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Birthday celebration, museum opening set for Saturday

anover County will celebrate its 300th Birthday with a free, fun community event on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the courthouse complex. Activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting for the new Hanover Museum of History and Culture and the fun continues until 1 p.m. “As our County Administrator

The new museum will include a community welcome center and four changing exhibit galleries. Hanover has the honor of being the first museum in Virginia to exhibit the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling Museum on Main Street Crossroads: Change in Rural America. The Aug. 28 event is not limited to the ribbon cutting and opening of

has stated, we consider this as the jumping-off point for a celebration of Hanover, not only to remember as it was in the past and the present day but looking forward into the future,” said Hanover Public Information Officer Tom Harris. “The Hanover Museum of History & Culture will be a lasting symbol of the 2021 celebration.”

the museum. Called “Make History with Us”, this unique event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include activities for the entire family, displays by our partners, vendors, artisans, live music and special commemorative gifts for the first 500 families in attendance. Colonial re-enactors will join the celebration see BIRTHDAY, pg. 5 Jim Ridolphi/The Local

Shop Local campaign focused on county’s small businesses

Ashland Town Council voted 3-2 last week to set the operating hours of the Town Hall at 7:30 a.m to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Although the facility is closed on Fridays, a voice message system is available for citizens’ questions or issues and is monitored by officials. “Everyone receives a call back,” said Town Manager Josh Farrar at last week’s meeting.

Council sets Town Hall operating hours LINWOOD THOMAS

By Jim Ridolphi The Mechanicsville Local Not unlike thousands of localities across the nation, Hanover County businesses felt the pinch of the pandemic as stores were shuttered, events cancelled and an overall shutdown swept the community.

Economic Development Director Linwood Thomas said the county’s recovery from the negative effects of the pandemic has been anchored by a community of small businesses, and assisted by several big announcements in the past two years. “Hanover has been very lucky to see its fair share

of large project announcements over the last 48 months but our No. 1 priority remains our small businesses,” Thomas said. “They are truly the backbone of our local economy.” A healthy growth trend prior to the pandemic also better prepared local busisee SHOP, pg. 9

By Jim Ridolphi The Mechanicsville Local In a close 3-2 vote, Ashland Town Council opted to maintain the current operating hours for the Town Hall at 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Council’s action makes Ashland the sole locality in the metro area, and the Commonwealth, to initiate a four-day work week for its administrative employees.

Many localities relied on alternative schedules during the pandemic, and a number of agencies employ four-day, 10-hour workdays during the summer; but none have finalized the shortened work week. “In other communities…. staff is there and is expected to be there. Government functions on a five-day-a-week schedule,” Vice-mayor John Hodges said. “This will make us very unique in the region

and in the state,” he added. In May, 2020, a pilot program featuring the four-day week was introduced for administrative staff but did not include Public Works or the Ashland Police Department. “Largely what we are talking about today is administrative staff working in Town Hall and the hours of this building,” Farrar said at last week’s meetsee TOWN, pg. 4

Sheriff to host ‘Civilian The Local Pick: Response to an Active Persistence pays off for local family Shooter’ event next month Contributed Report Mechanicsville Local The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will host a presentation entitled “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter” on Sept. 30 in the Hanover County board room located in the Administration Building. This presentation has been presented to thousands of individuals within our community and region. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is the first presentation in more than a year. The information provided will assist you in becoming better aware

and prepared should an active shooter event occur wherever you are. Presenters will also focus on historical case studies and current best practices. This event is designed to provide important safety information to our community. This presentation is for everyone and we hope you will join Sheriff David Hines and his team on Thursday, Sept. 30. The doors open at 6 p.m. for registration and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so register to Ms. Kitami Newby by email at kanewby@hanovercounty.gov or by phone at 804-365-6324.

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Dedicated wife would not let obstacles derail journey By Debbie Nininger For The Mechanicsville Local

Editor’s Note: The Local published two stories in 2019 chronicling the plight of a Mechanicsville couple as they searched for a kidney donor. Due to the persistence of wife Debbie Nininger, the story has a happy ending. She submitted the following article as a final entry in their story to thank and acknowledge the many folks who helped in their journey. Here’s her story:

n 2020, some readers may recall that I was seeking a kidney for my husband, Scott. After repeated letters in the paper, social media outreach, neighborhood blogs and even distributing post cards on bulletin boards, I did not know what else I could do. Thankfully, in January of 2020, a potential donor was tested. All of the testing was approved and our donor was accepted. We were elated. Scott would have the surgery and we finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel. Interestingly enough, our donor, although donating for Scott, was not a match to Scott. Through The Kidney Paired Exchange program, a person could still be a donor by making a kidney available to be put into the “exchange” in Scott’s name. At the same time, another individual, also looking for a kidney transplant had a donor in the same situation, the kidney was not compatible for them. By putting these donors in the exchange, they could match the kidneys to the recipients who would have the best possible matching. Now, if you have a healthy kidney, you can help anyone, it is not determined by direct blood match to who you are trying to help. Kidneys can now be matched to individuals through a database, as long as a healthy kidney is provided, a “give one get one” type of program. There are now more options available, which means more people can be helped at a time. Thanks to the Kidney Paired Exchange, Scott’s surgery would be part of a ‘chain’ to include 17 recipients and 17 donors. Scott’s surgery was now scheduled for March 18, 2020.

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On March 11, 2020, we received a phone call. I remember seeing the caller ID and my stomach tightened. The Transplant Center informed us that, “due to the pandemic, hospitals were no longer allowing non essential surgeries to proceed.” I think my heart stopped. We had waited so long, and had been through so much. I fell apart. Scott, however, remained strong for his family, and said we just have to wait for the transplant center to let us know what to do next. More discouraging news followed when we were informed that our donor had to withdraw due to medical issues. The transplant center would need to start their search all over. Fortunately, my outreach had worked and they had people to refer back to that wanted to help. At last, a long awaited phone call was received. I am happy to report that on March 25, 2021, Scott and another recipient both received healthy kidneys. We were not informed of the names of the donors, as they chose to remain anonymous. To us, they are our miracles and our heroes in every form of the word, angels sent by God. These people gave of themselves for the betterment of others, selflessly, just out of the kindness and willingness in their hearts. If they are reading this, thank you! You are remarkable. There are not enough words for our gratitude, see NININGER, pg. 8

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue July 26

Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 12100th block of Cheroy Road, Ashland. Identity fraud-use of identifying info to defraud was reported in the 9300th block of Rudders Point Cove, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 10100th block of Cedar Ridge Drive, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 9400th block of Pleasant Level Road/Spring Green Loop, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damage, $250, was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 9100th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville. False statement to obtain credit with loss, $200, was reported in the 16000th block of Beaver Lake Drive, Beaverdam. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11400th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Manufacture, sale and possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Credit card fraud, $200, in six months was reported in the 7000th block of Evergreen Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 3800th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Threats in writing was reported in the 11000th block of Williamsville Road, Hanover.

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Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 7000th block of Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering of a house to commit larceny, assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 5200th block of Talley Farm Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damage, $250, was reported in the 9700th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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July 27

Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 7100th block of Brooking Wy, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10300th block of Pleasants Cr, Doswell. Petit larceny, $500 not from person was reported in the 7000th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7000th block of Cornfield Lane, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, value $1000, was reported in the 8200th block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11200th block of Hopson Road, Ashland. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10300th block of Hickory Hill Road, Ashland. Petit larceny, $500 not from person was reported in the 10200th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 8300th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 11100th block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100th block of Kella Way, Mechanicsville.

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

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 7400th block of Zorbas Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from person was reported in the 6500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud-use of identifying info to defraud was reported in the 9100th block of Williamsville Road,

the 8000th block of Elder Tl, Mechanicsville.

School officials are in the process of finalizing bus routes Grand larceny, $500 or for the 2021-22 school year. We more not from a person expect routes and schedules to be was reported in the 10500th available on our website starting block of Vermeer Place, on Monday, August 30, which Ashland. will include bus numbers, pickup Grand larceny, $500 or locations, and pickup times. more not from a person Generally, students will be was reported in the 14100th seated two children per seat. A block of Harts Lane, federal order requires that all Beaverdam. riders and drivers wear face Assault and battery on masks while on school buses, a family member was regardless of vaccination status. reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Wy, Doswell.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Wy, Doswell.

DWI: first offense was reported in the 7000th block of Pole Green Road/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Trespass after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 6600th block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Identity theft with financial loss, $200, was reported in

Transportation Requests As you may remember, we are resuming normal bus transportation this school year, including the restoration of normal capacity limits. To help us plan the most efficient routes possible while not restricting service, fami-

lies were asked to complete an opt-in form by July 2 if they were interested in receiving transportation service. We greatly appreciated your assistance in this process. If you did not opt-in to transportation by the deadline, you may still file a request via our transportation request form. Note that transportation requests received after Sunday, Aug. 22 may not be processed prior to the first day of school. Families who submit a request after Aug. 22 should plan on an alternative form of transportation for at least the first few weeks of the school year. The Transportation Department will contact you with the status of your request asap. If you have additional questions, contact the Transportation Department at 804-365-6520.

July 31

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

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 15100th block of Scotchtown Road/ Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11300th block of Hanover Avenue, Ashland.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months was reported in the 6900th block of Hawks Hill Lane, Mechanicsville.

Threats in writing was reported in the 9100th block of Hunters Chase Court, Mechanicsville.

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July 29

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 9000th block of Lindstrom Place, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, $500 not from person was reported in the 8300th block of Gethsemane Court, Mechanicsville.

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ing as he presented a plan for Council’s consideration. The pilot program was prompted by COVID concerns, but also allowed customers extended hours of service for those unable to get to Town Hall during normal business hours. Last May, Farrar presented a plan to make the four-day week permanent, but Council members were not ready to endorse the plan and asked Farrar to gather more input from the public regarding the schedule.

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“We thought the pilot program was successful and asked council members what do you think about making it permanent,” Farrar said. In response to Council’s request for more information, Farrar initiated a survey available electronically and at the Town Hall’s front desk to gauge public comment regarding the hours. That survey garnered 43 responses with 73 percent favoring the alternative hours. In addition, the county established and manned a voicemail response system for customers needing service on Fridays when the facility is closed. That service is manned and every call receives a response that day. “Everyone gets a call back,” Farrar said after describing the call volume on that line as “very small.” The survey also revealed a preference to make a clear decision on the hours and make it permanent. Some council members expressed a belief that many in the community think the shortened hours are still COVID related. But Farrar said the fourday schedule offers customers more hours of service due to the extended hours and message center, up to 50 hours weekly with the voicemail call back. “You can see first and foremost from this survey that there is a community preference for the alternative schedule,” Farrar said. Among other benefits, Farrar said the 4-10 schedule increases productivity but cautioned his observations on this topic were anecdotal. “My personal experience has been to be able to get a lot more work done and actually sit down and block off big chunks of time in the 10-hour day versus the eight-hour day,” Farrar said. He also said the alternative schedule is a great benefit for employees. “We’re never

going to be able to compete on salaries but it’s these kinds of things that make us a top workplace and able to try to compete and provide our employees benefits in a way that doesn’t increase the cost to the town, Farrar told council members. “Overwhelmingly, our staff would agree that this is something that they absolutely love and would love for us to continue.” Farrar recommended Council make the 4-10 schedule permanent, but some council members were not convinced.

Town Hall Hours Facility is open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday Hodges expressed support for the alternative hours as a temporary measure, but did not support a permanent change in operating hours. “I have received negative comments…. at our community meetings asking what’s going on here,” Hodges said. “I’m going to need more evidence from the public that this is something they want.” Hodges said he feared that an essential segment of the community had not been reached by the Town Hall survey. He referenced that recently conducted survey and said the sample was too small. “Without a survey of the community at large, we’re not getting a true picture of what the community thinks.” “I’m not prepared to support a four-day period tonight,” Hodges said. But Kathy Abbott voiced

her support for the proposal stating, “I certainly take this presentation to heart and I think there is a tremendous amount of benefit of 4-10,” she said. “I think if we really lost anything by not being here on Friday, we would have heard about it. If there was any blowback or concern from the community, we would have heard about it by now.” Abbott said she believes people have adjusted to the fact that “we’re available (on Fridays) but the door is not open.” Council member Anita Barnhart said she heard a different message from the community. “Over and over people told me that they didn’t care what (the employees) do because they do a great job, but it’s a building that should be open because it is paid for by the taxpayers…. and they would like to see it open. That’s what I kept hearing over and over,” Barnhart said. Daniel McGraw said he was undecided as initial discussion began, and admitted he’d been pressured by several friends in favor of five day schedule for the facility. But, he also noted the benefits of the 4-10 plan and said it represented a “perk” of sorts to employees and could be an important factor in retaining talent. Mayor Steve Trivett said he’s gone back and forth on this issue, but noted the clear benefits to employee morale and productivity of the 4-10 plan. As for the uniqueness of the policy, Trivett said Ashland is often involved in “taking the lead on a lot of things.” “I’m willing to take the knocks,” he added. Hodges and Barnhart voted nay on a motion made by Abbott to accept the town manager’s recommendation and establish a 4-10 operating schedule for Town Hall. Trivett and McGraw joined Abbott in approving the plan.

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and present performances of Patrick Henry’s “The Parsons’ Cause” at 11 a.m. and noon. “County staff will have a welcome table and the first 500 families to come to our table will receive a gift bag containing commemorative mementos,” Harris said. “We will invite attendees to have their photo taken with a Happy Birthday Hanover message. Guests will also be invited to have us take a video of them telling us what they love about our county, which could appear on the county’s YouTube page. Thanks to the support of our local businesses, we will also hold a prize raffle. It is going to be a unique and memorable event.” The celebration continues in September, with a Classic Car Cruise-In offered by Hanover Parks & Recreation at Hanover High School on Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, Sept. 23, County Administrator John A.

Budesky and former Planning Director (and current Ashland Town Council member) John H. Hodges will participate in a moderated community conversation about the changes in Hanover County. This event will be held at Hanover Tavern at 7 p.m. and will be replayed on a recurring basis in the Hanover Museum of History & Culture. Hanover Tavern and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown are special partners in the 300th birthday celebration. On Saturday, Sept. 25, Hanover Tavern will hold its big fall event – the Hanover AutumnFest – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preceding the AutumnFest, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will host the History 5K Run at 9 a.m. at the Hanover Courthouse, hosted by Hanover Tavern. The sixth annual Hanover AutumnFest presented by Anton Paar is Hanover Tavern Foundation’s signature community event of the year. The Tavern grounds become the backdrop for a day of food, family fun, and live music.

The event features on-site, smoked pork, turkey, and beef brisket, Brunswick stew, side dishes, and fresh pies from Hanover Tavern's restaurant. In addition, there is local craft beer and wine, live music, as well as games and activities for the kids. Children’s activities include pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, hay slide, face painting, scavenger hunt, magic show, and kids' crafts. Admission is free and open to the public. See hanovertavern.org or call (804) 537-5050 for more details on this great Hanover event. On Saturday, Oct. 2, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its “300th Anniversary and Fall Festival” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous tours of Scotchtown. Michael Twitty, noted historian and author of the James Beard award winning book, The Cooking Gene, will demonstrate hearth cooking and discuss Afro-Atlantic culinary history. Historian and storyteller Valerie

Davis will discuss the African American experience. Also in attendance will be the Library of Virginia with information about genealogy research, The Mariners Museum presenting about Maritime African Kingdoms, and the Hanover Master Gardeners discussing the landscape and gardens. Living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell will be present along with traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. Proceeds from the event benefit Scotchtown’s “Raise the Roof” campaign to replace the building’s roof and protect the collections and programs within. See preservationvirginia.org/ historic-sites/patrick-henrys/ scotchtown/ or call (804) 2273500 for more details. Special events continue in November. On Nov. 11, Hanover County Parks & Recreation will observe Veterans Day with an in-person ceremony at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Wayside Park at 11 a.m.

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Jaime Fawcett, executive director of the Hanover Museum of History & Culture.

Hanover’s actual birthday is Nov. 26, which happens to be Black Friday this year and the day before Small Business Saturday. Be on the lookout for announcements! Dominion Energy is the sponsor of Hanover’s 300th birthday celebration.

To follow along with updates on all of these events, follow the County and its partners, Hanover Tavern and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown on social media. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Back in the day, summer meant it was time to kick off your shoes By Jim Ridolphi The Mechanicsville Local

ike most Richmonders, last week’s thunderstorms were a welcomed relief for the intense heat of the past few days. Unfortunately, I got stuck in one of those downpours where the water running through a parking lot resembled a small stream and was more than ankle deep. When I returned to my condo and parked, my shoes were soaked so I removed them and started the walk to my unit barefooted. The sidewalk felt foreign under my untoughened and tender feet, and I suddenly realized I hadn’t walked barefoot outside for years. It dawned on me that nobody walks around without shoes these days, even on the hottest of Richmond’s signature high humidity scorchers. Could it be that a nation was going soft and evolved to a level where toughened soles are no longer necessary. And had another piece of Americana slipped away with no one noticing like the local video store. Growing up in Montgomery as a young child, we never wore shoes during the long extended summer. We had shoes, but

preferred the feel of what seemed like cold grass under our feet and spent much of the summer searching for shady spots on the sidewalk. When we visited family for cookouts, I don’t remember a single pair of shoes in the entire crowd. My confirmation teacher would not approve of me telling you this, but we even attended Sunday School barefooted. In the 1960s, Robert Parker released a hit single called “Barefootin” and it shot to number one accompanied by a dance where everyone hopped around with no shoes. As I grew older, I clung to the idea that barefoot was better. At some point, the invention of pop top soda cans spelled impending doom for a barefooted society. Sure, there were pockets where the lifestyle flourished and the spirited Woodstock generation held on the bitter end, but a wave of pop top injuries provided the clear writing on the wall for bare feet on America’s streets. I searched for information regarding the demise of a barefoot culture, but came up empty. I did, however, discover articles by a variety of medical experts touting the benefits of walking without shoes. Now, I’m the first to admit it’s easy to find a medical expert who will endorse just about any theory you present, and these

experts appear to be the most professional and creditable sources anyone could hope for. Sometimes, closer examination reveals a more controversial view of their expertise. That being said, there is a medical community that does endorse and promote the healthy benefits of walking barefoot. They warn that shoes force us to walk in a less than normal fashion and do not allow feet to develop precise senses of balance. Another study lamented the loss of human connection with the soil as a society turns to shoes more and more. That expert presented a theory that took the connection between foot and earth to a new level, and asserted that going barefooted allows us to develop those receptors. For the sake of balance, I also discovered many more articles listing the health hazards of walking without shoes, many of them eerily similar to incidents regarding the aforementioned pop top. As a kid, I remember it taking several days at the beginning of summer to develop what we thought were calluses. Within a week we didn’t even notice the gravel driveways in our neighborhood. But, I’m quickly resigned that going barefooted is not for me, but considering how it feels to slide your naked dogs across a freshly mowed lawn of grass or a cold sidewalk, it just might work for you.

Mask mandate doesn’t rise to level of ‘tragedy’ By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News When it comes right down to it, it’s usually hard to see how a little hyperbole hurts anyone. Who among us, after all, hasn’t exaggerated just a tad or perhaps added a bit of extra emphasis to

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Discussion continues regarding RC zoning amendments By Jim Ridolphi The Mechanicsville Local More than 20 years ago, Hanover County created a Rural Conservation (RC) designated zoning district in an effort to preserve the rural nature of the county while allowing some residential opportunities in those areas. The current RC ordinance allows landowners or developers to apply for the designation on lots of 25 acres or larger, but there are restrictions. First, 70% of the tract deemed the conservation area must be preserved with at least 20% classified as common space, and one preservation lot is allowed that could contain a residence or single family building site. The remainder of the property can be used for cluster home developments In 2019, the Community Development Committee (CDC) recommended changes to the ordinances in an effort to make RC more desirable and preserve more rural acreage. Board of Supervisors chair Sean Davis also heads the CDC and said the recommendations are needed. “I’m trying to save RC .If these measures go away, RC becomes more undesirable,” Davis said. “These new ordinances are density neutral. We are not trying to change RC zoning. The only thing that we are doing is proposing that the preserved land has an ability to be on two GPINs,” he concluded. The proposed changes to the current ordinance are intended to clarify existing guidelines and better clarify expectations. The Planning Commission is expected to consider the proposal at next month’s meeting. “The CDC sent this to us for the sole purpose of establishing or creating a conservation lot,” Planning Commission chair Larry Leadbetter said. “The ordinance as it stands right now is very confusing… and we are trying to make it more understandable and reasonable so everybody has a clear picture of what the incidentals mean in the ordinance.” The changes would allow one additional lot on RC zoned areas called a conservation lot and mandate only one single family home on each building site in the designated cluster area. The changes would also prohibit golf courses on preservation lots and allow the sale of agricultural products on lots less than 10 acres in size. “There is a preservation lot that is already in the ordinance,” Maloney said. “There’s no size requirement but the proposed ordinance does create a minimum of 10 acres if the conservation

lot is utilized.” The conservation lot is not required and could be contained within the preservation lot. Planning director David Maloney said the plan would give developers options when considering RC zoning. “A developer has a couple of choices when creating the conservation area,” Maloney said. “They have to create common open space owned by the Homeowners Association… but they can also create a preservation lot. There is no minimum lot size for the preservation lot. There’s no maximum area for the common open space so there is some design flexibility as to how the developer chooses to design and create a preservation lot and develop and create a common open space,” Maloney said. He noted a change in the ordinance revisions since the Planning Commission met last month stating that conservation lots can only be used for agricultural activities per state code. “But we have put some limitations in here because the intent here is a conservation lot,” Maloney said. The new ordinance states that “such activities be subject to a conservation plan approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District, and/or a plan prepared by a forest resource manager.” There is no change in common space requirements in the proposed revisions. Last month the Planning Commission deferred a decision on the revisions and scheduled a workshop session prior to last week’s regularly scheduled meeting designed to gather more information. At the workshop, Maloney told commissioners the county is engaged in the first stages of a Comprehensive Plan Review where rural zoning will a major topic of discussion. He said the proposed changes are designed to preserve what is already located in the proposed conservation lots. “I think there are some landowners that have a significant interest in maintaining the land as open space and using it in the way it has historically been used, whether it’s just forest land or productive agriculture land, and this creates a mechanism to ensure that those uses continue for future generations,” Maloney said. “To summarize the proposed amendments, we have created cluster lots….a preservation lot that we’ve made some changes to…. and we’ve added the conservation lot,” Maloney said. “The proposed change in the ordinance is primarily to allow a conservation lot which would be restricted to agricultural and forestry uses. Currently, the ordinance only provides

for clustered residential lots, and a larger preservation lot that may have a residence. The ordinance, as proposed, would permit both a preservation lot and a conservation lot,” he added. Another change would be the elimination of golf courses as a permitted use on preservation lots. While agricultural and forestry uses would be permitted on conservation lots under the new amendments, mass clearing of the property for pasture or crop production would be prohibited and no residential building site would be permitted. Allowable density in the RC district is set at one unit per 6.5 acres. If a developer requested both a conservation and preservation lot, each would require a minimum of 10 acres, but if only a preservation lot is considered, there is no minimum lot size. Jerry Bailey asked if the two lots were required to be contiguous. “the reason I ask is because I think there are certain things that can be done on a conservation lot from an agricultural standpoint,” Bailey said. “I want to make sure the developer can’t have his preservation lot over here and put the conservation over here with something on it that bothers neighbors over there,” he added

using chicken farms as an example. Maloney said the current ordinance prohibits chicken, hog or pig farms, but allows general farming, crop cultivation on preservation lots. “But those exclusions on the preservation lots are still permitted on the conservation lot?” Bailey questioned. “They would be,” Maloney answered, but noted there are distinct differences of what would be allowed in conservation lots as opposed to preservation lots. “Under the preservation lot unless there’s a specific proffer of exclusion…it can be timbered or converted to pasture land. That’s an important distinction between the preservation lot and the conservation lot,” he added. Opponents to the proposed changes have expressed concerns regarding what uses could be permitted on a preservation lot and some have asserted an overabundance of permitted and conditional uses. Maloney conceded that agricultural uses such as normal farm operations are allowed on both the conservation and preservation lots, but limitations are in place such as excluding mass clearing of the property or the construction of new agricultural themed buildings.

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CALENDAR Saturday, Aug. 28 Community Breakfast sponsored by American Legion Post 175 will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community.

Friday, Sept. 10 The new Virginians, a club for women new to the Richmond area, will hold its monthly luncheon/meeting on Sept. 10, 11:15 a.m., at The Boathouse at Sunday Park, 4602 Millridge Parkway in Midlothian. For more information, please visit the website at https://www.newvaclub.org or contact membership chair Kathy Roberson, (804) 794-4398, to make a reservation.

Saturday, Sept. 11 The John Marshall Alumni Band will perform a patriotic concert to honor military service members and to remember those fallen on 9/11 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. The

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respect and admiration for what you have done. We carry you in our hearts, minds, and in every breath we take each day. You have given us the greatest gift ever. For me, I can finally breathe, sleep and see a future that I thought that I had lost. For our daughter, she has her Daddy back, and for Scott, he is a new man. He looks good, feels good, has energy and can sleep at night.

American Legion Post 175 Honor Guard will present a special flag-folding ceremony. There will be patriotic music and a variety of show tunes, big band and pop selections and our favorite song at the end. Please come and join them for a full night of music and help those in need in Hanover. Admission is $2 per person and a nonperishable canned or box food item. All proceeds go to the MCEF food pantry. As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration a Classic Car Cruise-In offered by Hanover Parks & Recreation at from 4 to 7 p.m. Hanover High School.

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Thursday, Sept. 23 As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, County Administrator John A. Budesky and former Planning Director (and current Ashland Town Council member) John H. Hodges will participate in a moderated community conversation about the changes in Hanover County. This event will begin 7 p.m. at Hanover Tavern and will be replayed on a recurring basis in the Hanover Museum of History & Culture.

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Catholic Church of the Redeemer is expanding it’s annual giant indoor “Yard Sale for Haiti” to 2 days this year. The sale will be held Fri., 9/17 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sat., 9/18 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville. All proceeds fund their ministry with Haiti. Accepting dona-

Hanover Tavern and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown are special partners in the 300th birthday celebration. The Hanover AutumnFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hanover tavern. Preceding the AutumnFest, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the History 5K Run at 9 a.m. at the Hanover Courthouse, hosted by Hanover Tavern.

He is happy to wake up in the morning each day. Thank you, to The Virginia Transplant Center, Dr. Mendez, the medical staff at Henrico Doctors Hospital, the post transplant team and the Glenside Dialysis Center. My sister Karen, who flew from California, wearing an N95 mask, goggles and a face shield, quarantining for 10+ days, until a confirmed negative COVID test, just to help and support us in this difficult time, I thank you. Your love and dedication

means so much. I love you and I could not have gotten through everything without you. If anyone is interested in donating a kidney, or if you would like further information about organ donation, please contact the Virginia Transplant Center at 804-289-4941. You can also go to https://hcavirginia.com/specialties/kidneytransplant/?location=henricodoctors. Donating an organ is giving the gift of life; there truly is not a bigger gift in the world.

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Saturday, Oct. 2 Patrick Henr y’s Scotchtown will hold its “300th Anniversary and Fall Festival” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous tours of Scotchtown. And more! See preser vationvirginia.org/ historic-sites/patrick-henrys/ scotchtown/ or call (804) 227-3500 for more details.

Saturday, Oct. 9 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1961 is planning to hold its 60th reunion at Anna’s Italian Restaurant, in Mechanicsville. Details will be included in the invitation/registration forms that will be mailed soon. If you are a member of this class and need to update your contact information, contact Helen Zagos Blackwell at 804-356-9351 or email: HelenZBlackwell@aol.com.

Saturday, Oct. 9 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970

Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and good night and cleanup at 10 p.m. The cost is still $45 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@ gmail.com.

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Lee-Davis High School Class of 1971 50th Reunion will be holding several events. The main event is being held October 16 with the Class of 1970 at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen. Ticket sales end on Sept. 15 and information is on class website. http://www.leedavisreunions.com/71/ or email Billy Beasley Chairman of Lee-Davis Class of 1971 Reunion Committee billbeasley1@comcast.net

Saturday, Oct. 16 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion and, due to COVID-19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating this reunion with the Class of 1971.” If you are a 1970 graduate or know of a 1970 graduate, contact Sandy Robbins at 804-221-2974 (sprobbins57@gmail.com) or on Facebook at Lee-Davis Class of 1970. Leave a name, see CALENDAR, pg. 16

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Kings Dominion discount tickets In recognition of Hanover County’s 300th birthday celebration in 2021, Kings Dominion is offering special discount tickets for County residents on Aug. 28-29. Prices for the Hanover Days Package will be $39.99 including Kings Dominion and Soak City waterpark and parking. You save up to $50 off the front gate price. Get your tickets at http://ow.ly/R1Bc50FPFoO.

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nesses for the challenges. “Over the last several years pre-COVID, we had seen exorbitant growth in our small business community. We have a blue collar mentality here in Hanover and that has served us well and to some degree has helped to keep us insulated through the pandemic,” Thomas said. Even with the positive signs, there are lasting effects on travel and leisure industries that are slowly recovering from the downturn. “That doesn’t mean certain industry sectors are still not struggling and we recognize that.” Thomas said shopping local not only benefits local businesses, it returns dollars to the local economy. “For every dollar spent at a local business on average, 64 cents of that comes back to the community through both direct and indirect investment. We call that trickle-down economics and it is very powerful,” Thomas said. Those dividends are far reaching, according to Thomas. “Not only do those dollars go to support the businesses themselves but also equally important is the services those taxes

help provide for our schools, sheriff ’s department, fire and EMS along with social services.” Thomas’ department didn’t close the doors during the pandemic, seeking any way possible to assist local businesses to overcome the obstacles associ-

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ated with COVID. “During the pandemic our department, in conjunction with strong support from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, moved quickly to develop a resiliency grant program that was able to help close to 70 small businesses hardest hit by the epidemic,” he said. In addition to assisting connections with interested potential employees, the office was involved in hands-on efforts to help. “We also partnered with

the Town of Ashland and the Hanover Chamber of Commerce to distribute more than 250 PPE kits to our existing businesses,” Thomas said. And Thomas said those efforts to assist are ongoing. “All these efforts were well received but the work doesn’t stop there,” he said. “As we come out of the pandemic we are once again looking for new ways to help our business community.” One of those ways to encourage residents to shop local was developing an interactive marketing initiative that would introduce the public to a diverse and vibrant small business community. “Shop local campaigns in general are not something new to Hanover, but we wanted to develop an interactive marketing blitz that would be fun and reflect the diversity of our business community,” the director said. “Our department developed a video to highlight close to 20 small businesses in Hanover County and the Town of Ashland.” The campaign is designed to better acquaint locals with the businesses in their communities and the importance of shopping local. “We want to tell the story of

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8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 www.bennettfuneralhomes.com Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service – before, during and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.

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ROBINSON, Richard P., 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 12, 2021, surrounded by family and close friends. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart. As a Technical Sergeant in the Virginia Air National Guard, he served as an aircraft technician. After retiring from the Virginia Air National Guard, he loved helping others and working part-time at Nelsen

Funeral Home. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed woodworking, making cigar box guitars, building amplifiers and cooking chili. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Pauline Robinson; and a brother, Raymond Robinson. He is survived by a dear friend, Elaine Trinder; son, Maki Robinson; stepchildren, Lauren Cochran and Jeffrey Sanders; four stepgrandchildren; and a brother, James Robinson of Florida. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, with a memorial service immediately following at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.

Staff Report The Mechanicsville local MECHANICSVILLE -Erin Schilling of Books Beads & More located at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville is hosting a series of book signings with Virginia authors. The schedule is as follows: 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.

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11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25 -- Steven K Smith Smith is the author of 15 books, including “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.

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Petit larceny, $500 not from person was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11000th block of Wychwood Drive,

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DWI: first offense was reported in the 5300th block of Cold Harbor Road/Mildale Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 16400th block of Beaver Dam Road, Montpelier. see INCIDENTS, pg. 13

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Ashland Train Day to become a spring event on April 30, 2022 ASHLAND -- Downtown Ashland Association announces the next Ashland Train Day will be held on April 30, 2022. The beloved street festival and celebration of trains will become a spring event, to be hosted the last weekend in April annually. “We look forward to continuing Ashland Train Day’s long history of family-friendly fun in Downtown Ashland,” said Executive Director Maggie Longest. “By moving the event away from the busy holiday season and into the spring, we hope even more families and train lovers will come to Ashland and join the celebration.” In 2019, the 17th annual

celebration of Ashland’s love for trains drew more than 10,000 participants. The celebration included 17 model train displays, two kiddie train rides, a touch-a-truck area, arts and crafts, local foods, and live music. Mark your calendar for the 18th Ashland Train Day on April 30, 2022! Event updates for railfans of all ages will be published on the website, ashlandvirginia.com, and social media channels, Facebook and Instagram. Join the fun! Volunteers are needed to help with event planning. Please visit ashlandvirginia. com/volunteer.

Sponsoring Ashland Train Day supports a vibrant Downtown Ashland. Business sponsors benefit from highprofile media coverage before and during the event with thousands of visitors, residents, and community leaders. Learn more at ashlandvirginia.com/giving. Downtown Ashland Association is a community 501(c)(3) nonprofit working for a vibrant future in our historic downtown. We enhance and promote Downtown Ashland as the center of our community by cultivating local businesses, celebrating historic character, and forging community partnerships.

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Enon Church and FeedMore partner to help residents 60 years and older MECHANICSVILLE -- Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, in cooperation with FeedMore, is offering a food distribution program for seniors 60 and older. Income will depend on the number of people in the household. If you are a single person, your income should be under $1,350 per month. If you qualify, you will receive a 35-pound box of canned and dried foods once a month.

The food boxes are picked up on the third Wednesday of each month between 11 a.m. and noon at. If you are not able to pick up your box you can have a proxy pick up the food. There are five openings, and the church will take names on a first come, first qualifying basis for those positions. For more information, call 804-746-7647 and leave a message and your call will be returned.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Nola, ID# 579532, is a 5-year-old spayed female. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Nola is a very sweet dog. She has been with us for over a month now. Nola has a laid back personality. She does really well around people. Nola also likes to go on long leash walks. She seems to be well house trained. Nola should do well with other dogs in the house. Zak, ID# 579106, is a 6-month-old male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Zak is your typical young cat. He has tons of playful energy. Zak is very sweet and loves to interact with people. He also plays well with other kittens. Zak seems to be well litter-trained. Zak will probably be best suited living indoors, but he is also familiar with outside living. He will make a great companion!

For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/ Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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This year’s lists of supplies may see fewer ‘must buys’ Pandemic has boosted online sales but also ushered in a more tech-focused way to stock up for the upcoming school year Back-to-school shopping sales have long been indicators that the summer vacation season is coming to a close. Students and their parents may visit area stores or browse online looking for items to make the coming school year a success. Those lists have looked similar for decades, but shopping for school supplies in the pandemic era may prove to be a unique experience. Though hundreds of millions of adults and adolescents have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, there figures to be some lingering effects of the pandemic during the upcoming school year. That could affect which school supplies families buy in the weeks to come. Here’s a look at some of the latest trends. A shift from physical stores: According to data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, the pandemic has accelerated a shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by about five years. It’s likely that school shoppers will turn to the internet for their supplies, which means local brick and mortar shops should increase their web presence and digital shopping capabilities to reach online shoppers. This includes omnichannel fulfillment, such as buy online and pickup in store (BOPIS) options. Reassessment of what’s essential: The pan-

demic may have changed which items consumers consider essential. For example, clothing became less significant as a greater number of students were enrolled in virtual learning. Back-to-school shoppers may purchase less clothing and focus more on tech items, among others. Traditional supplies become less necessary: In 2020, Deloitte forecasted that a shift in preferences and intentions would result in parents buying fewer traditional supplies, such as notebooks and office supplies, as they chose to invest in digital resources to supplement children’s education. That shift likely will continue into this school year. Support for local retailers: Community spirit grew in the early days of the pandemic and continues now. Many people prefer to shop in locally owned stores. Eighty percent of customers surveyed feel more or as connected to their communities, according to the business industry consultant company Accenture. Customers are trying new brands and products: Shoppers are trying new products out of curiosity as well as necessity. Back-to-school shopping may include novel brands and other items that may not have been readily purchased in years past.—MetroCreative

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Large school buses are not restraint system that is effective “compartmentalization.” The NHTSA says the inteequipped with seat belts, but at keeping passengers safe. riors of large buses protect that doesn’t compromise children without seat belts their ability to transport because of closely spaced seats students safely to and from that have energy-absorbing school. seat backs. The National Highway This compartmentalizaTraffic Safety Administration tion will keep children from says that school buses are being forced out of their seats designed differently than during an impact. However, passenger cars and light in the United States, small trucks. school buses, or those with a As a result of their unique gross vehicle weight rating of design, as well as their size 10,000 pounds or less, must and weight, school buses be equipped with lap or lap/ distribute crash forces differshoulder belts in all seating ently from other vehicles, utiThis system is known as positions.—MetroCreative lizing a different kind of safety

Ashland Police Chief: Be mindful of pedestrians when driving and walking (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Chief Douglas A. Goodman of the Ashland Police Department.) ASHLAND -- With the arrival of summer and the end of the school year, the Ashland Police Department wants to remind everyone of pedestrian safety tips while driving and walking around town. With warmer temperatures, more residents and visitors will be walking around town on sidewalks and crosswalks, many of them chil-

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DWI: first offense was reported in the 7100th block of Mechanicsville

Defrauding garagekeeper was reported in the 8000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from

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why it is important to spend your tax dollars locally and how that comes back to our community,” he said. The campaign includes a variety of methods for local businesses to interact with their customers. “We have developed marketing materials which include window clings and posters that can be customized along with the video on our website at hanovervirginia.com,” he added. A major component of the campaign is public feedback, and the efforts are allowing residents an opportunity to list their favorite small businesses.

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“We are never as bad off or as happy as we say we are.” This would certainly seem to be true. To take this a step further, we are rarely quite as persecuted as we say we are either. One need not look hard to find actual examples of true injustice or heartbreaking cruelty. Children are forced into sweatshops in some parts of the world, while in other places famine or war are omnipresent threats. Ask yourself this: Would you be willing to look a Holocaust

dren enjoying summer break. Tips for drivers: z Be alert, do not drive distracted. z Expect the unexpected. Children may cross the street in unexpected locations or suddenly run in front of you. z Double check your surroundings before backing out of your driveway and parking spots. Tips for parents: z Teach children to cross streets at crosswalks or intersections with pedestrian signals. person was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Wy, Doswell.

Violation of protective order was reported in the 4600th block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

“Over the next three weeks we will be encouraging people to post pictures of their favorite local establishments and watering holes while tagging at least three of their friends on our Facebook page with the hashtag #HereInHanoverVA to register for our giveaways which will also come from local businesses,” Thomas said. Thomas said the efforts are clearly defined with identified goals. “The first goal would be to help educate people on the importance and impact they have on our community when they spend their hard earned paycheck locally,” he said. “The second is to help drive traffic to our small businesses which are the ones who have been most affected over the last year.” Thomas is hoping the public will embrace

survivor in the eye and draw a comparison between what they suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime and a school division doing what it determines is best for the students it has been tasked with protecting? Masks are annoying and make for awkward social interactions and often foggedup glasses. They are certainly not fun to wear. But “torture”? It seems perhaps we need to take a step back. As a school board member in a neighboring county quietly pointed out during a public meeting after a particularly ferocious response to that school division’s mask

decision, “Your children are watching all of this.” Is this really the behavior we want to model for them? It shouldn’t be. So, by all means, let’s keep on describing bad haircuts as “tragedies” and awkward first dates as “train wrecks.” Let’s not hold back when it comes to explaining how last night’s dinner was “a disaster of epic proportions.” When it comes to the mask debate, however, we could all probably use a dose of that one thing that is so badly needed but also so often hard to come by: a little perspective.

z Stop, Look, and Listen before crossing the street. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers prior to crossing a street. z Remind children not to play in or along streets and parking lots. All residents are reminded that Virginia state code requires motorists to yield for pedestrians that are in crosswalks by slowing down or stopping if necessary. State law also requires that pedestrians show due regard for approaching traffic before crossing the road.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person

Pedestrians can improve their safety by wearing bright colors during the day and reflective material or flashing lights at night. While light colored clothing can be helpful in making you visible at night, reflective tape or reflective fabric is much better. During the next few weeks, the Ashland Police Department will be conducting speed and pedestrian safety patrols in areas heavily travelled by pedestrians. Remember: Be Safe and Be Seen!

was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Wy, Doswell.

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DWI: first offense was reported in the 9100th block of Atlee Road/Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

the shop local campaign, and said his office is ready to help in any way possible. “We cannot do this on our own! We ask the community to get involved, have some fun and go out and shop local!” Businesses seeking additional marketing materials should contact existing business manager Jessica Hartness at Hanover County Economic Development, 804-365-6464.

DWI: drugs, first offense was reported in the 9100th block of Chamberlayne Road/Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Thomas said the current shop local campaign is a team effort made possible by the hard work of many. “These initiatives are not possible without a tremendous amount of team work and I want to personally thank the Board of Supervisors, Town of Ashland, Hanover County Chamber of Commerce, the small business community and our citizens for their support.”

EAGLES of the James River IN-PERSON SLIDE SHOW

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 2:00PM Captain Mike Ostrander will share breathtaking photos and anecdotes of the ﬂourishing bald eagle population on the James. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win an in-person excursion for two on the James River.

RSVP to Sarah by August 26th by calling 804-723-1336 or email sgrifﬁn@heritagegreenal.com

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AL Post 175 Community Breakfast set Fundraiser helps military organization help other veterans and local youth Contributed Report Mechanicsville Local American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville.

Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts,Cub Scouts, oratorical and essay contests and a Junior Law Cadet Program.

Library programs through August HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the list of virtual activities for the month of August through the Pamunkey Regional Library. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Virtual Zoom Programs CoderDojo Saturday, August 28, 2 to 4 p.m. for grades 3 to 12. Learn how to develop logic-based coding skills and use creative problem-solving with Scratch. Registration required- sign up online or see a staff member to register. Go to https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7687562 to sign up. This program is hosted on Discord.

On Demand Videos Storytime for Grownups For ages 18 and up. Storytime is not just for kids! If you like to be read to, join us for a monthly short story for adults. Go to YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary), our

Adults page (https://tinyurl. com/prladults), or Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/PamunkeyLibrary) to see the video. DIY Pet Toys Make some fun for your fur babies! Join us during the dog days of summer as we create pet toys from repurposed materials. This video premiered on August 17 on our website (https://tinyurl.com/prladults), YouTube channel (https://www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary), and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ PamunkeyLibrary/). Kitchen Close Ups: Strawberry Tacos For grades K to 5. Want a different way to enjoy juicy strawberries? Follow along to make this cool, refreshing strawberry snack. Go to their YouTube channel (https://www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary), our Children’s page (https://tinyurl.com/prlchildrens), or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ PamunkeyLibrary) to see the video. Global Feast: Tales and Tails

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For grades 6-12. The Global Feast series continues with Japanese and Chinese folktales about turtles. Learn how to make steamed buns turtle shaped and colored w/ matcha green tea and filled w/red beans. Go to YouTube channel (https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary), our Teens page (https://tinyurl. com/prlteens), or Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/PamunkeyLibrary) to see the video. Poetry Break For ages 18 and up. Take a break and join us for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you! August’s theme is “Travel.” Go to their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary), our Adults page (https://tinyurl. com/prladults), or Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/PamunkeyLibrary) to see the video. Animal Tales with The Story Lady For grades Pre K to 5. Join The Story Lady, Ali Pfautz, as see LIBRARY, pg. 19

HCPS outlines opening day schedule for students back to school

imilar to last year, HCPS will welcome our students as follows: Tuesday, September 7: Only students making significant transitions back to school. This includes: Pre-K Kindergarten First grade Third grade at John M. Gandy Elementary School only Sixth grade Ninth grade Any student new to Hanover County Public Schools Any student transitioning from the Online School back to the face-to-face environment Any student new to the Online School Wednesday, September 8: All other face-to-face and online students. It will be an A Day for secondary students. This modified opening is part of our continued effort to support students and the smooth opening of our schools. Focusing the first day

of school on transitioning students will allow our schools to implement activities to support a successful transition back to in-person learning as well as provide time to acclimate firsttime online learners. This approach was successfully implemented and broadly supported last school year, so we plan to continue with this model in an effort to better support transitioning students and their families. As a reminder, schools will operate on the following start and end times for the coming school year: Elementary Schools: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Three schools (Cool Spring Elementary School, Laurel Meadow Elementary School, and Mechanicsville Elementary School) will operate on a shifted schedule of 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. to help ensure our transportation service is as efficient as possible. Middle Schools: 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. High Schools: 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Information provided by Hanover County Public Schools.

ASHLAND/ WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell

Inn demolished, plans for new business

Drains deliver art with green message

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The Town of Ashland and the Economic Development Authority of the Town of Ashland partnered to purchase the Apple Garden Inn in January 2021 with a plan to demolish the structure and ready the site for a new restaurant or hotel. After securing a grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to offset costs to abate asbestos the structure has now been demolished. The Economic Development Authority will be interviewing brokers in the near future to help find the perfect user that will provide new tax revenue for the community while also improving the image of the gateway to the Center of the Universe. If you have questions reach out to Town Manager Joshua Farrar at (804) 798-9219 or Jfarrar@ashlandva.gov.

Photos courtesy of the Town of Ashland

Wendy Hales, an art teacher at John Gandy Elementary School, organized a group of Girl Scouts and other volunteers to paint environmentally themed art atop storm drains that surround Ashland’s Center for Arts and Activities. Speaking of art, a Youth Creative Arts Expo is scheduled for this Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Center as part of Ashland’s continuing Fourth Fridays series.

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mailing address or email address and a planning committee member will follow up. There also is a LeeDavis Class of 1970 website you can access.

Thursday, Nov. 11 As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, Hanover County Parks & Recreation will observe Veterans Day with an in person ceremony at 11 am at the Hanover Veterans Memorial Wayside Park.

Saturday, Nov. 20 Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1971 will gather from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Depot at Cross Bros. on Railroad Avenue in Ashland for their 50th Reunion. According to Patricia Leonard Higgins, “Our Reunion Planning Committee is already working hard and we really need to hear from you so that you can get more information and updates! Please email either of the following classmates and we’ll get you on our group contact list and will be back in touch soon. Hoping to hear from you!” Contact: Anne Nelson Harris Morck at annenelsonmorck@gmail. com or Patricia Leonard Higgins at phiggins773@gmail.com.

Friday, Nov. 26 Hanover’s County’s Birthday which happens to be Black Friday this year and the day before Small Business Saturday. Be on the lookout for announcements!

Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

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Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail. com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

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

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The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-7890536.

Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma's Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma's or Zoom connection information.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christcentered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so

many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@gmail.com.

Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-7469073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon. This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to

meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more information, call 863-381-1867. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.

Third Tuesdays The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at 6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become. “America’s Leading Community Service Organization”. Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a membership application or with questions, please call, 746-5728 or by letter to, Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23111. To be a guest of the club, please call the numbers listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and women.

Third Saturday The Hanover Knitting Guild, currently meeting at Covenant Woods, meets monthly, the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. New members are invited to join our group of fiber enthusiasts, who meet to share, support, and advance our fiber-working skills in knitting or crochet. For more information check out our web page at: https://hanoverknittingguild.weebly.com/ or text 804445-5923 to get your name put on our list at the Covenant Woods reception desk.

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reported in the 14900th block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 10400th block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Driver not reporting accident with damage, $250, was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Eluding police, failure to stop: attempt to escape/elude was reported in the 3700th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: first offense was reported in the 11300th block of Ashcake Road/Elmont Road, Ashland.

Breaking and entering building to commit larceny/assault and battery/etc. (conspiracy) was reported in the 11000th block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 11200th block of Washington Highway/Lewistown Road, Ashland.

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LIBRARY

Driver not reporting accident with damage, $1,000, was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Identity theft with intent to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 5500th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

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SportsCenter (N) Å

damage, $1,000, was reported in the 7500th block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with

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Petit larceny, $500, not from person was reported in the 13100th block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Driver not reporting accident with damage, $250, was reported in the 8100th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

25 2021

Prep golf: Hanover quad at The Crossings 9:30 a.m.

26 2021

Prep football: Henrico at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

| Youth, High School, College, Recreational & Professional

Despite weather, other hurdles, golf begins By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Joel Klein for The Local

With raindrops falling and Hanover’s Adam Lankford watching, Patrick Henry No. 1 Dan Ailor just misses a birdie putt on the third hole at Hanover Country Club in an abbreviated match with Hanover and Highland Springs on Aug. 16.

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August 25, 2021

MECHANICSVILLE – After a week of aborted debuts caused by weather and incomplete rosters, all four county high school golf teams have begun their regular season play. Even though there was a full week of play in the official second week of the regular season, there were a few hitches, namely thunderstorms that forced a scaled-down match between Patrick Henry, Hanover and Highland Springs at Hanover Country Club on Aug. 16. So far it appears that Patrick Henry, anchored by senior Dan Ailor, is leading the pack of county teams. In three matches last week, Ailor was consistently solid, at or near the top of the leaderboard after all three of the Patriots’ matches. The Patriots were to start the week before, but one of their opponents had much of its team out on vacation. The other match couldn’t be played because of excessive heat. “It’s just a little rocky start with incomplete teams and the weather, the heat,” said Patrick Henry head golf coach Dave Hudak. “But it turned out last week was pretty good.” Ailor began the week with a five-stroke win on Aug. 16 in a match with Hanover and Highland Springs that was cut from nine holes to six because of thunderstorms in the area. He shot a 24, and was tied by the sole Highland Springs golfer, Brian McDonough. Ailor’s Patriot teammates,

Dillan Baskind and Ryder Duncan shot a 26, and Linus Stasbury shot a 27. Like Patrick Henry, Hanover’s golfers were pretty close to one another. The Hawks were led by Walker McLamb with a 28, followed by Adam Lankford and Trevor Yager at 29 and Paul McNally at 31. The Patriots took on Mechanicsville, Varina and Henrico at Meadowbrook Country Club Wednesday. Ailor and Jackson Burr led Patrick Henry with a 41, followed by Stansbury at 45 and Duncan at 46. The Patriots won the match with a combined score of 173. The Mustangs had the two best scores of the match with Madison Lehr shooting a 36 and Meg Lavender shooting a 40. The duo led Mechanicsville to a second-place finish with a score of 184. Ailor led the Patriots in another match against Highland Springs at Brookwoods Thursday, shooting a 36. Keaton Winston shot a 42, followed by Burr at 49 and Stansbury at 50. McDonough again led Highland Springs with a 40. The rotating roster of topfours among Patrick Henry’s ranks highlights one of the team’s key challenges. “Ailor’s going to be the leader. He’s been either at par or around par in each of the matches,” Hudak said. “And then it’s just a matter of finding three consistent scorers. We’ve had different people shooting 40 or 41, but we just have to be more consistent.”

Ayer is a Cavalier

Mardigian a Bear

Plummer to VMI

Courtesy of Arleen Ayer

Atlee softball player Kelly Ayer (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and athletic career at The University of Virginia in a signing ceremony at Sports Reality on Dec. 28. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father, Kenneth Ayer; her brother, Brett Ayer; and her mother, Arleen Ayer.

To Emory & Henry

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Hanover softball player Julia Mardigian (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and athletic career at Lenoir-Rhyne University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on May 26. With her are (clockwise, from left): her mother, Chris Mardigian; her brother, Jack Mardigian; and her father, John Mardigian.

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Hanover athlete Caden Plummer (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and baseball career at Virginia Military Institute in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on May 26. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, John Plummer; Hanover head baseball coach Tyler Kane; Hanover assistant baseball coach Hunter Hoy; his brother, Garret Plummer; and his mother, Alisha Plummer.

Lewis the Spider Clark joins Patriots

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Patrick Henry’s Cole Mallory (seated) commits to continue his academic and baseball careers at Emory & Henry in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on June 8. With him are (from left): his sister, Ann Stewart; his mother, Beth Mallory; and his father, Hill Mallory.

Mechanicsville Mustangs’ runner Cole Lewis (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Richmond in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With him are (clockwise, from left): his mother, Teri Lewis; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; Tommy Bonniville; Joe Washington; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; and Mechanicsville cross country coach Joey Wingo.

Mechanicsville Mustangs’ athlete Grayson Clark (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and running career at George Mason University in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Chris Clark; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; Kassidy Owens; Susan Zielinski; Mackenzie Clark; Mechanicsville cross country coach Joey Wingo; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; and his mother, Sandy Pascucci.

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August 25, 2021

Luckey a Panther

Lutton to Radford

Mesco a Maroon

Rob Witham for The Local

Atlee football player Jordan Luckey (seated, second from right) commits to continue his academic and athletic career at Ferrum College in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother, Amanda Luckey; his brother Eli Luckey; Atlee head football coach Matt Gray; his sister, Alivia Luckey; his brother Ray Luckey; and his father, Raymond Luckey. , mother Amanda, father Raymond, Atlee head football coach Matt Gray, sister Alivia and brother Ray.

To Slippery Rock

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Mechanicsville Mustang girls lacrosse player Lilly Lutton (seated, center), commits to continue her academic and athletic career at Radford University in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father, Trey Lutton; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; her brother Christian Javins; teammate Madeline Hiles; her brother, Law Lutton; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; and her mother, Courtney Lutton.

McQueen to Cal U

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Patrick Henry baseball player Eoin Rossman (seated) commits to continue his academic and athletic careers at Slippery Rock University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on June 8. With him are (from left): his grandmother, Lois Stock; his mother, Abbie Rossman; his grandfather, Jamie Stock; his father, Adam Rossman; and his sister Ava Rossman.

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August 25, 2021

Mechanicsville Mustang athlete Kwadell McQueen (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and basketball career at California University of Pennsylvania in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Ed McQueen; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; Mechanicsville head boys basketball coach Gene Foley; Mechanicsville assistant boys basketball coaches Welton Needham and Michael Rozzell; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; and his mother, Jessica Howard.

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Mechanicsville Mustang wrestler Wyatt Mesco (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and athletic career at Roanoke College in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With him are (clockwise, from left): his mother, Natalie Mesco; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; Mechanicsville head wrestling coach Tanner Tinsley; Mustang assistant wrestling coaches Fisher Evans, Tom Anderson and Andy Aldridge; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; Mechanicsville JV wrestling coach J.P. McGuire; and his father, Eric Mesco.

Lewis picks MBU

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Mechanicsville basketball player Eli Lewis (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and playing career at Mary Baldwin University in a signing ceremony at Mechanicsville High School on June 11. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Dominique Lewis; Mechanicsville Principal Charles Stevens; Mechanicsville head boys basketball coach Gene Foley; Mechanicsville assistant boys basketball coaches Michael Rozell and Welton Needham; Mechanicsville Athletic Director Tripp Metzger; and his mother, Candice Lewis.

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THE SECRET TO A LASTING MEMORY Research has shown our paleo ancestors were able to grow bigger and smarter brains by eating foods rich in one ingredient — DHA. “Our hippocampus thrives off DHA, and grows because of it,” explains Dr. Sears. “Without DHA, our brains would shrink, and our memories would quickly fade.” A groundbreaking study from the University of Alberta confirmed this. Animals given a diet rich in DHA saw a 29% boost in their hippocampus — the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. As a result, these animals became smarter. The same was found in human studies, too. A prestigious university analyzed the brains of over 1,100 women. And according to brain scans, DHA grew significantly bigger hippocampal brain regions. Conversely, after analyzing more than 1,500 seniors, the Framingham study found that those whose brains were deficient in DHA, also had significantly smaller brains — a characteristic of accelerated aging and a weakened memory. And lastly, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study from Columbia found something remarkable. 485 senior men and women were put through a series of rigorous mental and visual tests. They were asked to remember weird shapes and images that made the task so challenging, some compared it to an IQ test. Remarkably, after 6 months, those who took DHA had a significant edge in learning, memory, and brain function over those who didn’t. “Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to boost levels of DHA simply by eating more fish or fish oil,” explains Dr. Sears. “DHA in fish oil has plummeted over the years.” The ingredient Dr. Sears is referring to is called ALA — a compound found in cheap, grocery store fish oil.

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August 25, 2021

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

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

NAZARENE

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 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

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Pastor, Ken Stalls, www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

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Broadus Memorial Baptist

acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc

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

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Fellowship Community Church of Mechanicsville After 10 years at Hanover High School we have purchased our own building. We continue to teach the Word of God and watch for the miraculous. Join us Sunday mornings 9:45am at 8505 Bell Creek Road, Suite K. www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church Grace United will be on the road Aug 29! No services at the church on that day We will resume services on September 1

804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org

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1 Church in 2 Locations

Love God. Learn the Bible. Care for People. Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

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!

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

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

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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UNITED METHODIST

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Rating! Jim Martin, 347-3812 Carpentry Repair, Painting, Staining, Powerwashing & MORE! Call or Text, Bernal at 804-988-9866 or 804-874-9184

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

CONCRETE & BRICK

FENCING Good Neighbor Fence Inc Custom wood , Aluminum, Vinyl , Chainlink & repairs Goodneighborfencing.com A+BBB … Angie’s List 804-737-4664

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

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Custom Builder

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

DRIVEWAYS RVA PAVING Commercial and Residential Asphalt Paving. Seal Coating, Repair, Crack Filling, and Restriping. Lic & Inc. Call 804-840-9993, for Free Estimates.

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

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

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

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

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

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30+ Years of Local Experience Financing Options Available NOW!! Residential & Commercial Repairs, Storm Damage, Standing Seam Metal & Copper, Gutter Installation Class A Licensed - Fully Insured Call Us Today For Your Free Estimate Mechanicsville: 804-559-4144 Northern Neck: 804-435-4044 Website: https://mrcva.com The Locals Choice Winner 2017-2020

Full Service Tree Company. (Removal, trimming, topping, stump grinding & firewood delivery) Offering free estimates and providing fully insured work.

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 22 years. Angie’s List Highest Rating! ALLSHOUSE POWERWASHING Houses, Decks, Deck Staining & Aggregate Concrete Sealing. Lic/Insured. Locally Owned & Operated since 1989! Please call 804-730-6531

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

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

LAWN CARE BC LAWN CARE Mowing, Mulching, Leaf Removal, & Much More! Free Estimates! Call 804-432-4512 Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Tree Work • Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • FREE Est. • Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321

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LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping LEAF REMOVAL We offer Curbside & Full Service Leaf Removal! Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 Short Cuts Landscape LLC All your Landscaping & bush hogging needs! Driveway Grading Available Licensed / Insured Free Estimates Call 218-8780 KING’S LAWN CARE - Grass Cutting, Mulching, Leaf Removal, Hedge Trimming, Edging, Mulch & Gravel Delivery! Call for a fantastic quote, 804-296-1148, Malikmanquin@aol.com

PAINTING ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. BBB A+ Rating! Call 804-347-3812

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

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

STUMP REMOVAL

Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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

STUMP GRINDING 804-387-5797 Mechanicsville

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

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

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

Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

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

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

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area. Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3-BR Brick Rancher, 1300 sq. ft., 1- bath, on cul-de-sac. HVAC. Deck. Located near I-295 & Hanover Sq. Shopping Ctr., Henrico Cty. $1150/mo. + $1,000/dep. + 1st & last month’s rent. Refer. Req. No Smoking. No pets! 1 yr. lease, prefer CS 700+. avail. 10/1/21 Call 804-550-3086

Business & Service Directory CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING L & L Cleaning Services - We create FREE TIME for busy people! wkly, bi-wkly, monthly, one-time clean Put down that mop! Call today to schedule! Bonded & Insured. 804-305-4068 LLCleans.com The House Cleaning for all your cleaning needs!! Monthly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly. Honest, Dependable & References. Also, companion work available. Call or text 804-997-5220

HEALTH SERVICES Licensed Clinical Psychologist accepting new patients. Virtual and In-Person Sessions available. Private & Confidential. Call 804-366-1652 or email judy.silberg@VCUhealth.org

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Recruitment COMPUTERS Senior Full Stack FileNet Developer sought by NN Tech LLC for Glen Allen, VA office to lead design and development of complex software applications and technical architecture in cloud with focus on Java and ECM technologies including Java, J2EE, JMS, Spring, Spring Boot, REST API, Angular, React, SOAP, Web Services, Hibernate, SQL. Design and develop multiple Microservices for the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology using IBM FileNet P8 REST APIs. May travel and relocate to various unanticipated sites throughout the US. Must have Masters in Comp Sci, Engg, Info Sys, Tech or related & 3 yrs of exp or Bachelors in above-mentioned & 5 yrs of exp. Send CL & resume to manager@nntechus.com. No calls. EOE Software Engineer, Allscripts Healthcare, LLC, Glen Allen, VA. Dvlp & spprt systs w/ .NET, VB & SQL Server Techs. Reqs at least Bach in Comp Sci/ CIS/ IT/ rel/ equiv & 2 yrs dvlpmt exp incl 2 yrs: .Net; C#, ASP.NET; Transact SQL & Stored Procedures; DB design; AngularJS; 1 yr: JavaScript; jQuery; Selenium; Web API; ADO.Net; LINQ; Entity Framework; & 6 mos AJAX. Wrk 40 hrs/wk (8 - 5 M-F) w/ wknd wrk as needed. Apply: Resume to HR Optimization Specialist, 305 Church at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609, ref 107612

GENERAL Automotive Technician / State Inspector - seeking experienced automotive technician with good diagnostic skills. STATE INSPECTOR LICENSE A PLUS! Full-Time, M-F, 8am-5pm, every other Saturday, 8am-12pm. Must have own tools. Guaranteed Salary up to $950 per week with State Inspector License or 50% commission whichever is greater. Paid vacations and holidays off. Contact Eddie or Grace 804-226-4131 Couriers/Drivers Wanted: Deliver computer parts from Mechanicsville warehouse in your own car to Richmond area, NoVa, Tidewater, NC. Set on-call hours for days, nights or weekends. Pay per delivery. $15 to $600 weekly. Some lifting required. Call John Skaggs (703)926-3199.

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Need more financial stimulus? Become an independent contractor, delivery carrier. QUALIFY FOR A $1,000. SIGNING BONUS Benefits of this part-time, contract opportunity with the Richmond Times Dispatch team: •Manage your own schedule and free up most of your day; work only 3–4 hours between 1-6 a.m. daily •Excellent supplemental income – Earn up to $1,400 per month All you need is a dependable vehicle and a valid Virginia driver’s license for consideration. Signing bonus is for a limited time, so don’t miss out. Contact us NOW at Richmond.com/Carriers or (804) 649-6872 to learn more. 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

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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

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TRANSPORTATION Couriers/Drivers Wanted: Deliver computer parts from Mechanicsville warehouse in your own car to Richmond area, NoVa, Tidewater, NC. Set on-call hours for days, nights or weekends. Pay per delivery. $15 to $600 weekly. Some lifting required. Call John Skaggs (703)926-3199.

Legal Notices ABC LICENSES Lucas Pizza Express Inc. Trading as: Lucas Pizza Express, 10393 Sliding Hill Road, Suite H, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia 23005-8182. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Jessica Daneker, Owner 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.

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20. A place to play: __ center 23. Masses of gray matter in the brain 24. Belgian city (alt. sp.) 25. Millilitre 26. Beloved Will Ferrell film 29. Railway above ground 30. Satisfaction 31. Aggregate of molecules 32. Type of barometer 35. Type of college teacher (abbr.) 36. Long periods of time 38. Native people of Nebraska and S. Dakota 40. Deliver 41. Thin, narrow piece of wood 42. Modern Israel founder 43. Small NY college 44. Pounds per square inch 45. Veterans battleground 46. Hollywood talent agency (abbr.) 47. Popular kids’ channel

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7*3(0 t "VH 4FQU You’re the wildcard in various situations, Virgo. People may expect one thing from you, but then you deliver something else. Keep people on their toes.

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$"13*$03/ t %FD +BO Capricorn, if you are seeking a clear mind, it is best to get away from home for a few days to be free from distraction. Too much going on in your life can limit possibilities.

4$031*0 t 0DU /PW Explore some hidden talents, Scorpio. Something you do as a hobby or just for fun could provide an opportunity for an entrepreneurial endeavor.

"26"3*64 t +BO 'FC Now is an ideal time to clear out social media accounts and do some digital housekeeping, Aquarius. Keep the online friends whom you interact with in person.

4"(*55"3*64 t /PW %FD Sagittarius, you may need to step into the spotlight more often, even if doing so takes you out of your comfort zone. You can do it with the support of a few friends.

1*4$&4 t 'FC .BS Emotions are bound to be intense for a little while, Pisces. You may be inspired to make some major changes in your life.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nature expedition 7. Take the energy from 10. Bungled 12. Young salmon 13. Botanical gardens 14. Source of chocolate 15. Country singer LeAnn 16. Yokel 17. Unit of energy 18. Plant of the lily family 19. Tusked wild pig 21. Form of ‘to be’ 22. Formerly 27. Letter of the Greek alphabet 28. Former First Lady 33. News organization 34. Shining brightly and intermittently 36. Brew 37. Teams’ best pitchers 38. Edible fruit 39. Pitching stat 40. __ or bust 41. Baby product manufacturer 44. Monetary unit of Finland

"3*&4 t .BS "QS Aries, emotional awakenings may change your goals for the time being. Expect opportunities for more travel or even new educational endeavors. Involve Pisces in your decisions.

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