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Gill: grads will move inside for ceremonies Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Based on Governor Northam’s decision to lift all COVID-19 mitigation measures, including physical distancing requirements and capacity limits, as a result of declining COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccination rates, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, has announced that all four graduation ceremonies will be held indoors in the Farm Bureau Building at the Meadow Event Park.

“We will still hold two ceremonies each on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19,” Gill said.

By hosting the ceremonies indoors, he said it will allow the school division to provide: a more controlled environment, including air see INSIDE, pg. 10

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ANOVER -The public is invited to watch the Hanover County Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony that will be released on Monday, May 31.

This year’s pre-recorded ceremony features an introduction from the Hanover Veteran’s Committee chairman, George Navas, and a speech from guest speaker Dr. Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial located in Richmond.

The committee arranged a special moment of remembrance in honor of John J. Monaghan Jr., a Hanover County native who served, protected, and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. The Gold Star family of John J. Monaghan Jr. -- his brother, Jerry Monaghan, and his nephew, John J. Monaghan II -- were invited to participate in this year’s

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Record crowds fought the heat to celebrate those who have fallen in service to their country at the 2019 Hanover Veterans Memorial Day. The annual Memorial Day ceremony is sponsored by the Hanover Veterans Committee and Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

Memorial Day Ceremony.

Jerry Monaghan honored his brother during the wreath laying ceremony and was escorted by Tom Rummel, captain of the Honor

Guard and member of the American Legion Post 175, and Herb Melson, captain of the Honor Guard and member of the VFW Post 9808.

Taps were played by

Edward Baggett, member of the Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 175.

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HANOVER – General Registrar/Director of Elections Teresa “Teri” Smithson is advising voters planning to cast a ballot in the June 8 Democratic Primary Election about possible parking issues since Hanover County Public Schools will still be in session SMITHSON for the 2020-2021 year.

“Historically, the primaries were always held the second see ELECTION, pg. 4

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ANOVER COUNTY -- Two Hanover County students have been named the recipients of the 2021 Melissa J. Dopp/Bobby Ostergren Scholarship, awarded yearly by the Hanover Democratic Committee (HDC) to graduating Hanover County seniors with the highest level of participation and involvement in Democratic campaigns and activities.

Abigail Dotson, Atlee High School, and Henry Lavinder, Mechanicsville High School, will each receive $500 awards.

Dotson, the daughter of Rev. Beth Givens of Mechanicsville and Aaron Dotson of Henrico, plans to attend either James Madison

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In addition, she helped with a women’s rights town hall for Jennifer Carroll Foy’s gubernatorial campaign in

career, and has served as president of the organization since his sophomore year.

He also served as treasurer of the Virginia Teen Democrats in his junior and senior years.

Lavinder worked the polls on Election Day for the U.S. House of Representatives campaigns of Vangie Williams and Qasim Rashid, as well as for the national campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.

The scholarship was established to honor the late Bobby Ostergren, the former Hanover County registrar for many years, and the late Melissa Dopp, a longtime activist in the Hanover Democratic Committee.

“We are proud that these students have been an example in supporting Democratic candidates and causes,” said Daniel McGraw, chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. “We also thank our members for supporting the scholarships, especially donors Caroline Cooke, Mary Ann Pugh, and Pattie Bland.”

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University in Harrisonburg or the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg to pursue a degree in nursing. She is the co-lead and founder of Generation Ratify Hanover and the co-education director of Generation Ratify VA. Dotson participated in phone banking events for the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden and worked on

March of 2021.

Lavinder, the son of Peggy and Scott Lavinder of Mechanicsville, will attend American University in Washington, D.C., where he intends to major in International Relations and Arabic.

Lavinder has been a member of the Mechanicsville High School Young Democrats throughout his entire high school

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| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue April 19

Hit and run, personal injury, 7500 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 7300 block of Shannondale Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building as reported in the 7200 block of Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Shoplifting was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 8600 block of Beatties Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Davis Avenue, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13400 block of Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road/Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10500 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

DWI: 1st offense was

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Shoplifting was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road/Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 8100 block of Crestline Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Atlee Road/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI: drugs, 1st offense was reported in the 13500 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7300 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10600 block of Charter Hill Court/Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 9300 block of Windsor Shade Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9400 block of Assembly Way, Mechanicsville.

Use of a computer to commit larceny, $500, was reported in the 10200 block of Old Elijah Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Identity theft, financial loss $200, was reported in the 14800 block of Gilmans Cross Court, Glen Allen. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

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Petit larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville.

Stolen goods: buy/receive, larceny $200, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico County.

Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

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Tuesday in June, which is the last week of school, but during the 2021 legislative session the General Assembly passed SB 1148 moving the primaries to the third Tuesday (schools are closed to students),” Smithson said.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road/Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Driving on restricted license BAC 0.02 was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI, BAC .15 to .20, 1st offense, was reported in the 8300 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

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DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 1600 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

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Fellowship and Bike Festival taking place in Town of Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – A new event celebrating motorcycles and faith will come to the region this summer.

The Ashland Fellowship & Bike Festival takes place in the Town of Ashland from June 4-6 and will feature food trucks, live music, motorcycle excursions, multiple vendors, fellowship and prayer.

The event is sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism, The Motorcycle Law Group, Heritage Insurance and the Town of Ashland.

Organizers will launch the three-day festival at the Richmond Harley Davidson at 12200 Harley Club Dr. from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 4, featuring music from The Crain

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Totopotomoy Trail,

DWI, 2nd within 5 years, BAC .20, was reported in the 800 block of England Street, Ashland.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 7500

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville.

pate a large turnout for the Democratic Party Primary, we would like to inform the voters that during the hours of 7:30- 8:10 a.m. and 2- 2:45 p.m. the schools are very busy with the dropping off and picking up the students,” she said.

Smithson said that will cause parking issues at the following elementary schools:

z Battlefield Elementary School. z Beaverdam Elementary School. z Cold Harbor Elementary School. z Elmont Elementary School. z Kersey Creek Elementary School. z Laurel Meadow Elementary School.

z Mechanicsville Elementary School. z Pearsons Corner Elementary School. z Pole Green Elementary School. z Rural Point Elementary School. z South Anna Elementary School. z Washington Henry Elementary School.

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The Hanover County Veteran’s Committee encourages residents and visitors to pay their respects at the Hanover County Veteran’s Memorial on Memorial Day, located at Hanover Wayside Park.

Hanover Wayside Park is located on U.S. 301 about a

mile north of Hanover High School.

For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty. gov.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

DWI, 3rd offense in 5 years, as reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Stonewall Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Concealment, altering price, $500 3rd offense was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Lee-Davis, Mechanicsville.

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Defrauding hotels/motels, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor or those of you who read this column with any frequency, or see my posts on social media, you know that I am very proud of the history of military service in my family. I am blessed to say that no close relatives lost their lives in service to their country.

My father’s two older brothers were in the U.S. Navy in World War II. The oldest, Herman, who I wrote about in December, survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor in 1941.

They had a brother-in-law who also served.

Mom had two brothers-in-law to serve in

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WWII. All five returned home.

Sadly, Mom had a cousin who had been honorably discharged from WWII and was killed for the money the military provided when he was heading home to Kentucky. She also had a cousin who lost his life in Vietnam.

On Monday, we will take the time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives while serving in the U.S. military.

Growing up, the last Monday in May was primarily referred to as Decoration Day, as all graves were adorned with flowers and tributes.

There did, however, remain a commitment to those who had died in military service.

The cemetery in my hometown where several family members are buried will be filled with small flags flying at the gravesites of veterans. It’s quite a scene when you drive up the hill and see flags in every direction. Many markers around Dad’s grave denote the service of men in WWII. Dad was fortunate -- he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps (now Air Force) after graduating from high school in 1946. His military service was after WWII and before the Korean Conflict. He tried to follow his brothers into the Navy, with a great desire to become a pilot, but an eardrum injury as a kid derailed that plan.

He became a military police officer stationed in Long Beach, California. He won

many sharpshooting medals. I think he learned how to properly use pistols and rifles while helping on his maternal grandfather’s farm.

I am five months older than a cousin who became a Blackhawk Helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army in the early 1980s. I mention this often because she --yes, she -- broke the glass ceiling. When she handed her wings to my father, he was overwhelmed with pride. His sister’s youngest child achieved his dream.

I am so proud to live in a county that recognizes the efforts of our veterans and those now serving. To them, we all must say “Thank you.”

Let’s acknowledge those who gave their lives for this nation by saying a prayer. God listens.

Years later, there are still some movies too good to resist

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist You know the feeling. It’s past bedtime, and, as you prepare to turn off the television, a movie comes on whose attraction tempts and urges you to forget the time, relax, and enjoy an old classic.

They are usually movies that, surprisingly, have little appeal for my children and would not rank high on the family movie list at our house.

But, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” is one of those classics I just can’t resist, so I settled back and, ignoring the hour, enjoyed one of the best movies made.

Like many classics, the movie evokes memories of a distinctive time in American history and more specifically in my childhood. We lived a block from the Willow Lawn Theatre, and when the movie arrived for an extended run, it caused quite a stir in our neighborhood.

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Entering the lobby of the red suede-themed theatre for my first viewing of the movie, the ice cold air was filled with excitement as couples and families dressed in close-to-Sunday-best gathered before the movie began.

It was a different era, and Americans were knee-deep in an infatuation with the silver screen and going to the movies was a treasured form of leisure.

At the time, “It’s a Mad World”

seemed like the ultimate extravaganza of excess and featured almost every famous actor from the top of the A-list to the obscure appearances by everyone from Jack Benny to the Three Stooges.

The story involves a group of motorists who witness a terrible accident in the California Mountains. A speeding car passes the caravan and is propelled off the road and over a cliff, falling hundreds of feet to the rocky valley below.

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The driver is thrown clear of the impact, but is obviously the victim of an unsurvivable accident; but, before he literally kicks the can, the old gangster played by Jimmy Durante, tells the group about buried treasure located miles away in Santa Rosita.

“Do you think you are seriously injured?” one of the motorists asked Durante as he struggles for breath.

“Is he kidding?” Durante answers.

That begins a procession that soon reveals the true greed present in even the best of the motorists or their passengers, and the caravan is quickly transformed into a mad dash for the coast and the money.

The group is pursued by a crusty old police captain played by Spencer Tracy, who is initially motivated by the thought of solving a mystery and closing the case of criminal who had been a longstanding thorn in his side.

But, as human nature would have it, he too is tempted by fate and decides to take the money for himself and escape to Mexico. see MOVIES, pg. 8

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Guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery are scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 3 and 10.

Ashland Museum offering guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery ASHLAND -- The Ashland Museum will offer two guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery in June. Susan Tucker, Woodland Cemetery administrator, will lead a tour at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, and Thursday, June 10.

Ashland did not have a cemetery prior to 1862. As soldiers were dying in makeshift hospitals around town, land was needed for a cemetery. Citizens and Confederate officers purchased land outside of town and established Woodland Cemetery.

With property purchased from Betsy Hogg Tinsley, a free Black woman, the small burial ground expanded, and, in 1876, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter to Woodland Cemetery. Ground penetrating radar in 2015 established site of the first graves.

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“Join us either night when Susan Tucker will share the stories of just a few of these people with ties to Ashland – our founders, RandolphMacon College professors and presidents, Secretariat’s owner, an Ashlander connected to the aftermath of abolitionist John Brown’s execution, and Ashland’s connection to yellow fever research,” Ashland Museum spokesperson

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The movie is packed with an unending list of movie stars, and, even at the time, it seemed almost unreal that such a list of famous characters could be assembled. It certainly would be impossible today, but, during that period, movies like “The Longest Day” included a

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Both walking tours will last 75 to 90 minutes.

Museum members and students are free and non-members are $15.

Details and registration information can be found at ashlandmuseum.org or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314.

lengthy list of stars and added to their popularity.

I’m not sure how long the movie ran at the Willow Lawn, but I do remember that, for years that followed, the theatre often featured movies for long runs that didn’t provide enough variety for a cinemacrazed youth.

We visited the Westhampton Theatre every

Saturday morning, and in later years boarded the bus at Willow Lawn to visit movie theaters located in the downtown area.

As I sleepily turned off the television as birds began to chirp outside, I didn’t question my decision to miss most of the night’s sleep. They just don’t make movies like that anymore.

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JACK DRUMMOND

DRUMMOND, Jack Winston, 85, of Mechanicsville, Va., peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family and special caregivers, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gloria Drummond; his parents, Eugene A. and Allyne W. Drummond; a sister, Mary Drummond; and two brothers, William and James Drummond. Jack is survived by his children, Steven Drummond (Renee), Mark Drummond (Barbara) and Paige Bishop (Kenny); six grandchildren, Ashley Stepp (Toby), Samantha Drummond (Devon), Ryan Bishop (Stephanie), Collin Drummond (Mary), Conner Drummond (Hannah) and Cameron Drummond; three great-grandchildren, Jackson, Brianna and Bhode; a sister, JoAnn Brown; and many other relatives and friends. Jack served his country in the National Guard. He was a past member of the Alamance County Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Sheriff's Auxiliary, and a longtime volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He retired from the telephone company after 33 years of service. Jack was a devoted husband and cherished his time spent with his family.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their care

THOMAS SEARLS

SEARLES, Thomas Randolph, 79, of Mechanicsville, Va., left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2021. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Linda Tingle Searles; one daughter, Dr. Jaime Searles Harnden (Kevin); and two grandsons, Luke Spencer Harnden and Blake Curtis Harnden. He also leaves behind two brothers, Clarence Earl Searles and Charles Wilbur Searles; and one sister, Alice Searles Hairfield. Tommy was born in Richmond, Va. He attended and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Galax, Va., in 1962. He joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1966. His death is the result of his contact with Agent Orange while serving as a combat medic. Tommy graduated from John Tyler Community College, receiving a Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Award for 4.0 GPA. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Battlefield Post 9808 in Mechanicsville. From 1964 to

1975, Tommy was employed with the City of Richmond Electrical Department. He transferred to the Richmond Police Department in 1975 and attended the 37th Basic Recruit School. He graduated from the Virginia Forensic Science Academy's 24th session in the school of Crime Scene Technology in 1985. He retired in 1995 as a Forensic Fingerprint Examiner with 30 years of service with the City of Richmond. During his work with the Richmond Police, he received four Excellent Police Duty awards, one Meritorious Police Award and several police citations. He was a member of the Richmond Retired Police Officers Association. Following his retirement with the city, he was employed by the Hanover County Sheriff 's Office as a Fingerprint Examiner in 1995, where he worked for 10 years, retiring in 2005. He was a longtime member of New Highland Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, formerly East Highland Park Baptist Church in Richmond. Tommy enjoyed golf and leaves behind many golfing buddies. He and Linda loved to travel. Baseball was his favorite sport, and they managed to see his beloved Atlanta Braves baseball games a few times while traveling. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 27, 2021, at New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

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Architect chosen for consolidation of two schools Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, a Charlottesville-based architectural firm, will lead the design of a new elementary school — a consolidation of Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary schools — that is set to open for the 2024-2025 school year.

The announcement was made on Friday, May 21, by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

“Additionally, along with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, we will hold a series of input sessions for students, faculty and staff, and the broader community to provide feedback on the design of the consolidated Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary schools,” Whitley said.

The new school building, located on the current John M. Gandy site in Ashland, will be the first new school constructed in the county since

Laurel Meadow Elementary School opened in 2008.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to build a new, student-centered facility that will unite two schools while honoring the storied histories of both schools and embracing the bright future that this school will create for generations to come,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent. “The new school will be one the entire community can be proud of. We will involve our students, families, staff, and the broader community throughout this process as we chart the school’s promising path forward together.”

According to Whitley, Henry Clay Elementary currently serves students in pre-K through second grade, with students then attending John M. Gandy Elementary for third through fifth grades.

“The two schools have a longstanding partnership and are bonded together through a ‘house’ system that instills important character traits such as innovation, empathy, and respect

in students,” he added.

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates will oversee the design of the building where the two schools will become one. The firm, which has multiple offices in Charlottesville and the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, focuses on providing student-centered design and understanding the needs of the modern learner. It has provided design services for 52 elementary school projects in the past 10 years.

The selection of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates is the latest development in the consolidation.

In February 2018, as part of its annual budget process, the Hanover County School Board approved its Capital Improvement Plan, which included funding for the replacement of a to-bedetermined elementary school. At a Hanover County School Board work session in May 2018, board members learned through the results of a study requested by the board that Henry Clay Elementary is one of three schools in the county

that is in need of replacing.

After touring the three schools identified in the independent study in September 2018, the school board announced its desire to consolidate HCES and JGES as a first step in the longterm capital planning process. In November of that year, the school board held a community information session on the consolidation.

With an architect selected, the community will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on the design of the school. Students, faculty, and staff will be able to share input during the school day the week of June 7.

Input sessions for the broader community will be held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10; 12 and 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15; and 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17.

All four community meetings will be held virtually. All that is needed to participate is a computer or mobile device. More information on the meetings will be shared in the near future.

Hanover Habitat ReStore to host Vendor Fair on June 5 MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host a Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, in the ReStore parking lot located at 9159 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A variety of vendors will be taking part.

The ReStore is a non-profit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. It was established in 2005 to provide a self-sustaining funding source to Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

All Habitat for Humanity ReStores are

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conditioning, for our guests and graduates to avoid any last-minute disruptions due to severe weather (lighting, thunderstorms, downpours, extreme heat, etc.) a more traditional graduation to celebrate our deserving graduates as we draw closer to normalcy an enhanced audio/ visual setup to ensure easy viewing from any seat and to make for a more memorable

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proudly owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build homes, community and hope locally and around the world.

This event kicks off Habitat’s campaign to raise funds for a new ReStore box truck.

The ReStore truck is typically used daily to service Hanover County. Staff members pick up large corporate donations using a 2006 truck with more than 180,000 miles.

In addition to valuable pickups from donors, the truck also is used to recover and transport recyclable materials.

As always, proceeds from the ReStore fund

and joyful sendoff quick access to restrooms, and more How many guests may attend?

With the indoor ceremonies, Gill said they will still be able to accommodate four guests per graduate. Seniors should have completed a school-specific Google Form by the May 14 deadline indicating who their guests will be. If they did not complete the form, contact your school counselor.

How will students and

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guests be seated?

Under the revised plan, graduates will be able to sit together at the front of the Farm Bureau Building while guests will be seated together in pods of four. As part of the school district’s continued health and safety measures, graduating seniors will be spaced 3 feet apart, while each pod of four guests also will be 4 feet apart from other groups.

Are face masks required?

“We ask all attendees to be respectful of the health and safety of others and follow the

their vision to ensure everyone has a decent place to live.

Vendor fees and special sale items throughout the ReStore during the June 5 event will go towards the purchase of a new Restore truck.

About Hanover Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity was formed 30 years ago by a committed group of local citizens who wanted to provide safe and affordable housing in Hanover County. Since that time, Hanover Habitat has built homes alongside 71 families who pay an affordable mortgage.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and the Governor’s associated Executive Order based on the status of your COVID-19 vaccination,” Gill added. “The new guidance states that anyone who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can participate in the vast majority of indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two weeks after a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.”

Hanover Habitat’s repair program began in 2017 and addresses critical repairs around the home.

With our help, and the help of the community, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency, and an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. To learn more about the organization visit www. hanoverhfh.org.

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

Individuals who are fully vaccinated may choose not to wear a mask, and all unvaccinated guests are asked to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. Additionally, those who may already be fully vaccinated but wish to continue to wear a face mask at the ceremonies should do so with the school division’s full support.

“We are greatly looking forward to celebrating our seniors in just a few short weeks and this updated plan draws us one step closer to the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.

Thank you for your continued support,” the superintendent concluded.

Joining him in sharing the updated news were: Jennifer 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.

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65th anniversary includes years of service to churches MECHANICSVILLE – Harold and Ann Dimmitt, who make their home in the Cherry Grove subdivision of Mechanicsville, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Born in Indiana, they were high school sweethearts.

Harold joined the United States Navy after graduation. His last duty station was in Hawaii.

Harold became pastor for the last four years in service.

When he retired from the Navy, he attended Bible College in Hawaii, graduating with a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies.

He pastored in Hawaii for 23 years with two different churches. The next two years, he served as a Good News Jail & Prison Ministry chaplain in the Hawaii prison system. He then transferred to Henrico

in 1994 to become chaplain of the Henrico Jail where he served for 13 years.

In 2007, he was requested to begin the chaplaincy in Williamsburg at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail where he served for five years.

For the past eight years, he has served as the Associate Pastor to Seniors with the Goodwill Baptist Church in Henrico.

Ann has been a teacher in all three churches and assisted in the jail ministry by managing the Bible correspondence course lessons and preparing certificates for completed lessons.

The Dimmitts have three children, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Two great-granddaughters are married and one will soon deliver their first great-greatgrandchild in October.

MECHANICSVILLE – Eric Drozdowicz, a senior at Mechanicsville High School, was recognized as the Eastern Region Resume Competition Winner during the Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) 2021 Spring Leadership Day. Eric works part-time for Publix and plans to attend Radford University in the fall.

The JVG program builds on the national model for the Jobs for America's Graduates by preparing students for high school graduation and transitioning from school to work.

The JVG program at Mechanicsville High School is a two-year program; students complete their first year as a senior and the second year, after graduation, provides fol-

HAROLD and ANN DIMMITT will celebrate 65th wedding anniversary tomorrow

Everything you need to know about taking care of azaleas

By Carol Brown Master Gardener What are those wonderful splashes of color in almost everyone’s yard right about now? Azaleas!

These much-beloved shrubs are not only popular in the Richmond area but range from New Jersey to Florida and

west to eastern Texas. So, can I plant them and forget them?

Well, almost. Azaleas sold in this area are not native and, therefore, need a little bit of care.

The choices are the spring evergreen bloomers, spring and fall evergreen rebloomers, see AZALEAS, pg. 13

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American Legion Post 90 honors MHS sophomore MECHANICSVILLE – Joey Gorman, a sophomore at Mechanicsville High School, has been awarded the American Legion Patrick Henry Oratorical Medal and certificate for his achievement in the annual American Legion Post 90 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program Contest.

He came in second place for the 13th District in this year’s competition.

Contestants must present both a prepared and an extem-

poraneous speech on one of several possible topics.

Allen Plymale, Beaverdam Post 90 Oratorical Program chairman, said “Joey Gorman did an outstanding job with less than a month to prepare, he dove in and tackled the five speeches. Joey will be instrumental for the program during the next two years.”

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YMCA, CAHN offering Mobile Health Clinic RICHMOND -- The YMCA of Greater Richmond is announcing a partnership with the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) to bring a mobile health clinic to Ashland.

In more rural areas of Virginia, access to affordable healthcare can be a challenge, particularly for the growing Hispanic population.

The Town of Ashland currently lacks direct access to pediatric care. To help meet the need, the YMCA and CAHN have partnered to open a mobile health clinic that will focus on both adult and child care within the Hispanic community.

A ribbon cutting was held

Friday morning to launch the mobile health unit at Ashland Junction Shopping Center at 167 Junction Drive in Ashland.

With the community at the heart of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, the need became apparent by recognizing the diversity and changing fabric of the community.

The YMCA is partnering with CAHN, a non-profit whose mission is to provide high quality, accessible and culturally responsive healthcare, to ensure the healthcare needs of the growing Hispanic population in Ashland are met.

The newly-launched mobile health clinic will be stationed at the Ashland Junction

Shopping Center. Basic healthcare services will be offered to children and adults.

Among those taking part in the ribbon cutting were: Tracy Causey, CEO, Capital Area Health Network; Michel Zajur, CEO, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Abby Rogers, CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond; Lisa Ramirez, senior vice president of Community Health, YMCA of Greater Richmond; and Jaime McClure, executive director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA.

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Michel Zajur, CEO, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Causey, CEO, Capital Area Health Network; Abby Rogers, CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond; Lisa Ramirez, senior vice president of Community Health, YMCA of Greater Richmond; and Jaime McClure, executive director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA; stand outside of the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) mobile health clinic in Ashland on Friday, May 14.

driven organization, operates 16 branches throughout metro Richmond and Petersburg, serving over 170,000 people.

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The Universe from the Center: Itemizing science instruments on rover

By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College will be on summer hiatus through August. We hope to reopen for public viewing in the fall. Watch the web site (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210.

Mars explorers Perseverance and Ingenuity are doing well. The plucky rotorcraft successfully completed its planned 5 test flights (only a small software glitch on flight number 4); because of this performance the mission has been extended. Originally Perseverance was supposed to abandon the drone and proceed on its primary mission. Now Ingenuity will play the role of advance scout. It has already moved to a new flat “airfield” for future operations.

This month I’d like to itemize the science instruments on the rover itself. Like most NASA/JPL operations, the main instruments are known by acronyms. This is the most sophisti-

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MEDA – which stands for Mars oxidizer for rockets.

PIXL stands for the Planetary Instrument Environmental Dynamics Analyzer. Think of this as the rover’s weather station. It collects data for X-ray Lithochemistry. It is an X-ray fluoreson temperature, pressure, wind speed and direc- cence spectrometer for analyzing rock and mintion, and measures the characteristics of the eral samples and it includes a high resolution imaging camera to examine the distribution of ubiquitous dust blowing in the wind.

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chemical in those rocks.

RIMFAX is the Radar Imager for Mars’ Subsurface Experiment. This is a ground penetrating radar unit to measure what’s under the surface. At frequencies from 150 to 1200 megahertz RIMFAX will take data every 10 cm along the rover’s track. It is capable of measuring as much as 10 meters underground with 15 to 30 cm vertical resolution, and should be capable of detecting water, ice, or salty brines at those depths.

SHERLOC stands for Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals. It packs an ultraviolet laser and is capable of fine scale closeup imaging in black and white or color. For the former the field of view is 2.3 × 1.5 centimeters with resolution of .01 millimeters. The color field of view is 7 millimeters square at .016 millimeter resolution.

Last but not least is SuperCam which is see ROVER, pg. 19

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“We’ll have amazing food trucks from Richmond’s renowned culinary scene, along with incredible music,” said Marie Cammock-Payne, event owner and creator. “All of our sponsors have direct ties to the Ashland community and we’re looking forward to inviting visitors to Downtown Ashland to experience the community’s restaurants and attractions.”

The festival continues on Railroad Avenue between Myrtle and Thompson Streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2

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and spring deciduous bloomers that drop their leaves in the fall. All prefer light shade.

Full sun weakens the plants and makes them vulnerable to attack by insects and disease.

If possible, avoid the stronger afternoon sun.

Also, the best location would have a slight slope to the east or north due to the drying winter winds from the west and south. Trees make a good wind block, but space them a distance from the base of any tree.

Azaleas do not “need” to be pruned, but if a shape is desired or there are broken or damaged limbs, prune lightly after they have bloomed for the season. If you wait until August or after for spring bloomers, you are removing next year’s bloom "set." Do not do a general pruning during the first year after planting.

So what is the best planting regimen? When planting any azalea, dig a hole twice the width but the same depth of the pot or root ball of the plant plus one inch. Make sure the bottom of the hole is firm so the plant does not sink.

p.m. Sunday.

Attendees will be able to see and take photos of new, vintage and concept motorcycles. Whiskey Rebellion will play live music on Saturday evening.

Throughout the weekend organizers are planning Tithe Rides, guided motorcycle excursions to explore the region.

All proceeds will benefit the Brown Grove Baptist Church.

“The family friendly event is a great opportunity to explore the region, while celebrating faith and fellowship,” added Cammock-Payne.

The outdoor event will include COVID-19 protocols.

People can find more infor-

mation at www.ashlandbikefest.com.

For initial planting, make sure the azalea sits one inch above the surrounding soil level because after watering, the plant may settle. Loosen the root ball gently if the roots are growing in a circle when removed from a pot, and then use the surrounding soil to fill in the hole.

Azaleas prefer loamy soil to hard clay, which doesn't drain well. Azalea roots are shallow and they need water to remove the air pockets from the area around the roots for good soil contact. Adding a layer of mulch, such as leaves, compost, and shredded bark to the planting will protect the roots and help retain moisture.

Most new plantings need water once a week for the first year, even in winter, to prevent the roots from drying out. Dry roots cannot take up nutrients and will therefore die.

As for feeding, azaleas like acidic soil that is a pH between 3.7 to 6.5 to thrive. Neutral soil pH is 7. A soil test for where you want to plant these beauties may be wise before you dig. The soil test will determine which soil amendments, if any, to add.

As with all flowering shrubs, Insect pests can be a

challenge. The usual suspects are azalea bark scale, lace bugs, azalea caterpillar, leaf miners, and white flies.

As soon as damage is seen, treat with something like insecticidal soap or neem oil to stop the damage and save the plant. These remedies will not generally soak through a cocoon and plants may need another application when the cocoons have been abandoned.

An early fall application would be helpful for caterpillars and lace bugs. For more specific controls, see the current Virginia state extension recommendations.

Disease is another form of azalea attack.

Many ornamental trees and shrubs are susceptible to Phytophthora root and crown rot. This fungus is often caused by excessively wet ground and will spread to other plants.

Wilt can be a sign of too much water as well as not enough.

Before you water a plant, check the ground for moisture.

If the leaves look like someone added talcum powder, that’s powdery mildew.

Good air circulation helps prevent this, but if you notice mildew affecting new growth,

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AZALEAS Continued from pg. 13

fungicides are available just for this disease.

The best defense, however, is choosing natives and cultivars of azaleas that are less susceptible to powdery mildew.

Yet another culprit is gall, a soft, fleshy growth caused by fungus located mainly on or near leaves. If you have a small number of plants, cut off those portions with this growth and burn or bury them, being sure to use a 91 % alcohol solution to clean tools after cutting.

They are highly transferrable to other plants.

For large numbers of shrubs, refer to the VCE Publications 456-017 and 456-018 for treatment recommendations.

Azaleas are glorious in their diversity of color, bloom size, and bloom time. Spring in Virginia is defined by the visual impact these flowering shrubs have, and with care in planting and maintenance, your garden will reward you year after year with the beauty and good health of these plants. Now that you know what to do, plant an azalea or two or three or . . .!

----Sources for this article: hppt://pubs.et.vt.edu, cals.ncsc. edu. and UMich.edu.

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a spectrometer which uses a laser to zap targets to analyze the light from the vaporized samples.

Lunar phases for June: Last Quarter on the 2nd, at 3:26 a.m.; New Moon on the 10th, at 6:54 a.m.; First Quarter on the 17th, at 11:54 p.m.; Full Moon on the 24th at 2:40 p.m.

All times are Eastern Daylight.

Mercury will be visible in predawn twilight late in the month. Venus and Mars are visible in evening twilight.

Look for brilliant Venus about 20 degrees above west north-

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west horizon, setting a little after 10 p.m. Mars emerges from twilight about 30 degrees above wester horizon, setting about 11 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn rise about midnight both east southeast. Saturn rises around 11:30 at midmonth, Jupiter an hour later.

Both are to the south at dawn.

Our overhead view about three hours after sunset at midmonth finds the constellation Hercules at zenith. If it’s not too hazy (a summer viewing inconvenience for central Virginia) binoculars will allow you to see the globular cluster M13 along the western edge of the square mark-

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ing the familiar constellation.

About 10 degrees east of zenith you’ll find the constellation Lyra, marked by the bright star Vega. Your binoculars should allow you to pick out the Ring Nebula, and the interesting “double double” binary star. The Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major is prominent to the northwest. Following the arc of the “handle” back to the west will bring you to Arcturus, about 55 degrees above the horizon. That bright star below and to the left of Saturn is Spica, in the constellation Virgo.

Turning your binoculars to the south will open a rich field

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of clusters as you look toward the center of our Galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius. To the right of the familiar “teapot” is bright red Antares, which means “against Mars.” And to the east you’ll see the familiar Swan – Cygnus – marked by bright Deneb at the swan’s tail, and the beautiful binary Albireo at the head. Check it out with binoculars or a small telescope.

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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Hanover shuts out Raiders in tight game

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – When the Atlee and Hanover softball teams meet, each team expects to be tested. Friday night at Hanover, each team found their expectations met.

Both pitchers, Atlee’s Kara Hammock and Hanover’s Julia Cuozzo, turned in solid performances. Hammock struck out four, Cuozzo nine. The defenses behind them made no errors.

Each pitcher gave up one walk and five hits.

But Hanover made sure more of its hits did damage, beginning with Julia Mardigian’s solo home run in the fourth inning and ending with Lilly Parrish’s bloop single that drove in two runs in the sixth that paced the Hawks to a 3-0 victory.

“They’re a really good team, and Kara does a really good job on the mound. She’s tough,” said Atlee head coach Mike Rohr. “I didn’t think we did a really good job with our approach at the plate the first four innings. The second time around, I thought we did much better and we started getting something out of it. Our three games have been like that – each one of them.”

Atlee head coach Tom McIntyre could not complain.

“I told the team at the end there that they executed our game plan exactly how we asked them to do it,” McIntyre said. “You have a very talented pitcher on [Hanover’s] side. You have a very good team on that side.”

Hawk boys, girls reach 4B finals

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Dave Lawrence/The Local

Hanover’s Lilly Parrish bloops a single into right field that drove in two runs in the Hawks’ 3-0 shutout of visiting Atlee Friday.

Atlee’s leadoff batter, Kelly Ayer, wasted no time getting in the hit column with a single in the first at-bat of the game. But

“We were in a great game quite get that timely hit to push none of the batters following her could get her home. It was and a tight game,” McIntyre a run in. If we had, it could have a scenario that seemed stuck on said. “We had several opportunities to score. We just didn’t repeat for both teams. see TIGHT GAME, pg. 20

ASHLAND – Over the past few years, Hanover High School’s boys and girls tennis teams have established themselves as the best in the county – and among the best in the state. The Hawk girls won three straight state championships before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19 last year. They were state runners up the two years before their state championship run began.

As for the Hawk boys, they were runners-up two straight years before the 2020 season was cancelled.

The Hanover teams would like to pick up in 2021 where they left off in 2019, and began their campaign to again contend for a state title in fine fashion Thursday by each team notching a 5-0 win over its counterpart from Courtland in the Region 4B semifinals.

The Hawk girls began

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Alvis powers Hanover to win over Raiders competed through six innings of baseball tonight,” Hart said.

“That’s all you can ask as a coach.”

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

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Hanover first baseman Brett Alvis made his presence felt, and his at-bats count, at Patrick Henry Tuesday night.

Alvis belted a three-run home run to put the Hawks ahead for good in the second inning and knocked in another run with a double in the fourth to give his team most of the runs it needed for a 14-6 victory over the Patriots.

His second-inning home run ignited a Hanover offense that went down in order in the first inning.

“We had a couple of bad at-bats in the first inning,” Alvis said. “Then we finally got some guys on base.”

Patrick Henry starting pitcher Eoin Rossman got the first two Hawk batters of the second inning out. But then he gave up back-to-back walks to Charlie Rohr and Nolan Williamson.

That set the table for Alvis, who wasted no time pouncing.

“I just kind of stuck with my approach, sat on the first pitch and drove it,” Alvis said. “It was a pretty good pitch.”

The energy level changed in the Hanover dugout after Alvis’ big blast.

“After the top of the first we were kind of flat, didn’t have a lot of energy,” Alvis said. “[Hanover starting pitcher] Chase Hustead did his thing and got three outs pretty quick, so we were kind of feeling a little bit better. After the home run, I just felt like everything was up from that point.”

Alvis finished the evening perfect at the plate, going 2-for2 with two walks in his four appearances at the plate in the Plummer and Charlie Rohr game. each went 2-for-4 with a double Two other Hanover hit- and two RBI. ters hit for extra bases: Caden But the Patriots had their

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Hanover 14, Patrick Henry 6 Hanover 030 420 5 — 14 10 1 P. Henry 100 400 1 — 6 6 1 Hustead, Barnette (4), Plummer (4) and Peebles. Rossman, Bradley (4), Kaczmarek (5), Brizendine (5), Simmons (7), Herbert (7) and Moore.

Highlights — HAN: Brett Alvis 2-for-3, HR, 2B, 4 RBI; Caden Plummer 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 4K; Charlie Rohr 2-for-4, 2B, 2RBI; Seth Keller 3B, 3 RBI; Hustead 7K; PH: Rossman 2-for-3, 3B, 2B, RBI; Cole Mallory 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI.

TIGHT GAME Continued from pg. 9

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Above, Hanover’s Brett Alvis hits a double in the fourth inning of the Hawks’ 14-6 win over host Patrick Henry Tuesday. Left, Hanover’s William Flora steals second as Patrick Henry shortstop Cole Mallory tries to haul in the pickoff throw

share of highlights. Rossman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI, and Cole Mallory went 2-for-4 with a

coach Tyler Kane. “They made all the routine plays and their pitchers threw enough strikes to keep us off-balance with some good off-speed pitches as well.

“Our guys battled at the plate. We had some really good two-out at-bats, some really good two-strike at-bats. . . . We ended up winning by eight, but it was closer than the score showed.”

Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart thought his Patriots double and two RBI. “Patrick Henry gave us gave their all.

“It kind of got away from everything we wanted coming in here,” said Hanover head us at the end, but I thought we

been a different game.”

Hanover’s Mardigian broke the stalemate by knocking herself in. With one out in the fourth inning, she got around on a Hammock pitch and drove it over the center field fence.

The pitch she hit was a good one.

“It was a good drop ball,” McIntyre said. “When Hammock came out, she looked right at it and said, ‘Man, I threw a great drop.’ Mardigian just hit it. . . . She just reached down there and got one. It was a great pitch. It was a great spot for the pitch. It was everything that we wanted out of it.

Great hitters hit pitcher’s pitches sometime.”

Hammock didn’t let the dinger rattle her, setting down the Hanover side in fifth inning.

But Hanover’s No. 9 batter, Alyssa Broaddus, opened the Hawk sixth with a single and was sacrificed to second by see TIGHT GAME, pg. 21

Tough Atlee, Hawk scrap ends in 0-0 draw

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – There may have been a dearth of goals in Atlee’s girls soccer fixture at Hanover Friday night, but there was no shortage of action, especially in front of each team’s respective goals.

Atlee’s freshman goalkeeper Sarah Robinson and Hanover’s senior goalkeeper Tallulah Miller proved the death knell for their respective opponents’ offenses – the teams totaled 24 shots between them – in a 0-0 draw.

By the time it was over, Robinson finished with 11 saves and Miller four.

“It was it was a pretty contested contest,” said Hanover head girls soccer coach Manny Tavares. “I think I think we had a better run of play but you know anyone could have said either way – but I I do feel we had the better run of play. We just couldn’t finish. . . . If we had gotten more shots on target it might have been a little bit better.”

Atlee coach JoEllen Jacobs was proud of her team’s efforts.

“It was a good game. I’m proud of the girls, proud of the effort,” Jacobs said. “Sometimes it’s just hard to get that ball over the line.”

The defenses locked down like a vice in the box. Neither keeper shied away from onrushing attackers. They leapt, they dove, they scrambled on the ground when need be. And when they couldn’t quite get their hands on the ball, their back line stepped in, clearing ball after ball from the box.

Both teams also had their share of shots just off target.

“We were peppering them the first half pretty bad,” Tavares said. “Mainly we were just not even getting them on target.”

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But some were on target, and there were plenty of balls that were near misses – even in the two five-minute overtime periods that followed regulation. Both teams had hard shots toward goal that went a bit wide.

The action see-sawed throughout the night.

Sometimes Hanover seemed in control, sometimes Atlee.

“We were dominant in certain parts of the game, but I think in the second half was it was even,” Tavares said.

“Right in through overtime it was even. We might have had a slighter edge, but still, I would not call either side dominant.”

Tavares said both sides had their chances, but excitement may have prevented either team from making good on them.

“Where we faltered yesterday was, again, shots on target,” Tavares said. “I think the excitement of the game, and knowing that we were knocking on the door, we just couldn’t get the

Left, Hanover forward Ronin von Ofenheim (4) and Atlee midfielder Emily Neff (6) battle for the ball near the edge of the box as Raider goalkeeper Sarah Robinson (far left) keeps watch in the Hawks’ 0-0 draw with visiting Atlee Friday. Bottom left, Hanover goalkeeper Tallulah Miller launches a goal kick. Above, Hanover forward Estella Gajarsky-Prado gets the ball.

TIGHT GAME Continued from pg. 20

Alexis Currie, and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Mardigian walked and advanced to second on defensive indifference.

One out later, Parrish blooped a singled down the right foul line between Atlee’s first baseman and right fielder. Broaddus and Mardigian scored to make it 3-0.

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more precise shots on goal.

“I feel that was a big factor in the game but it goes for both because I think we’ve all had chances and neither team scored. They were so wound up in the speed of the game. If

they had slowed down a bit, you know, both sides could have capitalized on their chances.”

That excitement is what one should expect from the two rivals, Jacobs said.

“Every time we play them,

it’s just a big rivalry – a good, hometown rivalry,” Jacobs said.

“It’s fun to play them, and a challenge.”

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

Hanover 3, Atlee 0 Atlee 000 000 0 — 0 5 0 Hanover 000 102 x — 3 5 0 Hammock and Bucholz.

Cuozzo and J. Currie. W: Cuozzo. L: Hammock.

Highlights — ATL: Ayer 2-of3; Hammock 2-of-3; Bucholz 2B; HAN: Mardigian HR; Parrish 2-of-3, 2 RBI; Cuozzo 9K.

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Aiming high . . . and finishing first

Joel Klein for The Local

Hanover No. 2 Charles Adams returns a volley in a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Courtland’s Gabe Avelino in a Region 4B boys tennis team semifinal at Hanover High School Thursday. The Hawks swept Courtland 5-0 to advance to the Region final.

Joel Klein for The Local

FINALS Continued from pg. 19

the season with two seniors and one junior opting out of the season. But they had one key returner: reigning singles champion Raine Weis, who handily defeated Courtland’s Mac Watkins 6-1, 6-0 in the girls semifinal at Courtland.

The other Hawk winners were Jordan Wood, Juliann Webster, Kate Tunstall and Jamison Poythress. The other singles player, Danielle Woodward, was leading before play was suspended when Hanover clinched the match.

“We had a young team, but it was actually kind of amazing,” said Hanover head girls tennis coach Lindsey Wyeth Hein.

“All these kids have gotten so much better, despite the fact that we had such a short season.

Normally we start in February.

We started April 12. You can see a massive amount of improvement and they all are excited to be out there.”

Ethan Belote, Charles Adams, Carson Brooks, Vance

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Woodard and Noah Cole all won in the Hawk boys sweep of the Cougars in the semifinals.

The Hanover teams faced their counterparts from Eastern View in the region finals Monday after this edition went to press.

The Region 4B singles and doubles tournaments will be held in Mechanicsville this week. Hanover hosts all three rounds of the girls singles and doubles tournaments.

Mechanicsville hosts the first two rounds of the boys singles and doubles tournaments, with the finals at Hanover.

The top four seeds – including top-seeds Weis in girls singles, Weis and Webster in girls doubles and Belote in boys singles along with second-seed Belote and Adams in boys dou-

Left, things are looking up for Atlee sophomore Lora Chandler as she wins the girls pole vault with vault of 10 feet in a Hanover County quad meet Saturday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Jayden Mines clears 5 feet, 10 inches to tie Atlee’s Keith Green for first in the boys high jump.

bles – in each bracket will have a bye the first day of the singles and doubles tournaments Wednesday.

Local participants in the first round of the singles and doubles tournaments include Mechanicsville’s Brianna Velasco and Patrick Henry’s Emma Goldman in girls singles; Velasco and Megan Davis and Goldman and Sarah Hammond in girls doubles; Mechanicsville’s Preston Edmonds and Patrick Henry’s Lance Finnegan in boys singles; and Edmonds and Matthew Lavinder and Finnegan and Holt Oley in boys doubles.

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FEMA to help pay funeral costs for Virginia COVID-19-related deaths Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – As of April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) started accepting financial assistance applications for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The applications will be submitted through a dedicated call center.

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time Monday-Friday.

The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number is 844-6846333; TTY: 800-462-7585.

“We appreciate the partnership with FEMA as the Commonwealth of Virginia continues to assist its residents that have been financially impacted by the pandemic,” said Virginia Department of Emergency Management State Coordinator

Curtis Brown. “These Funeral Assistance funds will help ease some of the financial burden incurred from a tragic COVID-19 death.”

To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states: z The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020, for a death attributed to COVID-19. z If multiple individuals contributed toward funeral expenses, they should apply under a single application as applicant and co-applicant.

FEMA will also consider documentation from other individuals not listed as the applicant and co-applicant who may have incurred funeral expenses as part of the registration for the deceased individual. z An applicant may apply for multiple deceased individuals. z The COVID-19-related death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories

and the District of Columbia. z This assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. z Funeral assistance is intended to assist with expenses for funeral services and interment or cremation.

The applicant responsible for COVID-19 funeral expenses will need to provide the following information below when they call FEMA to register for assistance. z Social Security number for the applicant and the deceased individual. z Date of birth for the applicant and the deceased individual. z Current mailing address for the applicant. z Current telephone number for the applicant. z Location or address where the deceased individual passed away. z Information about burial or funeral insurance policies.

z Information about other funeral assistance received, such as donations. z CARES Act grants and assistance from voluntary organizations. z Routing and account number of the applicant’s checking or savings account (for direct deposit, if requesting direct deposit as your payment preference).

Individuals with COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: z An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

Families and/or applicants for funeral assistance who believe a death was due to COVID19, but was not certified as such, should be referred to the person who certified the death. This person is responsible for any amend-

ments. z Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that include the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened. z Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. FEMA is not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources. Pre-paid expenses such as the pre-purchase of a plot or other items are not eligible for reimbursement.

Inquiries directly related to obtaining a copy of a death certificate in Virginia or questions about how to request an amendment to a death certificate can call 877-829-4682.

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CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 9 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William

Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston.

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Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at

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Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices.

Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

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

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development.

VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator.

The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor of the Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry ofCommunity/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@

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or call 804-270-9626.

Saturdays

Sundays

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

All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All

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A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6

p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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VAR2021-00001, ROBYN WOOD Requests a variance from Section 26-31(6) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that family homestead lots shall front upon a private drive or road which is in a right-of-way no less than 20.0 feet in width. The requested variance is for 8.0 feet, which would allow a family homestead lot to have frontage on a minimum right-of-way width of 12.0 feet. The property is identified as GPIN 8726-60-1094, consisting of approximately 15.31 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Nedam Lane (private road) approximately 1,050 feet east of its intersection with Pine Hill Road (State Route 717). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry ZRC2021-00003, FALLING CREEK ESTATES, L.L.C. Requests an appeal of the decision of the zoning administrator pursuant to §15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia, which specifies an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the locality affected by any decision of the zoning administrator. The requested appeal is regarding the Falling Creek Estates Preservation Lot, identified as GPIN 7860-65-9120, consisting of approximately 41.33 acres, zoned RC, Rural Conservation District, located at the terminus of Poplar Valley Place (private road) approximately 1,800 feet south of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland.

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58. Playground mainstay 59. Expressing relief 60. Records brain activity (abbr.)

61. Fishing net 62. Beer 63. Tooth caregiver 64. Japanese beverage CLUES DOWN 1. Garden tools 2. Early Syrian kingdom 3. 500 sheets of paper 4. Information 5. Beloved comic strip character 6. Distinct form of a plant 7. Replenishment 8. Semitransparent glassy substance 9. Expedition to observe animals 10. One who held landed granted by AngloSaxon king 11. Obtain in return for labor 13. Inheritable genetically

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-*#3" t 4FQU 0DU Other people are not mind readers, Libra. If you need something or are unhappy with a situation, you must speak up. Address concerns promptly.

$"13*$03/ t %FD +BO Your thoughts may be pulling you one way and then another, Capricorn. Find focus by zeroing in on the main thing that needs the most attention at this point.

5"6364 t "QS .BZ Even the best partnerships can be challenging, Taurus. Right now neither one of you is looking to take the lead. Even if it means flipping a coin, someone has to step up.

-&0 t +VM "VH Leo, if a supervisor seems set in his or her ways, you might have to present your proposal in language that will appeal to this person the most.

4$031*0 t 0DU /PW It is quite easy to manipulate a situation if others aren’t paying attention, Scorpio. If you are guiding or mentoring someone, exercise caution to stay neutral.

"26"3*64 t +BO 'FC Aquarius, you may have to take a more reserved approach to get where you need to go. Even still, your love for adventure and freedom can be compelling motivators.

(&.*/* t .BZ +VO Gemini, grab what you want this week, but remember that the more tightly you try to hang on to it, the more likely it will slip through your fingers. Employ some give and take.

7*3(0 t "VH 4FQU Virgo, if you are off doing your own thing, you may have to instruct others who count on you how to proceed in your absence. Keep the lines of communication open.

4"(*55"3*64 t /PW %FD Don’t get ahead of yourself by projecting scenarios that may never see the light of day, Sagittarius. It’s better to live in the present and then adjust to what comes your way.

1*4$&4 t 'FC .BS Figure out your needs before making long-term plans with others.

Even though you’re sure of yourself, sometimes you let others take the lead.

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"3*&4 t .BS "QS Aries, love and romance are definitely in your favor this week. If you have been pondering setting up a date or taking a spouse out for a night on the town, do it.

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