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Winter sports resuming Jan. 4 Second semester requests considered By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools officials announced last week that winter sports in county schools can resume preparation and practice on Monday, Jan. 4, when students return from winter break. The teams will play an abbreviated in-county only competitive schedule, and eighth-graders will be eligible to try out for high school teams. No winter sports will be offered for middle school students, and teams that qualify for post season playoffs will be allowed to participate. In a statement released by HCPS last week, officials noted factors that could influence decisions moving forward. “We will continue to monitor this

closely and make any decisions regarding sports or our daily operations that may be necessary. In order to ensure a successful sports season, we need every person in our community to stay vigilant in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.” Earlier this month, a number of students and parents urged Hanover County School Board members to reconsider a decision to suspend winter sports practices. “We are completely aware of the risks and the precautions needed to make the season successful and are completely onboard with doing whatever it takes and whatever is needed to ensure that we are allowed to play,” Hanover High School swimmer Henry Atkinson said during a public comment period at this month’s school board

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Teachers’ They’re ready for Santa to visit group offers requests for new budget By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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It doesn’t appear that the Christmas season will be a “ruff” one for these pups. Major, Dixie and Sasha are comfortably attired to celebrate. Wonder what kind of welcome they’ll give Santa Claus?! More photos of scenes throughout the area, courtesy of our wonderful readers, can be found on the Community page, 15. If you want to share your holiday photos, we will publish more in our Dec. 30 edition. Send to mkinser@mechlocal.com. Merry Christmas!

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ASHLAND -- With the upcoming budget season right around the corner, Hanover County’s teachers presented a wish list to Hanover County School Board members that included a salary increase, a bolstered share of employee health insurance costs, and more planning time. Gene Matthews, president of the Hanover Education Association (HEA) and Bill Callahan, Hanover Professional Educators (HPE) president, outlined the request in advance of the budget process that begins in earnest next month. Matthews said the requests were the result of surveys submitted by county teachers enrolled in the organizations see BUDGET, pg.3

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HANOVER — More than 2,000 new free children’s and chapter books were distributed by Hanover 4-H to area children and families in 2020. The estimated value of the books donated to Hanover County youth is between $15,000 and $20,000. Hanover gained access to the books through a Virginia 4-H partnership with The Molina Foundation for the Book Buddies 2020 Families Learning Together literacy program. This national initiative helps encourage literacy and reading skills during the summer and the back-to-school season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Giving children books to keep is an action step that reinforces a positive message about reading.

According to Sharonda Lindsay, Hanover’s 4-H program assistant, she traveled to Chesapeake on three different occasions to fill her truck with books. “Getting the books loaded from a hot warehouse in August, and then unloaded and stamped, was the tough job,” she said. “Being able to bring joy to children in the form of a book was easy.” The books from Disney Publishing were distributed locally through Hanover Food pantries, WHEAT, Moments of Hope Outreach, First Shiloh Baptist Church/Son Learning Center, First Baptist of Elmont, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, South Anna 4-H Club, Hanover Free Community Libraries and ALL Hanover Middle and High Schools. Books were being distributed to students through random giveaways, classroom projects, and meal distributions. see BOOKS, pg. 4

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Three Florida men arrested, charged in felonies related to larceny of automobile Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Three men were taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 15, following a reported larceny from an automobile in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike. Lt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, said MOBLEY responding deputies found the victim’s vehicle had a window broken out and property was stolen. When the victim arrived, deputies were told that credit cards had already been used at a nearby grocery store. “Deputies immediately began to canvass the area and located an individual walking out of a grocery store with only

a gift card. They conducted a consensual encounter with the individual. A vehicle was then observed leaving the parking lot in a reckless manner. A traffic stop was immediately initiated on that vehicle,” Cooper said. “During the course of the stop, numerous tools consistent with breaking out a window were observed in the vehicle,” he said. “A search of the vehicle was conducted and personGIRLY al property belonging to the victim was located. The driver and passenger in this vehicle were involved in the reported larceny, along with the subject deputies were speaking to in the parking lot.” Cooper said the following were arrested: Markeith D. Mobley, 27, of Pocono Beach, Florida; Mark A. Girly, 24, of

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Darien A. Martin, 24, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of Thursday, Dec. 17, the three were lodged in the Pamunkey Regional Jail and were charged with six felonies: Conspiracy to Commit Larceny, Possession of Burglary Tools, Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Credit Card Theft, Credit Card Fraud and Criminally Receiving Stolen Goods. “I am incredibly MARTIN proud of the quick response and teamwork by our deputies. Their thoroughness and decisive action led to a swift resolution in this case. We will now work closely with the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to ensure a successful prosecution,” said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

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Bill Callahan and Gene Matthews, representing the Hanover Professional Educators and Hanover Education Association, respectively, are shown addressing the Hanover County School Board in a previous budget cycle.

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that prioritized their needs regarding budget requests for the 2021-2022 year. “First, it should come as no surprise that overwhelmingly our HEA and HPE members indicated a need to improve salaries as their overarching

goal. Therefore, we ask for a minimum 3% pay raise for all school board employees,” Matthews said. Employee raises for the current year were scrapped when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area. For more tenured teachers, the problem of salary compression continues, see BUDGET, pg. 13

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue defraud was reported in the 7300 block of Dress Blue Circle, Mechanicsville.

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ID theft ID to defraud was reported in the 14400 block of Riverside Drive, Ashland. Cause computer malfunction was reported in the 10200 block of Sycamore Drive, Ashland. Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 10300 block of South Cedar Lane, Glen Allen. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3400 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 12000 block of Yowell Road, Ashland. Identity fraud use of identifying information to

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7200

block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Coberly Court, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8400 block of New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville. DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 14100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. DWI: 2nd offense in 10 years was reported in the 2200 block of see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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Lindsay said, “We, as a community organization, were thrilled to be a part of this book distribution effort. It’s great to encourage children and families to read together and share stories, especially now during these unusual times. We care about supporting the success of children and families we serve. Literacy is the key to progress for our community.” As a part of this national initiative, Families Learning

meeting, Dana Adkins, environmental director, of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, was elected chairman of the Region 3 RTOC. Jessica Phillips of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe – Eastern Division was elected vice chairperson. “I am honored to have been elected the first chairperson of the Region 3 RTOC and look forward to collaborating with the other Region 3 Tribal Nations and the EPA on the important environmental matters that we all face,” said Adkins. While the meeting was ceremonial in tone to mark the importance of the historic occasion, regular meetings will

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was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Lansdowne Road, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering at night with the intent of commit a felony was reported in the 12300 block of Wildwood Boulevard, Ashland.

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Together’s goal is to help stop the “summer slide”, the tendency for children to lose some of the academic gains they made during the school year. Additionally, school closures due to the coronavirus have put children at risk of severe learning loss in addition to the typical summer slide. More than 1.5 million books and magazines have been distributed through this program nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Virginia 4-H brought 140,000 books to coun-

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 3400 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

ties and cities across the Commonwealth as an opportunity to place free learning resources into the hands of children, parents, and caregivers. Overall, the program helped create word-filled homes through reading and learning time together. According to South Anna 4-H Club Leader Betty Kay Goodman, “This is a tremendous donation that will definitely support reading development in Hanover County. A huge thank you goes out to the Molina Foundation and our local Extension office. A spe-

be held going further allowing the Tribes to bring any issues or concerns to the EPA in a unified voice and for the EPA to provide updates on any environmental developments. The RTOC formation is a testimony to the consistent communication and collaboration between EPA and the Tribes within Region 3. The first scheduled meeting with members of the RTOC will be next month. Tribes also will participate in ongoing workshops offered by the EPA Mid-Atlantic Region to continue the groundwork started on Dec. 15 and to foster this partnership.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 3100 block of Westwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Chotank Trail, Ashland.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7000 block of Daffodil Road, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 13

cial thanks goes to Sharonda Lindsay in thinking of our school system and local community as a way to distribute the gift of literacy and in collecting/delivering the books.” Virginia 4-H is the youth development program within Virginia Cooperative Extension. For more information about the Hanover 4-H program, contact the Hanover Extension Office at 804-7524310. To learn more about The Molina Foundation, visit: www.molinafoundation.org.

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Downtown was the place to be on Dec. 24 By Melody Kinser Managing Editor hile I have a great appreciation for shopping at malls, I always get nostalgic for the downtown atmosphere at Christmas time. I lived in the small city where I was born and raised for several years before I started on my career path. A tradition was to walk into the downtown on Christmas Eve because everybody was out and about -- whether it was last-minute shopping or just seeing who else was on the streets. In addition to later hours for the shops, restaurants also kept their doors open for those folks milling about on the streets, chatting with people they would encounter, checking out the decorations adorning the city-owned properties, as well as those glistening through the windows of the stores. It felt magical -- even as I got older. And there was the sound of the bell ringing beckoning shoppers to support the efforts of The Salvation Army. Church and civic groups were among the volunteers ringing the bell. Let’s not forget my hometown is one of those where everybody knows everybody. Once I started working at the daily newspaper, who I was became more commonly known, but that was all right. My parents and sister had already made names for themselves through their contributions and successes in the community. As I type, I’m smiling thinking about those Christmas Eves so many years ago, and the

delight on the children’s faces when Santa Claus was available to take their wish lists in the town square. There was an energy, an excitement in the air as I would stroll down the streets absorbing the moment. I lived about four blocks from the heart of the downtown. It was an enjoyable walk, with neighbors on porches (the cold temperature didn’t matter) talking about their Christmas Day plans and if they needed to do any more shopping. I’ll admit there were a few Christmas Eves when I was one of those near-panicking types needing another gift or two. Yes, it always worked out -- despite some frenzied moments. Since making Hanover County my home, I regret never having visited here when Downtown Richmond was alive with the Legendary Santa and stores decorated extravagantly to invite in

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shoppers. My sister and brother-in-law settled here in 1976, so I had opportunities, but I was way too involved in my life. (Yes, it was all about me at the time. Who didn’t go through that?!) I do enjoy the stories I’ve heard about Downtown Richmond and the wonderland it became during the Christmas holidays. If memory serves me, a tradition for my sister and brother-in-law was attending the performance of The Nativity Pageant at the Carillon in Byrd Park. Whenever the family gathered for Christmas in Richmond, the pageant was a must-see. OK, I’ll admit it -- this Grinch never did see it (again, it was an all about me world for a long time). Mom thoroughly loved it though. I do have many regrets about the Richmond that I did not get to experience before deciding to make this area my home. My sister Robin loved the city and all it had to offer, and Christmas was certainly a high point for her and Michael. As the big day approaches, I’ll travel down memory lane to the Christmases of the past, when all of the family was together and the spirit of the season (as in Jesus’ birth) was and is still celebrated. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ... And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.” -- Luke 2-11 Merry Christmas!

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Wittman loyal to his party not democracy On Dec. 10, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA 1st District) signed on to an amici curiae brief to show his support for a lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of the United States. The lawsuit essentially asks the court to disregard the legitimately cast votes of citizens in four states and give those votes and an electoral win to Donald Trump. The secretaries of state in all 50 states have stated that there was no fraud in this election. Trump lost. That is the truth. This ongoing ploy by Donald Trump and his enablers to falsely claim fraud, pretend that he won, and rally his supporters to anger and, potentially, to violence is the most vile and disgusting display of unpatriotic behavior that I have witnessed in my adult life. And now Rob Wittman has joined in and, in so doing, has violated his oath of office to “… support and defend the Constitution of the United States ...” You cannot defend the Constitution and, at the same time, try to overturn the legitimate results of an election. Perhaps this should not come as a surprise because Wittman’s loyalty has consistently been to the Republican Party, not to the United States. So, to the citizens of Hanover County and Ashland who voted to give Rob Wittman another term, I hope you are happy. You’ve managed to re-elect someone who essentially is a traitor to our democratic republic. Jacqueline Anderson Doswell

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After midnight: What makes a person become a night owl? By Jim Ridolphi for the Mechanicsville Local I read with interest an article describing some of the aspects of our lives that have been forever changed by almost a year’s worth of pandemic mentality. I’m not sure where the author obtained his information, but he pointed to an increase in the number of drivers operating their vehicles in a reckless manner, specifically noting the increase of cars that run red lights. I checked out his theory later that day and, lo and behold, the guy was right. While it wasn’t unusual in

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in the service of his beloved nation, reminded the audience of an obscure but relevant introspective attributed to America’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln: “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms it will be because we have destroyed ourselves from within.” Fast forward to the 2020 presidential election in which career politician Joe Biden defeated apolitical, incumbent Donald Trump amid allegations of election fraud, corruption of grave national concern if true. As the nation moved towards November, a perfect storm comprised of COVID19, brutal racial incidents, violent protests and felons defying law enforcement signaled that Trump could be in trouble despite his excellent record over the last four years. At this point, the transition of presidential power from the media’s Prince of Darkness to Biden will take place on Jan. 20, 2021. Although continued

the past to witness a stray car speeding through a yellow light, my experience at every light revealed a number of vehicles not only violating the yellow signal, but plowing right through the red. Returning to the article, which now had more credence gained from my own personal experience, he noted that a significant amount of Americans now find it difficult to maintain normal schedules, a phenomenon that has resulted in a notable increase in what I’ll call the night owl syndrome. It seems more and more Americans are staying up later

and later. Even companies like Netflix have created categories for a group that has learned to appreciate sunset more than sunrise. I didn’t need to test that assertion contained in his article. For more years than not, I’ve preferred the stillness and peace of of 3 a.m. to much busier times of day prescribed by society as working hours. Working from home has allowed many the freedom to explore flexibility in schedules, and, often, tasks are assigned with completion dates with no requirements on what time of the day the work must be accomplished.

I spent years tending bar in various establishments in Richmond, and I think my love of late night could have its roots in those jobs, or maybe it was even earlier as I learned to appreciate the solitude and beauty of a city still asleep when I carried morning papers for the Times-Dispatch. As a child, I would spend weeks visiting my great-aunt’s house in Petersburg. She lived in an old farmhouse that was located along Route 460, at that time a busy and welltraveled route from Richmond to Norfolk. I recall summer evenings sitting on her porch

after everyone else had retired and listening to the trucks as they sped past, their tires emitting a high-pitched whine that persisted long after the vehicle was out of sight, followed by a still silence. Minutes later, the next rig began its late night symphony. My cousin told me the trucks made a unique noise because of the hill beside my aunt’s home. He explained that, when going downhill, truckers often slid the gear shift to neutral to gain more speed. “They’re in Georgia overdrive when they pass,” he told me. Now, I was never sure what

that meant, but I suppose free spinning wheels could produce the sound that accompanied the passing semis. In any case, who knows what causes a person to eventually become a night owl. Personally, in my line of work, the quiet still of late night is more conducive to writing. Throughout my life, I’ve found myself asking the question why am I heading to work when everyone is heading home. I still haven’t found the answer, but it’s good to know that even in the solitude found only after midnight, you are not alone.

improvement should always be the goal of any society/government, questions abound regarding Biden’s capability. Despite the physical and mental enhancements that boosted the 78-year-old across the finish line, Biden has slipped markedly from the strong, seasoned Democrat that Obama named second in command, leaving unanswered questions about his fitness for the task. The primary duty of every president is to secure America from external and internal threats that would undermine its international status and the freedom/welfare of its citizens. How will Biden handle the next conflict with the likes of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping or Kim Jong-un? Or an Osama bin Laden clone? We can safely bet that his resolve will be tested … and with him, America’s. Biden has already declared his intention to countermand Trump’s initiative to safeguard America’s borders, a dangerous notion that past presidents, including Democratic Party predecessors have consistently rejected. And will he stand firmly behind law and order when a

significant portion of his constituency regard it contemptuously? We also don’t know the outcome of his possible involvement with his son Hunter’s alleged illegal dealings. At least one Republican conspiracy theorist postulated that Biden is merely a stand-in for Kamala Harris and that his premature ouster will come at the hands of the Democratic Party. This may be far-fetched, but integrity is often absent in politics. This nation is politically divided and wobbling without any applied force from enemies, the potential demise that Lincoln hypothesized long ago. If America ever topples, citizens would have a front row seat at the real meaning of anarchy and/or oppression. The pulse of the nation’s concern over its future has been highly visible with the massive demand for arms and ammunition. Every American, irrespective of political persuasion, should support its elected president, respecting the officeholder’s duty to uphold the nation’s Constitution and defend our freedom/welfare. The notable exception would

be a betrayal of those responsibilities. Now, 250+ years after this resilient nation rebelled against England, its destiny remains as it has from the outset, in the hands of its foundation, God Almighty. Daniel Corso Mechanicsville

Dylan Roof ’s battle cry). They’re going to enslave children in restaurant basements (without basements?). And Joe Biden is so moderate he’s boring (and I’ll take boring over evil anytime). These falsehoods, smoke screens, lies, foolish fantasies and fake “alternative facts” (thank you, KellyAnne) are meant for one reason and one reason only! They’re meant to “keep us from paying attention to that man behind the curtain!!” The one thing (people who’ve lived in NYC for decades) will tell you (and being in the military for 24 years gives you the opportunity to meet folks from everywhere) is that “Mister” Trump is only good at “lying, smoke screens, fantasies, and fake alternative facts.” He’s honed this (“expertise?”) since 1973 when he and his daddy kept Black folks from renting “Trump Management Company’s” high-end expensive luxury apartments (this, of course, illustrates how stupid he also is) because (news flash) Black folks’ money is just as green as white folks’. Trump marked perspective

tenants’ names on a list with a “C” for “colored” to keep them out of these apartments (again, very stupid). As a reference, Google “trump management company 1973.” Trump also used a pseudonym “John Baron” when calling into a NYC radio show in the 1970s and ‘80s to disdain then Mayor Ed Koch (who knew how evil Trump was way back then). These two hated each other (because again, Ed knew the real Trump). Trump has never been an author so the only reason he’d refer to himself using the pseudonym “John Baron” was his continued cowardice, which still reigns true in 2020 (and illustrates how stupid he is to try to fool folks in 1970/‘80s). The only “evil one running rampant” (which has spent the last 47 months rampantly running) in our country will be leaving the stolen office in about five weeks (at this writing). “DJ” Trump will only be seen by historians as a mere anomaly in our continuing march to improve our infant self-rule experiment of

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Socialism exposed in the U.S. “Socialism” ... (“theory or practice where the means of capital generation is owned/ controlled by the people”). Nothing at all to do with Marx/Engels or communism (a lie from its beginning). As in “social security, the U.S. military, public schools/libraries, the local banking system, Medicare/Medicaid, etc. Why are people scared to death of the “evil one unleashed upon us” (“Joe Biden’s socialism”)? The “evil socialists” (Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren) are coming for your young. “They’re stealing our land and women!” (Always remember this was

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Constitutional democracy. DJ Trump will become known as the dark horse’s patoot who nearly ended our fledgling democracy for his own benefit. Why/how does he get 126 sitting members of Congress to commit sedition by backing his continued attempts at thwarting the democratic process (they shouldn’t be seated in the 117th Congress either)? Why are groups of hate mongers marching on the streets of D.C.(burning BLM banners)? Why is it that when we push back against racism, we’re labeled as “socialists” (or even “communists”?)? Because Trumpism has replaced all the other evil “isms.” Because Trumpism has become a “blind cult.” At least Jim Jones and David Koresh had overt cult theories. At least the true evil could be seen. Trumpism is invisible. Trumpism is the neoFascism which is replacing the old Republican guard. He (as of now) may have lost this time. But concrete fascism takes awhile to settle in. Hitlerian political theory took from 1927 until 1939 to gain a significant enough amount of foothold to take over Germany’s brand new democracy from the end of World War I. Time will tell who the “evil one” really is. It has been this way since the dawn of human beings. The Bible is riddled with stories of how evil keeps attempting to gain footholds in various societies at various times all down through history. Keep a watchful eye out. Keep an open mind and watch as Joe Biden cleans up the filth left on America’s front door and simultaneously “builds back better.” Dr. Richard Ryder Mechanicsvillez

Constituency built with your money Reading the cover story in the Dec. 16 edition of The Mechanicsville Local left me pulling my hair out. Why are taxpaying citizens so inclined to buy this bunk? I am referencing the county employees getting a bonus. In a unanimous vote (hardly surprising), the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a bonus payment of $750 for full-time employees and a $375 bonus for parttime employees. This includes all county and county school employees, some estimated 5,000. County Administrator John Budesky states in the article “this represents an effort to reward employees whose merit raises were cancelled this year due to COVID budget constraints”. Now I have been around awhile, and any definition of merit raises typically meant that specific criteria to determine which employees merited receiving a merit pay raise … but this is not done the same way in the public sector. And why not? It isn’t their money so dole it out to everyone. They (the supervisors) can remind the ever-growing public sector next election cycle just who approved their bonus and or last raise. Having been involved in local elections for a number of years, I have identified that the public sector has now gotten so large if a candidate can lock up their votes they are alone enough to get them across the finish line. Budesky goes on to state “Our employees have gone well above and beyond in the efforts to address those ongo-

ing needs”. Let’s delve into that issue in an honest manner. Just what does that mean “gone well above & beyond”? The employees of Hanover County are paid to do a job, paid a salary, which includes a benefit package that is vastly superior to most private sector employees. The pensions alone are now drowning states in debt. Their health insurance is largely subsidized by you and me, 12 or more paid holidays that most private sector employees do not receive. Often overlooked is the cost of buying back of unused sick leave and/or vacation at their retirement, paid out in lump sums and swelling each year within county budgets. To the best of my knowledge, not one Hanover County or school employee has lost their jobs during this health pandemic, nor missed a single paycheck. Not one of them has lost their health insurance like the millions in the private sector. Eight million in the private sector are still out of work. Tens of thousands of small businesses have mortgaged their homes, borrowed from every available source of funds to try and keep their businesses afloat. Bankruptcies galore. Equally appalling is the source of the funds used to pay for these bonuses … Budesky says that “the majority of the funds to pay for this are CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act related funds”. Congress in their rush to “save us” apparently put little restrictions on how this money (borrowed money, I might add) was to be used. Engage or the leviathan will swallow us. Bob Shannon King William T.E.A Party (Taxed Enough Already)

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 27, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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ANDREWS, Kenneth H., 80, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virley Dennis Andrews; and is survived by his children, Jason Andrews and Jennifer Clodfelter; grandsons, Noah and Nicholas; father, Dominic Ponzetti; brothers, Butch and Jimmy Andrews; sister, Burlene West; nephew, Clifford Dennis (Sandy); as well as other extended family and friends. The family will

BOOTH BOOTH, Arlene Claire, 71, of Hanover County, went to be the Lord on December 18, 2020. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Alberta Morgan. Arlene leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 40 years, Don;

four children, David (Alexa), Daniel (Meghan), Sarah (Jose) and Rebekah; four grandchildren, Madelyn, Gabriel, Hudson and Lincoln; a twin sister, Darlene Dulkis; and brother, Ken Morgan. Arlene's first love was her faith and family. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She is greatly loved and will be terribly missed. A special thank you to the Women of Faith Class at Cool Spring Baptist Church, for their love and support over the years. The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, at Hanover Memorial Park, 4447 Mechanicsville Tpk. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes. com.

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DOANE, Stephen Dwayne "DJ" Jr., passed away suddenly the evening of December 11, 2020, from complications of Type 1 Diabetes at 27 years old. Born July 15, 1993, he was raised in Hanover and graduated from Lee Davis High School in 2011, where he was a proud football player. DJ was preceded in death by his sisters, Alyssa Jane Doane, who passed away in 2013 from CF, and Makayla Gregory who passed away earlier this year. He never forgot the outpouring of love for the family with a home makeover (Alyssa's wish) in 2009 by the Hanover community. DJ is survived by his parents, Dwayne and Christal Doane; sister, Shayna Helms; grandparents, Robert and Debbie Bradshaw, Steve and Janice Doane, Nancy Ross, Debbie Helms and Robin Saunders; aunts and uncles, Landon and Bridget Doane, Robbie and Rose Bradshaw, Nancy-Wren Bradshaw, Pamela and Melvin Haynes, Angela Epps and David Sheffer, Kara Houchins, James Stanley and Matt Houchins. DJ loved family celebrations, time at the beach, fishing and spending time with his sidekicks, Dwayne, grandfather and Uncle Landon. He was the life of the party, avid Washington football fan, always had a smile and will be greatly missed. In our hearts until we meet again. The fam-

ily will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Due to COVID-19, the family requests that everyone wear a mask. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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GARRETT, Karen L., 66, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Muriel Garrett. She is survived by her twin sister, Kathy Hodges; her nephew, Michael Hodges; her niece, Kaitlyn Hodges; a greatniece, Mackenzie Hicks; her fur babies, Little Lady and Daisy; and many other cousins and friends. Karen was a retired employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She enjoyed several hobbies such as reading, cooking and NASCAR. She loved the beach but her greatest joy was her family. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to Hanover Humane Society or a charity

of your choice. The family also would like to thank the staff of the ICU unit of Memorial Regional Medical Center and Bon Secours Hospice for their care and compassion during Karen's final days.

KRUG, Walter William Jr., passed away on December 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents. Walter W. Krug Sr. and Katherine Montgomery Krug Toler. He is survived by his wife, Lanette Krug; two daughters, Julie Krug and Yvonne Rice; his stepchildren, Kenneth, Michael and Steven Childress and Donna Adams; his grandchildren, Jordan, Kirby, Tip and Tula (twins) and Ashley and Jack. He is also survived by 12 stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren, two nieces and two great-nieces. A graveside service was held Friday, December 18, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery.

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LANE, Jean Fearnow, 73, of Mechanicsville, went peacefully to be with her Lord after a brave battle with cancer on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Norma Fearnow; see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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and was also preceded by her son, Rick Kidd; and brother, Raymond M. Fearnow. Jean is survived by her husband of 27 years, Floyd Lane; son, Jeff Kidd; grandson, Gavin Kidd; stepson, Bryan Lane (Katie); brother, Herbert C. Fearnow Jr. (Brenda); sister, Wanda F. Birch (Jim); twin sister, Joan F. Currie (Donald); sister in-law, Martha M. Fearnow; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was part owner and an officer of Mrs. Fearnow's Brunswick Stew, a longtime family business. She was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling. Throughout Jean's life she always put God, her family and her friends first. A private visitation will be held at Bliley's Staples Mill Friday, December 18, 2020. Services will be held at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. Livestream of Jean's service can also be viewed at blileys.com/obituaries, where condolences may be offered. Private interment will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday, December 21, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

MAIDEN.

MAIDEN, Ophelia Weatherford, 96, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday,

December 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Maiden Sr. Ophelia is survived by her children, Shirley Webb (Jim), Sam Jenkins and Linda Weatherford; four grandchildren, Steve, Jennifer, Cindy and Brandi; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

MCDEVITT

McDEVITT, Emma Giesela Gerecke, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020. She is survived by her children, Karin Kough, Monica Lipford and Christopher Kough; and grandchildren, Brandon Lipford, Olivia Smith and Hunter Smith. Emma was a talented painter who lived a long and creative life. She will be remembered in colorful family stories too numerous to count. An inurnment service will be held at Washington Memorial Park on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

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NESSELRODT, John Robert, 80, of Hanover, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born October 2, 1940, to Andrew Roosevelt and Pauline Ours Nesselrodt. He graduated from Broadway High School in Broadway, Va., in 1958. He attended Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Nesselrodt served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering in Vietnam as a Commander of Combat Engineering Company. He was a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, where he achieved the level of Fellow. He served as president of Virginia Section of ITE and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineering. He was a retired engineer of Virginia Department of Transportation with 32 years of service. Mr. Nesselrodt participated in the development of the Metro Rail System and the Computer Rail Service in Virginia. He was a member of Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals for 30 years. He loved gardening, farming and going to farm auctions. For many years he provided food for various feeding programs in Richmond. He enjoyed traveling and visited many states and Mexico. His favorite vacation spot was Nags Head, N.C., where he visited annually from 1973 to present day. Mr. Nesselrodt was a long time member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Hanover where he held various offices. He participated in a local youth program which repaired

homes for low income and disabled residents. He also enjoyed working in Methodist mission programs. Mr. Nesselrodt was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, JoAnne Jenkins; his son, Brian Andrew (Stephanie); and four grandchildren, Isaiah and Georgia Nesselrodt and Ryan and Riley Doyle. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider performing an act of kindness for a needy person or contribute to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

(Dwight); seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Helen graduated from John Marshall High School, Class of 1955. After her children were of school age, she was employed by the Baptist Foreign Mission Board until her retirement. Helen and Jim joined Chamberlayne Baptist Church in Richmond on January 25, 1970, where she faithfully served until her passing. Graveside services were private. Arrangements are by the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. Online condolences at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWCOMB

NEWCOMB, Helen McKinney, born February 7, 1937, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, was welcomed into Heaven on December 13, 2020, by her father and mother, Lonnie and Helen McKinney; her brother, Buckie McKinney; and her sister, Joyce Miller. What a joyful reunion that must have been. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of almost 65 years, James B. Newcomb Jr.; sons, Steve (Jane) and Glenn (Janet); daughter, Sherry Webb

OSBORNE, Peggy Ann, (Crummett), 89, of Highland Springs, Virginia, left this Earth to be welcomed into the glory of Heaven on December 14, 2020. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, on her mother's 21st birthday, August 20, 1931. She enjoyed a happy childhood, which included attending Bishop Memorial Methodist Church with her family. Peggy graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1948. She was married to the love of her life, Ernest L. Osborne Jr. ("Ozzie"), for 53 years and her life was devoted to caring for her family. Peggy was undoubtedly the world's best mother and "Nana," and was the heartbeat of her family. She cherished her family and particularly enjoyed spending time with them at the beach and at her parents' home on the Pamunkey River. She was a

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true "people person" who never met a stranger and showed incredible warmth, kindness and generosity to everyone she encountered. Helping and caring for family and friends brought her immense joy. Her fun-loving nature and boundless energy made her the life of every party. She loved to sing and dance (even a broken hip couldn't keep her down) and she lived by the motto, "No fools, no fun!" She had a youthful spirit and special love for babies and children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Osborne Jr.; parents, Elmer and Eleanor Crummett; and sister, Jean Crummett Deagle. She is survived by her son, Michael Mays (Sherry); daughters, Deborah Henderson (Rob) and Terri Regali (Frank); grandchildren, Stephanie Regali (Jason), Silas Mays (Danielle), Lindsay Regali, Tyler Mays (Kevin), Corey Henderson and Kyle Henderson (Austin); greatgrandchildren, Roman Pruitt, Aria and Giavanna Mays, Lucas Goehring and Sage Henderson; and stepdaughters, Gayle Thompson and Karen LeLay and their families. She was a member of Highland Springs United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at Washington Memorial Park on Monday, December 21, at 1 p.m. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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PENKALSKI, Hellen May, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; son, David; and brothers, Marshall and Charles Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Medek; sons, Daniel, Donald and Duane Penkalski; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Whitaker; and brother, Johnny Lewis. Hellen loved flowers, dancing and music. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, December 18, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 19. The service can

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PRESSER, Erich Anton, 84, of Mechanicsville, from Munich, Germany, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as a sister and stepbrother in Germany; and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beverly Presser; daughter, Rita Presser; three stepsons, Les Shelton, Lance Diehr (Bonnie) and Scott Diehr; four stepgrandchildren, Kelly and Keith Shelton, Austin and

Bryan Diehr; three stepgreatgrandchildren; mother-in-law, Erline Goodwyn; as well as his family remaining in Germany. Growing up in Germany during WWII, Erich came to America at age 19 and gave back by serving for 3.5 years in the U.S. Army. He retired from Hauni Richmond. Erich was raised Catholic in Germany, and served as an Altar Boy. He played soccer with the German-American Soccer League, scoring the only goal against Germany during the Tobacco Bowl. A decorated skier with the Richmond Ski Club, Erich enjoyed shooting at the range and dancing. A celebration of Erich's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the veteran's organization of your choice. bennettfuneralhomes.com. see OBITUARIES, pg. 27

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although initial steps to correct the problem were included in last year’s budget. “Our associations also ask that extra compensation be paid to teachers on the steps in the 10- to 25-year range of the salary scale most affected by salary compression. Both HEA and HPE members indicated that fixing salary compression for teachers and continuing the movement to a linear scale should be a priority for the school board,” Matthews said. County teachers also listed planning time, or lack thereof, as a priority on their budget wish list to board members. “Beginning with the second semester of the present 2020-2021 academic year, we ask that the school board to consider designating one day

per week as an asynchronous learning day: to give students additional time to meet expectations, to give teachers additional time to prepare lessons and to give custodians an extended opportunity to deep clean facilities,” Matthews told board members at a meeting earlier this month. Employees also asked that the current budget absorb the increased costs for employees associated with health care coverage. The Hanover Education Association (HEA) and Hanover Professional Educators (HPE) have collaborated on teacher surveys and the compilation of a list of priorities for the upcoming budget year. “We ask that the school board fully absorb the entire cost of the employee’s share of any health insurance increase,” Matthews read from the joint of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported I the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Grand larceny building was reported in the 10200 block

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. William, Animal ID# 577357, is a 6-year-old male neutered canine/pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines given and is Heartworm test negative. William is a very nice dog that was surrendered a few weeks ago. He is really good around people. William has a knack for listening to commands. He sits when told and also gives paw. William also is housebroken. He does well on a leash. William seems to be friendly with most dogs he socializes with. He will make a good house dog. Jake, Animal ID# 577182, is a WILLIAM 2-year-old male feline domestic short-hair. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Jake is a super JAKE sweet boy. He came to the shelter as a stray. Jake seems to have previously been around people because he loves them. He loves to sit in your lap and purr. Jake also does well with other cats. He is well litterbox trained. Jake will do well as both an indoor/outdoor cat. Moana, Animal ID# 577188, is a 5-yearold female spayed canine/pitbull. She MOANA has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Moana is a sweet girl that has been in the shelter for over a month now. She loves to be around people. Moana does very well on a leash. She is a calm dog for her breed. Moana will do best as an only dog in her new home. Oreo, Animal ID# 577314, is a 2-year-old female spayed feline domestic shorthaired. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/ OREO FIV test negative. Oreo is a very nice cat who was surrendered about a month ago. She has a sweet disposition. Oreo loves to be scratched on the head. She will sit with you for hours just wanting some love. Oreo seems to be well litter-trained. She will make a great house cat. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- McKenna Salvant qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Belmont University.

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Married 60 years

Celebrating Christmas -- The Local way

Photos submitted by Jessica Rice, above, and James Doran, right

Photo submitted by Dr. Kim M. Allen

John and Barbara Allen of Mechanicsville celebrated their 60th anniversary on December 24 in Cape Town, South Africa, and Johannesburg City with their daughter, Dr. Kim M. Allen.

Jessica Rice and her family have been busy heading into the Christmas holiday with visits to the Mangohick Fire Department where the children got some time with Santa Claus to discuss their wish lists. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been shopping locally and also planning more adventures. The Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department treated kids in their coverage area with Santa Runs. The Jolly Old Elf took the time for a photo on Dec. 12.

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ASHLAND/WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell

Andrea Lindgren named to Berry College Dean’s List for fall semester

Hanover Rotary continues Red Kettle campaign support

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Ashland collections bring in almost $1,100; club has been ringing the bell for 33+ years Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com he Red Kettle campaign, which started in San Francisco in 1891, has been the Salvation Army’s most prominent fund-raiser. For more than 133 years , the Salvation Army Central Virginia has been helping local communities. The Annual Red Kettle Christmas campaign enables the Salvation Army to provide food, toys and clothing during the holidays. The monies also help with the many programs the Salvation Army provides local-

ly, including shelter, food, day care for children, a safe place for at risk children the newly renovated Boys & Girls Club, plus many other services for individuals and families. The Hanover Rotary Club has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for over 31 years. President Penny Guiles said, “We are happy to report this year’s donations from the generous Ashland and surrounding area citizens, collected at Walmart Ashland, totaled $1,095.31. For more information, go to SalvationArmyCentralVA. org or hanoverrotary.org.

ROME, Georgia -Andrea Lindgren of Ashland was named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List at Berry College. The Dean's List honors

students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. For more information, visit www.berry.edu.

Finchum earns Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate University Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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Five-year-old Brier Wootten of Ashland gives to the Hanover Rotary Club in helping the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. Also shown are Penny Guiles, Rotary president; Michelle Nelms, Rotary public relations chair; and Samantha Nelms, an Atlee High School student volunteer.

HAMILTON, New York -- Corey Finchum, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2020 Dean's Award with Distinction. Finchum is a Economics

major from Beaverdam, and is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the spring 2020 semester earn the Dean's Award with Distinction.

The Universe from the Center: Following up on Hyabusa 2 and asteroid samples By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has ceased public viewing due to the pandemic until further notice. We are working on a method for streaming live video from the Observatory to our website, and hope to provide that as an alternative to actual visits. Watch the web site (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. “Why didn’t you say anything about the ‘Christmas star’ so recently in the news?” Honestly, I was aware of the conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn but not how close the two planets would appear. Sorry I missed it,

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and hope you had a chance to see it for yourself. asteroid to create a crater. The samples are ini(Besides, it’s my opinion tially described as containthat the “Star of Bethlehem” ing dark granular material. was a series of conjunc(Ryugu is thought to be tions between Jupiter and essentially a “flying gravel Venus.) mine.”) Hyabusa 2 follow-up: A further surprise is The Japanese Aerospace that some of the material Exploration Agency may be volatile, since gas (JAXA), successfully recovventing from the samples ered the sample capsule has been detected and with samples from the confirmed not to be conasteroid Ryugu on 2020 tamination with terrestrial Metro Creative Graphics December 6. There are two atmosphere. separate samples. One from So, what’s an “asterthe surface. The other is from material exca- oid?” Mostly scattered in orbits between those vated by a probe deliberately crashed into the of Mars and Jupiter, asteroids are thought to be

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leftover material from the formation of the solar system. Ranging in size from the minor planet Ceres down to only a few meters across, they are all about 4.5 billion years old. How many of them are there? Thousands known, perhaps millions as yet undiscovered because they’re too small to detect from here. What they are not is crowded together into dense clusters a la Star Wars and evasive maneuvers by the Millennium Falcon! Collisions between asteroids, while likely to be rare are the likely origin of most meteorites (unlike meteors which are thought to be fragments of comets). In the 1930s astronomers recognized that see HYABUSA, pg. 17

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asteroids vary in color and where specific types can be found in the “asteroid belt.” z S-type asteroids are “stony” – various silicate minerals. They are mostly in the inner part of the belt, from 2 – 3.5 AU from the Sun. Somewhat reddish in color, they are dark (low albedo) and show low abundances of volatiles. z M-type asteroids are metal rich with reflectance spectra indicating iron and nickel. They have slightly higher albedo than S-types, but share the same region of the asteroid belt.

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“We also ask you to examine elementary class sizes to see what reductions can be made at that level.” Also included on the list of priorities was a request for a

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meeting. Apparently, those appeals did not fall on deaf ears as Hanover becomes one of the few metro counties participating in winter sports. Officials said the decision was accompanied by full school board support. Students who spoke at the meeting said the lack of winter sports left a noticeable void in their athletic pursuits, and some said the decision could even affect their ability to obtain college scholarships. Most cited the emotional impact of sports and the ability to interact with teammates. For some seniors, it was their last chance. “In the short time I’ve participated in track conditioning, my mental health has vastly

z C-type asteroids are the most common, concentrated near 3 AU but can be found from 2 - 4 AU from the Sun. They are very dark and rich in carbonaceous material. Many also contain significant amounts of volatile materials, particular water. (Think Ryugu, which is a C-type.) z P-type asteroids are found farther out, from 3 – 5 AU, peaking near 4 AU. They are slightly reddish in color, and may contain substantial carbon-rich (organic) compounds, similar to comets. Asteroids are not uniformly distributed in the belt. There are significant “gaps” in their spatial distribution due

to orbital resonances with the regular revolution of Jupiter. Asteroids with orbital periods which form integer ratios with Jupiter’s period (e.g. 2:1, 3:1) get kicked out of those orbits, forming the so-called Kirkwood Gaps. There also are several classes of asteroids which are not part of the asteroid belt. We’ll discuss those in February. Lunar phases for January: Last Quarter on the 6th, at 4:38 a.m.; New Moon on the 13th, at 12:02 a.m.; First Quarter on the 20th, at 4:03 p.m.; Full Moon on the 28th at 2:18 p.m. All times are Eastern Standard. (For time zones west of here, the New Moon happens on the 12th.)

Predawn planet watchers early in the month can still see Venus to the southeast. Venus will be the brightest thing in that direction until the Sun comes up. Mars will be due south around 7 p.m., and sets around 1 a.m. Jupiter and Saturn are setting around 6 p.m., so you’ll only have a couple hours after sunset to see them to the southwest. Saturn appears below Jupiter as they separate from December’s close conjunction. At mid-month, about two hours after sunset, we find the constellation Perseus at zenith. This is not home to a lot of bright stars, but you can find the interesting variable binary

Algol about 8 degrees to the northwest. (My undergraduate advisor discovered a third component to this system, and elicited groans from a meeting when he announced that “Algol is divided into three parts.” Students of Latin and readers of Julius Caesar will know whence that comes!) Turning to the northeast, bright Capella, about 58 degrees above the horizon, is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga. Behind you, to the southeast at 65 degrees elevation, Aldebaran marks the bright heart of the Bull, the constellation Taurus. The Pleiades are to the

south, a bit higher at 76 degrees. To the east, we see the bright “twins” of Castor above Pollux, in the constellation Gemini. They’re not even the same brightness, but they’ve been paired as such since antiquity. Below these two, at about 23 degrees your binoculars will reveal the open cluster known as the Beehive. Orion needs no introduction! If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@ rmc.edu..

$300 school supply stipend for all teachers as well as a stipend for those that are forced to surrender their planning periods for other assignments. Members also expressed a desire to provide more than the 3% raise for teacher and classroom assistants.

Callahan said bus drivers also were asked to list top three budget initiatives to increase their compensation. The ranked VRS membership as number one and that request was included in the joint presentation. Teachers also expressed

concerns regarding the work/ life balance and an increasing demand on schedules. “Other factors that our members listed on the surveys that impacted their work/life balance include the increasing number of after-school meetings, standardized test proc-

toring, the growing amount of paperwork, and the additional professional days added to the school calendar,” Callahan said. “There needs to be a reduction in unnecessary duties, and many of these factors can be addressed without impacting

the budget,” he added. Superintendent Michael Gill told school board members that compensation is a major priority in planning for the upcoming budget. The superintendent will present the 2021-2022 budget next month.

improved and I find myself more positive and happy to be in school,” said Autumn Just as she asked board members to restore the indoor track season. Spectators will not be allowed at winter sports events. As parents and students plan for second semester in Hanover’s continuing optional instruction, more of them are opting for a return to face-to-face instruction. Accommodating all of those requests is a top priority for school administration, according to Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent for instructional leadership. Most of those requests are from parents whose children chose online elementary instruction last semester, but are seeking a return to in-class instruction for the second term.

More than 500 parents are requesting a return to face-toface instruction in elementary grades, while only 10 requested to switch from face-to-face to online. Regarding the numbers, Greif said “they’re not evenly distributed” among campuses “so that makes staffing and reallocating resources a little more challenging.” Additional elementary staffing has been acquired to accommodate the large number of students wishing to return to in-class instruction. While the challenges vary in middle and high school in accommodating the requests, solutions will require flexibility and some teachers could teach both online and in-class. “As we said in the fall, we knew the major challenge for second semester is the rearranging, and the rearranging

is sometimes going to impact teachers or students who aren’t ever changing their learning setting,” Greif said. Greif said the requests are necessitating staffing adjustments and some high school students currently enrolled in online classes might return to campus for some classes while taking others online. “We are looking to reallocate our resources to accommodate as many requests as we can,” Greif said. Requests for ELS students, disabled learners and Pre-K-3 learners are considered first, followed by attention to students who are struggling academically “in their current settings” or students who are having technological problems that have not currently been solved. Officials also are exploring options to expand elementary

art, physical education, and library learning opportunities, addressing some concerns expressed by parents earlier this fall. “We are trying to work through some better options on that,” Greif said. Parents also had requested a second elective option for middle school students, but Greif said the idea of “remixing” students didn’t seem viable, but said mini-electives would be available for “enrichment.” Plans for the second semester are ongoing and schedules are being compiled as restaffing and reorganizing staff continues. Greif said one constant does, however, remain. “What has not changed between semester one and semester two is that our health plan mitigation strat-

egies will still be followed,” Greif said. “They are just as important on Feb. 3 as they are today: making sure we have appropriate social distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing, and all of the other strategies we have been carrying through the fall semester.” Superintendent Michael Gill said school officials are working overtime to adjust to meet the requests and maintain choices for parents and students. “We are continuing to do everything we can to maintain both options. We continue to plan for the second semester and do everything we can to honor both of those options,” Gill said. Grief said parents will be notified in January with final decisions on those transfer requests.

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“The Christmas Setup” (2020) Ben Lewis. Å

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Disney Channel’s Epic

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“Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Å

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The Mechanicsville Local

December 23, 2020 19

Better Business Bureau offers warning about scam vaccines Central Virginia.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- With the United States having approved a COVID19 vaccine, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages. “Even though these vaccines are to meet a critical healthcare crisis, including life and death concerns, sadly it won’t deter scammers and thieves from doing evil to the innocent, so consumers must remain ever vigilant,” said Barry N. Moore, president & CEO of the BBB serving

What to expect from scammers: Government officials have already been cracking down on phony COVID testing kits and treatments. Now, they are ramping up efforts to prevent the sale of fake vaccines. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is working with the drug companies developing the vaccines to stop the sale and distribution of phony versions. Also, the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies claiming they had

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a product to cure or prevent the virus. Selling fake vaccines and other treatments is likely only one of many ways scammers will try to cash in on the vaccine release. Watch out for phishing messages attempting to trick you into sharing your passwords and personal information. Con artists have already impersonated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in phishing emails that claim to have news about the disease. BBB also has seen an increase in scams using robocalls to impersonate

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government officials. How to spot a coronavirus vaccine con: z Research carefully: Scammers are very creative, so be skeptical of anything that seems too good -- or crazy -- to be true. Double check any information about the vaccine with official news sources. And be aware that none of the vaccines can be currently purchased online or in stores. z Check with your doctor: If you want a vaccine early, reach out to your healthcare provider about your options. If you don't have a primary care physician, check out the official website of your local health depart-

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ment for more information z Ignore calls for immediate action. While you may want to be first in line for the vaccine, don’t let that sense of urgency cloud your judgment. Scammers try to get you to act before you think. Don't fall for it. z Think the link may be real? Double check the URL. Scammers often buy official-looking URLs to use in their cons. Be careful that the link is really what it pretends to be. If the message alleges to come from the local government, make sure the URL ends in .gov (for the United States). When in doubt, do a separate internet search for the website.

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Raceway readies for 75th birthday bash By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News When looking back on the history of Richmond Raceway, one of the notes that caught track president Dennis Bickmeier’s eye was that it was the first racetrack to host an auto race in Virginia after World War II. “I feel like we’ve been making an impact ever since,” he said. Since its 1946 debut as a half-mile dirt track at what was then known as the Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds, the historic raceway has grown and evolved along with the motorsports industry, playing host to many of NASCAR’s most memorable moments and undergoing transitions that reflected the progression of the stock car entity as a whole. Those are among the moments that Richmond Raceway will be highlighting with its year-long commemoration of its 75th anniversary season in 2021. “We want to make sure that we take the time to honor the 75 greatest moments in Richmond Raceway racing history, and we want to make sure that we can engage our fans in a storytellers’ series, whereby fans can tell their stories about their greatest memories of Richmond Raceway,” Bickmeier said. Raceway officials plan to

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Auto racing fans can expect more than just fireworks in 2021 as Richmond Raceway celebrates its 75th birthday.

share those stories through the track’s social media channels. A committee that they put together will come up with the 75 greatest moments in the history of the raceway, and those moments will be rolled out in groupings of 10 throughout the course of 2021, with

anticipation expected to build up towards the number-one moment’s reveal. Likely top candidates include the venue’s transformations, from when it was first paved in 1968 to when bulldozers, with the first being driven by Richard Petty, started dig-

ging up the track right after Neil Bonnett in 1988 won the final race on the half-mile configuration. Less than seven months later, Richmond hosted its first Cup race on its nowiconic 0.75-mile, D-shaped layout. There were a couple other

firsts that could land high on the 75 greatest moments’ list. Ted Horn won the track’s first major auto racing event, an open-wheel race, on the track’s first iteration in Oct. 12, 1946. Lee Petty won the

As promised, Hanover County schools reached a decision about whether or not to permit the winter sports season to begin last week. And the decision, announced Thursday, was to let the season start. Tryouts and organized practices for high school athletes may begin when students return from their winter break on Jan. 4. “We understand the importance of sports and other extracurricular activities to our students’ wellbeing beyond the playing field and believe this decision to offer a limited season allows us to continue offering a holistic education in these uncertain times,” the school system said in a statement released see HCPS, pg. 23

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first NASCAR Cup Series race hosted at Richmond on April 19, 1953. Harry Gant took the checkered flag in the raceway’s first-ever night race on Sept. 7, 1991, making it the second active track on the current schedule (Bristol being the first in 1978) to host a Cup race under the lights. Bickmeier also recalled the infamous 1986 wreck in which race leaders Dale Earnhardt and Darrell Waltrip collided and crashed with two laps to go, setting the stage for Kyle Petty to collect his first career win in Cup. That wasn’t the only time that a crash at the front would involve an Earnhardt and set up an unexpected winner in Richmond. In 2008, Kyle Busch was driving in his first of 13

seasons for Joe Gibbs Racing after Dale Earnhardt Jr. moved to the organization – Hendrick Motorsports – that Busch had raced for the previous three years. Late in the Richmond spring race, Busch made contact with Earnhardt Jr., spinning out the latter and putting the former behind Clint Bowyer, who went on to grab the victory. The spin led to a memorable post-race interview by Earnhardt Jr. in which he said, “Whether it’s fair or not, he’s going to need some security from all of us.” Ten years later, after the two drivers united to discuss the race in an oral history by Jeff Gluck, Busch celebrated his victory in the spring race – his fifth of six Cup wins on the track – with fans in the stands on the front stretch. In addition to the fans’ experiences and memories taking center stage, Bickmeier sees

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Above, Modified stock car action at the Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds that opened in 1946 and is now a threequarter mile NASCAR-sanctioned facility known as Richmond

the year-long celebration as an opportunity for the entire NASCAR industry to rally around a significant anniversary at one of the series’ storied staples, which has hosted at least one Cup race every year since 1955. The short track – one of three that are less than a mile on the Cup slate – will also bring back races for two series that have either returned this year or will do so in 2021 after longtime absences. The Camping World Truck Series came back this past fall for the first time since 2005, and it will compete in Richmond again for the second consecutive season on Saturday, April 17. The Truck Series shares the two-race weekend with the Cup Series, which will hold its day race on Sunday, April 18. Later that year, the NASCAR

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Raceway. Drivers had to be careful not to run off the track back then or they would find themselves out in the woods. At left are two early aerial views of the track, from 1953 (top) and 1963.

Whelen Modified Tour, which com. Goochland Gazette. He can be last competed at Richmond in Nick Vandeloecht is sports reached at nvandeloecht@pow2002, will come back to host a editor of Powhatan Today and hatantoday.com. Friday night race on Sept. 10 ahead of the Xfinity-Cup doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 11. “Next year will be about creating new memories certainly,” Bickmeier said, “but remembering 75 years of previous history and memories as well.” As Richmond Raceway recounts its 75 greatest moments, fans can stay tuned by following its social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram (@richmondraceway) and Twitter (@ RichmondRaceway) and downloading the Richmond Rob Witham for The Local Raceway mobile app for Apple Patrick Henry softball player Saxon Radcliffe committed or Android. to continue her academic and athletic career at East 2021 NASCAR race tickTennessee State University in a signing ceremony at Patrick ets are available for purchase Henry High School on Feb. 5. With her are her brother, via phone at 866-455-7223 or Maddox Radcliffe (left) and her father, Chad Radcliffe. online at richmondraceway.

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Thursday. While high school sports will be allowed to proceed, middle schools will not be allowed to play. Eighth-grade athletes

will, however, be allowed to try out for high school teams. During the regular season, county schools will only be allowed to compete against each other. Those schools that qualify for postseason, however, will be allowed to participate in

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the playoffs. The decision to let the students play is not set in stone. “Nevertheless, we remain concerned about the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases reported recently in our county and school division,” the state-

ment said. “We will continue to monitor this closely and make any decisions regarding sports or our daily operations that may be necessary.” The statement, signed by Superintendent of Schools Michael Gill, Assistant

Buchanan to UVA

Superintendent of Instructional Leadership Jennifer Greif and Director of Secondary Education Robert Staley, encourages the entire community to take the steps needed to ensure student-athletes can play. “In order to ensure a suc-

cessful sports season, we need every person in our community to stay vigilant in mitigating the spread of COVID-19,” the statement said. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Atlee swimmer Logan Amatruda (seated, center) committed to continuing his academic and athletic career at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb. 5. With him are (clockwise, from left): his mother, Cyndi Amatruda; swim coach Geoff Brown; and Atlee head swim coach Karen Seeber; and his father, Dan Amatruda.

Atlee state wrestling champion Evan Buchanan (seated, center) committed to compete for The University of Virginia in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb 5. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Robert Buchanan; wrestling coach Jacob Godbolt; Atlee head wrestling coach Gabe LaVey; wrestling coach Joshua Moses; and his mother, Julie Buchanan.

Atlee senior Mark Isabelle (seated, center) committed to continue his academic and lacrosse career at Shenandoah University in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb. 5. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Alan Isabelle; Atlee head boys lacrosse coach Fielding Crawford; his brother, Chris Isabelle; and his mother, Wendy Isabelle.

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Atlee senior Sophie Lucas (seated, center) committed to an equestrian career at the University of Georgia in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb. 5. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father, Mike Lucas; equestrian coach Charlene Good; and her mother, Tina Lucas.

Atlee goalkeeper Katie Pierson (seated, center) commited to play collegiate soccer for the University of Lynchburg in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb. 5. She is joined by (clockwise, from left): her mother, Sarah Pierson; Atlee soccer coach Alfonso Favale; Atlee head soccer coach Bruce Lovelace; Atlee soccer coach Jo Ellen Jacob; and her father, Steve Pierson.

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Atlee senior Connor Ryan (seated, center) committed to play men’s lacrosse for Berry College in Conway, Arkansas, in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on Feb. 5. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Bill Ryan; Atlee boys lacrosse coach Brekan Kohlite; Atlee head boys lacrosse coach Fielding Crawford; and his mother, Beth Ryan.

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

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

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

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

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 10 AM, Worship 9 AM & 11 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Now worshiping via Live Stream on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

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

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings 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 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.

Ongoing 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 more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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.

Sundays 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. A Healing and Recovery 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. 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.

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

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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.

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.

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. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804789-0536.

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 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan see CALENDAR, pg. 27

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Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area. Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

The Town of Ashland is soliciting the participation of minority-owned and female-owned businesses, contractors and suppliers in carrying out this project. Such businesses may be included on appropriate bid and procurement lists by submitting a written request within ten (10) days of this notice. Requests should state the name, address, product or service, and how the firm qualifies as a minority or female owned business concern.

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Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of

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SKELTON, Lewis E. Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2020. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jennifer Lynn Skelton; and his parents, Lewis E. Sr. and Mary A. Skelton. Lewis leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 47 and a half years, Mary Samuels Skelton. He is survived by his treasured daughters, Nikki Detrick (Steve) and Lisa Wagner (Bruce Womack). Lewis is also survived by his grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Ashlynn and Emily Detrick, Devan, Joshua and Lauren Wagner and Maddison Womack. Lewis will be missed by his fur-baby, Bella. Lewis is also survived by his sister, Betty Jean Faulkner; and many extended family members. He will also be missed by his longtime best friend, hunting and fishing buddy, Jimmy

help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-7810338.

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Marshall. Lewis was a proud veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was a faithful member of New Bethesda Baptist Church. Lewis retired from Philip Morris USA after 32 years of service. Everyone that knew Lewis will remember his smile and joking personality. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family finds comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord and his precious Jenny. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 21. Interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes. com.

STEIGELMAN, Judith "Judy" Lewis, passed away, supported by family, friends and the medical staff at VCU/ MCV Hospital on Monday, December 14, 2020. Judy was born in Richmond, Virginia, to John and Grace Lewis on November 5, 1971. Judy, a lifelong Richmond area resident, identified all stages of her life in Central Virginia. Whether growing up in Studley surrounded by family and friends; attending Virginia

at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

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ter, call the church at 804-7469073; for more information, all Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon. This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more infor-

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.

St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School or Down Syndrome Association of Richmond.

as managing editor, then editor/publisher, of the Southern States Cooperative magazine, Cooperative Farmer, editor of the Cooperative's publications and Assistant Director of Corporate Communications. In addition, he was president of the Southern States Employees Credit Union. He also served as director, treasurer and president of the national Cooperative Communications Association. In 1978, he was awarded the Klinefelter Award, the highest honor given by the CCA, and in 1991, he received the National Cooperative Communications Award. In the early '90s, he chaired the Corporate Identification Committee that implemented the Southern States logo still utilized today. Don was a consummate professional and made an indelible mark in the field of cooperative communications. As a journalist and editor, Don was a muchadmired "wordsmith" by coworkers, friends and family. A son of the farm, he loved writing about farming for farmers. After retirement, Don became a member of the Richmond Home for Ladies Board of Directors in 1995. Helping to lead the transition to Covenant Woods CCRC in Hanover County, he served as chairman of the Marketing and Finance committees, and as a member of the Strategic Planning and Executive committees. Don was an active member

of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Richmond. As an elder, he was a vital leader in the church's life and mission. Don was a devoted husband to Janet for 67 years and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose lifetime of integrity set an enduring example to his family. His interests included reading, history, travel, an extensive music collection, gardening and sports, especially baseball and the Yankees. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Francis Sodano; and his brother, Earl Tindall. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his children and their spouses, Rusty and Cindy Tindall, Kathy and Maurice Davis and John and Bettie Tindall; grandchildren and their spouses, Russell and Erin Tindall, Virginia and Michael Clay, Cherry Tindall, Mattie Tindall and Samuel Tindall; great-grandchild, Braxton Tindall. Well done good and faithful servant. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Feed More (1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond, Va. 23220), Westminster Presbyterian Church (4103 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230) or Covenant Woods Holmes Fund (7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111). Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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Commonwealth University, establishing lifelong friendships and sisterhoods with her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters; and growing into a beautiful woman and adult, she fostered many new and strong friendships both personally and professionally. Judy left a mark on all she touched. She loved her family, the Outer Banks, Dave Matthews, but most, her son, Turner. She fought hard and tirelessly to be with us, but in the end with mind still strong, her body failed her. For all that loved Judy know you were in her thoughts till the end. She was preceded in death by her father, John Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Trey; her son, Turner; mother, Grace; sister, Jennifer Childs and husband, Harold; and niece, Rachel; and nephews, Thomas and Jacob; and extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to

mation, call 863-381-1867.

Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To regis-

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TINDALL, Donald Russell, 90, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, died on Sunday, December, 6, 2020. He was born August 5, 1930, in Mercer County, N.J., to William Russell and Ruth Stelle Tindall. Born and raised on the family dairy farm in his native New Jersey, Don attended Princeton High School and later graduated with honors and a journalism degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. There he also met his wife, Janet Truex. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and ODK. Don retired from Southern States Cooperative after 42 years of service. During this time, he served

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