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Students’ fall return seeks normality By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

ASHLAND -- When almost 16,000 Hanover County Public Schools students return to the classroom this fall, the future of mandatory masks in the classroom is on the minds of some parents. While other mandates have been eased or lifted, school officials are still awaiting guidance on policies regarding mask wearing. Only about 500 students have opted for the county’s online school in its second year of operation, meaning classrooms and campuses will welcome more students than last year. Halls will be busier,

cafeterias will serve more students, and buses will be filled to pre-pandemic levels. “It’s going to look a little different than it did last year because we will simply have more bodies and GREIF human beings in our classrooms,” Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent in charge of instructional leadership, said. County officials have vowed to adhere to CDC (Centers for Disease Control)

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guidelines and Virginia Department of Education guidelines regarding mitigation practices, but at the Tuesday, June 13, meeting, Superintendent Michael Gill hinted that further guidance regarding restrictions is expected, perhaps within the next month. As in months past, a number of parents expressed concern with the mandatory mask policy at last week’s meeting, many citing not only the physical limitations on their children but also the social and emotional toll the face coverings evoke. Chickahominy District resident and see NORMALITY, pg. 14 

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More than 93% of Hanover County Public Schools students have indicated a desire to return to face-to-face instruction in the fall and officials are preparing for a return to normal operations. Hanover County School Board members were briefed on that return to learn plan at last week’s meeting at the Central Office.

ASHLAND – Three residents, including two incumbents, have filed their candidacy for two seats on Ashland Town Council. According to the Virginia State Board of Elections, David J. Frisch joins current council members Daniel W. McGraw

and John H. Hodges in seeking two of the seats available in the Nov. 2 General Election. The two seats open are for four-year terms. Citizens also have the opportunity to run for town council. Effective Aug. 2, The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local will

accept profiles of the candidates. Information should include education and employment background, as well as platforms if elected. The deadline to submit profiles is Oct. 4. To submit candidacy press releases, send them to Managing Editor Melody see COUNCIL, pg. 18 

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MECHANICSVILLE -- The Rotary Club of Hanover County recently presented Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John’s Church Foundation on Wednesday, July 7. Wilson joined the organization as director of Development in 2019 and was selected as executive director on May 27, 2021. St. John’s Church Foundation is best known for its Liberty or Death re-enactments. The re-enactments have run for 46 years, making them the longest running historical performances in Richmond and Central Virginia. Nine professional actors put on the reenactments in 1770s attire and portray 1775 attendees to the Second Virginia Convention including Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph and other prominent Virginians. At this meeting on March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry embodied the spirit of the Revolution with his words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” “Our mission is to spark a global appreciation for understanding the role that Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me Liberty’ speech had in setting America on its path to liberty for all,” said Wilson, “and to ignite the public’s commitment for preserving the historic site.” In addition to the re-enactments, education and preservation are two of the Foundation’s goals. They provide private re-enactments, a Title 1 program to schools, Walter W. Craigie Speaker Series, and Author Talks. Recent pres-

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Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John’s Church Foundation, recently was the guest speaker for a meeting of the Hanover Rotary Club.

ervation projects include foundation repair of the church and restoration of the Meneely Church Bell. The Rotary Club of Hanover County meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Roma Italian Restaurant on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Upcoming speakers include the Rotary District Governor on July 14 and Brian Trader, president of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on July 21.

Shady Grove UMC hosting Welcome Wednesdays Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Shady Grove United Methodist Church, located at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville, invites the community to Welcome Wednesdays. The first will be held from

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5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, featuring the food truck Monique’s Crêpes, as well as live music. The playground will be open for children. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket. The festivities will take place in back of the church

building by the pavilion. Members of the community are encouraged to order online, beginning at 4:30 p.m. the day of the event at moniquescrepes.com. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed. Additional information can be found at shadygroveumc. org.

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sheriff’s reports June 7 larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11200 block of Hopson Road, Ashland.

a family member was reported in the 2300 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Petit

larceny from auto was reported in the 8100 block of Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

XX Destruction

XX Simple

assault was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. of property, monument, was reported in the 7600 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

larceny auto theft was reported in the 8200 block of Oak Street, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 17500 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

XX Destruction

Possession of Schedule III was reported in the 16400 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

XX Petit

larceny building was reported in the 78300 block of Ewell Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Drugs:

of a protective order was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

XX Violation

larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Old Reflection Circle, Mechanicsville.

XX Petit

June 8 XX Assault

XX Petit

larceny parts were reported in the 13200 block of Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam.

XX Driving

and battery of

after forfeiture of license was reported in the 8000 block of

Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. XX Brandishing

a firearm was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road/Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

XX Hit

and run, personal injury, was reported in the 12200 block of West Patrick Henry Road/Blanton Road, Ashland.

XX Petit

larceny from auto was reported in the 9000 block of Roseland Court, Mechanicsville.

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 10000 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

XX Possession

of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road/Carneal Lane, Mechanicsville.

HANOVER – Deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office are investigating the posting of flyers containing offensive language and swastikas in a shopping center in the 16600 block of Mountain Road. Lt. James R. Cooper said deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. today where they discovered the flyers posted on businesses. “Deputies immediately collected all the flyers,” Cooper said.

accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road/ Lewistown Road, Ashland.

June 9 XX Simple

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

XX Petit

larceny from auto was reported in the 8200 block of Summer Walk Court, Mechanicsville.

XX Driving

after forfeiture of license was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

XX ID

theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Cold Harbor Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Credit

card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in

the 6100 block of Adams Lane, Mechanicsville. XX Failure

to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 9400 block of Chamberlayne Road/Tall Oaks Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Obtaining

money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 11200 block of Woodstock Heights Drive, Glen Allen.

XX Coerce,

intimidate or harass a person by computer was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

June 10 XX Possession

of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9200 block of Sliding Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Petit

larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 4200 block of Fox Hunter Lane,

Mechanicsville. XX Grand

larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

XX Assault

and battery of a family member was reported in the 9800 block of Harvest Honey Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Driving

after forfeiture of license was reported in the 200 block of Ashcake Road/Washington Highway, Ashland.

XX Driver

did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10400 block of Morse Code Drive, Ashland.

XX Concealment,

price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4 

XX Inhaling

drugs was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Driver

did not report an

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“Currently, deputies are working with the businesses to check for any surveillance videos that may have recorded the individuals who posted these flyers,” he added. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Beehive Distribution Program accepting applications until Aug. 4

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will accept applications for the 2021 Beehive Distribution Program from July 20 through Aug. 4, 2021. The program provides free equipment for assembling new

beehives to Virginia residents. Qualified applicants are selected at random from all eligible applications received during the application period. “In Virginia, honeybees are essential pollinators for about one-third of the state’s fruit and vegetable crops,” said Keith Tignor, state apiarist. “The Beehive Distribution Program

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XX Driver

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card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 14400 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

XX Petit

larceny building was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

XX Firearms,

regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 16000 block of Parsons Road, Montpelier.

did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 16200 block of St. Peter’s Church Road/ Walton’s Tavern Road, Montpelier.

XX Assault

and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Hunters Chase Court, Mechanicsville.

XX Threats

in writing were reported in the 6200 block of Morning Glory Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Driver

did not report an

will help counteract dramatic honeybee losses in the state by assisting beekeepers in establishing new hives.” Individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and 18 years of age or older at the time an application is submitted, are eligible to receive beehive units. Entities such as businessaccident with damages, $250, in the 6200 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Watt House Road, Mechanicsville.

June 11 XX Simple

assault was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Driver

did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7000 block of Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville.

es, non-profit organizations, and government agencies are not eligible to receive beehive units. Multiple individuals with the same mailing and/or physical address (household) may apply to the program, however; distribution of beehive units will be limited to no more than three beehive units

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

XX Credit

card theft was reported in the 20200 block of Anderson Mill Way, Beaverdam.

XX Petit

larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Dunfee Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Destruction

of property, monument value $1,000, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive,

per household in the same fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. Recipients of beehive units must assemble the equipment and occupy it with a colony of honey bees within one year of receiving the equipment. VDACS does not provide honey bees, equipment for managing the hives such as personal safety equipment, or Mechanicsville.

XX Credit

card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 8000 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville.

XX Driver

did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Lost

firearm was reported in the 11300 block of Rosemont Drive, Rockville.

XX DWI:

1st offense was

honey processing equipment. To learn more about the Beehive Distribution Program or submit an application, visit the Beehive Distribution Program website. For more information, contact the VDACS Office of Plant Industry Services at 804786-3515 or vabees@vdacs. virginia.gov. reported in the 10000 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

XX Assault

and battery of a family member was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville.

XX Larceny

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

XX Petit

larceny, $500 not from see SHERIFF’S, pg. 18 

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor he queen of procrastinators. I’ll accept that title when it comes to those aspects in my life that just don’t fall under the category of that immediate important. For example, I’ve been redecorating my bedroom for nearly three years. (Forgive me if I’ve shared this information before, but I’ll be 65 on Sunday -- proof that there’s some truth to the aging stories we hear.) It started with a new mattress. I’ve given it the evil eye countless times, since I consider that to be the beginning of an ongoing and prolonged source of insanity.

Once the mattress arrived, the demand for new bedding was obvious. The color theme is black, pink and white. So, now we’re committed. Then there was the purchase of a dresser and vanity. Both in black, of course. With the new dresser, I had to get a bigger TV. What about the too many pairs of shoes scattered about the room? They needed some kind of permanent home. Found it -- multi-level and black. We’re moving along, right? Wrong. Paintings and photographs then took center stage. I studied art in college, so I’m fairly knowledgeable in the Masters, but I have my own preferences. I’ve never been one to experience nightmares, but, should they decide to enter my sleep, it will

probably be all the clothes strewn in every direction coming for me. I mentioned shoes -- well, let’s not forget the handbags in various locations. So, here we are, facing a week at home with a goal (somebody, please, hold me to this) of complete organization. Clothes, shoes, purses, etc., will be boxed to give to the friend of a friend who helps the homeless. This will be the incentive to get me in the “Finish Your Bedroom” mode. Who knows what I’ll find? Since Gerald Rivera didn’t have any luck, maybe I’ll locate whatever was supposed to be in Al Capone’s vault. Be back on Aug. 2.

OBX destination involved planning and research By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

I’ve heard visitors to the Outer Banks often complain that it looks like transplanted Richmond at peak times in the summer. It’s true, Nags Head and areas south have gained enormous popularity in recent years, and it’s the default venue for local family vacations. For families in the metro area growing up in the 1950s, there was

only one beach associated with ocean and sand-filled vacations. Virginia Beach was the go-to location largely due to its small town atmosphere, family-run beachfront guest houses and hotels and a host of seafood restaurants. In the 1950s, I’m not sure anyone actually knew the road to Nags Head and a trip to the Outer Banks required serious planning and research. I visited once during those years on a business trip with my father.

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Although my memory is limited regarding that early visit, I do remember a recent hurricane and the damage it had unleashed on the area, and the large iconic sand dune was reduced. The extent of my childhood memories of the beach revolve around day trips to Buckroe and family vacations at Virginia Beach. The beach and the crowds were smaller than the throngs that now line the boardwalk, and the oceanfront

retained an aura of days gone by. As new motels were opened on vacant lots along the oceanfront, they took their place among established old-style hotels, complete with large front porches that provided the only activity some guests required: sitting in a rocking chair and enjoying the cool ocean breeze. Three-story hotels like the Halifax, The Avamere and The Albermale

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Just read about a young mother being killed by a driver fleeing the police. How many innocent people have been killed because of these idiots? When you see that blue light blinking, just stop. That officer has a good reason in asking you to stop. Remember, people, driving is a privilege not a “right”. When you get in that vehicle, you are obligated to obey every traffic law passed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. One of those laws is to pull over when directed by a law enforcement officer. If you want, get the officer’s name and badge number in case you feel that you have not been treated professionally. Matter of fact, my experience has been that an officer gives me a business card whether I ask for it or not. It’s hard enough driving on our roads and street without some psycho endangering everyone. Remember, just STOP! Dan Johnson Montpelier

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Supervisor Sue Dibble, South Anna District, did the right thing in not reappointing Kelly Evko to the Hanover County School Board. Dibble noted that her decision was based on a number of factors, and that Evko’s vote supporting a name change for Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School was only one of those factors. Well, if it had been the only factor, see LETTERS, pg. 7 

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were just a few that lined the boardwalk, all of them serving meals in white linen dining rooms. Even the smaller establishments like the one we stayed at called The Tides Hotel near 21st Street served delicious meals that made that most anticipated time at the beach seem closer. It’s hard to believe compared to what that strip along the ocean has become today. For some, the transformation is viewed as progress witnessed by the many large and

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her decision would have been justified. Evko is quoted in your Local article of July 7 as saying, “Our job is not a political job necessarily ... not to do what is politically popular but do what is best for the students.” Well, I would like to remind her that her job as a public servant was to do the will of the people. A poll of the people of

luxurious accommodations that are now available yards away from the ocean. I can’t help but see it as a lost bit of tranquility never to be regained and it leaves me lamenting the loss of those special days. But, maybe, that’s too easy. Perhaps, we wouldn’t appreciate those non-air conditioned rooms that depended on cool ocean breezes to provide relief from the sun-soaked days. Or maybe we’d miss the convenience of fast food or nearby shopping malls. And, no doubt, those rocking chairs are not everyone’s idea of a summer vacation.

As the new hotels replaced the old familiar ones, I remember their spaces filled with high-rise hotels complete with concierge service. Soon, there were no more blocks of vacant beachfront land, and the old hotels of the past appeared tiny and almost model-like situated beside the high-rise condos and hotels. One of the remaining dinosaurs hobbling on the edge of closure and sale proudly advertised on its sign, “We have rockers.” Sadly, the message didn’t mean much to anyone except old-timers like me, but it did evoke a pleasant memory of

days spent on one of those porches and a breeze that seemed much more refreshing in those days. All of the landmarks from those days are gone. Even at the time, considered futuristic architecture of The Dome met its demise as the city struggled to find space for more lofty commercial sites. The Peppermint Lounge, The Sea Escape, The Avalon and all of those others eventually faced the wrecking ball, and any semblance of a small southern beach town reverted to the pages of Virginia history, leaving only a vivid memory of those past days.

Hanover County taken by the Hanover County School Board itself had shown that 84% of the people of Hanover opposed a name change for the schools. The will of the people could not have been clearer. Instead, Evko and the three others who voted for the change clearly did the will of the mob. Is there anybody out there who really believes otherwise? In the two months prior to the school board vote, I

personally sent eight emails to each school board member, including Evko, with copies going to each member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, pointing out all the good reasons why the names should not be removed. Evko replied to one of those, thanking me for the email. I regret to say that the Hanover County camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans showed no interest and no action that I know of in defend-

ing their Confederate heritage in this matter. Although the organization is apolitical, its membership is composed of Hanover citizens who have a right and a duty to speak out. I write as a parent whose four children attended Hanover County Public Schools and as one whose family history goes back 300 years in Hanover County and nearly 400 years in Virginia. Michael “Mickey” Reardon Mechanicsville

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ATKINS, Thomas Carter, 86, of Mechanicsville, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Atkins; daughters, Jean Atkins, Yvonne Eggleston (Butch) and Cathy Nault (Tim); six grandsons, Anthony Dogoli, Christopher Dogoli (Ashley), Auther Eggleston (Kelly), Michael Eggleston, Tyler Barnette and Carter Barnette; four great-grandchildren, AJ Dogoli, Witten Dogoli, Hunter and Avery Eggleston; his brother, Herman M. Atkins (Bonnie); and nephew, Brandon (Madina). Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Beulah Baptist Church, 4805 W. River Road, Aylett, Va., where the family received friends one hour prior to services. Interment followed in the church cemetery and will conclude with a reception in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Beulah Baptist Church, Aylett, Va., BUILDING FUND or your local animal rescue. GIBSON, Mr. Charles William, of Mechanicsville, Va., originally from Elkton, Va., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Mary Francis Gibson Shifflett; daughter, Jenny Lamb of McGaheysville, Va.; three sons, Travis, Chris

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and Joe; three grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Good and Emma Gibson; and one great-grandson, Caedan Good; siblings, Gail Minnick, Cheryl McGirr and Harry Shifflett. He was known by most as “Buddy” and worked throughout the communities with his son, Travis, for Gibson’s Painting Company. A private service will be held in Elkton, Va. to memorialize his life.

Joyce and Kristin; and eight greatgrandchildren. Ruth spent her life studying and teaching God’s Word to others. A burial service will be held in Culpeper, Va., for the immediate family and a memorial service will be held in the near future at Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va. Donations may be made in her honor to Shalom at 8116 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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REEVES, Ruth Webb, 93, of Hanover County, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born August 3, 1927, she was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Arthur Webb and Sarah Louise Webb; her husband, John L. Reeves; her son, Mark Robert Reeves; granddaughter, Stephanie Reeves; and grandson, Edward (Ted) Hartz. She is survived by her sons, Dr. John L. Reeves (Mimi) and James R. Reeves; her daughter, Christine Reeves O’Connor; her grandchildren, Cynthia, Holly, Douglas, Ruth,

SMITH, Heather L., 77, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her beloved heavenly Father on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Oliver and Julia Lee; and a brother, Howard Lee. Heather’s generous spirit and genuine love for people preceded her and she never met a stranger, always offering a beautiful smile and a kind word. Having a deep love for Christ and compassion for lonely people, Heather began writing letters of encouragement based on her own experiences, which she published in three books over the last decade, offering hope and inspiration during difficult times. Her love for learning and education was evident as she earned her master’s degree in social work from VCU

later in life and eventually concluded a lifelong career in accounting. Heather’s greatest joy was her family. A devoted mother, mema and granny, she cherished the times they spent together, especially the occasions with her precious grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her devoted children, David Smith (Marcia) and Sharon Jackson (Lee); four grandchildren, Cory Jackson (Stevie), Samantha Jackson (fiance’, Bryan Andrews), Tabitha Diggs (Cameron) and Jimmy Smith; one great-grandchild, Luke Jackson; a brother, Hampton Lee (Chrissy); a sister, Laura Lee (Lee Marks); and a host of cousins, other family and friends. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services were held 1 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at Elon Baptist Church, 14031 Verdon Road, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Mechanicsville Christian Center.

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WILDER, Ronald Bruce, “Ron,” of Henrico, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 

Together Hanover, NAACP to present ‘The Truth about Critical Race Theory’ on July 29

MECHANICSVILLE – Together Hanover & the Hanover County NAACP will host a community forum on Critical Race Theory at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at the Mechanicsville Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

The presentation will discuss truths and expel the many myths currently circulating about Critical Race Theory (CRT). This forum is a chance for the community, educators, parents, and leaders to learn the facts about CRT, share concerns, and ask ques-

tions. Professor Faye Belgrave, Ph.D. (photo at right) will be the guest speaker. She is a former Hanover resident and currently serves as director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Cultural Experiences in

Prevention. Dr. Belgrave will begin the forum with a concise explanation of what CRT is and is not, followed by a questionand-answer session with the audience.

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Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. His funeral was at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org).

in-law, Phyllis Oates; children, (Trey) Laney White Caston III and fiance, Terri Hailey, Anne Caston-Gaa and husband, Scott Gaa; and grandchildren, Alexander (14) and Christopher Gaa (11); plus many dear nieces, nephews and stepchildren. Janet was predeceased by her mother, Mamie (Dicky) P. Oates; and stepfather, William Robert Oates; father, Willie F. Moore; beloved brother, Terry Oates; and her beloved second husband, E. Tyree Chappell. Janet, with her bright, twinkly blue eyes had a biting sense of humor, was a prankster with a keen mind and enduring sense of adventure. In her life, she rode motorcycles, enjoyed water skiing and boating, horseback riding and played USTA competitive tennis for several teams where she made many close friends. She was an avid sports nut and loved watching college basketball, professional football, tennis and baseball. Janet quickly became a Ravens and Orioles fan once moving to the Baltimore area but still loved VCU basketball. She loved animals and had horses, dogs, cats, birds and a monkey at some point. Janet said “all I ever wanted was a family” and spent much time focused on her family including yearly travels to Key West and Virginia Beach, as well as taking her grandchildren to Disney and Great Wolf Lodge. Janet had an ever-enduring relationship with her first husband, Laney Caston Jr. and wife, Stephanie, who have remained close and included in family adventures. Janet

was a wonderful, honest, loyal, generous, funny and hilarious woman who made an amazing pound cake. She adored her grandchildren and didn’t want to leave this earth to be away from them for one minute. Janet’s life was well-lived and she will be greatly missed by many! Her Celebration of Life ceremony was conducted by Pastor Eric Moehring on

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the son of Bruce C. Wilder and the late Florence E. Wilder. He was passionate about his family and would do anything for them. Ron looked forward to his fierce weekly card games with his dad and he was very proud of his daughters and their achievements. He had a love for boating, being on the water, dancing and making up crazy lyrics to songs. He competed as a powerlifter in his earlier years and remained a diehard Redskins fan. Ron was an electrician and was extensively involved with the BCTGM Local 358 for 22 years, where his selfless service as a Shop Steward, Chairman of the Grievance Committee and representative on the safety committee displayed his complete dedication to the well-being of his friends and coworkers. His steadfastness in these positions earned him the unwavering respect for his character that was well-deserved. He was also a member of the IBEW Local 666 for over 30 years. Ron is survived by his daughters, Erin Marchetti (Renno) and Rhea Wilder (Neiko); Susan Wilder, the mother of his children; his father, Bruce Wilder; his brother, Rick Wilder (Niki); sisters, Debbie Shobe (Chris), Barbara Cottrell and Sandra Frazier (Steve); his girlfriend, Tracie Fowler; and her granddaughter, Adalyn; as well as a host of family and friends. Ron’s family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy.,

JANET CHAPPELL

CHAPPELL, Janet Marie Moore Caston, 76, was born in Richmond, Virginia, July 23, 1944, and passed away in Reisterstown, Maryland, June 28, 2021; Janet graduated from Hermitage High School in 1962; Janet was married and had two children. She spent much of her professional life working in Richmond for the Tobacco Tax Council and later for Bon Secours Home Health where she retired at 70. More recently, Janet moved to Reisterstown, Maryland, to be near her adored grandsons: Alexander and Christopher Gaa. Janet was survived by her beloved brother, Jerald F. Moore and wife, Linda; sister-

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Chamber leader: CNBC ranking reaffirms Virginia is best for business RICHMOND – Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, recently issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s consecutive recognition as the Top State for Business by CNBC. The full ranking is available at https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/13/ americas-top-states-for-business.html. “Today’s ranking reaffirms what we already knew – Virginia is the best state for business. The ranking reflects our long standing investments in workforce training and our robust education system, while also recognizing the increasingly inclusive nature of the Commonwealth. This ranking validates our approach to maintain Virginia’s standing as the top state for business through long-term planning efforts and targeted policy recommendations as part of Blueprint Virginia. “Although we are proud of this distinction, it is important for us to not get complacent. It is going to take a growth mindset and vigilance to maintain our status as the top state for business. The ranking also highlighted targeted areas for improvement. In December, the Virginia Chamber will release the Commonwealth’s next statewide strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030, and through this initiative we will provide Virginia’s elected officials with a policy roadmap to support our return as the best state for business in the years to come. “Continued growth of Virginia’s economy, support of our longstanding investments in workforce, education, and promotion of greater equity and inclusion will serve as the foundational components for the road ahead. The

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Hanover community members are encouraged to participate in the forum online via Zoom or attend inperson at the Mechanicsville Library. Attendance is free. However, space at the library is limited. Pre-registration is required for online and inperson attendance. Click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ hanover-community-forumon-critical-race-theory-tickets-162747495139 to register. Pat Hunter-Jordan, president of the Hanover NAACP, said, “Together Hanover and Hanover NAACP are pleased to offer this session because

Virginia Chamber will continue to work for what is right for Virginia’s businesses and its workers to keep our economy strong.” CNBC’s methodology incorporated 85 metrics across 10 categories. Some of the key features of the 2021 metrics include an increased importance of the “Cost of Doing Business” and “Infrastructure” categories. Additionally, a new category, “Life, Health and Inclusion” has been added in place of the former “Quality of Life” category. This new category includes metrics relating to the battle against COVID-19, health care, and inclusiveness.

About the Virginia Chamber of Commerce:

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, with more than 27,000 members. The Chamber is a non-partisan, business advocacy organization that works in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas to act as the catalyst for positive change in all areas of economic development and competitiveness for Virginia. In December 2017, the Chamber released an update to its long-term strategic economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025, which engaged over 6,000 business and community leaders to lay out a plan to getting Virginia back to the top of national business climate rankings. In December of 2020, the Virginia Chamber officially began the development process for the next update, Blueprint Virginia 2030. Learn more at https://vachamber. com/blueprint-virginia/.

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ABOUT THE HANOVER COUNTY NAACP

The Hanover County Branch was established in 1946 at the First

Union Baptist Church in Mechanicsville with the dream of having an organization dedicated to the realization of the principle of equality and justice for all. Through civil rights advocacy and community involvement we continue the struggle to achieve freedom, justice, and dignity for all. Our strength is derived from the dedication and untiring efforts of our volunteers. Individual membership, fund raising activities and corporate sponsorship allows this organization to continue serving the community. PO Box 2112, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Visit hcbnaacp.org and learn more.

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Rev. Dr. Charles B. Nunn Jr. of Mechanicsville celebrated his 90th birthday on May 1. He was born on May 1, 1931, in Richmond and attended elementary school in Highland Park and Middle School at Bainbridge. He graduated from John Marshall High and then Randolph-Macon College, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1953, a Bachelor of Divinity in 1959 and a Master of Divinity in 1969 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1979. He studied at Regents College, Oxford University, Oxford, England, during their summer study program July 19-Aug. 9, 1993. He is married to Helen Parker of Mississippi, a graduate of Mississippi Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. The Nunns have four children; Patsy Virginia Nunn Mileson (John), Catherine Nunn Nunnally (David), Stephen Charles Nunn (Rebecca), and Stewart Gavin Nunn (Flavia). They have 13 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in 1941 at Northside Baptist Church in Richmond. He was pastor of Warwick Road Baptist Chapel, 1952-53, while a student at RandolphMacon College and pastor of Garrett's Bluff Baptist Church, Arthur City, Texas, 1954-1956, while a student at Southwestern Seminary. His first church after Seminary was as pastor of Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, Alexandria, 19591968. The church grew from

260 members to over 800 in those nine years (864 additions, 350 of whom came by baptism). He was pastor of First Baptist Church, Bluefield, West Virginia, from August 1968 to June 1977. This ministry included radio and TV and there were 552 members added to the church. He served for 29 years as executive director of Missions of the Richmond Baptist Association form 1977 to 1997 and was administrator treasurer of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions, 1997-2003.

In high school, he lettered in track as a miler on the John Marshall 1948 state championship track team. He was among the 600 John Marshall Cadets that provided an Honor Guard at the Virginia State Capitol welcoming on March 8, 1946, Sir Winston Churchill and General Dwight D. Eisenhower to Richmond. He concluded his service as a John Marshall High School Cadet by marching in the inaugural parade of President Harry S. Truman on Jan. 20, 1949, as captain and regimental adjutant of the Corps. He was invited to serve as "Chaplain for the Day" in

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parent of three Danielle Floyd said the mask requirement caused her fifth-grader to return from classes each day with a headache. “I am here today against masks,” she told board members during a public comment period. “My kindergartener cried every day about having to wear the mask and my fifth-grader came home with a headache.” She said a commitment to follow recommendations does not excuse the board from making the right decision regarding Hanover students. “If you didn’t have a say in what was happening to our kids, what would be the point of having a school board?” she asked. “We cannot have forced masks on our children this year. In other matters, Assistant Superintendent Christina Berta presented a preliminary plan regarding allocation of recently allocated funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund. Hanover County will receive $8.3 million in funding that must be used beginning July 1 of this year and ending Sept. 30, 2024. “This funding will support COVID-19 preparedness and response measures,” Berta said. The grant requires that 20% of the funding be reserved to address learning loss recovery and address social and mental health issues. Administrators plan to spend about $3.8 million on instructional support during the upcoming three years. “This funding will be used for additional student supports and to hold class sizes at or below target throughout the grant period,” Berta said. About $4.5 million is slated for technology and equipment upgrades that include the

replacement of student devices. Berta identified one challenge involved with the grant in the form of sustainability. In other words, how does the county continue to fund the expanded positions and services once the grant money is exhausted? She said savings from attrition and “the natural course of teachers leaving could offset some of those costs. Adjustments in assignments re-evaluated during the period could also provide funding relief. “We do believe we have a way to provide . . . for these ongoing services,” Berta said. The plan will be re-evaluated every six months, and spending targets could be adjusted. The board accepted the funding plan by a unanimous vote, and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will consider the request at its July 28 meeting. Gill said the spending plan presented is flexible and will be the subject of many future discussions. “It will need to be evaluated, re-evaluated and re-evaluated,” he said. Claire James Scott expressed her preference regarding the federal funding coming Hanover’s way during the public comment period. “My request is that with the funds you receive, that you will definitely recruit and hire someone, an officer of diversity, equity and inclusion, making sure we meet the needs of all students, no matter their race, religion or their sexual orientation,” Scott said. Pat Jordan, Hanover NAACP president, also expressed a desire to allocate some of the funding to promote equity and enhance minority hiring of educators in the county. She also called for more transparency and equity in county schools, and pointed out what she considered a disproportionate amount of assistant superintendents in the

Central Office. Last month, the board approved its fourth assistant superintendent position when it named Chris Whitley as the assistant superintendent of Community Engagement and Policy Administration. In other matters, Greif updated board members on the Return to Learn Plan and provided more detail regarding the reopening schedule, including some changes in opening and closing bell times. Most of the county’s elementary schools will operate from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but three elementary schools — Mechanicsville, Cool Spring, and Laurel Meadow — will begin classes at 8:15 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m. due to transportation issues. Middle and high school classes begin at 8:45 a.m. with dismissal at 3:45 p.m., with students utilizing an A-B block schedule with four classes per day. Greif also updated board members on mitigation efforts in place, but cautioned that further guidance is expected from the state in upcoming weeks. “We are waiting and we will continue to follow our best recommendations and give you that information so that you as a board can consider that,” she said. Gill said he recently had engaged with other superintendents from across the state but no new guidelines were available at the time of that conference. Students will continue to use seating charts and limited movement in class and lunchroom to enable officials to engage in contact tracing if new cases are identified. Contact tracing will continue when school begins in the fall to track. More than 11,000 parents have requested transportation for the upcoming year, and bus see NORMALITY, pg. 17 

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The Church of the Redeemer recently held an event that was dedicated to provide nourishing food for children in Hanover County. Among those helping were, from left, photo at left, Jill McCurry, Jeff Uerz, Carl Kregiel, Dick Letter and Ed Whitaker, and, at right, Bill Adams, Dick Letter, Ed Whitaker, Dawn Gilmer, Brandon Gilmer and Jeff Uerz.

Hanover Friends, Church of Redeemer unite to ease child hunger Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

MECHANICSVILLE -Hunger is a reality in the world, effecting massive numbers of children including the United States – about 10 million or 1 of 7 children in America, according to U.S. Today. Children confronting hunger often eat the cheapest food, not the most nutritional, and consequently face increased health risks. Data indicates that 10+% of families in the United States

rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that subsidizes the cost of food – average monthly household benefit in fiscal year 2018 was $251. A significant percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch Program. World hunger moved Pope Francis to implore society not to waste food. Among other harmful consequences, COVID-19 exacerbated food insecurity

in many households – estimates ranged from 22 to 38% compared to 12.3 % in 2016 – causing longer lines every Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Food Bank at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church during the pandemic. For more than 20-years, this ministry, staffed by volunteers from Friends Church and Church of the Redeemer parishioners and Knights of Columbus brothers, has been collecting and distributing food that would otherwise

be wasted from local retailers, currently Mechanicsville Turnpike Food Lion, Kroger, Wawa and Aldi. A recent donation to Redeemer’s Knights of Columbus was directed to be used for the Food Bank to assuage child hunger. This gift was more than tripled by the generosity of Food Lion and augmented by local representatives of Wise and Little Debbie, culminating in a gathering at Redeemer on July 7 to assemble 120 packages of

healthy food for local food insecure children. These caring, kindhearted gifts will help local families with school age and younger children, hopefully a summer program that will continue in the future. Participants in the assembly: Church of the Redeemer Pastor James Cowles; Hanover Evangelical Friends Church Senior Pastor Ed Vinson and Cathy Vinson; Mechanicsville Turnpike Food Lion – Store Manager Ed Whitaker, DSD

Receiver Dawn Gilmer and son Brandon Gilmer; Knights of Columbus State Warden Carl Kregiel; Church of the Redeemer parishioners – Jill McCurry and Maureen Uerz, and Church of the Redeemer Knights of Columbus – District Deputy Alex Kulinowski, Grand Knight Mike McCurry, Deputy Grand Knight William Adams, Past Grand Knights Dick Letter, Jeff Uerz, Kirk McClure, and Brothers Tommy McClure and Daniel Corso.

Series of book signings scheduled in July and September at local shop Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

MECHANICSVILLE -- Erin Schilling of Books Beads & More in Mechanicsville is hosting a series of book signings with Virginia authors. The schedule is as follows: m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 24 -- Donna Turner -- Planning to take your family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina?

Turner, of Mechanicsville, has written a historical novel about Old Nags Head. Barbara Markland, editor, and Melanie Conrad, illustrator, also are residents of RVA. Your older children will want to put down the devices and learn about the history of OBX. A Nags Head Wrinkle in Time was written with a touch of fantasy. Two teenagers have time travel adventures in the 1870s. There are activity sheets in the back of the book, including pictures to

color and puzzles to solve. m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 -- Libby McCarty McNamee -- An author, speaker and lawyer, McNamee loves exploring America’s many historical sites. When a descendant told her about Susanna Bolling’s heroism, Libby was determined to share Susanna’s story with the world. “Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War” is her first published novel. The 2020 Independent

Publisher Book Awards (“IPPY AWARDS) named it #1 in Juvenile Fiction. In addition, the 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards also named it #1 in Juvenile Fiction. m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18 -- Melissa Seeley Face -- Face is the author of “I Love You More Than Coffee”, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids … a little more. Her essays see SIGNINGS, pg. 21 

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Kids’ History Day Camp

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The Ashland Museum will hold its history day camp for rising 2nd-6th grade history buffs from 9 a.m.-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 details and registration, visit ashlandmuseum.org, email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314. History campers explore downtown Ashland and discover Jay Pace reading the newspaper.

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Show!

Saturday, July 24, 11-11:45 a.m. The show will feature Eyes of the Wild’s amazing rescued wildlife. You might see a Patagonian Cavy or maybe a Veiled Chameleon catching his lunch. We’ll discuss the animals, their habitats, and things you can do to help preserve the environment and protect the amazing animals with which we share our planet. Be prepared to ask some questions too -- the more you ask, the more you learn. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7694549. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, July 23, contact the library.

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up. Learn how to develop logic-based coding skills and use creative problem-solving with Scratch. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7687561 to sign up. This program is hosted on Discord.

On Demand Videos

Storytime for Grownups Premieres Wednesday, July 14. Storytime is not just for kids. If you like to be read to, join us for a monthly short story for adults. Starting July 14, go to https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl. com/prladults to see the video.

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Registered participants will receive a YouTube link each week, via email, where they can view and follow along with the

| Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Miss Williams to marry Mr. Friedhoff in the fall

Kitchen Close-ups: Veggie Pizza Bars Premieres Friday July 16. Looking for a healthy, refreshing snack this summer? Follow along with the video to make some easy cream cheese and fresh veggie appetizer bars. Starting July 16, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/

Saturday, July 31, 2-4 p.m. for ages 8 and

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instructions weekly for projects. One registered, craft kits may be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Office located in Martha Ann Fields Building at 7515 Library Drive, Room 120 in Hanover.

weekly craft project. Projects include: Tomato Origami Box, Tomato Print Garland, Pom-Pom Tomato Keychain and Tomato Latch Hook. The $10 fee covers all craft supplies and the link to video

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level capacities will return to near pre-pandemic levels. Students will continue to utilize assigned seating on buses. Greif said further updates on the Return to Learn plan will be forthcoming. In other matters, Bob May and Steven Ikenberry assumed their new positions on the board as South Anna and Cold Harbor representatives at last week’s meeting. Following the board’s annual reorganization, Ola Hawkins, Ashland District, was tapped to

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Carlee Suzanne Williams and Christopher David Friedhoff to be united in marriage in the fall 2021 in Aylett, Virginia.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Williams of Mechanicsville, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carlee Suzanne Williams, to Christopher David Friedhoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Friedhoff of Mechanicsville, Virginia. A fall 2021 wedding is planned at Malden Hill Venue, Aylett, Virginia. HAWKINS

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serve as chair for the upcoming year, while Bob Hundley, Chickahominy District, was elected vice chair.

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Social Services funds available for cooling assistance HANOVER -- Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program is available online and the Hanover County Department of Social Services is processing applications. This program runs through Aug. 16 or until the money is gone. Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one’s

home. This can include: l payment of electric bills (up to $400) to operate cooling equipment; l payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment l repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump l purchase of a wholehouse fan, including ceiling or attic fans l the purchase and installation of one window unit

air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced To be eligible, the household must have at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled, or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, first-serve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property in order to be

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DMV: ‘look before you lock’; vehicular heatstroke dangers rise Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

RICHMOND – In 2020, 24 children in the United States died as a result of being left in an unattended hot vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As temperatures begin to climb, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges parents and caregivers to never leave children unattended in a vehicle – even for a minute – no matter the temperature. When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, a car can

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Kinser at mkinser@mechlocal. com. For more information, call her at 804-775-4622. Voters will cast their ballots during a General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Ashland Town Hall at 121

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eligible. “It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,” said Sheila Crossen-

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a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville. XX Assault

and battery of a family member was reported in the 4200 block of Falling View Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of

- as parents, caregivers, and bystanders -- have a responsi-

bility to keep those more vulnerable to heatstroke safe.” Both children and pets are especially prone to being harmed by heatstroke. Children heat up three to five times faster than adults, according to kidsandcars.org. Pets cannot sweat like humans; they can only cool down through panting, according to the Humane Society of the United States. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage in pets and even death. A good rule of thumb is to always “look before you lock,” NHTSA says. Drivers are encouraged to check the back

seats of their vehicle before locking it and walking away. A helpful reminder may be to keep a stuffed animal or pet’s toy in the back seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when a child or pet is in the back seat. Additionally, caregivers should be mindful of the dangers of heat when traveling with the elderly. As people age, it becomes more difficult to regulate temperature and the ability to sweat decreases, making the elderly more at risk of heatstroke than younger adults, according to the National Institutes of Health.

804-365-6080. For absentee voting information, contact the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The website is https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/365/ Voting. Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson serves as Hanover County’s voter registrar.

! The first day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office is Friday, Sept. 17 ! The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration is Tuesday, Oct. 12. ! The deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you

is Friday, Oct. 22. A request must be received by local voter registration office by 5 p.m. ! Voter registration offices will be open Saturday, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 for early voting. ! The last day of inperson early voting at the local voter registration office is 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.

! See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. ! Register to vote or apply for a ballot online using the Citizen Portal. Those considering seeking office may go to the Virginia Department of Elections website at https://www.elections. virginia.gov/.

Powell, director of Hanover County Social Services. “We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.” An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application. For the 2021 cooling season

applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $400 at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills for payment. Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels are significantly higher this year than in prior years.

Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills must be in the name of a household member or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp.virginia.

gov, or by calling 1-855-6354370 toll-free. Paper applications are on the web at http://dss.virginia. gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi or are available at the Hanover Department of Social Services. Paper applications can be mailed, faxed to 365-4110, or returned in person. The appli-

cant must sign all applications. For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 804-365-4100 or stop by the office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

reported in the 8900 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

XX False

XX Concealment,

XX Petit

XX Drier

heat up to 100 degrees in just 10 minutes. Parking in the shade and rolling down the car’s windows have little effect on inside temperature, and as time goes by the temperature rises. Children have died from heatstroke in cars when outside temperatures were as low as 60 degrees. “As the weather is warming up in the Commonwealth and we are traveling more frequently, we need to establish habits that will help keep our children and pets safe when we get out of our vehicles,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety

Representative. “All hot car deaths are preventable and we

Thompson St. serves as the polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information on voting registration may be obtained by contacting the Hanover County Voter Registration & Elections Office at hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov or

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Walnut Grove Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Assault

and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Fishing Circle, Mechanicsville.

XX DWI:

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“As the weather is warming up in the Commonwealth and we are traveling more frequently, we need to establish habits that will help keep our children and pets safe when we get out of our vehicles. All hot car deaths are preventable and we -- as parents, caregivers, and bystanders -- have a responsibility to keep those more vulnerable to heartstroke safe.” RICHARD D. HOLCOMB DMV Commissioner/Governor’s Highway Safety Representative

June 13 XX DWI:

1st offense was reported in the 6700 block of Cold Harbor Road/Marie Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

larceny auto theft was reported in the 6200 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 11200 block of Cedarlea Parkway, Glen Allen. larceny building was reported in the 10100 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

XX Concealment,

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

price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville turnpike, Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek

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

assault was reported in the 8200 block of Creekside Bluffs Lane, Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prlchildrens to see the video. Poetry Break Premieres Wednesday, July 21. Take a break and visit the library system’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults starting July 21 for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you. This month, Elizabeth will read poems on the theme of “Food.”

Genealogy 101 Premieres Thursday, July 22. Find out how to get started with your own genealogy research with library resources and tools. Starting July 22, go to https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. Getting Buggy with It! Premieres Friday, July 23, for grades PreK-5. Learn how to use recycled materials and things in your yard to build a bug hotel, and find out why you would want to build such a thing. (Hint: There’s a really

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good reason) Starting July 23, go to https://www.youtube. Continued from pg. 15  com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prlchildren and articles have appeared in Richmond Family to see the video. Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary What is a Thaumatrope? Mommy, and 24 volumes of Pickup starting Thursday, July Chicken Soup for the Soul. 29, at 9 a.m. for grades PreK-5. If you like creating ani- She lives in Prince George mations then join us for an and teaches world literature instructional video on how to at the Appomattox Regional make a thaumatrope, a 19th Governor’s School for the century optical illusion toy. Arts and Technology m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting July 29, go to https:// w w w. youtub e. c om / us e r / Sept. 25 -- Steven K Smith pamunkeylibrary or https:// -- Smith is the author tinyurl.com/prlchildrens to see of 15 books, including our tutorial video. “The Virginia Mysteries”,

“Brother Wars”, and “Final Kingdom” series for middle grade readers. His titles have sold over 300,000 copies, and he is a regular speaker at regional industry and literacy events and over 200 elementary and middle schools. Steven lives in Midlothian with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever. “Pirates on the Bay”, Book 10 in “The Virginia Mysteries”, releases on Aug. 17th and follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they search Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay for Blackbeard’s treasure.

Solid waste center closing for paving

MECHANICSVILLE -- The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center on Verdi Lane will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, July 21-22 for paving, weather permitting. The nearest Hanover County solid waste facilities for those who would normally use the Verdi Lane center are south of the Courthouse off U.S. 301 (7234 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover) or on Lewistown Road (11045 Lewistown Rd. in Ashland. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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GRAL swimming: Champs at SwimRVA 9 a.m.

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GRAL regular season gets stormy finish By Dave Lawrence and Rob Witham Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Wednesday night was supposed to be the final night of the Greater Richmond Aquatic League regular season. For some teams, the weather had other plans. And other teams avoided the weather problem entirely by moving their meets up a night. But all the competitions managed to end. Teams finished up their Champs lists, and now the focus is on preparing for the big event of the season. Among the early birds was Burkwood, in a virtual meet with Church Run, and Battlefield Green and Bell Creek, in a virtual meet with each other. Burkwood swamped Church Run 1,964.5-1,544.5 in points, but for the Buccaneers, the most important takeaway was that they qualified 99 swimmers for Champs – a team record. “As the season goes on it’s harder to drop time,” said Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber. “So we’re just ecstatic that we got how many we you know got to. We were adding at each meet. We’re excited.” Burkwood was led by three quadruple winners Katie Carroll, Tyler Caten and Morgan Pittman. The Buccaneers also had a host of triple winners: Connor Austin, Alex Broaddus, Alden Croxton, Dylan Croxton, Caroline Early, Andrew Eisele, Grayson

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Burkwood’s Tyler Caten (foreground), Sam Castle, Russell Odor and Bryce Newton swim in echelon formation in the 15-18 boys 100-meter butterfly in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League virtual meet with Church Run Tuesday. Caten and Castle finished first and second, respectively, in the varsity division. Odor and Newton finished first and third, respectively, in the junior varsity division.

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Atlee Recreation Association triple winner Avery Jenkins wins the 15-18 girls 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:05.69 in a face-to-face meet against Rockville-Dolphin Club Wednesday.

Fitch, Ryleigh Houchins, Anna Morrison, Caroline Reynold, Paige Siegman, Charlie Welsh and Ashley Zicafoose. Bell Creek’s Barracudas

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defeated Battlefield Green’s Ferocious Frogs 690-536. The Barracudas were led by quad winners Jewel Basilan, Ryan Angelo Basilan, Peyton

Beardslee, Olivia Mayton and Brayden Mullenaux; and by triple winners Macy BumgardnerGalarneau, Alyssa Mayton, Kai Smith, Tristan Smith and Kellan Timm. The Ferocious Frogs were led by a pair of quad winners – Lewis Mason and Kira Wood – and triple winners Riley Funnell, Devin George, Claire Grant, Tabitha Hudgins, Norah Lauterbach, Levi Robinson and Ariel Salas. “The meet went well,” said Battlefield Green head coach Kellie Brown. “We had one more swimmer qualify for Champs, and going into

Champs we have 10 individual swimmers, three of which are 8-and-under, which has never happened before, and we have 25 swimmers going total, which has also never happened before. It’s the most we’ve ever had, so we’re super excited.” While the Tuesday meets went without a hitch, the Wednesday meets ran into weather – or, more accurate, had weather run into them. Thunderstorms coming up from the southwest produced enough sound and light such that many meets were forced to delay their starts, or get out of the pool shortly after they

started. The Federal Club at Old Church was one of the latter. They managed to restart just before 8 p.m., and they got most of the way through the meet before more lighting in the sky put a halt to the proceedings for the night. The meet, which had begun as a face-to-face meet Wednesday, finished as a virtual meet Thursday. The Federal Club outscored Old Church 975-744, but both teams had plenty of success. Quad winners Ainsley Agee, Brannan Agee, Amanda Barnard, Charlotte, Bruning and Cati Callihan led The Federal Club. The Eagles also had triple winners William Barnard III, Taylor Olivia Brown, Caroline Bruning, Lily Gordon, Madelyn Gunderson, Molly Hoben, Maggie McClintock, Ayden McKenna, Aidan Nickels, Macey Smith, Ford Sprouse, and Cooper Waldron. Old Church was led by quad winners Henry Atkinson, Connor Brooks, Julia see GRAL, pg. 23

Locals headed to Cal Ripken World Series Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com One Hanover County team and one with a number of Hanover County players will be heading to the Cal Ripken 12-year-old Majors 70 World Series in Branson, Missouri, in August. The tournament begins on Aug. 5. Rockville, which was eliminated in the consolation bracket final in the Virginia state tournament in Williamsburg on July 11, gets a bid to the World Series because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented it from competing in the World Series last year. The team that won this years Majors 70 title, Glen Allen, will bring six Mechanicsville players with it to Branson. They are Max Baedke (Chickahominy), Bryson Freeman (Bell Creek), Ryan King (Oak Knoll), Jackson Link (Chickahominy), Eli Maxie (Bell Creek) and Josh

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Laprade, Liz Laprade and Ty Williams; and by triple winners Graham Frye, Bryden Hurtubise, Emmett Pierce, Claire Randolph, Kelsey Sutton, Mallory Wade and Cordelia Whitlow. Old Church head coach Courtney Hurtubise feels pretty good about her Otters’ Champs offerings. “We’ve got quite a few kids that are sitting at the top of their divisions in a few of their events,” she said. “We put together some pretty strong relays.” After a 74-minute wait, Atlee and Rockville/Dolphin Club raced into the pool

tory over Winchester later that day for the state title. Rockville’s 12-year-old Majors 60 Cal Ripken team made it to the championship bracket of the Southeast Regional, but fell to a team from Okeeheelee, Florida, 2-0, in the final on July 17. Rockville began the regional with a 5-0 win over Okeeheelee in pool play on July 14. The next day, Rockville defeated Lynnhaven 11-1 and Rockbridge 9-4. Finally, Rockville defeated Gloucester 15-1 on July 16 to advance to the championship bracket. In the tournament semifinals, Rockville defeated Arlington to advance to its final Courtesy of Stephen Maxie with Okeeheelee. The Glen Allen 12-year-old Major 70 Cal Ripken team began the Southeast Regional in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday. The In Little League action, team features a number of players from Mechanicsville. The players are (front row, left to right) Bryson Freeman (Bell Creek), Luke Atlee’s 8-10 All Stars advanced Perini, Max Baedke (Chickahominy), Alex Boyd, Josh Scholl (Bell Creek), Jackson Link (Chickahominy), Toney Smith and Keshav to the state semifinals with a Suresh; (back row): Caleb Connor, Fred Dolan, A.J. Wilson, Eli Maxie (Bell Creek), and Ryan King (Oak Knoll). 7-4 win over Virginia Beach on July 12. play-in victory over the tour- and Keezletown 11-1. The team squeaker. Scholl (Bell Creek). Later that evening, their After Rockville was elimiGlen Allen faced a long road nament host Williamsburg on face Rockville next on July 10 to get to the state champion- July 7. On July 9, Glen Allen and sent Rockville off into the nated by Winchester on July 11, postseason run ended in an ship. The team began with a 3-2 knocked off Winchester 7-0 consolation bracket with a 2-1 Glen Allen rolled to a 6-1 vic- 13-9 loss to York County.

Wednesday night in Rockville for their final meet of their GRAL regular season schedule. Armed with one more shot to qualify for Champs, swimmers of all sizes pushed themselves to the limit. Even if a slot in Monday and Tuesday’s championships wasn’t within reach, it didn’t stop many participants from doing their best. Captivating the crowd poolside was 4-year-old Amelia Cherry of Rockville/Dolphin Club, who dropped a full 11 seconds from her personal best in the 6-and-under girls 25-yard backstroke to finish in 41.71, then returned later to shave five seconds off her best in the 25 free, finishing at 35.75. You can be sure she’ll be reaching for Champs qualifying times come next summer.

Atlee held a small lead throughout the race, and won the team competition 1,010910. The theme of the night, however, was all about improving times and having fun. An extra motivation? A free ice cream bar if one swam a new personal best time. For Rockville, there were seven quadruple winners: Avery Carlson, James Ferry, Matthew Matthews, Avery Owens, Anna Vogel, Colston Worthington and Ryan Zubris. Ferry blazed through the 9-10 boys 50 butterfly, taking three seconds off his personal best to finish in 33.84, the fourth best time throughout GRAL this season. Ferry also won the 9-10 50 free in 32.20, and teamed with Vogel, Worthington and Nathaniel

Smith to win the mixed 9-10 200 medley relay going away in 2:52.53. Several other swimmers earned their chance to compete at SwimRVA next week. Duncan Taylor entered the night’s 9-10 boys 50 back with a seed time of 48.47, needing a 47.65 or better to make Champs. Taylor clocked in at 47.16. Rachel Carlson, already a junior varsity qualifier in the 13-14 girls 100 back, reached varsity status, winning the race in 1:15.40, a new personal best. Ruby Tompkins, just 0.27 seconds shy of qualifying in the 7-8 girls 25 free, battled with all her heart to touch in 21.15 to punch her ticket to Champs, finishing second in the race overall, while Chayla Parker went from a non-qualifier up

to junior varsity status with an impressive time of 41.47 in the girls 13-14 50 breaststroke. Carson Cheeley took two seconds off his personal best and clinched a senior varsity spot next week in the 15-18 boys 50 breast, finishing in 29.99, while, also of note, August Fickenscher turned in the second fastest time in GRAL this season in the boys 6-and-under boys 25 back, finishing in 26.71. The Atlee Gators had plenty of stories of creating their opportunities for next week’s event, too. Sydney Burgess took over five seconds off her best time in the 8-and-under girls 25 breaststroke to qualify for Champs – and win the race – in 30.89. Emmy Trumbore won the girls

11-12 girls 50 breaststroke in 44.07, earning her advanced status for Champs. Matthew Stockbridge’s impressive win in the 11-12 boys 50 breast with a time of 43.96, not only clinched a Champs qualification, it took him past advanced to junior varsity status. Atlee had one quadruple winner in Meredith Boggess, who provided a highlight of the evening, besting her own Atlee record in the 15-18 girls 50 breast with a winning time of 32.63, taking 0.05 seconds off her performance in Champs 2019. Boggess also took the 15-18 50 free in 26.95, then joined Ames Hargreaves, Conner Hart and Camden Byrd to win the 15-18 200 mixed medley relay in 1:53.05.

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Late Terzaghi goal earns tie for Richmond By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Stormy weather did its best to wreak havoc on the Richmond Kicker’s match with Fort Lauderdale FC at City Stadium Saturday night. At first, storms moving through the area delayed kickoff for 46 minutes. They struck again early in the second half, forcing a delay of more than an hour and a half. To make the second wait more pleasant, Fort Lauderdale went up 1-0 on a goal by Mitchell Curry six minutes into the match. But the Kickers made all the waiting pay off when Richmond striker Emiliano Terzaghi scored an equalizer in the 86th minute to help the Kickers earn a 1-1 tie. “I’m super happy with the guys,” said Kickers’ chief sporting officer and head coach Darren Sawatzky. “Obviously they wanted three points (in the standings) and they played that team out of the park tonight. It just didn’t go in for us.” The Kickers (4-4-4) had their chances in the first half, but shots were either off target or stopped by the Fort Lauderdale defense. Richmond’s defense got caught out of position early

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Richmond Kickers’ striker Emiliano Terzaghi (left) wins a ball from Fort Lauderdale FC’s Noah Allen in the Kickers’ 1-1 tie with the visitors Saturday. Terzaghi scored in the 86th minute to tie the game, which was plagued by several storm delays.

on; that slip-up led to the Fort Lauderdale goal. It started with a Fort Lauderdale throw-in. “[Esteban] Calvo stepped with the guy that received the ball on the throw, which pulled him out of position,” Sawatzky said. “We were a little bit late

in the midfield reacting to it, so the ball got played quickly and vertically, so then Jalen [Crisler] had to step. So both Calvo and Jalen were caught higher than they should have been. The ball went over the top. Ivan [Magalhães] had to shift across.

We just did not recover quick enough. We’ll work on that.” Richmond outshot Fort Lauderdale 14-5. The Kickers had more corner kicks, 8 to 1. Still, they struggled to get the ball past Fort Lauderdale goalkeeper Drake Callender.

“In soccer, the hardest thing to do is score goals. I know we dominated possession today, which is a huge step forward for us,” Sawatzky said. “We won the duels, won the possession, and I guarantee we created a heck of a lot more chances.”

The two teams were six minutes into the second half before the longer of the weather delays. They would not return to the pitch until 10:04. Richmond came out with the advantage in intensity, and it eventually paid off when Oalex Anderson sent a long ball into the Fort Lauderdale box and Terzaghi reversed it for the tying goal. “We came back after the delay with a lot of energy, a lot of passion – and we should be doing that more consistently,” Terzaghi said. “That’s how we should be playing every time we put on the shirt.” The challenge for both teams, especially during the second-half delay, was keeping an edge while wondering whether play would resume that night. “It was very weird. We went from not knowing if we were going to continue playing to ‘Hey, we’re out! Let’s go! Get yourself ready! We’ve got to produce something on the field,’ ” Terzaghi said. “It was a game that was very weird, very challenging, but as a team we had to put everything aside and put our minds to whatever it was we were tying to compete with.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Kickers sign former Mechanicsville’s Gallegos to contract By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The Richmond Kickers announced last week that it signed Damian Gallegos of Mechanicsville to a USL Academy contract. The contract allows Gallegos, who has competed the last six years with Richmond

United, to play for the Kickers without compromising his college eligibility. He has committed to play soccer for VCU and will begin in the fall. “It’s very exciting,” Gallegos said. “I’m just really thankful for Coach Darren [Sawatzky] allowing me to come in to his team and showing myself with his players.”

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Signing Gallegos is part of a long-term effort to build community connections. “One of the things that I want to create while I’m here in Richmond – hopefully for a long time – is we want to get the community together soccer-wise,” said Sawatzky, chief sporting officer and head coach of the Kickers. “One of

the things I’ve been doing is I go out to watch the Richmond United Academy training. I watch games. Over the past year, Damian has been a bright point.” One of the performances that caught Sawatzky’s attention is the fact that he scored five goals in four games in the Elite Clubs National League playoffs

earlier this summer. Gallegos expects the opportunity will prove valuable for his development at VCU and beyond. “This is a great experience for me. I’m going to learn a lot from them that I can carry on into the VCU season and hopefully showcase myself at VCU as well. And then from

there, I could possibly come back to the Kickers, if it works out like that, or abroad, or the MLS – depending on what I put into it.” The graduate of Mechanicsville High School is the son of Alejandro and Marissa Gallegos. “They’re excited. They’re very proud,” Gallegos said.

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Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Road, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Worship In Person and on Facebook Live: 9:30 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC 10:30 am Sunday School For more info, check us out at www.lebanonumc.org

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New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org

Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org

Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900

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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org

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FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. 8505 Bell Creek Rd., Ste. K 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor 9 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Making each one a witness!

"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, Office: 746-7253 Worship in person and Lived Streamed on YouTube on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org

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

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Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m. Programs for all ages. Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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Estate Sale - Sat. July 24th, 8am-? 6381 Eula Street, Mech. 23111 Furniture, Household Items, Antiques & MUCH MORE!

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GENERAL Preschool Director (Part-time) The Day School at New Highland Baptist Church, a licensed half-day preschool for children ages 2 ½ to 5, is seeking a Preschool Director. This part-time position oversees the administration, education program, fiscal responsibilities and safety compliance for the preschool. The successful candidate should be a mature Christian who actively serves in a local church and meets the requirements set forth by the Virginia Licensing Standard 22VAC40-185-190. The school is conveniently located off Interstates 95 and 295 in Hanover County. Interested candidates, please send your resume and references to: New Highland Church, Attn: Preschool Committee, 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, or via email at dayschoolatnhbc @gmail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia for a public hearing on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 6-51, 6-52, AND 6-54 TO (1) CLARIFY THAT AN OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REMOVE, REPAIR OR SECURE UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DOES NOT APPLY TO “FARM BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES”, (2) AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO TAKE EMERGENCY MEASURES TO SECURE OR REPAIR AN UNSAFE STRUCTURE, AFTER NOTICE TO THE OWNER, AND (3) PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR WHEN A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia for a public hearing on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21-09 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 22, TAXATION, SECTIONS 22-50 AND 22-53, TO INCORPORATE RECENT CHANGES TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A DISABLED VETERAN, AS DEFINED IN THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, OR BY A SPOUSE OF SUCH VETERAN. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

and place.

__________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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GENERAL The Richmond Times-Dispatch is seeking a Full-Time Distribution Supervisor in the Henrico, South Boston, and Farmville / Blackstone areas. Job Responsibilities: To recruit, motivate and train carrier force to provide good service while increasing/ maintaining circulation volumes and meeting service goals. Assist in maintaining overall distribution center operations. All Distribution Supervisors are responsible for achieving consistent, proper and on-time delivery to subscribers. Handle customer’s problems and service requests to the customer’s satisfaction. Work with carriers to meet retail collection goals and resolve problems with retail outlets. Collect all open routes and collect payments from carriers. As a Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible for the successful overall performance of your assigned area within the distribution center. Starting salary is $40,000 plus commission. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance required, the ability to work well with others in a team environment and the ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Must successfully pass Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screen. Please contact Teresa Brandon 804-801-7653 or tbrandon@tim esdispatch.com

HVAC Residential INSTALLERS & SERVICE TECHNICIANS Stanley Quality Systems, Inc. Min 5 yrs exp req’d. Must possess excellent communication skills. OT availability a must. Excellent driving record & background check req’d. Pay is competitive & based on exp. Send resume to stanleyqualitysystems@gmail.com

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Part time - Bouncers, Bartenders, Cooks, Busboys & Hostesses needed! Send resume or apply within for an interview, Calabash Seafood, 7514 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111. 804-746-8630

ABC LICENSES Woodhouse Catering Trading as: Woodhouse Catering 7090 Covenant Woods Dr. Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia 23111. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mixed Beverage Caterer license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. John Dwyer, Member NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.

Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of Hanover County, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer the following parcels for sale to the highest bidder at a Simulcast (online and in-person) public auction to be held at the Hanover County Administration Building in the Board Room, on Thursday July 29, 2021, at 12:00 pm, EST., or as soon thereafter as may be effected. The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below and any such terms and conditions which may be announced on the day of the auction. Announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale. Property Owner

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Description

David Purcell, et al.

Tax Map No. 8705-66-0678 Acct No. 10172871 TACS No. 300745

15.91 +/- acres fronting Shady Grove Road; back portion of parcel is adjacent to Interstate 295

Kira Elizabeth Bazile

Tax Map No. 7777-59-9546 Acct No. 10169769 TACS No. 580836

5.01 +/- acres along Old Washington Highway

Noble Ahmed Henderson

Tax Map No. 7855-09-0585 Acct No. 20998 TACS No. 456490

2.0 +/- acres along Verdon Road N/S RT 684 S/S C&O Railway

Drucilla Wiggins

Tax Map No. 7788-25-6490 Acct No. 10161885 TACS No. 580835

0.46 +/- acres Carter Heights Lot 6

Drucilla Wiggins

Tax Map No. 7788-25-5384 Acct No. 10160835 TACS No. 580835

0.45 +/- acres Carter Heights Lot 5

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Hanover County. The Treasurer and Special Commissioner have the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Subsequent taxes will be prorated from July 29, 2021 and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set July 28, 2021,

There will be a 10% buyer’s premium added to the final bid to determine the “final contract price”. The buyer’s premium is due upon the close of the auction and will be in addition to the required deposit amount. The highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be required to be paid in full In-Person Bidders Terms: The deposit and buyer’s premium are due on the day of the auction. No cash will be accepted. Online Bidders Terms: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website at www.forsaleatauction.biz/auctions. The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The balance due must be received in full no later than August 5, 2021. Time is of the essence. All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted.

at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the quitclaim of a variable width slope and drainage easement and a Regional BMP easement on the property designated as GPIN 7788-48-3841 in the Ashland District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. Copies of the subject quitclaims are available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

___________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The balance of the purchase price shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court. Recording costs for deed recordation will be the responsibility of the successful bidder and will be due with the balance of the purchase price. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale. To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to Hanover County and you may not be a Defendant in any delinquent tax suit. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer; online at www.forsaleatauction.biz,, by email to: inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone to Andy Austin, at (434) 294-6093. Questions concerning the properties should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com,, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4429 or by writing to the address below. Jeffrey A. Scharf, Esq. Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Re: Hanover County Judicial Auction P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: OOV2021-00001, NORTHLAKE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Requests an Ordinance of Vacation in accordance with Section 15.2-2272, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to vacate a portion of the variable width slope and drainage easement, in Northlake, Sections 3 and 4, in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, as shown on the plat prepared by Timmons, recorded June 30, 2003, in Plat Book 36, Pages 612, in the office of the Clerk of the Hanover County Circuit Court, on the parcel designated as GPIN 7788-49-3379. (PUBLIC HEARING) CUP2021-00008, BANNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (FAIRMOUNT CHRISTIAN CHURCH) Request(s) to amend CUP-9-89 AM. 1-16, Fairmount Christian Church, in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, to add school-related uses on GPIN 8723-37-7812, consisting of approximately 25.84 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, and located on the east line of Creighton Road (State Route 615) approximately 575 feet north of its intersection with Interstate 295. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-use. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2021-00005, WILLIAM WAYNE LAUTERBACH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8727-71-1295, consisting of approximately 5.67 acres, and located on the south line of Studley Road (State Route 606) approximately 125 feet east of its intersection with Buck Trail (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.84 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2021-00006, 6127 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-33-87(c), Frances L. and Wesley F. Dean, on GPIN 8725-72-7537, consisting of approximately 1.61 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) and Pebblepath Parkway (State Route 2120). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit an existing bank structure to be converted to a veterinary hospital. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor SE2021-00017, 6127 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-337 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit parking in a required thoroughfare buffer on GPIN 8725-72-7537, consisting of approximately 1.61 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and located on the southwest quadrant of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) and Pebblepath Parkway (State Route 2120). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor SE2021-00016, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-338 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign larger than permitted on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2021-00002, DAVID N. HAMILTON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District and AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7871-10-9202, 7871-02-8509, and 7871-11-9890, consisting of approximately 170.81 acres, and located on the east line of Independence Road (State Route 669) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Blunts Road (State Route 716). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 27 building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.33 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2020-00043, BETTY F. GIRAGOSIAN, ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-28-15(c), Am. 1-17, C Falls II, L.L.C., and a rezoning from A-1, Agricultural District, and RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7777-98-9007, 7777-98-4439, 7777-97-2718(part) and 7777-88-6696(part), consisting of a 14.08-acre portion of the Chickahominy Falls Subdivision (179.72 acres). The property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) and Holly Hill Road (State Route 713). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the addition of 48 lots to a 404-unit subdivision for a total of 452 dwelling units; this represents an increase in the overall density from 2.27 dwelling units per gross acre to 2.52 dwelling units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archiv for more information.

DEMOREST, Georgia -John Kuchta of Mechanicsville has been named to the Piedmont University Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Dean’s List honorees achieve a 3.50-3.99 GPA (grade point average). ----JERSEY CITY, New Jersey – The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Tomeca Tollar of Glen Allen has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College. Kimberly Belet of Mechanicsville has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. Ella Divelbliss of Ruther Glen has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. Learn more at www.wgu. edu. ----ROME, Georgia – Nick McGee of Mechanicsville and Andrea Lindgren of Ashland were among the recent graduates at Berry College in Rome. Georgia. Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,100 students. . More information is available at www.berry.edu. ----GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Jason Sampson of Mechanicsville was among over 600 students who graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. Sampson graduated with a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

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In addition to the over 500 students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 78 students received master’s degrees and 34 students received associate degrees. Three candidates received earned doctorate degrees. Since its founding in 1927, Bob Jones University has conferred over 49,000 degrees. ----HARRISONBURG -James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Layla Abbud of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biotechnology. Cheryl Alderson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Mia Andruss of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Kaitlyn Bohn of Glen Allen, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Sydney Bohn of Glen Allen, who is majoring in justice studies. Michael Boswell of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in computer information systems. Claudia Braswell of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication studies. Gavyn Broce of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Olivia Butler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in theatre. Grace Buyas of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Sydney Cardoza of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Taylor Carroll of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Abigail Carter of

Mechanicsville, who is majoring in music. Hayden Chewning of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Michael Christensen of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Reid Christensen of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Jessica Church of Glen Allen, who is majoring in sociology. Hanna Cinella of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Hisae Cole of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Mary Comerford of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication studies. Layne Courter of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in athletic training. Kaitlin Daniels of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Mary Davis of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Laura Deeb of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Sabrina DeFilippo of Glen Allen, who is majoring in management. Angus Derrick of Glen Allen, who is majoring in music. Caroline Dowdy of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Emily Durrett of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Abigail Eget of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in math. Sophia Garabedian of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Melissa Geissbuehler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in marketing. Emma Gentry of Glen Allen, who is majoring in English. Allyson Griffin of Mechanicsville, who is major-

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ing in graphic design. Riley Grizzard of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology. Caleb Hackett of Ruther Glen, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Hannah Harman of Ashland, who is majoring in health services administration. Fiona Hefele of Ashland, who is majoring in international affairs. Mary Hopper of Studley, who is majoring in psychology. Ambria Ingram of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in social work. Emily Jacob of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in management. Lance LaFortune of Rockville, who is majoring in sport and recreation management. Abigail Lane of Glen Allen, who is majoring in history. Ling Lin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biology. Lucas Marcus of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in engineering. Clair Martin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Dylan McFarlane of Glen Allen, who is majoring in finance. Caroline Merrick of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Phoebe Merrick of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology. Sara Mudd of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre. Ashley Muse of Beaverdam, who is majoring in health sciences. Grace Newell of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Ashleigh Outhous of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in chemistry. Juhi Patel of Glen Allen, who is majoring in psychology. Nicholas Patterson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in com-

puter information systems. Meredith Peters of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in international business. Elena Porter of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in justice studies. Allison Pulisic of Ashland, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Renessa Rabenda of Glen Allen, who is majoring in art history. Madeline Radolinski of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Kayla Rinderle of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in elementary education. Nicole Rizer of Glen Allen, who is majoring in hospitality management. Makenzie Rodriguez of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in political science. Margaret Rooney of Glen Allen, who is majoring in writing rhetoric and technical communication. Lindsay Rose of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health services administration. Rebecka Russo of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre. Jason Saunders of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in geographic science. Gabrielle Scarpa of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Isabelle Scotti of Glen Allen, who is majoring in kinesiology. Isabella Smith of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. David Stanley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Daisy Stinson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Mackenzie Sweet of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication studies. McKenzie Swinson of Beaverdam, who is majoring in nursing.

Rachel Tan of Glen Allen, who is majoring in music. Jarett Torok of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in justice studies. Brittany Townsend of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in hospitality management. Joselyne Tran of Glen Allen, who is majoring in computer science. Katherine Wheeler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in integrated science and technology. Madison Whitley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in graphic design. Camryn Whittaker of Ashland, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Bryan Wood of Glen Allen, who is majoring in justice studies. Kelly Wyman of Glen Allen, who is majoring in psychology. Grace Zacharias of Glen Allen, who is majoring in studio art. Established in 1908, James Madison University is a community of 22,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers 124 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, keeps classes small with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and has the highest six-year graduation rate among its peer institutions at 84%. ----SALT LAKE CITY -- The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 218,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. Amy Neal of King William received a Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Kimberly Lushbaugh of Mechanicsville received a Master of Science, NursingEducation (BSN to MSN). Elizabeth Wright of Mechanicsville received a

Bachelor of Science, Nursing. John McIntosh of Mechanicsville received a Master of Business Administration. Kathleen Parrish of Mechanicsville received a Bachelor of Science, Business Management. Kristina Marlowe of Mechanicsvlle received a Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Katherine Long of Mechanicsvlle received a Master of Health Leadership. Claude Robinson of Mechanicsvlle received a Master of Science, Management and Leadership. About WGU Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 131,000 students nationwide and has more than 218,000 graduates in all 50 states. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Learn more at www.wgu.edu. ----BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Jessica Sanfilippo of Ashland at Longwood University Jennifer Hill of Mechanicsville at Longwood University They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni

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