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GRADUATION DAY Early voting available for 2021 ceremonies to be held at Meadow Event Park Democrats’ June Primary Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools, with the support of the Hanover County School Board, will host this year’s graduation ceremonies at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19. According to Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, two outdoor ceremonies will be held each day in the Festival Loop (one in the morning and one in the early afternoon) “to celebrate our tremendous graduates and maximize the number of guests that may attend.” In accordance with the Governor’s executive order on COVID-19 restrictions and guidance from the Virginia Department of Education, up to three guests per graduate may attend the ceremony. “The ceremonies will be livestreamed for loved ones who are unable to attend in person,” Gill said. “Holding the ceremonies outside at the Meadow Event Park allows us to welcome all of our graduates and accommodate more guests at each ceremony than what would have been possible at each school’s football stadium, while also providing a safe environ-

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Mechanicsville High School: 9 a.m. Friday, June 18 Hanover High School: 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 18 Patrick Henry High School: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 19 Atlee High School: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19

HANOVER – The Democrat Party has called a Primary Election for June 8 to determine the candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general in the Nov. 2 General Election. Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, VREO, Director of Elections/General

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ment,” he continued. “We recognize that the number of guests is fewer than what is normally allowed at graduation. In these uncertain times, however, we are pleased to have crafted a plan that will allow our students to graduate together in front of as many friends and family as possible under the state’s current restrictions,” Gill said. The superintendent concluded by saying, “We sincerely hope that this plan, which

Registrar, said, “Historically, Hanover County has less than 20% turnout for these types primaries. There will be no Republican Party Primary.” She did say that there are a few different ways to cast your ballot including in-person at the Early Voting Center. “Remember, you no longer need a reason to vote early,” she said. see VOTING, pg. 12

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ANOVER -- Hanover Tavern Foundation is excited to announce its one-of-a-kind Antiques at the Tavern event April 30-May 2. Historic Hanover Tavern will host 20 hand-selected dealers offering for sale a variety of period furniture, ceramics, silver, pottery, jewelry, art, books, linens, folk art, and more. All proceeds from this event support Hanover Tavern Foundation. The show opens Friday evening with a reception for those guests who appreciate the opportunity for early shopping in a relaxed setting. There will be music, open bar, and hors d’oeuvres. At 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, special guest speaker Elizabeth A. Davison, a recognized decorative arts scholar and author, will lecture on “Shenandoah’s Page Valley Style: The Painted Furniture of John Spitler, 17901806.” in the Bradley Theater. Lecture and/or dinner package tickets are available. Forget about those preconceived notions about antiques. The days of grandma’s furni-

ture displayed in the living room “museum” where no one is allowed to go are over. Antique collecting is affordable and fun for all ages. Antiques represent an age of quality craftsmanship, before mass production. It took years to learn a given trade where a craftsman transitioned from apprentice to journeyman to master of the craft. This high-quality craftsmanship has resulted in durable pieces that are hundreds of years old but are still useable today to mix and match with all decors. This is your chance to take home an original in which the beauty, design, quality, and functionality are timeless. Discounted advance tickets are available at Hanovertavern.org for all dates, programs, and packages. Standard tickets will be available at the door. Preview Reception & Early Shopping will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 30; Early Shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, guest lecture by Betsy Davison; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2. For tickets, go to https://app.gopassage. com/events/antiques-at-the-tavern-2021 or call 804-537-5050.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS making, selling and possessing Schedule III, marijuana, in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

March 22

Falsely identifying self to law enforcement was reported in the 9200 block of Shady Grove Road/ Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Making a false statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 14000 block of Big Bear Court, Montpelier. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Ann Cabell Lane, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7100 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Prisoner was reported

Threats in writing were reported in the 7100 block of Civil Road, Mechanicsville.

the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14000 block of Spring Road, Montpelier.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 8100 block of Newman Drive, Mechanicsville.

March 23

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 95 South, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville. Making a false statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 17100 block of El Capone Way, Beaverdam. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6000 block of Northfall Creek Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 15400 block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam. Grand larceny building was reported in the 12400 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.

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March 24

Eluding police and endangering persons or police car was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Blacksmith Court, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture and distribution of Schedule VI was reported in the 7400 block of Early Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8200

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 6400 block of Cardinal Way/Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. DWI, BAC .15 to .20, 1st offense was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

6 months was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10200 block of New Britton Road, Mechanicsville.

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

DWI: 1st offense was

Lost firearm was reported in the 15100 block of Indian Springs Lane, Montpelier.

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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Threats in writing at school/ school event were reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry High School, Ashland.

Credit card fraud, $200 in

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No injuries reported in fire Multiple crews respond to blaze at Laurel Meadows house Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Multiple crews with Hanover Fire/EMS responded to a blaze that extended to the second and into the attic of a house in the 8200 block of Melinda Kay Court in the Laurel Meadows subdivision of Mechanicsville. Battalion Chief Gregory R. Martin, who serves as public information officer for Fire Chief Jethro Piland III, said the

fire broke out Monday, April 19, on the front side of the building in the garage of the two-story wood frame house. He also said there were no injuries reported and the residents all escaped. “Fire extended to the second story and into the attic space before being extinguished,” Martin said. That evening, the fire was marked under control with salvage and overhaul operations having taken place.

The Hanover County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. “We encourage you to have working smoke alarms on each floor of your home and outside each sleeping area, and recommend smoke alarms greater than ten (10) years be replaced,” Martin added. Anyone needing assistance with smoke alarms can contact the Metro Richmond Photo courtesy of Hanover Fire/EMS Chiefs Smoke Alarm Hotline Fire broke out on the second floor of this house in the 8200 block of Melinda Kay Court on at 1-888-537-5967. Monday, April 19. The blaze spread into the attic.

HCPS receives 9th consecutive national recognition for music program ASHLAND – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the ninth year in a row. Hanover County is one of only 20 school divisions in Virginia to achieve this coveted status. There are 132 school divisions in the Commonwealth. “We know how essential music education is to the development of the whole child and our commu-

reported in the 5500 block of Pole Green Road/ Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Computer invasion of privacy to examine information was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 8100 block of Marley Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 17500 block

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 14400 block of Bethany Church Road, Montpelier. Trespassing on church or school property was reported in the 15400 block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny parts were reported in the 13100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Failure to appear on felony

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students. It further serves to recognize the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of the curriculum. “While the pandemic has resulted

charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

of Washington Highway, Doswell.

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nity. I’m grateful once again for the exceptional efforts of our accomplished and passionate music educators who work tirelessly to provide our students with a well-rounded education in a year like no other,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent. The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization, awards this designation to school divisions and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to offering comprehensive music education to all

Rx fraud to obtain by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8900 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Wilt Lane, Mechanicsville. Violation of a protective order was reported in the 10200 block of

in a temporary challenge for music education, our past recognitions have contributed to us earning this award again,” said Barry Flowe, Performing Arts Curriculum Specialist. “I appreciate the support music education continues to receive from our Hanover community, and I am thrilled this support is again being recognized during this unprecedented school year.” Flowe said the main reason for the school system’s continued recognition is because of the dedicated perform-

Grand Hickory Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny parts were reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 8500 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville. Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½ ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

ing arts teachers. “They are innovative, flexible, and student-focused as they deliver quality instruction each and every day,” he said. For more information about the “Best Community for Music Education” program, visit https:// www.nammfoundation.org/what-wedo/best-communities-music-education. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County public information officer.

Simple assault was reported in the 16400 block of Beaver Dam Road, Montpelier.

block of Ellerson Drive, Mechanicsville.

March 27

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 1000 block of Aragon Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 14400 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

Simple assault was reported in the 8400

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 13200 block of Depot Road, Hanover.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 16100 block of Tyler Station Road, Beaverdam.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7400 block of Brook Way Court, Mechanicsville.

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Graduation plan brought cheers to HCPS By Melody Kinser Managing Editor he email couldn’t have arrived at a better time. With the COVID-19 pandemic still hovering over the world like an ominous archenemy, and racist acts targeting Blacks and those of Asian descent growing by leaps and bounds, the leadership team of Hanover County Public Schools devised a plan to hold commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, announced that graduation will be held over two days -Friday and Saturday, June 18-19 -- at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Go ahead, say “Yay!”

The schedule is: z Mechanicsville High School: 9 a.m. Friday, June 18. z Hanover High School: 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 18. z Patrick Henry High School: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 19. z Atlee High School: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19. And, the ceremonies will be available via livestream. If you can’t be there, you can log on to http://hcps.us/about_us/our_schools. We’ll share the link when it’s available. Last year, when the coronavirus was taking so many lives and leaving others terribly ill, the

school district could not provide the sendoff preferred for graduating seniors. The decision was correct though. I was sad for the Class of 2020 and the rites of passage members were missing. Kudos to all those involved in bringing together these very special days for the graduates! All four ceremonies will be held in the Festival Loop at the park. Complete details can be found on today’s front page. Again, thank you to Gill, the assistant superintendents and principals for organizing what I’m sure will be a memorable and enjoyable celebration for the Class of 2021. Stay tuned for our updates.

Mystery surrounds fate of Key West’s favorite Bum By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I’ve often wondered what could have possibly motivated parents with the last name Dover to name their male offspring Ben or their daughter Eileen. We’ve all heard those names that warrant at least a turned head like when the maître d' announces that a table for Sandy Bottoms is now ready. My mother once told me she

received a call at work from a Mr. Faurtz. I was never sure if the story was true, but she explained after the business of the call was complete, the two began talking about families. She could never get out the final punch line without giggling. “He told me he had five little Faurtz at home,” she concluded as small tears now accompanied an unabashed laugh. Assuredly, some of these names are deliberate, and adjusted for shock

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or surprise, but what about those unlucky kids who obtain a name innocently and through no fault of their own. Or worse, what about those characters whose names somehow seem to provide an instant description and follows them for a lifetime. Consider the case of former Key West fire chief Joseph Bum Farto and the continuing mystery that surrounds the man with the funny name. A lifelong Conch, the flamboyant Farto obtained his last name in the

same fashion most of us did, inheriting it from his parents in 1919. The family lived in a small frame house located across the street from the Key West Fire Department, where he, then known as Joseph, would hang around the firehouse, obtaining a reputation for his uncanny ability to relieve on-duty firefighters of their spare change. They named him Bum, a name he embraced for the rest of see MYSTERY, pg. 8

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It was ‘Johnson’s War’! Not Nixon’s Army! Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was submitted by Buddy Cousins of Ashland, who served as an Infantryman until “Promoted” (sic) to Combat Intelligence Specialist. They took my weapon, gave me a camera, and said, “You shoot with this from now see LETTERS, pg. 8

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his life. It was one of those names that perfectly fit the southernmost city, and Farto played it to the hilt for decades. He was known for his flamboyant wardrobes and reverence to a well-known Caribbean religion called Santeria. After landing a job on the firefighting crew, Farto worked his way to the top and was named fire chief in 1964. It was a time of great change in Key West. After a century and a half of anchoring the local economy, the famed Naval Base at Key West

closed, leaving hundreds of locals scrambling for new livelihoods. Farto’s life also was taking some serious detours. Two years after taking the top job, he was fired for misappropriating department funds, but reinstated after a commission headed by a relative cleared him and substituted the termination with a 30-day suspension. It was no secret in then sleepy Key West that the oncesmugglers paradise was enjoying a renewed status as drugs flowed through the small port and up the East Coast. Known as a Key West institution, Bum had become famous for his pastel-colored

leisure suits and fluorescent glasses and couldn’t resist the temptation of a quick profit and minimal risk and began selling marijuana and eventually harder substances from a bench in front of the fire station. The business was almost open air and involved many of the city’s most prominent citizens. Word finally reached the Feds in Miami, a group already caught unprepared for the massive amount of drugs coming through Key West, much of it handled by well-known names in a small town. While under surveillance, Farto made the mistake of selling a con-

trolled substance to a federal agent, an episode caught on film in the firehouse, resulting in a guilty verdict for Bum and many other top leaders in the Key West community. In an only-in-Florida epilog to the story, Bum was bonded out by one of his codefendants as they waited their appeal. Months later, Farto kissed his wife goodbye and told her he was going to Miami for the day and would return by evening. He never did. To this day, Key Westers are still asking “Where is Bum Farto?”, and to those who don’t know the story, the name still gets that shocked reaction. In

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on.” Shown is one of my photos. It appeared in several military publications.) I deeply appreciate Jim Ridolphi’s letter remembering Vietnam veterans, because I am one. I was disappointed to see Mr. Ridolphi’s efforts to incorporate his political views into it, and more so – he was wrong both in doing that and in fact. I’ve read a fair amount on the “Vietnam War” and I have never seen any reference to the soldiers having been referred to as “Nixon’s Army”. On the other hand, if you Google you will find several references referring to the “Vietnam War” as “Johnson’s War”. Google Images has an entire section titled, “Johnson’s War”. Don’t take my word for it. One of the books I’ve read is titled, “Lyndon Johson’s War” by Larry Berman, a respected historian on the “Vietnam War’’. Perhaps Mr. Ridolphi would like to discuss Johnson’s mental collapse/breakdown* during the “Vietnam War”. At least Mr. Ridolphi had the

Buddy Cousins was serving as an Infantryman in the Vietnam War when he was handed a camera and told to “shoot with this from now on.” This is one of his photos that appeared in several military pubications.

courage to say that he jumped back into college to obtain a deferment to avoid the “Vietnam War” altogether. *We had two key players suffer “breakdowns” during the “Vietnam War”: A) Johnson and B) Graham Martin, who was the ambassador during our last year in Vietnam. No one should be shocked to see that Mr. Ridolphi didn’t let some facts get in his way. If you watch TV news you might find them saying that Nixon was the first to send troops to Vietnam, or that he

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ordered the Nuking of Japan; the “Reporters”, (SIC) carefully forgetting that both were done by Democratic presidents. Who cares about the facts anyway? For me, Country Joe and The Fish summed it all up, “Well, come on all of you, big strong men. Uncle Sam needs your help again. He’s got himself in a terrible jam way down yonder in Vietnam. So put down your books and pick up a gun, we’re gonna have a whole lotta fun … And it’s a one, two three, what are we fighting for …”

Infrastructure Bill mainly adds to debt President Biden’s spending initiative, hyped as an “Infrastructure Bill”, will saddle taxpayers with another $2.25 trillion of unbudgeted debt, with only $621 billion or 28% targeted for transportation. The need to upgrade/maintain transportation infrastructure is undeniable, but this massive bill also includes huge sums earmarked for: Quality of Life at Home, including

decades past, Jimmy Buffet often sported a t-shirt on stage that asked the seemingly unanswerable question, and entrepreneurs quickly massproduced the shirts. Farto’s rental car was found in a Cuban neighborhood in Miami weeks after he disappeared, and, a decade later in 1986, a judge declared the larger-than-life figure deceased. Some say Bum high-tailed it to Spain and lived with relatives or escaped to South America. The oldest, crustiest of Key Westers will tell you Bum met a more perilous end at the hand of organized crime.

And for the new generation that now inhabits the southernmost city, Bum Farto is another one of the names that seems to have no explanation, or reason other than bringing a smile to the face of uninformed tourists. The rest of us still wonder where the would-be 102-yearold wanderer might be, but most of us are convinced he’s not living as Bum Farto, or any other name for that matter; but Bum still remains a colorful tidbit of Key West’s colorful history, recognition of a time when eccentric citizens and crooked politicians ruled the day in the southernmost city.

500,000 new homes for lowand middle-income folks; Caregivers for the Elderly; and Manufacturing Research & Development. The concept of a utopian, philanthropic society is noble, but reckless disregard of sound fiscal principles and expansion of government are not. Unlike charities that compassionately identify and deliver donations to people in need effectively, government seizes wealth and selectively redistributes it inefficiently. And when there is not enough, money is printed, unleashing inflation, a crippling disease that attacks everyone, especially those on fixed incomes. When Biden unveiled the plan, he stated, “I’m a union guy … I support unions. Unions built the middle class. It’s about time they start to get a piece of the action.” Exactly what did he mean by that? Will private sector, non-union contractors be denied access to a “piece of the action”? And did he strike a pre-election deal with labor union officials for support at the polls, and now taxpayers must complete his bargain? In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, labor unions

were desperately needed to protect workforces, comprised mainly of oppressed European immigrants, from ruthless tycoons like Andrew Carnegie who exploited and imperiled workers, ravaging their lives and dignity for personal gain. Labor unions gradually improved conditions, but by the 1960s these organizations had become infected with corruption and were too powerful, burdening management with waste paid by consumers. If labor unions are good for the public today, Mr. President, as a “union guy” you can undoubtedly expound on the merits of America’s subsidized United States Postal Service compared to thriving private sector carriers. The Executive Branch’s blatant disdain of longstanding economic principles is misguided as is liberal Modern Monetary Theory drivel, a feeble attempt to justify abuse. We should pray America’s Legislative Branch throws bipartisanship aside and unites to exercise its duty to protect responsible taxpayers from the 46th President’s embrace with socialism, betraying many who elected him. Daniel Corso Mechanicsville

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is outlined more below in an FAQ format, demonstrates our commitment to honoring the remarkable accomplishments of our Class of 2021 over the past 13 years in the best and safest way possible.” More information will be provided in the coming weeks. When and where will graduation be held? We will conduct four inperson ceremonies total -- two each on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19.

The schedule is as follows: Mechanicsville High School: Friday, June 18 at 9 a.m. Hanover High School: Friday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m. Patrick Henry High School: Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. Atlee High School: Saturday, June 19 at 2:30 p.m. All four ceremonies will be held at the Meadow Event Park in the Festival Loop. How will seating work? Students will sit in a “pod” with their guests, which will help with the visibility of the

with the intent to distribute was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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for hit, run, injury or death in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Possessing stolen property

Violation of a protective order (violence), 2nd within 5 years, was reported in the 17100 block of Napier Drive, Doswell. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000

stage while also maximizing the number of people permitted in the space. The pods will be spaced 10 feet apart. More details about this, ticketing, and other arrangements will be shared by your student’s school. Will students still be individually recognized? Yes. Each student’s name will be called and they will receive their diploma on stage before proceeding back to their designated pod. Why are the ceremonies not at the four high schools? We want to make sure as

block of Cornfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13700 block of Blanton Road,

school stadiums, permitting three guests per graduate. If the ceremonies were held at our high schools, only one guest per graduate would have been allowed in accordance with physical distancing requirements. Why aren’t the ceremonies at the Siegel Center as in years past? Indoor facilities such as the Siegel Center are limited to a total of 500 attendees, which would severely restrict the number of guests allowed per graduate. What happens if there is

Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud, was reported in the 11400 block of Rosemont Drive, Rockville Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10300 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Petit larceny building was

inclement weather? We are still developing plans for possible inclement weather, including holding indoor graduations in the Farm Bureau Building that stands next to the Festival Loop. We will communicate any changes to our plans as they are made. Will we be able to take photos? Yes. The Farm Bureau Building next to the Festival Loop will be set up for photos. The number of people allowed in the building at one see GRADUATION, pg. 15

reported in the 200 block of Berkley Street, Ashland.

Ashland.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 17100 block of Napier Drive, Doswell.

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many people as possible have the opportunity to attend the ceremonies and celebrate our graduates. Holding the ceremonies at the Meadow Event Park allows us to do just that --maximizing the crowd size while maintaining a safe environment for all. Furthermore, the 10-foot spacing required by the state between each graduate on the field and each guest in the stands quickly uses up the limited available space. The Meadow Event Park allows us to host two to three times as many attendees as our high

Possession of tobacco products by a minor was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Colmar Drive, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening

language over a public airway was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 15400 block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam.

Stolen property with the intent to sell, larceny, $500, was reported in the 15000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

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BLEDSOE, Patricia “Pat” Bottoms, 79, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on March 30, 2021. She is now reunited with her infant daughter, Susan Elaine Bledsoe; and parents, Annie Mae Davenport and Oliver Bottoms. She leaves behind three children, Terry Perkins (John) of Mechanicsville, Va., James “Jimmy” Bledsoe Jr. (Mary) of West Point, Va., and Kenneth Bledsoe (Patricia) of Jonesville, Va.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held in Jonesville, Va. at the Cooney/Bledsoe family cemetery on May 8, at 10 a.m.

Joe Foleno. She is survived by her cherished son, Robert (Melissa); her nephews, Rick (Pam) and Keith Foleno; along with many loving family and friends. Graduating West Virginia School of Business College in 1949, she had administrative, data processing positions including and up to retiring from Charter Westbrook Hospital in 1995. Zeola was an elegant lady who enjoyed serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her church, enjoyed entertaining, collecting angels, memories and cards from her friends and family. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, please send expressions to Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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BORKEY, Zeola Foleno, 90, of Hanover, Va., received her official wings on April 14, 2021. Considered an earthly angel to many, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William; mother, Hattie Musick; father, Joseph Foleno; brother, Rosco Foleno; and nephews, Barry and Billy

EMORY, John Andrew Sr., “The Roost,” 62, of Richmond, Sunrise: July 18, 1958 and Sunset: April 13, 2021. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Raymond Levy Emory, a United States Navy World War II veteran, engineer and Theresa Julia Massad. He is survived by his mother, Theresa Trexler; three children, John Andrew Jr., Aliza and Dexter;

three siblings, Helena, Julie and Mike; one niece, Christina; and two great-nephews, Julian and Jackson. John was a graduate of John Randolph Tucker High School, was on the cross country team and later ran marathons. He was alumni and a strong supporter of the Virginia Home for Boys. He served as an aviation ordnanceman airman in the U.S. Navy. After military service, he returned home to Richmond and worked in the local automotive industry, culminating in leading fleet sales and large commercial leasing operations on the East Coast. An unconventional entrepreneur, John founded Emory Capital in 2012, supported many small to large business auto leasing needs, advanced into financial services and a variety of community service focused initiatives, such as school bus safety cameras, disaster relief, emergency management response, recovery operations and services. John was of Lebanese and Irish decent. A talented artist, whose drawings and paintings were mostly appreciated by his family and friends, but also won several awards. He enjoyed and excelled in landscaping. He was an avid fan of Elvis and ‘70s rock and roll music, participated in and won local dance contests in the 1980s and 1990s. He had a passion for Christmas, artistic, extreme decorating and attending the Nutcracker Ballet in Richmond multiple times every year. John was a sports enthusiast, especially football and NASCAR. He especially loved his RGS Christian Men’s Group; he joined in 2000 and attended almost every Monday night with Mike Flynn and AJ for over two decades. “Never a bad day on the beach” He was drawn to the water, felt most

calm there, loved body surfing - always found a way to escape to Virginia Beach, even for just day trips, year round. John was a born again Christian, an active member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, Glen Allen Lodge No. 131 A.F. & A.M., Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies and ACCA Temple. A religious, military and fraternal memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 (John’s Birthday), at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23230. This service will also be live streamed at reellyfeproductions.com. More information will follow at a later date. . . .”Who, besides being a super dad, great son, brother and uncle, was a humble spirited man who loved God and his fellow man, a kind and gentle provider, dog-lover, military historian and patriot, teacher, counselor, gourmet breakfast and pasta chef, groovy talented artist, romantic dreamer, beach bum, and Very Good FRIEND,” 1 John 4:7-8 . . .Gone to Glory. We terribly miss and will always remember you.

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Lee Lambert. Mary is survived by her loving children, Ricky Lyon and Glenda Lyon Brooks (Jeff); her grandchildren, Jessica and Blake Lyon and Hunter and Trevor Brooks. She also leaves behind her siblings, Valerie Brannan (Wayne) and Jason Seward (Mary). A memorial service and reception will be held outside at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 35, Studley, Va. 23162.

business associate and nephew, Robert (Robbie) J. King Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was a self-made entrepreneur and influential in shaping business and real estate in Hanover County and beyond. His 20 years of faithful service on the Hanover County School Board exhibited his dedication to excellence in education. Being an avid reader, he enjoyed sharing his stories, knowledge and experiences. Graveside service were held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. bennettfuneralhomes.com

to anyone in the grocery store and start speaking about her love for Jesus. She was a witness of His precious love for us everywhere she went. She leaves behind her son, Charles Holland Perry III of Plant City, Florida; daughter, Victoria Perry Held of Mechanicsville, Virginia; grandchildren, Jeannette, Jason, Kyle, Bridget and Brianna; siblings, Betty Lou Durvin, Nancy Powells and Roland Gallahan; plus many nieces and nephews. She will be buried at the Hampton National Cemetery alongside her husband, Charles Holland Perry Jr. and her daughters, Shirley and Sandra Perry. A private graveside service will be held at Hampton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.

LINVILLE, Shirley R., 82, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, George Linville; four sisters, Jessie Sowder (Charles), Christine Humphrey, Thanna Smith (Bobby) and Judy Smith (Paul); as well as several nieces and nephews. She was a member of New Highland Baptist Church. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Hanover Memorial Park. bennettfuneralhomes.com LOWE, Riley B., 91, of Mechanicsville, passed away on April 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Helen F. Lowe; his parents, Kelly B. and Virgie E. Lowe; a brother, James E. Lowe; and a sister, Carolyn L. King. Riley is survived by his

PERRY, Shirley Ann Gallahan, 85, passed into Glory with her Lord Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Holland Perry Jr.; and daughters, Shirley and Sandra Perry; parents, Roland and Lottie Gallahan; sisters, Dorothy Griffin, Charlotte Lochmiller, and Rose Loomis. Originally from Highland Springs, Virginia, she married Charles Holland Perry Jr. of Bedford, Virginia September 4, 1954. As a young Army bride, she traveled the globe learning international cuisine cooking skills. She was a dedicated and loving mother, wife, daughter and grandmother. She left a legacy of heartfelt love that she shared with the love of Jesus and her commitment to Him and His work. She was a mother to many, including cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She never knew a stranger and would walk up

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at www.elections.virginia.gov/ casting-a-ballot or sending in an application. “We have sent out 689 absentee ballots so far and will continue fulfill requests for a vote by mail absentee ballot until Friday, May 28,” Smithson said Thursday. “You no longer need to worry about return postage! You will receive a return envelope with a stamp already for you to insert your marked ballot and mail back to our office,” she added. “If you wish, you can use the ballot drop box located outside of the Voter Registration and Elections office in the Wickham building; it will be open 24 hours a day from April 23 to June 8 at 7 p.m.” “This ballot drop box is under 24 hour surveillance, or you can hand deliver your vote by mail cast ballot to the Early Voting Center, the Director of Elections office, or visit your polling place on the primary election day because each polling place will have an absentee vote by mail drop bag,” she said. Those planning to vote on Election Day are reminded that the hours for polling places are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Our staff is ready to assist you!” Smithson concluded. For more information, visit the website at https://www. hanovercounty.gov/361/VoterRegistration-Elections-Office. Dan McGraw, chairman of the Hanover Democratic Committee, said, “The June 8 Primary is just a handful of weeks away from us. We are

very excited about the number great leader to champion the of qualified candidates who are causes of equity, fairness, and hoping to represent us in the justice. We need strong leadergubernatorial offices and the ship right now.” The race for lieutenant General Assembly.” McGraw said he expects “a governor, McGraw continued, strong turnout in November. “is exciting to have so many And we expect that the enthu- amazing people, who have siasm of this spring will carry achieved so much and share their talents to make Virginia over into the fall.” “The response to the coro- a better place to live, work, navirus has delayed our in- and raise a family. Delegates person events, but it has not Hala Ayala, Mark Levine, and stopped us from keeping the Sam Raoul each have a track momentum and connecting record of serving their conwith voters. Under the lead- stituents well. Furthermore, we ership of Governor Ralph have Councilwoman Andria Northam and his capable staff, McClellan and community we have made much progress leaders, Sean Perryman and in the last few years, including Xavier Warren, as great options restoring voting rights, protect- to select for the Democratic ing democracy, and building candidate. It has been exciting getting to know all valuable infrastrucof these candidates. ture,” he said. They have attended As for the canour monthly meetdidates for goverings and many of nor, McGraw said, “Each of the candithem participated dates (Gov. Terry in our political rally McAuliffe, Lt. Gov. last fall.” Justin Fairfax, Sen. “Our very Jennifer McClellan, own member, Dr. Del. Jennifer Foy, Rachel Levy, who McGRAW and Mr. Lee Carter) is our declared offers something Democratic nomiunique to our future. What nee for the House of Delegates this tells me is that the pri- in the 55th District will not be mary elections will be interest- on the Primary ballot because ing and exciting. We will be she has already been selected a stronger and more united as our candidate.” To learn party when the general fall more about Dr. Levy, go to elections arrive.” https://rachelfordelegate.org. The race for Virginia’s The Democratic chairman attorney general, he said, said that the county party is will be close. Delegate Jay planning to hold a rally on Jones and incumbent Mark May 16 in Ashland. More Herring “both offer impressive resumes. Either one will be a see VOTING, pg. 27

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Covenant Woods’ new restaurant open to the public By Jim Ridolphi Special to The Local MECHANICSVILLE -Ask any resident at Covenant Woods what they like most about living at the Hanover County retirement community and it’s likely that response will include a positive endorsement of the food. “Everything is delicious,” said Sarah Jo Williams. “I’ve never had a bad meal here. We almost feel like it’s personalized.” That famed fare is now available to metro Richmond residents for takeout curbside service, and the secret of Covenant’s cuisine is quickly gaining traction. Dining director Michael Scheff said the curbside service began about three months ago after efforts to introduce a new catering program were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic began last March, Covenant Woods was introducing Firehouse Catering, designed to attract weddings and other events to venues on the property. “One of the shining stars of Covenant Woods is the dining program, so we figured we could utilize that,” Scheff said. When COVID interrupted those efforts, Scheff pivoted and began the curbside service available to the public. “It was a way to start bringing in some revenue and also gets our name out in the community to people who would never know who we are or what we do,” Scheff said. Scheff has extensive experience in dining room management with years of experience in restaurants, country clubs and

retirement communities. He said Covenant Woods goes the extra mile in dining services. “I’ve seen how other communities do food, and we’ve created something here that truly elevates the dining experience. It’s like no other,” he recently said. When the pandemic first hit, Scheff had his hands full supplying meals for the 400 residents who live at Covenant Woods. For the first three months of the pandemic, dining services delivered 350 meals a day to residents. Scheff said he initiated the curbside service with an announcement on Facebook and their response was significant. While in-house dining for residents has decreased during the pandemic months due to limited seating, requests for takeout from residents and outside customers has expanded. “We’ve seen a huge increase in carryout,” he said. The program now provides curbside and delivery for customers through paid services like Grubhub or DoorDash, but also offers free delivery through Korrie Shops 4U. The service is available for lunch and dinner takeout seven days a week. Scheff said response to the new service has been robust. “It just exploded. People wanted something new, something different.” He wanted to acquaint the community’s neighbors with the services available. “Most people I’ve had contact with had no idea what we were and they lived within a few miles. They thought we were just a

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Covenant Woods recently opened a restaurant, Fireside, and welcomes the public to experience the dining experience.

nursing home.” The takeout experience exposes these first-time visitors to the services at Covenant Woods. Scheff said providing those visitors with a culinary experience residents already knew should ensure a return visit and a familiarity with the community. “It’s a basic philosophy,” Scheff said. “It’s fresh food, wonderful service and a friendly staff.” He said hopes to avail the catering, curbside and delivery services to local businesses and offices seeking lunch and dinner solutions in the area. “We’re hoping to reach a new group of customers. This is what makes us different and reaches people who would never know what we do.” Scheff is working with a local baker to develop a line of branded baked goods for Covenant Woods and Woodhouse Catering. “We want to have our own line of desserts,” he said. Post COVID, Scheff also envisions expanded on-site catering for weddings, meetings

and family reunion type events. “The future looks exciting.” Executive Chef Richard Ryland has 29 years of experience in the restaurant business and said keeping menus fresh and innovative is vital to maintaining a stellar reputation among residents and in the Richmond community. Ryland said those efforts are assisted by the availability of a farm-to-table program that features a 10,000-square-foot garden on the 90-acre facility. He also credits a staff dedicated to providing a meaningful and inviting dining experience at Covenant Woods. “They really take pride in what they do,” Ryland said. Ryland spent a decade at Clyde’s in Reston and had stints in Williamsburg and Roanoke before arriving at Covenant Woods. Providing fresh seafood, Seven Hills’ local burgers and a variety of farm-to-table

options is a paramount priority for Ryland and his staff. He said response to the newly initiated curbside and delivery program has been incredible. “I think it’s great and I feel like it’s already caught on,” Ryland said. “It’s getting our name out there in the public. Before this, who would have thought to call a retirement community for dinner?” But the real rewards for his hard work arrive in the comments he receives from residents and other diners. “Those comments mean everything,” Ryland said. Covenant Woods opened in 2001 and has completed three major additions since then. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Hanover, the retirement community has deep roots in the Richmond area. Founded as the Richmond Home for Ladies in 1883 by the Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches to

provide homes for Civil War widows, the organization was housed in Richmond until the move to Hanover was finalized in 2001. Williams arrived in 2014, and has lived in Covenant Woods with her husband in an apartment located in the community. She chairs the Dining Room Committee, a group formed to survey residents’ responses to the food selections. The results from these survey cards are tallied and revealed on a spreadsheet provided to Scheff each month. “I take all the comment cards and re-read them and make a report for Mike (Scheff),” Williams said. The input allows residents to feel a special connection with the selections. “You feel an ownership. They can comment on things they like or dislike. They know what we love.”

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Ashland residents now have the opportunity to apply for full and partial scholarships for the Carter Park Pool. The pool, located at 112 Maple St., will open on May 29 and close Sept. 6.

Pool scholarships available for residents Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Full and partial scholarships to purchase Carter Park Pool memberships are available for qualifying Ashland individuals and families. The pool is located at 112 Maple St. Recipients must be Town of Ashland residents, current on town taxes, and household income must be at or below the figures below. Visit the link below or call 804-798-9219 for more information. Admission is $5 per person Monday through Friday and $9 per person Saturday and Sunday. For day care information, call the pool at 804-798-2520. The town posted the following

update on March 31: The Carter Park Pool will open to the public at noon on Saturday, May 29. Sept. 6 is the closing date for the 2021 season. During the season the most current information about the pool will be shared on the town’s social media accounts and posted at the pool. The pool will open from 12 to 8 p.m. daily. The pool will close early for Ashland Barracudas’ swim meets (dates TBD). Additional dates may be added. As of April 1, seasonal memberships are being sold at Ashland Town Hall, and memberships also will be sold at Carter Park on select weekends before the pool season. Follow the town on

Facebook for more information. Daily rates are $5/weekdays, $9/weekends, and $45/10-pass pack. The pool may be reserved after hours for private events. Contact carterparkpool@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 804-798-2520 for more information. The pool’s capacity is 280. Following the Forward Virginia Phase 3 guidelines, up to 210 people (75%) may be present in the pool complex at any one time. Pool staff will be monitoring the attendance. Also, depending on the size of groups, and in following the state’s physical distancing requirements, capacity may be reached with less than 210 people. see POOL, pg. 15

Outdoor concert series kicking off with Tracy Lawrence on Friday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Hart Nissan Concert Series at the Pavilion at Richmond Harley Davidson featuring the Primis Courtyard, in partnership with Center of the Universe Brewing Company, will kick off the outdoor concert season on April 30 with country music star Tracy Lawrence with special guests Homegrown and Faron Hamblin. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and show at 6:15 p.m. Tickets start at $30. www.fotfconcerts.com The Foundation’s Concert Series is just one of many event platforms used to raise funds and awareness to further its mission of ensuring that our law enforcement community and their families have support in times of need. After hosting a successful soft opening in the summer and fall of 2019, the pandemic shelved the performance lineup during the 2020 season. The concert series is hosted at the Pavilion at Richmond Harley Davidson in Ashland and features the Primis

Courtyard. With over 66,000 square feet of outdoor space, fans will easily be able to spread out while having a great view of their favorite artists. The 2021 season kicks off with Tracy Lawrence on April 30. Additional shows include Justin Moore, The Allman Betts Band, The K.O.D.E., Ratt, Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer, Firehouse, TEAZE 100% Hair Metal, and more shows to be added soon. The Five-O’s Tiki Foundation recently received a Virginia Tourism Corporation Recovery Marketing Leverage Grant. This grant was designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds. More than $1.9 million in matching grant funds were awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives through this program. During this funding cycle, local partners will provide more than $5.6 million see OUTDOOR, pg. 18

The Universe from the Center: Perseverance + Ingenuity = Success By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has ceased public viewing due to the pandemic until further notice. We are working on a method for streaming live video from the Observatory to our website and hope to provide that as an alternative to actual visits. Watch the website (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210.

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What do you get when you combine perseverance with ingenuity? Success! I had planned to write this month about the NASA rover Perseverance, which successfully landed on Mars in February. My April column said a little about the rover itself and focused on the Ingenuity drone (sorry, I can’t bring

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myself to call it a helicopter!). The plan for this month had been to detail the capabilities and mission of Perseverance, but I’m writing this on April 19 and we learned this morning of the successful first flight of Ingenuity. That success has me excited enough to put off the rover story for the June column.

Ingenuity is aptly named. Its 1.8 kilogram mass (about 4 pounds weight on Earth) is almost all “off the shelf.” It’s a proof-of-concept mission which carries out no science. A monochrome navigation camera and a high-resolution color camera are the only instruments, and telemetry is relayed through Perseverance which then uses one of the orbiting probes to communicate with controllers here. It was 3 hours after the first flight before the orbiter was in position to send the data, so you can imagine the excitement in see SUCCESS, pg. 18

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mission control when success was confirmed. Ingenuity’s “computer” is a cell phone chip! A pre-flight test early in April aborted because of a problem with the command sequence, essentially a failure to switch from “test” to “flight” mode. So at a distance of over 170 million miles and relaying data through the communications channel we described above, engineers had to find the program fault, write new code to correct for it, test the new code here, then upload to reprogram the cell phone chip! (You’re probably familiar with what can go wrong just updating the operating software on your cell phone!) So, this morning (as I write this) they got their Wright Brothers moment! During its 39-second test the drone rose 3 meters (10 feet) above the Martian surface and hovered for 30 seconds before gently landing again. The flat patch they are using as an airfield has been christened “Wright Brothers Field.” Future flights will take it higher and farther afield. Because it’s too far away to control with a “joystick” from Earth, Ingenuity will process real-time images from the navigation camera with the on-board cell phone chip and operate autonomously in 4 or 5 flights over the next 30 sols. Then Perseverance will abandon the little flyer and get on with its main mission. More next month. Lunar phases for May: Last Quarter on the 3rd, at 3:51 p.m.; New Moon on the 11th, at 3:01 p.m.; First Quarter on the 19th, at 3:13 p.m.; Full Moon on the 26th at 7:14 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. Moon will be at apogee (greatest distance from Earth) on the 11th and at perigee (nearest to Earth) on the 26th. That will make the Full Moon appear larger than usual, an even some have dubbed a “Super Moon.” see SUCCESS, pg. 18

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Photos submitted by Brittany Luck

Walter Wayne Hollywood was born February 22, 2021, at 2 p.m. He was named after his greatgrandfather, Walter Menzies, a 79-year resident of Mechanicsville, and was welcomed home by mother Brittany Luck and father Jeff Hollywood; as well as two older sisters, Coraline, 9, and Emery, 7, who also arrived home in their suitcases and whose photos were published in The Mechanicsville Local. The extended welcoming family includes great-grandmother, Janet Menzies; Brittany’s brother, Travis Luck; and proud grandparents, Tia and Dean Luck. “We are so blessed to have another little one in our family and such a welcoming community!” Welcome home, Walter!

GRADUATION Continued from pg. 9

time is limited, so we ask for your patience in this process. I have other questions. Who should I reach out to? We will continue to provide you with regular updates regarding graduation as they become available. For

POOL Continued from pg. 14

Pool staff will strictly enforce the safety guidelines, in addition to the normal pool rules, for the safety of all pool patrons and staff. Any pool patron not following the guidelines or instructions of pool staff will be forced to leave the pool complex without a refund. If you, a member of your household, a coworker, or anyone else you have been in contact with is sick or symptomatic please stay home. Everyone should bring their own chair or blanket. Pool furniture will not be set out in order to avoid shared usage for the safety of all pool patrons. No concessions will

questions about graduation requirements, contact your school counselor. For questions about the ceremony, contact your school principal. Note, however, that we are still planning the ceremonies and will not have answers to every question at this moment. ***** Over the past 13 months, we have seen the resiliency of our students,

be sold at this time, and no dive-in movies are currently planned. You may bring your own food and drinks, but you are responsible for disposing of your waste. No glass containers are permitted. Have fun and please enjoy responsibly.

Williams said frequent menu changes allow the staff to serve food “that has a really special touch to it.” She said the satisfaction of the residents regarding the dining services is clearly expressed in those comment cards she collects daily. “We have very few negative comments,” Williams said. Williams and her husband usually eat breakfast and lunch in their unit and visit Fireside or one of the other five dining venues for dinner. When the curbside service began about three months ago, Williams said the initial response was overwhelming and some residents were concerned about wait times for their meals. To alleviate the rush, an

especially our seniors. We know that this final year of high school has not been normal, but we are committed to honoring you in the coming weeks and months to make sure you feel special, unique, and valued. Thank you for your continued patience as we finalize these plans. Joining Gill in extending their “deepest gratitude” are: Jennifer

memberships is available for qualified applicants (must be an Ashland resident). A new membership system using key tags instead of membership cards was implemented during the 2019 season. Memberships went on sale April 1.

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The Carter Park Pool is an eight-lane junior Olympicsized swimming pool (25 meters) with a separate kiddie pool for small children. The pool is open to Ashland residents and non-residents. Annual pool memberships are available for purchase at Ashland Town Hall, or a daily, per-person entry fee can be purchased at the gate. Financial assistance for pool

Patrons may use cash, debit card, check, or credit card to purchase a daily pass at the Carter Park Pool. If a credit card is used, a 4.5% fee will be added to the total cost of the transaction.

Ten-Pass Pack Patrons also may purchase a Ten-Pass Pack for $45 at Carter Park Pool. A Ten-Pass Pack comprises of 10 visits to Carter Park Pool.

early bird special was instituted that allowed residents to come in at 4 p.m. for their dinners. “When they see an issue, they address it immediately,” Williams said. The couple, two of the 98 percent of fully vaccinated residents, lives an active lifestyle often spending weeks at their cottage at the river about an hour away, often taking a specially-prepared platter of fresh crab cakes prepared at Fireside with them. It’s just one of the special touches that make the community special to the people who call it home. “That’s what makes Covenant Woods special. These people all know our names, and they pride themselves on good service,” Williams said. To access the Fireside Grill menu or for contact and ordering information, visit their page on Facebook, or call 804-417-5147.

Greif, assistant superintendent of Instructional Leadership; Dr. Robert Staley, director of Secondary Education; Dr. John Wheeler, principal, Atlee High School; Kristina Reece, principal, Hanover High School; Charles Stevens, principal, Mechanicsville High School; and Christopher Martinez, principal, Patrick Henry High School.

Concessions The Concession Stand is not open at this time.

Pool Pass Scholarships Income-based financial aid is available to qualified Ashland residents for pool passes. Scholarships are available to heads of households (age 18 and over) and all family members meeting eligibility criteria (see the application above for more information). Recipients of pool pass scholarships will have maximum annual income as follows, listing household size, 50% scholarship and 100% scholarship: 1, $25,760; $12,880 2 $34,840; $17,420 3 $43,920; $21,960 4 $53,000; $26,500

5 $62,080; $31,040 6 $71,160; $35,580 7 $80,240; $40,120 8 $89,320; $44,660

Pool Parties Carter Park Pool can be reserved for private events from 8 to 11 p.m. every day. Contact the pool manager by email for details and scheduling at Anthony Crews. The pool reservation form can be found in the documents section near the top of this page.

Swim Team The Ashland Barracudas swim team practices and competes at Carter Park Pool. For more information, check out the Ashland Swim Team's website at www.ashlandswim.

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what we call an asterism within the constellation. Alkaid is the star at the end of the handle, then the double binary Mizar where the handle bends. Aliothe marks the connection to the bowl. Below Aliothe we will find the front end of the bowl. Follow the line through Merak and Dubhe to Polaris, the North Star. Twenty degrees southeast of zenith will bring your eyes to Arcturus, in Bootes. Vega, the brightest star in Lyra is east-northeast about 35 degrees above the horizon and rising. To the south that bright star is Spica in Virgo. Castor and Pollux, in Gemini, are setting to the west northwest, finally clearing the skies of winter constellations. If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@ rmc.edu.

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Mercury and Venus visible in evening twilight. Look for Mercury above Venus toward the northwest horizon after sunset. Both should be very bright, the first “stars” to emerge from twilight. Jupiter and Saturn rise around 2 a.m.; look for them to the southeast in predawn twilight. About three hours after sunset at midmonth, our overhead view finds the faint and probably unfamiliar constellation Canes Venatici (Hunting Dogs) near zenith. With no bright stars to distinguish this constellation, your eyes may drift to the north and start tracing down the “handle” of the Big Dipper – both familiar and incorrectly named, as the official name for this constellation is Ursa Major (Big Bear). The dipper is MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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in-kind value to match the VTC grants. “The Hanover County Department of Economic Development was thrilled to connect the Five O’s Tiki Foundation with this VTC grant and assist with the application process. We are looking forward to 2021 and the promising potential for improved conditions to enjoy all of our tourism destinations and offerings,” said Linwood Thomas, director.

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The Five-O’s Tiki Foundation works with many vendors and business owners in the surrounding area who have joined forces to assist with raising funds to aid the law enforcement community. "The Foundation is dedicated to serving those who protect, and with that philosophy in mind, we believe that we can make a difference in our communities as well," said Robert Hess, Foundation president. "We could not do this amazing act without our donors and our sponsors.”

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com or contact Kevin Trent via email. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Ashland Swim Team, go to http:// www.ashlandswim.com/teams/860298-Ashland-Barracudas-swimming-team-website/ pages/144951.

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MECHANICSVILLE – The New Song Church Community Garden will be open from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, at 7450 Colt's Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. For the second year, the church is offering free 4x8 garden plots to its community on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a freshly tilled plot, call 804-559-6064 ext. 204.

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Patriots win fifth straight volleyball title Raider girls fall to Hawks in state semis By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – It’s not easy to find motivation for a team that has won four consecutive state championships. But after a global pandemic and a major coaching change, a new group of Patrick Henry Patriots who saw their regular season swept away in the autumn by coronavirus seized their opportunity to make history. The campaign ended on their home floor Friday night as the Patriot boys volleyball team swept Maggie Walker Governor’s School 25-11, 31-29, 25-19 for the 2020 Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship. The Patriots (13-1) became the first boys volleyball team in league history to win five consecutive crowns. “I was praying every night, I was begging for it,” senior Hill Sewell said, recalling the angst of autumn. “Then I heard Wes (Bolyard) would be our coach and he’s taught us a lot of great things. It’s been a short season, but I’ve loved every second of it.” Bolyard came to Patrick Henry during the long offseason to replace Michael Townsend, who retired in 2020

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Patrick Henry’s boys volleyball team reacts after clinching a 25-11, 31-29, 25-19 sweep of visiting Maggie Walker Governor’s School for their fifth straight state title.

when he and his wife welcomed their second child. Bolyard watched Patrick Henry celebrate in 2019 when they defeated his Maggie Walker Green Dragons. Now, he watched the rematch unfold on the other side. “Something I wanted to make these kids understand: Four (titles) can make you cocky. If you want five, if you want six, you have to keep the pressure on,” Bolyard said. The Patriots came out on fire, using a service run by junior Davis Luck to build a 12-3 lead en route to a 25-11

victory in the first set. The Dragons (11-4), settled down, forcing the second set into a slow grind. Patrick Henry built an 18-13 lead, but Maggie Walker responded with a 7-1 run for their first lead of the match at 20-19. “They have some big boys on that team, and they can throw some blocks,” said senior Cameron Miller. “I had to settle in, know where I wanted to go with the ball, but they have a good defense.” Bolyard watched with frustration as his Patriots earned, and lost, six consecutive set

points, three of them by service error. But serving 30-29, his defense forced a middle kill attempt to go wide for the 2-0 match lead. Maggie Walker had another run in them, stringing six points in a row to take an 11-9 lead in the final set. But senior Forrest Jones, who led the Patrick Henry middle attack, scored a pair of critical kills to place the Patriots in front for good at 18-15. Match point was a Dragon service error into the net, prompting Matt Carroll to continue a Patrick Henry

legacy, diving onto the gym floor, a move made famous by Townsend, starting the celebration. With the triumph, the short offseason begins, and with it, a new era in Class 4. County rival Atlee, the only team to defeat Patrick Henry this spring, moves into the classification. And the Dragons plan to be back. But Bolyard’s mention of the number six after the match shows that Patrick Henry, too, has plans to make more history, hopefully under normal season circumstances, come

November. Hickory outhits Atlee MECHANICSVILLE – When watching film of Hickory’s girls volleyball team before their Virginia High School League Class 5 state semifinal match, Atlee head coach Curtis Carpenter suspected his Raiders might have a battle on their hands. Not far into the first set of their semifinal match at Atlee Tuesday night, Carpenter saw his suspicions borne out.

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Atlee boys win 1st state cross country title By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Since its inception, Atlee has fielded one of the Richmond metro area’s premier cross country programs. Raider runners have been among the best in the region and the state. Despite all of Atlee’s prior accomplishments, one title eluded it: state team champion. That changed for the Raider boys Friday at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg. Everything came together: runners were healthy, well trained, peaking at the right time and – possibly – just plain lucky. Travis Albon led the Atlee pack with a fourth-place finish in the Virginia High School League Class 5 championships, clocking in at 16:48. Forty seconds later, Andre Chavez came in for the Raiders for an 18thplace finish. Between him and Albon, teammates Josh Leonard (eighth), Patrick Allen (13th) and Ian Sellors (14th) completed a very tight pack, giving the Raiders 40 points and beating area rival Glen Allen by 13 points to claim their first state cross country title. For a program with as proud a tradition as Atlee’s, the reaction to the win has been ecstatic. “I’ve been getting calls and texts from alumni. Coach [Jim] Triemplar’s over the moon,” said Atlee head track and field coach Neil Mathews. “Everybody is real excited. Deservedly so.” Triemplar, who retired several years ago, largely built the Atlee program and set its high standards and expectations. Mathews, who for years coached at cross-county rival Lee-Davis (now Mechanicsville), and who likewise built a successful there, took over the Raider program last year as the COVID pandemic erupted. Mathews said the kids, some

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Hanover’s Alli Crytser (393) stays near the lead en route to her second-place finish in the VHSL Class 4 state cross country championships at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg Saturday. She finished six seconds behind Loudoun Valley’s Ava Gordon.

kept our nice tight pack. We ran selfless, you know, all seven guys,” Mathews said. “On the varsity that went and our alternate, eight of those guys basically just locked themselves away from the rest of the team, from the track team. They practiced at different locations and different times. . . . We didn’t want to risk at any point getting an accidental contact trace quarantine. “They they weren’t going out in public, no team dinners, you know, no, doing the things that high school kids typically want to do. They had to really sacrifice to make sure they were healthy and at that meet because, I think, we learned Mary Ann Magnant/Milestat.com back in indoor [season] that it Atlee’s Travis Albon (185) keeps a few steps ahead pf Briar Woods’ Aidan Nathan in the boys race just takes, that it’s as easy as sitof the VHSL Class 5 state cross country championships at Oatlands Plantation Friday. Albon’s ting in class one day and finding fourth-place finish paced the Raider boys — with five runners in the top 18 — to victory. out, you can’t run at the state of whom saw their outdoor to make the sacrifices necessary pionship race, but many more meet because somebody had tested positive for COVID-19 track season last year nixed by to get this season in – some of before it. the pandemic, were determined those sacrifices in the cham“We stayed together. We who sat in your classroom.”

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Atlee’s Rachel Mudd finished 16th in the girls race. Another county girl, Hanover’s Alli Crytser, had the best finish of anyone from the county. Crytser was runnerup in the Class 4 championships, which were Saturday at Oatlands Plantation. Her time of 18:55 was just six seconds behind Loudoun Valley’s Ava Gordon. She would have preferred finishing ahead of Gordon, but was still happy with the result. “I was, of course, a little disappointed that I didn’t win but it was just a really good meet and I ran as best as I could. Just someone else came on top,” she said. “Maybe if I would have pushed the first and second miles a little harder, we may have had a faster time, but I still think that the other girl probably would have beaten me.” Mechanicsville High School’s Sierra Puleo finished 19th. Patrick Henry finished fourth and Mechanicsville sixth in the boys Class 4 championship. The Patriots had three runners turn in all-state performances, with Luke Taylor leading the way with a fourth-place finish in 16:28. Trevor Mason also turned in an all-state result with an 11th-place finish. Their teammate Michael Leff finished 20th. Patrick Henry head coach Jeremy Dobrinski said it was a tough course. “It was an extremely challenging course and it showed with some of the performances of some of the kids that normally run a lot faster,” Dobrinski said. “But I think they ran the course incorrectly. They went out too hard and were gassed when they came through the finish line. So it was definitely see ATLEE, pg. 22

Hanover’s Wilkinson has to wait for win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Most of the time in a golf tournament, the player birdieing on the 18th hole for the win is in the last group. They put the ball in the cup, raise their hands in celebration, and walk up to the clubhouse wearing an aura of victory. Hanover’s Andrew Wilkinson, competing in his fourth and final Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon, checked off the first two boxes. He chipped in from just off the 18th green for a birdie. He pumped his fists in the air as he watched the ball turn ever so slightly toward the cup. And then, he had to wait . . . for nearly an hour and a half . . . to learn whether or not he had won. By the time he learned whether or not he could he breathe, Wilkinson’s single stroke under par was all that he needed to beat a trio of runners-up – Jamestown’s Mason Eggleston and Blacksburg’s Davis Young and David Zhang – and earn the right to call himself a state champion. “I was on edge pretty much the rest of the day waiting for the other guys to come in. I was very nervous,” Wilkinson said. “It got to the point I couldn’t just sit around anymore. I grabbed my putter, and I started to go putt on the practice green just so I wouldn’t have to sit there anymore and be nervous about what comes in. . . . I think we came in at 4 or 4:30 and the last group came in just before 6 – so it was a long wait.” Wilkinson had shot pretty much even par all day, birdieing three of the first 17 holes, bogeying one and doublebogeying another. Because of a

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Mechanicsville High School freshman Madison Lehr watches her opening drive of the VHSL Central Zone qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Club in Petersburg Wednesday. The Mustang freshman qualified for the VHSL Girls Open, which was held Monday.

“I see all the people who were there before us for the Class-3 state championship and there is at least a good fifty to a hundred people there,” Wilkinson said. “So I was very nervous to say the least.” But the stress did not distract him from what he needed to do. “I probably only had 20 ft left to the pin and it was all downhill,” he said. It was really just off the green, probably six inches or so off. My coach (Phil Hein) came up to me and was, like, ‘Hey, would you rather putt or chip this?’ Knowing how hard the greens were going, how fast I would need to stop the putt going downhill, I am opted Joel Klein for The Local to choose chipping.” Randolph-Macon right fielder Shawn Nickles lays down a flawless RBI bunt single to give the Wilkinson dropped the ball Yellow Jackets a 3-0 lead in a a 14-8 win over Hampden-Sydney Wednesday. where it needed to be, heading toward the left of the hole. Then tight fairway and thick rough, stayed on the fairway off the tee, He was also anxious. He was it started making the ultimately he got to the 18th tee mindful and his approach hit the back of about to finish in front of a fateful right turn. “About three or four feet of avoiding a wayward shot. He the green and rolled off. crowd.

Laying it down, flawlessly

from the cup I stick my hand up as it starts to turn back to the right, and then I see it drop and give it a Tiger fist-pump,” Wilkinson said. “It’s one of those moments that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. It’s just definitely up there in my top-five golf moments” A friend of his playing in the same group, Loudoun Valley’s Owen Cook, was the only member of the foursome who wasn’t shocked into silence after Wilkinson’s birdie. “He walked up to me and shook my hand,” Wilkinson said. “He said ‘Great shot, man! Great play! It’s been a pleasure!’ That that was probably the best interaction I had with another player on that hole. Everybody else was just, like, ‘Man, did he really just do that?’ ” Wilkinson wasn’t the only county golfer in the Class 4 championship. Patrick Henry’s Dan Ailor finished in a sixway tie for 18th place with a 10-over 82. Atlee’s Jack Miller, in the Class 5 championships at Williamsburg National Monday, finished 15th with a 5-over 77. Elsewhere, in the Class 2 championships, Region 2A champion King William faced a difficult day at Virginia Tech’s Pete Dye River Course in Blacksburg. The Cavaliers weren’t the only ones to struggle. The course, difficult even in optimal conditions, was made even harder to play because of unforgiving greens and strong winds that arrived during the day. The day’s medalist, Chatham’s Matt Arnold, shot a 4-over 76. Only two other golfers carded less than an 80. King William was led by Jonah Ibanez, who shot a 12-over 84 for a three-way tie for 14th place. Overall, the Cavaliers finished third behind Floyd and Graham with 355-stroke total.

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The Hawks jumped out to an 11-2 lead in the first step, and, while the Raiders rallied and closed the gap, Hickory won the set 25-23 and swept the remainder 25-18, 25-21 to advance to the state championship at Freedom (South Riding) Friday or Saturday at a time to be determined. “Hickory, they’re a stout team,” Carpenter said. “We’re used to come at our opponents from every direction. Well, we came across somebody that came at us from every direction. . . . I watched some film on them and one of the things that caught my attention was that they swung at everything and they’re as scrappy as can be. “And guess what they did tonight? They swung at everything and then they kept things alive because they’re scrappy.” The teams engaged in a number of long exchanges, but the Hawks’ at times miraculous ability to keep the ball off the floor proved a decisive advantage. Yet the Raiders pushed Hickory hard and managed to force the Hawks into several timeouts to regroup. The sets followed a pattern. In the first and third, Hickory

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a smart runners’ course, I guess you could say.” The Mustangs were led with an all-state run by Grayson Clark, who finished 10th. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. VHSL Class 5 championships (5K at Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, Virginia) Boys Team scores: 1. Atlee 40, 2. Glen Allen 53, 3. Princess Anne 102, 4. North Stafford 108, 5. Briar Woods 120, 6. Stone Bridge 123, 7, Harrisonburg 170, 8. First Colonial

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Right, Atlee hitter Addison Chapman (18) threads the needle between the hands of Hickory’s Ryann Love (10) and Kayla Rogan (16) in the Hawks’ 25-23, 25-18, 25-21 sweep of Atlee in a VHSL Class 5 girls volleyball semifinal at Atlee Tuesday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Forrest Jones (5) fires a kill shot past Maggie Walker’s Reed Bonkovsky (12).

would build a big lead before Atlee caught up to keep it tight down the stretch. In the second set, Atlee stayed with Hickory until late in the match when the Hawks pulled away. A key factor in the Raiders staying in the match was their energy level, and a key factor

in keeping their energy level up was senior libero Rylie Harris. All through the season, she embraced the responsibility. “I enjoy it. It helps my team get fired up and want to play and have the fire in them to, like, beat the other team,” Harris said. “Sometimes it can

get exhausting, but I love when they get pumped, too, and we all are bouncing off of each other. It’s really fun to play.” Addison Chapman and Morgan Crawford led the Raiders with eight assists apiece. Brianna Brown had 23 assists and 11 digs, while Harris fin-

ished with 15 digs. Brown and Harris are among eight seniors Carpenter has to say farewell to now that the Raiders’ season comes to an end. “I’m sad because I have a good group of kids. I’m losing eight of them,” Carpenter said.

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Girls Team Scores: 1. Albemarle 48, 2. Midlothian 54, 3. Deep Run 83, 4. Freedom-South Riding 96, 5. Princess Anne 111, 6. Cox 147, 7. Briar Woods 172, 8. Patrick HenryRoanoke 200 Top 20: 1. Arianna DeBoer (Albemarle) 18:47.0; 2. Landin Bostian (Mills Godwin) 19:02.0; 3. Gabriella Garcia (Midlothian) 19:10.0; 4. Mackenzie Keller (Freedom-South Riding) 19:34.0; 5. Sidney Walters (Deep Run) 19:43.0; 6. Caroline Bowe (Midlothian) 19:51.0; 7. Cassidy Guyton (Albemarle) 20:04.0; 8. Jenna Coleman (Albemarle) 20:13.0; 9. Kaia Woolfe (Stone Bridge) 20:22.0; 10. Peyton Culpepper (Princess Anne) 20:26.0; 11. Logan Warden (Princess Anne) 20:28.0; 12. Madison Garber (Freedom-South Riding) 20:31.0; 13. Riley Schindel (Deep Run) 20:38.0; 14. Izi Belogay

(Potomac Falls) 20:45.0; 15. Tessa Dobrinski (Glen Allen) 20:45.0; 16. Rachel Mudd (Atlee) 20:50.0; 17. Nicole Quiram (Midlothian) 21:01.0; 18. Janie Sanborn (Deep Run) 21:04.0; 19. Kylie Bonser (Midlothian) 21:09.0; 20. Kenzie Dillman (Deep Run) 21:10.0

Forest) 16:39; 7. Dylan Raney (Grafton) 16:40; 8. Branden Wood (Louisa County) 16:41; 9. Landon Dinkel (Blacksburg) 16:44; 10. Grayson Clark (Mechanicsville) 16:44; 11. Trevor Mason (Patrick Henry) 16:47; 12. Amir Aougab (Dominion) 16:54; 13. Nathaniel Woshner (James Wood) 16:55; 14. Timothy Krone (Jefferson Forest) 16:59; 15. Aidan Soto (Loudoun Valley) 17:04; 16. Nicholas Hayden (Millbrook) 17:06; 17. Will Schepens (Jefferson Forest) 17:08; 18. Cary Caldwell (Warhill) 17:10; 19. Alex Jordan (Jefferson Forest) 17:18; 20. Michael Leff (Patrick Henry) 17:21

Top 20: 1. Brett Bishop (Douglas Freeman) 16:22.0; 2. Berkley Nance (Mills Godwin) 16:33.0; 3. George Alexander (Stone Bridge) 16:39.0; 4. Travis Albon (Atlee) 16:48.0; 5. Noah LeCain (North Stafford) 16:51.0; 6. Stephen Smith (Albemarle) 16:55.0; 7. Joshua Webb (North Stafford) 16:57.0; 8. Josh Leonard (Atlee) 16:59.0; 9. Ben Hagerich (Glen Allen) 17:01.0; 10. Jackson Morvan (Glen Allen) 17:04.0; 11. Aidan Nathan (Briar Woods) 17:05.0; 12. Justin Polcha (Stafford) 17:09.0; 13. Patrick Allen (Atlee) 17:10.0; 14. Ian Sellors (Atlee) 17:12.0; 15. Dorian Frick (Glen Allen) 17:13.0; 16. William Griesmer (Princess Anne) 17:15.0; 17. Eric Fagan (Glen Allen) 17:17.0; 18. Andre Chavez (Atlee) 17:28.0; 19. William Hagenlock (Rock Ridge) 17:30.0; 20. Ben Putka (Stafford) 17:34.0

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VHSL Class 4 championships (5K at Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, Virginia) Boys Team Scores: 1. Jefferson Forest 61, 2. Grafton 62, 3. Loudon Valley 65, 4. Patrick Henry 86, 5. Blacksburg 114, 6. Mechanicsville 131, 7. James Wood 162, 8. Jamestown 210 Top 20: 1. Matthew Smith (Loudoun Valley) 16:22; 2. Ben Madrigal (Grafton) 16:27; 3. Alex Murphy (Grafton) 16:28; 4. Luke Taylor (Patrick Henry) 16:28; 5. Nicholas Emmert (Louisa County) 16:37; 6. Brannon Adams (Jefferson

“But they’ve had a good career. It would have been nice to make it to that final. It wasn’t meant to be.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

(Loudoun Valley) 18:49; 2. Alli Crytser (Hanover) 18:55; 3. Caroline Bauer (Jamestown) 19:12; 4. Madison Murphy (Millbrook) 19:23; 5. Scarlet Fetterolf (Loudoun Valley) 19:28; 6. Audrey Link (Blacksburg) 19:42; 7. Cassidy Scott (Fauquier) 19:52; 8. Zoie Lamanna (Jefferson Forest) 19:56; 9. Ricky Fetterolf (Loudoun Valley) 19:57; 10. Annika Griggs (Blacksburg) 20:11; 11. Michaela Workman (Tuscarora) 20:14; 12. Maddie Smith (Loudoun Valley) 20:16; 13. Ally Talley (Loudoun Valley) 20:27; 14. Kiki Wine (Fauquier) 20:29; 15. Allie McDonald (Blacksburg) 20:39; 16. Shauna Skow (Jefferson Forest) Girls 20:41; 17. Mia Jones (Blacksburg) Team Scores: 1. Loudoun Valley 20:41; 18. Kennedy Harris (Louisa 33, 2. Blacksburg 59, 3. Tuscarora 86, County) 20:58; 19. Sierra Puleo 4. Jefferson Forest 108, 5. Jamestown (Mechanicsville) 21:00; 20. Eryn 121, 6. Grafton 165, 7. Hanover 175, Lackey (Loudoun Valley) 21:05 8. King George 218 Top 20: 1. Ava Gordon

Senior food distribution program available at Enon Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -Enon Church in Studley, in cooperation with FeedMore. is offering a food distribution program for seniors 60 and older. Income will depend on the number of people in the household. If you are a single person, your income should be under $1,350 per month. If you qualify you will receive a 35-pound box of canned and dried foods once a month. The food boxes pickup is on the third Wednesday of each month between the hours of 11 a.m. and noon at Enon

United Methodist Church, located at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. If you are not able to pick up your box, you can have a proxy that you give permission to pick the food up for you. There are five openings, and names will be accepted on a first come first qualifying basis for those positions. If there are more qualifying requests than openings, you will be placed on a waiting list until additional opening become available. If interested, call 804-7467647 and leave a message and your call will be returned.

Library’s virtual programs announced Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the May schedule for virtual programs for the Pamunkey Regional Library. She also noted that Children’s Book Week will be observed May 3-9. For more information on how to celebrate, go to www.pamunkeylibrary.org.

Virtual Programs on Zoom Author Chat with Melissa Face -- Tuesday, May 4, 4-5 p.m. Join in for a chat with

Melissa Face, author of “I Love You More Than Coffee”, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids … a little more. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7710446. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Monday, May 3, contact the Ashland Branch Library at 804-7984072 or email ask@pamunkeylibrary.org. Upper

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Virtual Book Club -Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m.noon. Join in for a great online book discussion. This month's title is "Valentine" by Elizabeth Wetmore. Register at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7658730. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, May 7, contact the Upper King William Branch Library at 804-769-3731.

May 11, 6-7 p.m. Join in for "College: Getting There from Here," presented by Edward Jones Investments. The discussion will focus on establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7658786. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email on Monday, May 10,

College: How to Get There from Here -- Tuesday,

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728

Broadus Memorial Baptist

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

804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org

Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 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

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!

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

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

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

FENCING

Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Rating! Jim Martin, 347-3812

**Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

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

CONCRETE & BRICK Bernard’s Concrete Services Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Brick, Sidewalks. Install & repair. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. References. Please call 804-874-9184

FLOORS Phil’s Floor Sanding & Repair, LLC Upfront Customer Service, Dust Containment Sanding & Finishing. Earth friendly green choices. Free Estimates. Offering FREE Standard Oak trim with all new sanding jobs for 2021! Call 804-201-8283

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

RVA PAVING Commercial and Residential Asphalt Paving. Seal Coating, Repair, Crack Filling, and Restriping. Lic & Inc. Call 804-840-9993, for Free Estimates. -SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $285. Screened Top Soil $285/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 804-400-9957

ELECTRICAL Affordable Electrical Installations For your home or business. Lic./Ins. BBB 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com BLS Electrical Specializing in Residential Service, New Residential and also LED Lighting. Affordable pricing Lic/Ins. 804-397-5478 or email at BLSELECTRICAL.LLC@gmail.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

GUTTER Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 20 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small! 25 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 840-0464 or 262-8845 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 22 years. Angie’s List Highest Rating!

Todd’s Lawn Care Grass Cutting, Trimming, Edging, Mulching, Leaf & Brush Removal. Call Todd 804-366-3628 or 804-366-8185

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Renovations & Homes∂ Sunrooms ∂ Historical Additions ∂ Church Renovations ∂ Decks ∂ Porches∂ Siding ∂ Replacement Windows ∂ Barns∂ Stamped Concrete ∂ Kitchens & Baths ∂ Handicap Ramps ∂ T e r m i t e Damage ∂ Insurance Claims ∂ Interior & Exterior Renovations ∂ Commercial Renovating & MORE! Class A License & Insured ∂ 37 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List Don’t Move...Improve!

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LAWN CARE Short Cuts Landscape LLC All your Landscaping & bush hogging needs! Driveway Grading Available Licensed / Insured Free Estimates Call 218-8780

Purcell Construction Custom Builder

DRIVEWAYS Charles Stanley Jr. Paving & Seal Coating. Free Estimates Call NOW! 804-346-5602 You have tried the rest Now try the BEST!!

HOUSEWASHING

Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

LAWN CARE Affordable Yard Work. Average size yard, $40 Cut & Trim. Call 804-402-8918 ALL LAWN CARE - Friendly and professional service. Grass cutting and other services offered. Affordable prices. Local resident 40+ years. Call Mark for free estimate, 804-833-4539 Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Tree Work • Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • FREE Est. • Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 KING’S LAWN CARE - Grass Cutting, Mulching, Leaf Removal, Hedge Trimming, Edging, Mulch & Gravel Delivery! Call for a fantastic quote, 804-296-1148, Malikmanquin@aol.com

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping LEAF REMOVAL We offer Curbside & Full Service Leaf Removal! Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

PAINTING ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

ROOFING Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

TREE SERVICE Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv. Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434

Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. BBB A+ Rating! Call 804-347-3812

STUMP REMOVAL

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

STUMP GRINDING 804-387-5797 Mechanicsville

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Estimates. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

TREE SERVICE

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ROOFING

Committed Experience Over 20Years! New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144

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24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator Bernard’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Landscaping, Cleanout, Mulching, Planting & More! Free Est. Licensed & Insured References. Please Call 804-874-9184

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!! MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com Full Service Tree Company. (Removal, trimming, topping, stump grinding & firewood delivery) Offering free estimates and providing fully insured work.

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