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COVID-19 stories dominate Top 10 Pandemic takes most spots as we look back at 2020 headlines that close a different year

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor As is probably the case with newspapers around the world, the coronavirus, more commonly known as COVID19, takes the lead, as well as six other spots, in our Top 10 Stories of 2020.

The pandemic has changed the way Americans live and, sadly, die. Frontline workers in hospitals have been risking their lives for months to provide care to those patients whose futures are unknown once the diagnosis of COVID is confirmed.

Families and loved ones are banned from being with the sick due to the severity of how contagious this virus is and how is spreads.

As of Sunday, Dec. 27, there had been 4,854 total deaths (4,285 confirmed and 569 probable) in Virginia. The total cases were 333,576 (282,407

TOP 10 STORIES OF 2020 1) COVID-19 -- Governor Northam & Dr. Franck 2) COVID-19 -- Survivor Raymond Shrader 3) COVID-19 -- Hanover County Public Schools 4) COVID-19 -- Hanover County government 5) COVID-19 -- Town of Ashland government 6) COVID-19 -- Cancellations -- Ashland 7) COVID-19 -- Cancellations -- Mechanicsville 8) Lee-Davis & Stonewall Jackson names 9) Wegmans’ plans to build distribution center 10) Harris retired and Budesky appointed Photo courtesy of Hanover Fire-EMS

confirmed and 51,169 probable) and total hospitalizations were 17,548 (16,986 confirmed and 562 probable).

To follow the numbers, go to https://www.vdh.virginia. gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/ covid-19-in-virginia-cases/.

We start with our Governor Ralph Northam and Dr. Thomas Franck, director of the

Chickahominy Health District, led efforts and implemented guidelines to keep Virginians and Hanoverians safe.

1 – GOVERNOR NORTHAM & DR. FRANCK On Monday, March 30, Governor Northam was straightforward in his advice

On Tuesday, April 28, members of Hanover Fire-EMS Station 7, Station 6 and Battalion 1 joined the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and MISSION BBQ to thank, support, and cheer on members of the healthcare team at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.

to the people of Virginia: “The message is very clear -- that is stay at home.”

He said residents “should stay at home to the greatest extent possible.” He also said that he is “depending on all of you to comply.”

According to the Governor’s

Office, the executive order went into effect immediately.

The Governor referred to the measure as “a period of sacrifice in an unprecedented and difficult time. It will be hard for people, and I understand, but I have faith in you as Virginians.”

He said “most Virginians

recognize this and are complying.”

“Across Virginia in the past few weeks we have seen people doing the right things,” including helping their neighbors, making masks to help medi-

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SHLAND -- On Friday, Dec. 18, a dream came true for the Roman family. After a lifetime of hard work and triumph through struggles, they became homeowners to their forever home thanks to the Hanover Habitat for Humanity program.

The Roman family immigrated from the Dominican Republic in search of the American dream.

They first moved to Hanover in 2005 and lived in a mobile home on land owned by the business they were working for. This property had no running water, forcing them to refill buckets at the truck stop nearby.

Their bathroom consisted of a bucket and bag that had to be continually emptied.

They lived like this for five years until one day they received a notice telling them they had to be off the premises within 30 days. During this time, Mrs. Roman suffered from a medical condition resulting in a major surgery that left her disabled; her husband felt like he had hit rock bottom and went

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Franklin and Romana are shown with their daughters Francheska and Alianira. Their son Guillermo is stationed in Kuwait and was with them by phone.

into a state of depression.

Despite these circumstances, they persevered -never giving up and making

sure every day was a good day for their children. Their see HABITAT, pg. 7

Convenience centers offer Christmas tree recycling HANOVER -- Through Sunday, Jan. 31, Hanover County residents can recycle Christmas trees free of charge at any Hanover County Trash and Recycling Convenience Center during normal operat-

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ing hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day except when the county is closed).

All decorations and tree stands must be removed prior to recycling.

The county’s solid waste

centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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How much is that doggy in the window (or online)?

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ICHMOND -- The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased demand for pets as people seek adding a pet to the family to ease the loneliness and tension of prolonged time at home. Many feel that they now have more time to train a puppy.

With this rising demand has come a spike in pet scams whereby online searching ends with a would-be pet owner paying hundreds of dollars or more to purchase a pet that ultimately doesn’t exist.

BBB serving Central Virginia advises extreme caution when shopping for a pet online.

Soon after cities and states began to impose tighter restrictions to curb the spread of COVID19, BBB Scam Tracker saw a spike in pet fraud reports, with nearly 4,000 scam reports received in 2020 from the U.S. and Canada. The median loss reported to Scam Tracker in 2020 is $750. Those aged 35 to 55 account for half of all puppy scams being reported this year.

Law enforcement and consumer advocates now say a person searching online for a new pet is very likely to encounter a scam listing or website.

A woman from Hampton Roads reported to BBB in November 2020 that she was looking online for a puppy for her mother’s Christmas gift.

She decided to buy a dog for $550 from one of the sites she found online. She kept all the emails and transactions that were made. She was told her dog was being shipped and then learned the shipping company was just another part of the scam. She has yet to receive her puppy, but she’s out her money.

The pandemic has given pet scammers a new tool in their arsenal. Scam Tracker reports show that many fraudsters are telling would-be pet owners they cannot meet the animals before sending money. Petscams.com, which tracks and exposes these scams, recommends using another tool popularized by COVID-19 -- video conferencing -- to meet the animal and owner virtually before buying as a way of reducing scam vulnerability.

“COVID-19 has made 2020 a very uncertain year, and a ‘quarantine puppy’ or other pet has proven to be a comfort for many people. But it also has created fertile ground for fraudsters,” said Barry N. Moore, president and CEO of BBB serv-

Who to contact if you are the victim of a pet ing Central Virginia. “People shopping for pets ing kittens have more than doubled since 2017.

The FTC also received 185 reports of parrots scam: online are prime targets for fraudsters. Knowing Petscams.com -- petscams.com/reportthe red flags of this scam can help save consumers being ordered but not delivered during the first half of 2020. Fraudulent listings for Yorkshire ter- pet-scam-websites tracks complaints, catalogues a lot of heartache,” Moore added. riers and French bulldogs are puppy scammers and endeavors to get fraudulent At the current pace, pet particularly pervasive, accord- pet sales websites taken down. scams reported to BBB will be Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -- reporting to Scam Tracker reports. nearly five times as many as BBB recommendations for fraud.ftc.gov to file a complaint online or call in 2017, when BBB published 877-FTC-Help. buying pets online its first in-depth investigative Better Business Bureau -- BBB Scam Tracker See the pet in person before study on pet scams. The propaying any money. In light of to report a scam online. jected dollar loss from these Your credit card issuer -- if you provided the COVID-19 pandemic, conscams is expected to top $3 sider a video call with the seller your credit card number, even if the transaction million, more than six times so you can see the seller and the was not completed. the total losses reported in

actual pet for sale. Since scam2017.

About BBB mers are not likely to comply With the increase in scam BBB serving Central Virginia serves Richmond, with the request, this may help activity has come an evolution the Tri-Cities, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg, avoid a scam. in tactics. Scam Tracker data as well as 42 surrounding counties from Fauquier Do a reverse image search indicates that mobile payment Metro Creative Connection of the photo of the pet and search to Mecklenburg and Northumberland to Amherst. apps like Zelle and CashApp are for a distinctive phrase in the The nonprofit organization was established in often used now, whereas Western 1954 to advance responsible, honest, and ethical Union or MoneyGram wire transfers were popu- description.

Research to get a sense of a fair price for the business practices and to promote customer conlar payment methods documented in the 2017 breed you are considering. If someone advertises fidence through self-regulation of business. Core study.

Both Zelle and CashApp have issued warnings a purebred dog for free or at a deeply discounted services of BBB include business profiles, dispute resolution, truth-in advertising, scam warnings, about pet scams. In addition, pet scammers now price, it could well be a fraud.

Check out a local animal shelter online for pets consumer and business education, and charity commonly use online advertising tools such as review. sponsored links to boost their fraudulent listings you can meet before adopting. in search results.

The 2017 BBB study noted that most scammers are unable to process credit cards. Although that remains the case, some pet scammers now use fraudulent online forms to collect credit card information.

Since the scammers do not have legitimate arrangements to process credit cards, victims may receive an error message stating that the card was declined. Scammers then direct the buyer to send money a different way. But now the scammers have stolen the credit card number, and use these stolen cards to pay for domain names of websites and otherwise fund their scam activities.

Pet buyers using a credit card need to monitor their credit card statements carefully.

In addition to telling buyers they cannot meet a pet before paying because of the pandemic, fraudsters have made COVID-19-related money requests for items such as special climate-controlled crates, insurance and a (non-existent) COVID-19 vaccine, according to Scam Tracker reports. There also were instances where purchasCannot be combined with any other discounts, coupons, savings, or offers ers wanted to pick up the pet but were told that wasn’t possible due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Chickahominy Dr. Franck Health District pointed out that director Thomas community memFranck, MD, bers and physiMPH, said on cians/care providFriday, March 6, ers can contact that the Virginia DR. FRANCK their local health Department of departments, Health (VDH) is monitoring including the Hanover County an outbreak of respiratory illHealth Department, at 804ness, called coronavirus dis365-4313. ease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Franck, who also serves as the acting director of the Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts, noted that COVID19 is caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.

“Cases of COVID-19 are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the U.S.,” Dr. Franck said. “The number of states reporting confirmed cases is growing “People who have traveled to locations where there are many cases of COVID19 may be monitored by health officials to protect their health and the health of other people in the community.”

“Many community members are wondering what they can do to stay healthy,” Dr. Franck said.

“The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to follow the same steps we recommend for preventing the flu and other respiratory infections: (1) Avoid close contact with people who are sick; (2) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; (3) Stay home when you are sick; (4) Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands; (5) Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, going to the

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RAYMOND SHRADER Mechanicsville is one of the lucky ones: He survived COVID-19.

“It felt like my head was going to explode.” That’s how he remembers the most excruciating symptom he was experiencing when he became a victim of the coronavirus.

“I didn't feel anything unusual Saturday morning. I was out running errands and

by Saturday afternoon [March 28], I had to lie down because I suddenly started feeling bad.”

He said he was in bed all day Sunday and knew that he would not be able to go to work on Monday. “I got my son to take me to my primary care doctor. They met me in the parking lot to refer me

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to Med Express to be tested for COVID.” On Wednesday, April 1, he learned he tested positive.

“I was instructed to stay home and treat the symptoms and to go to the emergency room if anything got worse. By Friday morning, I was struggling to breathe and my son had to call 911. I was rushed to MRMC [Memorial Regional Medical Center],” Shrader said.

“All I remember in the ambulance was feeling like the driver was flying and the paramedic kept saying, ‘Stay with me, Buddy! Stay with me!’ I knew then I was in trouble.”

The worst symptom he said he experienced when he was admitted to the hospital was “a raging headache.”

On April 6, Shrader was moved to the Critical Care Unit. The following day, he was placed on a ventilator. “It was touch-and-go for a few days. The nurses told my family I was ‘very’ sick and the national average for COVID patients being intubated was two weeks.”

“By God’s grace, and with prayer from so many friends and family, I was extubated only three days later, which happened to be Good Friday.”

Raymond praised the efforts of the medical teams that helped him survive COVID. “I had so many amazing nurses and doctors. One of my nurses told me I was the first one who had been intubated and extubated and left CCU alive.”

3 — COVID SCHOOLS Phase I of remote learning for Hanover County Public Schools went into effect when campuses were closed on March 13. With uncertainty dominating operations, administrators started planning for virtual classes for the district’s 17,000 students.

Since that initial closing, the status has been constantly changing, while presenting daily challenges for educators trying to provide quality instruction.

Superintendent Michael Gill said there have were days where questions outnumbered answers, but he was proud of the way in which his staff reacted to an unprecedented crisis.

“Our teachers, administrators and support staff have truly risen to the challenge.

Our curriculum staff has put together our virtual and package instruction to keep our students not only engaged but also to cover the material,” Gill said.

Parents and students also were presented with a set of unknowns during the pandemic, with a myriad of questions regarding the future.

County officials also came to rely on the Governor’s recommendations and the Virginia Department of Health’s guidelines.

Phase II of the remote learning plan was initiated shortly after Spring Break and focused on required instructional guidelines.

Hanover’s virtual learning efforts have been complicated by the lack of devices for all students.

The division was in its fourth year of a five-year technology plan that was to provide Chromebooks for all middle school students this fall, and distribute devices to high school students the following school year.

As for sports, Gill said all decisions are within the purview of the Virginia High School League (VHSL), and options are being considered.

The impact of COVID-19 on the school system’s budget became significant to the Hanover County School Board in mid-April.

To avoid any contact, members and Central Office leadership held their meeting through the Zoom application.

Upwards of 80 people attended the virtual session.

Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for Finance, told the board that initial estimates indicate the district is on sound financial ground and

“on track” to return unused funds from the year (20192020) to the county’s budget for use in the school’s Capital Improvement Plan. The fiscal year closed on June 30.

Also, the school system pledged $750,000 to assist in offsetting the county’s fourth quarter shortfall.

COVID GOVERNMENT 4 -- Hanover County In early September, the Hanover County School Board met in a special meeting to request the release of more than $4.2 million in additional CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) funding targeted for education.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors asked how some aspects of the funding would be spent regarding temporary positions, but voted to accept the federal funding.

Some supervisors urged the school board to meet and approve the funding before the board’s next scheduled meeting on Sept. 9. But school officials had earlier moved the date of their next meeting to Sept. 16 in order to accommodate an in-person meeting at the Administration Building.

That would have delayed release of the school funding by the supervisors until their Sept. 23 meeting. Since all CARES funding must be spent by the end of the year, the school board scheduled a special meeting to expedite the process and allow supervisors to finalize their approval at the upcoming meeting.

When school officials first learned of the possible availability of additional CARES funding, they submitted a preliminary request that totaled more than $7.8 million in requests. County officials notified Hanover County Public Schools that the additional allotment was about one-half that amount, or $4,290,000.

Supervisors approved a plan in late June that allot-

ted more than $9 million in CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act relief funds to a number of county agencies that must be spent by the end of the year.

The federal funds are designated as assistance to be used for coronavirus mitigation or COVID-19-related projects such as installing sneeze guards or altering public spaces to allow social distancing.

Finance Director Jacob Sumner presented a plan that provided those physical updates, but also allots more than $6 million to Hanover County schools for their mitigation efforts.

The bulk of those funds will be used to purchase laptop devices for all students from third grade up to high school.

Plans to distribute those devices during the next two years have been accelerated, highlighted by the need for remote learning highlighted during the recent crisis.

Following an assessment

by County Administrator Rhu Harris that outlined more than $10 million in cuts to his proposed FY21 budget, the board of supervisors approved the revised budget by a unanimous vote in early May. Harris highlighted a list of cost-cutting measures to compensate for lost revenues during COVID-19, including hiring freezes, delays in some projects, and the elimination of proposed merit increases for school and county employees.

The result is a 10.2% decrease from Harris’ proposed budget presented in February.

Supervisors approved a $478.2 million revised all funds budget that includes no real estate tax increase and no layoffs for current employees.

More than $6 million allotted for new parks, IT upgrades and improved lighting were removed from this year’s proposed budget.

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OPINION | The Local Views

Kale seemed to loom over holiday dinner

By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News

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t was a bitterly cold and rainy December evening, with a pre-Christmas dinner party looming, that I realized I had a kale problem.

Not a problem exactly, but more like the kind of situation where a person starts out doing something fairly straightforward — in my case putting together a dinner menu — and somehow manages to overthink, overcomplicate, and overemphasize the task until outright decisionmaking paralysis settles in and absolutely nothing gets done.

In this instance I was trying to figure out what kind of salad to serve my guests, whom I dearly loved and wanted to make happy.

And, darn it, if I was going to make them a salad to go with dinner it was going to be the best salad I could possibly make, something that would communicate both my love and admiration for them as well as the fact that I am not the kind of hostess who careens through the grocery store produce section at the last-minute and snatches up some bargain bag of wilted iceberg.

This salad, in short, had to be perfect.

The only issue was that, when a person who is not sure of how to make a perfect salad attempts to look up on the internet “how to make a perfect salad,” they are almost instantly presented with 4.6 million different recipes, suggestions and reviews, some — but not all — of which involve kale.

Kale, as it turns out, is somewhat controversial (as an early Christmas present to yourself, just Google “I hate kale.” You won’t be sorry). I soon learned there was a good chance at least one of my guests would hate it, even it was mixed liberally with radicchio and baby greens, a recipe one person claiming to be a former celebrity chef (I looked at his profile and have my doubts) said was a can’tmiss option for creating a truly show-stopping salad. It looked good, but I was still on the fence, and I hadn’t even begun to consider croutons.

What about croutons?!

Maybe you too have faced this kind of holiday issue. Maybe in your case it was not about kale or croutons, but rather about some other thing that managed to grab hold of your better judgement and haul you down some Pinterest rabbit

hole for far more time than any reasonable person would spend -- a search for the perfect giftwrapping technique, perhaps, or how to make your Christmas tree look like Beyoncé’s (guilty on that one too).

I wish I could say I finally came to my senses, threw over-analyzation out the window, and just made some deliciously simple dish that I hoped my guests would love.

I’d like to proclaim that I realized what a waste it is to worry over things that don’t matter that much in the grand scheme, and learned to focus instead on what a blessing it is to have food on your table and friends to sit around it with you.

Instead, I ended up doing a bit of both, obsessing over plenty of things but letting others be what they would be. Dinner turned out just fine, and it was a delightful evening full of perfectly decent food and the kind of laughs that make your sides hurt until the next day.

Oh, and the salad? Reader, it was iceberg.

And it was delicious.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

A special part of Christmas: Every tree tells a story

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist One of my favorite moments of the Christmas season is the quiet minutes spent sitting on the sofa and staring at the lighted tree in our living

room.

It’s the peace and solitude that only colorful lights and an array of ornaments can provide.

As my eyes wonder from each ornament to the next, I realize that each of them holds special signifi-

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cance and symbolizes a unique memory or experience.

I suppose this also answers a mystery I could never solve as a child.

As the season approached, my father would go to the attic and retrieve several huge boxes of decorations.

Most of them never made it to the tree, replaced by shinier or more upto-date ornaments, but any thought of getting rid of them was unheard of.

I now understand why all those old ornaments, tiny sleds made of see TREE, pg. 8

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Debate centers on development vs. infrastructure The stasus of the debate on development vs. infrastructure is simple.

Development has exceeded the ability of infrastructure to handle the load.

How this happened and what can be done about it is in dispute.

Virginia Law empowers municipalities to enact a Comprehensive Plan for Development. This State Law relies on local government to use good judgment and restraint.

Good judgment and restraint seem to be lacking in Hanover County.

Over the last 10, years every time our Hanover County Board of Supervisors said yes to development they could have said no. Good judgment and restraint?

A perfect example is the Hickory Grove development. In this development the county used something called TIA scoping to bypass VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) traffic requirements. This TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis) scoping process will not pass the giggle test. It allows the county to ignore VDOT and accept the developers’ traffic studies -- if you can believe it. A little research into this TIA scoping will be rewarding.

As Charlie Waddell says in his excellent letter, Hanover County is getting its fair share of state money. In spite of this, Hanover County is still 10 years behind on road improvements. It will always be 10 years behind unless something is done.

Mr. Waddell mentions federal and state grants. This is referred to as “Pie in the Sky”. Both the Federal and State Government are short on money. This means little “Pie” for Hanover County.

The Hanover County Comp Plan is a guide to orderly development. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has the power to say no to any development for any reason. The decision to say no cannot be successfully challenged see LETTERS, pg. 8

COVID-19 vaccines on the way --so are the scams Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- With the United States having approved a COVID-19 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 Central Virginia.

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.

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oldest daughter Ali said, “My parents have definitely been through the gauge, through the water, through all the storms, but none of this could have been possible without you guys. So, we really appreciate your help, we really do.

We went through a lot to get where we are, and our parents never made us feel like anything was wrong, it was just a normal day, so for them to finally have their forever home, it’s just a blessing.”

Emotions were all over the place on Dec. 18 as the family walked through their new home. One minute there were tears, the next they were jumping with joy. They knew all their hard work had finally paid off.

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 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 robo-

The family worked alongside Habitat’s construction crew and volunteers every free moment they had. They put in well over the required 300 hours of sweat equity hours Habitat homeowners must contribute in the program.

Friday ended with a Christmas parade led by the Ashland Fire Company. Friends of the community honked in support of the family.

A special “Thank you” was extended “to all who came out on Friday!”

Thanks also were sent to Restoration Church, which provided the housewarming gifts and to Hamilton Beach for the small appliances they donated to the family.

COVID-19 caused many delays in 2020 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

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calls to impersonate government officials.

How to spot a coronavirus vaccine con: 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.

Check with your doctor: If you want a vaccine early, reach out to your healthcare provider

Christmas was always the goal, but the staff never knew what each week would hold.

Thanks to quick movement by Hanover Habitat for Humanity staff, the Hanover County Building Inspector’s Office, and the USDA, which funds the mortgage, the Romans were able to sign the mortgage paperwork and receive the keys to their new home exactly one week before Christmas. The family planned to move in immediately.

Hanover Habitat for Humanity believes many of the families they serve just need a hand up, not a hand out, to accomplish their dream of homeownership.

Owning a home provides strength, stability and selfreliance. see HABITAT, pg. 11

about your options. If you don't have a primary care physician, check out the official website of your local health department for more information 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.

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est decorations, and the question of icicles or not doesn’t resonate with today’s interpretation of tree decorating.

Even with an appropriate appreciation for things past and events recalled, some of those items have made their way to the bottom of our single Christmas decoration box.

They, too, suffer the annual indignity of being excluded from the varsity ornaments that made the cut.

But, they too, return to storage each year, much too valuable for refuse, and each year I recognize fewer and fewer of the ornaments on our tree.

But sitting there admiring the serenity of a lit Christmas tree, I took notice of a few that seem to return each year.

A small embroidered model of a farm is one of my kids’ favorites, and they always ask about its origin. It’s a memory of an old girlfriend and summers spent on a farm in the Midwest and the many

friends who made those days well worth an ornament.

Other items are not so subtle. A pair of bongo drums and a golden Little Drummer Boy are all attached to my lifelong association with drums.

Although it’s been months since I held a drum stick in my hand, the influence and effect of music and the community that dwell in it has greatly enhanced my well-being.

Even the bulbed lights reminiscent of a past era are a special reminder of memories long ago when my father would sort through endless cords of tiny mazda-styled lights.

It was an annual source of irritation for him, and, each year, he pledged to trash the ancient lights. Turns out, the lights had their own badge of honor, purchased when my father was discharged from the Army following World War II and accepted a job as a manger of a Western Auto Store in Pensacola, Florida.

Long story short, those lights were purchased at his store in Florida and adorned my parents’ first tree at a small apartment blocks from the Gulf of Mexico.

Now, these lights were designed, or maybe not designed, so that one burned out bulb caused the remaining lights to go out, making it impossible to find the naughty one.

“These things are bug house,” I heard him say on many occasions as he unscrewed each one bulb after another, plugged in the cord until the lights reappeared.

The procedure played itself out on a regular basis as the season progressed, each episode fraying revived nerves and disrupting our celebration.

After my father passed away, I knew the lights would not survive. My mother had cursed them and my father’s insistence to maintain them for years. I feared they would be the first thing to go.

Years later, I discovered that old Christmas box in my mother’s attic. I sorted through boxes of old ornaments, most of them faded and dull from the years.

When I reached the bottom of the box, I encountered that same group of leftover items that adorns the bottom of everyone’s Christmas box.

There were photos of my sister and me that had been transferred into small decorations, pieces of a old manger scene and other old ornaments.

As I lifted up a long forgotten felt skirt that anchored our trees decades ago, I stopped and stared at a single strand of tree lights that looked like antiques.

To my surprise, it was the last strand of remaining “bug lights” on this planet.

I surmised that my mother was willing to discard several lines of tree lights that never worked very well, but not willing to forget the special memories that accompanied them.

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intelligent quote I have heard lately is “To protect others, protect your family, protect yourself, wear a mask”.

This is not only about you.

It also is about the people who have lost and about people who do not want to lose friends, relatives, their job, their business.

And what about emergency workers, doctors and nurses?

Have some respect for others.

After a year of death, destruction, failed business and loss of jobs, I cannot understand why anyone would still believe this is not serious. I figured when COVID-19 did not disappear on Nov. 4 as was the belief of some 74 million people, the reality of it being true may take over.

We all know that COVID19 originated in China as per the excuse we keep hearing, and we all know the destruction at Pearl Harbor originated in Japan. The difference is that

FDR listened to the experts, learned what to do, how to do it, and made it priority one to protect the American people.

Instead of acting like and doing what a president would do to get re-elected like using past accomplishments, Trump went the communist route and tried using his corruption skills to get help from Giuliani, Russia and the Ukraine to stop Biden from running for president. Three years wasted and It backfired! His scheme failed and he got himself impeached. If at first you don’t deceive, try, try again and that he did by downplaying COVID-19.

He failed at the polls for (among other reasons) ignoring the advice of CDC experts and risking the lives of millions of Americans (Republicans included) by convincing people that COVID-19 was a hoax.

He said don’t listen to the CDC

and that it is your constitutional right to ignore local government and CDC guidelines that would have reduced the spread of COVID-19.

A similarity would be like the fire department spraying water into a building to extinguish a fire and another group spraying an accelerant into the building to keep it burning.

Trump again failed at overturning the election by failing to prove fraud or illegal activity. The conservative Supreme Court of the U.S. gave him a 9-0 defeat and a big embarrassment for the party.

Someone else acting this way would be considered armed and dangerous and probably shackled for the next 30 days or until the results of a mental evaluation is completed and made available.

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for any reason. Just because they approved one development does not mean they have to approve the next one.

Control of development in Hanover is in the hands of our Board of Supervisors. Every time they say yes they could say no. No matter what else you hear.

Larnie C. Allgood Jr. Mechanicsville

Wearing mask isn’t about you, but everyone It is ridiculous that after 315,000+ deaths, over 3,000+ daily deaths, and over 240,000 new daily cases, we would still have people complaining about wearing a mask in public and social distancing. The most

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restrictions on travel and gatherings in response to COVID19 had an immediate impact on the state and local economies,” Harris said.

In addition to closing schools and disrupting the lives of millions of citizens, the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is having devastating effects on local businesses. Despite an array of government-based grants and loans, the challenges of surviving a total shutdown of the economy are significant.

In addition to attracting new business to the county, the Hanover County Office of Economic Development also is charged with supporting existing businesses in the county.

When news of the pandemic emerged, the agency began a robust effort to gauge the impacts and provide assistance to local businesses.

“Hanover County quickly moved to partner with ChamberRVA, along with our regional and local partners, to put together a survey that polled the businesses in each of our jurisdictions in the Richmond Region,” Linwood Thomas, director, said. “There were over 550 respondents and Hanover County received about 40 responses directly.”

Budget Director Shelly Wright updated the board of supervisors in early April on the financial impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the local budget, specifically a significant decline in revenue receipts.

“It’s no surprise to any of you that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on both people and economies around the world,” Wright said. “In comparison to the loss of life and suffering this pandemic has caused, the financial impact is much less important, but my job today is to help the board appreciate the financial impact.”

With a statewide forecasted

unemployment rate of 20% and businesses closed around the county, Wright said she has consulted with regional peers and county officials to revise and update impact projections.

“We had to settle on a set of assumptions that we feel are reasonable and we have done that,” Wright said. “Given the life of the stay-at-home order and an appropriate amount of time for businesses and individuals to start to rebound, we assume that it will be close to the beginning of 2021 before people are financially back on their feet and retail sales have recovered.”

That situation results, according to Wright, in a sales tax revenue shortfall for the final months of the 2020 budget and the first half of the 2021 proposed budget.

In addition to late payments on personal property taxes, Wright said real property sales also are expected to decrease.

Technology came to the forefront in early April for the supervisors, who welcomed citizen input in a public hearing through a new remote system that accepts public comment via email or voicemail.

The live-streamed meeting was plagued with technical difficulties that prohibited many online viewers from accessing the event live, a situation caused by the livestream provider.

In order to comply with Governor Northam’s edict that citizens limit assemblies to 10 people or less, the board enacted the special measures in March in response to the coronavirus crisis, allowing citizens email and phone access to air public comments.

5 -- Ashland In an attempt to boost restaurants and breweries impacted by COVID-19, the Ashland Economic Development Authority agreed in October to help through an Outdoor Heating Assistance Program.

Joe Topham, the town’s business retention and expan-

sion manager, said the heaters will make using patios “livable” for November and December.

“We can cover all the cost or most of the cost for them.”

“I think it’s a relatively modest step,” he said. “We can help some of our restaurants, who, quite frankly, don’t have a lot of cash right now.”

He did point out that the funding is available to those restaurants and breweries that support the town’s meal tax.

Topham said the restaurant or brewery seeking a heater “has to be current with all local tax and business license.”

A question pertaining to assisting non-profits, the Ashland Museum or the Ashland Theatre arose.

Topham said they must limit funding to ensure the $20,400 appropriation. That amount, he continued, would “cover each one (restaurants and breweries)” up to that now.

Each business would be eligible for $1,200 to purchase outdoor heating devices, up to a maximum of $300 per heating device.

How to disperse funds received from the CARES Act to small businesses dominated an early September meeting of Ashland Town Council.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar, who said the funding would be handled in the form of a FY2020-2021 Budget Amendment, said the town’s first half of funding under the CARES Act of 2020 was $684,010. Those monies were received by Hanover County from Virginia. The county then provided that portion to Ashland.

Farrar said the county notified town staff in July about the second half.

Referring to the action as “very formal procedural,” he said council would need to adopt a budget amendment and appropriate the CARES Act fund.

Farrar also said the CARES spending plan is similar but separate as to what was origi-

nally passed. He said the town will focus on business support, which was designated by the federal program trying to stay afloat during a pandemic.

He said the goal is “to support local governments in their responses to the pandemic.”

Direct dollars are being spent on PPE (personal protective equipment).

Farrar also noted that the funding is being utilized to “help your community engage in and live in a COVID-19 world.”

With counties being the primary recipients of state funds, Virginia directed that “a fair share” be given to towns.

Farrar said that was “the extent of the instruction. There is no real set formula on how that was to be distributed.”

Saying Ashland has a “good relationship with Hanover County,” he said the town portion – based on population – comes in two batches of $684,010 each.

In an effort to continue to meet local businesses’ safety needs as phased reopening continues, the Ashland Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved in July a second round of $35,000 in funding for the Safety Enhancement Grant program.

“This is a critical time for many small businesses here in town, and we want to step up and support our business community as they navigate this challenging environment,” said EDA Chairman Tim Shelton.

“With town council’s consideration to dedicate CARES Act funds to support this effort, we are able to take this additional step to make sure our businesses have the resources they need to safely open their doors to the public again.”

Established by the EDA in May, the Safety Enhancement Grant program assists local businesses with the costs of reopening after closure or impact due to the recent State of Emergency declaration for COVID-19 and subsequent executive orders in response to

the pandemic.

Designed in concert with local business owners, the program aims to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the diverse business community that calls Ashland home.

Grants are available to Ashland businesses for up to $2,000 to help cover the costs of supplies and materials needed to meet safety regulations set forth by the state and various trade and professional associations.

COVID CANCELLATIONS 6 – Ashland Due to concerns about the potential for community spread of the coronavirus, the Town of Ashland and Kiwanis Club canceled the Olde Time Holiday Parade. The announcement was made in early September.

This was the first time in 51 years that the parade had been canceled.

According to Ranny Robertson, parade chair, Kiwanis Club of Ashland, and Douglas A. Goodman Jr., chief of police, Ashland Police Department, the parade attracted over 110 units with 2,100 combined participants last year. Thousands of spectators lined the parade route in close quarters, sometimes two and three rows deep.

“In keeping with concerns over virus transmission and the current limitations of gatherings outlined in Governor Northam’s Executive Order #67, we cannot in good conscience move forward safely,” Robertson and Goodman said.

The Ashland Harvest Run 5K/10K, which was sponsored for 16 years by the General Federation of Women's Clubs' (GFWC) Ashcake Woman’s Club, was canceled. It is a fundraiser to benefit local charities.

Woman’s Club members agreed to cancel this year’s event, but did decide to raise funds through a GoFundMe

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campaign. Recipients were the Arc of Hanover, We Are Unique, and the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics organizations.

One of Ashland’s biggest attractions – Train Day – was canceled due to COVID-19.

Plans, however, are underway for “a stellar” event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

Maggie Beal Longest, director of the Downtown Ashland Association, said the organization “sadly reports that Ashland Train Day 2020 is canceled. This was a difficult decision for the Board of Directors, but one we feel is a necessary precaution in the face of COVID-19.”

Another favorite in “The Center of the Universe,” the Ashland Strawberry Faire was canceled. After months of behind-the-scenes planning, the board made the difficult decision to cancel the June 6 event.

“Based on local information regarding COVID-19 and its possible impact on our ability to hold the Faire, we decided to cancel it. It was a hard decision,” President Sharon Chidsey said.

The Faire provided options to vendors already committed to the Faire, including rollover of fees, receiving a refund minus a nominal administra-

tive fee, or a donation of all/ part of the fee to be earmarked for the Hanover County Public Schools and Randolph-Macon College scholarship program.

The financial impact of canceling the Faire was expected to produce a shortfall of funds. This situation made it difficult to grant scholarships and keep seed money in the bank to start next year’s Faire.

The board’s solution: all board members would personally contribute to the scholarsee TOP 10, pg. 15

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

SALLY CARLTON

CARLTON, Sally S., of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Bryan Carlton; daughter, Parker Jane Carlton; parents, John and Jane Shimchick; brother, Josh Shimchick (Nancy); sister, Jessie Stakem (Eric); motherin-law, Sharon Sweeney; fatherin-law, Doug Carlton (Jenny); sister-in-law, Erin Poland (Burke); as well as numerous

aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Sally was the Marketing Director for At Home Care Hospice. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Pl. Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

HALL, Jo Ann Baar, 76, of Mechanicsville, born to Bernard Baar Sr. and Doris Baar, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard N. Hall; and her brother, Bernard Baar Jr. Jo grew up in Highland Springs, where she graduated from

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She worked as a head cartographer for VDOT and was a devoted member of Shalom Baptist Church. Left to cherish Jo’s memory are her children, Charlene Fisher (Marvin Carroll), “Bo” Gibson (Mary Beth) and Jo Lynn Farmer (Eric); grandchildren, Ricky and Ben Carroll, Cole, Clay and Lance Gibson and Gibson Farmer; and her brother, Haward Baar. Due to current world conditions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will update friends via social media when they have more information.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jo’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601 or Shalom Baptist Church, 8116 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

HENSLEY, Bernadine M. “Bernie,” 95, of Mechanicsville, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Bernie was born in Pittsburgh on December 6, 1925, to William Hugh Rushby and Henrietta Cleer Rushby. After graduating nursing school, she married her husband of 57 years, Doug

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BERNADINE HENSLEY Hensley, and they moved to Richmond to begin their life together. Bernie spent her entire career as a registered nurse at MCV hospital. After retiring, she and her husband especially enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her interests included traveling, square dancing, reading and playing cards.

Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; and her two sisters, Anna Dunkle and Rose Fetchen.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Hensley (Katherine) of Mechanicsville; granddaughters, Erin Witt (Terry) of King George and Lisa Pickett of Montpelier. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, J.D., Madeline, Hannah, Roxie and Evie; special friend, Cindy Stolte; and several nieces and nephews. Bernie was a longtime member of Fairmount Christian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church at P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park will be private. bennettfuneralhomes.com

JENKINS, William “David” Sr., (Dave, Papa Dave), 74, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on December 20, 2020, at Memorial Regional Medical Center. David was born in Richmond, Va., March 28, 1946, to the late Ryland S. Jenkins Sr. and Kathleen Byers

WILLIAM JENKINS

Jenkins. David was known as an honest, hardworking man.

He left high school during the eighth grade to get a job and help support his family.

His first career was that of a tile setter, laying ceramic tile.

He later went on to secure a job with DuPont, where he worked his way up to become a well-respected supervisor.

Although he never graduated high school, he did later go on to secure his GED. He was very proud of that accomplishment.

David was an avid fan of youth sports. He became a coach for both of his sons’ little league teams. Once his kids were grown and the grandchildren came along, you could find him on the side lines of every game. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his family. He took great pride in his grandchildren. After taking early retirement from DuPont, he went on to physically construct his new home in King William, Va. He did everything from the drafting the plans, to the framing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, flooring, painting and tile. Aside from his family, he felt the construction of this home was one of his biggest accomplishments! David was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Freida Clark Jenkins; brothers, Arthur Cornelius “Neil” and wife, Debra Lloyd, Grover Stanley “Bootsie” Jenkins. He is survived by his brother, Ryland

Sylvester Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Bonnie; devoted daughter and caregiver, Cynthia “Cindy” Jenkins Neergaard and her husband, Richard; sons, William “Bubba” David Jenkins Jr. and wife, Paula, Michael Wayne Jenkins and his wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Lauren, Megan, Devin and Russell Jenkins, Joshua Neergaard; and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed! In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

FLORENCE KING

KING, Florence Jones, 80, of Mechanicsville, earned her angel wings December 20, 2020. Florence worked for Richmond Rubber for 40 years and for Strange’s Florist for five years. She sang in the Harbor Lights Chapter of Sweet Adaline’s and was also a member of VFW Post 9808, and in the choir at Northside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse B. King Jr.; and former husband, Robert Meredith Martin. She is survived by her children, Jeffery Martin (Teresa) and Dwayne Martin (Denise); stepdaughter, Debbie King Roberts; grandchildren, Tiffany Martin see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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If you would like to support Hanover Habitat for Humanity and other families who deserve a hand up, just like the Roman family, consider donating to www.hanoverhfh.org.

(Adam), Amanda Martin, Cheryl Gasbarro (Will), James Martin (Bree), Stormi Sanders, Jesse, Brandon and Matthew Lambert; and four great-grandchildren, Mila and Sophie Gasbarro and Violet and Ben Wolf. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northside Baptist Church.

About Hanover Habitat for Humanity

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Since that time Hanover Habitat has built homes for 66 families. People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.

Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an Equal GLENN SMITH Opportunity Housing Agency, and an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

SMITH, Glenn Aaron, 78, To learn more about the orga- of Mechanicsville, Va., passed nization visit www.hanoverhfh. away, December 18, 2020. He org. is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Robin Smith; his sons, Matthew (Ferebee) of Glen Allen and Bryan (Bridget) of Mechanicsville; and his three loving grandchildren, Millicent, Mason and Jackson. He was preceded in death by Aaron Call 804-643-4414, and Christine Smith of Chester, ext. 3 Va. Glenn was born October 3, Email: 1942, in Richmond, Va., and graduated from Thomas Dale paidnotices High School. He attended East @timesdispatch.com Carolina University and was Deadline is noon a member of the Lambda Chi Fraternity. He was subsequentFriday for ly drafted during Vietnam into the following the Army, where he later met week’s issue. his wife, Robin. They married in 1968. After the Army,

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Glenn taught at Carver and Meadowbrook High Schools for a few years and later worked for Hanover County Department of Public Utilities until his retirement in 2003.

Glenn was a longtime member of the Hanover Ruritan Club and an Eagle Scout. He loved to camp and fish and would take any opportunity to do so. He won the Virginia Bassmaster’s Tournament at Buggs Island Lake in 1972. He also enjoyed gardening, antiques and watching NASCAR, football and basketball. A memorial service will be planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association.

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Red Cross issues plea for donors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- December may be the season of giving, but it’s typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations.

Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.

The need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million blood transfusions will be given in the United States. Donations of all blood types are needed to ensure hospital shelves remain stocked to meet patient blood needs.

Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

To encourage donations this holiday season, those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. see BLOOD, pg. 27

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ASHLAND -- The Hanover County School Board recently approved the 2021-2022 school year calendar.

The calendar can be found at http://hcps.us/UserFiles/ Servers/Server_1250983/File/ Events/Calendar/HCPS%20 2021-22%20Adopted%20 Calendar.pdf.

Note that the school year is slated to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Similar to the start of this school year, the school district will limit attendance on the first day of school (Sept.

7) to pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade students to allow its newest learners and those facing the most significant transitions into its buildings first.

All other students will begin instruction on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Here are other notable highlights that school leaders hope will be helpful as you begin planning for next school year.

Two full weeks for Winter Break Spring Break is the first full week in April Election Day is a student and teacher holiday Seventeen of our schools serve as voting precincts and experience hundreds of visitors on Election Day every November. As a result, we are moving parent/teacher conferences to the day before the election (Monday, Nov. 1, 2021) in order to reduce traffic and increase safety at our schools.

Eliminated seven Early Closings to give much-needed professional learning and collaboration time to our educators. This also eliminates disruption to the school day and to student learning, as well as limits early closing-related logistical issues for families.

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Added four Flexible Learning Days (more information below) to allow for innovative instruction and additional planning time for educators, among other benefits. All four of these days are on Mondays.

What is a Flexible Learning Day? The Flexible Learning Day is an asynchronous learning day in which students will participate in carefully designed and meaningful learning activities from home. The activities will be designed to be completed independently and will not require students to login to their class. The activities can be completed and turned in to be counted within two days of the Flexible Learning Day. The Flexible Learning Days will provide teachers with opportunities to collaborate within their content area, provide time to plan instruction, participate in professional learning activities, and assess individual needs of students.

Students will be provided activities prior to the day.

Students who complete the activities will be counted as attending school for that day, allowing HCPS to maintain 180 days of learning.

More information regarding student learning opportunities and Flexible Learning Days will be shared in the coming months.

According to Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, the proposed calendars were developed by a committee of parents, teachers, support employees, and administrators and in coordination with the other major school divisions in the metro-Richmond area.

“Thank you to everyone who submitted questions or comments during the calendar planning process,” Gill added.

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by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Amanda Porch, left, (Village Bank commercial relationship manager); Jennifer Goins (Bon Secours College of Nursing senior gift officer); Jane Castelvecchi (Bon Secours College of Nursing, coordinator alumni relations); Jenny Schools (Village Bank branch manager of Mechanicsville); and Jett Odle (co-owner of Little Bean Coffee Co.)

Village Bank awards local businesses Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MIDLOTHIAN – Village Bank, a community bank serving the greater Richmond area and Williamsburg, and Little Bean Coffee Co., a local small business located in Mechanicsville, awarded Bon Secours College of Nursing with a $500 check as the winners of the November Village Bank Cash Mob nonprofit drawing.

Each month, Village Bank and a local business host the Village Bank Cash Mob to encourage customers to buy local. During the event, customers can vote between three nonprofits to win a donation from Village Bank. Little Bean Coffee Co. graciously matched the prize making the total donation of $500.

Cash Mobs are designed to encourage people to shop local by incentivizing shoppers with a monetary gift for the first (i.e. 50) customers to arrive at the event.

The Village Bank Cash Mob offers customers $5 in Village Bank Bucks to go towards their purchases.

Building off of the concept, Village Bank also is offering customers the opportunity to vote for one of three nonprofits featured at the event to receive a donation.

“Local businesses continue to ramp up their efforts working towards economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns. We wanted to look for more ways to help those businesses beyond the help we offered with PPP loans,” says Valenda Campbell, director of Marketing at Village Bank.

“Cash Mobs are not an original idea, but we felt with the Village Bank twist of helping to support local non-profits at the same time it would be a WinWin-Win situation. The recent Cash Mob event was held on Small Business Saturday encouraging the community to embrace the spirit of the idea and come out to support their neighbors.”

Little Bean Coffee Company saw double the volume of costumers compared to other recent Saturdays.

The added voting features on the Little Bean mobile app gave customers an additional

option to participate while being socially distant during COVID-19 precautions.

“Being able to highlight a local business during a pandemic, while giving back to an organization that is teaching frontline workers is an amazing way to build a stronger community” says Stephen Lock, community engagement manager at Village Bank.

Village Bank plans to continue the monthly Cash Mob events through June 2021.

Each month’s location is announced on Village Bank social media channels approximately two weeks in advance.

About Village Bank Village Bank has been serving the Greater Richmond area since 1999 and currently operates in nine branch locations, including Williamsburg. The bank is known for its dedication to customer service and its branch promise, “You’re a Neighbor, Not a Number”. In addition to providing a full range of personal and business deposit and lending solutions, the bank operates a full-service residential mortgage division, Village Bank Mortgage.

AHS Band Christmas tree pick up and disposal available Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- For those who do not know what to do with their Christmas tree after the holidays, the Atlee High School Band Boosters can help.

Tree pickup will be provided for the following subdivisions: AshCreek, Atlee Ridge, Castlewood, Chickahominy Oaks, Cool Spring Village, Giles, Green Ridge, Honey Meadows, Kings Charter,

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Thanksgiving Feast hosted sans guidelines In most school years, the last classes before Thanksgiving break are unequivocally loose and often feature a feast or party in some fashion. In a typical setting, this type of activity would be perfectly acceptable but school is not taking place in a typical setting this year: It is taking place in the midst of a global pandemic that is only getting worse.

It is in this current setting that a Mechanicsville High School teacher hosted a Thanksgiving Feast in their class without any proper social distancing, further showing the flaws in Hanover County’s current educational plan.

In a statement made by a senior who took part in the Thanksgiving feast, speaking on the basis of anonymity, “Recently at Mechanicsville High School, I had a teacher that decided to host a party involving food to celebrate the holidays. This would’ve been OK if this teacher had

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The trees will be Jan. 9, those wishdisposed of properly ing to have their and a local organitree picked up need to: zation – the Atlee Put your High School Band – tree(s) near the has been supported. curb in front of This year more than your house by 9 ever, your support is a.m. needed.

Metro Creative Connection Put a check For more inforin the amount of mation, email atlee$10/tree made payable to Atlee bandboosters@gmail.com. set limitations on food items and enforced [proper] social distancing, but this teacher did not set guidelines of social distancing or pre-packaged foods for this party.”

It is almost unimaginable that this event occurred, considering the health challenges we still face, but it did. Even worse, this particular class was missing several students due to an active quarantine that was taking place in that very same class, as confirmed by further conversations with the senior.

Despite the risks, the teacher still chose to host the party.

Even more concerning, according to the senior who took part in the feast, “This teacher did not ask for permission from the principal, stating that it would be easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.”

The students were told this information directly by the teacher, which implies that the teacher understood their actions would not have been approved by administrators. It is egregiously reckless to think that in the midst of a global pandemic, an educator was able to host an unsafe Thanksgiving Feast in a class, missing half of its students due to an active quarantine, putting

their students in unnecessary danger.

What is even more shocking is that presumably the flimsy logic this was based on was that “they would rather ask for forgiveness than permission” or, in other words, they would rather put their students’ health in danger than not have a party for Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving Feast is just another example of how the Hanover County Return To Learn Plan is weak. The plan itself lacks effective structure to cover these types of situations and what little structure it does have is often ignored.

Further examples of concern are the Return To Learn Plan has guidelines for staff to verbally screen students as they enter the building, which is entirely ignored.

The Return To Learn Plan has guidelines for bus seating, which is inconsistently managed and in some cases ignored.

The Return To Learn Plan says students may not share food, which in this instance only takes one negligent teacher to put the lives of multiple children in danger.

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Real estate tax relief available for senior and disabled residents HANOVER -- Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $52,500 or less.

The application period for the upcoming year begins Jan. 4, 2021. The deadline is March 1, 2021, for the relief to be applied to the tax bills due (first half) on June 5, 2021.

Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased.

The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it.

The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $52,500 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which

is exempted.

If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the total income.

About 1,276 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings is about $1,200 for those households; about 35% of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program.

Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.5 million last year.

Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two (2) medical doctors.

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Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two (2) years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection.

Remember, applicants must sign up by March 1, 2021 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due (first half) on June 5, 2021.

“This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,” said Scott Harris, Hanover’s Commissioner of the Revenue. “We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.”

To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6128.

If you have computer access, application forms also can be downloaded from www.hanovercounty.gov.

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

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ASHLAND – Lisa Adkins, MSW, administrator of the Hanover County Department of Community Services, has released the following to “Human Services Network Partners/Community Contacts”.

In updates and reminders, Adkins included: 1. Hanover CARES Act Funds: Funds are still available through various not for profit community partners. We hope that all funding can be provided to individuals and families in need of food, rent, mortgage or utility support. There are still see SERVICES, pg. 18

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Brannon Mantlo of Mechanicsville has proven quite the success in recent hunting ventures. He killed an 8-point buck while hunting with his “Pop Pop,” Jim Eberly, in Varina. Then, Brannon and his friend George Clark showed their prowess during a duck hunt in Lancaster County.

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ship fund to fill in the gaps.

Seed money for next year’s Faire will stay intact, allowing for a healthy start to next year’s Faire.

7 -- Mechanicsville Dave Fuller and Bret Atwood, co-chairmen, found themselves in the difficult role of having to decide whether to move forward with the annual Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, in the face of the coronavirus.

In a press release sent to The Local just before press time on Monday, Aug. 17, the two addressed “the difficult decision,” pointing out the cancellation was “due to the uncertainty and risk of potential spread of COVID-19,” as well as “the organization’s concern for the health and safety of our loyal participants, attendees, vendors and volunteers.”

The parade, which makes its way through the Village of Mechanicsville, is a favorite every year, bringing spectators from throughout the region to fill the streets.

Fuller and Atwood had released the following statement: “The difficult decision has been made by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club to cancel the 2020 Mechanicsville Christmas Parade due to the uncertainty and risk of potential spread of COVID-19 and the organization’s concern for the health and safety of our loyal participants, attendees, vendors and volunteers.

“We did not come to this decision lightly. We as volunteers spend countless hours planning, staging and working this large-scale, free community event. It is a labor of love.

“The Ruritan Club of Mechanicsville raises funds every year from sales of concessions for the Hanover Christmas Mother. Please

take a moment of your time to donate to this amazing organization in the amount (or more) that you would have spent on concessions during the parade. Donations may be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

“Thank you for your understanding.

“Save the date for the 2021 Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, Dec. 5, 2021.”

The No. 1 event in Mechanicsville – the Hanover

cancel the Hanover Tomato Festival, which was scheduled for July 10 and 11.”

The Hanover Tomato Festival is a time-honored tradition and organizers said they look forward to seeing everyone at the 2021 event, which they say will be special.

As plans for the 2021 event are being made, go to the festival website (www.hanovertomatofestival.com), Instagram (@hanovertomatofestival), Facebook (@hanoverparksrec) and Twitter (@hanoverpark-

offered their opinions, and the school board debated the issue for at least two years, the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School were officially changed to Mechanicsville High School and Bell Creek Middle School.

The action took place in midOctober.

Henry District school board representative George Sutton voted against the middle school naming, while the Mechanicsville name was approved unanimously.

The school board budgeted about $500,000 last month to accommodate the changes.

On July 14, a recommendation was made to change the names of the two schools. A 4-3 vote – Sterling Daniel and Ola Hawkins making the motions with the support of Kelly Evko and Robert Hundley and nays from Sutton, John Axselle and Norman Sulser – for approval passed.

The latest efforts to change the long controversial names began in 2018 when school board members considered a

petition seeking the changes, but voted 5-2 to maintain the status quo.

Hanover NAACP president Robert Barnette said the vote is a positive beginning in an ongoing conversation regarding equity. “The school names have been a symbol of inequality for the African American community. The decision by the school board today was long overdue and a first step towards racial justice in Hanover County.” see TOP 10, pg. 21

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Now under the supervision of Hanover County’s Parks and Recreation Department, the festival was canceled for the first time in its 42-year history.

On May 28, organizers said that the safety of the community was their top priority.

They also assured Hanoverians and our neighbors that they remain committed to doing their part to protect all those involved with all Parks and Rec activities, and that includes those attending, the vendors, volunteers and staff.

Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, speaking on behalf of Director Greg Sager, said Parks and Rec said it was a “difficult decision to

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Honoring our veterans is a solemn ceremony in Hanover County. Every Memorial Day, a ceremony is held at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park to pay tribute to those who have served our country. COVID19 struck again, canceling this year’s event.

While unable to physically gather to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country, this Memorial Day tribute will be different than any other. Please take time to do something special with your family to recognize the importance of this holiday.

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| Education, Business & Celebrations

Adelstein and Boyle to wed January virtual programs announced by librarian Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the list of upcoming virtual programs being offered at the Pamunkey Regional Library.

She also noted that all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Friday, Jan.1.

Virtual Programs on Zoom

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DAVID BOYLE and AMY ADELSTEIN to be united in marriage in May

d and Melinda Adelstein celebrate the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to David Boyle, son of Drs. Jay and Kim Boyle.

Miss Adelstein is a 2015 graduate of Atlee High School and a 2019 graduate of James Madison University. She is currently serving

as a RN in Roanoke.

Mr. Boyle is a 2015 graduate of LeeDavis High School and a 2019 graduate of Virginia Tech where he is currently working towards earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

A May wedding is planned.

Habitat seeks those who define HERO Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -Who’s a HERO in your life?

A HERO shows up in many different ways in each of our

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lives: Someone always willing to lend a hand; someone who puts the needs of others first; someone who goes out of the way to make others feel good; someone who puts themselves in harm’s way to save others.

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Here’s your opportunity to thank them for everything they do.

Make a gift in honor of a HERO and they will be honsee HERO, pg. 18

Introducing Native Plants to Your Garden – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, 11:00 a.m. to noon. We’ll take a look at plants native to this area that can easily be incorporated into ornamental gardens. Presented by Pat Lust, Master Gardener, Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7333961. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Atlee Virtual Book Club – 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 13. Join us to discuss “Map of the Heart” by Susan Wiggs. Stop by your local branch library to pick up a copy or place one on hold or download it from hoopla as an ebook or audiobook. Registration is required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7342301.

This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs.

For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

Kids’ Lego Club – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, for grades K-5. Meet other Lego fans

and talk about your current creations. You can show off what you’ve made and ask questions too. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7336663. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Virtual Teen Cat Café – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, for ages 11 to 18. Hey, teens, show off your pets at our virtual cat café.

Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7336636. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary. org.

CoderDojo Workshop – 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 30, for ages 13 to 19. Join us and learn how to build a game, website, or program at a CoderDojo workshop. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to fill out a survey form to sign up. This program is hosted on Discord.

For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

On Demand Videos Storytime for Grown-ups -- Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 13, for ages 18 and up. Storytime is not just for kids. If you like to be read to, join us for a reading of Where the Tides Ebb and Flow by Lord Dunsany. Starting Jan. 13, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. For more information, or if you have see VIRTUAL, pg. 18

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

Community Services official provides updates and reminders Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Lisa Adkins, MSW, administrator of the Hanover County Department of Community Services, has released the following to “Human Services Network Partners/ Community Contacts”.

In updates and reminders, Adkins included: 1. Hanover CARES Act Funds: Funds are

still available through various not for profit community partners. We hope that all funding can be provided to individuals and families in need of food, rent, mortgage or utility support.

There are still partners that can assist clients prior to the Dec. 30 deadline. We have posted the updated United Way flyers in Spanish and English https://www.hanovercounty.gov/363/ Community-Resources.

2. Hanover Human Services Network Meeting: We hope you will join us for our

first meeting of 2021 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7. As always, this is a vital meeting to share program details, seek partner supports and make connections in service to our community. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HanoverNetwork12021 by Jan. 6. We will send the Webex Meeting invite and agenda after registration closes.

3. Hanover’s PPE Community Care Kits: We have completed processing many of the partner requests for kits to provide to clients and com-

munity members. We are still working through our request list and will be making contacts for pickups later in January.

“We wish you peace, health, and happiness this holiday season. Be safe and spread infectious kindness!” Adkins added.

The Hanover County Department of Community Services is located at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The phone number is 804-365-4302 and the website is www.

HanoverVolunteers.org.

Bohn named to Ole Miss Honor Roll

Celebrating Christmas in many ways

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com UNIVERSITY, Mississippi -- Kayleigh Grace Bohn of Doswell recently was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2020 Honor Roll lists.

Bohn was named to the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.

In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university.

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Whether it was a yard filled with inflatable holiday-themed characters, or a devilishly looking version of ... well, we’re not sure, the Town of Ashland celebrated Christmas in a variety of ways during the month-long Light Up the Tracks event.

Richmond Translator LLC changes name top Syncroz Language Solutions Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -Richmond Translator LLC, a language service provider, has changed its name to Syncroz Language Solutions. The name change reflects the growth of the company from being a local sup-

plier to providing interpretation and translation services nationwide.

Richmond Translator was founded in 2012 to meet the demand for language access needs in Central Virginia in various languages in all sectors including medical, education, legal, government, social and com-

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munity services, and general business.

Syncroz is launching an app in January 2021 where it will be possible to get an interpreter in over 280 languages at the touch of a button.

“We have been passionate advocates for equity in language access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals from the company’s

inception,” said Patricia Reagan, PhD, the Founder and CEO of Syncroz Language Solutions. “The new name enables us to share our passion for LEPs across the nation.”

Syncroz Language Solutions is an Ashland-based language interpreta-

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partners that can assist clients prior to the Dec. 30 deadline. We have posted the updated United Way flyers in Spanish and English https://www.hanovercounty.gov/363/CommunityResources 2. Hanover Human Services Network Meeting: We hope you will join us for our first meeting of 2021 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7. As always, this is a vital meeting to share program details, seek partner supports and make connections in service to our community. Register at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/HanoverNetwork12021

by Jan. 6. We will send the Webex Meeting invite and agenda after registration closes.

3.

Hanover’s PPE Community Care Kits: We have completed processing many of the partner requests for kits to provide to clients and community members. We are still working through our request list and will be making contacts for pickups later in January.

“We wish you peace, health, and happiness this holiday season. Be safe and spread infectious kindness!” Adkins added.

The Hanover County Department of Community Services is located at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

The phone number is 804-3654302 and the website is www.

HanoverVolunteers.org.

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tion and translation company offering in-person, video, and phone interpretation and translation services in 280+ languages 24/7/365.

Syncroz is short for synchronize (occurring at the same rate, or to be in harmony or agreement). Syncroz Language Solutions strives to facilitate a world with no language barriers and to get everyone “synced up” and on the same page no matter the language they speak.

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a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Scarf Wearing Workshop -- Premieres Saturday, Jan. 16, for ages 18 and up. Join us to explore fresh ways to wear scarves this winter. We’ll show you how to dress up your winter wardrobe in a variety of ways.

Starting Jan. 16, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/ pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Day in the Life: Librarians -- Premieres Monday, Jan. 18, for all ages. Have you ever wondered what librarians do every day? Watch our first “Day in the Life” series episode to hear all about your librarians at Pamunkey Regional Library. Starting Jan. 18, go to https://www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl. com/prlchildrens to see the video. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Bullet Journaling -- Premieres Monday, Jan. 18.

Start the New Year with a new tool. Learn the basics of bullet journaling to help you be creative and get organized. Starting Jan. 18, go to https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/ prladults to see the video and get a list of resources with helpful tips and tricks. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need,

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ored at the construction of the HERO House.

All donations received in honor of your HERO between Dec. 15, 2020, and Feb. 28, 2021, will be used for construction of the final home in Hanover Cove, a home that will allow Sherita and her family an affordable and stable place to live.

Choose your HERO in one or all of the following categories: First Responders Educators Military Service Everyday Share your gift and encourage others to make a gift in honor of your designated HERO. The honoree with the highest total of gifts will be named Hanover’s SuperHERO!

About Hanover HERO

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Jack & the Beanstalk -- Premieres Thursday, Jan. 28, for ages 5 to 10. Pick up your lima beans at the Mechanicsville Branch Library while supplies last during Jan. 25-28. Starting Jan. 28, go to https:// www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prlchildrens to see our read-along video and find out how to grow your own beans. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Take & Makes Take & Make: Coding Ciphers -- Pickup on Wednesday, Jan. 20, for grades K-5. Do you like cracking a secret code? How about creating one? Pick up your coding cipher kit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on

For the third year, Hanover Habitat for Humanity will honor the heroes in our community at our Hanover HERO celebration. Webster’s dictionary defines Hero as “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities and one who shows great courage.”

We define a Hanover HERO as someone who fulfills this definition and in addition demonstrates the spirit of Helping Encourage Real Opportunities for our neighbors and community members, we call these individuals Hanover HEROes.

HERO HOUSE? New this year, all funds raised for our 2021 HEROes will go towards the construction of Habitat’s HERO House.

Sherita is excited to be purchasing the sixth, and final, home in the neighborhood. The average construction cost of a Hanover Habitat home is $100,000 (not

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including land and infrastructure costs).

HOW CAN I HELP? Beginning on Dec. 15, 2020, all cash donations received in the honoree’s name through midnight on Feb. 28, 2021, will count towards the HERO House challenge. By sharing this honor with friends and family, you can raise the funds through individual, corporate or foundation gifts.

1.

Make a single gift: Make a gift in honor of a HERO in your life. Then share your gift with the honoree and your friends and family – you do not have to share the amount of your gift*. By sharing, it sends a powerful message to your network of friends, family and colleagues that this is important to you and you sincerely wish to make a difference in the lives of your community.

2.

Make a group gift:

Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place and give it a try. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

Friday Arts & Crafts -- Pickup on Friday, Jan. 22. This month’s take and make craft for adults is an origami gift card holder with detailed instructions included. Starting Jan. 22, stop by the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place to pick up your kit while supplies last. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

National Seed Swap Day -- Saturday Jan. 30.

The Library and the Hanover Master Gardeners Association are partnering for National Seed Swap Day 2021. Please register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7342532 to reserve your Seed Swap Day kit, to be picked up on Jan. 30 at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Kits include a Capital Region Native Plant Guide, a catalog from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Virginia Cooperative Extension publications on seeds and germination, a resource list of websites for information and supplies, and at least three packets of seeds per kit (vegetable and flower).

For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Librarian Carolyn Garner may be contacted at cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org or 804-365-6214.

Gather a group together and collect gifts for a specific hero – ex. A classroom or school would collect gifts to honor a HERO teacher. Then share your gift with the honoree and your friends and family – you do not have to share the amount of your gift*. By sharing, it sends a powerful message to your network of friends, family and colleagues that this is important to you and you sincerely wish to make a difference in the lives of your community. *Hanover Habitat for Humanity never shares the amount of an individual gift.

Only the grand total received for an honoree will be shared.

About Hanover Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1990 by a committed group of Hanover citizens who wanted

to provide safe and affordable housing in Hanover County.

Since that time, Hanover Habitat has built homes for 66 families. People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency, and an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

To learn more about the organization visit www.hanoverhfh. org. *Due to COVID-19, administrative staff is working remotely with some hours, as needed, in the office.

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Barnette and the Hanover NAACP filed suit against the school board in an effort to force a name change at the two schools, but Federal Judge Robert Payne dismissed that suit earlier this year, citing expiration in the statute of limitations.

After a two-hour closed session meeting, the school board returned to open session on Tuesday, June 23, and abruptly adjourned without taking action on the school name change issue.

Shortly before returning to

public session, an announcement was made to phone listeners that the board would return to open session and amend the agenda to take action “regarding the school name changes.”

Technical difficulties delayed that open session by about 30 minutes as officials attempted to re-establish contact with Evko and Daniel. After several unsuccessful attempts, Axselle, chairman, gaveled the panel consisting of five members, back into open session.

When the chair began discussing amending the agenda, Daniel and Evko reconnected, and Daniel moved for adjourn-

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ment. Sutton and Sulser voted against the motion to adjourn, which passed 5-2.

Sulser questioned the reasoning for the abrupt adjournment motion, but board attorney Lisa Seward informed the chair that policy does stipulate that adjournment requests be acted upon without discussion.

Axselle and Gill, during an early June meeting, said racism has no place in the school division.

“As a public body, we are entrusted with serving and educating students from diverse backgrounds. Without exception, we remain united in our commitment to provide

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competency and additional training for staff and students.”

One of Ashland’s most prominent citizens voiced his support to changing the names of the two Mechanicsvillebased schools.

Former Mayor Jim Foley added his name to a growing list of Hanover County residents requesting a name change regarding two county schools named for Confederate generals or leaders. “I am here tonight to ask you to end this foolishness regarding the school names,” Foley said during a public comment period at last week’s meeting of the Hanover County School Board. “You cannot avoid

every child with the highest quality education possible in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment,” Axselle said.

“We believe that racism and hatred have no place in our schools, our community, or our society.”

Gill added: “The division administration shares the board’s belief that racism, hatred and any type of intimidation has absolutely no place in our school division. We share in the commitment to make that a reality; to continue to open lines of communication; and to build on our own understanding through dialogue, professional development and engaging in cultural 8 PM

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responsibility and wait three to five years … Moral courage is difficult, but let’s do the right thing now.”

Foley acknowledged the courage of leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who campaigned against segregation. “You have had the opportunity to show moral courage for the last several years and this board has failed,” Foley said.

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Contact Dave Lawrence at dlawrence@mechlocal.com with your suggestions.

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Raceway learns from past, looks to future

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The past year has been no less challenging for Richmond Raceway as it has been for the rest of society.

NASCAR began its 2020 season in much the normal way, but as the pandemic surged across the nation, the sport had to make some jarring adjustments to avoid contributing to COVID-19’s spread.

Among those adjustments was the cancellation of a number of races, including the spring races in Richmond. And once live racing resumed, it resumed without fans in the stands.

But, for Richmond Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier, that hasn’t meant the need for connecting with racing fans has diminished. Nor has the track’s efforts to develop new ways to nurture and grow the relationship with fans waned.

“Even when we didn’t have fans here a couple weeks ago, we tried to make sure we could still keep them engaged and entertained by doing virtual things,” Bickmeier said shortly after the fall races. “So we had some virtual driver appearances, driver Q and A’s. … We did a virtual midway, just whatever we could do to try to stay connected to the fans.

“That that’s the main piece.

We did all that, you know, just

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Richmond Raceway hopes to build new generations of fans while keeping older ones as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.

LOOKING FORWARD: Part one of a series.

so that we don’t lose that connectivity. Our sport is built on the fans, and it’s built on having those authentic connections with our fans. So, yeah, it’s incumbent upon us to continue to make sure we stay connected with them.”

When NASCAR shut down

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in March and cancelled a number of races, Richmond was selected to be featured in an iRacing event during its normal race weekend in April. The event was broadcast on television and streamed online. But Richmond Raceway did what it could to get local fans involved as more than mere spectators.

“We used that week kind of like a race week,” Bickmeier said. “We’ve always done a lot of digital marketing and social

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media with our fans. It’s just, now we were forced to. And then we had to think of creative ways to keep them engaged and entertained. … We had a virtual concert. We had a virtual signing of the start and finish line.

We had a virtual midway. So we tried to re-imagine some of the things we would normally do at a live event, just do it virtually.”

When the fall race week arrived without the presence of fans, Richmond Raceway

officials repeated much of what they had done in the spring.

“I feel like we had a pretty good dress rehearsal with our iRacing event in the spring,” Bickmeier said. “I feel like we’ve gotten pretty good at that – staying connected with our fans virtually, and certainly through all of our social media channels as well.”

Richmond Raceway has a

MECHANICSVILLE – When Hanover County’s four high schools begin their greatly shortened winter sports campaign, they will be competing in a reduced field because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of the last time the Virginia High School League updated its list on Dec. 18, 40 high schools in the state will not participate in the winter sports season – which was allowed to begin on Dec. 21. Hanover County will allow its athletes to begin winter practices Monday, but the county’s four high schools will only be allowed to compete against each other in a regular season that will have to wrap up by Feb. 8. when regional playoffs will begin.

Hanover County and Richmond City and Petersburg schools will see PLAYOFF, pg. 23

see RACEWAY, pg. 23

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big year ahead in 2021 as it heads into its 75th birthday celebration. But with the pandemic surging at the end of 2020, Bickmeier and his staff have to be nimble in their planning.

“We’re obviously running a

lot of what I call ‘What if?’ scenarios right now,” Bickmeier said. “We hope we can celebrate our 75th in person with our fans. But certainly there’s an opportunity to engage them virtually.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Wilmington bound

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not participate in winter sports.

Chesterfield and King William have, like Hanover, delayed the start of their winter seasons. Other area school systems began their winter seasons on Dec. 21.

Hanover, Mechanicsville and Patrick Henry won’t benefit much from teams sitting out in postseason. As of the VHSL’s latest update, Region 4B will only be missing George Wythe and Huguenot from among its potential playoff contenders.

Atlee, on the other hand, will potentially face much less

postseason competition. Deep Run, Douglas Freeman, Glen Allen, Henrico, J.R. Tucker, Mills Godwin and Varina will be missing from winter play.

The 40 schools not participating in winter sports represents 12.6% of the VHSL’s mem-

bership. The number of schools delaying their winter start (115 schools in 40 school divisions) represent more than 36% of the VHSL membership.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Lutton to Radford Ritter joins Hornets

Courtesy of Susan Hammock

Atlee softball player Kara Hammock (seated, center) committed to continue her academic and athletic career at UNC-Wilmington in a signing ceremony at Sports Reality on Nov. 11. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father Lee Hammock; Atlee softball coach Mike Loomis; her brother, Connor Hammock; Atlee softball coach Eric Kuester; Atlee head softball coach Tom McIntyre; and her mother, Susan Hammock.

Henley to Purdue

Courtesy of Maria Ritter

Atlee field hockey player Abbey Ritter (seated, center) committed to play for Shenandoah University in a ceremony at Sports Reality on Nov. 11. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father, Craig Ritter; her sister, Olivia Ritter; Atlee head field hockey coach Heather Hodges; and her mother, Maria Ritter.

Headed for R-MC

Courtesy of Courtney Lutton

Lilly Lutton, a senior at Mechanicsville High School, committed to continue her academic and softball career at Radford University

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Lee-Davis softball player Savanah Henley (seated, center) committed to compete for Purdue University in a signing ceremony at Lee-Davis High School on Feb 5. With her are her mother, Christine Henley (left) and her father, Shawn Henley.

Lee-Davis softball player Madison McLaughlin (seated, center) committed to continue her academic and softball career at Randolph-Macon College in a signing ceremony at Lee-Davis High School on Feb. 5. She was joined by (from left): her grandmother, Brenda Pettirosi; her mother, Sherry McLaughlin; her father, Mike McLaughlin; and Kesha Cummings.

Lee-Davis boys volleyball player Nick Rodgers (seated, second from left) committed to compete for Eastern Mennonite University in a signing ceremony at Lee-Davis High School on Feb. 5. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother, Susan Rodgers; Lee-Davis activities director Clyde Metzger; Lee-Davis principal Charles Stevens; LeeDavis head boys volleyball coach Davis Ellenberger; and his father, Vic Rodgers.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN

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

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

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

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

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

NAZARENE

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

www.atleechristianacademy.com

acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc

PRESBYTERIAN

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

3407 King William Rd. Aylett 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Worship

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

BroadusChurch.org 804-779-2700 Making each one a witness!

Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org

Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am.

Worship Service, 12 pm.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm.

Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

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"

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m.

Pastor, Ken Stalls, www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

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

7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

For info, call 335-6728

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

"Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People"

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Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

Phil Peacock, Pastor 9 a.m. Worship & on Facebook LIVE

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

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

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

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

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Legal Notices ABC LICENSES JJR&S Inc. Trading as: Calabash Seafood, 7514 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia 23111.

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer On Premises & Mixed Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Dennis W. Smith, President NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PROPOSED THROUGH TRUCK RESTRICTION ATLEE RD The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed through truck restriction on Atlee Rd between Atlee Station Rd and Rt. 301, a distance of 0.82 miles.

The proposed alternate route is via Sliding Hill Rd, between Atlee Station Rd and I-95; I-95 between Sliding Hill Rd and I-295; I-295 between I-95 and Rt. 301; and Rt. 301 between I-295 and Atlee Station Rd, a total distance of 6.58 miles or 5.54 miles depending upon the direction of travel.

A map of the proposed restriction and alternate route and may be reviewed at the office of the County Administrator, Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia any regular work day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal should appear at the stated time. ______________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

them every day,” Harris said, referring to the administration Continued from pg. 21 and staff.

Harris planned a May Roads continues before the departure date, but extended board of supervisors. to address pressing needs of Wegmans plans to conthe county due to the coronastruct a $175 million distribuvirus, including a shutdown of tion center east of the Hanover most county facilities with the County Airport off Sliding Hill majority of county employees Road. Residents oppose the working from home. development, claiming issues “I announced my retireof traffic, process, safety, noise, ment in November, expecting and quality of life. The distrito depart in mid-May,” Harris said. “I had intended to get the budget adopted; the BOS [Board of Supervisors] initiatives approved and get our major construction projects of the former District Court Building and the Atlee Library ready for opening before I handed off the job to the new county administrator.”

Harris said he is in constant communication with incoming county administrator John Budesky. “His being here three years ago is an advantage because he is familiar with our policies and how we do things,” Harris said.

Budesky talked about his new role as county administrator in August. His goal has been and remains to make a difference in his community. He previously served as deputy county Jim Ridolphi file photo administrator in Hanover for Crowds packed into the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ meeting room as the heat turned five years before accepting up on opposing the construction of a distribution center for grocer Wegmans. the top spot in Goochland, so bution center’s proposed size is stores, the majority located in was no reason to leave these returning to Hanover feels like the Northeast corridor.

1.1 million square feet. guys shorthanded for that coming home. He did point out A marathon meeting in that he never left and amount of time,” early May went past midnight has lived in Hanover 10 – CHANGES IN Harris said. “The as opponents expressed those for the past 13 years, last 90 days have ADMINISTRATION concerns. and his two chilHad it not been for been challenging.

More than 50 citizens pro- COVID-19, Hanover County I certainly didn’t dren attend Hanover vided either live testimony or Administrator Rhu Harris expect to coast out schools. email comments objecting and his wife would have been of the door, but I A native of to the project and its loca- spending their first leg of did not anticipate Pittsburgh, he said tion in close proximity to retirement at a tiny village in such a unique and he believes the secseveral established Hanover Belgium called Bruges, prep- fluid situation like ond time around neighborhoods. Many more ping for a trek to Amsterdam the one we face will be special, and HARRIS attended the meeting and lis- to enjoy the world famous now.” he’s right at home in tened remotely from outside tulips in full bloom.

Thinking about leaving a his new position. the meeting room. Wi-Fi also “I should be somewhere place that had become home When he was part of Harris’ was available in the parking in Belgium right now,” Harris for Harris, the reality of depart- team, Budesky was credited lot where opponents beeped said with a smile in early June. ing didn’t escape the youthful with overseeing and managing horns and blinked lights in It was a trip planned months looking 62-year-old. the massive courthouse project support of their efforts.

“These folks have become and initiating a project that in advance to celebrate Harris’ “The takeaway for us is that decision to retire after 36 years my family, so I know it will be provided livestreaming for all there are a couple of dozen of public service, the last 16 as tough to not be here around board of supervisors meetings.

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key concerns that were documented that we are going to sit down and address and try to make this a project that’s better for everybody,” said Dan Aken, director of real estate and site development for Wegmans.

He said the company made the decision to locate the distribution center in Hanover County due to the proximity to Interstate 95 and the fact that the property was “already zoned”.

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All of those plans changed quickly. News of the COVID19 outbreak and subsequent closures quickly put the barge/ bike vacation on hold, and Harris vowed to stay on past his announced departure date to guide the county through unknown waters..

“I knew the county could use an extra set of hands, and John (Budesky) wasn’t coming on board until July 1, so there

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Antiques: _______________________________ Appliance Store: _________________________ Auto Dealership: _________________________ Bookstore: ______________________________ Boutique: _______________________________ Best Children’s Clothing Store _______________ Comic Book Store: _______________________ Fishing Supply Store: ____________________ Flowers/Gifts:____________________________ Furniture Store: __________________________ Grocery Store: ___________________________ Hardware Store: _________________________ Hunting Supply Store: _____________________ Jewelry Store: ___________________________ Thrift Store: ____________________________

HEALTH & FITNESS Chiropractor: ____________________________ Day Spa: _______________________________ Dentist: ________________________________ Dietician: _______________________________ Family Physician Office: ___________________ Gym: __________________________________ Gymnastics: ___________________________ Hearing: ________________________________ Massage Therapist: ______________________ Orthodontist: ____________________________ Optometrist: ____________________________ Pediatrician Office: _______________________ Pharmacy: ______________________________ Physical Therapist: _______________________ Veterinarian/Vet Hospital: __________________ Yoga/Barre Studio: _______________________

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery:______________________________ Band (Local): ____________________________ Bowling Alley: ___________________________ Children’s Party Spot: _____________________ Dance Studio: ___________________________ Golf Course: ____________________________

Historical Landmark: ______________________ Karaoke: _______________________________ Live Music Venue: ________________________ Music School: ___________________________ Summer Camp: __________________________ Winery: ________________________________

EATS & DRINKS Bakery: ________________________________ Bar & Grill: ______________________________ Barbecue: ______________________________ Breakfast: ______________________________ Brewery: _______________________________ Buffet: _________________________________ Chinese: _______________________________ Coffee: _________________________________ Deli: ___________________________________ Dessert: ________________________________ Dinner: _________________________________ Hamburger: _____________________________ Hot Dog: _______________________________ Ice Cream: ______________________________ Italian: _________________________________ Korean: ________________________________ Lunch: _________________________________ Mexican: _______________________________ Pizza: __________________________________ Seafood: _______________________________ Sports Bar: _____________________________ Steak: _________________________________ Thai:___________________________________ Wings: _________________________________

SERVICES Accountant: _____________________________ Attorney/Law Firm: _______________________ Auto Services: ___________________________ Auto Body Shop: _________________________ Assisted Living Facility: ____________________ Barbershop: _____________________________ Builder: ________________________________ Car Wash: ______________________________ Powerwashing: __________________________

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