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Flag retirement ceremony held by Montpelier Ruritan

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Rising 2nd to 6th grade history buffs are shown at last year’s ‘LOVE’ History Day Camp.

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 706 were the guests of the Montpelier Ruritan Club at its June meeting. Afterwards, the Boy Scouts performed their annual flag retirement ceremony. Two local county deputies, J.P. Baynes and T.W. Payne, also were guests. The club had collected over two plastic tubs filled with flags that need retiring. The Scouts read from a retirement script they had prepared and led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. Joining in the retirement ceremony was club member and World War II veteran Claude Lowry, who placed several flags in the retirement pit. The pit was built as an Eagle Scout project by one of the troop members in 2020, and will be used for all future flag retirement ceremonies. World War II veteran and Montpelier club member Claude Lowry is shown retiring an American flag with the assistance of Scoutmaster Harold Scills.

Registration opening Monday Ashland Museum welcomes 2nd-6th grade history buffs to take part ASHLAND -- The Ashland Museum will hold its history day camp for rising 2nd-6th grade history buffs again this summer. Camp will be held from 9

a.m. to noon Aug. 2-6 at The Center, located at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Campers will explore historic Ashland and participate in games, activities, and arts

and crafts. For more information, email ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314. Details and registration will be available Monday, June 14.

As new members join HCSB, Sulser looks back on years of service By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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ASHLAND -- Two Hanover County School Board members will be attending their final meeting when the panel assembles for its regular session this month. South Anna District representative Kelly Evko and Cold Harbor board member Norman Sulser will be making swan

song appearances as two new members prepare to assume their duties on July 1. Steven Ikenberry and Bob May will represent the Cold Harbor and South Anna districts, respectively, when the board meets in July. Sulser is wrapping up his second eightyear session on the board. Coupled with 24 years of service as a Hanover County

reserve deputy, Sulser said it was time to spend more time with his wife, Mary Wallace, and family. “I felt like 40 years was enough for any citizen to serve,” Sulser said in a recent interview. “It felt like the right time to step down.” In addition to assisting in guiding the school system through some of the most

challenging times in recent history due to the pandemic, Sulser also has been involved in a number of important decisions during his past two terms. He advocated for Hanover County to join many other districts in establishing an Advance College Academy, a program that offered juniors and seniors the opporsee SULSER, pg. 9

TOMATO MONTH Month-long celebration of favorite fruit set (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation.) As we continue to follow recommended guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Commonwealth of Virginia to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, specifically as it relates to events and gatherings, Hanover County is proud to announce that the Hanover Tomato will be celebrated during the entire month of July, instead of one single day event. Throughout the month of

July, a series of events will be held across Hanover County, virtual and in person. These events will have limited attendance, handled through pre-registration, with a variety of activities planned for all ages. Stay connected with Hanover County Parks and see TOMATO, pg. 8

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Wearable robot helps people walk again Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Sheltering Arms and Sheltering Arms Institute are enhancing their rehabilitation programs by now offering the EksoNR™ robotic exoskeleton to help patients who have experienced neurological illness or injury learn to walk again. Sheltering Arms Institute is the first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Virginia to have an EksoNR clinical program. The Sheltering Arms outpatient location in Hanover also has acquired an EksoNR, providing hospital patients the opportunity to continue using the device on an outpatient basis as they progress in their recovery. Each year, nearly 60 million people suffer from acquired brain injury, 15 million suffer a stroke, and as many as 500,000 experience a spinal cord injury (SCI). EksoNR is the first exoskeleton approved by the FDA for use with stroke and spinal cord injuries and the only exoskeleton with FDA approval for use with acquired brain injury patients. “The EksoNR offers many unique benefits to our patients who are relearning to walk, as the device promotes early mobilization and can help improve gait speed and distance, which are critical factors for optimal recovery,” said Amber Walter, PT, DPT, NCS, clinical science manager at Sheltering Arms Institute. The wearable robotic device offers patients upper trunk support and the opportunity to practice over-ground walking early on in their recovery process, retraining the brain and muscles how to properly walk again. This cutting-edge exoskeleton technology helps patients re-learn correct step patterns, weight shifting, and posture. Additionally, this device has shown promising results in walking speed, endurance, lower extremity strength, and functional mobility for persons with spinal cord injury. Clinical evidence suggests that including EksoNR gait training in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke improves independence in functional mobility.

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12 COMMUNITY Marjorie Tucker’s 100th Birthday Celebration..

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CW Saunders uses the EksoNR exoskeleton as part of his inpatient and outpatient care at Sheltering Arms Institute and Sheltering Arms following his spinal cord stroke to learn how to walk again.

Most patients take an average of 400 steps during first-time training in the device, including 48-year-old Calesta “CW” Saunders Jr., who suffered an anterior spinal cord stroke in February. “I woke up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain,” Saunders said. “Within 20 minutes, my legs were completely numb.” The spinal cord stroke left Saunders in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down and unable to walk. Then he began using the EksoNR. It was the first time he took a normal step since the stroke. Within just three weeks, he was able to lift his legs, wiggle his toes, and crawl and has his sights set on walking again see ROBOT, pg. 4

13 ASHLAND Guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery offered.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS in the 200 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland.

April 28

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10400 block of Atlee Station Road, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6200 block of Fieldshire Court, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 18000 block of Teman Road, Beaverdam.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 15000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Possession of Schedule I and I controlled substance was reported in the 200 block of Thompson Street/North Snead Street, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Beaverdam Trail, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9200 block of Mars Drive, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Edgewood Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 6900 block of Hebner Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of tobacco products, minor, was reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Uttering was reported in the 9400 block of Charter Gate Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10900 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 12000 block of Harley Club Drive, Ashland.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 15100 block of Brown Pleasants Road, Montpelier.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7300 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11000 block of Northlake Park Drive, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 11400 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

April 29

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

$200, was reported in the 16100 block of Mile Branch Road, Rockville.

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

April 30

Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 10400 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud, financial loss,

Entering property with intent to damage was reported in the 2000 block of Rockcastle Road, Ruther Glen.

May 1

Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 18400 block of Vontay Road, Rockville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 7400 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 14000 block of Stanley Park Drive, Ashland.

Personal trespassing by computer as reported in the 7200 block of Cherry Leaf Way, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 13200 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 4200 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Economic Development office kicks off Shop Local campaign MECHANICSVILLE -- Hanover County launched the Shop Local – Here In Hanover, VA campaign to emphasize the impact that buying from neighborhood businesses has on the greater community. Hanover County’s Department of Economic Development will showcase a variety of local establishments, as well as promote a weekly giveaway contest aimed at engaging residents to promote their favorite spots in the county. This campaign recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the culture they foster in our communities. To bolster this message, the campaign incorporates a Shop Local video, the Here in

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Hanover, VA App with listings of various businesses, as well as various marketing materials to display and use on social media. “Overall, small businesses make up two-thirds of new jobs created nationally and almost 44% of GDP (gross domestic product). Locally, our existing businesses continue to be the backbone of our economy here in Hanover County and we are always looking for new and creative ways to support their growth and success. I encourage citizens to purchase locally when possible. These revenues support important community

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EksoNR devices and support for ongoing staff training is funded by generous donors to Sheltering Arms Foundation. About Sheltering Arms Institute Sheltering Arms and VCU Health System have formed a joint venture, Sheltering Arms Institute, a state-of-thescience physical rehabilitation

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priorities, including our Sheriff ’s Office, Fire and EMS, Hanover schools, and our community-based services. As we roll out our shop local campaign -- I, and your entire Hanover County Board of Supervisors, want to personally thank our small business community for their investment in Hanover,” said Chairman Sean Davis. Individuals interested in following along with the campaign are encouraged to follow the Hanover County Economic Development Facebook page and the campaign’s corresponding hashtag -- #HereInHanoverVA. hospital, that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior out-

By using this hashtag on any posts made to showcase a favorite local business, the community at large can follow along and find new establishments to visit and explore. To view the Shop Local video and to obtain more information about the campaign, Facebook Giveaway Contest, and marketing kit, visit HanoverVirginia.com. For questions on how businesses can get involved, contact the Hanover County Department of Economic Development at 804-365-6464 or email: econdev@hanovervirginia.com . Information submitted by Angela C. Wright, marketing manager, Hanover County Economic Development.

comes for patients. All outpatient services for both parent organizations operate separately now and into the foreseeable future. For more information, please visit www. shelteringarmsinstitute.com. About Sheltering Arms Sheltering Arms Corporation is part owner, along with VCU Health, of

Sheltering Arms Institute. Sheltering Arms also operates seven outpatient clinics across central Virginia offering a vast array of physical rehabilitation, fitness, wellness, and recreation services including its mission-driven day recreation program, Club Rec. To learn more, visit www. ShelteringArms.com or call 804-764-1000.

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With hope, shot marks beginning of the end By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News (Editor’s note: The following appeared in The Goochland Gazette on April 22, 2021. Managing Editor Melody Kinser is out of the office this week and we considered this editorial column worthy of sharing with our readers.) hile there a plenty of things I’m wimpy about (roller coasters, spiders, horror movies) getting a shot has never been one of them. And yet last weekend, as I sat on a little folding chair in the gymnasium of Virginia State University waiting to get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, I found myself getting just a tiny bit misty. It wasn’t from fear, just to be clear. From the time my husband and I arrived at VSU for our appointments—which had been set up easily online and then confirmed via text—each step of the process seemed to have been designed to ensure a calm, orderly, stress-free experience. At every turn a smiling, professional healthcare worker (many of them, I suspect, volunteers) was there to guide you. It was so efficient, in fact, that

I’m not sure I even stopped walking until I was directed toward that chair and sat down. I did have a moment then, as I waited for my shot, to pause and look around the cavernous room. “So this,” I said to myself, “is how this whole thing finally ends.” As I’ve said several times before, my family is among the lucky ones: We didn’t lose anyone. And while my heart certainly broke again and again over the last year for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19, I can only remember crying one time. It was over a photograph of factory workers lining up to cheer on the truck drivers who would deliver the first doses of the vaccine to front line healthcare workers, those incredibly brave men and women who went out and fought so hard every day to save lives. I teared up then, I think, because the image felt like the first ray of sun after a long, dark winter. After so much uncertainty, pain and fear, there was finally something to celebrate. Now, as a smiling nurse asked me which arm I preferred her to jab, I couldn’t help but feel that same familiar lump in my throat. In the gym that afternoon were people of dif-

ferent races, ages and cultural backgrounds. We were liberal, conservative, white collar, blue collar and everything in between. And yet there was no doubt that, no matter our differences, we had all been through this same terrible, unforgettable, lifealtering year together. And now we were finally coming out of it — together. Before I even knew what had happened, the nurse had finished her task, patted my shoulder and wished me a nice day. I found my husband and we waited the required 15 minutes for observation. All around us people were coming and going, moving through the process with ease thanks to the army of workers and volunteers. As I speak with Goochland residents who have attended clinics in and around the county, I have heard again and again the same kind of story about their experience: Fast lines, compassionate volunteers and very few complaints about any of it. If we could go back and find a way for all of this never to have started, I’m sure every one of us would. Luckily, however, I’m not sure I could think of a better way for it all to end. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

Beginning summer with a Memorial Day memory By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In addition to denoting one of America’s most solemn holidays and celebrating the brave men and women of our Armed Services who made

the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Memorial Day weekend also has become the nation’s unofficial start of summer. Like many families, we spent part of the weekend lounging at the pool and grilling hamburgers and hot dogs,

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but, most importantly, the bulk of the time was spending time with the ones who mean the most to us. Aside from the most important significance the holiday represents, that accompanying concept of Memorial Day brings back a myriad

of memories from past experiences and the excitement that only the beginning of summer can bring. As a youth, we spent both the beginning and end of summer at my grandmother's house in Gaithersburg, see MEMORY, pg. 18

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Study proves Blacks more likely to be targeted I would like to respond to (the many) op-eds by Daniel Corso, but I will direct my response primarily to his claim that there is little evidence of systemic racism within police departments in our country. First, to his “proof” from Bureau of Justice Statistics report, I have to wonder if he actually looked at the study. In the national BJS 2018 study, https://www.bjs.gov/content/ pub/pdf/cpp15.pdf , its highlighted findings include: “When police initiated the contact, Blacks (5.2%) and Hispanics (5.1%) were more likely to experience the threat or use of physical force than whites (2.4%) . . .” That means if you’re Black in the U.S., you’re more than twice as likely to be treated or threatened with violence by the police than a white person. Citing not one more piece of evidence, Corso illogically concludes “there’s a preponderance of evidence” to refute the claim of systemic racism in policing. He says Derek Chauvin is just a bad apple, we should forget it, and be happy Blacks and whites “stand in line together” now. He makes no attempt to speak to systemic racism. Statistics aside, people cannot deny what they have seen and continue to see over and over and over through actual footage -- that, in general, Black people are treated with much more hostility by police than white people. Does every video clearly show abuse by police? No. Do all police treat Blacks poorly? Of course not, but we’ve seen too many incidents with our own eyes to not be skeptical anymore, and to not question all the processes that come together to allow such violence to occur see LETTERS, pg. 8

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time and time again. George Floyd’s murder was the straw that broke the camel’s back and opened people’s eyes. A recent egregious example of institutional racism was the family that was informed by police their loved one died in an automobile accident. Police video from the incident -released under FOIA -- reveals a much more sinister cause of death at the hands of officers. Systemic racism in policing does not just refer to police officers’ direct actions. In this case, many layers of people at the department facilitated the cover-up. The fact that many urban cities have police departments whose officers (mostly white) don’t reflect the population they serve (largely Black) is another common institutional issue within policing. What about many states’ laws that allow an officer to respond with deadly force if she/he thinks their life may be in danger? That’s a system that has lets murderers in uniforms off too many times, as we’ve also seen too often. Many people were shocked that Derek Chauvin was found guilty, not because he didn’t seem guilty, but because white police tend to be found innocent in a racist system. The argument could be made that systemic racism begins in schools. I recall clearly my Northern-raised mother being dismayed when my older brother, a student in a Richmond school, came home with a history lesson about the Civil War. “It’s a completely different story!” she exclaimed with shock. Was her Northern-taught version of the War Between the

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States more factual? Not necessarily, but it goes to show that we who have been raised in the South may have been given a slanted view of events that whitewashed slavery. I graduated college summa cum laude but never even heard of Emmett Till until a couple years ago when I happened to see a documentary about him. When schools perpetuate the idea of greatness connected to men who fought, literally and figuratively, for the owning of other persons, that’s systemic racism. As an older white female, I’ve had multiple instances with police officers in my life, and none of my interactions has been objectionable, and I am appreciative of officers’ willingness to risk their life in their line of work. But when we live in a culture where Black parents have to have “the talk” with their children about the dangers of interactions with police officers, there must be reform. Mr. Corso quotes Abe Lincoln and JFK, praises MLK Jr., and berates “progressives.” That strikes me as ironic because all three were regarded as frighteningly progressive in their day. I will end by reminding Daniel Corso, who bemoans the fact that the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t recited in schools anymore (is that a fact?) that, in it, we Americans pledge “liberty and justice for ALL.” Nancy Patterson Glen Allen

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again when we will see articles in the newspaper, internet or TV, “Child dies in hot car”. It sickens all of us. A human being strapped in a car seat and has its brain cooked in a 125-degree environment is heart-wrenching. Of course we hear, “It was just an accident”. “I forgot because I was late for a meeting”. “I just went into the grocery store for just a minute and starting talking to a friend and lost the track of time”. Ladies and gentlemen, there is no such thing as “an accident”. Because of our action, the result was not what we had intended but it still happened. When a person takes the responsibility to provide the safety and well-being of another, that is that person’s sole responsibility and if he or she fails to fulfill that responsibility, he or she must be held accountable. No excuses, don’t try to whitewash it, it was a failure and that failure must be addressed and consequences must be administered. If you see a child or pet in a vehicle alone, call law enforcement immediately. The air in a vehicle can reach 125 degrees in just a few minutes. When calling the authorities, give the license number, make of vehicle and color. Try to observe the vehicle from a safe distance until law enforcement arrives. A possible solution is to have a mechanism attached to a car seat that will automatically sound an alarm when the driver’s door is opened. A child dying because someone failed to fulfill their ultimate responsibility in assuring the safety and well-being of that child is inexcusable and severe consequences should be administered. Dan Johnson Montpelier

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tunity to gain college credit for courses during their final two years of high school and graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate’s Degree. “Most of the school systems in the metro area and other parts of Virginia already had the ACA and Hanover did not,” Sulser said. “It took 18 months to convince the superintendent and board to set up the program where students could complete two years of college while in high school and earn an Associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College.” Sulser said another accomplishment was the redistribution of students that equalized enrollments at some county schools. “I identified the problem that our newest high school, Hanover High School, was at only at 65% capacity while LeeDavis and Atlee were bursting at the seams,” Sulser said. “I was able to get the board (on a 4-3 vote) to set up a citizens’ committee to study the issue. The committee determined Hanover High School was underutilized and they made numerous recommendations to correct the problems.” Sulser said the adjustments were successful. “The recommendations were adopted and Hanover is now at 95% capacity.” An example of the revised recommendation was that students in new subdivisions in the Atlee attendance zone would attend Hanover. Another logistical problem addressed during Sulser’s tenure was the problem of health students traveling to Hanover High School and then returning to their home school that evening. “Using my 12 years of experience teaching at Lee-Davis, I saw how disruptive it was

to have Lee-Davis students leave and travel to Hanover High School for health-related courses (EMT, nursing, dental assistant, etc.) and then return the same day to Lee-Davis High School,” Sulser said. “I recommended that students taking medical courses be full-time students at Hanover High School regardless of where they lived in the county and this was implemented in a very successful fashion.” During Sulser’s tenure, the board initiated a new grading system that mirrored other districts and was more closely aligned with college scales. “I identified and led the charge to have Hanover adopt a similar grading system as neighboring counties so that our students were not at a disadvantage in getting into college and earning scholarship money,” he said last week. The retired teacher and Treasury agent said the board also took action to tighten requirements for out-of-county residents to attend school in Hanover. “I identified that Hanover County failed to have a policy on how to handle students from neighboring counties who were illegally attending a Hanover school without paying the required fee, which resulted in losing hundreds of thousands of dollars with the result that Hanover citizens were paying for the illegal students.to be educated here,” he said . . . “This new policy was adopted that included an education and enforcement effort. We set new standards, which included that the prospective student/parent must show ownership of property or a rental agreement plus other evidence,” he added. Sulser also made no secret of his disappointment in not obtaining resolution on an issue close to his heart. “My biggest disappointed see SULSER, pg. 14

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8 p.m. on Monday, May 31 at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. FEMIANI, Philip P., 79, of Mechanicsville, passed away at home Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladiola and Kathryn Femiani; and brother, Ernest Femiani. Phil is survived by his lov-

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JEWELL, Irma Lee Winstead, 94, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Irma Lee attended Mary Washington College and secretarial school in Washington, D.C. and was a beloved wife and mother who was blessed with a 72-year marriage to her recently departed husband, Lloyd Marvin “L.M.” Jewell Jr. They lived in the Lottsburg area of the Northern Neck, both early in their marriage, and returned to enjoy their extended and productive retirement. Irma Lee and L.M. raised their children in the Mechanicsville area, where they had a good life and many friends. The loves of her life were the Hokies, the Yankees, flowers and decorating. Family

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He was preceded in death by his parents, Wyatt J. and Betty Lee Pendleton; and two brothers, B. Melvin and David Wayne Pendleton. Marshall is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn Pendleton; brother, Douglas

they live . . . but that is not necessarily the case. Tropical weather systems can have severe impacts hundreds of miles inland from the coast. A storm does not need to be a major hurricane to cause damage, and it only takes one to change your life.” said Janice Barlow, FEMA Region 3 acting regional administrator. “Storms as recent as Hurricane Isaias, which impacted parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania in August 2020 are proof that residents and business owners in the MidAtlantic should take hurricane season seriously and begin preparing today.” Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic is still an ongoing hazard that could influence your hazardous weather plans when it comes to evacuation and sheltering. This is something to strongly consider when preparing for hurricane season. For example, you may need to adjust your plans if you are unwilling to gather in a group setting such as a public emergency shelter. FEMA also has taken steps to prepare ourselves and our partners to respond to disasters in a COVID-19 environment. In May 2021 FEMA released COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance. This updated document provides actionable guidance to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial officials to prepare for response and recovery operations for all-hazards and encourages personal preparedness measures amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA is ready to respond to any hurricane or disaster. Take action today to prepare for hurricanes and other tropical systems: z Know your risk. These storms are not just a coastal threat. Extreme flooding and damaging winds could occur hundreds of miles inland from the coast. z Begin planning. Know what you’ll do if a storm is coming to your area, how to stay in

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Marjorie Tucker, who is lovingly referred to a “Grangre,” by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She has two children, six children and 15 great-grandchildren. She has lived in the same house for 70 years. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, Mrs. Tucker rocked babies in the nursery of Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville. She attends Sunday services every week and continues to knit with a church group on Monday morning. She also attends Bible Study on Wednesday. Mrs. Tucker is a member of the Forever Young group and Friendship Morning Circle.

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Swimming pool scholarships Ashland Train Day to become a available for Ashland residents spring event on April 30, 2022 (Editor’s note: The following was posted on the Town of Ashland’s website, https://www.ashlandva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=461.) Full and partial scholarships to purchase Carter Park Pool memberships are available for qualifying Ashland individuals and families. Recipients must be Town of Ashland residents, current on town taxes, and household income must be at or below the figures in the chart below. Visit the link below or call 804-798-9219 for more information. http://ashlandva.gov/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Carter-Park-Pool-10

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Hanover Habitat’s next home to be built in Ragan Phillips’ memory (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Amanda Gunter, director of Community Engagement, Hanover Habitat for Humanity.) ASHLAND – As a member of the Hanover Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, Ragan Phillips left an excep-

tional mark not only on his fellow board members and the staff, but more importantly on the families Habitat serves. As one of Phillips’ last powerful acts of kindness, he provided a matching gift to support Habitat families. see HABITAT, pg. 15

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Luke Bartell, from Fredericksburg has a goal of becoming an Amtrak employee when he grows up. He was showing off his new toy train during 2019 Train Day in Ashland.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Downtown Ashland Association announces the next Ashland Train Day will be held on April 30, 2022. The beloved street festival and cel-

ebration of trains will become a spring event, to be hosted the last weekend in April annually. “We look forward to continuing Ashland Train Day’s long history of family-friendly fun in Downtown Ashland,” said Executive Director Maggie Longest. “By moving the event away from the busy holiday season and into the spring, we hope even more families and train lovers will come to Ashland and join the celebration.” In 2019, the 17th annual celebration of Ashland’s love for trains drew more than 10,000 participants. The celebration included 17 model train displays, two kiddie train rides, a touch-a-truck area, arts and crafts, local foods, and live music. Mark your calendar for the 18th Ashland Train Day on April 30, 2022! Event updates for railfans of all ages will be published on the

website, ashlandvirginia.com, and social media channels, Facebook and Instagram. Join the fun! z Volunteers are needed to help with event planning. Please visit ashlandvirginia. com/volunteer. z Sponsoring Ashland Train Day supports a vibrant Downtown Ashland. Business sponsors benefit from highprofile media coverage before and during the event with thousands of visitors, residents, and community leaders. Learn more at ashlandvirginia. com/giving. Downtown Ashland Association is a community 501(c)(3) nonprofit working for a vibrant future in our historic downtown. We enhance and promote Downtown Ashland as the center of our community by cultivating local businesses, celebrating historic character, and forging community partnerships.

Guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery offered Governor appoints Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Ashland Museum will offer the second of two guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 10. Susan Tucker, Woodland Cemetery administrator, will lead a tour. 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. Today, Woodland Cemetery is the final resting place for over 6,000 individuals, all of whom have interesting stories. “Join us either night when Susan Tucker will share the stories of just a few of these people with ties to Ashland – our founders, Randolph-Macon College professors and presidents, Secretariat’s owner, an Ashlander connected to the aftermath see WOODLAND, pg. 15

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RICHMOND — Three Ashland residents have been appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to boards in his Administration. Jody Lynn Allen, PhD, and John W. Kinney, PhD, has been named to the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic

Discrimination. Allen is an assistant professor of History and Robert Francis Engs director of The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation at William & Mary. Kinney is a distinguished professor at Virginia Union University. Alan Abbott has been reappointed to the Virginia Aviation Board. He is the owner of TeamLogic IT.

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r. and Mrs. Spencer H. Dicken, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Virginia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Savanah Christian Dicken to Mr. Benjamin Warren Beatley of Mechanicsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beatley, Jr. of Crozier, Virginia. The bride to be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Spencer H. Dicken, Sr. of Mechanicsville; also

Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Rose, Jr. and the late Mr. Richard A. Turner, Sr. of Mechanicsville. The groom to be is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beatley, Sr. of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Callahan of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Miss Dicken is a graduate of James Madison University and Mr. Beatley is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. A May 7, 2022 wedding is planned.

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was that after I found the LeeDavis football coach with the concurrence of the athletic director, principal and superintendent was not following the VHSL (Virginia High School League) rules on uniforms and no correction was made as I requested,” Sulser said. Those uniform infractions, according to Sulser, included some players not tucking in jerseys during the game. “Basically, the players were allowed to ignore the VHSL rules and thus were taught a life lesson that if you do not like rules then ignore them or make your own,” Sulser said. The veteran board member said he believes school board members should have the right to express opinions. “I would like to encourage school board members to share their own personal opinions and thoughts with citizens and news media as they have a legal right to do so.” Looking back, Sulser said he was honored to serve on the board and the students of Hanover County. “I always was looking for ways to improve our schools for our students,” he said. It has been my policy that you should always speak up for what is right even if you are standing alone.”

HCPS Graduation Schedule 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

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2021 Carter Park Pool Scholarship Matrix Persons in Family/Household 100% Discount 50% Discount 1 $12,880 $25,760 2 $17,420 $34,840 3 $21,960 $43,920 4 $26,500 $53,000 5 $31,040 $62,080 6 $35,580 $71,160 7 $40,120 $80,240 8 $44,660 $89,320 For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,540 for each additional person. https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines The admission fee is $5 per person Monday through Friday and $9 per person Saturday and Sunday. For information on day care, call the pool. z 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. z The pool will be open from 12-8 p.m. (weekends through June 13, and daily June 18-Sept. 6). The pool will close early for Ashland Barracudas’ swim meets. Additional dates may be added. z Seasonal memberships are being sold at 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. z Everyone should bring their own chair or blanket. z No concessions will 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. Description The Carter Park Pool is an eight-lane junior Olympic-sized 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 town hall, or a daily, per-person entry fee can be purchased at the gate. Financial assistance for pool memberships is available for

qualified applicants (must be an Ashland resident). A new membership system using key tags Continued from pg. 13 instead of membership cards was implemented during the 2019 season. Memberships went on of abolitionist John Brown’s execution, and Ashland’s connecsale April 1. tion to yellow fever research,” Ashland Museum spokesperson Payment methods Patrons may use cash, debit card, check, or Betsy Hodges said. credit card to purchase a daily pass at the Carter Both walking tours will last Park Pool. If a credit card is used, a 1.4% fee will 75 to 90 minutes. be added to the total cost of the transaction. Museum members and students are free and non-members Ten-Pass Pack are $15. Patrons also may purchase a Ten-Pass Pack Details and registration inforfor $45 at Carter Park Pool. A Ten Pass Pack mation can be found at ashlandcomprises of ten visits to Carter Park Pool. museum.org or leave a voice mesPhotos coutesy of Ashland Museum sage at 804-368-7314. Guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery. Concessions The Concessions 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: Household Size 50% Scholarship 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 8-11 p.m. every day. Contact the pool manager by email for details and scheduling at Anthony Crews at carterparkpool@gmail. com. 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: www.ashlandswim.com or contact Kevin Trent via at ashlandbarracuda@comcast.net.

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“The way in which this community has shown kindness is powerful,” Phillips said. “It is finally dawning on me that most people are kind and that this is what makes our society work.” Surrounded by family, Phillips peacefully passed away March 26, 2020. As his obituary stated, “we grieve his absence but celebrate his life, and thank him for showing us that being exceptional is a choice open to all of us.” “He learned what he had to, and he changed, and so he made himself exceptional.” A year ago these words by Wendell Berry were placed on the marquee at the Ashland Theatre to honor one of the Ashland’s most beloved resi-

dents. Remembering Phillips and honoring his wife, Phyllis Theroux, and daughter, Meg Pienkowski and family, Hanover Habitat’s next home will be built in his memory. Construction has not yet begun on the North Center Street home in the Town of Ashland, but Habitat’s next homeowner, Tyree, dreams of owning a home of his own. When we met Tyree, he was sleeping in a sleeping bag, where the floor of a home office was the only space available. When Tyree dreams of his future home, he sees a home full of his personality and flare. He can smell the crab cakes and ribs cooking in his kitchen. But the most beautiful dream is opening his front door and welcoming his granddaughter into his own home. Tyree says “owning a home

will give me something to work hard for and a place to finally call my own.” You have an incredible opportunity to continue Phillips’ legacy, double the impact of your gift, and build the safe and secure affordable home so many families like Tyree desperately need. Help make his dream of homeownership come true. You may give securely online at www.hanoverhfh.org/ raganmatch or mail a check to Hanover Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 2604, Mechanicsville, VA – please note “Ragan Match” on your check. Gifts received before May 15 were to be doubled by Phillips’ generous matching gift. Your kindness will mean so much not only to Tyree, but other families working hard for a better life right here in Hanover County.

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