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while maintaining the county’s longstanding real estate tax rate of 81 cents per $100 of assessed value. HANOVER -Hanover County “It is extremely important that this budget Administrator John Budesky unveiled a $510 reflects the interests and needs of our million FY2022 proposed budget that community,” Budesky said. continues the county’s commitment “The budget is one of the key to basic priorities: namely education, efforts we undertake each year to set public safety, employee retention and the priorities of the county. We want capital and future planning. to make sure that the recommended The proposal represents a 6.8 budget that we are bringing to you is percent increase from the FY2021 our very best effort to address those budget, or approximately $32 million concerns, aligns with priorities, and higher than the current plan. Funding meets the needs of our community,” for the 2022 General Fund is $289.8 the county administrator said. million, about 9 percent higher than Budesky said. “I always tell folks, BUDESKY last year. ‘If you want to see the priorities of a Budesky presented his first budjurisdiction, look at the budget that’s get recommendation since taking the on file’ . ” job last year at a Hanover County Board of While other communities have struggled Supervisors meeting last Wednesday, and said, to gain financial footing during the pandemdespite some unique challenges presented by COVID-19, the proposal addresses community ic, Hanover County appears to have escaped needs and maintains current levels of service

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HCSB OKs Gill’s budget; questions surround IB program By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- The Hanover County School Board unanimously approved Dr. Michael Gill’s FY2022 school budget that includes salary increases for all Hanover County Public Schools employees and expanded counseling and behavioral resources at last Wednesday’s regular meeting at the Central Office. The FY2022 approved school board budget provides a 2.5 percent across-the-board increase for employees, but other enhancements could increase those pay raises.

Adding more monetary buffers in the county’s pay scale continues to address the longstanding problem of salary compression, and those increases and others could equate to up to a 6 percent increase. The average increase is 3.7 percent. Teacher assistants and bus drivers also received salary increases. The budget also outlines the reallocation of 10 positions to bolster the online school initiative, none of them requiring new hires or funding since the positions are already filled. That allocation includes middle school principals at all three levels.

“The positions that are in the budget (10) are positions that currently exist in our budget right now,” Gill said. “These are not positions that we are asking for additional funding. The term in the budget is reallocation.” Those slots are flexible and available to reallocated to other areas if the need arises. “If there is not a need, then there will not be created positions to serve a need that does not exist. If there is a greater need in face-to-face, those positions will be in face to face,” Gill said. Following the adoption of Gill’s proposed budget, Mechanicsville represent Sterling Daniel

inquired about the availability of slots for online students wishing to return to face-to-face instruction in the fall. “One of the concerns I’ve heard from parents is the possibility that there won’t be enough slots in the fall for everyone who wants to return to face-to-face to be able to do so,” Daniel said. “We saw that play out in the spring, largely at the elementary level and I don’t recall when we went through the budget any steps that were highlighted to try to expand capacity at the elementary level for the fall.” see HCSB, pg. 8

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he Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the seventh annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do … 1. Is it truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Eligibility: All fifth-grade students in Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate. Essay Length: The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. Format: It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining. Original Work: The essay must be the

original work of the student submitting the essay for competition. Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized. Cover Sheet: Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted and attached (paper clipped or stapled) to the essay. Libraries: Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org or by emailing HRCEssayContest@gmail.com. Deadline: All entries must be postmarked or emailed by Wednesday, March 31. Prize: Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The first place winner will receive $100; second place will receive $75; third place will receive $50. Essays will not be returned. Only one essay per student. Submissions: By mail: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451, Ashland VA 23005. Essays will not be returned. New: Essays may be sent electronically. Upload to http://bit.ly/ HRCEssayContest2021or emailed to HRCEssayContest@gmail.com The email may be sent by teacher, parent or student. Document must include the cover sheet and essay in one document, be saved in Word format, filename should be student’s first and last name.

HCBOS changes meeting times HANOVER -- As of Wednesday, Feb. 10, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is starting its standing second Wednesday meetings at 2 p.m. All eve-

ning meetings and sessions will begin at 6 p.m. and public hearings could start as early as 6 p.m. This represents a change from the previous start times.

The change in public hearing start times is intended to support increased citizen participation in public hearings. The board will generally see TIMES, pg. 4

4 COURT KKK leader sentenced for driving into protesters.

13 COMMUNITY MCEF has been on a mission since 1976.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue the 5100 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 25

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville. Threat to extort money was reported in the 7400 block of Hunter Drive, Mechanicsville.

Damage to vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 6200 block of Fieldshire Court, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7200 block of Alpen Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11100 block of Parrish Lane, Glen Allen.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 13200 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 3100 block of Black Creek Drive, Mechanicsville. Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Ellendale Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity theft financial, $200, was reported in the 17300 block of Parsons Ridge Road, Beaverdam. Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7400 block of Lexington Drive, Mechanicsville. Lost firearm was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville. Carrying a concealed weapon first offense was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8400 block of Atlee Road/Holly Ridge Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 6000 block of Ironworks Court, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8400 block of Wanda Drive, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Assault, malicious, with victim injured was reported in the 19200 block of Taylors Creek Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10500 block of Gould Hill Road, Hanover.

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

Under 21 illegally consuming alcohol was reported in the 15100 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 12000 block of Mount Hermon Road/Toad Hollow Court, Ashland.

Jan. 28 Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 100 block of Junction Drive, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 27

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 9800 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

accident with damages, $250, in the 9200 block of Hanover Courthouse Drive, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 12200 block of Howards Mill Road, Rockville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 4500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Ann Cabell Lane, Mechanicsville.

Profane, threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 10500 block of Gould Hill Road, Hanover. ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 7100 block of Brand Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Northlake Park Drive/ North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

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KKK member from county gets 3 years, 8 months for driving into protesters By Ali Rockett Richmond Times-Dispatch HENRICO -- A Hanover County man, who told police he was a high-ranking member of the Ku Klux Klan, was sentenced on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to three years and eight months in jail for driving through a crowd of protesters in Henrico County last summer. Harry Rogers, 37, pleaded guilty the week before to five misdemeanors: three counts of assault, and one count each of destruction of property and hit and run. Each charge carries a penalty of up to a year in jail. Last Tuesday, Henrico Circuit Judge L.A. Harris Jr. sentenced Rogers to one year on each of the three assault charges, and to 12 months with 8 months suspended on each of the other two charges. In exchange for his plea, three felonies and

false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 11300 block of Primrose Lane, Rockville.

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reported in the 7200 block of Signal Hill Apartment Drive, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 29

Eluding police: failure to stop and attempt to escape/elude was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding hill Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 12200 block of Washington Highway/Dow Gil Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

10 years, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 8100 block of Connor Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 3800 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 8000 block of Signal Hill Road/Pickett Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 30

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 16200 block of West Patrick Henry Road/Mountain Road/ Montpelier.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Falsely identifying self to law enforcement was reported in the 7900 block of Colony Drive, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money, etc., for

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meet at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday and at 6 p.m. pm the fourth Wednesday. In the

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway/ Cobbs Road, Ashland.

DWI, 2nd offense in 5 to

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for 2021 can be read on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors page on the county’s website at www.hanovercounty.gov For more informa-

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 12700 block of Mount Hermon Road/ Cheroy Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Stags Leap Drive, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 4200 block of Old Church Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville. DWI: BAC .20 1st offense was reported in the 11100

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vehicle, which he described as moving “at a walking pace.” After a water bottle hit the roof of the vehicle, in which Roger's girlfriend's 14-year-old son was a passenger, Rogers stopped and exited the truck, puffing his chest and displaying the pistol on his hip. Rogers then fled toward the A.P. Hill monument, located within the city limits at the intersection of West Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road, which turns into Lakeside Avenue. He took to social media boasting about what he'd done. “They scattered like [expletive] cockroaches,” Rogers said in a Facebook live video he posted after the incident and shortly before he was arrested by Henrico police. “It’s kind of funny if you ask me.” merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

block of Manor View Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 15000 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Profane, threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 4200 block of Falling View Lane, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 1

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9200 block of Sedgehill Court, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 8400 block of Times-Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road/New Ashcake Road, Hanover.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 8100 block of Angela Nicole Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Concealment, price altering

DWI, 3rd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 8800 block of TimesDispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 31

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a fourth count of assault were dropped by toward the A.P. Hill monument when he passed prosecutors. Rogers initially was convicted in a Black Lives Matter protest headed north on the General District Court of six misdemeanors and divided roadway, just over the Richmond city line in Henrico. sentenced to six years for He turned the truck those charges. (The addiaround and drove onto tional count of assault was the median northbound to dropped because a third catch up to the crowd, then victim was never identire-entered the travel lanes, fied.) revved the engine and He appealed those drove through protesters six convictions to Circuit marching in the roadway. Court, and then decided to At least two people plead guilty rather than go were struck, though no to trial, which was schedone was seriously injured. uled to begin Tuesday. HARRY ROGERS Rogers’ defense attorThe incident unfolded ney, George Townsend, around 5:45 p.m. on June 7. Rogers, driving a blue Chevrolet pickup argued that the only marchers who were struck truck, was headed south on Lakeside Avenue deliberately put themselves in the path of the

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Vaccine set-up very impressive in county By Melody Kinser Managing Editor s Mom and I approached the Brock Center on the campus of RandolphMacon College in Ashland, the organization of the site of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic was obvious. Volunteers were helping representatives of the Chickahominy Health District and Hanover County government in flagging drivers into parking areas and assisting those arriving to receive the vaccine. While I certainly have more to say about the overall success of the clinic, I must acknowledge the community spirit Dr. Robert Lindgren, president of R-MC, always exhibits. Anne Marie Lauranzon, director of Marketing

& Communications, told me the college was allowing the health district to use campus facilities at least twice a week. Kudos and thanks to Dr. Lindgren and his administration. I had registered for the vaccine (primarily concerned about my 90-year-old mother) a few weeks ago. To secure she was given the vaccine, I signed up on the Virginia Health Department, CHD, and Hanover County websites. Much to my delight, the call came in the week of Feb. 1, with both of us having been approved for the Feb. 5 clinic. I’ll be 65 in July, but the health district agreed that I be given the vaccine since Mom and I live together. Once inside the Brock Center, it was a hub of activity, with vaccines being administered and

folks seated -- and social distanced -- as they waited to make sure they didn’t experience any side effects. I don’t think the clinic could have operated any smoother. As for side effects, the arm in which Mom and I received the vaccine was sore, but, overall, we were fine. Second dose coming up soon. Thank you to the state, the health district, and the county for coordinating these efforts. We are very fortunate to live in a county that has prioritized our well-being in such a frightening time. I’ll close by encouraging you to double-mask. I’ve been doing it for several weeks -- for your protection and mine. I’m not out much, but, when I am, I’m playing it safe. I hope you are too.

Courage sent four special chaplains to higher ground By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Feb. 4 is designated as Four Chaplains Day in America, a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who provided religious and counseling services to service men around the globe through numerous conflicts and wars. The recognition was inspired by the story of four chaplains who made

the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, but honors all those who served as chaplains, fighting their war with Bibles and Rosaries. As a child, I used to enjoy going to Washington, D.C., and taking in the many sights and attractions. One of my favorite places was the old Wax Museum near the Armory. It’s long gone now, and the historical displays are probably serving a second life as

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candles in some unknowing soul’s parlor. The museum featured the regular wax fare of figures including Jack the Ripper, President Roosevelt, Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe. But it was the final stop on the tour that intrigued me the most. You could hear it before it actually appeared, as a portion of ship tossed in artificially rough waters, obviously on its last leg

before a trip to Davy Jones’ locker. Four men remain on deck, one of them praying while the other holds a Rosary. Another one leans over the rail to give his life preserver to a sailor in the water. It was quite a dramatic scene and made a lasting impression on me. When I grew older, I only remembered portions of the brief story that see CHAPLAINS, pg. 8

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HCPS and willingness to ignore science On Jan. 13, 2021, the very first varsity boys basketball game in Hanover County was played since the beginning of the pandemic. It was an exciting game between Mechanicsville High School and Patrick Henry High School, but it should have never happened. Just a little less than a week earlier an email was sent from Michelle Rogers, the Chickahominy Health District’s COVID-19 epidemiologist, to Terry Woody, the HCPS health coordinator, recommending several different mitigation strategies, including how to approach contact sports. The email laid out the need to postpone inter-school competition to minimize the spread of COVID-19, across the various schools. This recommendation still would have allowed for practice, skill-development drills, and within-team competition so that players could improve their abilities without spreading the virus. However, the county decided to ignore the recommendations made by our local health experts. This begs the question: Why even have local health experts advising our school system, if they are just being ignored? An even more striking recommendation made by our health district was to cancel close contact sports like basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Obviously this didn’t happen as basketball and wrestling seasons are well underway. but that doesn’t change the epidemiologist’s recommendation and the reasoning behind it? Here is the direct statement made in these email recommendations: Postpone implementation of higher risk sports like basketball, volleyball, and wrestling, where heavy breathing can increase risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and close contact cannot see LETTERS, pg. 8

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accompanied the scene at the museum, but I never forgot the image of those men calmly offering their life vests to save the lives of others. I have since learned the entirety of their saga, and the enormity of their sacrifice.

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be avoided. So what is the importance of these actions by our county school system? First, these decisions fail to build trust in any regards among parents, students, or teachers. One of the key points of the recent statewide recommendations is maintaining trust. If the community does not have trust in the school system, more likely than not education, safety, and community

The four chaplains served together with 900 other men on the Dorchester on an undisclosed mission in the North Atlantic in the winter of 1943. More than a week had passed when a German submarine near Newfoundland torpedoed the ship. The blast knocked out the

ship’s electricity, and the four chaplains were instrumental in forming and directing an orderly evacuation from the darkened lower decks. They handed out life vests, and, when the supply ran out, took the ones off their backs and handed them to men preparing to abandon ship. A survivor of the sinking,

one of only about 200, said the last thing he saw before the ship sank beneath the waves was the four chaplains. “The last thing I saw, the Four Chaplains were up there praying for the safety of the men,” Grady Clark recounted. That’s exactly the way I remember the scene at the old museum.

Most of the men perished in the icy waters of the Atlantic, and the four chaplains became national heroes. They have a day designated in their honor, have been the focus of numerous television and written inquiries and prompted the founding of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation.

It’s official mission “is to further the cause of unity without uniformity by encouraging goodwill and cooperation among all people.” The words are a fitting tribute to George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling and John P. Washington, the four chaplains immortalized in the story.

relations will take a nosedive. Secondly, students’ health should not be dictated by community wants but rather its needs. We all wish for a return to normalcy and along with it sports, but that return has to be based in science not fiction. If our local health experts say we are not ready to reinstate competitive sports due to high community spread and dangers with close contact sports specifically, then we should listen to these recommendations and we defi-

nitely should not have ignored them. However, Hanover County Public Schools has once again shown its willingness and ability to ignore our health district, and thus ignoring science when crafting their return to learn decisions. The dangers associated with their choices are terrifying and it draws the question: What other health and safety recommendations are Hanover County Public Schools ignoring? John Wade Mechanicsville

More options needed with COVID vaccine County government to citizens: While there is more than one COVID-19 vaccine available, your local health department only has one, Moderna. “You should strongly consider accepting whichever COVID19 vaccine is available to you. In general, side effects and effectiveness for the currently available vaccines are very similar.”

Citizen to county government: We should have a choice of all vaccines. COVID19 vaccines are both novel (mRNA type), authorized on an emergency basis, and the two available have equal effectiveness. As currently administered, however, Moderna’s vaccine puts twice the dosage in a human than Pfizer’s; and by all accounts (admittedly from limited personal communications), the side effects are not very similar. Some of us are old enough to remember the side effects

of Thalidomide on the unborn. Vaccine supply is limited. But take Moderna’s vaccine or leave it is not a choice. With novel vaccines and emergency approvals, general advice is not necessarily prudent advice for every citizen. COVID-19 vaccines are not something Hanover County citizens should be strongly told by their government to consider accepting a choice limited to one. Bob Nelson Mechanicsville

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do everything in our power to allow every family who wants their student to return to face-to face-in the fall be able to do so,” Gill responded. “That being said, it is impossible to predict seven months out exactly what the situation is going to look like.” He did, however, acknowledge real challenges regarding capacity if all students return with current mitigation restrictions in place. “I want to be very upfront. There are some limitations. We only have so much physical capacity, and we are going to continue to be both required and committed to mitigation strategies,” Gill said. “We are willing to be as innovative and creative as possible, but we will have to make some tough decisions,” Gill said. Those choices could involve schedule changes or rotating sessions. Chickahominy District member Bob Hundley asked

for a further explanation of the logic that fueled the creation of the online school, echoing questions that arose from several speakers earlier in the evening. Emily Stanford, a Mechanicsville District resident and parent of a Hanover student, expressed similar concerns regarding the county’s Online School during a public comment period earlier in the meeting. Stanford said inequities continue regarding online versus in-house learning, and questioned the reasoning that prompted the creation of a separate online school. “The creation of lasting educational programming relies on understanding the need for the long-term goals of and the target population for which the program is developed,” Stanford said. “This is never done in a few weeks’ time as quality takes time and attention. It requires extensive research and stakeholder input, as well as community educa-

tion on the program itself.” She also questioned the future role of the online school. “I’d like to know what is the underlying reason that this model will be in place for many years. What need will it serve once all children can return to public school buildings?” she asked. Stanford questioned why a permanent solution was necessary to address a temporary problem, and said public input or other insight was lacking in the decision-making process. She also questioned if academic opportunities would become more equitable for online students and asked if the school would become a school for suspended or expelled students. “Far too many questions exist for anyone to sign off on this program as a long-term solution when the definition of its need outside COVID has

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Assistant Superintendent of Finance Terry Stone said, “We are not certain where we will be in September in regards to vaccinations and what the mitigation protocols will be at that time. We are brainstorming at the senior staff level.” Although the system does anticipate more CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding in the future, creating extra capacity is a time-consuming process that includes acquiring trailers or other options. Students attending Hanover schools are required to social distance at least three feet when possible, and bus capacities also are greatly reduced. The superintendent said offering on-site instruction to all students is the ultimate goal when school begins in September. “Our commitment is to

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devastating financial impact from the past 10 months. That doesn’t mean there aren’t many residents who have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Budesky said the county’s 3.5 unemployment rates tell only a portion of the story. “Hanover’s done fairly well in the region compared to some other jurisdictions, but the individuals in our community that are struggling are really struggling, and the businesses that are struggling are really struggling,” Budesky said. “We have a-ways to go.” The recommended budget, according to Budesky, continues the county’s conservative approach to the budget process, but this year’s effort also contains flexibility that allows the county to pivot as conditions change. “We have to be ready and be nimble and ready to make changes should financial conditions change for our residents or other areas of collection for the county.” Finance Director Lauren Null presented supervisors with a positive financial report earlier in the meeting that revealed some positive indicators regarding revenue. Sales tax returns increased even with the pandemic challenges, and new construction trended upward in a strong housing market. The median price of a Hanover home is $358,000 and $274 million of new residential construction was recorded last year. Wages increased by 2.6 percent. “Our main revenue sources, the real property, personal property and sales tax are actually doing much stronger than anticipated and is supporting our revenue projections,” Budesky said. Budesky’s recommended budget prioritizes the importance of hiring and retaining good employees and rewarding ones who have served the

county for numerous years. “There are changing markets we need to respond to,” Budesky said. “Certainly there is value in being a Hanover employee and being part of the Hanover community, but we are also making sure that we’re able to retain and recruit the best talent locally.” To achieve that goal, the budget contains funding to increase the county’s market competitiveness, provides merit increases, as well as a 2.5 percent across-the-board raise for all employees. The proposal “attempts to recognize some needs that our public safety forces have” and Budesky commended Fire/EMS Chief Jethro Piland and Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, for their leadership during the pandemic. The county administrator said hiring and retaining Fire/ EMS and sheriff ’s deputies is becoming increasingly difficult and turnover rates are high in both departments. Included in this year’s proposal are market competiveness adjustments that will enhance salary increases beyond the 2.5 percent acrossthe-board increases. Budesky noted that other localities in the region are taking aggressive steps to address salaries in an effort to attract and retain employees. “This has to be a priority for us,” he said. “We have the talent and the skillset we need to support us as a community, and we also want to attract and retain the best talent to make a career in Hanover County.” The 2022 proposal funds 14.6 new positions, 9.7 of those targeted for public safety and the others slated for Public Works, Social Services and the Registrar’s Office. The proposal also includes funding increases for schools of about $5 million over the current allotment. “I think we are making major strides in this recommendation to address public safety and public education,”

Budesky said. The proposed document funds two new school counseling positions, six elementary behavioral health support positions, and a positive intervention systems coordinator. Budesky outlined a Capital Improvement Plan that funds $52 million of improvements in the coming year and spends $351 million in the upcoming five years. Projects include roadway improvements ($7 million), a nagging funding challenge that has been aided by the county’s entry to the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, which could provide additional funding a position the county to receive future grants. Included in that funding are major projects: improvements to Pole Green Road, U.S. 360 and Atlee Station Road. Renovations continue for the Wickham Building and the five-year plan envisions the development of a park in the eastern portion of the county. The -ear plan also funds a new fire station in the Mechanicsville area to replace #17, an upgrade to the station alerting system, renovations to the Courthouse Building that will add additional courtrooms, as well as $83 million for a number of public education projects. Budesky noted a mounting number of capital projects facing the county in the future and said school and county officials will devise a 25-year capital needs plan during the next 12 months. While the budget leaves in place the current real estate tax rage, water and sewer rates will increase slightly. County planners also will begin a Comprehensive Plan Update scheduled for 2022, a blueprint that is vital for the county’s future planning in Budesky’s estimation. “This is one of the most critical steps we will take for see COUNTY, pg. 18

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CREWS, Russell B., 82, of Mechanicsville, Va., received his eternal wings on February 4, 2021, due to Parkinson’s complications. “Pop” was a God fearing man who fought years of health obstacles with grace and dignity. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Betty Mallory Crews; daughters, Christy (Duane), Cindy (Buzz); and son, Russ Jr. (Donna); grandchildren, Josh

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(Courtney), Caleb (Saurah), Austin, Preston, McKenzie, Alexandra, Ryan; stepgrandchildren, Maura (Josh), Mallori (Scott) and August; great-grandchild, Tanner; stepgrandchildren, Hunter, Talon and Ridge; brotherin-law, Buddy Mallory; special cousin, Shirley Holzbach Baugh; and numerous longtime friends. Pop spent countless hours watching his kids and grandkids participate in any event with such pride. He treasured his family and was truly interested in their daily lives. Russell retired from C & P Telephone Company with 38 years of service and then pursued a successful career in real estate. He was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets at John Marshall High School, where he served on the Honor Court and was a member of the band. Russell also served in the National Guard. He was a drummer for several dance bands in the Richmond area including the “Melody Makers.” He was an avid runner and recorded thousands of miles; easily recognized in Mechanicsville with his Redskins stocking cap and bright yellow rain slicker. Russell savored his coaching years, was a fierce competitor on the tennis courts at Mechanicsville Recreation Center, a frequent visitor of the gym and longtime Washington Redskins and VCU basketball

fan. He enjoyed the sun, fun, fellowship and fishing at his home on the Rappahannock River. Russell never knew a stranger and will greatly be missed. He will be remembered as a loving husband and a great dad and granddad! Due to Covid precautions, services will be private and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at parkinson.org/ MidAtlantic or a charity of your choice. bennettfuneralhomes.com

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DONNAL, Frances Young, 79, of Varina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. She loved the Lord and loved her family and loved to be surrounded by them. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wesley Young and Essie Pauline Myers; sisters, Sybel Norwood, Emma Ellis, Jerry Wynck, Dorothy Bishop. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years, Robert Donnal; her three children, Terrie Fox (David), Angela Jordan, Donald Phillips Jr. (Angela); her five grandchildren, Chris Rowsey (Tori), Renee McNiff (Stephen), Brittany Jordan, Lauren Rader (Nathan), Haley Phillips; her two great-grandsons, Journey Snead, Justice Snead; and her sister, Dolly Barger (Jerry).

The family received friends on Friday, February 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, 7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, where services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13. The interment followed at 1 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church, 5061 Hopewell Rd., New Kent. To honor her memory and in lieu of flowers, please send donations to either Fairmont Christian Church or Hopewell Baptist Church. HARTLESS, Roy S., Jr., 65, of Amelia, Va., passed away on October 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Hartless; son, Robbie Hartless (Vickie); brothers, Bryan Hartless (Joan), Harvey “Pee Wee” Holt; sister, Deborah Meredith (Chris); grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He truly will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

ROBERT MURPHY

MURPHY, Robert J., 56, of Mechanicsville, passed February 6, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Linda Murphy; grandmother, Doris Bachmann; wife, Amy Murphy; stepdaughter, Elise; and nephew, Howie. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert worked at Cleveland Cement Contractors for many years. A Celebration of Life will be held see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. SHOTWELL, Ralph Joel, 81, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with his Lord on February 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Elizabeth Shotwell. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Kay Shotwell; daughter, Whitney Shotwell; brother-inlaw, Wayne Johnson and his wife, Peggy. Ralph was a loving father, husband and friend. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Lynchburg School of Education. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

Lodge # 11 AF & AM, the Cold Harbor Guards Camp # 1764 SCV (now W.C. Wickham Camp # 2250) and was a life member of East Hanover Vol. Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2021. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Hanover Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

running Studley Store for many years and making a home for her family. In her later years, she filled her time with her church family, her card ministry and enjoying traveling with her family. She lived a full and happy life and will be greatly missed. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Shalom Baptist Church, 8116 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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WARE, William Reid “Bill” Jr., 78, of Mechanicsville, finished his faithful course and claimed his crown of righteousness Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rebecca Duke and William R. Ware Sr.; and an infant daughter. Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diane Tyler Ware; brother, David A. Ware (Suzie), of Charles City; sister, Martha Lonergan (Bill), of Burnt Hills, N.Y.; as well as three nephews. He was a 1964 graduate of Milligan College (now Milligan University) and attended the Emmanuel School of Religion (now Emmanuel Christian Seminary). Bill was a minister for 50 years, preaching in Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia. He was a member of Fairmount Christian see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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lic information officer for Col. David R. Hines, identified the victim as Jacinto Joseph Thompson. Deputies responded to the fatality around 10:17 p.m. Feb. 13 at the intersection of Creighton Road and Sledd

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Church. Bill had a beautiful singing voice that rattled the windows, was always seeking to learn, knew no strangers, had a dry sense of humor and always had a twinkle in his eye. He

was also a travel agent; he loved skiing, was a computer whiz and an amateur radio operator (KA8IJN). The family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A private

graveside service was held. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly prefers contributions be made to Emmanuel Christian Seminary, P.O. Box 750, Milligan, Tenn. 37682-0750 (write Wm Ware on memo line).

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Hanover Habitat expands programs to home repairs MECHANICSVILLE -Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates are now working to bring strength, stability, and self-reliance to their communities through an expanded array of housing solutions, not just through new construction. Hanover Habitat for Humanity expanded its programs into home repairs in 2017. Initially, repairs through Hanover Habitat were limited to the rural areas covered by USDA funds. Thanks to a recent grant, there is funding for homes in the “old Mechanicsville” area that does not qualify for USDA. As a result, Hanover Habitat has launched a pilot program to serve the suburban service area of Hanover and homeowners who are over the age of 62 that need critical exterior repairs to keep them safe in their home. Hanover Habitat recog-

nizes that homeowners may be facing challenges due to their age, health, or a change in financial circumstances that affected their ability to maintain their home. Habitat wants to help make their home safe so they can remain in it long term. In order for homeowners to be accepted into the program, they must have lived in Hanover County for at least one year; their property must be owner-occupied; the applicant must be up to date on mortgage payments and taxes; the household income must be 50% or less of the area median income in Hanover County, with a maximum income of $44,700 (unless there are more than 4 people in the home). If you or someone you know meet these requirements, visit www.hanoverhfh. org/criticalrepairs for an application and additional information. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, until the grant funds

have been depleted. Hanover Habitat hopes to grow the repair program into an ongoing service for the community. To do so, the organization continues to seek funding to cover the Hanover County suburban service area and individuals younger than 62 years. If you are interested in supporting this endeavor, you can donate at www.hanoverhfh.org/DonationforRepairs. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is located at 9161 Atlee Rd., Suite B, in Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The mailing address is P.O. Box 2604, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

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 70 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, sta-

MCEF has been mission-driven since ’76 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop is a non-profit organization funded by Mechanicsville churches, businesses and residents. Known as MCEF OSS, the organization operates three days a week and one evening and the OSS is run completely by volunteers.

Donations of food and clothing are accepted from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Financial donations can be sent to MCEF at P.O. Box 604, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. MCEF has been helping in the community since 1976. As an outreach storefront since 2017, MCEF is located at 7235 Stonewall Pkwy. in Mechanicsville in the rear parking lot.

Clients should be able to produce identification and proof of residency in 23111 or 23116. “In these pandemic times we know that there are many relief programs helping our residents with utilities, meals, rent, etc.,” Nancy Gallihugh with MCEF said. “At the MCEF OSS, our clients can choose the food they know their family will use.” “We offer a variety of non-perishable

bility 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. Information submitted by Amanda Gunter, director of Community Engagement, Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

MCEF One Stop Shop open for 23111, 23116 zip code residents MECHANICSVILLE -- Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30

to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

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Town, EDA partner to redevelop South Carter site EDA plans to manage demolition of site to attract future restaurant or hotel Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland is partnering with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the Town of Ashland to purchase the property formerly known as the Apple Garden Inn at 99 S. Carter Rd. Building on the town’s successful efforts last year to bring the Tru Hotel to the site of a previously abandoned restaurant, the town and EDA’s purchase of the South Carter Road site represents a positive hands-on approach to solve a longstanding problem: a vacant long-term stay motel in the heart of Ashland’s bustling commercial corridor. The town and EDA are partnering to purchase the property, demolish the structure, and prepare the site for redevelopment by either a hotel or restaurant that will generate at least $100,000/year in meals or lodging taxes. “This is a win for all Ashlanders”, said Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett. “It ensures no one will ever have to live in that unfit building again, and it provides a beautiful opportunity for the redevelopment of a highly visible property at the gateway to our town. This will not only improve the image of Ashland to our thousands of daily visitors, but it is also another piece that helps us secure our community’s financial future in the

decades ahead.” “Ever since the completion of Interstate 95 in the mid-1960s, England Street has been home to various travel-related lodging and dining establishments,” said Tim Shelton, chairman of the town’s Economic Development Authority. “As meals and lodging taxes account for over 30% of the town’s budget, it is imperative for this area to have services the traveling public desires.” A source of concern for the community for over a decade, the site had continued to degrade over the years and suffered under numerous property owners and management, which allowed unsanitary conditions and regular criminal activity to take hold. “Older buildings, if not maintained, become less desired by travelers, and this motel was way past its prime,” Shelton said. “Its purchase serves as a means for the EDA to enhance the gateway to the town, which allows for continued growth of our current businesses, and, at the same time, increases the town’s long-term revenue potential through redevelopment.” “While the purchase of the property has largely been met with support from the community, we still receive questions about the reasoning behind the purchase and plans for the future of the property,” said Joshua Farrar, Ashland’s town manager. “Unlike many counties and cities that rely on the real estate tax to fund local government operations, the Town of Ashland relies more on these business use taxes, which serve to keep the town’s real estate and personal property tax rates low compared to other towns across the state,” Farrar added.

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The Town of Ashland is partnering with the Economic Development Authority to purchase this property at 99 S. Carter St. The goal is to attract a motel or hotel or a restaurant. It is a prime location near Interstate 95.

After significant consideration and research, the town made the decision to purchase and initiate demolition of the site after numerous private sector attempts to renovate the Apple Garden building and operate it as a low-grade hotel. “That result wouldn’t help anyone,” Farrar said. “We could continue to wait and hope that

the private sector would solve this issue for the community, or we could step in and facilitate the transition to a better business that would be a net positive to the community.” Funding for the purchase of the site was made possible by a $765,000 combined consee EDA, pg. 15

Quarterly early warning systems test set today at power station Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – State officials led by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), local officials, and Dominion Energy will conduct a quarterly test of the early warning siren system around the North

Anna Power Station around 11:10 a.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 17) and the Emergency Alert System. For the early warning siren system, a steady threeminute tone will be sounded by 68 sirens in Caroline, Hanover, Louisa, Orange, and Spotsylvania counties. The sirens are located within a

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10-mile radius of the power station. The Emergency Alert System test is made available through participating radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers, and is scheduled to last approximately one minute.

Siren and EAS tests take place at the North Anna Power Station on a quarterly basis. If there were an actual emergency at the power station, residents would hear four separate three-minute activations of the early warning siren system, each separated by a one-minute silent interval. The total elapsed time for actual

emergency notification is 15 minutes. During an emergency when sirens sound, residents should listen to local and state officials and local media outlets that broadcast emergency information for updates and instructions. Emergency guides are mailed to surrounding households and additional

information about the siren system, emergency notifications, and safety planning can be found on Dominion Energy’s website. Siren and EAS tests take place near the North Anna Power Station on a quarterly basis on the third Wednesday of February, May, August, and November of 2021.

Spring and Fall Landscaping with Natives series scheduled

Virtual programs continue through regional library Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the schedule of virtual programs being presented by the Pamunkey Regional Library.

Virtual Programs on Zoom Understanding IRSrelated Scams -- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Join in as Martin Bailey, AARP Community Ambassador, shows how to stay safe from IRS-related scams. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7439142. 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. Kids' Lego Club -- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, for grades K-5. Meet other Lego fans and talk about your current creations. You can show

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tribution from the town and EDA, an investment the town expects to recoup through sale of the property and taxes. Demolition is expected to be complete by June 2021, and the town hopes to move quickly to find a hospitality-based user for the site.

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food items and a dozen eggs if needed. We also have clothing closets for infants, school age children, women and men.

off what you’ve made and ask questions, too! Registration required at https://pamunk e y l i b r a r y. l i b c a l . c o m / event/7366033. 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. Meet Agriberry CSA -- 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20. Join in on an informative session with Anne Geyer with Agriberry on benefits of and what is and how a CSA (community supported agriculture) works. Learn about the berrygrowing process and how to become a member of a local CSA. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7439142. 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 commu-

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On Demand Videos Understanding COVID 19-Related Scams –- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Join in as Martin Bailey, AARP Community Ambassador, shows how to stay safe from COVID-19-related scams. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7439303. 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

ABOUT THE TOWN OF ASHLAND

Affectionately referred to by locals as the “Center of the Universe,” Ashland is situated about 15 miles north of Richmond and home to over 7,700 residents. Described as a small town with a big personality, railroad tracks run the length of Ashland’s historic main street, which is lined with shops,

There is a linen closet with sheets and towels. The items in these closets are offered seasonally and are donated,” she added. According to Gallihugh, it is the agency’s “hope that those in need of help can use MCEF

to supplement any pandemic programs they are currently eligible for. There are so many uncertainties in these times; we want to try to meet the basic needs or those who need a helping hand.”

For questions or additional information, contact Town Manager Joshua Farrar at jfarrar@ashlandva.gov or 804-798-9219 or Joe Topham with the town’s Economic Development Department at jtopham@ashlandva.gov or 804-798-1073.

CoderDojo Workshop –- 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, for ages 13-19. Join in and learn how to build a game, website, or program at a CoderDojo workshop. Go to https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7366656 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.

Poetry Break -- Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 17. Take a break and visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults starting Feb. 17 for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you. This month, Elizabeth is reading the poems of Claudia Emerson. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Premieres Friday, Feb. 26 for grades 6-12. Grab an old t-shirt and learn how to turn it into a tote bag. No sewing required! Starting Feb. 26, go to https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prlteens to see the video. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Friday Arts & Crafts -Pickup starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. This month's take & make craft for adults is a cork and wire photo holder with detailed instructions included. Starting Feb. 19, 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.

restaurants, a historic inn, a brewery, and the campus of Randolph-Macon College. The Town of Ashland operates under the council-manager form of government, which combines the strong political

leadership of an elected town council with the professional managerial experience of an appointed town manager. The Town of Ashland prides itself on providing efficient and effective government

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ASHLAND – A webinar series focusing on 2021 Spring and Fall Landscaping with Natives will be presented by the Plant RVA Natives campaign, of which Hanover Master Gardener Association is a partner, will be collaborating with other campaigns across the state to offer a series of 12 webinars -- six this spring and six in the fall. The webinars will guide you through the why and how to turn your home garden into a beautiful retreat for your family and a native habitat for birds and other wildlife. Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy, renowned author of Nature's Best Hope, will kick off the series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on March 5. Recent headlines about global insect declines, the impending extinction of one million species world-

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WEBINAR Continued from pg. 15

wide, and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Tallamy will share simple steps that each of us can -- and must -take to reverse declining biodiversity and explains why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope. The sign-up cost for all 12 webinars is $10.

For more details and to register, go to: https://www.plantvirginianatives. org/webinars-landscaping-with-virginia-natives. More details on the series is available on PlantVirginiaNatives.org. The Plant Virginia Natives Landscaping with Natives webinar series is being coordinated and funded, in part, by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program through grants from the NOAA Office for Coastal Management to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The webinar also is being sponsored and hosted on Zoom by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Blue Ridge PRISM.

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COUNTY Continued from pg. 9

the future of the county, and we do this in tandem with our residents,” he said. The 2022 proposal allocates $1million aimed at implementing a plan that will explore broadband opportunities and seeks options that allow the county to partner with providers to increase coverage. “The way we can do that is make sure we have proper plans in place and

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all lanes of travel, and collided head-on into a ditch,” Cooper said.

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Sheriff David Hines, Chief Jethro Piland and Dr. Michael Gill also presented their detailed proposed budgets at last week’s meeting. (The breakdown of those presentations will be included in upcoming editions. The budget process continues with a workshop session scheduled for this week, and future presentations at upcoming meetings with an adoption slated for April 14. A public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled April 7.

Thompson was the driver of the vehicle and the only occupant. He was pronounced dead at the scene. “Investigators are still collecting information to determine the circum-

stances that led to this tragic incident,” Cooper said. “We extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Jacinto Thompson during this difficult time,” the lieutenant added.

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this money will further those initiatives and we can leverage other state and federal grants with our investment,” Budesky said. The county administrator said he is proud of the many that supported this year’s budget preparation process and the final result.“This budget is consistent with your priorities and the directions I believe I’ve heard from you … and what I’ve heard from our citizens,” Budesky said as he completed his presentation to the board.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

18 2021

Class 5 wrestling at Virginia Beach Sports Center 10:00 a.m.

20 2021

Region 4B indoor track & field at Louisa County 11:00 a.m.

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Hanover, Atlee boys ousted in regionals By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover senior forward Tyler Brooks was first to return to the empty court. The lights were still on. The opposing team, Eastern View, had already left for its bus home. Only a handful of Hanover athletic officials remained, silently gathering up and putting away equipment in the aftermath of the game. Brooks squatted over center court, in silent meditation trying to make sense of what had just happened. His season had just ended. His high school career had just ended. The departing Cyclones had come from behind to upset the Hawks 57-49 on Feb. 9 to advance to the Region 4B final. It was a disappointing end for Brooks and his teammates. The Hawks led 29-20 at the half, but Eastern View turned up the speed in the third quarter and Hanover struggled to handle the faster pace. “I thought we did some things really, really well tonight, but they’re a very good team,” said Hanover head boys basketball coach Mike Rohr. “I thought they had sped us up in the second half, which is something we had talked about not letting happen. I thought defensively we still played really well. I thought that if we held them in the 50s that we’d have a chance of beating them – they’re used to playing in the 70s and 80s.” The Cyclones got a big second-half boost from D’Aze

VHSL prunes Region 4B clutter By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Hanover junior guard Charlie Rohr (2) is fouled by Eastern View’s Bryan Maxie (2) in the Hawks’ 57-49 loss to the visiting Cyclones in a Region 4B semifinal on Feb. 9. Rohr scored 13 points. Hanover, the top seed in Region 4B South, ended its season at 7-3.

Hunter. Hunter, who finished with 21 points, hit four 3-pointers, two early in the fourth quarter that helped but Hanover into a hole from which the Hawks could not climb or fly out. “Tip your hat to that kid. He made two tough shots in the fourth quarter,” Rohr said. “We’ve got to be better on the offensive end to answer that.” Unfortunately for the Hawks, they struggled offensively in the second half, managing just four points in the

third quarter as Eastern View closed to within a point, 33-32. Hanover had the shots, but struggled to get them through the net. “We had a tough time getting in the flow offensively,” Rohr said. “I thought we made some really nice strong drives to the basket, but they didn’t result in anything.” Hanover (7-3) was led by Charlie Rohr with 13 points and Owen Deshazo with 12. Cory Long scored 16 points for the Cyclones (13-2) who

went on to defeat Courtland for the Region championship 49-42. Hanover wasn’t the only county team to end its season in disappointment. Atlee began the Region 5B tournament seeded third, and the Raiders hosted sixth-seed Clover Hill on Feb. 8 and defeated the Cavaliers 57-53. The game was hardfought throughout. Atlee led by five, 28-23 at halftime, but the Cavaliers closed the gap in the third quarter before

Drew Hollins (12 points) hit a 3-pointer to keep the Raiders ahead by five, 35-30. Rival Axselle turned a 3-point play of his own to make it 38-30 stretched their lead to 46-37 by the end of the period. But Clover Hill was not out of it, and went on a 12-1 run in the fourth to close to within three points before Axselle – who finished with 24 points – scored with 50 seconds left to make it 55-50.

The Virginia High School League executive committee approved a plan that reduces Class 4, Region B to 17 schools in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The region, which currently includes Richmond-area schools along with schools in the Fredericksburg and Charlottesville areas, was going to balloon to 20 schools under the VHSL’s future alignment plan. Instead, Louisa, Orange County and Western Albemarle agreed to move to Class 4, Region D, trimming Region B to 17 schools. Adjustments to the VHSL’s current four-year classification plan created an overcrowded region. After two years -- in 202122 -- schools can move up or down in one of the six classifications (Class 6 is for the highest enrollsee CLUTTER, pg. 20

see OUSTED, pg. 20

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Lion offensive onslaught too much for PH By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MINERAL – The weather might have turned frigid last week, with plenty of snow and ice throughout Central Virginia, but there was no sign of a chill in the performance of the Louisa County girls basketball team. Led by a youth-filled onetwo punch from sophomore Olivia McGhee and freshman Sylvie Jackson, the Lions scored 19 of the game’s first 21 points, building a lead that Patrick Henry could not threaten, as the Patriots’ season drew to a close with a 74-47 defeat Tuesday night in a Region 4B semifinal. McGhee, who already has an offer from North Carolina State University, and Jackson each scored 22 points for the Lions, the former in just three quarters of play. Her pull up 3-point jumper just before the horn gave Louisa a 19-2 lead after a first period which saw the Patriots make only one shot from the field, missing two free throw attempts. The Lions had eight different scorers, with Lydia Wilson joining McGhee and Jackson in double figures with 10 points. “We knew they had two Division I players on their team, so we tried offsetting a little bit, but it didn’t work,” said Patriot head coach Phillip Cobb. “They had all these other girls score, and we tried slowing down their two number ones and the other girls were knocking down shots left and right. They weren’t missing.” In a nutshell, that was the story of the game. Louisa’s offensive output remained consistent, while it took Patrick Henry more than a quarter to finally find the bucket. When Logan Nuckols, who finished with 11 points, hit a 3-pointer with 6:37 left in the first half, it

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Patrick Henry senior Ava Smith looks for a basket in the Patriots’ 74-47 defeat at Louisa County in Region 4B semifinal on Feb. 9.

was 23-5. The Patriot effort was relentless, but not enough to reel in Louisa. Up 39-13 at the half, the Lions, who defeated Monacan 73-64 the next day for the Region 4B championship, unleashed another offensive onslaught as Jackson scored 10 of her 22 points on five field goals, Louisa scoring 27 points in the third period for a 66-26 lead. Jessica Osuanah, continuing

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ments) as enrollments change. Each class is divided into four regions. Area schools Atlee, Henrico, Matoaca and Varina saw enrollments decrease enough that

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strong play late in the season, led Patrick Henry (8-2) with 13 points to go with Nuckols’ 11-point effort. Alicia Artis scored seven points while Ava Smith, in her final game as a Patriot, tallied six points, doing her best on the defensive end to slow down McGhee. There is much for the Patriots to be happy about this season. First, in a year where many teams sat on the sidelines due to COVID-19, Patrick

they got approval from the league in July to drop from Class 5 to Class 4. They’re scheduled to join Dinwiddie, George Wythe, Hanover, Huguenot, Mechanicsville, Monacan, Patrick Henry and Powhatan in 4B. Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

Henry and the other Hanover County schools were at least able to play a unique schedule with games against their three cross-county rivals. An 8-1 mark by the Patriots gives them the county champi-

onship, an achievement not lost on Cobb, who only loses Smith to graduation. “We were the best team in Hanover County this year,” Cobb said. “You know, I feel bad that it’s over for Ava. What an

addition she’s been for us. We’ve got a lot coming back. We have our core. If we can put the work in during the offseason, we have an opportunity to be really good next year.” With improved, more consistent play inside from Osuanah, much like she produced down the stretch this season, and the emergence of another outside shooting threat, be it Artis, T’Niyah Baylor, or Julia Dull, to help free Nuckols more in the offense, Patrick Henry will, again, be a force to be reckoned with, and hopefully, will play a normal season come December. Meanwhile, the Atlee girls basketball team meanwhile saw its season end at the hands of Meadowbrook for the second consecutive season, falling to the top seed in Region 5B 53-33 on Feb. 8. A 7-0 run by the Monarchs in the final two minutes of the first half changed the game, stretching a six-point lead to 13 at the break. Senior Kelly Ayer was named this week to the Region 5B All-Region Second Team, while teammate Laci Miller earned Third Team honors. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Unfortunately for Atlee, COVID concerns prevented it from meeting L.C. Bird the next night in the region semifinal. The Skyhawks advanced to the final and defeated Manchester for the region title. Mechanicsville Local correspondent Rob Witham contributed to this report. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Atlee’s Rival Axselle drives for two of his game high 24 points as Clover Hill’s Terry Prosise and Sam Walker defend in Atlee’s 57-53 win in a Region 5B semifinal on Feb. 8.

County offers answers to your questions about COVID-19 (Editor’s note: Today we launch a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) submitted by Hanover County government, including the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator John Budesky and Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer. Harris has been working with The Mechanicsville Local to provide answers to COVID-19 vaccination questions. We thank the county for sharing this muchneeded information with our

readers.)

COVID-19 Vaccination Questions How do I know which vaccination phase I fall under? The Virginia Department of Health website offers a graphic, breaking down each phase as well as an online tool to help you determine which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall under. That online tool can be found here:

https://www.vdh.virginia. gov/covid-19-vaccine/ Where can I go to get my vaccine? At this time those who are eligible to receive a vaccine under the Phase 1 campaign will need to sign up if they wish to receive the vaccine. In order to sign-up for the vaccine waiting list, you may visit the Chickahominy Department of Health’s online vaccine survey tool, which can be found here: https://forms.gle/oeEWfHEy-

GHu42tcH7 Or, if you prefer, you can call the Hanover County COVID-19 call center to sign-up by phone: 804-3653240. Someone from the health department will contact you to set up your vaccination appointment once it is your turn (based on the phase and vaccine supply). If you have already signed up online or other the phone, there is no need to call or complete the survey again.

How do I register to get my COVID vaccine? If you fall under Phase 1A or 1B of the COVID vaccination campaign, you can sign up in one of two ways. If you have not already through an online survey, you can sign up online through our local health department’s online survey tool. The link to that survey tool is https://forms. gle/oeEWfHEyGHu42tcH7. If you prefer to speak to someone, you can call and sign up over the phone by

calling the Hanover County COVID- 19 call center. The telephone number for the Hanover County COVID-19 call center is 804-365-3240. Will there be a choice of which COVID vaccine I get? No. While there is currently more than one vaccine brand available to Americans, local health departments will likely have only one brand. Vaccine supplies are limited, and you should strongly consider accepting whichever see COVID-19, pg. 22

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

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

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

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN 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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org 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

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

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

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

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 Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor 9 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Making each one a witness!

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Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org

Grace United Family Church

Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, Office: 746-7253 Worship in person and Lived Streamed on YouTube on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor 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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville 804-746-9073 Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Facebook Live; 9:30 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC JOIN US ONLINE www.lebanonumc.org

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COVID-19 vaccine is available to you. In general, side effects and effectiveness for the currently available vaccines are very similar. I have already signed up to receive my vaccine, when will someone contact me to schedule my appointment? Someone from the health department will contact you as soon as it is your turn and when vaccine supplies are available. In the meantime, we ask that you check your

spam email folder and check for any missed calls or voicemails from numbers you don’t recognize. Some scheduling emails and phone calls are being missed. I registered for my vaccine on the VDH website, do I need to register again through my local health district? No. If you have already registered online through another VDH website, you do not need to register a second time. I think I registered online but never received a confirma-

tion email. You will not receive a confirmation email after registering online. However, you will receive an email with scheduling instructions once it’s your turn in the database. If you are unsure if you have already registered, you can register online again.

The Hanover County COVID-19 Call Center is being staffed by Hanover County employees, Goochland employees, and volunteers.

How can I volunteer to help with the vaccination campaign? To volunteer, visit: https:// www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/ apply-to-volunteer/

Where can I get tested for COVID-19? The Virginia Department of Health has created a listing of testing sites in the area. The can be found by visiting: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ coronavirus/covid-19-testing/ covid-19-testing-sites/

Who is staffing the Hanover County COVID-19 Call Center?

How many vaccines have been given to date?

Up-to-date information about the number of vaccines administered as well a breakdown of vaccinations administered by locality of residence: https://www.vdh. virginia.gov/coronavirus/ covid-19-vaccine-summary/ Will there be any accommodations at the vaccination site for those will impaired mobility? Accessibility will vary depending on location, however, the health department does try to accommodate those with mobility issues. Please discuss any special needs with your appointment scheduler or alert a parking

attendant when you arrive at the vaccination center. Once I arrive at a vaccination center, how will I know where to park or where to go? Will I remain in my vehicle? Protocol for vaccination clinics vary from location to location, however, for events held by Chickahominy Health District/Hanover Fire-EMS, there will be parking attendants instructing residents where to park and explain to them when they can enter the building. see COVID-19, pg. 25

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GENERAL The Richmond Times-Dispatch is seeking a Full-Time Metro Distribution Supervisor in the Northside/Henrico area. Job Responsibilities: To recruit, motivate and train carrier force to provide good service while increasing/ maintaining circulation volumes and meeting service goals. Assist in maintaining overall distribution center operations. All Distribution Supervisors are responsible for achieving consistent, proper and on-time delivery to subscribers. Handle customer’s problems and service requests to the customer’s satisfaction. Work with carriers to meet retail collection goals and resolve problems with retail outlets. Collect all open routes and collect payments from carriers. As a Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible for the successful overall performance of your assigned area within the distribution center. Starting salary is $40,000 plus commission. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance required, the ability to work well with others in a team environment and the ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Must successfully pass Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screen. Please contact Neal Whitlow 804-640-3360 or gwhitlow@timesdispatch.com.

LEE HY PAVING CORPORATION 2021 PAVING SEASON JOB OPENINGS (Anticipated start date, March 1, 2021) Lee Hy Paving is a well-established Richmond based contractor specializing in Asphalt Paving and Milling, Stone Base, and Fine Grading. We operate in the greater Richmond metropolitan area, Williamsburg and the Northern Neck. We perform work in state, local municipalities and commercial markets. We are expanding our operations and looking for qualified individuals in the following divisions: ASPHALT PAVING CREWS Experienced Paving Superintendent, Roller Operators, Screed Operators, Paver Operators, Asphalt Rakers, Laborers and Distributor Operators (CDL Required) ASPHALT MILLING CREWS Experienced Milling Machine Operators, Broom Operators, Skid Steer Operators and Laborers. DRIVERS Experienced Class B Dump Truck Drivers, Tanker Drivers (Hazmat Endorsement required) and Lowboy Drivers. Current DMV record and medical card required. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS Experience required for all heavy equipment used in our industry. If you feel you are qualified for one of these positions and want to work in the asphalt industry, please go to our website, www.leehypaving.com to fill out an application or fax your resume to 804-364-3073; no calls please. A good driving record is a plus with every position, so be sure to note that on your application. All applications and resumes will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted. We are currently seeking candidates for seasonal and full-time positions. Lee Hy offers competitive pay, benefits, overtime pay for hourly employees, paid Vacation and PTO time and a 401k Plan. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HANOVER COUNTY

under the Agreement entered into between MARY JEAN STARLING and HENRY J. STARLING as Trustees dated January 26, 1994,and who are made defendants by the general description of "parties unknown", it is further ORDERED that any such Trustees and Beneficiaries appear in the Clerk’s Office of this Court on or before 9:00 A.M. on March 8th, 2021, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. ENTERED: 1/11/2021 J. Overton Harris, JUDGE

PAUL R. PICO and WENDY H. PICO Plaintiffs, v.

CASE NO. CL21-000082-00

NEAL GRANT STARLING, et al, Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this lawsuit is to quiet title to 11207 Dude Ranch Road, Glen Allen, VA. 23950 in Hanover County, or in the alternative, to have the Court declare that title to all of 11207 Dude Ranch Road has been obtained by the plaintiffs by adverse possession. It appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that the following defendants are nonresidents of the State of Virginia: Bruce A. Starling, Diane Starling Thomas, Wayne A. Starling, Brent W. Starling, and Sarah E. Starling, it therefore is ORDERED that these defendants appear in the Clerk’s Office of this Court on or before 9:00 A.M. on March 8th, 2021,and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It further appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that the Complaint states that there may be persons whose names are unknown, who are interested in the subject matter of this case, namely Trustees and Beneficiaries d h d i b

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set February 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the quitclaim of a drainage easement on the property’s designated as GPINs 8714-78-6883; 8714-78-5898 in the Mechanicsville District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. A copy of the subject quitclaim is available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. _____________________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

Real Estate Reassessment Hearings

CUP2020-00014, VFW POST #10657 Request(s) an amendment of its Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.10 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to amend the approved sketch plan and conditions for GPIN 7778-14-3311, consisting of approximately 7.4 acres, currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623), approximately 1,150 feet east of Karen Drive (State Route 772). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would allow a variety of activities previously not permitted. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00037, ANNIE MAE DIXON-BAKER AND IRVING L. BAKER, SR. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8715-39-9790, consisting of approximately 7.18 acres, and located on the west line of Verdi Lane (State Route 710) approximately 1,400 feet west of its intersection with Havelock Lane (State Route 2281). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of two additional building lots for family members for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.39 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00042, CARTER OAKS, L.L.C. AND W.L. STINSON, INC. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-17-05(c), Carter Oaks, L.L.C. and W.P. Gilman, on GPINs 7831-95-8815, 7841-24-5738 and 7841-26-6624 (part), zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the north line of Greenwood Church Road (State Route 657) at its intersection with Scotchtown Road (State Route 671). The proposed zoning amendment would eliminate the cash proffer. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2021-00002, SLAVIC EVANGELICAL CHURCH Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-334.2 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit one (1) temporary modular classroom trailer on GPIN 7821-67-0231, consisting of approximately 13.86 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with Locust Run Drive (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00021, ROSE STUBBS FLEMING, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-83-4862, 8705-83-4904, 8705-84-6144, 8705-84-2275, 8705-84-3039, 8705-84-4273, and 8705-84-9046, consisting of approximately 8.5 acres, and located on the southeast quadrant of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 120 apartment units for a gross density of 15 dwelling units per acre and neighborhood business uses. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For information on special meeting procedures regarding COVID-19, please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archiv for more information.

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Hanover County Board of Equalization Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Equalization will hear taxpayers’ applications for review of their real estate assessments in the Board Room of the County Administration Building located at 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, in accordance with the schedule below. Applications may be obtained from the Assessor’s Office and must be returned to the Assessor’s Office no later than March 15, 2021. Upon receipt of applications, appointments will be set consecutively on the following days as needed. May 3, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 4, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 6, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 7, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 10, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 11, 2021

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Any taxpayer may apply to the Board of Equalization, whether or not the taxpayer applied for review to the Assessor’s Office. For applications, call the Assessor’s Office at 365-6029.

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How early do I arrive before the appointment time? Will I be waiting hours like at the RIR event? You should arrive at the vaccination center at the time of your appointment (not earlier). We will do everything we can to minimize the wait time, however, there are sometimes unforeseen circumstances that may arise that could result in a longer wait time. It is our hope that

residents will only need to wait about the same amount of time they would expect to wait at a routine medical appointment. How many other people will be at the vaccination clinic at the same time as me? It’s difficult to determine how many other people will be at the vaccination clinic at the same time. We hope to increase the number of vaccinations per hour we administer as we get further along in the process. There will always

listed one email for both spouses, you should receive two emails, however, they may arrive at different times.

Can I request my vaccination be administered at the old Food Lion location in Ashland? If the location of your vaccination appointment does not work well for you, you can decline the appointment and hope that a future clinic appointment will be available soon at the location of your choice. However, at this time, we cannot honor requests for specific locations.

I used the same email address to sign myself and my spouse up for the vaccination. My invitation email does not specify who it is intended for, so how will I know? The health department is working to have a name listed on the invitation email, however, in the meantime, if there is no name listed, it is up to you which spouse uses the first scheduling email (right now, it is usually for the oldest member of your household, specifically those 75 years and older). If you

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be systems in place to ensure proper social distancing.

When will I receive a call/ notification of an appointment? If you have already signed up to receive the vaccination and supplied an email address, you will receive an email with scheduling instructions when it’s your turn and as vaccinations supplies are available. If you did not supply an email address, someone will call

you to schedule your appointment. The health department is currently vaccinating Phase 1A and beginning to vaccinate those in Phase 1B. Since Phase 1B accounts for about half of the state’s population, it could take weeks or months to get all those who are currently eligible to be scheduled and vaccinated. Please be patient. Why are other people getting vaccinations, and I am not? Currently the health see COVID-19, pg. 27

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on February 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

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ORDINANCE 20-15

ORDINANCE 20-16

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 9, “PUBLIC SAFETY,” ARTICLE III, “FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS,” DIVISION 2, “ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS,” SECTION 9-16, “SALE OR DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS,” TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS.”

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 9, “PUBLIC SAFETY,” ARTICLE III, “FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS,” DIVISION 3, “FIRE MARSHAL; ENFORCEMENT,” SECTION 9-24, “FIRE CODE APPEALS BOARD,” TO DESIGNATE THE BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD AS THE BOARD TO HEAR APPEALS ARISING FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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never been discussed in public,” she said. “I wonder if you might elaborate on some of the questions that we heard during public comment regarding the reasoning and rationale for the online school going forward and the assumptions we had to make in response to what we see as a possibility in the fall with respect to our online students and the need for an online school,” Hundley queried. Gill said the list of knowns outweighs the unknowns regarding COVID and where we will be in the fall. “One thing we know is that a vaccination for anybody under the age of 16 does not exist. It is hard to think right now that some version of online, not just for Hanover County but across the nation ... will not be required in some way, shape or form,” Gill said. “We have to plan in order for a full delivery system, meaning face-to-face as well as online.” Staff adjustments and reallocations will be utilized right up until opening day, according to Gill, and the system will remain flexible until a more detailed path forward is clear. Gill renewed his commitment to face-toface instruction and the importance of in-

house learning, but noted there will always be a need for alternative instruction deliveries. “We believe that face-to-face instruction is the best option, but for some students … that may not be an option.” Daniel also expressed concerns that the plan tackles many of the systems’ long-term problems with funds best described as one and done. The Commonwealth distributed those one-time funds to systems across the state to provide relief for declining student populations during the pandemic. Daniel said he hopes to research the issue further when the budget returns for final revisions following final state numbers, and said the board should consider ways to continue funding important initiatives once the one time funds expire. In other matters, the board will consider a change to the county’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program at next month’s meeting. IB is a rigorous academic program begun in Hanover County in 2002 and is currently offered at all four high school campuses. The program encourages open-minded reflective thinking and encourages inquiry. Officials are recommending the program be consolidated to a single location at Atlee High School in order to concentrate efforts

and provide better interaction among IB students. There also are financial savings associated with the plan. In larger systems like neighboring Henrico, IB is offered at only two locations and other regional systems have similar programs. The changes would not take effect until the 2023 school year and require board approval. There are currently 133 IB students in grades 11 and 12 enrolled in programs at Hanover schools, but the program also offers classes to those not enrolled in the program. If the changes are adopted, students not enrolled would not be eligible for IB classes. Those outside students place a strain on existing resources, according to school officials. The program costs each school from $45,000 to $75,000 annually, excluding salaries, and tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. A member of an IB Focus Group formed to study the current status of IB in Hanover, said the program requires about $200,000 to fund all four schools, while operating at one location would cost about $50,000. School board members will consider the new plan at their March 9 meeting.

Deadline nears for R.E.B. nominations

ASHLAND -- The Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2021 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence, a program that recognizes Hanover County Public Schools teachers and others in the Richmond area for their distinguished work in the classroom. Students, parents, colleagues, school staff, including assistant principals and senior teachers, and community members may nominate an outstanding teacher by visiting the Community Foundation website. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. The R.E.B. Awards recognize public school teachers in the Richmond area who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance. They will give grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 each to about 15 teachers to support professional development activities. Recipients will need to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teachers. Nominees must have served as a teacher for at least three years. The qualities of an outstanding teacher may include, but are not limited to the following: z Strong knowledge of subject matter; z Dedication to the teaching profession; z Inspires students and peers; z Motivates students to develop skills and form positive habits towards learning and discipline; z Utilizes creative methods to engage students in the subject matter.

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department is beginning to schedule and vaccinate those in Phase 1A and 1B. Phase 1B is a large portion of the state’s population, making up about half of Virginia’s residents. Since the current group is so large and at this time vaccine supplies are less than the current demand, it could takes weeks or more to get all those in Phase 1B vaccinated. The health department is prioritizing those who are at

higher risk within Phase 1B, such as frontline essential workers as well as older adults with serious/ high risk health conditions. I received my first dose through the Chickahominy Health District and now I am trying to get my second shot. What do I do? The updated sign-up survey now allows residents to select that they need a second dose. You will be contacted again by the health department to schedule your second dose (if you were not scheduled already for a second

dose appointment at the time of your first dose appointment). What happens if they can’t make the first vaccine appointment? The Chickahominy Health District will continue to invite residents to future clinics, if they missed their first appointment. How much will the vaccination cost me? There is no charge to the resident for the COVID-19 vaccine through our vaccination clinics.

How will I know my registration was received? Community members can now request a copy of their survey responses to be emailed to them (if they have email) as a way to confirm their information was submitted. This is a new feature added on Feb. 2, 2021. At this time, we are unable to provide a confirmation for those who registered prior to Feb. 2. Requests for confirmation is the very last step when completing the sign-up survey and is optional.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE TO ADD A SECTION NUMBERED 15-5 TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF GOLF CARTS AND UTILITY VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS, UNDER CERTAIN LISTED CONDITIONS, IF (1) REQUESTED BY A MINIMUM OF SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN A RECORDED SUBDIVISION AND (2) THOSE PROPERTY OWNERS AGREE TO PAY FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL REQUIRED SIGNAGE A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set February 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the quitclaim of a maintenance agreement on the property’s designated as GPINs 7831-97-5510, 7831-77-6424, 7831-87-2668 in the South Anna District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. A copy of the subject maintenance agreement is available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

__________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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