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School board to consider IB consolidation in April By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Last month, Hanover County School Board members got their first look at a plan to consolidate the county’s four International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to one countywide program located at Atlee High School. Administration officials presented a plan that highlighted substantial savings and other benefits, but also included the omission of dabbling, allowing students not enrolled in IB to take some of the offered classes. The board was scheduled to vote on the plan at this month’s meeting but decided to delay that action at a workshop session held earlier this month in an effort to gather more information

regarding the proposed changes. referred to as dabblers, significantly enhance the In addition, some Hanover County Board experience for the entire community and urged board members to allow all of Supervisors had expressed qualified students to expericoncern regarding the changence IB instruction. es when Michael Gill, super“IB doesn’t tell “Some of the brightintendent of Hanover County you what to think. est students in my classes Public Schools, presented his are partial IB and they conbudget last month. It teaches you tribute immensely,” Steven Over the past five years, how to think.” Wiecek, an IB diploma senior, more than 500 Hanover stuSTEVEN WIECEK said. “These students have dents have enrolled in course IB diploma senior found a balance between AP only IB classes, meaning (Advanced Placement) and IB access to the classes were open that works best for them and to all advanced students in addition to those seeking IB-centered diplomas. they bring diverse perspectives.” Wiecek said removing those students for not One IB student said those students, often

taking a full load seemed “shortsighted” to him and does not align with Hanover’s promise to prepare students to work with people with different perspectives. He expressed his opposition to the consolidation of the county’s four IB programs in addition to his concerns regarding diploma only offerings. Wiecek also noted the differences in IB and AP (Advanced Placement) classes in that, while the latter provides a variety of facts, IB focuses on critical thinking and in-depth analysis. “IB doesn’t tell you what to think. It teaches you how to think,” Wiecek said. Other students described and lauded their IB experience, many of them calling their decisee IB, pg. 13

Supervisors nix plan Age isn’t an issue in local girl’s desire to help for Route 54 mixed use development By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors denied a request to rezone 51 acres currently zoned agricultural located just east of Ashland on Route 54 for a mixed use development that included commercial and residential elements. Developers envisioned a village-type community that featured 100 age-restricted townhomes and 60,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. But a number of neighbors

opposed the rezoning, many citing the rough transition provided in the plans from rural to commercial land. Others expressed concerns regarding traffic and lifestyle impacts to neighbors residing in Providence Woodside Estates and others. During the past months, the applicant adjusted the original plan, agreeing to age-restricted townhomes and the removal of a planned convenience store with gas pumps. Even with the concessions, more than 360 people signed a petition see MIXED USE, pg. 16

ECHANICSVILLE – Three years ago, for her 10th birthday, Ella Young told her family and friends that she didn’t want gifts. Instead, she asked them to donate food and toiletry items to help the homeless. Last week, the Bell Creek Middle School online eighthgrader talked about how she got on this path to a rewarding purpose. “I always felt like I have Photo courtesy of Ella Young more than others. I just Ella Young, 13, of Mechanicsville is shown with some of the bags of donations she has wanted to give back,” Ella received in her three-year commitment to helping the homeless in Richmond. A QR Code to see HELP, pg. 4

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Local native knows there is a lot to love about engineering Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com WASHINGTON – Mechanicsville native Arthur Loving V, also well known as Monte, serves as a supervisory general engineer in the Public Works Department at Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, and is representing Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington for Engineers Week. Loving has served with NAVFAC Washington for the last five years. He originally came aboard as a design and project manager and brought a wealth of experience to the NAVFAC team at Dahlgren, having worked in the private sector for 25 years before joining the Command. “I joined NAVFAC for the great benefits and the opportunities to expand on my engineering competencies,”

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Loving said. “Getting to work with the different engineering disciplines affords me this opportunity, not to mention the interesting and challenging tasks associated with a research and development base.” With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by

sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

State superintendent announces $1 million grant to research impact of the pandemic on schools Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane recently announced that the Virginia Department of Education has received a three-year, $999,912 federal grant to study the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the commonwealth’s public schools. The grant will support

researchers from VDOE and the University of Virginia as they examine pre- and postpandemic trends through the 2022-2023 school year in student absenteeism, gradelevel retention, enrollment in advanced courses and career and technical education programs, identification of students with disabilities and English learners, student mobility, and teacher retention. Researchers also will examine

the effectiveness of school reopening and recovery plans in addressing the impact of the pandemic on students and teachers. The objective of the project, titled “Equity in Virginia’s Public Education System: A Longitudinal Examination Spanning the COVID-19 Shutdown,” is to provide a body of practically focused research to see SCHOOLS, pg. 4

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Concealment, price altering, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen. Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 12300 block of Verdon Road, Doswell. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8300 block of Colmar Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Grace Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny parts was reported in the 13100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Simple assault was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell.

Concealment, price altering, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11000 block of Doswell Road/ Mount Hope Church Road, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Patrick Henry Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

DWI 2nd offense within 5 years, BAC .15 to .20% was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

DWI: Drugs, 1st offense was reported in the 7500 block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10400 block of Arapaho Lane, Glen Allen.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9300 block of Chamberlayne Road/Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville.

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goal of 365. The Youngs have a room in their home designated for donations. That’s where Ella separates items and places them in bags to be taken into Downtown Richmond. “People are sending packages in the mail from an Amazon Wish List

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said. “This year I wanted to do more so I reached out even further to other friends and family and they’ve helped out a lot and given me a lot of stuff for those in need.” Ella’s parents, Geoff and Jami, are active in helping her with donations and deliveries. “My mom’s work, Commonwealth Eye Care Associates, donated a ton of stuff for those in need,” Ella added. Ella has been successful gathering donations from family and friends “through email and texting. They sent a lot, and they had other people that they reached out to.” The Blue Sky Fund in Richmond has helped by giving Ella items including boxes of snack bars, Chapstick, and gloves. Ella acknowledges that “word of mouth” has helped her cause. She welcomed the opportunity to share her goal of helping the homeless through this publication too. According to Geoff, they have distributed 72 bags, and have a

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that I have a QR Code.” She said those wishing to donate by using the QR Code need “to take a picture of it. It will take people to the website wish list.” She said items include toiletries, snacks, food – “just things that we need so we add that to the list.” Other items that are welcome include hats, socks, gloves, hand warmers, blankets, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Chapstick, moisturizer, sunscreen, wet wipes, peanut butter packets, Slim Jims, and Trail Mix. Geoff said he and Ella take the donations to a number of locations “on and off Broad Street, down in the Bottom, train

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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 12000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland. Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

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inform decision-making and policies at the state and local levels. “The research funded through this grant will be critical as our schools move beyond the immediate concerns of reopening and shift their focus to addressing the shortterm and long-term impacts of the pandemic and school closures on student outcomes and school operations,” Lane said. “Our goal is to provide a series of evidence-based policy briefs that will provide practical and actionable information, and help shape policies that

tracks. We drive around to look at new areas. We extend our drive a little bit farther if there’s a need.” Approaching the needy has proven positive, with nearly 100% being receptive to what Ella and Geoff bring them. “They are so thankful; they’re grateful. That is primarily what we expect. We try to help those that are asking.” While college and a career are a few years away, Ella said she is motivated by this experience to help others. Photo courtesy of Ella Young “Maybe when I’m older I With items spread out on can find an organization or the floor of the room in her even start one. Right now, it’s home used for donations, handing out bags and having Ella Young fills bags as she continues to help the other people helping me, which homeless in Richmond. means a lot,” she said. For more information, go to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/1XNT9ANJICKHL?ref_=wl_share. Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9300 block of Falcon Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 16100 block

prioritize and promote equity during what will be a multiyear recovery process.” “There is a tremendous need for rigorous evidence to help students, teachers, and schools recover from the significant disruptions caused by the pandemic,” said Luke C. Miller, research associate professor and the project’s leader at UVA’s School of Education and Human Development. “Our ongoing collaboration with VDOE will be able to address that need thanks to the support of this grant.” Data for the research will come from the Virginia Longitudinal Data System. VLDS allows researchers to

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Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire or medical was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

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Ella Young is very inspiring at tender age By Melody Kinser Managing Editor s I spoke with Ella Young and her father Geoff last Tuesday evening, I was in awe of the kind, generous and giving 13-year-old. (Note: Her story is on today’s front page.) To ease her into the interview, when I asked her age, my immediate comment was “When I was 13, I was probably only thinking about 13-year-old boys.” I had spoken with her dad the week before so I knew that Ella was helping the homeless in Downtown Richmond. She found her purpose three years before, and is now wanting to spread the word to receive more donations as the needs

continues to grow. The reality is there are people today -- still in the midst of the economic woes due to the pandemic -- who need assistance when they never did before. For a 10-year-old to have decided to forego birthday presents to help the homeless is one of the most powerful and inspiring stories I’ve written in my career. Ella is humble when she talks about her work. But she definitely needs help. And that’s where you come into this story. There’s a QR Code to Ella’s Amazon Wish List, making it so easy for donors to select snacks, toiletries, etc., for those whose lives are sadly on the streets of the city.

Please do what you can. I told Ella that I’d welcome updates as she continues on this path. At a tender age, she seems to have found her calling. Wow! In addition to accepting donations, keep in mind that she is an eighth grade student taking care of her studies online. I so enjoyed our conversation and was nearly speechless at the thought of a girl her age making such an amazing impact. (Those who know me are shaking their heads in disbelief at the idea of me being speechless.) Ella’s dedication and commitment are unwavering. What an incredible teen. If a 13-year-old has been making a difference for three years, we certainly can join the effort.

Name may not be familiar, but his legacy lives on By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Sometimes it’s the people you hear the least about who make the biggest impact in our society. That’s certainly the case when it comes to Henri Landwirth, an immigrant from Belgium who came to America with $20 in his pocket following World War II. His escape from a devastated Europe and the horror of losing

both parents in concentration camps would be subject enough to induce marvel, but Landwirth followed up with a lifetime of success and service. Landwirth escaped from the camps and was reunited with the only surviving member of his family, a beloved twin sister. Shortly after his arrival in America, he was drafted and served in the Army before he began a career in the hotel business. Working his way up in his chosen

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career, Landwirth eventually obtained the Starlite Motel in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Now, the Starlite has a history all its own and is a piece of Space Coast history and a place well known to Cocoa locals. In the early days of America’s entry in the space race, Cape Canaveral was a deserted stretch of beach that housed launch and training facilities for NASA. In those early NASA days, every-

one associated with the program, including the original Mercury astronauts, stayed at the Starlite, and Landwirth established lasting friendships with many of them, including close friend John Glenn. Landwirth retired after a long career as a successful hotelier and contacted Make-A-Wish to inquire how he could help the children they served who came to Orlando. see NAME, pg. 8

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| Reader Views (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to “Dear Friends”.) This has been a tough year for all of us, but Multiple Sclerosis never stops. People who are living with MS have still been living with MS throughout the pandemic. On May 1, I will be participating in Walk MS: Richmond, which will again be virtual! I am ready to raise the bar this year with Team Hanover’s fundraising. My husband, Dana, who passed away in March 2017, was always optimistic that a cure for Primary Progressive MS would be found in his lifetime, which ended almost four years ago. Research is moving forward and so may new drugs have been approved. This is why I walk and fundraise . . . to do what I can to find a cure for MS. Thanks to wonderful supporters like you, Team Hanover has raised almost $132,000 since 2003! Since 2010, I have personally raised almost $100,000! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope you will support me this year as I try to reach $15,000. No donation is too small. Every dollar counts. For every donation, I will be writing your name on an orange footprint and posting it on my garage door, hoping to fill it with footprints! Please join me in supporting this effort by making a donation today in honor of Dana. And, feel free to share my information with your friends and family. Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress. Again, every dollar counts! Thank you for your support! Lee Nelson Click here to get to my personal page and make a secure, online donation. https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/ site/TR?px=7827376&pg=personal&fr_ id=31783 see LETTERS, pg. 8

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After assessing the need, Landwirth began building Give Kids the World Village, an escape for children who have critical diseases and their families to enjoy a vacation week of fun and excitement. With the help of former astronauts and philanthropists from across the globe, GKTW has grown and now hosts thousands of families annually to a location where everything is designed for kids, many of them critically ill. It’s a place where every little girl is a princess, and every young lad a dashing prince and children play in a world without stares or judgments. The days are filled with magical events and the nights bring surprises as cookies and milk arrive at each villa followed by daily gifts delivered each morning ... and ice cream is available whenever the spirit moves. But, there’s more to

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GKTW than the story book setting and roaming cartoon characters. In a world that is sometimes dismal for these families, the few acres of Florida offer them a chance to sit down and breathe and enjoy the peace that being with family offers. It provides parents with renewed energy to continue the struggles that lay ahead for their children, and offers a glimmer of something that to some had long ago disappeared: hope. And if the warmth of a warm Florida night and the swaying of a palm tree isn’t enough to renew you spirit, the smiles on the faces of children playing late into the night will surely do the trick. There are a number of attractions at GKTW but one of the most poignant stops comes at the end of a weeklong stay when kids enter an enchanted castle filled with tiny stars. The stars line the walls, ceilings and stained glass windows.

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And what those stars represent is really what GKTW is all about. Each child who visits is invited to make a wish and put their name on a star. The thousands of sparkling stars in that hall are a fitting tribute to Landwirth, a true man of compassion and untold generosity. When asked to explain his need to help these forgotten kids, Landwirth attributed it to his childhood and those horrible experiences in a Nazi death camp. “I see myself in their faces,” he said in one video. The retired hotelier said he thought of the many children in the camp who had no future and no hope, so he decided to provide those things in whatever doses he could. Landwirth also started a charity that provides scholarships to promising science students called the Mercury Seven Foundation and also has founded organizations that distribute clothes to needy and homeless people.

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Landwirth died in 2018, but the 80-plus acres GKTW is a lasting tribute to the heart and dedication to a man who felt giving back was more important than taking. And you may wonder how I am so acquainted with GKTW and its founder. One of those stars in that castle has my son’s name on it, and, so far, wishing upon a star has worked well, and that’s the greatest blessing of all … and just one of many reasons Henri Landwirth will be remembered in this household. He provided the memories that will last our family a lifetime.

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CHARLES L. COLLINS

COLLINS, Charles L. “Linnie,” 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was

preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ethel Marie Collins; and is survived by four children, Leonard Shawn Collins (Colleen), Patrick Kevin Collins, Brian Scott Collins (Nicole) and Shannon Marie Lawson (Jerry); 10 grandchildren, Flannery, Eamonn, Maeve, Maggie, Nicole, Aaron, Kaitlyn, Konner, Adam and Emma; two great-grandchildren, Neko and Gabby; as well as his companion, Kathleen Fugett. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. bennettfuneralhomes.com

CYNTHIA HORNSTRA

HORNSTRA, Cynthia Sue “Susie,” died peacefully on March 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Susie was born on June 11, 1962, in Mooresville, N.C., the youngest of four children, and grew up in Mechanicsville, Va., where she spent most of her life. Susie was a 1980 graduate of Lee-Davis High School. She attended Longwood College and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University. Susie had a dynamic career in Disaster Preparedness that took her all over the world. At the time of her death, she was Director of Operational Risk at Citigroup (Tampa, Fla.). Susie

was independent and adventurous, a woman of faith. She was a devoted friend with a tremendous sense of humor. Susie had many loves: family, holidays, travel (especially to the Outer Banks), her adorable pup “Rocky,” reading, games, music, concerts and dancing. Heaven gained a new shag dancer when Susie arrived. Susie was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth “Libby” Hornstra; and her brother, Dan “Danny” Hornstra. She is survived by her son, Bryan Kerr (Stephanie); granddaughter, Emma; father, Darrell Hornstra; sister, Lynda Locklear (Wayne); brother, Curtis (Patti); nieces and nephews, Tammy Fox, Amanda Soehren (Mike), Christopher, Mallory, Andrew, Ethan, Colton and Tristan Hornstra; six grandnieces and nephews and an endless number of devoted friends. A celebration of Susie’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Donate Life America.

band of 31 years, George W. McCormick Jr. Lisa is survived by her sons, Matthew K. and David K. McCormick; brothers, Clay and Rick Cunningham; and sisters, Cindy Delagrange and Deb Fitzgerald. Lisa loved to collect seashells and keep them around her home to remind her of all the amazing vacations they went on as a family. George, Matt, David and Lisa loved going to the British Virgin Islands together and seeing God’s creation and its most beautiful state. These vacations are some of their fondest memories together. Lisa loved to watch the Caps games with her boys and also loved spending time in her garden. She retired in 2016 from Ukrop’s Pharmacy. Lisa was the kindest, most compassionate woman you’d ever meet. She would do anything for anyone in need and she will be greatly missed. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Massey Cancer Center or Cool Spring Baptist Church’s Mission Fund.

LISA McCORMICK

McCORMICK, Lisa Dawn, 63, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Carolyn Cunningham; and her hus-

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NICHOLS, John A., 83, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was preceded see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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in death by his wife, Jackie; and grandson, Christopher Bowman; and is survived by three children, Gary Nichols, Tina Silver and Sandra Carter; 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. John was retired from Baker Equipment. He was a humble, honorable man and a devoted follower of Jesus. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park. CATHERINE LARKIN

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WESTFALL, Rich, 48, of Hanover County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Victoria Linn Westfall; and his mother, Sandra L. Faber. Rich is survived by his father, Richard E. Westfall (Nancy); twin brother, David E. Westfall (Charessa); and sister, Robin L. McMillion; three nephews, Kalob, Nicklaus and Joshua; and special friends, Tiffany and Bryan. Rich was an electrician for Local Electric, Inc. for 14 years; an avid fisherman whose favorite spot was on the Pamunkey River; and he loved spending time with his family. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Humane Society at hanoverhumanesociety.org. Online condolences at www.

LARKIN, Catherine Frances Attanasio “Kaye,” 97, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Michael Joseph Larkin; her parents, Harry and Catherine Attanasio; brothers, Carmine and Harold; and sisters, Theresa, Lucille, Hazel, Harriett, Blanche and Joan. She is survived by her son, Peter Larkin and his wife, Susan, of Roanoke; her daughter, Hazel Rice and her husband, Tommy, of Mechanicsville; her son, Sean Larkin and his wife, Robin, of Mechanicsville; grandson, Nelson Rice and his wife, Alexis, of Mechanicsville; grandson, Justin Larkin, of Roanoke and his girlfriend, Rachel Dougherty, of Centreville; grandson, Patrick Larkin, of Mechanicsville; great-granddaughter, Ada Harper Rice; sister, Lillian Ripatrazone and her husband, Michael, of Whippany, N.J.; sister-in-law, Carmella Attanasio, of Hillside, N.J.; brother-in-law, Thomas Larkin and his wife, Jean, of Rockaway, N.J.; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, beloved friends and caring neighbors. Kaye was born in Newark, N.J., on March

31, 1923. Growing up with nine siblings during the Great Depression and throughout her life of nearly a century, she experienced some of the most trying times and witnessed some of the greatest triumphs in modern American history. As a teenager, Kaye ironed clothes for other families in Newark to help provide for her family. She went on to work in a powderpuff factory, as a telephone operator and finally, as a secretary for Vita-Var Paints Corporation, where she met Michael. She devoted her life to taking care of her immediate and extended family. Kaye also treasured her enormous circle of friends. She readily expressed thanks for the multitude of blessings she received from God and was committed to the Catholic faith. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the physicians, nurses and staff of the Critical Care Unit, Hospice and Chaplain’s office at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville for Kaye’s care throughout her final days of life. Their compassion and excellence were deeply heartfelt and priceless. The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held immediately following at 1 p.m. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bon Secours Foundation (bonsecours.com) to benefit the health system’s community care services in Mechanicsville; or the National Audubon Society (audubon. org) to help the preservation of Kaye’s favorite bird, the Northern Cardinal.

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Hanover-Caroline SWCD offers Discover Your Watershed series Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Hanover-Caroline SWCD has developed a new virtual series, Discover Your Watershed, aimed at individual neighborhoods within District boundaries that share a watershed address. The three-part webinar series begins with a local watershed overview using maps to follow the journey of runoff from the neighborhood to Chesapeake Bay; a discussion of residents’ con-

servation concerns on their own property, and an overview of the Water-Wise Home Challenge. Any District resident may earn the Water-Wise Home garden flag by taking the Water-Wise Home Challenge. Is your home “Water-Wise”? The second webinar is devoted to understanding the community’s soils, preventing erosion, and two ideas for the residential landscape: conservation landscaping and rain gardens. The third and final webinar focuses on Virginia’s native plants,

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Enon Church and the Studley community hosted a successful Valentine Week Food Drive. Nearly 400 pounds of food was donated to Moments of Hope for distribution locally. Volunteers Holly Kazee and Sydney Brightwell are shown with some of the donations.

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sion to enter the program lifechanging. Joseph Washington, a Mechanicsville High School IB student, described his classmates and teachers as family, and urged board members to vote against the consolidation plan. Alissa Parker said she has “zero regrets” regarding her decision to enter the program and said her experience in IB has well prepared for her for future endeavors. She also pointed to the bonds formed with classmates and teachers at the individual programs. “We laugh and cry together,” she said. Had the program not been available at her home school, Parker said she would not have pursued the option if it required travel to another campus and leaving her friends behind. Jamey Doran, the parent of an IB student, also urged board members to reject the consolidation plan, citing the small financial savings associated with the merger, the impact of breaking bonds of students who have already entered the program at their home schools in ninth grade. He also said reducing the four programs to one would create inequities in a discipline where minorities are underrepresented.

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Austin Miller is an IB teacher at Patrick Henry High School and said he pours his heart and soul into his classes. “I do as much as I can to make my courses as rewarding, relevant and engaging as possible,” he told the board. While conceding the consolidation may provide some consistencies, it fails to recognize the importance of school sovereignty, a long-held belief in HCPS. “Hanover’s grassroots approach to IB that allows students to decide at just about any point on their academic journey what you would like to specialize in and how they would like to showcase their skills is rare and should be cherished and expanded, not consolidated,” Miller said. The IB discussion landed in the Information section of the meeting’s agenda meaning no action was necessary. Chair John Axselle, Beaverdam District, suggested the board place the item on the action agenda for a vote at next month’s meeting. Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Greif said the matter did not require an immediate vote, and board members reached consensus on making a decision at next month’s meeting. “I think the students are telling us what they want,” Axselle said after expressing concern over changes that

could limit access to the IB program for some students. Hanover currently graduates one of the largest number of IB graduates in the area with four schools participating. In other matters, the board unanimously passed a resolution asking Governor Northam to reconsider the number of spectators allowed at high school sporting events. Currently, that number is limited to 250 spectators per field, but that allows little access for many family members and other interested fans. The resolution notes a distinct difference in the treatment of other sporting events that are classified differently where up to 1,000 or more fans are allowed. The resolution requests that schools receive the same treatment as other amusement venues and urges the Governor to relax the restrictions. As Hanover board members were unanimously approving the resolution, Northam announced that decreasing COVID-19 numbers could prompt a change in the current coronavirus restrictions in April. “We’d like to see the policy reversed so we can have more parents attending sporting events so they can watch their children play, perform, compete and participate in the event,” Axselle said.

which must reflect the resident’s name, physical mailing address, and service address: a current bill for land-line telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service; a voter registration card; a current automobile registration card; a W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year; a combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year; bank statements, medical bills, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated

within the last two months. The school division will accept only original documents for proof of residence. Copies of all documents presented for proof of residence will be retained in the student’s cumulative file as part of the student’s enrollment documentation. For more information, contact the school registrar. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Atlee High School honored for financial literacy education ASHLAND – Atlee High School is among 74 schools across the U.S. to be named a Blue Star School, which is one of the best schools in the country for financial literacy education. Working in Support of Education (W!se), a non-profit organization based in New York City, recently announced that Atlee has earned the distinction of being named a Blue Star School for its students’ outstanding performance on the 2019-2020 W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test. Students take the test after a course or unit on personal finance, with those who pass the test becoming Certified Financially Literate™ and earning a W!se CFL™. To earn the Blue Star School designation, a school must achieve an 80% passing rate on the Financial Literacy Certification Test and have either a majority of students on

a given grade level take the test or have the students who took it achieve an average score of 85% or higher. “As we know, there are many metrics that are used to measure student success in the classroom. For me, receiving this award and being one of only 74 schools to earn it means that our staff members continue to implement innovative, relevant, and rigorous lesson planning into their classrooms to ensure that our students are grasping the importance of becoming financially literate in our ever-changing world,” said Dr. John Wheeler, Atlee High School principal. “When our students leave Atlee, it is extremely important for us to know that we have given them the tools for their toolbox to make sound financial decisions as adults.” Wheeler credited Atlee’s dedicated teachers for providing dynamic classroom

instruction that helps students truly learn financial literacy and other important lessons. “While there are many factors that go into how students perform on any given assessment, content knowledge, instructional delivery, and the ability to provide quality and timely feedback to our students is critical to their success,” he said. “Our teachers know their content and have a passion to ensure that our students are equipped with the skills they need to be successful. At the end of the day, however, our students continue to exceed expectations for the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test and will continue their tradition of excellence.” He added, “If we continue to be successful in how we deliver quality instruction to our students as it relates to student financial literacy, we are equipping them with the

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Atlee High School has been named a Blue Star School by Working in Support of Education (W!se) for its students’ outstanding performance on the 2019-2020 W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test. Atlee is one of just 74 schools across the U.S. to be named a Blue Star School.

knowledge and skills they need to manage money effectively.” Schools enrolled in the W!se financial literacy program teach a course or unit on

MHS celebrates students for exemplary character Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – One hundred forty-two Mechanicsville High School students recently received awards for the January character trait, responsibility. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer for Hanover County Public Schools, said, “Responsibility means being held accountable for the ways in which our words and actions affect others as well as ourselves.” “MHS continues its proud tradition of recognizing outstanding students and staff in its monthly Character

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Awards celebration, sponsored by the MHS PTSO and C&F Bank,” Whitley added. He extended congratulations on behalf of Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of HCPS, to the Students of the Month for January: Charlotte Costic, Jay Doran, Bella Richey, and Samantha Young.

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The Students’ Choice Award went to Kristina Schools; the Employee of the Month was Robert Bowman and Brad Davis; and the #Hashtag Award for innovative use of technology was awarded to Kate Roehl. “Mechanicsville High School emphasizes a culture of personal growth through character development in and out of the classroom. Students and staff developed the character recognition program to honor students who model these traits daily. MHS believes that they can make a difference in the school, the community, and the world one person at a time,” Whitley said.

personal finance using instructional resources from W!se, including a curriculum outline aligned to national and state standards, and then administer the test.

Easter Egg Hunt to be held April 3 at Black Creek MECHANICSVILLE – An Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event will feature snacks, crafts, and fun for all ages. For more information, call 804-7810330.

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and Hanover County told by Black and white residents. It has been sponsored jointly by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, The Ashland Museum, and Downtown Ashland Association since 2014. While COVID-19 prevented the program from happen-

ing in person this year, you can preserve your family stories by recording interviews with family members on your phone. The Ashland Museum has a series of questions you can use to start the conversation. For more information, email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net.

R-MC observes tsumani anniversary with global origami project Remembrances honor Alumna Taylor Anderson and deepen the college’s bonds with Japan Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — March 11 marked the 10th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeast coast of Japan in 2011. Over 22,000 lives were lost, including the life of a RandolphMacon College alumna, Taylor Anderson. To mark the anniversary last

Thursday, the college orchestrated several remembrances, including a video as well as a global origami project. Kyle Maclauchlan is a survivor of the disaster, and is currently a Japanese instructor at RandolphMacon College. Of the origami project, he said, “We wanted to create something that brought people together, and showed our support for

each other. Looking at the picture, you can feel the bond that we share.” Over 200 people from around the world participated by folding paper cranes, and their pictures were com-

bined into a digital collage. The act of folding 1,000 paper cranes holds deep cultural significance in Japan, and symbolizes hope, wishes for long life, and peace. Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved, the project doubled that goal with a total of 2,220 cranes. Participants included the Randolph-Macon community, Ishinomaki Senshu University,

Senshu University, Mangokuura Elementary School and Ishinomaki Kahoku Newspaper. The origami project and a video marking the anniversary can be viewed on Randolph-Macon’s website at www.rmc.edu/remember. At 2:46 p.m., Randolph-Macon rang the carillon on campus in Ashland to mark the moment of the disaster.

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opposing the project that was presented to the board during the public hearing last week. Some who spoke in opposition said they had envisioned a residential development on the Campbell property, while others questioned the need for more retail when commercial space in Ashland is available. Planning Director David Maloney said the plan meets the requirements for MX zoning and recommended

Maloney said. approval of the project. “This plan achieves an Attorney and applicant repembodiment of resentative Andy the design that Condlin also told achieves compact supervisors the and contiguous project is comdevelopment … patible with the provides for logical C omprehensive transition between Plan and meets all various residenthe requirements for tial densities and mixed use approval uses, and provides per county code. appropriately-scaled “We’re tryMALONEY commercial uses to ing to do what the serve the immediC o mp r e h e n s i v e ate community and enhances Plan calls for and what the the transportation network in code calls for in an MX District the area with the relocation by having a mixed use with of Providence Church Road,” business, lower density age-

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restricted homes to really be able to create a village atmosphere with businesses that will benefit this community but the surrounding communities,” Condlin said. He urged the board follow previous endorsements from planning staff and the Planning Commission in recommending approval of the project. Chuck Delvechio and his wife have resided at the end of Providence Church Road for 37 years. He said the Route 54 stretch serves a scenic byway to the historic courthouse area, and should be preserved as such. “Keep the commercial construction on this historic Route 54 corridor west of I-95 in the town and retain the east for residential construction and a family surrounding,” he said. Angela Manion lives in the Providence subdivision and said her house is adjacent to the proposed site. She urged supervisors to hear the concerns of the residents of the area and reject the application. She said an uncertain construction schedule represents disruption and disturbance for the families living in the area. “How is this in the best interest of your citizens?” she asked. “A significant portion of your constituents do not want this. Many along the 54 corridor who have been here for decades and residents adjacent to this property are saying no.” Beaverdam resident Martha Wingfield said “This is still the wrong proposal for this area.” She contends the TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis) study was conducted improperly since impacts of the East Ashland project were not included in the calculations. That development is approved but development has taken place. She described the amount of traffic improvements associated with this project as

“underwhelming.” “There’s a lot more traffic that’s going to happen in this area,” Wingfield said. “This is not compatible with the residential area that has already been established on Woodside and is not compatible with the rural area to the east.” Robert Nelson did not mince words in his opposition to the project. “Hickory Grove is the most problematic rezoning application to come before the board in years,” he said after presenting a powerpoint outlining the deficiencies in the application. Brad Ashley owns property that also is adjacent to the land identified in the application and told supervisors that he would like to see no development on the tract, but realized the property would be developed. “The person who owns this property has property rights just as we do,” Ashley said. “I believe they have come forth with a pretty reasonable proposal.” Ashley resides in Mechanicsville, but said he believes in the rights of landowners to market and sell their property. “I care about property rights,” he said. Ashley said he welcomed the age-restricted neighbors anticipated with the project, and said denial of this project would not stop development. He expressed concerns that a rejection of this project could pave the way for more egregious projects such as industrial development. Following the long list of speakers who expressed opposition to the project during the public hearing, Condlin responded to some of the concerns. Regarding the traffic study, Condlin said they followed instructions from county staff and VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation), which told them “you must do it this way.” He also noted a counter petition in support of the proj-

ect with 140 names submitted to board members within the last week. The project does meet the MX requirements and is appropriate for the area, Condlin contended. “This property owner has to have the right to rely on the Comprehensive Plan and we are fitting squarely within that Comprehensive Plan,” Condlin said. Beaverdam supervisor Bucky Stanley expressed appreciation for the efforts of the developers in their attempts to alter plans to address concerns expressed by neighbors, but said he heard the opposition expressed by his neighbors. He moved for denial, seconded by Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard. Vice chair Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy, said her district contains a number of mixed use projects, but said she could not support the current application. “I remain concerned that all the restaurants have a drive-through component and I think I was very clear in the beginning that it was the convenience use aspect of this that was a concern,” she said. “It speaks to the vision of this development, which does seem to be centered on people who want to get in and out quickly. I’m concerned about this particular development in this particular spot.” Prior to taking the vote, board chair Sean Davis, Henry, said he did believe the project complies with the county’s mixed use standards, but said the construction should have been phased. He also predicted future activity on the site. “I suspect there will be a proposal at some point to put a development in there that matches the exact comments of those who came and spoke here tonight,” Davis said. The board approved the denial by a 7-0 vote.

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