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Cruise-In community joins 300th celebration Hanover High welcomes vintage car expo By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local

n any given Saturday evening traveling down Route 301 in Hanover County, it’s hard to predict how many or what kind of vintage vehicles you may encounter on the journey. They’ve been dubbed the Cruise-In community, and they regularly visit various sites in the area recreating scenes from decades ago that resemble the set of Happy Days or Grease. The gatherings are undeniably social, but the real common denominator for this crowd is the decades old automobiles. Last week, more than a hundred of those vintage car enthusiasts and their vehicles made a stop at Hanover High School for a Classic Car Cruise In spon-

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Hanover Tavern’s AutumnFest welcomes visitors this weekend By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County continues its 300th anniversary celebration this weekend with Hanover AutumnFest at Hanover Tavern from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. this Saturday. The event has evolved since its inception in 2016, and this year's event features a variety of activities for the entire family. "Hanover Tavern Foundation wanted an event for families with no admission and

plenty of activities for the kids. There were food trucks, various vendors, a 5K run, petting zoo, and family oriented programs," Hanover Tavern Foundation Executive Director David Deal said. Organizers recognized the popularity see AUTUMNFEST, pg. 20

McFarland named RSN managing editor By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local

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Melvin Frame, Hanover resident and vintage car enthusiast, stands beside his 1952 Allstate, a car sold by Sears through its catalog in the early 1950s.

sored by Hanover Parks and Recreation. The event was cancelled last year, and this year’s crowd was anxious to display the results of years of labor, love and monetary investment. The event was made even

more special by its presence on the list of events for Hanover’s 300th Celebration. For the hundreds who came just to browse, the attachment seemed more nostalgic. Fathers see CRUISE-IN, pg. 19

Richmond Suburban News (RSN) is proud to announce the appointment of Powhatan Today editor Laura McFarland to Managing Editor of all of its publications including The Mechanicsville Local, the Ashland-Hanover Local, The Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today. McFarland has served as editor of Powhatan Today for the past seven years and will continue in that role with additional managerial duties. McFarland said she is excited to assume her new role and looks forward to continuing her commitment to local journalism and

RSN. “Getting the news that I had been named managing editor was both exciting and daunting,” she said. “Having worked for Richmond Suburban News for seven years, I feel like I have a good knowledge of LAURA MCFARLAND our news organization and am so proud of the products we pro-

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General speaks to Rotary Club Contributed Report Mechanicsville Local ajor General Timothy P. Williams met with the members of the Rotary Club of Hanover County on Sept. 8. Gen. Williams has been the Adjutant General of the Virginia National Guard since June 2014. Prior to that, he held numerous positions in the Virginia Guard as a Field Artillery officer. He has held commands and other positions in various Army National Guard units, including command of the 329th Regional Support Group, the 111th Field Artillery Battalion, and numerous other artillery units. He has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and numerous other service medals and awards. He is a paratrooper and has served in Iraq. He spoke about the role of the National Guard in Virginia and in the nation. Virginia has 7,210 members in its Army National Guard component, and 1,300 airmen in the Air National Guard, with 700 additional

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To thank Major General Williams for his presentation, Rotary Club President Brenda Rosalez shows the General the book, The Liberation of Kuwait: Honoring the Veterans of Desert Storm, dedicated to Major General Williams, that will be available at the Atlee Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library.

personnel in the Virginia Defense Force, and Federal and state civilian personnel. The Guard’s primary domestic response capabilities include transportation missions, search and rescue, cyber defense, civil and medical security, and support missions. The Guard deals with hazardous material detection and decontamination, communication, and urban search and

rescue missions. The Guard also has primary war fighting capabilities with the U.S. Army and Air Force, including an F-22 jet fighter wing, light infantry and cavalry, and field artillery units. The Guard maintains rotary and fixed wing aviation, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, cyber and engineering, and weather capabilities.

AHS Class of 2001 planning 20-year reunion The Atlee High School Class of 2001 is planning its 20-year reunion celebration on Oct. 9, 2021, in Mechanicsville. Entertainment will include live music from the Bart Chucker Band, catered BBQ with all the fixings, beer/ wine/liquor, a dunking booth, a caricature artist, prizes and more. The reunion is open to all AHS Class of 2001 alumni and a guest. Send pictures for the slideshow and seek additional informa-

tion using AtleeRaiders2001@gmail.com or the group’s Facebook page. The class would like to thank the following sponsors who are helping to make the reunion possible: Atkinson Insurance Company, CardoMax, Matbok, Salon 606, T&G Interior Home Improvement, King William Florist and Harvey & Driggs PLC. Please help spread the word to any classmates you may know.

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17 ASHLAND Scotchtown celebration scheduled Oct. 2

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Arrests made in catalytic converter thefts Recently, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has been sharing information with the community on crime alerts regarding the theft of catalytic converters. A number of citizens have been victimized by criminals looking to make a quick buck. Due to the hard work of investigators, deputies and law enforcement counterparts throughout the Commonwealth, a number of suspects were identified and have been arrested on numerous larceny-related charges. On June 25, 2021, Brett Allen Bowling, 35, was arrested and charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny – F, Petit Larceny (x2), Destruction of Property (x3), Possession of Burglary Tools and Possession of Schedule 1

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or 2 Controlled Substance. On Aug. 20, 2021, Jamar Tre Vaughan, 27, was arrested and charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny – F, Larceny of Property with Intent to Sell, Petit Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Distribute and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. On Aug. 22, 2021,

Jonathan Bartlett Horton, 38, was arrested and charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny of Parts – F (x2), Larceny with Intent to Sell, Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell (x2), Destruction of Property (x6), Larceny – 3rd Offense, Possession of Burglary Tools, Petit Larceny and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny.

Numerous investigations are still ongoing. The sheriff ’s office continues to encourage citizens to park their vehicles in a location where they are illuminated, in the public eye, and covered by their surveillance system (if there is one).

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Aug. 25

Simple assault was reported in the 3200th block of Longhorn Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville. DWI: Drugs, first offense was reported in the 11200th block of Washington Highway/Lewistown Road, Ashland. Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Theft of firearms regardless of value, not from person was reported in the 19100th block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8300th block of Rustic Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, parts was reported in the 8000th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 13300th block of Rollingwood Lane, Montpelier.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7200th block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.

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intent to damage was reported in the 10000th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 6300th block of Cold Harbor Road/Gaines Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Assault on law enforcement, court, corrections, fire or medical personnel was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000 or more was reported in the 10800th block of Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville.

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duce in the counties we cover,” she added. During the past years, McFarland has formed working relationships and friendships with the RSN staff and has gained a healthy respect for the job they do. “Each member of our staff carries the workload of several people as they endeavor to produce quality newspapers in our communities every week,” she said. “I literally can't say enough about how amazing they are and how proud I have been to call them my co-workers for the last seven years.” Taking on new responsibilities while being able to remain in a community she loves is a winwin in McFarland’s mind. “The thought of taking over leadership of such an amazing group challenges me to continually grow and learn so I can do this role justice while still serving the Powhatan community as the editor of the Powhatan Today.” It didn’t take long for

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VCE Hanover website https:// hanover.ext.vt.edu or Hanover Master Gardener Association’s website https://hanovermastergardeners.org/master-gardenertraining-for-2022 for additional information and a link to the application form. If you wish to improve your gardening knowledge without the class time and volunteer commitment, consider our Home Gardening Series sessions both in-person (COVID permitting) and virtual by way of VCE Hanover YouTube and/ or VCE Hanover Facebook.

McFarland to find her niche in the journalism world, but she had other intentions when she first considered a career. “Up until high school, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. But as a freshman, the first time I saw my byline, I was hooked and have never wavered in my determination to be a journalist,” McFarland said. She’s spent a decade and a half as a working journalist. “The last seven of those years have been spent working as the main source of news for the Powhatan Today newspaper in Powhatan County, where I live and will continue to provide news coverage.” McFarland noted the importance of community journalism and its connection to the people it serves. “Community journalism is the heart of Richmond Suburban News,” she said. “For community journalism to work, we need our readers' involvement, whether it is in the form of letters to the editor, contributed articles and photographs, news and sports tips, community calendar submissions, tak-

ing a snapshot with your local newspaper while on vacation, or just feedback on what kind of coverage you want to see in your local newspaper.” She moved to the Richmond area in 2014 and began her assignment in Powhatan, but her family lives in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and she returns home several times a year to visit. “When I am not working, I divide my time between traveling, reading, hiking, watching movies, playing board games, quilting, and spending time with friends,” McFarland said. Richmond Times-Dispatch Executive Editor and Vice President Paige Mudd who also oversees RSN operations said, “Laura has been such a strong presence in the Powhatan community through her work on Powhatan Today, and the entire Richmond Suburban News group will benefit from her outstanding leadership and spirit.” McFarland begins her new assignment immediately and can be contacted at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

an ignition interlock system was reported in the 3700th block of Mechanicsville

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Pearl Lee: a woman with a vision By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local

spent my early childhood days running the streets of Montgomery, Alabama, totally oblivious to the fact that the city was a hotbed of protest and rebellion and the center of the Civil Rights movement in America. My environment was decidedly separate, and a long way from equal, from a large population of African Americans in the capitol city. What may surprise you is Montgomery was somewhat of an enigma in a legacy of the defeat laden South that was slow to change, especially when it came to Civil Rights. Although Dexter Avenue was often clogged with protesters, or large crowds were gathered to hear Gov. George Wallace deliver a fiery speech on segregation, the town was civil, but alive with the controversy of change. Much of my time in Montgomery was spent at my grandparents’ home in the downtown area. They had a lifelong maid named Pearl Lee who was more like a member of the family than a domestic servant. Pearl Lee’s wisdom becomes more evident and insightful as I grow older, and many of the things I’ve based basic beliefs upon came from her cautious words. I wondered at her ability to keep track of more than two dozen grandchildren, their names, birthdays and special events.

She did all that and also had the unique ability to make each one of them feel like they were her favorites. That was important to us. But, at the end of the day, Pearl Lee always left with a bag of leftovers and headed back across town to her tiny apartment in one of Montgomery’s most desperate areas. One of my uncles or aunts would always arrive around 6 p.m. to give Pearl Lee a ride, and all that was left was a large plate of Brownies or cornbread for us to munch on. Years later, I passed through Montgomery on my way to spring break in New Orleans. I arrived at my grandmother’s house, but the old street didn’t look the same. I walked past the tiny homes looking for the one that I recognized, but nothing was obvious. I approached two very old women sitting in rocking chairs on a small porch that faced the interstate that had dissected their neighborhood, and transformed their city. Pearl Lee and NaNa stared intently as I approached. “I know you,” my grandmother said. “That is James’ son,” Pearl Lee chimed in. I visited for a few hours, but it only took minutes to realize that Pearl Lee and my grandmother were more than employer/ employee— they were best friends. Their stories belonged to each other, and they spoke of each other’s families as if they were their own.

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Differences that seemed so important in years gone by didn’t seem to matter to either of them now, and they displayed a refreshing form of race relations that inspired. They knew no color, no system of segregation. As we still struggle to achieve equality across America, these thoughts and recognition of Pearl Lee seem appropriate. While she did not enjoy the deserved freedoms and rights that were rightfully due, Pearl Lee lived with dignity and displayed a sense of wisdom that should be envied by most of us. Today, Pearl Lee’s grandchildren are successful lawyers, doctors and professionals in the Montgomery area. They have achieved the social status and success that unfairly eluded their parents and grandmother, and I can only hope their contribution will be half as important as the one Pearl Lee made. I know that she’d be mighty proud. My last visit with Pearl Lee was years ago. Her children had purchased a small shotgun style home in Montgomery. We talked, laughed, and I again felt like I was her favorite grandchild. As I was leaving, I noticed a collage of photographs on an overcrowded pegboard in the dining room. There were pictures of all of Pearl Lee’s children, white and black, placed in no particular order, but all together. That’s the way Pearl Lee saw the world. What a vision!

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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.

Saturday, Sept. 25 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

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Hanover Tavern. See hanovertavern.org or call (804) 5375050 for more details. A book signing will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Books Beads & More, at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Steven K Smith, 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,” released on Aug. 17 and follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they search Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay for Blackbeard’s treasure.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 The Old Ivy Garden Club will meet at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, 6100 Chamberlayne Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Those with exhibits should arrive by 10:15 a.m. to set up. “Bees and Why Do We Need Them” with speaker Keith Tignor is the program for this month. Future programs include field trips, workshops, education on perennials, orchids and native birds as well as social gatherings. Annual membership fee is $25 and meetings are always the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. unless otherwise specified. Visitors are welcome. see CALENDAR, pg. 15

Hanover Board of Supervisors recognizes longtime employees The Board of Supervisors has honored 111 Hanover County employees for their length of service, including four employees who have served the public for 35 or more years. Thomas Waddy of Court Services was recognized for 40 years of service. Three employees were recognized for 35 years of service: Charlie Udriet of Emergency Communications; Barbara Mitchell of Public Utilities; and Luther Glasco of Parks & Recreation. Recognized for 30 years of service were Sharon Brumfield and Laura Riefner of the Assessor’s Office; Tammy Weaver of Building Inspection; Carol Kaplan of the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office; Gladys Norris and Michele Elliott of the Community Services Board; Billy Hebert of Public Utilities; Michael Mason of Parks & Recreation; and Claudia Cheely of Planning. Recognized for 25 years of service were Richard Paul of the Assessor’s Office; James Newsome of Building Inspection; Stephen Aigner, Lawrence Phipps and Jonathan Wingfield of Fire/EMS; Kevin Nelson of Information Technology; Mark Williams and Chris Greenhalgh of Public Utilities; Cindy Dykes of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; Wayne Wadlington, Randy Hardman and Mike Flagg of Public Works; Judson Flagg, John Bohannon, Randy Agee; Pamela Wagner and Charles Duke of the Sheriff ’s Office; and Scott Miller of the Treasurer’s Office. Recognized for 20 years of service were John Shurley of Building Inspections; Donna Bruce and Valerie Whiteside of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; Maranda Tyler-Traynham of Community Corrections; Amy Ernst of the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office; Tom Harris of the County Administrator’s Office; Ellen Gilley, Martha Lambert, Veronica Gregory and Lars Messerschmidt of the Community Services Board; Trena Ponta of Finance & Management Services; Christine Kallio and Ladd Grindstaff of Fire/EMS; Willard Acors of General Services; Angela Baxter of Internal Audit; Wayne Southworth and Kimberly Valenti of Public Utilities; Craig Boyle and Mark Bennett of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; John Duffey of Public Works; and Travis Thomas, Lisa Hancock, Jeffrey Anthony, Mark McCormack and Matthew Eichenlaub of the Sheriff ’s Office. Recognized for 15 years of service were

Jennifer Vitale of Animal Control; Oletha Trantham and William DuVall of Building Inspection; Rachel Jacobus of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; Rebecca Randolph of the County Attorney’s Office; Derek Adams, David Canada and Glendon Martin of the Community Services Board; Julie Gardner, Kimberly Mills, Diane Branch, Tiffany Dowdy and Megan Nixon of Emergency Communications; Adam McInerney, David Pitts, Cameron Hutchison, Tracy Watkins, Jacob Jordan, Jeremiah Sheehan, Daniel Gordon and Kimberly Roberts of Fire/EMS; Stephen Day of General Services; Amy Ash of Human Resources; Vicki Beach and Troy Schaffranek of Information Technology; Brooks Dandridge and Jacqueline Lawrence of Public Utilities; June Snead, Steve Anderson and John Ayers of Parks & Recreation; Amy Bennett, Tammy Gurges, Jeffrey Pitts, Marilyn Grant and Ronnie Dority of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; Stanley Howard, Michael Dieter and Hank Rempe of Public Works; Tracey Walton and Anne Leary of Social Services; Nancy Scott, Steven Wills, Phillips Miller, Danny Crumpler, James Cooper, Melvin Spain, Justin Hall, Darrell Macy, Raymond Quinn and Eric Lucas of the Sheriff ’s Office; and Laura Taylor of the Treasurer’s Office. The employees were congratulated by Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Davis and County Administrator John A. Budesky, who thanked them for their over 2300 years of combined service to Hanover County residents and businesses. “The Board firmly believes we have our joint constituency, we serve our citizens,” Davis said. “The citizens of Hanover have a very, very high standard because they have had that expectation met for years and years. We are extremely grateful. You are a huge part of the quality of life in Hanover.” “This team collectively has made me more proud than any team I have had the pleasure to work with,” said County Administrator John A. Budesky. “I want you to know that you have the support of County Administration and the Board of Supervisors has always been employee-friendly. You are our front line to this community and the feedback I get is overwhelmingly positive.” Submitted by Hanover County Public Information officer Tom Harris

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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.

Open enrollment period for Hanover County Land Use Program accepting applications Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value”, which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed. The application period for this program begins Sept. 1 and extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period Jan. 1 - Feb. 1, 2022. Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural use for at least five years can qualify for the land use program. The property kept in agricultural or horticultural use must be at least five acres in size. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction

must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years. About 3,657 parcels and 148,819 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 50% of the county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.48 million. For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www. hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

Town of Ashland seeks input on ARPA funds Staff Report Mechanicsville Local The Town of Ashland is receiving more than $8 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the Federal Government and wants your input on how to spend it. Log on to discuss the details of the funding with the Town Manager, ask any questions you may have, and provide your input on how the money should be spent.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar will host these Zoom meetings and anyone who works, lives, or plays in Ashland is invited to participate and comment. Each meeting will start with a very short presentation and then be an open forum for questions and comments. Log on anytime throughout the hour. Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For details follow link https://ashlandva.gov/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=489

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Throughout the Crossroads exhibition, there are places to add your comments about changes in the community. Are our rural communities thriving, endangered, or just scraping by?

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ohn Budesky, Hanover County Administrator, and John Hodges, retired Deputy County Administrator, will share their insights and stories about Hanover County’s changing landscape, in a conversation moderated by Dr. Jamelle Wilson, former Hanover County Public Schools Superintendent. The Hanover Museum of History and Culture and the Ashland Museum will co-host this program to be held at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. This event is free, but reservations are required. Seating is limited. You will be required to wear a mask inside the Tavern. The Hanover Tavern is located at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (Route 301), in Hanover. To make a reservation, email the Ashland

Museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net. You will receive a confirmation of your reservation. For information, contact the Ashland Museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or 804-368-7413. The Hanover Museum of History and Culture and the Ashland Museum partnered to bring the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America to Hanover County, the only Central Virginia stop. This event is part of local programming for the exhibition. The exhibition is at the Hanover Museum of History and Culture, 7496 County Complex Rd., Hanover, until Oct. 3. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday, 2-4pm; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday: 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. Submitted by the Ashland Museum.

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(Jordan), Jessica Wells, Jacob Wall, Abigail Forrest, Meredith Forrest; and great-grandchild, Raymond Cridlin. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. MURRAY BLACKWELL

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nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved little dog, Misti. Having spent many years in the automotive repair industry, he retired as Claims Supervisor over the state of Virginia for Travelers Insurance and was very wellknown within the industry. Sonny was a charter member of Mechanicsville Church of Christ, Past President of the Richmond Claims Association and past Vice President of Mechanicsville Little League. Throughout his life, he enjoyed travelling with Helen by various means, including (but not limited to) cruises, motorcycles and for the better part of the last two decades, RV, during which time they made countless wonderful memories and dear friends as they wintered in Florida, crossed the United States and attended many rallies with their fellow Discovery owners. He fought cancer for almost three decades with a great deal of optimism and courage. The family would like to thank Dr. Kelly Hagan who guided him along his battle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Church of Christ, 8067 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

MARTIN, Ida Earl, 96, of Mechanicsville, awoke to the Promise for which she has prepared for on Monday, September 13, 2021, joining her husband of 60 years, Clyde Lee Martin; parents, James Herman and Gracie Matthews Martin; and brothers, James Clarence "Dick" Martin and William Edward "Ed" Martin. Ida leaves to cherish her memory three children and their spouses, Clyde Earl Martin (Patsy), Glenn Allen Martin (Kathy) and Joan Martin Briggs (Danny); five grandchildren, Kim and Ritchie Morris, Christie Pressley (Mike), Michael W. Madison (Crystal) and Michele Burrows (Harry); 11 great-grandchildren, Jordan Morris (Joel), Abi Morris, Alex and Justin Morris, Taylor and Chris Rosemond, Madison and Brett Deas, Caidin Burrows and Mason and Madeline Madison; four greatgreat-grandchildren, Maddox Cottrell and Mae, James and JoyAnna Elliott; and very special friend, Linda Heath. Mom was a lifelong member of Gethsemane Church of Christ, having been baptized at the age of 11 in Smith Lake behind the church. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out; she loved God and her family. Mom enjoyed making crafts. Most of her Crewel pictures are still hanging on many walls today. She also loved her beautiful flower gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Mechanicsville

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BARNES, Janie Dunn, 75, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, Bubba Raikes; and grandson, Justin Cridlin. She is survived by her husband, Reggie; three daughters, Sherry Dunaway (Ricky), Lori McGhee (Rob), Heather Forrest (Brian); seven grandchildren, Hunter Cridlin (Megan), Kasey Weidman (Kandy), Wesley Crowley

BLACKWELL, Murray A. "Sonny," 83, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie O'Brien and Richard H. Blackwell; and sister, Frances Wrenn. Sonny is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Zagos Blackwell; son, Ken Blackwell (Susan); three grandchildren, Mindy Benedict, Taylor Day and Kenley Blackwell; many

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NERING, Robert T., 65, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was a good husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, no services are planned. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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ROBERTS, Leroy Eugene "Lee," of Mechanicsville, Va., went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born on June 13, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio to Juanita and Richard Roberts. Lee attended Wright University in Dayton, study-

ing Systems Engineering. In 1970, he moved to Colorado for Basic Training with the Air National Guard and served in Ohio and Nebraska for six years. Lee loved the mountains and the Midwest, returning to Colorado and then to Nebraska to study Business Administration at the University of Nebraska, where he fell in love with college football and became a lifelong fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Throughout his career, Lee worked as a Mechanical Contractor, Estimator and Project Manager for various companies in Lincoln, Nebraska and Richmond, Va., as well as 20 years as a business owner and founder of Mechanical Systems Testing and Balancing. He earned certifications from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in "Construction Quality Management for Contractors," The Association of Energy Engineers as a "Certified Building Commissioning Professional" and was NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) certified in both Air Environmental Systems and Building Systems Commissioning. Lee is survived by his wife of 28 years, Debra Powell-Roberts; his two daughters, Mia and Emma; brother, Ron Roberts; sister, Becky Sharkey; as well as his family-by-marriage: sister, Terry Delvecchio (Keith), William C "WC" Powell Jr. and Mike Powell; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Lee was a devoted Christian. He was a Deacon, served in Children's Ministry, taught Sunday school and participated in many small group Bible studies. He was passionate about his country, politics, music and cars. Lee cared deeply for his family and friends. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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STULL, Mary Ellen, 90, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Colonial Heights, died Friday, September 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Stull Sr. She is survived by her four children, Raymond L. "Sonny" Stull Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, daughters, Patricia S. Fundum and her husband, Gene, Judith L. Stull and Catherine L. Stull; two grand-

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People were always welcome at his home and he was generous with his time doing small (and large) acts of kindness for others. His favorite thing was spending time with his wife and their two daughters. Lee's love language was cooking and his family and friends enjoyed the benefits of his talents. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. at The Bridge Church, 8026 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Lee's memory to support cancer research.

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children, Jennifer E. Spain and her husband, Kendall and Raymond L. Stull III and his wife, Nicole; along with several grandchildren and her Covenant Woods family. Ellen graduated from the UVA School of Nursing in 1952. As an Army wife, she traveled with her husband and family to many places in Europe and the U.S. The family will receive friends 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville; a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff of workers at Covenant Woods and Bon Secours Hospice. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

WARE, Susan A., 59, of Sandston, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, George Beavers; and is survived by her husband, Jerry Ware; daughters, Shannon Young and Nikki Young; mother, Janette Beavers; twin sister, Sharon Thomas (Greg); sister, Lori Riley (Tim); stepson, Josh Ware (Shelbie); nieces and nephews; and her extended family at Richmond East Moose Lodge and The Sports Page Grill. The family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m., with a memorial service at 5 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart, 155 S. International Drive Mooseheart, Illinois 60539 or www.mooseheart.org. Susan was a proud native of Alabama. ROLL TIDE!

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Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 hold 40th reunion The Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 will have a joint 40th class reunion. Join us for dinner, cash bar and conversation from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel Richmond Airport.

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Credit card fraud less than $200 In 6 Months was reported in the 7200th block of Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville. Damaging public buildings, library materials less than $1,000 was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Entering property with intent to damage was reported

“Children’s television was a marvelous world in which to work. I have wonderful memories of that time, and I hope to give my readers an inside look at the world behind the puppets and a chance to indulge in a little nostalgia,” she said. She will be signing copies of “The Sweet Scent of Death” and “Death of a Dolly Waggler” on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Books, Beads, and More located at 8106 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more information, visit the website at lesleystjames.com.

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Identity theft with financial loss more than $200 was reported in the 15200th block of Indian Springs Lane, Montpelier. DWI: Second offense in 5 to 10 years was reported in the 11000th block of Washington Highway, Ashland. Concealment, price altering merchandise less than $500 was reported in the 7800th block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $1,000 was reported in the 9400th block of Charter Gate Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 6600th block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. DWI: Second offense in 10 years was reported in the 12300th block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Margel Drive, Hanover. Petit larceny, building was reported in the 10000th block of Pollen Drive, Mechanicsville. Exploiting a mentally disabled person for money, more than $200 was

reported in the 10300th block of Colonial Estates Circle, Glen Allen.

Concealment, price altering merchandise less than $500 was reported in the 8000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 13200th block of Ashland Road/Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Forging was reported in the 7500th block of Library Drive, Hanover.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 15400th block of Beaver Den Lane, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 15100th block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Possession of a Schedule III drug was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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

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Ashland Museum offers guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery The Ashland Museum will offer two guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery this fall. Susan Tucker, Woodland Cemetery Administrator, will lead a tour at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 7. Ashland did not have a cemetery prior to 1862. As soldiers were dying in makeshift hospitals around town, land was needed for a cemetery. Citizens and Confederate officers purchased land outside of town and established Woodland Cemetery. With property purchased from Betsy Hogg Tinsley, a free black woman, the small burial ground expanded, and in 1876, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter to Woodland Cemetery. Ground penetrating radar in 2015 established the sites of the first graves. Today, Woodland Cemetery is the final resting place for over 6,000 individuals, all of whom have interesting stories.

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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. And more! See preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/ patrick-henrys/scotchtown/ or call (804) 227-3500 for more details. Fall Event will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at New Hanover Presbyterian

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

fever research. Both walking tours will last 75-90 minutes. Museum members and students are free, and non-members are $15. Details and registration information can be found at ashlandmuseum.org or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314. Information submitted by the Ashland Museum.

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Local author Charles Tabb will be signing all five of his current novels, including Canaries’ Song, and his Detective Tony Pantera series at Books, Beads, and More at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville on from 10

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. see CALENDAR, pg. 18

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Community Back-to-school numbers do tell a story Energy, enthusiasm mark first week of school By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local ith almost 17,000 Hanover students returning to school last week, superintendent Michael Gill expected a few glitches in the opening day process. At last week’s school board meeting, Gill said the opening went better than expected. Sure, there were a few “hiccups,” but, overall he had high marks for the first week of school. “We were blessed with perfect weather, and it was truly a picture perfect start,” he told board members last week. “There is no such thing as a perfect start. There were hiccups that were quickly resolved and we are moving forward full steam ahead.” Enrollment numbers for the county had decreased during the COVID pandemic, but preliminary opening figures indicate an increase in the number of students attending Hanover schools this year. “We are at approximately 17,000 students right now, just under 16,600 face to face and just under 500 served in our Hanover Online School,” Gill said. Gill presented some opening week statistics that illustrate the massive effort required to educate the county’s children. “Daily, about 1,400 minutes of instruction were provided in our elementary schools, 47,000 blocks were taught at middle schools over the week and over 2,000 unique classes taught by our high school teachers just in the first week,” Gill said. More than 1,200 Zoom meetings were held with more than 500,000 cumulative minutes just in the first four days of school. “All of these things do not happen by accident. It happens by careful preparation throughout the summer by our incredibly talented staff,” Gill said. “Numbers don’t tell the whole story but they do put a lot of things in perspective.” In the first week, cafeterias served

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36,000 meals, not only to face-to-face students but for those being served online. “We had just under 200 buses doing over 700 total routes a day and they are averaging 9,500 miles total each and every day,” Gill said. “These numbers are important because when most of us think about school, we think of the learning going on in the classroom and do not think about the fact that the school division serves more meals than any restaurant in the county every day, drives more miles than Lyft and Uber put together,” Gill said. “So, there are so many different components that go in to making a successful school division.” The superintendent said that success hinges on a quality staff that is willing to go the extra mile. “It’s a talented staff that makes this happen.” More than 17,000 Chromebooks were distributed the first week of class, and 219 new teacher laptops were handed out. “We reached over 650,000 people through our communications department through social media. That was just last week,” Gill said. “Again the numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they do tell a story and we are very proud of that,” the superintendent said. “I had the opportunity to be at all of our 25 brick and mortar buildings last week, and, as I was there the comments from staff, administration, teachers, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, custodial crew and nurses said the same thing over and over again, which was there’s an energy in the air and you can feel it that was not present last year,” he added. Last year’s two semesters were accompanied with a sense of the unknown and unfamiliarity with changing conditions, but Hanover schools managed to offer both online and face-to-face instruction for the entire year. “We are proud of what took place last year, but there’s something about 97% being back versus 62%. You can feel a different energy. You can see a smile through a mask. We saw lots of smiles,” Gill said. The superintendent said the 20th anni-

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South Anna school board representative Bob May

versary of the 9-11 attacks were commemorated in each and every school in the county last week. Oak Knoll School partners with the Freedom Flag Foundation each year to mark the occasion. “We were the first school (Oak Knoll) in the area to have a piece of the World Trade Center actually at the school for the students to see and touch, and for our teachers to use from a lesson planning standpoint,” Gill said. At Mechanicsville High School, 2,977 flags were planted commemorating the lives lost on Sept.11, 2001. An additional 13 flags were placed in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan recently. “These efforts were school, administration, teacher and student driven... and we were so proud to have every one – without exception – of our schools take part in commemoration exercises on Friday,” he concluded. South Anna School Board representative Bob May said he also visited four schools in his district on opening day, and observed a similar type of enthusiasm and energy. “The one thing that is evident this year is the energy of our teachers and our administration,” May said. “All of them were outside welcoming children back at all four of the schools. You could just feel the excitement in the air and it was such a joy to see the interactions between the faculty and staff and those children as they returned to school.”

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Dee Dee Allen, instructional assistant, Cold Harbor Elementary School waves to a line of vehicles dropping students. Above, Samantha Cumby, instructional assistant at Cold Harber Elementary School, directs a student on the first day of the new school year, Sept. 8.

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Scotchtown celebration scheduled Oct. 2 Event is part of Hanover County’s 300th Celebration Staff Report Mechanicsville Local Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its 300th Anniversary and Fall Festival on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous Scotchtown tours. Michael Twitty, noted historian and author of the James Beard award winning book The Cooking Gene, will demonstrate hearth cooking and speak about AfroAtlantic culinary history. Historian and storyteller Valerie Davis will be on hand to discuss the African American experience. Also in attendance will be the Library of

Virginia with information about genealogy, The Mariners Museum presenting Maritime African Kingdoms, and the Hanover Master Gardeners who will have stations throughout the festival. Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and 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. COVID-19 protocols will follow local health guidelines and CDC for day of event. Event is rain or shine. No refunds unless event is canceled by Preservation Virginia. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children and are available online, and kids under 6 years are free. Tickets for Preservation Virginia members are $10. Tickets are also available the day of the event.

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Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its 300th Anniversary and Fall Festival on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares.

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CELEBRATIONS Hanover DASH providing rides for elderly, disabled Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries

Crone, Butler plan 2022 nuptials

elsey Elizabeth Crone and Chase Michael Butler, both of Mechanicsville, are pleased to announce their engagement. Kelsey is the daughter of Greg and Penny Crone of Mechanicsville. Kelsey is currently attending Randolph Macon College pursuing a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Chase is the son of Michael Wayne Butler and Katherine Lanell Butler, both of Mechanicsville. Chase is currently employed by M. W. Butler Electrical. A 2022 fall wedding is planned.

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KELSEY CRONE and CHASE BUTLER to be married in the fall of 2022

Married 65 years

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Joseph W. and Ruth Giles of Mechanicsville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2021. They have two children and two great-grandchildren.

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Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local Established in December 2019, Hanover DASH is proud to continue providing personalized transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, errands, employment and formal social programs for those aged 60 and up and persons with a disability. As of Aug. 30, riders had received nearly 7,000 completed trips, about half of which were for medical purposes. Errands are the second most frequent use but trips involving employment constitute a growing number. The number of residents receiving rides is steadily growing and the number of registered riders as of July was over 366. Each rider has a co-pay of $6 per one-way trip. In the coming

year, trip costs are anticipated to grow. Hanover DASH and Hanover County are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of this important service to our community and appreciate the willingness of riders to support the service in this way. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can also receive rides to medical facilities beyond the seven-mile buffer around the county boundary, such as the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center and the medical offices at Stony Point. To apply to be a Hanover DASH rider, a short registration form is required along with documentation to confirm Hanover County residency and proof of age (60 or over) or disability (short- or long-term). There is a new contractor, UZURV.

“We are excited to partner with UZURV to begin a new chapter for the Hanover DASH specialized transportation program,” said Jim Taylor, Deputy County Administrator. “UZURV provides quality services in 11 states and currently works with Chesterfield County and GRTC. Hanover DASH is still Hanover DASH, and it will now be UZURV working hard as our contractor to serve the specialized transportation needs of our community.” Hanover DASH riders who are registered can call 804-299-4367 (UZURV call center) to make their reservations. The call center is open Monday through Saturday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more details call 804365-DASH (3274) or visit www. HanoverDASH.org.

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information, visit the website at lesleystjames.com.

open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m. Society members and the public are invited to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Program starts at 7 p.m. Seating limited to 100 attendees. Preregistration is required by Sept. 29. Register at Hanoverhistoricalsociety. org/Events or call Art Taylor at 804449-6702. COVID Guidelines will be followed. Check web site for announcement if seating is closed or cancellation becomes necessary.

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The Atlee High School Class of 2001 is planning its 20-year reunion celebration on Oct. 9. Entertainment will include live music from the Bart Chucker Band, catered BBQ with all the fixings, beer/wine/liquor, a dunking booth, a caricature artist, prizes and more. The reunion is open to all AHS Class of 2001 alumni and a guest. Send pictures for the slideshow and seek additional information using AtleeRaiders2001@gmail. com or the group’s Facebook page. The class would like to thank the following sponsors who are helping to make the reunion possible: Atkinson Insurance Company, CardoMax, Matbok, Salon 606, T&G Interior Home Improvement, King William Florist and Harvey & Driggs PLC. Please help spread the word to any classmates you may know. Mechanicsville mystery author Lesley St. James will be signing copies of “The Sweet Scent of Death and Death of a Dolly Waggler” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Books, Beads, and More located at 8106 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more

The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. 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.

Thursday, Oct. 14 The Hanover County Historical Society will hold its first public meeting since COVID restrictions. Doors

Friday, Oct. 15 & Saturday, Oct. 16 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 see CALENDAR, pg. 23

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accompanying young sons were immediately drawn to vehicles that resembled ones owned by their fathers and sat in their driveways. Each car brought back a memory. Standing beside a 1955 Chevrolet, one browser replied, “this is just like the car my Dad owned.” The sentimental value of the — in some cases — priceless automobiles isn’t lost on the owners. In many cases some of the vehicles were purchased from the dealer and passed down through generations. Others attempt to recapture a memorable time in their lives by finding and restoring a car similar to the one they owned during that period. Mark Duval displayed a 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic convertible that has been in his family since it was purchased. “It’s been passed down through the family,” Duval said. He’s been the caretaker of the 46-year old family heirloom for the past seven or eight years. “The car was in excellent condition when I got it and it only needed some TLC,” he said. “The car only has 66,800 miles on it, so it hasn't needed a lot of work.” Duval considers himself a member of that Cruise-In community. “I try to go to as many of these as I can and when I have the time,” he said. “The people here are fun and knowledgeable and I like looking at all the cars, what came out or the factory and the modifications they’ve made.” And while almost every entry represents a significant investment of time and money, there’s another factor present at these events. “They take real pride in these cars,” Duval said. He explained his connection to the Caprice in an interesting way. “I have two vintage cars,” Duval said. “I will never sell this one, but I might sell the other one.” Some of the onlookers search for specific makes and models that provide a brief glimpse to a past they remember fondly. “I had a 1967 Camaro, so I always like to look at those when I come to these events,” Steve Howard said. “I love these old cars and it brings back memories for me.” Parks and Recreation registered the incoming vehicles and provided raffle drawings during the three-hour event. Recreation Program Director Marcy Durrer said the turnout was amazing considering it was the first Classic Car Cruise-In held since the pandemic. This is the fifth year for the event with two cruise-ins held annually, and Durrer

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Mark Duval displayed a Chevrolet Caprice convertible that has been in his family since purchased new. Jim Ridolphi/For The Local

Last week’s Cruise-In attracted fans of all ages to view automobiles from a bygone era.

said the popularity has increased and attracts fans of all ages. “It’s a great multi-generational opportunity for a family outing,” she said. “Some of these kids get to see the era of their grandparents or parents.” Durrer said the nostalgia factor is big, but the vehicles and their owners are the real stars of the event. “They take so much pride in their cars and this is an amazing opportunity for them to show them off,” she said. “It’s all here — fun, family, food, a little music and a great atmosphere. And we’re also part of the County’s 300th Birthday Celebration. I think this is what we need at this time.” NAPA in Ashland and Texas Roadhouse donated door prizes for raffle winners at the event. Hanover County Administrator John Budesky is a vintage truck owner and enthusiast and displayed his C-10 pickup at the show. He was also one of those fathers enjoying the vintage vehicles with his son. “We couldn't have asked for a better day for this event,” he said. “It’s really the community that makes this a great event. It’s a great family opportunity and one more event in our 300th recognition.” Budesky said it was refreshing to see a younger generation appreciating a group of cars, most of them 50 years old. He also referenced the nostalgia factor and its importance to the car culture. “I have a ’71 pick-up over there. My grandfather had the same truck,” he said. “The memories these vehicles bring back from childhood and sharing that with their kids and grandkids can create memories for the next generation.” Budesky also noted the element of camaraderie that permeates the Cruise-In

community. “There are Ford guys, Chevy guys, Pontiac guys, but at the end of the day, they all appreciate each other and the efforts they put in to these cars,” Budesky said. “Some of these folks I’ve talked to today are on their third show of the day. It’s a lifestyle for a number of these folks.” Melvin Frame spent most of his day answering the question, “What is it?” He sat beside possibly the most unique vehicle in last week’s show, a 1952 Allstate. “Sears sold the car and it was based on a model manufactured by the Henry J Company. The retail giant sold almost everything from its catalog, and for a couple of years in the early 1950s, sold the Allstate through the catalog for pick up at selected locations.” He found the car at another popular Cruise-In held at Brunettis Express, and after some negotiation with the owner, purchased the vehicle, one of 2,600 made that year. Frame admits there’s little left of the original car, pointing to an Oldsmobile engine that sits under the hood. The car is a combination of a variety of parts from various makes and models. “It’s got an S-10 frame and it has Ford, Datsun, Studebaker, Plymouth and Chrysler parts in it,” Frame said pointing to the trunk lid that once served as the hood of an old Studebaker. He readily admits to being a part of that car community that likes to cruise. “All of us just like old cars and muscle cars,” Frame said. “We just cruise in and we’ve made a lot of good friends this way, and we’re seeing more younger people at these events. I can’t think of a better way to spend the afternoon.”

Below, this year’s event featured a number of local vintage cars and their owners. Pictured above, is Tommy Thompson’s SS Chevelle, a car the Mechanicsville Drug Store owner bought in his high school days.

Frame spent most of his afternoon explaining exactly what he was displaying. Most visitors thought the vehicle was a Henry J. The vehicle was modeled after a Henry J, but manufactured by Willys.

Hanover’s Classic Car Cruise-In attracted more than 125 entries to this year’s event at Hanover High School.

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and wide appeal of the event and have tweaked the list of attractions through the ensuing years. “We were pleased with the turnout and it was obvious that our demographic was broad and included many families with young children,” Deal said. “Moving forward, we improved the food, the entertainment, and added more family activities.” After a year off due to the COVID pandemic, Deal said his team is anxious and excited to welcome visitors back this year. “Hanover AutumnFest is now our signature community event of the year,” Deal said. “The Tavern grounds become the backdrop for a full day of food, fun, and music.” Deal said this year’s event features a full lineup of food and activities to suit any taste. “The day features onsite produced smoked pork, beef brisket, and chicken, Brunswick stew, side dishes, and handmade pie,” he said. “In addition, there is local craft beer and wine, multiple/ varied musicians, bands and history, corn-hole and games and activities for the kids.” There’s also a special emphasis on activities for the younger kids and parents. “Young families can enjoy the pumpkin patch, and tons of children’s activities such as crafts, hair painting, hay slide, petting zoo, and magic show.” More than 1,600 people attended AutumnFest in 2019. Admission and most activities are free. “We are so pleased that this event returns on Sept. 25, 2021,” Deal said. He said the success of AutumnFest enables the Tavern to continue its numerous and various programs throughout the year. “Hanover Tavern is the center of the community and, over the course of the year, we host more than 40 programs

and events,” Deal said. “This brings people of all ages to enjoy a wide variety of Tavern offerings including but not limited to teas, pairing dinners, tap takeovers, live music, speaker series,paranormal investigations, live theater, exhibits, escape room, and an antique show.” The annual celebration shines a spotlight on those other programs, and offers new visitors a chance to enjoy the Tavern. “AutumnFest just happens to be the largest of our events and really showcases our nonprofit Foundation and the beautiful historic building and grounds,” Deal said. Anton Paar USA has sponsored the event since 2017, and, according to Deal, has been a wonderful partner for the annual event. “In 2017, Anton Paar USA joined us as the title sponsor of Hanover AutumnFest. They too, were looking for a way to do something good for the community as well as support a nonprofit,” Deal said. “They are a fabulous partner and have enabled us to grow this into a wonderful regional event,” he added. The festival’s success also depends on the many volunteers who work the event each year. “We rely on volunteers to make this and other events a success,” Deal said. “We would also like to thank the Hanover County Historical Society for providing tours of the Historic courthouse and old stone jail.” The festival has almost 80 volunteer opportunities, some of which still need to be filled. To volunteer, contact David Deal, executive director for Hanover Tavern Foundation at (804) 537-5050 ext. 24. Partnering with the County to celebrate this year's 300th Celebration adds even more significance to Hanover AutumnFest. “The 300th celebration

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Hanover AutumnFest will be held from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. this Saturday at Hanover Tavern. Admission is free.

is all about recognizing the history of Hanover County and the people that live here. There is no better way to celebrate than to have a community event at the Courthouse and Tavern, the two most recognized historic sites in the county,” Deal said. The county is hosting the “Historic Hanover 5K” run before AutumnFest begins and the new Hanover Museum of History and Culture will be open for visitors. The County's continuing birthday celebration and the return of visitors to the Tavern

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grounds are combining to make this year’s event special. “In 2020, we were unable to have a physical event,” Deal said. “We are thankful that the community still supported us as we smoked the meats and prepared other foods for a ‘togo’ event.” But, it wasn’t quite the same. “That was nice but nothing like having people here enjoying all that the Tavern has to offer. It will be so nice to see kids and families smiling and having fun,” Deal concluded.

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(:01) Gold Rush Å

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(8-ABC)

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Seinfeld

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››› “Die Hard 2” (1990) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. Å

The Shop

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

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(6-CBS)

College Football: Boise State at Utah State. From Romney Stadium in Logan, Utah. (N)

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(35-FOX) FOX NFL Sunday (N)

(12-NBC) (9:00) 2020 Ryder Cup: Day 2, Foursomes. (N)

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(WGN)

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(WGN)

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Major Crimes Å

30 for 30

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(TNT)

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(WTBS)

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››› “Creed II” (2018, Drama) Michael B. Jordan. Å (DVS)

(A&E)

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(PARMT) ››› “Tombstone” (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. ’ Å

(TNT)

(WTBS)

(11:45) ››› “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) Chris Hemsworth.

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(A&E)

Cold Case Files Å

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(DISC)

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››› “Despicable Me 2” (2013) ’ Å

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››› “Die Hard 2” (1990) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. Å

301

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(11:15) ›› “Battleship” (2012) Å

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320

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(:05) Yellowstone Å

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(:40) ››› “Hercules” (1997), Josh Keaton Å

“Babysitter’s Black Book” (2015) Spencer Locke.

(LIFE)

“Killer Contractor” (2019) Alyshia Ochse. Å

“Tempted by Danger” (2020, Suspense) Å

(AMC)

(11:49) ››‡ “Sixteen Candles” (1984) Å

(1:50) ››› “Grease” (1978) John Travolta. Å

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301

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(:06) ›› “Underwater” (2020) Å

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(:15) “Brave” (2012) Å

Big City

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(USA)

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“The Equalizer” (2014)

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(:36) ››‡ “Genius” (2016) Å

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10 PM

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(6-CBS)

(3:30) College Football: SEC: Teams TBA. (N) ’ (Live) Å

48 Hours (N) ’ Å

CBS6 News (:35) Storm of Suspicion

(35-FOX) (3:30) College Football: Iowa State at Baylor. (N) ’ (Live) Å

MLB Baseball (N) ’ (Live) Å

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Camp Meeting

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Untamed

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Death in Paradise Å

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(:13) ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Mark Hamill.

(DISC)

Expedition Unknown ’

(NICK)

››› “Despicable Me 2” (2013) ’ Å

(DISN)

Jessie ’

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(3:15) ›››‡ “Brave” (2012)

(LIFE)

“Homekilling Queen” (2019) Ashley Jones. Å

(AMC)

››› “Die Hard With a Vengeance” (1995) Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. Å

301

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(8-ABC)

WNBA Basketball

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(6-CBS)

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(12-NBC) (12:00) 2020 Ryder Cup: Day 3, Singles Matches.

(65-CW)

(WGN)

“Deadly Debutante” (2021) Angelina Boris. Å

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Global Citizen Live (N)

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Big Brother (N) Å

The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back! (N)

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Ring of Honor Wrestling News

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(:14) Yellowstone Å

(:09) Yellowstone Å

››‡ “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) Gerard Butler. ’ Å

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Alaskan Bush People ’ Lay Lay

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“Imperfect High” (2021, Drama) Nia Sioux. Å

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“Deadly Debutante” (2021) Angelina Boris. Å

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Side Hustle Lay Lay

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(:20) NFL Football: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers. (N) Å

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10 PM

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MLB Baseball: New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox. (N) (Live)

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››› “Grease” (1978, Musical) John Travolta. Å

9 PM

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››› “The Hunger Games” (2012) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

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7 PM

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(9:50) ››› “Tangled” (2010), Zachary Levi Å

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(:25) NFL Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams. (N) Å

Big City

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››‡ “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) ‘PG-13’ Å

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››› “The Goonies” (1985) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. Å

Latino

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Lay Lay

(:20) ›››‡ “Frozen” (2013) Voices of Kristen Bell. Å

“Bad Sister” (2016) Ryan Newman. Å

Song of the Mountains

“The Gettysburg Story”

Side Hustle Unfiltered Big City

Paid Prog.

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Expedition Unknown: Rediscovered Cult Treasure

(:20) ›››› “The Little Mermaid” (1989) Å

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(NBCSWSH) Washington Football

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(:35) Bull Unambiguous

›››‡ “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983) Mark Hamill. Å (DVS)

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Wild Ponies

››‡ “Child’s Play” (1988) Catherine Hicks.

(:40) ››› “Ferdinand” (2017) ’ ‘PG’ Å

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››› “Despicable Me” (2010) ’ Å

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Seinfeld ’

Banfield Å

››‡ “The Magnificent Seven” (2016) Denzel Washington. ’ Å

Mod Fam

(:15) ››› “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth. Å (DVS)

››‡ “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. ’ Å

(PARMT) (3:00) ›››‡ “Django Unchained” (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx. ’ Å

Big City

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(:45) ››› “Ant-Man and The Wasp” (2018) Paul Rudd.

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American Ninja Warrior

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Last Man

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Walk:Dead

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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, mailing address or email address and a planning committee member will follow up. There also is a Lee-Davis Class of 1970 website you can access. The Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 will have a joint 40th class reunion. Dinner, cash bar and conversation will be held from from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points

Hotel Richmond Airport. Tickets are $60 per person. Contact Connie Shingleton Miconi via email: camiconiauthor@gmail.com or text 239281-4490. Join their Facebook page: Springer Class of 1981 Reunion and Alumni Activities for more details.

The Hanover Humane Society is holding the seventh annual GrowlO-Ween dog event at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company, 11293 Airpark Rd in the Ashland Airpark from 2 to 5 p.m. The event features numerous dog-related activities including canine costumes. Admission is free. For more information, contact COTU at info@ cotubrewing.com, or the Hanover

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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.

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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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

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

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 Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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Prep football: Patrick Henry at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

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Prep football: Varina at Mechanicsville 7:00 p.m.

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PH not perfect, but still dominant in win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – Patrick Henry set out to get back in the win column after a loss at Hermitage the week before, and the Patriots wasted little time getting out in front of Deep Run when they visited the Wildcats Friday night. From the first quarter, when Patrick Henry scored on a 4-yard run to open the scoring, the Patriots dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage the entire evening, adding touchdowns in every quarter en route to a 34-0 victory. The score could have been more lopsided had not the Patriots made a handful of mistakes that killed drives—the kind of small mistakes that cost them in a one-point overtime loss to the Panthers. “We’ve still got a lot of growing to do,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “It’s still early in the year. There’s still things we’ve got to clean up. Sometimes, we’ve got to get out of our own way. We hurt ourselves at times. As we move forward in the season – it cost us last week – we’ve got to learn from those mistakes and get better.” Still, the Patriots weren’t bad. Patrick Henry drove steadily early in the game, picking up its first touchdown on a 4-yard run by quarterback Grayson Johnson with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Afterward, Patrick Henry’s defense stymied the Wildcats, getting stop after

“They were able to run the ball a little bit on us. They were able to establish some things,” Wakefield said. “They played hard. I know they haven’t had a ton of success early, but when you watch them on film – Coach (Joe) Mullenax does a good job with those kids – they’re fighting. They’re playing hard. They’re going to continue to grow and get better.” For much of the game, Deep Run’s defense could slow the Patriots down, but not stop them. But the Patriots stopped themselves on a couple of drives with penalties – not many, but enough to cost them a couple of potential scores. While the Patrick Henry offense spent most of the first half grinding away at the Wildcats, it joined the defense in breaking a pair of big plays in the third quarter. The first was a 68-yard touchdown run by Jayden Mines with 6:29 left. The second was a 69-yard pass from Johnson to Gracyn Ross with 1:22 left. “We’ve got different guys that can hurt you, and that kind of showed up tonight,” Wakefield said. “We have the ability to get the ball to different people and we did tonight. The kids stepped up when they needed to. So Jayden, Grayson, Ross – those guys did a really nice job. Grayson Johnson did a nice job of taking care of the Dave Lawrence/The Local offense this week. And then hat’s off to our offensive line up Patrick Henry’s Corenzo Hill-Green (17) sprints away from Deep Run defenders in the Patriots’ 34-0 victory Friday night. front for creating some holes stop throughout the game, and by Shamar Williams with 7:30 showed some spark. Several they could not string enough and protecting those guys.” even scoring a touchdown on remaining in the first half. Wildcat runners broke free for of those together to get into the a 36-yard interception return But Deep Run’s offense gains of 10 or more yards. But end zone. see DOMINANT, pg. 27

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September 22, 2021

Atlee struggles against undefeated Freeman By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILLE – They walked off their home field beaten, disappointed, but with heads held high. The Atlee Raiders knew they let too many scoring opportunities slip away, and, against a solid Douglas Freeman offense, it proved too much to overcome as the Mavericks rolled to a 38-6 victory Friday night, handing the home team their first defeat of 2021. “When you look at the bottom line, we were just not ready to play,” said Atlee head coach Matt Gray. “The kids played hard, but there were too many missed opportunities.” It was the Mavericks who cashed in on a scoring chance early as tailback Bradley Perkins raced up the middle for a 28-yard touchdown to take a lead they would never relinquish. The ensuing Atlee drive ended with a Zach Tschantre 33-yard field goal attempt that fell short. On the last play of the first quarter, Douglas Freeman quarterback Owen Fallen found Jahrell Horne, who caught a short pass and eluded two different defenders to reach for the pylon on a 24-yard pitch and catch for a 14-0 lead. Atlee (3-1) drove back down the field again, but Caleb Warren fumbled inside the 20 with 8:01 left in the half. The ball was recovered by Douglas Freeman at its 15. Less than a minute later, Fallen uncorked a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miguel Martin to increase the Mavericks’ lead. To add to their frustrations, the Raiders returned to the red zone just before halftime. Unable to reach the end zone, Tschantre attempted a 26-yard field goal which went wide.

first down. The Mavericks took over, asserting complete control of the game. Fallen led Freeman to two touchdowns in the third with a 31-yard pass to Karik Bullock and a 10-yard touchdown scamper of his own. The Raiders finally got on the board on a Tyler Garr 2-yard run with 9:31 left in the contest. Jeremy Bowman added a 26-yard field goal to complete the Maverick scoring. On the night, Fallen threw for 232 yards and three scores for Douglas Freeman, now 4-0 and squarely a contender in Region 5C. Sophomore Brooks Hollins was a bright spot for the Raiders, going 7-of-12 for 60 yards. Gray noted a consistency in a player who has less football experience than you would expect out of a starting quarterback. “Last spring, when he started practicing, his father told Joel Klein me that the first time he’d put for The Local on a helmet and chin strap was Above, Atlee last night,” Gray said, recalling running back a conversation from February. Caleb Warren “He has improved so much so (3) finds running room far this season. He’s very even with the help of keel. He’d react the same way fullback Scott if he threw a game-winning Holmes’ lead touchdown as opposed to an block. Warren led the Raiders interception in a state champiwith carries onship.” 20 times for That level of coolness will 111 yards serve Atlee well as they find against visiting themselves behind five undeDouglas Freeman in feated teams in Region 4B, with Atlee’s 38-6 their next opponent, county loss to the rival Patrick Henry, one of five Mavericks teams a half-game behind them Friday. Left, at 2-1. Atlee’s Tae Gilpin goes Winning games against airborne Region 4B opponents will be too late to critical to clinching one of eight block Jeremy bids in a 17-team region, so Bowman’s Gray was quickly ready to turn extra point. the page on Douglas Freeman, Atlee went to the locker room that’s on me,” Gray explained. second half saw the Raiders and a half, Caleb Warren, who and set his team’s sights on the at intermission down 21-0. “That’s my responsibility.” return to the red zone. On rushed for 111 yards, was “If we weren’t ready to play, The opening drive of the fourth down, needing a yard caught from behind short of the see STRUGGLES, pg. 28

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September 22, 2021

Yellow Jackets avenge loss to Bridgewater By Rob Witham for The Local BRIDGEWATER – When you attend a Broadway musical, you are usually dazzled by the spectacle, the talents, the overall performance. But the departing audience never knows what was missed, what was forgotten, and that which was executed incorrectly. A cursory view of the statistics behind No. 18 Randolph-Macon’s 31-13 win at

Bridgewater Saturday in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference opener for both squads reveal that the Yellow Jackets’ performance, while satisfying to the faithful who trekked northwest to Bridgewater to cheer on their team, left a different taste in the mouth of the man charged with leading it. “Hey, if we want to win some of these other games, we’ve got to play better,” Yellow Jackets head coach Pedro Arruza said. “I thought our offense’s perfor-

mance was subpar, I thought we got handled up front, I really do.” Arruza credited the defense’s effort early which kept Randolph-Macon (3-0, 1-0 ODAC) in the game early. Stephen Richardson’s interception of a Matt Lawton pass gave Randolph-Macon possession at the Bridgewater 24. Seven plays later, after being stopped by the Eagles defense at the 5-yard line, Chris Vidal hit a 22-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.

Bridgewater (2-1, 0-1), struggled all day with its running game. Demetreus Jalepes, whose long touchdown run late in the 2019 game sealed an ODAC title for the Eagles, was held to 22 yards on 12 carries. The Eagles managed just 231 yards of total offense, 204 in the air via Lawton, who finally got on the board on a 32-yard strike to Chad Jones on a fourth down to take a 7-3 lead with 9:49 left in the half. The major reason behind

DOMINANT Continued from pg. 25 Joel Klein for The Local

The O Line wasn’t the only group delivering great blocks. When Mines broke down the right side for his 68-yard score, he found his path cleared by his fellow receivers. “We saw that last week and we really talked to our receivers about that,” Wakefield said. “When they get their blocks, those blocks turn into touchdown blocks.” Patrick Henry’s final score came with 9:01 remaining in the game when Johnson conBeau Sahnow was the next nected with Camden Byrd for a most productive player for 4-yard score. Hanover. He had 10 carries for 129 yards and two touchHawks down Eagles downs. He also had two pass MECHANICSVILLE – receptions for 26 yards and one Hanover pounded visiting touchdown, and caught one of Mills Godwin Friday night, Elrod’s two-point conversion amassing more than 450 yards passes. total offense as it rolled to a James Poole had four carries 51-28 victory. for the Hawks for 67 yards and Quarterback Cole Elrod a touchdown and four recephad a hand in nearly half of that tions for 44 yards. Benjamin yardage. He completed 18 of 25 Chadwick had seven carries for passes for 149 yards, one touch- 34 yards. down and one interception. He Sahnow and Poole were part also connected for a two-point of a balanced receiver corps in conversion. Elrod carried the which each one finished with ball 21 times for 75 yards, three double-digit yardage. Chase touchdowns and three more Flora had six receptions for 40 two-point conversions. yards. Trent Turpin and Rock

Hanover’s Beau Sahnow outruns Mills Godwin Linebacker Ace Cooper to the goal line for an opening-drive touchdown in second half of the Hawks’ 5128 victory over the visiting Eagles Friday night.

Shraa each had three receptions, Turpin for 22 yards and Schraa for 17. Defensively, the Hawks were led by Zachary Tyler with 8.5 tackles – one for loss – and Jackson Curry with 6.5, one of them a sack. Payton Seelmann had four tackles and an interception. Mills Godwin was led by quarterback Luke Calveric, who completed 13-of-19 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. His prime target was Nick Clark, who finished with eight receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Patrick Henry 7 7 13 7 — 34 Deep Run 0 0 0 0— 0 PH — Johnson 4 run (Crabbe kick) PH — S Williams 36 interception return (Crabbe kick) PH — Mines 68 run (Crabbe kick) PH — Ross 69 pass from Johnson (kick failed) PH — Byrd 4 pass from Johnson (Crabbe kick) RUSHING PH: Mines 2-69, Green 15-95, Johnson 5-24, Thurston 3-8, Keck 3-7; DR: Gauch 13-17, Hummer 14-50, Swarray 2-4, Paster 10-61, Ciszek 1-2, Ragland 1-(minus 2). PASSING PH: Johnson 10-14-187-0; DR: Weisenberger 3-7-13-2. RECEIVING PH: Mines 5-77, Ross 2-75, Byrd 2-13, Berry 1-22; DR: Swarray 3-13.

the final score began to play out on the next Yellow Jacket possession, an 11-play, 66-yard drive which took 5:35 off the clock. Quarterback Presley Egbers scored on a 3-yard run to retake the lead at 3:37 left in the half. The Eagles’ drive to score before halftime ended abruptly as Jace DePriest batted a Lawton pass into the air. Matt Vergara hauled it in and returned it to the Bridgewater 30. On the very next play, Randolph-Macon went for the jugular, as Egbers lifted a pass to Zach Bowman, who hurried to get underneath the ball to catch it while still in the end zone. In 126 seconds, the Yellow Jackets had taken a 10-point lead. Once again, having won the coin toss and deferring to the second half, Randolph-Macon took the opening drive of the second half 70 yards in 10 plays, capped by a 7-yard scoring run from Justin DeLeon. It was one of two touchdowns the Powhatan product would score in the half, the other a 6-yard run with 7:14 left in the game. Sandwiched between them, Bridgewater was able to put together a 15-play drive capped by a short touchdown pass from Lawton to Stephen Kloosterman. Their two-point try failed. It was the eighth win for Randolph-Macon in their last 10 contests with Bridgewater, but the game carried significant weight in that the Yellow Jackets, the defending ODAC champions, face a schedule that began with the Eagles, and now continues with a home date Saturday at 1 p.m. against Washington and Lee, which rushed for 553 yards in a 63-7 win over Guilford to open conference play. The Generals’ deceptive offense is always difficult to pre-

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pare for, and Washington and Lee remembers the last time they played in Ashland all too well, seeing a nine-point lead evaporate in the game’s final 39 seconds as the Yellow Jackets won in stunning fashion 36-35. The 289 total yards offense the Yellow Jackets earned in Bridgewater Saturday won’t likely be nearly enough in what could become another shootout between the Yellow Jackets and Generals. As for Arruza, despite winning by 18 points, he was looking ahead. “We’ve got to play better everywhere. We’ve got to coach better,” Arruza said. “I’m going to move on from this one pretty quickly. I’m ready to roll on the Generals.” If Randolph-Macon wants to repeat as ODAC champions, they’d better be ready come Saturday. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. R-MC Bridgewater

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R-MC — Vidal FG 22 BRI — Jones 32 pass from Lawton (Hendren kick) R-MC — Egbers 3 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — Bowman 30 pass from Egbers (Vidal kick) R-MC — DeLeon 7 run (Vidal kick) BRI — Kloosterman 7 pass from Lawton (run failed) R-MC — DeLeon 6 run (Vidal kick) RUSHING R-MC: DeLeon 14-86, Egbers 17-63, Hale 11-49, Acevedo 2-6, Wallis 1-4, Team 1-(minus 1); BRI: Jalepes 12-22, Gilliam 1-18, Robinson 3-5, Tucker 1-1, Lawton 7-(minus 19). PASSING R-MC: Egbers 10-15-102-0; BRI: Lawton 23-36-204-2. RECEIVING R-MC: Bowman 1-30, Wallis 2-24, Hanratty 2-21, Hodge 3-16, Hunt 1-6, DeLeon 1-5; BRI: Jones 5-76, Jenkins 5-31, Johnson 4-25, Maclachlan 1-20, Gilliam 2-18, Robinson 1-13, Jalepes 2-11, Kloosterman 1-7, Drumgoole 1-3, Beck 1-0.

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R-MC defense holds firm against Seahawks Field hockey ends week with shutout of Goucher

well offensively to begin the second half as Anna Stribling, who seemed to be all over the field, fed Alaina McCoy off a penalty corner, giving McCoy the clear shot past St. Mary’s goalkeeper Meaghan Collins for a 2-0 advantage. Then came the fourth quarter, where a combination of three Snyder saves and six blocked shots helped Randolph-

Macon fend off a constant barrage of Seahawk attacks in the circle. It was a case of survive and advance, and the Yellow Jackets did, thanks in part to the experience found in Snyder. “Field hockey is a game of capitalizing on opportunities, and we capitalized on ours and stepped up defensively,” Weiss noted. “Today, we had two freshmen in (defensively) at one point. I told [Snyder] that the reason our backfield has confidence, and does so well, is because of her.” The Yellow Jackets followed up that victory with a 2-0 road conquest of Goucher Saturday afternoon as both McCoy and Ambrogi-Torres scored in the first period and the defense, once again, made it stand, not allowing the Gophers a single shot or penalty corner during the match. With three consecutive shutouts in the books, their next assignment is a huge one. The Yellow Jackets will host secondranked Johns Hopkins when it comes to Ashland Wednesday for a 7 p.m. match. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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ATL — Garr 3 run (run failed) DSF — FG 26 Bowman

By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND – There are times when statistics don’t tell the whole story. Despite being outshot 16 to 5 and watching the St. Mary’s Seahawks earn 13 penalty corners, including eight in a wild fourth quarter, RandolphMacon field hockey capitalized on their two best scoring opportunities and played lights-out defense to score a 2-0 shutout on Nunnally Field Wednesday night, the first of two shutout victories for the week to improve the Yellow Jackets’ record to 3-2. “As crazy as that was, going Dave Lawrence/ back and forth, the pace of the The Local Above, game, and St. Mary’s just had Randolpha fantastic front,” said a tired Macon Yellow Jacket head coach, Jess defender Weiss. “They just kept getting Ashlyn White (11) and corner after corner, and put us goalkeeper on our heels. We got a little Gatlin Snyder frantic, got a little bit out of our block the path game plan, but once we got the to the goal ball back, [we] realized what in the Yellow Jackets’ 2-0 [we] needed to do.” win over After a shot off Randolphthe visting Macon’s first penalty corner Seahawks was saved by the Seahawks Wednesday. four minutes into the game, the Left, defender Tori Mumm Yellow Jackets got a push four (23) interferes minutes later, helped in part with St. Mary’s by freshman Mia Kuhnle, who midfielder entered the game less than two Gabrielle minutes before feeding MariaCorder’s plans. Teresa Ambrogi-Torres, who fired the ball into the box for a goal of the young season. with Yellow Jacket goalkeeper from Celina Kaufman to pre1-0 lead with 6:06 left. For the Each team had one penalty Gatlin Snyder coming up big in serve the 1-0 lead at halftime. senior leader, it was her fifth corner in the second period, the final minute, stopping a shot The Yellow Jackets pushed

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RUSHING DSF: Bradley Perkins 11-79; Patriots, who come to Atlee on Owen Fallen 5-38, Ryan Bland 6-30, Macho Santiago 4-9, Kyle Smith 1-1; Friday at 7 p.m. ATL: Caleb Warren 20-111, Tyler Rob Witham can be reached Garr 11-60, Keith Green 4-15, Tae at sports@mechlocal.com. Gilpin 2-6. Freeman Atlee

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DSF — Perkins 28 run (Bowman kick) DSF — Horne 24 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Martin 49 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Bullock 31 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Fallen 10 run (Bowman kick)

PASSING DSF: Owen Fallen 11-17-2511, Ryan Bland 1-1-20; ATL: Brooks Hollins 7-12-60-1. RECEIVING DSF: Jahrell Horne 5-69, Kam Tucker 2-50, Miguel Martin 1-49, Karik Bullock 1-31, Ryan Bland 1-29, Cole Chizuk 1-20, Jake Lohmann 1-4; ATL: Tae Gilpin 2-20, Jay Oxford 3-17, Luke Jasinski 1-13.

JMU’s Ratke sets FCS career kicking records By Wayne Epps Jr. Richmond Times-Dispatch HARRISONBURG – How precisely does James Madison’s Ethan Ratke approach his job? Well, it’s practically scientific. “He’s like a kicking scientist,” James Madison coach Curt Cignetti said. “And he’s laserfocused.” Ratke, a former standout at Atlee High School, has been JMU’s primary placekicker since midway through his redshirt freshman year in 2017. He’s been persistently dependable, 72 of 85 on field goals and 176 of 179 on extra points entering this season. His consistency put him in position for some major career records entering the fall campaign, namely the FCS record for made field goals and the FCS record for scoring by a kicker. And Ratke, in the Dukes’ Colonial Athletic Association opener against Maine on Saturday, hit both marks. With a third-quarter field goal, his 75th career conversion, the fifth-season senior tied the field goal record. And, shortly thereafter, Ratke surpassed the career scoring record with an extra point. That was the 414th point of his career. With three more extra points, he finished at 417 points. Ratke extended both records since. On Sept. 19 against Weber State in Ogden, Utah, he kicked three field goals – of 44, 40 and 40 yards – to extend his field goal record to 78. He added four extra points as well, to extend that tally to 421. Ratke said it was hard to put into words what reaching both records meant. But he was quick to thank teammates, who helped him get there. “When you get to this point, like FCS records, all that stuff, it really couldn’t happen without

father, Raymond, in the summer before his freshman year at Atlee and entered the Raiders’ football program. After playing on the junior varsity teams his freshman and sophomore years, Ratke became a Times-Dispatch firstteam All-Metro pick as a junior and senior. He made 15 of 19 field goals and 113 of 116 pointafter attempts. He joined the Dukes as a preferred walk-on – JMU was the lone Division I school to extend such an opportunity. Ratke redshirted his true freshman season in 2016. He was pushed into action in October 2017, when then starter Tyler Gray went down with a season-ending hip injury. He etched his name in JMU lore early, with a then-program postseason record 46-yard, game-winning field goal against Weber State in December 2017. He’s been a fixture for the Dukes since. “That guy’s been a guy who’s come in here and worked since Day 1,” said JMU quarterback Cole Johnson, one of the members of the Dukes’ 2016 freshman class with Ratke. “And one of the hardest workers I’ve seen come through here, and it’s been great.” As a junior in 2019, Ratke broke JMU’s career field goals record with what was then his 40th conversion, against Elon that September. He later broke the Dukes’ career scoring record against Rhode Island in November, passing former running back Khalid Abdullah (270, 2013-16). Ratke hit a new career long, and JMU postseason record, 48-yard field goal against VMI in the spring season earlier this Mark Gormus/Times-Dispatch year. Former Atlee standout Ethan Ratke practices in this photo from 2015. Ratke is now in his record-breaking senior season at JMU. Asked about his consistency everybody. So, it really belongs CAA’s co-special teams player Ratke, a Mechanicsville with a friend one day put him Saturday, Ratke said he’s standto everyone,” said Ratke, who of the week. “And I’m just happy native, grew up playing soc- on a football path. He then on Monday was named the to be a part of it.” cer. But a trip to a field to kick trained regularly with his see RATKE, pg. 30

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NASCAR announces 2022 Cup Series schedule By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor NASCAR announced its 2022 schedule Wednesday, and, in keeping with the NextGen theme it has adopted for the new line of cars, there will be plenty of changes in the schedule, too. Some of them affect our local track. Richmond Raceway will still get two races next year under NASCAR’s 2022 schedule, but the spring race will be held even earlier in April and the formerly fall race will be held in August before the NASCAR playoffs begin. “It’s a special day for us in NASCAR as we release the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, which I would call the third evolution of the NextGen schedules that we’ve had,” said NASCAR Senior Vice President for Strategy and Innovation Ben Kennedy. “We saw some changes in 2020, new tracks added to the schedule in 2021. There’s a lot of exciting announcements today as part of the 2022 schedule.” One of the biggest changes is that the Clash – a prelude to the Daytona 500 – will not be held in Daytona in 2022. Instead, the race will be held on a quartermile track constructed inside the Los Angeles Coliseum. It is quite a change from a past in which the NASCAR season traditionally began in

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ing on a mountain of people who’ve gotten him to a point in which he could reach his records. He mentioned his longtime long snapper and his holder, Kyle Davis and Alex Miller. Also his long snapper and his holder earlier in his

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Richmond Raceway will again get two Cup Series races in 2022, but both will be held earlier in the season than typical of the past.

Daytona. Kennedy said the switch is recognition that Los Angles is the No. 1 market for NASCAR fans and the No. 2 market for television viewership. Plus, the Coliseum is a historic venue. “You think of the number of Olympics they’ve had there with two, a number of Super Bowls, Rams games, Chargers games The USC Trojans have played there since 1923,”

Kennedy said. “They are coming up on their hundredth-year anniversary. We will be the first big event they will have there as part of that. Looking forward to that. Looking forward to seeing the Clash on February 6th next year.” NASCAR is also adding the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois— close to Saint Louis—to its Cup Series schedule.

As for Richmond, the spring race moves up to Sunday, April 3. It will be followed by a race at Martinsville on Saturday, April 9, and a dirt race at Bristol on Easter Sunday, April 17. Kansas Speedway gets the playoff race that had been held in Richmond. Instead, Richmond Raceway’s second race of the season will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14. Bristol gets a playoff race on Sunday,

Sept. 17, and Martinsville gets the next-to-last playoff race on Sunday, Oct. 30. The NASCAR Cup championship race will again be held in Phoenix on Sunday, Nov. 6. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

career, Brett Siegel and Hunter Etheridge. “Everybody’s just put so much faith in me, and it’s given me all this confidence,” Ratke said. In August, before the season, Ratke said he tried to put the approaching FCS records out of mind. But he knocked one field goal and nine extra points in JMU’s Sept. 4 season

opener. Then teammates and fans vocalized where Ratke stood on Saturday, which made it tough not to think about it. Ratke didn’t realize he set the scoring record on the extra point that sent him over, but Miller was there to congratulate him. Dan Carpenter set the records for career field goals and career scoring by a kicker

at Montana from 2004-07. His scoring record is listed as 407 in the FCS record book, but he also ran for a touchdown, giving him 413 points. The Division I field goals record of 96 by Arizona State’s Zane Gonzalez (2013-16) and the Division I kicker scoring record of 499 by Oklahoma’s Austin Seibert (2015-18) are reachable for Ratke.

He’ll have a chance to grab the FCS field goals record outright this Saturday in a major matchup for third-ranked JMU (2-0) at 10th-ranked Weber State (1-1). It’ll be a chance for a full-circle moment for Ratke, against the same program he registered a milestone against as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Ratke can’t deny that the symbolism has crept into his

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2022 Cup Series schedule Feb. 6 Clash (L.A. Memorial Coliseum)

Feb. 17 Duel at Daytona Feb. 20 DAYTONA 500 Feb. 27 Auto Club March 6 Las Vegas March 13 Phoenix March 20 Atlanta March 27 Circuit of the Americas April 3 Richmond April 9 Martinsville April 17 Bristol Dirt April 24 Talladega May 1 Dover May 8 Darlington May 15 Kansas May 22 All-Star (Texas) May 29 Charlotte June 5 World Wide Technology Raceway June 12 Sonoma June 26 Nashville Superspeedway July 3 Road America July 10 Atlanta July 17 New Hampshire July 24 Pocono July 31 Indianapolis Road Course Aug. 7 Michigan Aug. 14 Richmond Aug. 21 Watkins Glen Aug. 27 Daytona Sept. 4 Darlington Sept. 11 Kansas Sept. 17 Bristol Sept. 25 Texas Oct. 2 Talladega Oct. 9 Charlotte Roval Oct. 16 Las Vegas Oct. 23 Homestead-Miami Oct. 30 Martinsville Nov. 6 Phoenix

thoughts. But the same laser focus, and scientific approach, will be there at game time. It’s been the foundation of his success. “When we get there I’m just going to be thinking about doing whatever kick I got to make,” Ratke said. “And that’s all I’m going to try to think about.” Wayne Epps can be reached at wepps@timesdispatch.com.

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

Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets

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

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered 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 804-7810338.

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. see CALENDAR, pg. 33

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

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

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

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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

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Youth Group Wed. nights at 6:00 p.m. Pastor, Stephen Kendrick www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

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

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

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

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

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Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

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

3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Making each one a witness!

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

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

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

New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST 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 Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 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

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

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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

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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

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

Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small! 25 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 804-262-8845

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352 A Premier Landscaping Company in Richmond, we specialize in delighting our clients with stellar service and great value! Full Service & Curb side leaf removal Full-Service Landscaping Landscape Design & many other services! Licensed & Insured Call for a free quote (804) 220-0440! BC LAWN CARE Mowing, Mulching, Leaf Removal, & Much More! Free Estimates! Call 804-432-4512

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

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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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

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

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

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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

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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 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947.

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.

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

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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.

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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 804-445-5923 to get your name put on our list at the Covenant Woods reception desk.

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HANOVER COUNTY 2021 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF Due October 5th, 2021 Notice is herewith given that all second half 2021 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 5th, 2021. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2021; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2021, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2021, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you. If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128. M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

ABC LICENSES The Preserve at Dundee LLC Trading as: The Preserve at Dundee 7301 River Rd. Hanover, VA 23069-1815, Hanover County, Virginia 230691815. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Bed and Breakfast license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Richard Barrett / 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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LUCILLE SHAFFER, ET AL., Respondent(s). ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in the County of Hanover, Virginia, described as follows: Tax Map No. 8707-20-4247 Account No. 10171986 All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, lying and being in Henry District, Hanover County, Virginia and designated as Lot No. 17, on the Plat of the subdivision of E.T. Hicks, made by T. Crawford Redd & Bro., Surveyors and Engineers dated June 24, 1948, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, in Plat Book 17, Page 19, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. And being the same real property conveyed to Lucile Shaffer from Samuel Bell and Brenda T. Bell by Deed dated October 6, 1975 and recorded on November 5, 1976 in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Hanover County, Virginia in Deed Book 409, Page 101. This description is made subject to all easements, conditions, agreements, restrictions, and reservations of record which affect the property herein described including but not limited to those recorded in Deed Book 131, Page 355; Deed Book 130a, Page 158; Plat Book 17, Page 19. IT APPEARING that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the identity and location of certain parties to be served, that the last known addresses for the Respondents herein are as follows: Lucile Shaffer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is 1105 Georgia Ave., Glen Allen, Virginia 23060; Lucile Shaffer c/o Debra Wright, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is 505 Shrewsbury Rd., Henrico, Virginia 23229; Holbert Samuel Shaffer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Walter Haskel Shaffer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; David Jack Shaffer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Roy Franklin Shaffer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address i k l h ff h i b

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GENERAL Automotive Technician - seeking experienced automotive technician with good diagnostic skills. Full-Time, M-F, 8am-5pm, every other Saturday, 8am12pm. Must have own tools. Guaranteed Salary up to $950 per week or 50% commission whichever is greater. Paid vacations and holidays off. Contact Eddie or Grace 804-226-4131 NEWSPAPER CARRIER WANTED in the Mineral/Louisa areas. Good supplemental income. Carriers are independent contractors and must have: dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and Virginia insurance. Hours of availability are 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM, seven days a week. For more information, please call Rita Stetson 804-229-4696.

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ADVERTISING & BUS. DEV. Automotive Account Supervisor in Richmond, VA to identify client/agency needs & dvlp persuasive proposals to meet needs & opportunities. Dvlp, maintain, & manage advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards, & other BI solutions. Assess the effectiveness of the dsgn & exhibit the presentational/ informational materials & coord the production & spatial configuration of communicational materials in accordance w/ Asbury’s brand profile strategy. Direct the hiring of advtg, promotions, & mktg staff & oversee their daily activities, & evaluate their performances & report to the executives. Req’d: Master’s deg in Mktg, or a related field. Coursework focusing on problemsolving using data & building new analytics capabilities using statistical tools (SPSS, SAS or similar). Knowl & practice of data collection methods, sampling, questionnaire dsgn. Mail resumes to James Williams, General Manager, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 2905 Premiere Pkwy, Ste 300, Duluth, GA 30097.

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