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HCSB finally selects names for two schools By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — The Hanover County School Board officially renamed two Mechanicsville schools last week. Stonewall Jackson Middle School will become Bell Creek Middle School, while Lee-Davis High School is renamed Mechanicsville High School. Mascots for the schools will be chosen in upcoming weeks. The board announced its selections following a workshop session last month. Henry District school board representative George Sutton voted against the middle school naming, while the Mechanicsville name was approved unanimously. The school board budgeted about $500,000 last month to accommodate the changes.

In other matters, board members approved a motion requesting the Hanover County Board of Supervisors allocate $2.9 million in additional CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) funding to the schools for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistant superintendent Terry Stone said the county was informed of the additional funds released by Governor Ralph Northam days earlier. Specifics of a plan to spend the additional allocation were not provided, but Stone said the money would be spent in a similar fashion to funds released last month. Areas targeted for additional funding include technology transportation, facilities

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Burnlie Montaigne, right, is serving as the 2020 Hanover Christmas Mother. The announcement of her selection was made last Wednesday at the Doswell Community Center during the annual Christmas Mother Tea. In the photo above, Mrs. Montaigne is shown with former Christmas Mothers.

Montaigne ready for challenges of a different year for Christmas Mother By Melody Kinser Managing Editor DOSWELL – While the goal of the Doswell Ruritan Club every year is to

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respond to, unique job stressors, and tips for ANOVER -- The Hanover County working with first responders.” Fire-EMS Peer Support Team, in Firefighter Craig Bodette, who leads the conjunction with the Hanover County Community Services Board Peer Support Team and is one of the training (CSB), will host a first responder cultural com- facilitators, said he looks forward to building relationships with mental health professionals petency training for mental health clinicians in the community. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. “This class will help The course is free, eligigive clinicians an idea of ble for continuing education units, and will be available A first responder cultural the different problems we battle due to the job. It will online. competency training also help cultivate positive Laura Robertson, for mental health and trusting relationships Behavioral Health Wellness clinicians will be held between mental health proSpecialist at the Hanover from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. fessionals and those of us in CSB, has provided assistance on Thursday, Nov. 12. the fire service.” in the development of the Attending clinicians that course. elect to do so also will receive “Research has shown suicide prevention resources including medicathat 85 percent of first responders have expetion lock boxes, gun cable locks, and medicarienced symptoms related to a mental health tion disposal bags to distribute to their clients. problem,” she said. “Now, with the pressures If you are a mental health clinician interof a pandemic our first responders need culested in attending or have questions about the turally competent mental health care more training, contact Laura Robertson at larobertthan ever. Clinicians attending the training son@hanovercounty.gov. will learn about the language used in the fire Information submitted by Tom Harris, service, how firefighters and other emergency Hanover County public information officer. medical workers experience the calls they

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Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, 2nd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Exploiting a mental person for money, $200, was reported in the 11000 block of Bazile Road, Glen Allen. Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 300 block of South James Street, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Ellerson Wood Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc., under false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7100 block of Spicewood Drive, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 14200 block of Elletts Crossing Road, Ashland. Dumping trash on a highway or private property was reported in the 7300 block of River Road/Broad Neck Road, Hanover. Breaking and entering to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc., was reported

in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 12500 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 6500 block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.

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challenges to ensure a Merry Christmas for all. Montaigne was officially introduced as the 2020 Hanover Christmas Mother on Tuesday, Oct. 13, during the annual Tea. Due to COVID-19, the location changed this year though. Joining Montaigne were several of the former Christmas Mothers. “This is a most unusual time and needs are greater than ever. My hope and prayer is that people will open their hearts and wallets to help others in our county,” she said. “There is no greater joy than to help families, children

and seniors struggling at the Christmas season.” As she looks toward her role in the fundraising endeavor, Montaigne said, “There are several events planned that have been adjusted for COVID. I will be available to visit and accept donations within the limits of COVID.” To make donating as easy as possible, contributions will be accepted through the website, www.hanoverchristmasmother.org, as well as a GoFundMe page, https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/donate-widget/22415. Montaigne pointed out that there also is a Facebook page for the organization, https://www.facebook. com/Hanover-Christmasreported in the 11400 block of Caruthers Way, Glen Allen.

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Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7400 block of Washington Arch Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 10200 block of Henderson Hall Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 10100 block of Chamberlayne Road/Mimosa Hill Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was

Mother-2257583857804196. For 31 years, the Doswell Ruritan Club has crisscrossed Hanover County gathering funds and gifts that are distributed just before Christmas. “This year, we will not be able to give toys and food boxes,” Montaigne said. “We will give gift cards for food, clothing and toys.” Letters are being sent to individuals and organization seeking assistance. And, as is the tradition, Montaigne will be available “for groups that would like me to come” spread the word about the good works of the program. She humbly said she was “honored and flattered to be asked to serve such a wonder-

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 3200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 11400 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Eluding police, endangering persons or a police car, was reported in the 98 block of Interstate 95 North, Doswell.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 12100 block of Birchleaf Circle, Rockville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7600 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard/ Caroline County, Doswell.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 5900 block of Dugout Trail, Mechanicsville.

Robbery on or near street was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 14100 block of Cofield Lane, Doswell.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Oak Bower Lane, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7100 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 12300 block of Doe Crossing Lane, Glen Allen. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 98 block of Interstate 95 North, Doswell. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported

ful program. The Christmas Mother Tea allows former Christmas Mothers to meet and share their experiences. Their warmth, dedication and commitment are amazing and I am touched to be a part of such a group.” Montaigne did admit that she “was very surprised to be asked to serve. The Independence Ruritan Club has been a fixture in the community and these are some of the finest people I have ever known, so I feel privileged that they asked me.” Montaigne has been a lifelong Ashland resident. She and her husband John have see MONTAIGNE, pg. 12

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6000 block of Green Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc., under false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 8100 block of Candleberry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Woodbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

DWI, BAC .20 1st offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor he Downtown Ashland Association is yelling “All aboard!” as the organization solicits donations to match a grant to establish a Railroad Park in Hanover County’s favorite train town. Having had many homes along the tracks and going to sleep with the sound of a train rolling by, my support is easily all-in. For three weeks, we have been including “postcards” related to the fundraiser in this publication And, I’m pleased to say, we’ve been told that seeing them has attracted attention and involvement in getting the matching money.

The landscape of my hometown and communities nearby was usually hills, tracks, road, creek or river, and hills. Funny thought: Does that mean I was a Valley Girl? OK, that’s going back too far for most readers. It was an ’80s thing. My mind wanders back to a time when hearing a train lulled me to sleep. Well, except for my three years in Williamson, West Virginia. I lived near a train tunnel and a gate at a crossing. Well, the engineer (don’t know who it was or why he/she did what he/she did) started blaring the horn at the entrance to the tunnel. Talk about jarring. No, I wasn’t disturbed enough to ever attempt to stop the train or learn if it was a sadist in control, but there were nights -- usually 3 a.m.

-- when one would think the world was coming to an end. But, as usual, I derailed (no pun intended). The idea of a Railroad Park is wonderful for a town that loves its trains -- CSX and Amtrak. Sadly, Train Day had to be canceled this year due to COVID-19, but it will return with all the fanfare one expects of the much-anticipated event. I have a couple of great-nephews -- ages 8 and 4 -- whose great-grandfather was a railroader. To say they are avid fans is an understatement. Now I’m feeling a bit melancholy for the sound of a train. On behalf of those raising funds, please do what you can to help make the park a reality.

Sons Day stirred emotions of my very special gift By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Rarely a day of the year passes without some sort of special designation, but wedged in between National Lefthanders Day and National Poodle Day is something called National Sons Day. I’m sure all of those newly-designated holidays are richly appreciated by some and largely ignored by others. Truth is, many of them would go

unnoticed without the over-amplified effect of social media. But, national sons and daughters days seem appropriate to me, and I joined thousands of other proud parents in posting messages and displaying favorite photos. It’s a joy seeing the pride and devotion expressed in those thoughts and leaves no confusion regarding how much a son or daughter means to a parent, or the many others whose lives are enriched through their interaction.

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I found myself paying special attention to Sons Day this year. As many of you know, my son Jack is a special gift, an inspiration to those who know and love him. I posted old photos of Jack celebrating Coach to Cure with his Goochland football teammates. The images showed players walking with Jack, escorting him to the pre-game coin toss and including him in postgame ceremonies. The photos had a poignant impact

on me as I recalled a time in Jack’s life when things weren’t as difficult, and how special those days of mobility were. Muscular dystrophy has since robbed Jack of that freedom that most of us thankfully take for granted, and his life has become a countless array of challenges and obstacles with the everyday tasks of life becoming more difficult … but see SONS, pg. 8

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Did police agencies OK militia inclusion? I recently read your militia story in the Oct. 7 issue of The Mechanicsville Local. Buried in the story was a statement “the King William TEA Party takes no position on those invited to present information.” I take it this means folks who are dead-set against what “militias-ingeneral” have been involved in during these BLM protests (against unnecessary killings of Black folks) will be allowed to voice opinion at your meetings, right? For you see, I’m a 24-year veteran of the U.S. military (Navy and Army) and a four-year veteran of a local LEA (law enforcement agency). I was a VANG Second Lieutenant when the State Guard was re-stood up back in 1985-86. I want to address your organization in order to find out what your mission(s) really is/are. I want to attempt to get at what you stand for in my neighborhood. Although the story says “we’re organizing to assist local LEOs (law enforcement officers),” I didn’t see in The Mechanicsville Local story where the VSP (Virginia State Police) or the KWSD (King William Sheriff ’s Department) gave endorsement (correct me if I overlooked). Forgive my suspicions of militias in general. Much of this suspicion arises from the latest actions in Michigan by those I’d deem to be “hardheads.” I’m just a patriot who’s curious about issues in my neck of the woods. Please let me know if/when we could compare our schedules. Sometime between now and Nov. 3 may help. Richard “Crash” Ryder Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 9

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Wittman: broadband relief could be headed to Hanover By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First Congressional District Congressman Rob Wittman provided the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with an update on pressing issues being considered in Washington, D.C., at a meeting last week. At the top of that list were ongoing discussions regarding COVID-19 relief and the status of several bills now being considered. Wittman said two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House Of Representatives, but political posturing and the

divisive nature of Washington politics is causing delays. The Republican candidate said he could not support either of those bills, contending the proposals contained items not related to COVID â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the things they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t address.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They become more about political messaging than getting solutions,â&#x20AC;? Wittman told the supervisors at a regular meeting last week. The Montross resident said he is hopeful that ongoing discussions will yield results regarding the relief package. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there is a bill there that can be agreed upon. I hope that will happen and there

are continuing conversations between the administration, the leadership in the Senate and the House,â&#x20AC;? Wittman said. He expects targeted legislation will be introduced in the Senate this week that addresses the Payroll Protection Act and the need for its renewal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That will help businesses that are struggling get through this.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the aid for struggling businesses and individuals financially impacted by the pandemic, Wittman also supports liability protection for businesses that take all required precautions but still

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never overwhelming. As the years of a cruel disease have continued to diminish and destroy, the part of Jack that makes him special has only increased. It’s the Jack who provides all who surround him with a sense of joy and love that only gets stronger as his muscles get weaker. It’s his appreciation of life itself that offers constant inspiration to those lucky enough to surround and love him, and Sons Day gave me the oppor-

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Defending handling of coronavirus Our President did not ignore the threat of the COVID-19 (coronavirus). He listened to the scientists from the beginning of this crisis. When he was told we could lose 2 million people he immediately closed the border to China. He found he was faced with no stockpile of medical equipment and supplies that he had been left by the Obama administration totally dependent on China as our supplier of not only that equipment but medicine as well. And they were holding onto those supplies to treat their own citizens. He immediately went into action creating a task force and gathering together U.S. manufacturers who could produce both the equipment and medicines and a vaccine. He sent hospital ships to those hotspots where beds were needed. He provided the ventilators that the scientists said were needed to save lives so that no one who needed one went without a ventilator. As the disease progressed, even the scientists were con-

tunity to recognize just how much I appreciate my son each and every day. Jack’s optimism and unbelievable courage is a constant reminder to my family of the importance of making every moment count and reminds us that wasted time on negative aspects of life simply isn’t worth the time. On the worst of my days when nothing seems to go right, I often stop and think of Jack and how he approaches a day full of challenges with a subtle determination. When something seems too difficult or time-consuming, one

thought of Jack eliminates my anxiety. When those photos posted on a social network, I must admit seeing Jack taking those steps brought a tear to my eye. It didn’t last long when I quickly realized it was not the way Jack would want me to celebrate. So, I did what everyone else who is lucky enough to have a wonderful son does on a day that celebrates those gifts. I sat and thumbed through old photos and thanked my lucky stars for a gift that arrived in my life 16 years ago … and changed it forever.

flicted on what was the best way to treat the virus. Trump believed from the reports he was receiving that the virus was spreading throughout the world in such speed that only a vaccine would stop it. So he concentrated his efforts on finding and supporting manufacturers of medical treatments and vaccines. He developed a plan that has enabled the U.S. to have a treatment, which could offer a cure and his promised vaccine is in the third phase of development. In preparation of getting that vaccine available to the citizens, he mobilized a manufacturing of the vaccine and a distribution plan using our military to be on the ready to distribute and vaccinate our population. Then he was hit with the disease himself. And he volunteered to be a test subject of a promising new treatment. He was one of only 10 volunteers to do so. Through all of this, and while fighting this disease personally, he has been the subject of vicious hateful smears by the Democratic Party because they could not find anything in his performance as President to criticize so they had to fabricate that somehow he was responsible for this disease.

While going through this crisis, our President has performed his duties so exemplarily that he has three nominations for a Nobel Prize for his historic peace treaties in the Middle East in spite of the ongoing unfounded attacks by the Democrats, including their spending $40 million of taxpayers’ money to finance a three-year unfounded smear of Russian collusion that was orchestrated by Hillary Clinton in 2016. While criticizing his handling of the COVID virus in January they were holding impeachment proceedings against him in their control of the House. How he held up under all of this pressure and still performed his duties as President dealing with international affairs is to be applauded. He has done his job well. The proof is the fact that the Democrats with all of their investigations at your (the taxpayers) expense and putting our country at risk with the pressure they were putting on our leader, they can’t find anything to criticize in the work he has done except for the consequences of a pandemic over which he had no control. He has done a superb job holding up under conditions few could survive. He deserves see LETTERS, pg. 9

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David and Pat Carter celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 9, 2020. They were united in marriage on October 9, 1970, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. They are long-time residents of Mechanicsville and have three daughters and six grandchildren.

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our support and thanks not their evil attacks. He deserves a show of thanks and appreciation by the citizens of this country be re-electing him in a landslide vote this Nov 3. Martha Cole Mechanicsville

Consider nature in replacing city monuments Now that Monument Avenue in Richmond has been essentially neutered, it is time to figure out what to do with the remaining open green spaces. Probably the least contentious path forward would be to keep the grass mowed,

the curbs edged, and the trees trimmed, as necessary. However, pause should be taken to consider what monuments might be erected that are the least objectionable to the most people. Maybe the subjects of the new monuments can be found in nature. The flowering dogwood is the state flower of Virginia. At one end of a barren green space, a statue of a flowering dogwood could be appropriate. To satisfy the cat lovers, a statue of some cattails could be put in place at the opposite end. For the dog lovers, at the east end of a barren patch, a statue of a Chesapeake Bay retriever, the true companion of many duck blinds, could stand. For the middle of the Commonwealth a beagle could be the choice and for

RICHMOND – Sgt. Dylan Davenport has been named the new public information officer (PIO) for the Richmond Division of the Virginia State Police. The assignment was announced by Capt. Ted E. Jones. Davenport’s first patrol assignment was in the Richmond Division’s Area 1 Office in Ashland. Her new assignment went into effect on Saturday, Oct. 10. Davenport replaces Sgt. Keeli Hill, who was promoted to first sergeant of the VSP’s Insurance Fraud Unit/Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) Unit. Davenport joined the Virginia State Police in 2002 as a commercial vehicle enforcement officer.

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BRANDT, Dr. Charles Wesley “Charley,” “CW,” age 85, died peacefully on October 11, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Va., on February 3, 1935, to the late Philip Wesley Brandt and to the late Josephine Hansford McCaul Brandt. Charley was reared in Richmond and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953. His peers nominated him “Smartest Student.” His youth was largely spent playing baseball, fishing, bird and rabbit hunting. After two years attending the University of Richmond, he transferred to the University of Virginia, graduating in 1957, earning a B.A. in English Literature. He was a fraternity member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. CW graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1961 when he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following an internship in Seattle, Charley enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy, training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for two years. He completed his residency in Richmond, Va., and thereafter practiced rheumatology in Washington, D.C. and McLean, Va., with the Arthritis Rehabilitation Center from 1968 to 1985. Subsequently he practiced at the Internal Medical Associates in Sumter, S.C., from 1985 to 1994. He

and his wife returned home, ultimately in King William, Va., where he completed his medical practice as a family physician at the Mechanicsville Medical Center. He retired in 2009. Spare time was energetically spent gardening, cooking and baking bread. For a time, he raised chickens, guinea hens, bird dogs, rabbits and enjoyed the cats, two beagles and a few horses. Relaxation included reading: a wide range of topics covering human and world history; exploring aspects of natural history; a variety of poetry and novelsparticularly of the Victorian Era; and the daily newspaper. A great deal of time was spent visiting with, calling or writing to friends and family. Before his hearing loss prevented it, he relished listening to bluegrass, classical, folk, hymns, even some classic rock and programs on NPR. When time allowed, there was always fishing or hunting. Charley was inquisitive and knowledgeable. If you asked him a simple question on a topic you better be prepared to listen to a lecture. He was generous, understanding, dutiful and loyal. He lovingly cared for his wife of 43 years as she ailed. CW was subtlety rebellious and mostly, ever-entertaining utilizing elements of surprise. You never knew what he might say, but it was always genius and in good humor. Charley Brandt will be sorely missed. Salve Ave Atque Vale, Good show, jolly good show! CW was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister; his second wife, Kathy; and her sister, Adrienne Ingley. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Philip H. Brandt (Carolyn); his first wife, Diana W. Brandt; his children, Jonathan W. Brandt (Betty Y. Pleasant) and Sharon E. Brandt (William A. Savage); and grandchil-

dren, Julianne E. Savage and Timothy A. Savage; sister-inlaw, Elizabeth Ingley Mullins; brother-in-law, Kevin J. Ingley (Carol); nieces and nephews, Katy Norberg (Christopher) and their children, Paul, Anna, Joshua, Andrew and Nathan; Valerie Baartz (John) and their children, Charlie and Heidi; Dan Reynolds (Betsy) and their children, John Lee (Jenna) and Daniel; and Alexandra and Aaron Ingley; cousins, William Brandt (Julia), Lewis Brandt (Gail), Franklin England (Jean), Alex Gary (Shirley), Eugene W. McCaul Jr. and Mary E. McCaul; an aunt, Hiroko McCaul (the late Eugene W. McCaul). He also leaves behind many beloved friends, colleagues, former classmates from T. J., fraternity brothers; a newly introduced friend, Jacob Collins; his surrogate little sister, Eleanor P. Savage (the late John W. “Jack” Savage); and his special companion and friend, Ann Watt Marsh. CW’s ashes will be laid to rest next to those of his wife, Katherine K. Brandt, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7924 RichmondTappahannock Hwy., P.O. Box 278, Millers Tavern, Va. 23115. Services will be conducted by Reverend Sarah Taylor Miller at a later time. Donations in Charley’s honor may be considered for: St. Paul’s Church (Above); The King William Fire and EMS, 7936 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, Va. 23009; The Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23220 (a donation link is available on the website as well). B.W. White Funeral Home and Crematory, Aylett, Va., is assisting the family. Special thanks to At Home Hospice Care, especially Megan, Precious, Melanie and Ginnie. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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EPPERLEY, Laura Guyton, 65, of Mechanicsville, passed away October 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Phyllis Guyton. She is survived by her brothers, Russell (Nancy) and David (Kim); her nephews and nieces, Tyler (Alyxandra), Davan, Charles (Danielle), Joseph (Cassie) and Sara; a great-nephew and nieces, Jaxon, Hadley, Cecilia and Adeline; and her beloved cat, Bentley. Laura was a member of Leigh Street Baptist Church. She was an animal lover and nature enthusiast. A graveside service will be held at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 7252 Beulah Church Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hanover Humane Society.

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FIREBAUGH, JoAn Spigle, 89, passed away on October 10, 2020, after a brief illness, with her daughters by her side. Proud to be from West

“By God” Virginia, JoAn (aka Mom, Gaga, “The Lady Gaga”), was born January 4, 1931, in Coopers, West Virginia, to Dexter Frazier McMullin and Stella Williamson McMullin. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Alene McMullin Flynn; first husband, Edward Spigle; second husband, Ray Firebaugh; son-in-law, Richard Gitlin; and a niece and nephew. JoAn grew up in Bramwell, West Virginia and graduated from Concord College (now University) in 1952. A lifelong learner, JoAn pursued post graduate studies at the University of Virginia and William & Mary. She taught in Hampton, Roanoke and Fairfax County. She finished her career inspiring students in geography, civics, creative writing, anthropology and history at Queen Anne School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. JoAn married Edward Spigle in 1955. She is survived by their daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Collie and her husband, Johnnie Collie. After Edward’s untimely death, JoAn married Ray Firebaugh in 1966 and is survived by their daughter, Judith (Judy) Gitlin. In addition, she is survived by her grandsons, Taylor and Patrick Collie. Also holding a special place in her heart were Becky’s friends, Judy Glenn, Cindy Szadokierski, Michele Williamson, Patricia Thornton and Kim Allan. JoAn had a smile for everyone she met and also a lot of stories to tell them. Smart and fierce, her many passions include the Redskins, bridge, crossword puzzles and books (usually reading three to four at a time). Her light will forever shine in our hearts. The family will receive friends at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Gove Rd., Mechanicsville, from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Rd.,

Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Becky and Judy would like to send a special thank you to the ICU and Capital Caring Health staff at Parham Doctors’ Hospital. Your care, compassion and love shown will never be forgotten. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

GOONER, George Howard, 61, of Mechanicsville, went to be with our Lord on September 22, 2020. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an employee with the great people of City of Richmond Gas Works. He is survived by his brothers, Richard Meredith and Chris Meredith (Deborah). He is truly loved and will be missed. Services private.

David (Gloria) Harris. She was known as Gran Gran to her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and loved by her family, friends and church family of Shalom Baptist Church. A longtime member of Black Creek Baptist Church and Shalom Baptist Church, she loved singing in the choir and was a member of the Sweet Adelines chorus group. She dearly loved her family, friends and pets. Her early years were spent mothering, sewing, traveling, camping, gardening, canning and singing and her later years were filled with spending time with family, playing cards and listening to her favorite music. She lived a rich and full life and was loved by many. A visitation was held Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home. A funeral service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Black Creek Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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HERRIN, Peggy Spiller, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away on October 13, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, John Herrin; children, Kim Marinelli (Jeff), Cindy Rodgers (Chris), Carl “Hooty” Spiller (Mandy); stepchildren, John Herrin Jr., Christopher Herrin and Steven Herrin (Kristi); grandchildren, Lauren, Jeffrey, Colby, Mackenzie, Ethan and Carley; stepgrandchildren, Isabella, Ezra, Eli, Matthew, Ryan, Paige, Farrah and Aiden. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, October 16, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made see OBITUARIES, pg. 28

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furniture, supplies and general personnel. As was the case with earlier CARES funding all of the allotment must be spent on COVID-related items not included in this year’s budget. All funds must be exhausted by Dec. 31, 2021.

Stone said the board would have 30 days to consider the funding, but expressed urgency with the timeline, and said immediate action was required so the county can initiate contracts. The Governor released an additional $250 million in CARES funding for K-12 education in Virginia last week. During the public com-

ment of the meeting, a number of speakers took to the podium to express their displeasure with a committee formed to address racial and social issues in the schools. During the public comment period, some citizens said the committee is not representative of the county, and its makeup seems to represent only one side of the issue.

Another parent objected to the recent playing of the song “I Can’t Breathe” at a Hanover school and said her students are being indoctrinated by the messages endorsed by the committee. In an instructional highlight, Director of Technology Terri Hechler and Director of Curriculum Instruction Stephen Castle updated board

members on the status of digital learning efforts in the past several months. “They have worked, and I think you have seen this in the past but never more evident than this year, as two completely different departments — one working behind the scene ... and one working in front of the scene with our students,” Gill said.”They always

do a fantastic job but never more so than this year.” Hechler said the five-year technology plan is in its fourth year, but has achieved all the goals outlined for the program, including supplying devices to students, infrastructure upgrades, expanded support and learning opportunities for students and offer hotspots to

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Lee Corker. “Most of my time is spent playing and chasing after my grandchildren,” she added. “I am blessed to have my family living close to us. I have two brothers and eight nieces and nephews who all live in Ashland.”

“We go to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Beaverdam and are involved in teaching Sunday School and the Carrie Rose Ellen Circle,” Montaigne said. The mailing address for the 2020 Hanover Christmas Mother is P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

Sgt. Davenport is responsible for media and public relations within the Richmond Division, which encompasses 21 counties: Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa,

New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, and Westmoreland; and four cities, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond. She can be reached at (office) 804-609-5508, (cell) 804-8400525 and by email at Dylan. davenport@vsp.virginia.gov.

strip? To keep that end politically neutral, a blue bird would stand too. Finally, for the lovers of land-bound birds, on the opposite end, a statue of an ostrich in its most recognizable

pose with its head buried in the sand. That statue could also honor Richmond politicians, past, present and future. John Wetlaufer Sr. Mechanicsville

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been married for 38 years. They have two children, LucyKatherine (Matt Corker) and Wick (Emily) Montaigne, and four grandchildren, Fen and Rider Montaigne and Ella and

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In 2004, she returned to the State Police Academy to become a trooper. She was promoted to sergeant in June 2015 and was assigned to the Richmond Division’s Area 44 Office in Caroline County.

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Students to receive free online mental health wellness education Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Cameron K. Gallagher (CKG) Foundation announces Hanover County Public Schools as among the first to receive access to their new e-learning platform; CKG Mental Wellness Toolkits. In the initial launch there are four separate toolkits with distinct focus areas. They are: Life Transitions, Mental Health Awareness, Stress Awareness and Resilience. Hanover Community Support Services provided funding and support to make this opportunity possible for area high school students. Each CKG Mental Wellness toolkit addresses a specific mental health topic with learning objectives. The kits can be treated as individual educational experiences, in

CAMERON K. GALLAGHER groups or as a set. In addition to providing subject information, the toolkits encourage student self-reflection and skills implementation. In a time when prioritizing mental health is critical, they are meant

to meet students where they are, on screens both in school and at home. “With mental health as vulnerable as ever especially for teens during these uncertain times, our goal is to provide an engaging educational experience so they will be inspired to pay close attention to their mental health,” said Grace Gallagher, executive director of the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. “Our goal is to put teens in close touch with their mental health and to encourage skills and strategies that can help.” The toolkits are flexible. Students can access the toolkits independently. Teachers also can use the toolkits as a teaching resource in part or as a total educational experience. Aspects of each toolkit are interactive. Each kit contains printable PDF tools for in class discussion or as solo assignments and later debrief. “We have worked closely with the psychologists on our board to develop our e-learning toolkits, which seek to promote reflection and provide tools for proactive mental wellness self-care for years to come,” CKG Foundation Program Director usan Lindsay said. Hanover County is part of an ini-

tial launch to gather first reactions and feedback. The CKG Foundation will launch the toolkits in phases and plans to offer them across the U.S. “Hanover Community Support Services (HCSS) is thrilled to partner with the CKG foundation. This partnership is an extension of our mission and an opportunity to proactively impact thousands of Hanover

burden on global health. (Depression, A Global Crisis -- Deborah Wan) The disappointment and disruption from the coronavirus has been especially hard for teenagers, caught in limbo at a time when they are ready to launch. Because of COVID19 many teens are wading through complicated emotions right now. Suddenly their safety and security is

County residents, particularly our youth, by providing educational opportunities and resources for mental health,” Amy Gregory, president, HCSS, said. The World Health Organization cites anxiety and depression as the leading health concern for adolescents. By 2030 anxiety and depression will account for the cause of more than 90% of health issues in that population and depression with be the leading

being threatened and challenged from multiple angles. (Chicago Health, Nancy Maes, April 2020)

About the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation The Cameron K. Gallagher (CKG) Foundation is a teen mental health organization dedicated to erasing stigma and providing education. The see WELLNESS, pg. 18

Drug Take-Back to be held Saturday by HCSO and APD HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, in cooperation with the Ashland Police Department and Hanover County Public Works, will hold a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center at 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville and the Ashland Police Department at 601 England St. in Ashland. Those two locations will serve as collection sites.

This event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration-Office of Diversion Control. This provides the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches). The service is free and anonymous, no

questions asked. Last fall, Americans turned in nearly 441.5 tons (more than 882,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at 6,174 sites operated by the DEA and almost 6,174 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its previous Take-Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in more than millions of pounds of pills. see DRUG, pg. 15

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Planning Commission defers action on R-MC CUP By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College President Robert Lindgren reiterated the relationship between the institution and the Town of Ashland last week as he pursued a Conditional Use Permit for a house at 301 Caroline St. However, the Ashland Planning Commission deferred any action after at least an hour of presentations and discussions. With Vice Chair Charles Selden making a motion to deny the request going nowhere without a second, Chair Bob Flanagan said the

commission had “the option to defer as well if you feel like there’s something that needs to be worked out.” Commission members agreed to defer action “and allow the staff to present more details conditions.” Selden suggested proffers that were involved – “sort of a reuse of the ones that were in the Howard property, and a little bit of refinement on the parking as per our discussions. The CUP for R-MC was brought before the commission by Will Tucker, who said the request was to change the house at 301 Caroline St. from residential to office. He noted office

uses as permitted in the district. R-MC submitted the application in July to change the zoning of what had been a single-family residence. The house is vacant, but was a private residence in 2008 when R-MC had presented its Master Plan about properties. The house is described as a Colonial Revival “or something along those lines. The R-2 designation of that site is located near the higher education area, and is considered a low density residential district. The Planning Department staff “envisions many residential uses, predominantly residential uses.

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The expectation of the town falls within the parameters of the college remaining “within its current footprint.” A need to preserve higherend housing to attract higherincome owners was addressed, with the additional goal of preservation efforts that is a theme throughout that particular area of the town. Approving the CUP, Tucker continued, would expand the college footprint. “The college is expanding and what we have done in the past is grow taller – vertical, not horizontal.” “If the college continues to expand its footprint, neighborhoods will become impacted

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marketing and advancement staff adjacent to the alumni house.” He said he had shared photos with town officials so they could “see how easy that conversion could be. Lindgren again reviewed data he shared last month, including the relationship between the college and the town, with 119 employees who live with their families in Ashland; an average annual payroll of $54,200 totaling just over $6.4 million. “Additionally, 48 retirees from R-MC live in Ashland, alumni, board members, fans, and Yellow Jacket fans constitute see R-MC, pg. 27

EDA to help restaurants and breweries with outdoor heating By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

Nov. 30 is the deadline for lovers of America’s railroad history to meet the $50,000 matching grant for the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park project in Ashland. Otherwise, the entire grant will be withdrawn. Research shows that the Railroad Park will strengthen our region’s economy for years to come, and the $50,000 matching grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation is the very best chance to make this exciting attraction a reality. Please watch an informative video at ashlandvirginia.com/railroad. Then donate securely online, or write your check to Downtown Ashland Association and mail it to P.O. Box 33, Ashland VA 23005 (write “Railroad Park” on the memo line). Supportive organizations include the Downtown Ashland Association, Virginia Port Authority, Ashland Museum, Hanover County Black Heritage Society, CSX, Ashland Kiwanis Club, Marketing Ashland Partnership, and the Hanover County Historical Society. A permanent plaque will recognize donors of $5,000+ as Honored Founders and donors of $1,000+ as Honored Supporters. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for joining in to make this happen!

by this,” he added. Speaking on behalf of the staff, Tucker said they recommend denying CUP 20-0729. Just as he had said at the Sept. 9 meeting, Lindgren said the college and the town are inextricably linked. He told the planning commission that he was “here to support CUP for 301 Caroline St.” He then referred to a CUP that had been approved on Feb. 8, 2012, by the commission for a house at 303 Caroline St. He said Ashland Town Council then approved the request on March 6, 2012. The intention, Lindgren said, is “to use the facility for

ASHLAND – In an attempt to boost restaurants and breweries impacted by COVID19, the Ashland Economic Development Authority agreed last Thursday to help through an Outdoor Heating Assistance Program. Joe Topham, the town’s business retention and expansion manager, said the heaters will make using patios “livable” for November and December. “We can cover all the cost or most of the cost for them.” “I think it’s a relatively modest step,” he said. “We can help some of our restaurants, who, quite frankly, don’t have a lot of cash right now.” He did point out that the funding is available to those

restaurants and breweries that support the town’s meal tax. Topham said the restaurant or brewery seeking a heater “has to be current with all local tax and business license.” A question pertaining to assisting non-profits, the Ashland Museum or the Ashland Theatre arose. Topham explained they must limit funding to ensure the $20,400 appropriation. That amount, he continued, would “cover each one (restaurants and breweries) up to that now. Each business would be eligible for $1,200 to purchase outdoor heating devices, upp to a maximum of $300 per heating device. In seeking approval from the EDA, Topham said he “felt comfortable with this. Plainly

speaking, we collect meals tax from restaurants – ultimately, [they] pay the town back.” The goal of the Outdoor Heating Assistance Program is to aid in social distancing so that patrons of town restaurants and breweries may be safely served as the seasons change during the pandemic. Seating capacity has been reduced indoors, and some patrons still have concerns about indoor seating. For more information on the program, visit the Office of Economic Development at 121 Thompson St. or call 804-7981073, fax 804-798-4892 or go to www.ashlandva.gov. The next meeting of the EDA will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Ashland Town Hall.

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risk culpability for those who might become infected in their place of business. “It’s about making sure there are reasonable limitations on liability,” he said. Wittman supports extending that liability protection to schools as they attempt to reopen and could face legal challenges related to COVID. Regarding the ongoing budget process, Wittman said legislators continue to opt for a “kick the can down the road” approach by passing continuing resolutions to fund government operations. “Unfortunately, this year we find ourselves operating under another continuing res-

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more than 800 families with limited internet access. “We completed all of the infrastructure upgrades, including new wiring switches and wifi devices and infrastructure in all of our schools a year ahead of schedule,” Hechler said. “We have a new internet server provider so we have increased reliability and more sustained bandwidth during the day and gone from a 4 GB circuit to a 10 GB circuit.“ In addition, servers are being updated to increase efficiency in order to take full advantage of the upgrades. Since there is increased demand for devices such as Chromebooks, Hechler said old devices were retooled to serve as Chromebooks and distributed and updated for virtual

olution ... so instead of getting all of these appropriation bills done by the end of the fiscal year, there’s a bill that says we are going to keep operating under the current conditions,” Wittman explained, noting that local and state governments do not have that option and must present balanced budgets annually. The current resolution expires in mid-November, but Wittman predicts another continuing resolution will be introduced to fund government through January. He told supervisors that a program begun with COVID relief funds that provides free lunches for all students will continue in the upcoming year. “We want to make sure those things continue,” he said.

Wittman has worked closely with local governments regarding the lack of broadband in many rural areas in the Commonwealth and across the nation. He said COVID relief funds have enabled the emergence of tele-health efforts and provided devices for millions of school children, as well as funding for wifi hotspots for better access. A recent spectrum auction by the FCC could result in 200,000 new connections in Virginia. Internet providers awarded these spectrums will be required to supply service equally in rural and residential areas, according to Wittman. Legislation also has passed that requires more accurate mapping regarding inter-

net coverage, a process that Wittman said will help officials better identify underserved areas. Vice chair Sean Davis said those improved maps will enable Hanover to be more competitive in the broadband acquisition process. “I think your leadership was instrumental in getting those coverage maps updated with Secretary [Sonny] Perdue and the USDA because not only was it coverage but what type of access you had. Those updates put us in a much more competitive position to be able to apply for grants and those types of things,” Davis said. Wittman also is sponsoring legislation that will provide $500 million for localities that partner with internet providers

to enhance coverage. Wittman also has suggested that $138 billion remaining from the initial CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act be allocated for broadband improvements. “I think that’s incredibly important for all the things we see today, whether it’s schools, whether it’s tele-health to get patients access to doctors, whether it’s businesses operating,” Wittman said. “I believe there will be more progress getting broadband to all the different corners of the First Congressional District and the State of Virginia in the next two years than we’ve seen in the past 10 years.” In other matters, county attorney Dennis Walter pre-

sented the board’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year and requested the panel’s approval. Many of the times contained in the agenda represent reoccurring concerns expressed in past agendas, but the item receiving the most attention made its first appearance on the list. The proposal expressed the board’s desire for the General Assembly to consider placing safety and architectural regulations on farm buildings where more than 50 people gather. Currently, farm buildings are exempt from building codes or safety regulations. In recent years, some farms have been used as wedding venues or other gatherings, while hunt

and face to face students. “That really improved our student to computer ratios so our faceto-face students have access to more devices and we still have more Chromebooks coming.” Adjusting from face-to-face to virtual and then offering both options presented its own set of challenges for Castle. “As you can imagine, we did have a very quick transition to move from a face-toface world to a virtual world,” Castle said. “I’m happy to report we were able to make some of those changes, but it was a really quick turnaround for us,” he added, comparing the feat to turning an aircraft carrier on a dime. Castle said professional training for all teachers made the transition easier and other summer training programs expanded resources for teachers and distance learning and a

digital environment. Classes were offered to teachers on digital curriculum planning and classroom planning. Additional funding from grants also allowed more training for staff members as the system ramped up efforts for a fall opening. “All of that took place in a very short amount of time,” Castle said. “All of these were goals that we would normally try to accomplish over a couple of years and we did it over the course of several months.” Castle said we are living in a Zoom and Google Meet world that six months ago would have seemed foreign. “We have this connection that we’ve never before had in our county,” he added. Castle described the numerous innovations in virtual learning as ‘the blessing and the curse of COVID.”

“We’ve had some really positive change happening despite the challenging circumstances,” Castle said. “The blessing and the curse of COVID is that we’ve expanded and accelerated and are reaching more students than ever before with our technological opportunities.” Sarah Butler has five children who are enrolled in the new online school, and her assessment of the first few weeks of school was not as optimistic as she addressed the board of supervisors regarding online learning last week. “I moved here 10 years ago because of the schools,” Butler said. “I am highly disappointed this year with the lack of involvement for our virtual students.” Butler said some virtual classes have up to 40 students enrolled compared to 15 in face-to-face classes due to

social distancing. “I need to know why we are not getting equal treatment in the choice that we made,” she said. Butler said she’s not alone in her complaints regarding virtual learning and many other parents have concerns but are scared to express them. “I want to bring to your attention that the reason parents don’t speak out is because we are ruled by bullies and we don’t want to be bullied,” Butler said. Butler said technological issues have been the prime concern. Regarding those reconditioned laptops, Butler said two of her children’s devices have needed to be returned and replaced. “Last night at the school board meeting they spoke of how proud they were of establishing this school in two weeks,” Butler said. She also noted a lack of resource teach-

ers for online students in areas like art and music. “Our virtual school has pre-recorded YouTube videos.” Butler said online parents have not been allowed to form a PTA, so she has requested school officials to poll parents regarding their online experiences. “They continue to say we are only five weeks in and this will change,” Butler said. “I have kids waking up in the morning with so much anxiety they don’t want to even open the computer.” Butler said officials need to admit that the online plan was not entirely ready for prime time and “our leader take acknowledgement for the fact that this may not have been ready and instead of continuing to toot his horn about how exciting and incredible this is, stand up and say we could do better.”

DRUG Continued from pg. 13

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diver-

sion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen

from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards.

see BROADBAND, pg. 18

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Oct. 24 Take-Back Day event, go to www.TakeBackDay.gov. Information submitted by Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

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clubs and farm organizations have traditionally used farms for their meetings on a limited basis. “The concern from our chief building official is when you have that many folks in a place whether it be a wedding venue or a party ... we want to make sure that there’s a minimal level

of safety for those in the structure,” Walter said. “We also want to make sure if our Fire/EMS go out there to help those folks that they’re not unduly putting themselves in danger.” Some supervisors expressed a desire to push the pause button on that agenda item, and said further discussion and public input was needed. Only five individuals

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mission is to fulfill Cameron’s dream and legacy by being a positive force that works to cultivate awareness and understanding of teenage depres-

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for folks who are using it for commercial purposes.” Davis suggested removing that item due to possible “unintended consequences” and refer it to the Legislative Committee for further discussion. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard said she understood Davis’ concerns but was not willing to eliminate the requirement but was amenable

like the SpeakUp5k, the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation is elevating mental health with physical health.

sion and anxiety. The group seeks to shepherd whispered conversations about teen mental health out of hiding to the light of hope by providing opportunity for open, supportive conversations. Through educational programs and community events

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responded to the proposal, and board members feared many others were unaware of the agenda item. “If it’s a commercial endeavor, we have special exemption process , I think we can cover that. It’s a very broad statement for us to put in there (2021 legislative agenda),” Davis said. “We already have a tool in place to handle that concern

About Cameron Callagher Cameron Gallagher was a 16-year-old who suffered with anxi7 PM

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and said she will notify the board of further discussions regarding the proposal. Even if the item was contained on the legislative agenda, General Assembly action would be required to change the current guidelines. County officials urged citizens who could be affected by the proposal to provide input to their supervisor.

to a “reconsideration.” Supervisor Canova Peterson also said he was not convinced that the public had ample opportunity to comment on the proposed legislative agenda item and also endorsed a reconsideration either at the committee or board level. Supervisor Angela KellyWiecek heads that committee

ety and depression. An accomplished competitive swimmer, she turned to running to help manage her anxiety. Cameron lost her life due to an undiagnosed heart condition just after she completed the 2014 Shamrock Half Marathon in Virginia Beach. 9 PM

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Extra practice yields results for Mickelson Left-hander overcomes 3-stroke deficit to win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – After playing two rounds, 36 holes, of golf Saturday, Phil Mickelson would not have been blamed for calling it a day. But Mickelson, in his rookie year on the PGA Champions Tour, wasn’t happy sitting 3 strokes back of leader Mike Weir before Sunday’s final round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic at the Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course. So, instead of heading back to the hotel, Mickelson went to the driving range to work on his swing. The extra practice helped. Mickelson went from 3 strokes back of Weir to 3 strokes ahead to claim his second Champions Tour win of the season. “I didn’t strike it as well as I wanted to yesterday and I wanted to just get the timing back,” Mickelson said. “I had been hitting the ball really well coming in at points, but – especially with the irons – I

last night. Kind of finding that rhythm and finding that swing that I wanted.” Mickelson maintained his reputation as a long hitter, averaging 299.7 yards over the three rounds. “It’s a huge – yeah, big – advantage when you’re carrying the ball that far,” Weir said of Mickelson. “I kind of knew that going into this week. I felt as wet as it was, the longer players were going to have a nice advantage because there’s no run on the ball. … Yeah, I think anytime you have length like that, we see in the way the game’s played now, it’s a big advantage.” While Mickelson finished with a 17-under-par 199, he struggled throughout the tournament to hit the greens in regulation. He hit 39-of-54 greens for a 72.2 percentage and a tie for 34th place among the tournament field. One of the shots Mickelson had to overcome was a wayward tee shot on the ninth hole. “That kind of fried me a little bit,” Mickelson said. “I was able to play a good back nine, but you can’t, you can’t make those mistakes. And I Dave Lawrence/The Local was lucky to get away with it Phil Mickelson (right) and Retief Goosen (center) watch as Mickelson’s tee shot flies downrange on the 16th hole in the Dominion because I came back and played Energy Charity Classic at the Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course Sunday,. Mickelson overcame a 3-stroke deficit to well. That’s something I’ve been beat fellow lefty Mike Weir with a 17-under-par 199. Weir finished with a 14-under 202. working on and it will give me ended up improving on some and I hit it in there 5 feet – that something to work on here in didn’t quite yesterday, in yes- to work on. “So, I just kind of found the shots. I think like the shot on was a really good shot to have the coming weeks as we head terday’s 36-holes, play as well as I wanted to. I hit some shots rhythm a little bit and tried to 4 where I hit an 8-iron where the confidence to take on that that weren’t okay, that I needed incorporate that today. And I there’s water tight to the pin pin. And that comes from, like, see PRACTICE, pg. 21

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Kickers fall to Tormenta in physical match By Zach Joachim Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMOND – The ring of cowbells partnered with a constant drumbeat to provide the soundtrack to a sold out and palpably on-edge City Stadium Saturday night, in front of which the Kickers scratched and clawed but ultimately fell 1-0 to South Georgia Tormenta FC in a physical, penalty-filled tussle. Although a sellout only entails 875 fans amid the coronavirus pandemic, Richmond’s second-place spot in the USL League One table going into the match with just one week to play resulted in a tense atmosphere at City Stadium. The league’s top two teams qualify for the championship match. In Section O, the home of the River City Red Army, a Kickers fan group, Page Hayes played her drum and chanted throughout the match. She said Kickers fans were well aware of the playoff implications Saturday, and did their best to supply the requisite raucous. “We bring the same kind of passion always, regardless of the situation,” said Hayes, who has been attending Kickers matches for six years. “We’re a 90-minute mentality, if we’re playing we’ve got to chant the whole time. So that’s what we’ll do.” Kickers leading scorer Emiliano Terzaghi picked up an injury in the first half when a South Georgia defender rattled into him. After the match, Kickers head coach and sporting director Darren Sawatzky was unsure of Terzaghi’s status going forward. But Sawatzky did say South Georgia, which has been eliminated from playoff contention, came into the match looking to play a physical game. Sawatzky felt the officials did not do

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Richmond Kickers’ defender Kyle Venter (12) clears the ball from Kickers’ territory in their 1-0 loss to visiting South Georgia Tormenta FC at City Stadium Saturday night. Richmond goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald is in the background.

enough to protect his players. Tormenta committed 14 fouls in the match, Richmond just five. “A team that’s out of the playoff came in and played a

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center back up front and they came in throwing elbows, punching and kicking the crap out of my team to the point where arguably the league MVP (Terzaghi) is maybe out for a

while because he just got beat up,” Sawatzky said. “That’s not an excuse, we still needed to finish what we had but they had a game plan, they came in here to kick the

crap out of us and get a win and it worked out for them.” An altercation at the end of the match marred the proceedings, as a South Georgia player ended up in the stands after a

verbal exchange with fans, capping an all-around contentious affair. After a rugged first half in which neither side had a clear chance on goal, South Georgia (4-6-4) took the lead at the very end of a five-minute period of stoppage time. Tormenta midfielder Marco Micaletto thumped home a close-range shot into the far corner past an onrushing Richmond keeper Akira Fitzgerald after Nil Vinyals made a marauding run down the center of the pitch. No Kickers defender stepped to Vinyals until he was already bearing down on goal, and by that time Micaletto had found ample space on the right side and had time to slot home the finish. After South Georgia enjoyed the majority of possession in the first half, Richmond (7-5-2) largely flipped the script in the second. Kickers defender Matt Bolduc nearly found an equalizer in the 80th minute when his low-driven shot from the edge of the box found its way through a sea of legs. But although the stop proved awkward, the Tormenta keeper smothered the ball to preserve the lead. South Georgia received a pair of yellow cards down the stretch for preventing Richmond from taking free kicks, and Micaletto earned his second yellow of the match and a subsequent red card in stoppage time. The red card gave Richmond a free kick on the edge of the box, but midfielder Ryley Kraft’s effort glanced off the Tormenta wall and over the goal. South Georgia bled out the clock to see out the slim advantage. Zach Joachim can be reached at zjoachim@timesdispatch.com.

T35. John Huston, $10,667, 73-69-71 — 213 T35. Ken Duke, $10,667, 72-70-71 — 213 T35. Robin Byrd, $10,667, 69-72-72 — 213 T35. John Daly, $10,667, 74-70-69 — 213 T35. David McKenzie, $10,667, 69-7173 — 213 T35. Jeff Sluman, $10,667 70-71-72 — 213 T35. Marco Dawson, $10,667 73-73-67 — 213 T44. Scott McCarron, $7,200, 72-71-71 — 214 T44. Tom Pernice Jr., $7,200, 70-73-71 — 214 T44. Corey Pavin, $7,200, 72-72-70 — 214 T44. Rocco Mediate, $7,200, 71-70-73 — 214 T44. Stephen Leaney, $7,200, 74-70-70 — 214 T44. Lee Janzen, $7,200, 73-72-69 — 214 T44. Jesper Parnevik, $7,200, 72-73-69 — 214

PRACTICE Continued from pg. 19

into Augusta. “But this was a good momentum start for me. I put a driver in that I haven’t used before, trying to get a little more pop for Augusta, a little bit more carry. It might have been a little bit offline at times, but I’m working with it and it was a good successful week.” Once on the green, however, Mickelson was deadly, topping the field with an average of just 26.7 putts per round. “I putted really well and I hit the ball long, but I need to work a little bit on accuracy. It wasn’t too bad other than 9 where it went out of bounds,” he said. “I hit a lot of good short irons to give me some birdie putts. My short game was great, too. My chipping out of the rough, which is not easy, I hit a lot of really good shots close.” Mickelson played well out of the sand, too. After hitting his drive into a bunker adjacent to the 17th green, he made a nice pitch out to set himself up for a short putt for par – which he sank. While Mickelson’s worst shot of the day was on the ninth hole, his best shot of the day was on the par-4 15th. Mickelson hit a towering tee shot over trees and just over the pin. The ball landed on the green just feet away from the hole. He two-putted the green for a birdie. “It was the best swing of the day for me,” Mickelson said. “I needed to hit a good shot there and flew it right in the center. From where I was at, I thought it might even hit the pin. I didn’t realize it flew past, but I was just trying to get it anywhere on and it was dead solid.” While Weir, who finished with a 14-under 202, was unhappy with his putting in the final round, he enjoyed the battle with Mickelson. “Phil and I, we’re the same age and we’ve been competing

T44. Billy Mayfair, $7,200, 72-73-69 — 214; T52. Joe Durant, $4,629, 73-70-72 — 215 T52. Mark Brooks, $4,629, 72-71-72 — 215 T52. Larry Mize, $4,629, 75-69-71 — 215 T52. Darren Clarke, $4,629, 75-69-71 — 215 T52. Jay Haas, $4,629, 71-73-71 — 215 T52. Chris DiMarco, $4,629, 69-72-74 — 215 T52. Ken Tanigawa, $4,629, 72-75-68 — 215 T59. Scott Dunlap, $3,400, 72-71-73 — 216 T59. Scott Verplank, $3,400, 72-71-73 — 216 T59. Mark O’Meara, $3,400, 73-71-72 — 216 T59. David Toms, $3,400, 74-71-71 — 216 T59. Esteban Toledo, $3,400, 72-74-70 — 216 64. Russ Cochran, $2,800, 74-72-71 —

217 T65. Brett Quigley, $2,400, 74-70-75 — 219 T65. David Frost, $2,400, 72-74-73 — 219 T65. Mike Goodes, $2,400, 75-76-68 — 219 68 Gene Sauers, $2,000, 74-68-78 — 220 69. Tim Petrovic, $1,880, 77-75-69 — 221 T70. Shane Bertsch, $1,640, 75-73-74 — 222 T70. Bobby Wadkins, $1,640, 76-74-72 — 222 T70. Olin Browne, $1,640, 76-75-71 — 222 73. Tom Lehman, $1,400, 76-74-74 — 224 T74. Scott Hoch, $1,280, 77-73-75 — 225 T74. Frank Lickliter, $1,280, 76-76-73 — 225 76. Duffy Waldorf, $1,160, 74-75-77 — 226 77. Rich Beem, $1,080, 78-75-74 — 227 WD: Dudley Hart, Stephen Ames, Peter Jacobsen, Fred Funk

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Phil Mickelson hits his approach pitch on the 9th hole en route to a final-round 65 and a 3-shot victory in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic at the Country Club of Virginia Sunday.

against one another since college golf,” Weir said. “We’ve had lots of, you know, battles over the years. So there’s been plenty of tournaments that we’ve both been in the mix and trying to battle out for a win.” Mickelson and Weir are both left-handed. There have been just three instances on the PGA Tour where southpaws finished both first and second. Mickelson and Weir were first and second, respectively, in the 2005 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. Mickelson finished second to Bubba Watson in the 2011 Farmers Insurance Open, and he was second to Ted Potter Jr. in the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Paul Goydos came in third with a 13-under 203. Brandt Jobe and Bernhard Langer tied for fourth with a 12-under 204. Kenny Perry, K.J. Choi and Retief Goosen finished in a tie for sixth with a 11-under 205, and Robert Karlsson – who double-eagled the 18th hole – and Ernie Else finished in a tie for ninth with a 10-under 206. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Dominion Energy Charity Classic (At Country Club of Virginia, James River Course, par 72, 6,993 yards) 1. Phil Mickelson, $300,000, 68-66-65 — 199 2. Mike Weir, $176,000, 68-63-71 — 202

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HANOVER COUNTY CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING POLE GREEN ROAD WIDENING Hanover County will be holding an information meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, to present preliminary plans for the proposed widening of Pole Green Rd between Bell Creek Rd and Rural Point Rd. The meeting will be live-streamed and can be viewed at the following link: https://hanovercova.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=388&key=-1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0

The purpose of this meeting is to present the preliminary design including the road alignment, storm water management, intersection layouts and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations early in the development of the project to allow the public to have early input in the design process. Questions and comments will be accepted prior to and following the meeting and every effort will be made to address questions received prior to the meeting during the presentation. Questions and comments can be submitted to jevidunas@hanovercounty.gov or mailed to the Dept. of Public Works, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069. Please reference “Pole Green Rd Widening” in all correspondence. Individual attendance at the meeting is limited due to COVID-19 protocols; therefore, seating must be reserved in advance. Seating will be assigned on a priority basis to property owners abutting the project, on a first come basis for those wishing to attend. There are 20 spaces available. Anyone who attends will be required to wear a mask at all times. To reserve a seat, please call (804) 365-6176. For those attending the meeting in person, comments can be submitted in writing on note cards distributed at the meeting. Anyone who is unable to view the meeting on-line or attend in person and would like to discuss the project further can contact the Dept. of Public Works at the number above to make arrangements to meet virtually or in person. A diagram of the preliminary road alignment and other exhibits can be viewed on the Dept. of Public Works web page under “Quick Links” at the following link: https://www.hanovercounty.gov/816/Roads-and-Transportation

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

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CPA2020-00001, LINDA F. & NORMAN L. SCHOOLS Request(s) to amend the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted February 14, 2018, pursuant to Sections 15.2-2204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows: General Land Use Plan Map – An amendment to change the land use designation from Suburban High (3-7 Dwelling Units Per Acre) to Commercial in the vicinity generally located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015). (PUBLIC HEARING) MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Henry

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

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

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

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

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has 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 `

REZONINGS REZ2020-00022, LINDA F. & NORMAN L. SCHOOLS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8725-51-6043, 8725-51-8270 and 8725-61-1369, consisting of approximately 3.64 acres, and located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban High (3-7 Dwelling Units Per Acre) (pending concurrent CPA2020-00001 to change the Land Use Plan Map to Commercial). The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a car wash with fuel sales. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00030, ANNE BULLOCK MELTON Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8735-18-4348, consisting of approximately 3.0 acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,025 feet east of its intersection with Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.5 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00031, JASA, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8707-57-3758, consisting of approximately 10.09 acres, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 350 feet north of its intersection with Pine Ridge Road (State Route 1930). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Suburban General (1.5-3.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would allow offices in an existing building. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam

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REZ2020-00032, KEVIN COREY JAMES FAMILY TRUST, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 6798-96-4782, consisting of approximately 11.0 acres, and located on the west line of Watkins Road (State Route 721) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Dogwood Trail Road (State Route 620). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the sale of a portion of the subject property to allow it to be combined with an adjacent property. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP2020-00006, HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit the installation of accessory freestanding solar panels at an existing school on GPIN 8707-42-2766, consisting of approximately 39.96 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of New Ashcake Road (State Route 643) at its intersection with Seminole Road (State Route 1211). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2020-00014, 18th STREET DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 3.6.2(d) of the repealed R-1 provisions of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit convalescent homes, nursing homes or homes for the aged, on GPINs 7796-94-6872 7796-95-4087, and 7796-95-7173(part) consisting of approximately 7.52 acres, zoned R-1, SingleFamily Residential District, and located on the south line of Atlee Road (State Route 638) at its intersection with Hollycroft Court (State Route 2329). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy SE2020-00023, REBECCA AND JOHN WALLACE Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private garage for more than four (4) vehicles on GPIN 7778-18-1208, consisting of approximately 10.01 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Cavell Lane (private road) approximately 600 feet west of its intersection with Elmont Road (State Route 626). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00024, FELICIA HALL Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.3 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a commercial dog kennel on GPIN 8707-59-4408, consisting of approximately 2.3 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301), approximately 930 feet north of its intersection with Whippoorwill Road (State Route 653). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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County uses CARES to help those in need ‘Crush the Crisis’ HANOVER -- In response to the personal financial crisis that many residents are facing due to the impact of COVID19, Hanover County is working with community partners to provide direct assistance to those in need. Hanover County has partnered with United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to distribute up to $500,000 in funding to eligible 501c3 organizations which provide emergency financial (housing and utility) and/or food resources to Hanover residents. The funds have been made available by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors from the County’s Coronavirus Relief Funds under the Coronavirus

Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Administration of the organization applications and sub grantee fund reporting will be coordinated by United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. Funds must be used for direct assistance to individuals or families in need of housing related financial assistance (including mortgage, rent or utilities) or those in need of food/nutrition assistance. Organization applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are distributed. Organizations must maintain administrative documentation and reporting details related to service provision. All funds must be expended by Dec. 30. Nonprofit agencies

do not have to already be in the United Way network to receive funding. “This has been a difficult year, and I sincerely hope that these grants will provide some much needed assistance to many Hanover residents,” said Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. “We are fortunate to have so many fine nonprofit organizations in Hanover to help us distribute these funds. We really appreciate their quick response.” “Thank you to United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg for helping Hanover County to manage this program,” said John A. Budesky, Hanover County Administrator. “United Way has expertise in managing grant

programs and not only do they have a great network of providers, but they are also able to work with Hanover nonprofit organizations serving Hanover residents, so we know the funds will stay in our community. Because of our great partnership, we are able to make these funds available quickly and help people right away.” “United Way is pleased to help the administration make sure these funds are available quickly to assist Hanover County residents,” said James L.M. Taylor, president and CEO of United Way Greater Richmond & Petersburg. For more details and to submit an application visit United Way’s grant information page.

Opioid Take-Back Day set Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — With the opioid crisis still raging throughout the nation, HCA Virginia Hospitals in the Central Virginia area will be taking part in the “Crush the Crisis,” an opioid drug take-back day, which will allow the community to safely dispose of unused or expired opioid medications.

The drug take-back collection sites will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the following locations: John Randolph Medical Center, Drivethru availability in outpatient entrance parking lot, 411 W. Randolph Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at see CRISIS, pg. 30

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set October 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the disposal by quitclaim deed of a portion of a public drainage easement across the property designated as GPIN 7796-44-9163 in the Chickahominy District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. A plat of the subject easement is available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ____________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator 26

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 20 -11 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT CLASS TWO AND CLASS THREE ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 46.2-100 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, SHALL BE PROHIBITED ON BICYCLE AND SHARED-USE PATHS AND TRAILS WITHIN HANOVER COUNTY PARKS AND OTHER COUNTY FACILITIES. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. _____________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

Pole Green Road widening to be addressed during Tuesday meeting HANOVER -- Hanover County will be holding a citizen information meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Hanover County Administration Building at 7516 County Complex Rd. in Hanover to present preliminary plans for the proposed widening of Pole Green Rd between Bell Creek Road and Rural Point Road. Since Hanover County recognizes COVID-19 restrictions on the number of people who can gather in person, the meeting also will be livestreamed. When the meeting goes live that night, you will be able to view it at the following link: https://hanovercova.civicclerk.com/ Web/Player.aspx?id=388&key=1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0 The purpose of this meeting is to present the preliminary design including the road alignment, storm water

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hundreds more in Ashland.” He reminded the commission of the community spirit the college shows by providing access to the Blackwell Auditorium, fountain area, campus for special events, and a walking track trail. “During my 14-plus years at the college, we have been on the perimeter or contiguous to our campus,” the college president said. Lindgren pointed out that the college has only pursued CUP requests for 301 and 303 Caroline St. “Some acquisitions such as those at the intersection of England and Henry streets are attached to growth – could include retail shops as we have considered, more pedestrian-friendly environment there.” “R-MC is not a developer and does not aspire to take over the town,” he said.

management, intersection layouts and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations early in the development of the project to allow the public to have early input in the design process. Questions and comments are invited prior to and following the meeting and every effort will be made during the presentation to address questions received prior to the meeting. Questions and comments can be submitted to jevidunas@hanovercounty. gov, or mailed to the Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069. Reference “Pole Green Rd Widening” in all correspondence. Because in person attendance at the meeting is limited due to COVID-19 protocols, seating must be reserved in advance. Seating will be assigned on a priority basis to property owners abutting the project, on a first come basis for those wishing to attend. There are 20 spaces

Lindgren said the college receives “calls each year from individuals who want to sell us their homes in and around the college.” Lindgren wrapped up his comments by saying he wants to “sustain the 190-year-old institution,” as well as wanting Ashland to thrive. “The college is a strong essential feature of this wonderful town. I request respectfully that you approve our CUP and allow us to proceed with 301 Caroline St. as allowed under the R-2 zoning.” Flanagan said the commission had received a number of letters and emails about the CUP. “Those, of course, are read and taken into account. I wanted to make sure that was noted.” Rosanne Shalf of 305 College Ave. addressed the commission during the public hearing on the CUP. “I love Randolph-Macon,” she said, noting several family members have tied to the college. “We

available. Anyone who attends will be required to wear a mask at all times. To reserve a seat, call the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6176. For those attending the meeting in person, comments can be submitted in writing on note cards distributed at the meeting nyone who is unable to view the meeting online or attend in person and would like to discuss the project further can contact the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6176 to arrange to meet virtually or in person. A diagram of the preliminary road alignment and other exhibits can be viewed on the Department of Public Works web page under “Quick Links” at the following link: https://www.hanovercounty. gov/816/Roads-and-Transportation. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

feel fortunate to have this institution in our town. “The problem is, as it grows, it’s like a small cub, a bear cub, awakening and it rolls over a little bit, squashes us unintentionally and we need to push back a little sometimes,” she said. “When the Hughes’ house was brought up for a CUP back in 2012, we had a meeting at Dr. Lindgren’s house. It was a very civil meeting, but we came away -- or at least I did – that this was a one-time thing, and it was not a precedentsetting event that the college was really going to try not to encroach upon the neighborhood,” Shalf continued. “All those areas have buildings that are in the Historic District or eligible to be in the Historic District. I am opposed to this particular CUP because -- if you look at that block -there were three houses. Two of them are still residential houses. One of them was the center one; the Hughes house

Sixth annual Education Expo offered this week by HCPS ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is hosting its sixth annual Education Expo to help students and their parents learn more about the educational opportunities at the high school level and plan for the future. This year’s virtual program will be especially helpful for students currently in grades four through eight. The Education Expo is being held this week online using a game format. It got underway on Monday, with students learning more about some of the most exciting and innovative educational programs and pathways that are available to help better plan for the future. In Expedition Expo, a virtual board game, students will embark on a journey towards graduation. In this game of chance and choice, students are presented with different academic pathways to explore.

is an office but the other two are not. As residences, they are buffers for the rest of the neighborhood,” she said. She said she was concerned with the possible change in the CUP because the street now has less parking, less lighting, and less traffic. “It is compatible with the residences to Caroline [Street] and College Park.” “Any time we allow singlefamily residences to become an office, it becomes dead to the community. There are no longer social activities, and it has a dispiriting effect on the neighborhood and deflates the value of houses,” Shalf said. She also said it was important for the tax base of the town and broader character to have enough housing to support the resident community. “The very neighborhoods that the college has expanded into, the town should be protecting.” “Sometimes when the college buys an historic house it

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the following opportunities: The Specialty Center at Hanover High School (health sciences focus) Advance College Academy The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School CodeRVA A link to the Expo’s webpage is on the HCPS website, http://hcps.us/. For more information, students, and parents are encouraged to contact their school counselor or Dr. Robert Staley at rstaley@hcps.us or 804-3654562. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

doesn’t take very good care of the historic character,” she said. She closed by “strongly” urging the planning commission and town council to deny the CUP request. Ray Martin appeared before the commission to voice his support of the college. He immediately said he was not employed by the college, but that he does volunteer by teaching some engineering classes. “I understand the college, what they do, and how they do it. I got involved because I wanted to see the college develop and grow in ways to keep up with the community. Martin encouraged the commission to approve R-MC’s request. The planning commission did talk about the issue of encroachment as members turned to the staff for further discussion as they agreed on a deferment. In another matter, Assistant

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Town Manager Matt Reynal reviewed the projects included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Among projects listed were major road construction, renovations to Ashland Town Hall and Carter Pool; and single-time work that would maintain another 15 or 25 years. He told the commission that a review of the draft program needs to be recommended by members so that council can adopt it in January. Reynal added there is ranking process for the projects, and asked members to choose their top 10 picks. He said the time is a bit tight due to mandatory public hearings. When asked about funding, Reynal said the town can pursue state and federal monies. The next meeting of the Ashland Planning Commission will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Ashland Town Hall.

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to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, in her memory.

JENKS

JENKS, Matthew Alan, 49, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. October 30, 2020, at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, Virginia.

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MARTIN, Carolyn Ramsey, 72, of Mechanicsville, Va., died on October 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Clifford Martin; and her parents, Edith East Ramsey and John William Ramsey Jr. She is survived by her brother, Merle Wayne Ramsey (Laura). She is also survived by her aunt, Lillie Ramsey Ledbetter; and numerous cousins and other beloved extended family; her goddaughter, Angie McKinney

Rice; and devoted friends, Connie Harvey and Holly Caruso. The family would like to express gratitude to the caregivers at The Haven (Dijon House) for rendering excellent care to Carolyn following Ron’s death. Carolyn joined the University of Richmond in 1973 as an assistant in the Office of the President. She became Director of University Services in 1989 and then Director of the Office of Network and Telecom Services. In 1998, she was appointed Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. She continued to serve as Executive Assistant until her retirement in February 2017. At the time of her retirement, she was awarded the Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award, having previously been awarded the designation Secretary Emerita by the Board. During her more than 40 years at U of R, Carolyn provided wise counsel and assistance to four University Presidents. She provided leadership when the University hosted the Presidential Debate featuring President George H.W. Bush and candidates Bill Clinton and Ross Perot, and she was also instrumental in the university’s hosting of President Barack Obama in 2011. Carolyn served as an ambassador for the University. She assisted President Ayers in planning and staging The Future of Richmond’s Past, a collaborative effort of Richmond’s historical and cultural organizations to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and Emancipation. Together with Dr. Ayers she co-edited the book America on the Eve of the Civil War: A Virginia Sesquicentennial Conference in 2011. She was an alumna of the University of Richmond. She was an active volunteer and donor for the School and served on the SPCS Alumni Association Board of Directors,

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earning Emerita status. In 2001 Carolyn was awarded the School of Continuing Studies Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award. Carolyn was a beloved colleague who always had an adventurous spirit and was truly a lifelong learner. She will be dearly missed by the University of Richmond family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made through the Carolyn R. Martin Scholarship at the University of Richmond which was established in her honor by Mr. and Mrs. Weinstein upon her retirement. Contributions should be sent to: University of Richmond Office of Advancement, 114 UR Drive, University of Richmond, Va. 23173.

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NUCKOLS, Mary Poole, 95, of Glen Allen, was called home on October 13, 2020. Widow of her husband, Clyde Bagby Nuckols. She is survived by her four children, Clyde Wayne Nuckols (Lethia), Gerald “Jerry” Nuckols, Christy Nuckols Scott and Janet Lynn Nuckols; grandchildren, Alan Birckhead, Renee Landress, Trevor and Tyler Scott, Ryan Nuckols, Stacey Clevenstine; stepgrandson, Jeff Shifflett; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and devoted friends. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at the Mechanicsville chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a 12 p.m. service was held on

Friday, October 16. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

RAIKES

RAIKES, Dora Ann Wilmore, 86, of Mechanicsville, born December 19, 1933, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Raikes Jr.; a daughter, Shirley; and a son, David. Ann is survived by two sons, Robert (Carole) and Tommy; two daughters, Janet and Linda (Kes); six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the Hanover school system for over 25 years. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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REAMER, Anthony Scott, 54, of Aylett. Anthony was giving the word cancer. Hismind, body and soul knew that he wasn’t strong enough to handle this last battle. He raced to Jesus and gave the green light that he was ready to get his precoius wings and be at peace on October 11, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 36 years

and high school sweetheart, Barbara; daughter, Kendall; beloved grandson, Corbin; parents, Donald and Margaret Reamer; brother, Donnie; and many cousins and close family and friends. Anthony worked for Hanover County Public Schools for 26 years before retiring to continue dialysis treatment. Anthony had a heart of gold, and was always going out of his way for others. He was an avid collector of cars and Hot Wheels. Anthony enjoyed working on cars, racing and spending time with family and friends, traveling to the beach and mountains. He was an artist of all kinds. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on October 24, 2020, at the family’s home.

survived by two sisters, Joyce Staples and Barbara Eversole. Larry worked in quality control at Molins Machine for over 30 years and retired from GD Packaging in 2006. Over the years, he made a memorable impact on so many. He had a love for country music which he expressed by playing the bass guitar in many bands around Richmond and regularly at Manor Care Nursing Home. He also was a gifted woodworker and enjoyed making furniture and doing home improvement projects for his family and friends. The family received close friends at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 19, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, followed by a service at 2 p.m. (mask requested). Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park at 3 p.m.

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SMITH, Larry Duane Sr., 79, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2020, after a courageous, 14-year battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Smith. Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Q. Smith; and five children, Debbie Nash (Paul), Kathy Graham (Bill), Bonni Mundie (Gordon), Duane Smith (Melissa) and Ricky Smith (Michelle). He is also survived by grandchildren, Katie Wade (Josh), Lindsey Boggs (Andy), Billy Graham, Matthew Graham, Terri Corpuz (Dre), Travis Bateman, Coleman Mundie, Sydney Smith, Stephen Smith and Jacob Smith; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Larry is also

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Sheehy Auto raises $250,000 for American Heart Association Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com FAIRFAX – Sheehy Auto Stores raised $250,500 to benefit the American Heart Association as part of the company’s annual Sheehy 8000 Sales Race, a community-wide effort that ran July 17-Sept. 8, raising funds and awareness for the charity. “The Sheehy 8000 continues to be our biggest annual sales event and fundraising partnership,” said Vince Sheehy, president of Sheehy Auto Stores. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important now more than ever to stay well through heart healthy diets and exercise. Our partnership with the American Heart Association enables them to continue their great work and community support.” In lieu of a series of inperson “Lunch and Learns” for Sheehy Auto Stores’ back office staff, the American Heart Association worked

with Sheehy to facilitate a virtual event with more than 100 attendees from dealerships in Annapolis, Ashland, Springfield and Waldorf. Speakers included Dr. Roquell Wyche, a cardiologist with Chesapeake and Washington Heart Care, and heart patient survivor 16-year old Kaelyn Graham and her mother Jolanda, who shared their story. Sheehy’s 29 dealerships participated in a Pedometer Challenge, collectively recording 763,548 steps and surpassing last year’s count of 656,006 steps. Sheehy INFINITI of Chantilly won the challenge with 115,854 steps. Employees were encouraged to select various heart-healthy activities and habits from the American Heart Association Game Board ranging from workouts to dietary and sleep adjustments. To date, Sheehy's fundraising efforts have raised more than $40 million for community and non-profit organizations, and more than $1.7 mil-

lion raised for the American Heart Association. “All of us at the American Heart Association are grateful for Sheehy’s unwavering loyalty during these unprecedented times. COVID-19 disproportionately affects heart and stroke patients, making their support more important and life-saving than ever,” said Soula Antoniou, executive director at the American Heart Association. “The Sheehy 8000 is a phenomenal sales race and truly a team effort! The commitment of Sheehy’s employees, vendors and customers can be seen in funds raised and the lives impacted -- in Sheehy dealerships and in our communities,” added Antoniou. “With more than $1.7 million raised to date, this campaign has made much of our work around blood pressure management, healthy food access, and CPR training possible. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!” The mission of the

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Vince Sheehy, president of Sheehy Auto Stores, presents a check to Soula Antoniou, executive director at the American Heart Association.

American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Sheehy Auto Stores is the 37th largest dealer group in the country and serves customers

throughout the Mid-Atlantic. A family-owned business that began as one Ford store in 1966 in Marlow Heights, Maryland, the company has grown to more than $1.6 billion in sales with more than

45,000 new and used vehicles sold each year. The company is recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction, retention and community involvement. For more information, visit www.sheehy.com.

Special household hazardous waste and paper shredding event to be held Nov. 14 HANOVER -- Hanover County will hold a special household hazardous wastes and paper shredding recycling event between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center on Verdi Lane. During this event, Hanover County residents will be able to recycle household hazardous wastes and shred up to four boxes (10 X 12 X 18) of personal documents or information at no charge.

Household hazardous waste accepted for recycling at this event includes pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners and oil-based paints. Electronic waste will not be accepted for recycling at this event. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be per-

mitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted. There are some special requirements for residents participating in this event: z All residents must wear masks. z All residents must stay in their vehicles. z Material being

dropped off must be in the trunk, far rear of SUV/Van or bed of pick-up truck (furthest point from resident). The contractors will remove HHW and paper from vehicles. The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer. Images Metro Creative Connection

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Oct. 24 Fall Family Fun Day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hanover Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville, featuring trunk or treat, pumpkin chunkin’, pumpkin decorating, and an obstacle course. The event is geared to children 12 and under. Organizers ask that no scary costumes are worn. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. The new date is Saturday, May 15, 2021. All other previous information is correct, including the location at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton

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Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, 7607 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23229 Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, 4600 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Tricities Emergency Center, 1700 Temple Pkwy, Prince George, VA 23875 “Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be exacerbating the opioid crisis by causing Americans to have feelings of anxiety, grief, social isolation, financial worry, and general uncertainty, all of which can affect those with substance use disorders and those at risk of developing one,” said Dr. Jake O’Shea, chief medical officer of HCA Virginia and HCA Healthcare

Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For Capital Division. “Now, more than ever, it’s critically important to get unused pain medications out of homes and to educate the community about the serious threat of opioid misuse and abuse.” Volunteers will be collecting tablets, capsules, and patches of Hydrocodone (Norco, Lortab, Vicodin), Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), Tramadol (Ultram), Codeine, Fentanyl (Duragesic), Morphine, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and Oxymorphone (Opana). Needles, syringes, lancets, or liquids will not be accepted. Law enforcement officers will be on site at each corresponding facility to assist with the collection and disposal of unused medications. In 2018, nearly 15,000 people died from an overdose that

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

SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

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Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin. org.

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

included prescription opioids, and a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that visits for non-fatal opioid overdoses more than doubled from 2019 to 2020 in one emergency department in Virginia. To further help combat the nation’s opioid crisis, HCA Healthcare, the parent company of HCA Virginia hospitals, proudly partners with and provides clinical insight to the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic. HCA Healthcare has committed $500,000 to the Collaborative to support the development of safer pain management protocols and reversal of the opioid crisis.As a learning health system, HCA Healthcare uses data from

approximately 35 million annual patient encounters to help continuously improve care. The organization uses the science of “big data” to reduce opioid misuse and transform pain management, with initiatives in surgical, emergency and other care settings, including: Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR): a multi-modal approach to pain management using pre, intra and post-operative interventions to optimize outcomes. HCA Healthcare’s ESR programs have demonstrated significant improvements in surgical recovery and patient satisfaction and, importantly, up to a 50.8 percent decrease in opioid use in data collected from 124,000 major abdominal, joint, gynecologic oncology, spinal and bariatric surgeries from January 2018 August 2020.

ALTernatives to Opioids in the Emergency Room (ALTO in the ER): a multi-modal approach to acute pain management, which focuses on alternative medication to hit various pain receptors as a first line treatment for common painful conditions. Initial results of ALTO pilot programs demonstrate a 36 percent reduction in opioid administrations. E l e c t r o n i c Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS): aims to stem increasing rates of opioid-related addiction, misuse diversion and death by making it more difficult for medication-seekers to doctorshop and alter prescriptions. Physicians have access to aggregated electronic health record (EHR) providing data that will allow them to pre-

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hanoverconcertband.org call 804-789-0536.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com. scribe opioids judiciously. In fall 2019, 100 HCA Healthcare facilities in 16 states collected 5,887 pounds of unused and expired medications at nationwide “Crush the Crisis” events. For more information, call 833-582-1970.

About HCA Virginia As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive provider network, HCA Virginia Health System operates 14 hospitals, 29 outpatient centers, five freestanding emergency rooms, and two urgent care centers and is affiliated with 3,000 physicians. It is one of Virginia’s largest employers, provides $190.8 million in charity and uncompensated care and pays $72.6 million in taxes annually. To learn more, visit: https:// hcavirginiahealthsystem.com/.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while you may not be able to engage in all of your wildest dreams this week, you can give yourself permission to take a day off and get started.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you have been trying to be more healthy or get in shape, focus on what you’re gaining rather than giving up. This can make you more successful in your endeavors.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you have been quiet in regard to a relationship with someone, it’s time to let your true feelings be heard. It may be uncomfortable for a bit, but it’s necessary.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, don’t blow off your obligations, but find a way to make work more fun. That may happen by teaming up with a coworker who shares your perspective.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Are your intuitive senses ringing off the hook, Leo? Trust your gut when someone asks you to help them with a situation. It may not be all that it seems right now.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Romantic vibes are very strong in your life right now, Scorpio. This is great if you’re connected or seeking a relationship. But resist if you’re currently unavailable.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, money may is a hot topic in your house lately, particularly how more is going out than coming in. Corral your spending for awhile as you get things under control.

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

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Give your analytical brain a rest for the time being, Virgo. Lead with feelings and intuition instead. It may not feel comfortable just yet, but a new perspective may help.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your domestic life may start to tug at your heartstrings. If you’re balancing work and family, you may regret not spending more time with the kids.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you’re never one for following the pack, so don’t start now. Embrace your unique sense of self and continue to march to your own beat.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Carve out some time to tune into your inner muse, Aries. It’s time to have a little fun and put work and household responsibilities to the side.

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