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COVID-19 call center staying busy By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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More vaccination questions answered (Editor’s note: The following FAQ – frequently asked questions – was compiled by Michelle Barnett, Hanover County public information specialist.) z 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 Virginia Department of Health’s online vaccine survey tool, which can be found here: vaccinate.virginia.gov Or, if you prefer to speak to someone, you can call the Hanover County COVID-19 call center to sign-up by phone: 804-365-3240 or Virginia Department of Health’s statewide vaccination hotline at 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (1-877-829-4682). 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 see VACCINATION, pg. 7

HANOVER -- While a recently initiated state coronavirus hotline is up and running and should replace efforts now managed by local health districts, Hanover’s COVID-19 hotline continues to field questions and register patients for vaccines. State officials announced the new site at a news conference last week and said residents could obtain vaccination information at

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877-VAX-IN-VA. Governor Ralph Northam said the center is receiving calls at a brisk rate in its first days of operation. County Administrator John Budesky referenced the new state site at last week’s Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting, where he provides a COVID update at each gathering, but said the county’s efforts would continue. “I anticipate leaving our hotline up and running until we are confident that the state’s system can meet the needs of our residents,” he said. “We’re here in the absence of the state’s call

see COVID-19, pg. 7

Round 2: Moderna vaccine packs a bigger punch -- still worth getting

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HANOVER -- A day after the Hanover County School Board unanimously approved his proposed FY2022 budget, Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with the details of the $215 million spending plan. Gill said this proposal restores the bulk of what was removed from the current budget once the pandemic struck in March of last year. When the superintendent asked the school board to approve a revised and scaled down document last year, he said the move represented a pause in the requests, not an abandonment of badly-needed resources to fill

MECHANICSVILLE – When I got the first of the series of two shots of the Moderna COVID vaccine, it was pretty much painless save for a sore arm. Lest readers get their expectations too high, I must warn: The kick from the second of the two shots proved quite a doozy. My experience was not unusual. What I went through with the Moderna vaccine is similar to the experiences of those receiving the two-dose mRNA vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech. For the second round, I had to travel to Saluda to the Three Rivers Health District offices. Registration for the second shot was a bit quicker as I had already been through the process. I also had my COVID-19 Vaccination

see GILL, pg. 9

center until further notice.” The Hanover Call Center is receiving more than 500 calls a day and has responded to 9,200 calls since opening. Vaccinations continue at the Ashland Food Lion Clinic, where 800 shots were issued on the day Budesky provided his update. “We’ve been very active,” he said. A limited number of appointments are available at the Mechanicsville Turnpike CVS but those supplies are limited, according to

Dave Lawrence, sports editor of The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local, once again shares his personal experience with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. He recently received the second dose.

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one needs proof of vaccination to work or travel later. see ROUND 2, pg. 8

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com CHARLOTTESVILLE -- In Virginia, spring brings increased wildfire potential and a greater threat for escaped fires. Virginia’s spring wildland fire season and accompanying 4 p.m. Burning Law officially began Monday, Feb. 15. The law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day between Feb. 15 and April 30 if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brush or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials. In addition to being tended at all times, fires started after 4 p.m. should not have additional material added to the burn after midnight. If weather conditions become critical, localities often add further restrictions to outdoor burning at the town, city, and county levels. So, be sure to check with your local officials before burning. Ninety-five percent of wildland fires in Virginia are human-caused. The majority of escaped fires result from people burning debris, such as accumulated brush piles or trash, on dry and windy days. Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) officials emphasize that citizens should take extreme caution, even within the bounds of the law, to ensure they are burning safely. Keep your piles small, remove anything burnable from within 10 feet of your pile or burn barrel, and have water and a shovel or rake nearby. Why 4 p.m. and why in the spring? During the spring, burning conditions become incredibly conducive to fire spread due to increased and erratic winds, drying of fuels (such as leaf litter) that are dormant this time of year, and lower humidity. As the days start to become warmer, radiant energy from the sun shining down on dry grass, dead leaves and other materials, further dries out existing fuels, making them a tinderbox. What may start out as a small fire can

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quickly escape and grow into a wildfire that engulfs hundreds, if not thousands, of acres. After 4 p.m., winds tend to decrease and the moisture in the air and fuels increases, lessening the potential for fires to escape. Dave Houttekier, VDOF’s assistant director of Fire and Emergency Response, said, “The 4 p.m. Burning Law is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent wildfires.” Emphasizing the importance of the regulation he added, “By adhering to the law and not burning before 4 p.m., people are less likely to start a fire that threatens them, their property, and the forests of Virginia.” Starting a fire before 4 p.m. is not only dangerous, it can be costly. Individuals found violating the 4 p.m. law can be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $500. In addition, if the fire escapes, that individual will be responsible for the suppression costs associated with putting the fire out and any damage to other people’s property as a result of the fire. Although conditions do not predict an intense fire season, especially with the recent see FIRE, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Feb. 1

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

Feb. 2

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Driving after forfeiture of license, 3rd in 10 years, was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road/Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 9600 block of Landcastle Drive, Ashland.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 5100 block of Danes Run, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 17200 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8400 block of Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8300 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9300 block of Charter Crossing, Mechanicsville.

False statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 9300 block of North Rinker Drive, Mechanicsville.

Falsely identifying self to law enforcement was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 13200 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 15400 block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam.

Obtaining money, etc., by false pretense, larceny,

Feb. 3 Grand larceny parts were reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card forgery was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Firearm: Conceal by protective order subject was reported in the 3700

Petit larceny building was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny parts were reported in the 6200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Wilt Lane, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 4

$200 conspiracy, was reported in the 10200 block of Timber Ridge Drive, Ashland.

block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 2nd conviction within 10 years, BAC .20 was reported in the 7400 block of Old Hickory Drive/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway/ North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Brandy Hill Drive/ Dove Way, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6300 block of Empresstree Lane, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 5

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Jackson Arch Drive/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering into building to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc., was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was

reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6000 block of Thaxton Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

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

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snow, the potential for fire can come and go in the spring. Just a few days of dry weather can allow light fuels, such as grass, to become receptive even after long periods of wet weather. The primary prevention message remains consistent throughout the entire season: springtime in Virginia always brings the potential for wildland fires. Although fire officials do what they can to plan for fire

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while actively promoting prevention and being prepared for suppression, the citizens of the Commonwealth play the most significant role by being safe and legal with all fire. Virginia State Forester Rob Farrell said, “The beginning of the 4 p.m. Burning Law is a great reminder that some of the best ways people can help in wildfire prevention are to wait till after 4 p.m. to burn, choose the right weather for outdoor fires, and clear an area surrounding the burn of flammable material before burning.

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ops healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. With nearly 16 million acres of forestland and more than 108,000 Virginians employed in forestry, forest products and related industries, Virginia forests provide an overall economic output of more than $21 Billion annually. Headquartered in Charlottesville, the Agency has forestry staff members assigned to every county to provide citizen service and public safety protection across the Commonwealth, which it’s been doing now for more than 100 years.

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Possession of credit card forgery device was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 11500 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Being smart, legal and responsible with fire really and truly is the answer.” If you’re unsure if burning is legal or safe, call your local forester for recommendations based on your area’s fire danger conditions. For more information on wildland fire in Virginia, visit: https://www.dof.virginia.gov/ fire/

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Mechanicsville Turnpike eastbound to Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road,

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Simple assault was reported in the 6000 block of Thaxton Drive, Mechanicsville.

Under 21 illegally consuming alcohol was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Fast Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

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

Feb. 6

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

Firearms, regardless of value not from a person, were reported in the 8100 block of Holly Lane, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 6300 block of Blackbear Trail, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Laurel Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 11500 block of Cedar Lane Ashland.

Larceny or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Defrauding hotels/motels, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Lost firearm was reported in the 9400 block of Morrisdale Way, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 7

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Lee Park Road,

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Thanks to those who brave the elements By Melody Kinser Managing Editor o the men and women who go out in all weather conditions to help others, thank you. I take this personally since my father worked for 22 years as a lineman for the electric utility company in our hometown. Dad often would be gone for days at a time to ensure service was restored throughout the county. Every time I see posts praising the dedication of healthcare workers, Fire/EMS, law enforcement, transportation crews, and various utility providers, I think about Dad. As we kept an eye on updating weather reports early last week, Mom talked about a

major snow that had Dad working three days before returning home. She said he was soaked after having been out in the cold wet conditions. Most of us are just relieved when services are restored without thinking about those who have been out remedying that inconvenience to us. We are fortunate in Hanover County to rarely have significant outages. This is being written on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and I have friends in areas of West Virginia that have been without electricity since Wednesday, Feb. 10. If you drive by crews working for us, blow your horn and give them a thumbs-up or some form of acknowledgement for their devotion to the people they serve -- as in us.

I’ve gone to work when the snow was up to my knees and the temperature was -17. There was a state of emergency, but newspapers still came off the presses. Side note: They were stacked until delivery was permitted. The National Guard was accommodating to a photographer as roads were practically free of any traffic. So, I will give a shout-out to those in the media who also bundle up, layered in clothes, digging out vehicles, or trying to find a ride to get the job done. We do appreciate all who make our lives easier by going out to help in several different capacities. The best two words are: Thank you.

Back to school: list of challenges can be daunting By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Seven months before the beginning of a new school year in September, parents and students are breathing a sigh of relief as the possibility of a return to campus seems like a real possibility. For many, COVID-19 robbed them of their junior and senior years of high school, obliterated the lifelong memories all of us have of our years in high school and left them isolated and

removed from the normal pleasures of proms and graduations. But, the return to school for many districts presents a daunting list of challenges, and officials are scrambling to ensure a safe and efficient return to in-house instruction. While some districts in our area are already engaged in some sort of face-to-face instruction, most have offered options, including online and virtual learning. For those who have returned a portion of their students to in-class

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education, maintaining current mitigation requirements while welcoming back thousands of students produces a new set of problems, including capacity and transportation. Keeping students socially distanced on campus is not easy, and opening school to all students exacerbates that problem. While academic programs and other activities can be adjusted to accommodate the regulations, capacity is more difficult to resolve. Returning to school post-COVID

will not be easy with school administrators presented with unique logistical challenges. Add those factors to a hearty set of challenges that existed before the pandemic, and it’s clear to see the next few months will not be easy for educators. In addition to the impacts and adjustments made necessary by COVID-19, school systems are facing a myriad of evolving challenges. Before the pandemic hit in March see SCHOOL, pg. 8

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County working with health district to provide vaccine (Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to Dear Community Partner from John A. Budesky, County Administrator.) Hanover County is working with the Chickahominy Health District to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to our residents. While the health department has a plan to offer the vaccine to various priority groups, such as healthcare professionals, first responders, and older residents, we also are committed to providing equity in its administration to all members of the community, including minority groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “longstanding systemic health and social inequities have put many people from racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19. The term “racial and ethnic minority groups” includes people of color with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.” The CDC further states that “as the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program expands, public health officials should ensure that vaccine is administered efficiently and equitably within each successive vaccination priority category, especially among those at highest risk for infection and severe adverse health outcomes, many of whom are non-Hispanic Black (Black), non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), and Hispanic persons (2,3).” Please help Hanover County to communicate with all members of our community this important information about the vaccine process. At this time people can sign up if they wish to receive the vaccine. In order to sign up for the vaccine waiting list, people can visit www.hanovercounty.gov and click on COVID-19 see LETTERS, pg. 8

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the phone, there is no need to call or complete the survey again. z 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 The Virginia Department of Health’s online survey tool at vaccinate.virginia.gov. Or, if you prefer to speak to someone, you can call the Hanover County COVID-19 call center to sign-up by phone: 804-3653240 or Virginia Department of Health’s statewide vaccination hotline at 1-877-VAXIN-VA (1-877-829-4682). z 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 COVID-19 vaccine is available to you. In general, side effects and effectiveness for the currently available vaccines are very similar. z I have already signedup 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

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Budesky.”I understand it’s very difficult and . . . they don’t have enough supply.” Rides through the county’s DASH program are available to transport patients to and

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. z 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. z I think I registered online but never received a confirmation email. You can now confirm your name is on the list in the new Virginia Department of Health pre-registration system at vaccinate.virginia. gov. Use the link at the top to check the List. z How can I volunteer to help with the vaccination campaign? To volunteer visit: https:// www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/ apply-to-volunteer/ z Who is staffing the Hanover County COVID-19 Call Center? The Hanover County COVID-19 Call Center is being staffed by Hanover County employees, Goochland County employees and volunteers. z 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/ z 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/ z Will there be any accommodations at the vaccination site for those with 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. z 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. z How early do I arrive before the appointment time? 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. z 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 be systems in place to ensure proper social distancing. z 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. z 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 listed one email for both spouses, you should receive two emails, however, they may arrive at different times. z When will I receive a call/notification of an appoint-

ment? If you have already signedup 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. z Why are other people getting vaccinations, and I am not? Currently the health 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. z 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. z How much will the vaccination cost me? There is no charge to the resident for the COVID-19 vaccine through our vaccination clinics. z How will I know my registration was received? You can now confirm your name is on the list in the new Virginia Department of Health pre-registration system at vaccinate.virginia. gov. Use the link at the top to check the List. z “When can we expect those between 16 to 64 years of age with serious medical conditions to be vaccinated?” As of Feb. 11, 2021, the Chickahominy Health District is currently vaccinating all those in priority group 1a and those in the beginning of priority group 1b. This includes health care personnel, people 75 and older, and people 65 and older with high-risk medical conditions, law enforcement, and teachers/childcare. As the population above becomes significantly vaccinated (roughly 70 to 80% of those wishing to be vaccinated) and as sufficient vaccine supplies become more available, vaccination efforts will expand to include: all of priority group 1b, including people 16* to 64 with certain conditions or disabilities, people 65 and older, and other frontline essential workers in priority group 1b. *Our health district has the Moderna vaccine at this time, so we aren’t able to vaccine anyone under the age of 18 years old.

from vaccinations at no charge during the pandemic. The program applies to residents 60 or over or have a disability. The Chickahominy Health District reports about 34,000 Hanover residents are registered for the vaccinations. More than 16,000 first doses have

been administered to Hanover residents and 4,000 people have received both shots. “Supply is our only limitation,” Budesky said. “Once supply goes up, we are prepared to ramp up as quickly as we can. We’ve been lucky enough to get additional allocations the

past couple of weeks so we have added Saturday hours (clinic, by appointment only).” At the current rate, Budesky estimates it will require four months to vaccinate all those in the 1B category, the largest, who wish to receive it. Budesky also told supervi-

sors he had received feedback from regarding his budget presentation from the week before, and encouraged citizens to continue to provide their thoughts on the proposed spending plan. “I’ve already received several calls and appreciate the thoughts and

feedback on the introduced budget,” Budget Director Shelly Wright provided an update on FY2022 budget revenues and the five-year financial plan. The budget process continued at last week’s meeting

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Introducing . . . Hugh Benjamin Robbins

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Vaccine Info to find the link to register.

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As it was with the first dose, I went through a drive-up vaccination setup. One vaccination site volunteer checked to see if I was on the appointment list (a requirement in this instance), another directed me to a parking space. Another brought and retrieved the registration paperwork and yet another gave me the vaccine. As with the first dose, I had to wait on-site for observation in case I developed a severe allergic reaction. While there, the volunteers warned me that I might really feel the effects of the second dose the next day. Among the effects I might expect were fever, chills and fatigue. They suggested I start taking acetaminophen that day to possibly

head off or minimize the severity of the aftereffects. Since I already take NSAIDs for arthritis, I did not bother with the acetaminophen. It might have been a mistake. The rest of the day after the second shot, I felt fine. The next morning proved a different story. I woke up with chills and a fever and just wanted to sleep most of the day. By Saturday morning, I was back to (Abby – a nod to Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein”) normal. The fact that I was hit harder by the second dose should come as no surprise. The first dose, as an analogy, primes the immunological engine – kind of like pouring a bit of gasoline in a carburetor to help a stubborn engine start (something we used to do, and possibly shouldn’t have, back in the see ROUND 2, pg. 16

Additionally, people can call the Hanover County COVID-19 call center at 804365-3240 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,

excluding holidays. In this way, they can be contacted when it is time to schedule a vaccination appointment. We appreciate your assis-

tance with this important initiative. According to the CDC, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of peo-

ple in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.

If I can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to call. (The number for the administration offices is 804365-6005.)

counselors were already dealing with an ever-increasing amount of emotional and behavioral patterns in the

nation’s classrooms. One local superintendent said the behaviors exhibited are not unique to educators, but the age of students displaying those trends are surprising. Behaviors once observed in 16- or 17-year-olds are now being seen in students in elementary grades, often involving students 4 or 5 years old. The increased behavioral and counseling needs equate

to more specialists being introduced to address these mounting problems, adding to a long list of financial challenges that face public education. The pandemic and the disruptions in regular education also have affected student enrollments nationwide, and many districts are experiencing serious declines. Parents have been exposed to many educational options and it’s not just a public/private decision for many families, according to one superintendent. Those declines could seriously affect funding for districts at at time when the need for additional resources has never been higher. As systems across the Commonwealth present their annual budgets, one reoccurring theme becomes obvious. Planning for unknown cir-

cumstances and remaining flexible are vital elements for any financial plans unveiled during a pandemic. Most of the budgets also reflect a commitment to face-to-face learning and the importance of interaction with a student and teacher, while maintaining a realistic amount of caution regarding other options that may be necessary. While the anxiety of stakeholders who await final decisions and timelines is justified and understandable, the complexity of these challenges requires patience. For officials frantically trying to open schools, it’s a daily moving target with changing solutions. Their willingness to adjust or amend should be commended as they attempt to plot a course that returns our students to some form of

normalcy. Getting there, unfortunately, might be harder than we thought. But none of these challenges should diminish our appreciation for the efforts of educators during this difficult period. Our children have not fallen behind or been doomed to failure, but have received instruction and support through various delivery systems. Thanks to the dedication of educators, my children’s academic goals have been unaltered for the most part As a parent, I’ll trust them to negotiate the issues of the future. I also won’t forget the countless hours and their commitment to education of the legions of teachers, administrators and support staff who continued their mission in a changing environment.

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Ann and Dustin Robbins are blessed to announce the birth of their son, Hugh Benjamin Robbins. Hugh was born at 10:27 a.m. on January 4, 2021, at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces and was 19¾ inches long. Hugh was welcomed home by his proud big brother, Joel. His grandparents, Tommy and Kathy Smith and Pam and Ronnie Robbins, greatgrandparents, Peggy Dix and Ronald Robbins, and aunts, uncles, and cousins are excited to have him join the family! The Robbins Family would like to thank all of their family, friends, and the amazing staff of MRMC and Virginia Women’s Center for their love, support, and safe delivery.

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a variety of issues. “I used a phrase at that time . . . that we were not pushing delete on any of our priorities, simply we were pushing the pause button,” Gill said. “So as we framed this budget was to un-push the pause button and push play again. All of the things that were a priority for us last February remain a priority for us now.” He noted a number of accomplishments and awards received by HCPS during the past year, including a high rate of graduations and the lowest dropout rate among divisions similar in size. The county remains atop the top divisions regarding the actual amount of funding spent on classroom instruction. Gill said those efforts have resulted in what is known as the Hanover promise, a pledge to potential employers, colleges or mentors that graduated students are well prepared for success. “It represents the knowledge, skills and ability that have taken place since kindergar-

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with Steve Herzog providing an outline of his department’s FY2022 plan. Unlike other county agencies, Public Utilities is largely self-supporting, relying on user fees and grants to fund its projects. Herzog presented a $41.7 million FY2022 budget with $23.4 million or that in the operating portion of the budget, an increase of 2.8 percent from last year. The five-year Capital Improvement Plan provides $35.2 million in expansion projects and $75 million for renewal and renovation projects. The plan includes the Hill Carter Water Storage Tank and Pump Station, and upgrades in the Suburban Service Areas at Middle Chickahominy

ten,” Gill said. “So, the Hanover promise actually lays out in a very thorough document our commitment to an employer of what a Hanover diploma truly represents. We’re not here to do the minimum.” Gill said a combination of one-time funds from the Commonwealth and robust sales tax returns for the final quarter of 2020 provided increased revenues to fund this year’s budget request. In addition, local contribution for this year’s budget also has increased. Even with the state allotments to mitigate losses in enrollment of about $2.9 million, Gill said the declining numbers are not “unique to Hanover.” Several factors, according to Gill, are responsible for record declines in 2020, 927 students in Hanover County. “Parents are opting for online versions of learning . . . and a lot of parents are deferring kindergarten.” This year’s budget includes a 2.5 percent increase for teachers and a continuing commitment to address com-

pression issues in the salary scale. Gill proposed a $300 buffer separating pay grades that will result in additional raises for about 75 percent of Hanover teachers. Including the 2.5 percent salary increase and compression adjustments, some teachers could enjoy an up to 6 percent increase, with an average increase of 3.7 percent system-wide. The proposal also restores nine additional positions addressing increasing mental health, behavioral and emotional well-being among students. But the item that received the most attention was focused on the county’s continuation of its online school and the 10 positions reallocated for it in the budget. Gill explained the positions are not new and do not require funding but are simply positions from other areas being reallocated to the online school. He also responded to criticism of a plan that some described as a work in motion. “The online school is not perfect. There are a lot of mis-

Wastewater Pump Station and Shelton Pointe Wastewater Pump Station. Budget Director Shelly Wright provided an update on FY2022 budget revenues and the five-year financial plan. Wright said the largest source of revenue for the county is real property taxes, which funds 45 percent of the General Fund, followed by personal property tax that provides only $50 million in revenue. Sales taxes provide more than $26 million in funding for the budget. “We are continuing to see positive steady growth in sales tax year after year,” Wright said. “These three categories account for over 70 percent of the revenue coming into the General Fund,” Wright said. She said the county was expecting more serious

declines in those revenue sources due to the pandemic. “While we could see changes in our typical revenue streams and our workforce, Hanover was well prepared financially to respond,” Wright said. In addition to the budget, Wright said the county began preparing a five-year financial plan in 1999 to budget for items like building maintenance and equipment replacement and personal over a five-year period. That planning allowed the county to more accurately plan for the pandemic. “We relied heavily on this long-term financial perspective to prepare for COVID-19 economic impacts and our recovery,” Wright said. This year’s plan predicts steady revenue receipts with an annual increase of about 3.5 percent and foresees no increase in real estate tax rates.

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BOBBY RAY AXSELLE

AXSELLE, Bobby Ray, 83, of Mechanicsville, claimed the promise of the resurrection peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 14, 2021. He was born on February 7, 1938, in Henrico, Virginia. He was a graduate of Hermitage High School, class of 1956. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Kevin Ray; his mother, Alma Anderson Axselle; and

his father, Ed Axselle. He leaves behind his loving high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Joan Foster Axselle. He is survived by his three daughters, “his girls,” Pam Meadows and her husband, Everett Meadows, Donna Crews and husband, Russ Crews and Susanne Laliberte and her husband, Richard Laliberte; seven grandchildren, Sydnie Monaghan, Maura Davidson (Josh), Brandon Meadows, Mallori Norman (Scott), Amanda Laliberte, August Seelmann and Blake Laliberte; four stepgrandchildren, Kevin Laliberte, Alexandra Crews, McKenzie Crews and Ryan Crews; four great-grandchildren that he adored more than anything, Buxton Monaghan, Hunter

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Davidson, Talon Norman and Ridge Norman; his brother, David “Acky” Axselle, his wife Patty, their children, Dack Axselle, Annie Cifers and Jonathan Axselle (Lauren); two great-nephews, Tyler and Ezra; and many other nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. His first paying job was delivering the Richmond News Leader in Lakeside when he was 13 years old. Bobby enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1956 and served for four years. He worked at C&P Telephone Company for a short time. In 1951, his father started Axselle Auto Service on Lakeside Avenue, where he worked part-time until he was 21. He began his full-time career in 1959 until he retired in 2001. He was on the board of IGO (Independent Garage Owners) and the treasurer of VASCO (Virginia Automotive Service Cooperative). He had a longtime hobby of restoring cars. He was a great deal maker, entrepreneur and negotiator. Bobby treasured his time with his family at his summer home on the golf course in Nags Head, North Carolina. He loved to swing in the hammock under the house. Papa would tell all of his children and grandchildren how good they looked after coming off the beach after a long day in the sun. He would say, “You’re brown as a berry!” He had a longtime passion for fishing and golfing. He never missed the opportunity to take a great nap. Bobby and Joanie built an amazing life together that included over 6,000 competitive games of cards at the kitchen table over coffee (their morning ritual). They took many adventures around the world to Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, New Zealand and many places in between.

| Death Notices & Funerals He always made sure his bride was taken care of. Papa always knew how to make you laugh and feel good. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a great mentor to many young men in the community. His legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom he was so proud. Bobby will be greatly missed, and we are so thankful for the all the amazing times we had with him. The family loved to see all of Bobby’s friends on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., where a service was held at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Interment took place at Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111.

Daniel; and his sister, Rita Ann Garrett. He was a member and deacon of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Many years were spent working in the furniture industry and he could always repair and repurpose anything. His great love and devotion to his family and friends will always be remembered, along with his kindness and gentle spirit. A private graveside service will be held for the family in Afton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, MakeA-Wish Greater Virginia, or Mechanicsville Baptist Church Men in Ministry.

DANIEL, Russell Edward Jr., 70, of Mechanicsville, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Granville County, N.C., to the late Russell Edward and Julia Rose Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Sterling (Carly) and Jeremy (Katie); two grandsons, Haden and Henry; one granddaughter, Afton; two sisters-in-law, Sue and Debbie; and many other nieces and nephews. Rusty was preceded in death by his brother, Graham Benjamin

GILBERT FAISON

FAISON, Gilbert Lawrence, 94, of Mechanicsville, died on February 8, 2021. Son of the late Patrick Lawrence and May Trusheim Faison of Richmond, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jewel Cowan Faison; and his daughter, Michele Lugene Faison, also of Mechanicsville. He was predeceased by a son, Patrick Cowan Faison. He is also survived by a brother, Frank A. Faison of Danville; nephews, E. Lawrence Faison (Cora) and David L. Faison (Sonya); and nieces, Patricia F. Slape (Jim) and Elizabeth F.

McAdoo. Gil was born on June 12, 1926, in Richmond and graduated from John Marshall High School. He earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1949, graduating with his class of '47, whose members' studies were interrupted by service in World War II (Gil enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17). Not only did he pitch varsity baseball all four years at Tech, but while in the Navy, he pitched for the team that won the Canal Zone championship. Being a Christian, an American, a Hokie and a conservative defined Gil's life. He was a communicant of Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, where he was volunteer choir director for more than 25 years and served on the Session. Gil was president and CEO of Roache, Mercer and Faison Consulting Engineers, Inc. He was a member of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering Committee of 100 and was inducted into Virginia Tech's Academy of Engineering Excellence in 2006. He was named a Fellow of the American Consulting Engineers' Council, served on the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals and was a member and past president of the Hanover Ruritans. When his days of league softball wound down, Gil became a fiend on the tennis courts at Westwood Racquet Club. Although Gil didn't live to be 100 as he wished, the excellent care of his devoted physicians, particularly Drs. Harold Young of VCU-MCV Neurology and Michael Petrizzi of Hanover Family Physicians, allowed him to enjoy much more time with his family than might have been possible otherwise. To all his physisee OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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cians and caregivers, many thanks. The family will hold a celebration of Gil's life at a future date when all can gather safely. Memorial gifts may be made to Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, 7229 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, or to Henry Volunteer Fire Department, 9634 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

MELVIN GRAMMER

GRAMMER, Melvin L., SFC (VAANG, Ret.), 92, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 and a half years, Eleanor G. Grammer; and is survived by three children, James C. Grammer (Teresa), Gloria Jones and Kim Shreve (Tim); grandchildren, Jeffrey L. Grammer (Shawn) and Brianne Jones; great-grandson, Robert Grammer; great-great grandson, Colton Grammer; very special nephew, Brian Collins; as well as several nieces and nephews. Melvin retired after 28 years of service with the Virginia Army National Guard. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed gardening and piddling around the house. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ASPCA, or the Wounded Warrior Project. bennettfuneralhomes.com

FLOYD W. MAXEY JR.

MAXEY, Floyd W. Jr., of Mechanicsville, Va., devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on February 14, 2021. Floyd was born on January 15, 1935. He graduated from OLD Manchester High School. Retired from the Pentagon as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service in the Air Force, at one time being the youngest Master Crew Chief in the service. Floyd also retired from the state of Virginia Department Information Technology. He was a Masonic life member, inception Milton C. Marvin Lodge #123 Agana Guam, and finally, with the Washington & Henry Lodge #344, member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Royal Arch Chapter #9, Richmond Commandry #2, ACCA Shriners, member Legion of Honor and served Provost Guard-Past Major, and a member of VFW Post 9808. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and father, Floyd; brother, Franklin, deceased in combat WWII; sisters, Peggy Ironmonger, Katherine Utley and Doris Maxey Shaffer Phillips. Floyd loved his family more than anything else and delighted in visiting them whenever he could. He enjoyed his time in the Shriners and the children he visited with, and/ or transported, and the time he worked with the Special Olympics. Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverley Ruth Maxey; his older sis-

ter, Aileen Coppridge; sons, Michale Maxey of Chester, Va. and Dennis Maxey of Mechanicsville, Va.; grandchildren, Michale Paul Maxey, Kellie Bowen of Chesterfield, Va., Matthew Maxey of Chester, Va. and Erin McClaugherty of Midlothian, Va.; great-grandson, Dylan Thorpe; sister-in-law, Candice Merle; and numerous nephews and nieces, which were all important to him and provided great happiness. The family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607.

fessional career spanned from bookkeeping to real estate sales and her own rental company. Connie’s primary occupation was putting a smile on the faces of those in her company. Known to her grandchildren as the “Graminator,” she created many cherished memories for all. It was a life well-lived by a lady well-loved. We look forward to seeing her again. An upcoming “Celebration of the Life & Times of Connie Miller” will be planned in April.

Robert and Ida Vessels, who helped guide young Margaret and Atwell with their four little children. Lois is survived by her daughter, Sherry Baker; three sons, Louis III, Jason and Ernie Power; her brother, J. Irvin Trent; seven grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Due to COVID, a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations, in her name, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online guestbook available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

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CONNIE LEE MILLER

MILLER, Connie Lee, came into this world on January 23, 1940 during an epic snowstorm in Richmond, Va. She left us February 11, 2021 in another snowstorm. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Martin (David); grandsons, Chris and Jesse (Anna and Tyler); her brother, Reuben “John Henry” Melton; and lifelong friend, Barbara Byrd (Ronnie). As put by one longtime friend, “Heaven just got a whole lot funner!” A lifelong advocate of enjoying her stay here, Connie was loved by all that met her. Her pro-

POWER, Lois Margaret Trent, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Memorial Regional Hospital. Lois was born April 3, 1937 in Phenix, Va. to Pleasant Edward Trent and Willie Kate Claybrook Trent. She was known as Margaret to family and friends and as Lois to her coworkers. Lois worked 20 years as a quality control inspector at AT&T/ Lucent Technology, where she was nicknamed “Hawkeye.” Lois Margaret loved with an extremely huge heart all who knew her. She enjoyed estate yard sales, bingo, eating out, shopping, Sunday drives and spending time with her precious Peanut, and all family get-togethers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Atwell Power Jr.; three sisters, Louise Kaloski, Kathleen Bordonie and Irene Alred; two brothers, Harold and David Trent; and an adopted family of love,

WILLIAM “BILLY” SAHNOW

SAHNOW, William Kent, “Billy,” 83, went to his heavenly home February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hillsman and Virginia Louis Dunn Sahnow; and sister, Rose Woods. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy K. Sahnow; children, Teresa Davis (Bill), Tina Miller (David) and William Kent Sahnow Jr. (Paula); stepson, S. DeWayne King (Jennifer); grandsons, Jeremy and Jarrett (Kathryn) Davis, Brandon Miller, Beau and Von Sahnow; stepgrandchildren, Heather Cumby, Ashley Bess, Corey, Austin and Nicholas King; great-grandchildren, Tye and Dax Davis; stepgreat-grandchildren, Christopher and Channing Cumby, Kaylee and Jaxston; nieces, Cindi, Lori; and nephew, Bobby Woods. He was born in Richmond, Va. on September 27, 1937

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and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1957; played on the Black Angus Bulls Semi-Pro Football Team and attended Old John Marshall/Richmond Technical Center to become a Mechanic Local No. 88. After 30 years of service, he retired as conductor from CSXRF&P Railroad. He was a Richmond-area boxing legend with Pro-Am record 136-14; began coaching youth in 1958, at William Byrd Community Center, dedicating his time and efforts to foster a positive impact on youth by building up their selfesteem and character. In addition to teaching sportsmanship, techniques and skills, he taught them that they, too, had an important place in the world but, like everyone else they had to earn it. He participated in every aspect of the sport for 61 years. Some recognitions he received for his outstanding and humble volunteer service included: 1980, The Fraternal Order of Eagles Award of Merit, 2009, Virginia Association of USA Boxing Lifetime Achievement Award; Hanover County, Va. Board of Supervisors Certificate of Recognition; USA Boxing Master Official Certificate; 2014, USA Boxing Virginia LBC 12 Appreciation Award for 60 years serving the youth with dignity and distinction. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. February 25, 2021, with funeral service to follow in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sherbourne United Methodist Church, 2619 Sherbourne Road, N. Chesterfield, Va. 23237, where he was a member, usher and trustee. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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BBB offers advice on planning vacation during pandemic Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- With coronavirus vaccinations ramping up, many people are looking forward to traveling again. This may mean planning a summer vacation and/or spring trip. But the pandemic isn’t over yet, and there are still multiple risks associated with traveling – both to your health and your wallet.

What to know when planning a trip If you’re planning a getaway, BBB recommends the following tips to minimize risks. z Understand the risks and delay plans if possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that “COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are extremely high across the United States.” Since travel increases your risk of infection, CDC is still recommending delaying unnecessary travel plans. In addition, if anyone in your household or at your travel destination is at high risk of infection, everyone in the household should act as if each are at risk. z Research travel restrictions. Travel restrictions vary by state and country and are constantly changing. Visit the U.S. State Department’s "Know Before You Go" page and the CDC Travel Planner to get up-to-date information on COVID-19 related travel restrictions as you plan your trip and your travel dates approach. z Take precautions before and after your trip. During the 14 days leading up to your trip,

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DORIS JONES TUCKER

TUCKER, Doris Jones, 99, went to her heavenly home on February 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband

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of 53 years, Charles Edward Tucker; her youngest daughter, Barbara Tucker Lloyd. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda McNeely, Sharon Broughton and Sheila Carden; three sons-in-law that she adored and loved as her own, John McNeely, Brad Carden and David Lloyd; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson; sister inlaw, Phyllis Stein; many nieces and nephews. Doris loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with each one. She had a passion for games, gardening, gossiping, cooking and sewing. It was very hard

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to be around her and not see the joy that filled her life. Doris enjoyed her career as a legal assistant. When she retired, she spent time at their river home fishing with her family. In lieu of flowers, Doris requested donations be made to Special Olympics, Area 6 in the name of her granddaughter, Ashley Graham. Donations can be mailed to Special Olympics Area 6, P.O. Box 72924, North Chesterfield, Va. 23235. For safety reasons, a private family graveside service is planned. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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PHHS Brick Memorial Ceremony slated April 16; bricks now on sale Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Patrick Henry Brick Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, in the front of the school. Bricks can be purchased for $75 each. You may send checks to HEF (Hanover Education Foundation), 200 Berkley St.,

Ashland, 23005 or call 804365-4560 to pay with debit/ credit card. Those buying a brick are asked to include the student’s name and class year or faculty name. The deadline for purchase is Wednesday, March 10. Last year’s dedication, which had been scheduled for November, was moved to April 16 due to COVID-19.

Brick dedications are available for the Patrick Henry High School event. In 2019, 49 bricks were dedicated to alumni, teachers and staff at the high school. The annual brick dedication program has contributed close to $20,000 to Hanover Education Foundation (HEF). The event was started in 2012.

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takes that have happened and we own those. And I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that I know exactly what the class sizes will be in the September, but we’ve learned a lot and we will continue to adjust both in the face-to-face and online environment,” Gill said. Mechanicsville supervisor Canova Peterson asked why the Hanover Online School was listed as one of the division’s accomplishments for the year. “I think what our real accomplishment was that we had the face-to-face and we were the only ones who did. I think that was very critical.” “We should be disassembling the Hanover Online School, not trying to build it up. Putting kids in bedrooms with laptops is not giving them an education,” Peterson said. In addition to the core academic benefits of face-to-face instruction, Peterson said kids need the interaction with others in order to develop strong coping skills and develop behavioral norms. Gill said he included the online school in the list of accomplishments to acknowledge the intense planning and dedicated work of the many that made it possible. He conceded the program is not perfect. “It doesn’t mean it’s perfect. It doesn’t mean it’s without flaws,” Gill said. “It’s just a recognition of the work that had to be done.” He reiterated his goal of a return to in-class instruction for all Hanover students. “There is nothing that would please me more than the opportunity to bring all of our students back face-to-face in September,” Gill said. But Gill also stressed the sense of uncertainty that surrounds the issue and said no one can predict where the pandemic will be when school begins in the fall. If the three feet distancing requirements remain in place, finding space

for all returning students could produce a logistical nightmare. “Right now, there is no physical space to bring back 16,000 students. Until we get the green light from the state, all school divisions are going to have to have multiple options,” Gill told supervisors. Having said that, the superintendent noted that, with seven months planning ahead for the fall semester, he hopes to provide face-to-face instruction for all students who apply. “Our intent with seven months to plan . . . is to offer student/parent who wants face-to-face as an option to be able to find a way to do that,” Gill said. “Admittedly, because of those space concerns . . . that’s going to require a whole other level of innovation — whether it’s playing around with schedules or looking at remote classrooms. All of these things have to be on the table.” The superintendent said those 10 positions slated for the online school are placeholders for anticipated needs, but staffing always follows the students, and positions are adjusted prior to the start of every school year. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard questioned Gill regarding class sizes of some of the elementary online classes. She said some are as high as 37 students. “I want to give you what is necessary to not have 37 children in a classroom,” Prichard said. “How do I do that?” The superintendent said he could provide specific numbers required to address that problem within two business days, but had provided insight on that issue earlier in the presentation. “There is only one way to adjust class size . . . more teachers,” Gill said. There are currently 16 elementary classes whose class size is more than 30 students, according to Gill. County Administrator John Budesky updated supervisors at last week’s board meeting and

said he had spoken with Gill who was prepared to provide answers at an upcoming Joint Education Committee meeting this week. Vice Chair Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy District, asked for a specific listing of needs regarding capacity such as trailers. “We want to be a partner and be creative here and get children back.” Gill said those numbers provided would reflect the number of online students as of today, but could not offer an answer to how many would be interested in the fall. Prichard also asked if the county’s online school was needed with the advent of Virtual Virginia, a free online instructional program. The superintendent said that platform is currently used to offer students classes that may not be offered at their campus or as a means for students to catch up on required courses. “What we are not trying to create is an opportunity for students not to go to school because they prefer to stay home. What we are trying to create is the opportunity for students who are not able to be served in a traditional face-toface environment to be able to do so,” Gill said. Gill explained how he views the online school at the current time. “I see this right now in 2021in much of the same way as a program such as the Georgetown School (50 to 80 students).” While recognizing the need for the online option’s creation during a pandemic, Chair Sean Davis, Henry District, questioned the permanency of the current online school. Gill explained, that in a post COVID-19 environment, he envisioned an online school that would serve less than 100 students, a group comprised of students who could not, for various reasons, attend face-toface sessions. At the current time,

LEGAL NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The County of Hanover, Virginia proposes to increase real property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 3.5 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.78 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered tax rate.” 3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Hanover proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. This is the same as the 2020 tax rate. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.03 per $100, or 3.0 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Hanover will increase 6.8% from that of last year. The General Fund budget is increasing by 8.7% from the fiscal year 2021 budget. A Public Hearing on the increase and the proposed tax rate listed above will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. The options available for providing written or oral statements are posted on the County website: www.hanovercounty.gov. Related information is available for public inspection online and any regular working day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, phone number (804) 365-6005. John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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Downtown Ashland Association reports good year By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – Despite the setbacks created by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Downtown Ashland Association managed to present some successful events in the town. Executive Director LONGEST Maggie Longest submitted the organization’s quarterly report to Ashland Town Council last week “in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)”. “Our

public-private partnership is key to advancement of the downtown district,” she said. In reviewing second quarter highlights, Longest said the Association “hosted over 180 volunteer hours …, including 88 in October, 60 in November, and 40 in December. These numbers represent volunteers’ time at official functions and do not begin to account for the time spent by volunteers individually.” Longest’s report also included: The Association hosting Ashland Halloween as a service to the community. She said the town’s “cooperation was instrumental in the creation of the trick-or-treat map and provided financial assistance with postage.” The Association hosted Light Up the Tracks as a promotion

of downtown businesses from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. “Promotions included events for all businesses and organizations within the down,” she said. “Safety was maintained and feedback was very positive.” Throughout December, the Association used ornaments created by Coronado Kingdom for the town’s Arts & Culture Grant as a social media giveaway, in promotion of Light Up the Tracks and downtown retailers. In other business, HODGES council proclaimed February as Black History Month.

Vice Mayor John H. Hodges noted that the observance was formally adopted in 1976 “to honor and

affirm the importance of Black History throughout our American experience.” He also said “the history of people of African heritage goes back thousands of years and includes some

of the greatest, most advanced, and innovative societies in the history of human existence.” “African Americans have played a significant role in the history of the Ashland community,” Hodges continued, “from the early days of the town to our present-day leaders in areas of business, education, and government.” The town observance, he added, “recognizes and honors its African American community and the leaders who have served on town council, including William Henderson, Melvin Hall, Anthony Keitt, Terri Abri and Franklin Jackson, whose recent passing is lamented.” Ashland Town Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, at Ashland Town Hall at 121 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Cold doesn’t deter snow fun

Sherry Lea shared the photo at left of her children taking full advantage of a snow day. The layers of clothes to keep them war didn’t slow them down from a fun-filled outside experience. Above, Clara Elizabeth Frye said Lowryder was having a good time romping in the snow in Ashland. The fact that the show nearly covered his legs didn’t stop him from playing.

The Montag family enjoyed the great outdoors, while bundled up against the cold, to spend some time in one of the recent snows in Hanover County.

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Monday is deadline to sign up for elderly and disabled tax relief HANOVER -- Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the County’s real estate tax relief program. March 1 is the deadline to apply for this program in time for the relief to be applied to the tax bills sent out later this spring. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $52,500 and still

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“old” days). The second dose gets the immune system fully engaged under its own power (like the way the .307 engine in my old Chevy Malibu would roar when I hit a good straightaway). Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that more people report side effects from the second dose than from the first. The CDC recently released data on side effects

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administrators are faced with the challenge of planning an online school that could serve thousands if the pandemic persists, or under 100 is a return to normalcy occurs. “Why an online school versus some online options and when do we transition from one to the other?” Prichard asked. Gill said providing those options at every campus would require teachers to pull “double duty” providing instruction in both disciplines. “It’s not just a

qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the total income. About 1276 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings is about $1,200 for those households; about 35% of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.5 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certifica-

tion of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two (2) medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two (2) years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Remember, applicants must sign up by March 1 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due (first half) on June 5. “This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,” said

of the Pfizer-BioNTech, which has been in use longer than the Moderna vaccine. According to the CDC data, reported by vaccine recipients via the agency’s V-Safe, 74.8% of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients reported pain at the injection site after the second dose compared with 67.7% after the first. Other differences in responses between the two doses included: 50% reporting fatigue after the second dose compared with 28.6% after the first; 41.9% reporting headache after the second dose

compared with 25.6% after the first; 41.6% reporting muscle pain after the second dose compared with 17.2% after the first; 26.7% reporting chills after the second dose as compared with 7% after the first; 26.7% reporting swelling after the second dose compared with 6.8% after the first; 25.2% reporting fever after the second dose compared with 7.4% after the first; and 21.2% reporting joint pain after the second dose

compared with 7.1% after the first. Similar patterns have been reported for those receiving the Moderna vaccine. While anaphylactic reactions can be serious, and a handful of people have reportedly died after getting the COVID vaccine – because of anaphylaxis or for reasons yet to be determined – and some people have medical conditions that should prevent them from getting the shots, the fact is that the vast majority of us are perfectly good candidates

question of efficiency, it’s one of equality because when you are pulling double duty, you’re not able to give yourself to either world, so to speak.” Answers to those questions rely on the number of students requesting online classes and the state of the pandemic, according to Gill, but he said if requests were substantially reduced from current levels, online instruction could become a program as opposed to its own separate entity. Supervisors also asked Gill to provide further information regarding proposed changes to the county’s IB (International

Baccalaureate) programs currently available at all four high schools. Facing situations where questions often outweigh answers, Gill said he understands the passions displayed when discussing the education of our children and remains committed to maintaining a longstanding tradition of excellence in Hanover schools. “We take very seriously our motto whether it’s in a pandemic or not, and, yes, we realize stress is high and only intensified when we are talking about our children because they are the most precious

things in our lives . . . Our priority is to uphold that tradition of excellence for many years to come,” Gill concluded. Peterson noted the efforts of those 3,800 school employees and their accomplishments during the past 10 months. “I can tell we have a lot of different approaches and opinions particularly on the future of virtual education and its value, but one thing I think we can all agree on is that every educator in this county deserves the greatest of kudos for what they have been able to do under the worst circumstances that they’ve ever had to deal with.”

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Scott Harris, Hanover’s Commissioner of the Revenue. “We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.” To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6128. If you have computer access, application forms also can be downloaded from www. hanovercounty.gov For distribution to: Hanover County media distribution list; Hanover County website at www.hanovercounty.gov; County Facebook: www.facebook.com/HanoverCountyVA/; County Twitter: https://twitter.com/ HanoverVa Sign up for Hanover Access News email news bulletin on homepage. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

for the shot and the majority of us who have received the vaccine so far have not had any serious aftermath. For me, the brief misery after the second dose of the vaccine is better than the risk of serious illness or death from the disease itself. This brings up another relevant experience I have had. A couple of years ago I got the two-dose Shingrix vaccine against shingles. I was warned it had quite a kick, and the Shingrix vaccine most definitely did. I felt like a freezing,

soaking, whipped dog for a day or two after each shot. But … I also have had shingles. I never, never, never – with maybe a few other nevers thrown in for good measure – want to have shingles again. The misery I may have felt from the vaccination was nothing in comparison to the misery caused by the disease itself. Dave Lawrence, sports editor of The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local, can be reached at dlawrence@ mechlocal.com.

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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 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 ask@pamunkeylibrary.org. 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@

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March 6 – Introducing Native Shrubs and Groundcover to the Home Landscape. March 13 – Monarchs. March 20 – Water Quality in Your Back Yard. If you miss the live session, you can view the recording along with previous HGS content at https://bit.ly/ hgsrecordings. The program, “Blueberries: Nature’s Gift”, is available on the website listed. To participate, contact the Hanover Extension Office at 804-752-4310 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

ASHLAND -- Hanover County Master Gardeners have announced the dates for their Winter 2021 Home Gardening Series. A series of free classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:30 until noon. All classes are presented on Zoom at 10:30 until noon. You must register ahead of time for each session at http:// bit.ly/hanoverhgs to be sent a link for that session. The series continues this week with Fire-Wise Landscaping and Practices. Also scheduled are:

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Prep football: Mechanicsville at Hanover 6:00 p.m.

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Prep football: Patrick Henry at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

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Atlee finishes second in Class 5 wrestling Two Raiders, one Hawk win titles By Dave Lawrence and Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News VIRGINIA BEACH – Atlee sent seven wrestlers to the Virginia High School League Class 5 State Championships, the most in school history. By the time the meet wrapped up at Virginia Beach Sports Center Saturday night, the Raiders had: seven wrestlers place in a state tournament, obviously the most in school history; and two – Alex Frowert and Liam Harris – earn state championships, again the most in school history. All the teamwork led to another milestone: a secondplace finish, the best finish in the 20-year history of the school. The Raiders scored 112 points behind champion Brooke Point, whose wrestlers amassed 156 points. Midlothian was third with Midlothian 99 points. Atlee head wrestling coach Gabe LaVey was pleased with the result, but it is clear he has higher ambition. “I like to win, so a state championship would have been the obvious better goal,” LaVey said. “But I’ll take second. I think it is the highest Atlee every had. It’s the first time we’ve ever had two

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Top, Hanover’s Aden Halsey stands atop the award podium as the 220-pound state champion in the Class 4 championships at Virginia Beach Sports Center Saturday. Bottom, Patrick Henry’s Lorenzo Verdelotti works on an escape from Fauquier’s Eric Dewald in the Class 4 160-pound consolation semifinals. He finished fifth.

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Atlee’s Liam Harris (top) controls Brooke Point’s T.J. Harris in their 138-pound championship match in the Virginia High School League Class 5 wrestling championships at Virginia Beach Sports Center Saturday. Harris won the title in a 9-3 decision.

state champs. I can’t complain about that.” Given the atypical year, the Raiders’ accomplishment was all the more remarkable. “We followed all the COVID rules and, with all the [stuff] that we’ve had to do this year, they made it worth it,” LaVey said. Liam Harris won his championship in the 138-pound

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match. After a scoreless first period against Brooke Point’s T.J. Harris he started scoring, and with each point earned, his confidence grew and he kept adding to his lead. By the time the match and day was over, his face was a bit banged up, but he was perfectly happy with his 9-3 decision victory. “I got a little bit beat up, but, as everyone says, you should

see the other guy,” Harris said. “I was a little stunned in the first period when I didn’t score, because that’s usually what I do. My thing is to score as fast as I can. Then the second period I got up to a pretty good lead and from then on he started shooting desperation attacks and I just countered and dominated.” Frowert, the 145-pound champion, struggled to get

points against his opponent, Brooke Point’s Stephen Mainz. Mainz took a 1-0 lead with an escape to open the second period. Frowert evened it up with an escape of his own to open the third. But the referees were parsimonious with points, and time was running out in regulation when Frowert finally got what he needed: a takedown for two points and a 3-1 victory at

the buzzer. “It was a scramble,” Frowert said. “It was a good match. I’ve competed against him before and I knew it was going to be tough. It just really came down to how badly I really wanted it. I wanted it really bad. I had to go for broke and I took a shot at the end.” The Raiders had two runners-up: J.D. Haynie at 113 pounds and Daniel Martinez at 182. Their teammate Mateo Duarte finished third at 106 pounds, Will Rittenhouse was see WRESTLING, pg. 21

Raider girls win Region 5B track championship By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Weather may have made a mess of the Region 5B Indoor track and field championships schedule, and it may have made it pretty chilly when the athletes finally got to compete Sunday, but for the host Raiders, the recent rain and snow and the nip in the wind on the Atlee track could not make the wait any the less worth it. The Raider girls, spurred by a spectacular 60-point performance by Jada Foreman, eked out a four-point win over Midlothian for the region title. The Raider boys – despite the loss of a number of key athletes to COVID safety protocols – finished as a strong runner-up to region champion L.C. Bird. “The kids performed wonderfully. They were wonderful today,” said Atlee head coach Neil Mathews. “They’re kids, and they’re so resilient. They’ve been off for a year. They’ve been dying to do stuff and they’re out of practice . . . but when they competition’s there, they’re competing – and that’s what they did today.” On the girls’ side, Mathews expected a battle with

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fourth at 152 and Hayden Morris sixth at 170. Halsey learns from experience VIRGINIA BEACH – After his loss to fellow Hanover County wrestler and four-time state champion Andy Aldridge last year in the 220-pound Class 4 state championship round, Hanover High School senior Aden Halsey changed how he worked in the wrestling room.

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Left, Atlee’s Jada Foreman sets an event record of 8.60 seconds in the girls 55-meter hurdles in the Region 5B indoor track & field championships Sunday at Atlee High School. Above, Atlee’s Lora Chandler clears the bar to win the girls pole vault.

Midlothian. He expected Midlothian to do well in the final two events: the 3,200meter run and the 4x400 relay. The Trojans did just that, win-

ning the 4x400 and claiming the top four spots in the 3,200. But the Raider girls kept their lead intact. “I thought that where we

would be would come down to the final two events,” Mathews said. “We had girls who had run multiple events all day long – things that they typically did

not run, relays that they were able to put just enough points out there so that we would be able to hold off that Midlothian onslaught.” Foreman won five individual events and nabbed a second in another. She set two meet records: one with a win in the 55 hurdles, with her mark of 8.6 seconds besting that of 8.66 set by Matoaca’s Devyn Coller in 2019; and besting her own meet record in the long jump of 17 feet, 3.25 inches set in 2019 with an 18-feet-11.5 leap this year. She also won the 55 dash (7.38), high jump (5-0), and triple jump (37-2). Her triple jump

“I worked a lot harder and just focused on every little detail,” he said. To Halsey, that mattered in his last high school match. Taking on Loudoun County’s Caleb Graham, Aden Halsey dominated Loudoun County’s Caleb this year’s final to earn his first state championship in an 11-2 major decision at the VHSL Class 4 Championships at Virginia Beach Sports Center Saturday. “I think I every won every position in that match,” Halsey said, “and that made the dif-

ference.” Halsey said that he knew he needed a takedown in the first period, and that he knew he could get it. He did, taking a 2-0 lead into the second period. The lead boosted his confidence, and he took down Graham again to keep a 4-2 lead against his opponent’s two points on escapes. Halsey commanded the final two minutes with a 7-0 run, and he secured the bonus point via the major decision with a late-match nearfall. “The journey and getting

here and winning it . . . it felt good,” Halsey said. “Especially after taking the loss last year, it meant a lot.” Halsey advanced to the state semifinals with a 30-second pin of Smithfield’s Joe Sessoms in the first round. From there, he reached the final with a 3-1 triumph over Culpeper’s Bracken Hibbert. After trailing Hibbert 1-0 after the first two periods of his semifinal match, Halsey escaped him near the top of the third to tie it up, then took him down with 18 seconds left in regulation to secure the win.

Halsey, who has been wrestling since fifth grade, praised the roles of Hanover Hawks Wrestling and the Hanover Hawkeye Youth Wrestling Club in getting him to where he ultimately stood: atop the podium as a state champion. “Without those two rooms, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I’m at.” Halsey’s teammate Luke Hart also had a standout tournament, as he reached the final in the 152-pound weight class by defeating Amherst County’s Kylee Martin 5-0 in the first

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mark was nearly 3 feet better than this year’s runner-up. The Raiders had two other winners: Savannah Nash in the shot put with a 29 feet, 8 inch throw (Foreman was second in the event) and Lora Chandler in the pole vault 9 feet, 8 inch vault. Her teammates picked up three of the remaining four spots in the top five. Atlee’s boys had two winners: Josh Leonard with a 2:45.22 mark in the 1,000 run and Greg Durbin, who cleared 10 feet in the pole vault. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

round and edging past John Handley’s Simon Bishop 2-0 with a reversal in the semifinals. But in the final, Hart narrowly lost to Caroline’s James Dosado 3-2 to take runner-up honors. Patrick Henry’s Lorenzo Verdelotti took fifth place in the 160-pound weight class. Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

February 24, 2021

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!

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

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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

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

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

Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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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

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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CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

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HAULING Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance Junk, Trash & Small Debris Removal Free Estimates & Insured. Call 804-629-4826 or 804-357-7121

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CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 9 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and good night and cleanup at 10 p.m. The cost is still $45 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations, or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

Ongoing 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. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their

families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president,

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at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

| News, Updates & Listings alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its

Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

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loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have

The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. and

Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma's Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma's or Zoom connection information.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., at the Hanover Golf Club, 14314 Country Club Drive, Ashland, Virginia 23005. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss current County operations and procedures and long-term strategic and operational goals. These are open meetings and all interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendance may be limited due to space limitations and the number of participants at any given time. Individuals who are interested in attending these meetings should contact the County Administrator’s Office at (804) 365-6005 so that proper accommodations may be made. John A. Budesky County Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, March 10, 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: REZ2019-00019, HICKORY HILL II, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, and B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7880-92-1335 and 7880-81-6802, consisting of approximately 51.5 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) at its intersection with Providence Church Road (State Route 662). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business and Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow 42.33 acres to be rezoned to MX(c) for development of a mix of commercial (retail, office and restaurant) uses and residential uses (100 townhome units) at a density of 2.36 dwelling units per gross acre, and 9.17 acres to be rezoned to B-2(c) for a mix of commercial that may include a single fast food restaurant with a drive-through. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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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HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices. Call 347-4943 or 746-8653

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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:

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

ASPHALT PAVING CREWS Experienced Paving Superintendent, Roller Operators, Screed Operators, Paver Operators, Asphalt Rakers, Laborers and Distributor Operators (CDL Required)

APARTMENTS UNFURN. 2 bedroom units available to qualified applicants. Safe, Quiet area near center of Ashland. Within walking distance of shopping and RandolphMacon College. Rates from $700. Security deposit and application fee required. Contact Brothers Realty 804-798-5752

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.

Saturday, February 27th, 9am-2pm Sunday, February 28th, 1pm -3pm (Numbers out at 12:30) Masks & Social Distancing Required! HiddenTreasuresEstate.com 804-266-1407

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS Experience required for all heavy equipment used in our industry.

Recruitment COMPUTERS Anthem, Inc. seeks BI SOLUTIONS ENGINEER SR. ADVISOR In Richmond, VA to supervise others on developing application internals for usability, reliability and scalability requirements and perform code reviews. Requires domestic travel 1-6% of the time. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref #51258. Anthem, Inc. seeks ENGINEER SENIOR in Richmond, VA to perform technical solution design, development, testing, deployment and application support. Requires domestic travel up to 3% of the time. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref #94129. Anthem, Inc. seeks TEST AUTOMATION ENG ADVISOR in Richmond, VA to develop test automation strategies, test strategy framework and architecture and support automation framework setup and maintenance. Requires domestic travel 5% of the time. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref #97045.

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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TRANSPORTATION Part-Time: Seasonal Truck Driver with overtime opportunities, CDL, Drug Test, DMV Records required. Retired person welcomed. Please apply in person E.O.E. Aylett - 804-769-9200. Nutrien Ag Solutions.

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Cheering on Atlee

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

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

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

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

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Ancient Persian city 5. Spindles 11. Stake 12. Retrain 16. Close by 17. Commercial 18. One who publicly announces 19. American ballplayer 24. Junior’s father 25. Go up or climb 26. Concern 27. When you hope to get there 28. Iacocca and Oswald are two 29. Plant of the lily family 30. Male college organization 31. National capital 33. Raccoonlike animal 34. Symbols of fertility 38. Astronomy unit 39. Series of ridges in anatomy 40. Hebrew leader 43. A portent of good or evil 44. Supreme goddess 45. Gelatinous substance 49. Engage in a contest 50. Famed ballplayer Ruth

"3*&4 t .BS "QS Aries, you may be falling behind on keeping resolutions, but that is alright. It’s easy to get back on track once you set your mind to it. Ask a friend to keep you accountable.

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