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Hanover Shopping Week promotes local businesses By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local

ust in time for the busiest shopping time of the year, the Hanover Economic Development Department and the Hanover Chamber of Commerce are launching a program designed to attract customers to local Hanover businesses during the busy holiday shopping season. “We are going to take just a couple of minutes to share with you our Shop Local campaign and how we are going to promote business here in Hanover for the holidays,” Chamber executive director Melissa Haley told supervisors last week. Economic Development Existing Business Manger Jessica Hartness explained the origins of the Shop Local campaign that began in the spring and the potential that these types of campaigns can have on local business. “Back at the beginning of this year, we had some interest from the busi-

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Hanover Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Haley, left, and Economic Development Director in charge of Existing Business Jessica Hartness unveiled a plan at last week's Board of Supervisors meeting designed to attract customers to local businesses during the week of Nov. 20 through 29 called Hanover Shopping Week.

ness community about getting a better idea of exactly how shopping locally impacts the local economy and our

More treats than tricks! Joel Klein for The Local

More than 180 residences in Ashland participated in the Town’s Trick or Treat celebration during the weekend. Houses along the tracks were decorated for the occasion, and special events were planned around the town and the county for special trick-or-treating events. There was even a pub crawl for the older goblins on Friday night.

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local businesses,” she said. “After some talk ,we ended up hiring a videographer who put together a video reiterating the significance of spending their dollars locally,” she added. That Shop Local program was unveiled in May and showcased local businesses and provided marketing materials such as window signs promoting the program. Local businesses were also featured in short vignettes on the agency’s website. “For the most part, we received positive feedback from the community we were intending to help,” she said. “ We thought how can we capitalize on this campaign that we launched in May to help businesses during this important shopping week of the year.” November 20 through 29 is the busiest shopping week of the year, a traditional flurry of consumer activities that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The week also included Hanover’s birthday and is part of see SHOPPING, pg. 7

County economy bounces back after COVID By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local By every indication, Hanover’s economy has reached full recovery mode only months after a devastating pandemic threatened to stifle growth and threaten the future of economic development in the county. Economic Development Director Linwood Thomas presented the department’s annual financial report to supervisors last month and listed a variety of developments that erase any doubt regarding the county’s ability to rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. During the past five years, the amount of assessable commercial land has increased by more than 20%, and it saw a 6% increase over the last year. Thomas said the amount of commercial real estate in the Richmond area has skyrocketed, coupled with the fact that Hanover has added a substantial amount of product to its inventory. “I think in the next 24 to 36 months you will continue to see these commercial assessed

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Linwood Thomas presented his annual economic development report at last month’s board of supervisors meeting. Despite challenging conditions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanover’s economy is on its way to recovery with a number of new business announcements and openings during the past year.

values skyrocket,” Thomas said. While most of the region has suffered through increased office vacancy rates, the county’s rate of available office space has actually decreased, a positive sign for the health of the county’s economy. Hanover only accounts for about 3% of the available office space in the metro Richmond region, and the county’s office space is largely dominated with see DEVELOPMENT, pg. 15

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abitat for Humanity is known worldwide for building homes. However, one of its lesser-known programs is its thrift store, the ReStore. Proceeds from all sales go directly to their vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Locally, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity operates a ReStore at Atlee Road and Rt. 301 in Mechanicsville. It has an ever-changing selection of new and gently used home improvement materials, furniture, appliances and more. Items that are donated to the ReStore get a second chance at life rather than being taken to a landfill. And for over 20 years, the environmentallyconscious staff and volunteers have taken this to another level. With an all-volunteer crew, they collect aluminum cans to be recycled, along with broken or unsellable appliances. Those metals are turned into cash and all of the resulting funds go to building affordable homes and making critical repairs. In Habitat’s last fiscal year, the recycle program collected $24,500 through recyclables. Based on ReStore sales,

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they collectively eliminated 761,514 pounds from local landfills. Hanover and King William Habitat is currently in a grant competition where the Habitat affiliate who collects the most cans in weight wins $10,000 from Novelis. Since June 1, they have collected 3,960 pounds equaling $2022.65. Anyone wanting to help in this endeavor can drop their clean cans off at the front of the ReStore at Atlee Road and Route 301 or in a designated ‘can hut’ at any Hanover transfer station. The ReStore is not your ordinary thrift store. By reducing, reusing, and recy-

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Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The men of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church will be preparing and selling Brunswick stew again this year! For $9 a quart you will enjoy some of the most delicious Brunswick stew in the area. We strongly encourage you to preorder your stew by calling the church office at (804) 746-

5118 before Thursday, Nov. 11. Church office hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pick-up will be on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8-10 a.m. Stew not sold in the preorders will be available for purchase on Saturday morning. And what is stew without something sweet? No worries, the women of the church will also be selling their fabulous baked goods on Saturday morning! If you have any questions, contact the church office.

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Arrest made in child pornography case On Oct. 20, Hanover Sheriff ’s Office ICAC investigators, who are also assigned to the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, executed a residential search warrant in the 9300 block of Drawbridge Road. After the executing the search warrant and collecting further information, Robert William Whittemore,

61, Mechanicsville, has been charged with one count of Indecent Liberties with a child (Felony) and 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (F). Whittemore is currently being held at Pamunkey Regional Jail with no bond. This case remains under investigation. Anyone with further information about this case is asked to contact the

Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. Information submitted by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Sept. 21

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

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7200th block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, building was reported in the 12200th block of Eagles Point Lane, Ashland. Larceny, etc., second conviction was reported in the 7800th block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, less than $500, not from person was reported in the 9900th block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville. Threats: In writing at school or a school event was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run causing injury or death, failure to notify police was reported in the 7200th block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny-auto theft was reported in the 10000th block of Whitesel Road, Ashland.

DWI: first offense was reported in the 3700th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10200th block of E Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000 or more was reported in the 9200th block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Use of a person’s identity with intent to harass or intimidate was reported in the 9000th block of Apiary Court, Mechanicsville. Larceny of property, greater than $500, with intent to sell was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

with damage greater than $1,000 was reported in the 9000th block of Times Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 6600th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: Third offense within 5 to 10 years was reported in the 16000th block of Lone Oak Road, Montpelier.

DWI: BAC >.20, first offense was reported in the 9900th block of Puddle Duck Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 8300th block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6400th block of Harbor Drive, Mechanicsville.

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No endangerment-driving with revoked license was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 11400th block of Haltonshire Way, Glen Allen.

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

Sept. 22

Damage to vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 13500th block of Providence Run Road, Ashland.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 7100th block of Sunset Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obstructing justice, no force was reported in the 8100th block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200th block of Cactus Road, Mechanicsville.

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Embezzlement, less than $200 was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 8500th block of Lincoln Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 13400th block of Greenwood Church Road, Ashland.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Nov. 3 The Whistle Stop Theatre Company of Ashland will present their production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town on Nov. 3, 12 and 13 at the Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street in Ashland. The Nov. 3 performance begins at 7 p.m. and admission is offered on a pay what you will basis for that performance only. The Nov. 12 performance also begins at 7 p.m. with regular admission. A matinee performance is scheduled Nov. 13 with a 3 p.m. curtain, doors open at 2:30 p.m. Guests are required to present proof of vaccination at the door and remain masked unless consuming concessions, and may choose their own seats upon arrival and are encouraged to consider social distancing. Purchase tickets at https://whistlestoptheatre.weebly.com/ purchase-tickets.html

Thursday, Nov. 4 The Ashland Museum History Talk will begin at 7 p.m. Frank Hargrove,

Hanover County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will present a program of Hanover records from the clerk’s office archives. Hargrove has been digitizing the County records dating back to 1732. Email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or call 804-368-7314 for details on this free presentation.

Saturday, Nov. 6 A Community Salt Fish Breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. A buffet menu including salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. Admission is $10 for adults and children 6 and under, free. Inside or outside seating is provided, and carry out is also available. Sponsored by Enon United Methodist Church.

concert by Richmond folk favorite George Turman. The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Road in Glen Allen. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door for adults; children 12 and under admitted free of charge, and teens 13-18 admitted at half price. Contact (804) 323-4288 or info@shadygrovecoffeehouse.com. Visit www. shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.

Sunday, Nov. 7 The Ashland Church of God, located at 407 Myrtle Street in Ashland invites the community to a Fall Fest beginning at 10:30 a.m.. Lunch will be served and there will be games for all ages including corn hole, tug of war, cake walk, inflatables and face painting. A horse drawn hay ride will be available for kids of all ages.

The Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its 20th season with an outdoor

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Veterans Day ceremony planned at Hanover Veterans Memorial All are invited to honor our military veterans by attending a Veterans Day memorial ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park on Thursday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Veterans who served and are currently serving to ensure our freedom will be honored. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Kevin Glathar, U.S. Marine Corps Commander. Ret. Mr. Joseph Clodfelter will lead the laying of the Memorial Wreath, escorted by the commanders of the American Legion Post 175 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9808. Veterans of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department will perform the Rifle Salute. George Navas, Chairman of the Hanover County Veterans Memorial Committee, will serve as master of ceremonies, and Kelly Schips of American Legion Post 175 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Memorial and honorary pavers

will be available for purchase at a discounted cost of $75 if purchased at the event through Nov. 19. Hanover Wayside Park is located at 8225 Hanover Wayside Road, Hanover, off of U.S. Route 301, approximately 1 mile north of Hanover High School. Parking will be available at Hanover Wayside Park. Dedicated in 2007, the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial honors Hanover military veterans who were killed in hostile action from World War I to the present day and those who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at (804) 365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

Introducing…. We are pleased to announce that effective November 1, 2021 Karnes Heating and Air Conditioning of Mechanicsville, will be merging with Stanley Quality Systems, Inc. of King William. We are forging a new company with enhanced experience and expertise within the HVAC industry. Our merger will create a more comprehensive infrastructure allowing for greater efficiency. We will continue to serve the Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, King William, King & Queen, Richmond and portions of the Middle Peninsula. We hold similar values and philosophies on doing business: producing a quality job for the customer, an emphasis on honesty and integrity, and the importance of bringing a positive attitude to work. Though we will now operate as one company—Karnes & Stanley Heating and Air—you can rely on the same personal working relationships that you have had in the past. You will still be dealing with the same people, and you can depend on the same quality of work.

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Rabies vaccination clinics begin Nov. 6 All dogs and cats (including so-called ‘barn cats’) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age. For dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination. Hanover Animal Control will make it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding two rabies drive-through vaccination clinics this November. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $10 per dog or cat. Dates and locations could change. Pay by cash or check only. Clinics will be held: Saturday, Nov. 6, at Patrick Henry High School from 9 a.m. to noon. Patrick Henry High School is located at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. Dr. Scott Nevaiser is the vet. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Hanover County Administration Building from 9 a.m. to noon. see RABIES, pg. 9

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ach Tuesday, a group of veterans meets in the pub at the New Harmony at Hanover Independent Living and Assisted Living community to share stories and memories of their time in the service. They represent all branches of service and come from all backgrounds, bound together by a common denominator called sacrifice and service. During the month of November, a special table is displayed with pictures of the vets and mementos from their time in service. The artifacts are proudly displayed in the lobby of the Harmony. With Veterans Day right around the corner, it’s important to recognize these heroes and show appreciation for their service. Harmony is doing that by holding a special Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Independent Dining Room. The Mechanicsville High School ROTC Honor Guard and American Legion Post 175 will participate in the ceremony honoring the

veterans, followed by a buffet lunch and a trip to the Virginia War Memorial for a day of remembrance there. The stories of these veterans is as varied and different as the men themselves, but all tell a story of patriotism and dedication to a cause. Charles West served in the Army as a staff sergeant in Korea after the war. Herb Gradle enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 and retired in 1971 as a lieutenant colonel. He said, “I served with my fellow Marines and our service associates to preserve what was, is and will continue to be the greatest nation God gathered on this Earth.” William Corvello enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 and was promptly sent off to Korea. He ended his career in Norfolk, assisting in the processing of intelligence information dealing with Russian Order of Battle. He is very proud to have served his country that he loves so much. The public is invited to come by and honor these veterans as they celebrate their special day on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., or stop by the pub any Thursday at 2 p.m. to meet them and hear their amazing stories.

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Charles West, left, and Herb Gradle are two of seven veterans who reside at Harmony and will celebrate this upcoming Veterans Day with a special program at the facility. The public is invited.

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The thread that binds a community By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

ighting fires by its very nature is a dangerous and demanding job, and finding individuals to perform that duty is becoming more difficult with each passing year. While the number of paid fire/EMS staff has steadily increased in the past decade, recruiting and retaining volunteers becomes more difficult with each passing year. Volunteer fire departments are vital and integral parts of the public service community but have experienced a decrease in the number of those willing to serve in recent years. For small communities, it’s been a constant struggle to maintain the numbers necessary to provide vital services. Towns and localities with less than 10,000 people often depend solely on the efforts of volunteers to staff their fire departments. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, volunteer fire departments across the country save taxpayers more than $139 billion in firefighter costs annually, and volunteers comprise about 70% of America’s firefighting force. Communities like Goochland, Powhatan and Hanover are experiencing those same difficulties in attracting and retaining volunteers in their programs, all of which enjoy a proud tradition of longstanding volunteer fire departments and auxiliaries in their localities. And while the number of volunteer recruits diminishes, the number of calls has exploded across the nation. Many of the communities affected have aging populations where the volunteer pool is limited, and doing the physically demanding work is just too difficult for some residents. Often a younger generation of newer residents have not established a community bond, which makes public service less of a priority.

In addition, businesses who once supported and provided jobs for the volunteers by allowing flexible schedules in order to meet community emergencies are few and far between, and volunteers often work at hourly paid regular jobs that do not offer that same flexibility. The demands are great and the rewards measured by the appreciation of a community and the pride instilled by doing a job well and lending a helping hand. The time and effort required to serve is also significant, as volunteer firefighters require the same training as career employees. And one cannot discount the burnout factor associated with volunteer fire/EMS employees. Calls have steadily increased, accounting for a 300% increase in the past decade. There’s also a substantial risk of injury or illness associated with the work, and many forms of cancer are linked to hazardous materials encountered routinely by firefighters and EMTs. It’s also important to recognize that volunteering does not always equate to hauling heavy equipment up numerous flights of stairs while wearing pounds of burdensome equipment. Many departments are emphasizing the need for volunteers to perform other duties like clerical work, maintenance and education programs. The bottom line is these volunteers are needed more now than ever, not only for the vital services they provide, but for the overall health of a community. When volunteers are involved, it often indicates a vibrant community where residents take the role of public service personally. For most of it, the concept of volunteer fire departments is as American as apple pie or a Labor Day Parade down Main Street. It’s also important to recognize the amazing will of those who sacrifice so much to ensure their communities are safe and residents feel taken care of, and the important thread that volunteers provide.

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Reader explains reasons for his vote Dear Editor: I want to thank you first for allowing me and others to write about issues of the day and almost always you have printed them in the Local. I am also thankful for the Local's coverage of our community. There was passed by the Virginia General Assembly in the unnecessarily long Special Session I of 2020 a bill that has to rank among one of the silliest - and dangerous to the public laws in at least Virginia history. It was HB 5058. It effectively prohibits the enforcement of certain traffic laws such as defective lighting on vehicles. Now a deputy sheriff cannot legally stop a driver for a bad tail light, or bad brake light, or a number of other defective equipment prohibited by law. The original bill that passed the Virginia General Assembly even prohibited stopping a vehicle for bad headlights! But the governor amended it (Governor Northam should have vetoed it in its entirety) to allow a stop of a vehicle for bad headlights if at night. We should all be thankful! This bill can affect public safety on the highways. Dangerous vehicles are out and now drivers will have to be more vigilant. In 2021, a delegate introduced a

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bill to repeal or substantially alter this silly, dangerous law. It was Del. Scott Wyatt. His bill was defeated in subcommittee. (One of the delegates to vote to repeal this silly law is named Jason Miyares.) Elections matter. Voting matters, which is why I early voted. This is not the only silly bill voted in by the Democratic majority in Richmond. HB 5055 requires police agencies (thankfully not sheriffs) to have a civilian review board to investigate police misconduct. I favor the idea personally. Police should be accountable. But there was NO requirement for retired or former law enforcement officers who left in good standing to be on that board. A civilian review board can be packed with anti-police activists now. I do have some concerns about Glenn Youngkin. But I do think he brings a fresh face to politics. I think he has tried so far to be positive in his campaign. So I voted early: Youngkin for Governor, Sears for LG and Miyares of AG in this election as well as Del. Wyatt. Elections count. Elwood Earl "Sandy" Sanders Jr. Mechanicsville

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Mechanicsville Theatre Company to present ‘Matilda the Musical’ Recycling, shredding Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Mechanicsville Theatre Company will present Matilda the Musical on Stage on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Mechanicsville High School auditorium. Can Matilda overcome her closeminded parents and a beastly school principal? Come watch an endearing little girl steal your heart in Matilda the Musical. Matilda is based on the 1988 children’s novel by Roald Dahl and

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the county’s ongoing 300th Celebration. “As part of our Shop Local Campaign, we put together Hanover Shopping Week. Local businesses can participate by promoting discounts, give-aways or any kind of offering that they want to exhibit during this time frame,” she said. “They can register with the Chamber’s website in order to get those give-aways shared with the public. This really gives the merchants an opportunity to advertise on a larger platform with the community and its residents and give the residents some new businesses they haven’t visited in the past.” They plan to get the word out through social and print media and initially targeted about 25 to 30 business, but the positive response forced them to increase that number to 40. “As of earlier today, we already have 20 so we are upping our goal to 40,” she said. Haley said the effort depended on a local business to design a poster and postcard to accompany and

promote shopping week. Packets containing the posters and other promotional material will be sent to all participants that include flyers that can be distributed locally. The promotion will also feature road signs placed at strategic locations around the county to raise awareness regarding the program. The promotion also has a public website, hanovershoppingweekva.org. “What we are hoping is that we can really just blanket the county in lots of ways and make people aware of the website and drive all of the traffic to that,” Haley said. “It is intentionally not a website that is hosted by the Chamber of the County so that there’s no re-routing or things like that that need to happen. Both of our offices have the ability to use and edit the website so we can both make sure it stays up

adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The story introduces 5-year-old Matilda, who is precocious and has telekinetic powers. She overcomes the many obstacles created by her family and school and helps her favorite teacher to claim what is rightfully hers. Matilda premiered on Broadway April 11, 2013. At the 2013 Tony Awards, the show won five awards, including the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly. Mechanicsville Theatre Company features Elise Rochet as Matilda, Sophie Lynn as Miss Honey and Saige

to date.” Haley thanked the Planning Department for allowing the road signs to be placed near intersections and she also expressed appreciation for the landowners who allowed the signs to be placed on their property. The signs measure 6 X 4 feet in diameter. “They are easy to read as you are driving by,” Haley said. “there’s not a lot of information on there; just what you need to know — how to get to the website, the days and what we are doing.” “We’re really excited to have the opportunity to put these out and this is probably the way most of our citizens will find out about the program,” Haley said. “Hopefully, they’ll see the media and the flyers, but they are definitely driving around and we do have at least eight of these around the county at all the key intersections that hopefully will be seen.” Those efforts will be bolstered by an advertising campaign that includes email contact lists. “There are about 300 businesses that really fit the category of being a part of this type of program. It includes retailers and restaurants,” Haley said. An intense social media

Grady as Ms. Trunchbull. The cast also includes MHS Seniors John Sadler, Katelyn Wood, Serena Dean, Isaiah McClain and Rachel Holley. The student production team includes Sam Matthews, production stage manager; Emilie Dinch, light board, and Heather Lowery, costume design. The performance is directed by Meg Switzer with Lydia Fisher-Laskey as the music director and Kristina Switzer as the choreographer. Don’t miss Matilda the Musical on Stage! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://mhsva.booktix.com/. All seats are reserved.

campaign effort will kick off Nov. 10. “We’ll use our platforms, Chamber’s and Economic Develpment’s, but also hope to leverage some of our partners around the area and ask Chamber members to share it on their own pages…. so we can help get the word out.” The event will be also promoted in local print media including The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local. Businesses can visit the website and register through the Chamber’s website. “It’s free,” Haley said. “We’re just asking them to tell us they want to participate, here’s my website and here’s where I am located and hours…. so we can promote their information correctly.” Businesses are not required to offer promotions or discounts to participate in the Shopping Week program. “We are not asking people to provide something for free or to do a promotion,” Haley said. “We are just offering that if you have something we will promote it for you as a part of being in this program.” Emails and postcards have already been sent to the 300 identified businesses, and volunteers are prepared to make in-person visits to promote

event set for Nov. 13 During a special recycling event at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center on Saturday, Nov. 13, Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded from 8 a.m. until noon. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-ofcounty materials will be accepted. The Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer

the program. “So, we are really gonna hit this hard and really get them engaged and involved,” Haley said. To gauge feedback, shoppers will be provided punch cards that allow them to note each visit to one of the participating businesses. “When they go in a buy something they will receive a punch,” she said. Once the punch card is completed, it can be mailed back to the Economic Development Office, and one will be selected as the winner and will receive a prize when the program concludes. Names and logos from each participating business will be listed on the website along with any promotions being offered. The website officially launches Nov. 3 and the registration deadline is Nov. 8. The road banners go up on Nov.

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Kilduff appointed Hanover Deputy County Administrator County Administrator John A. Budesky announced last week the appointment of Todd E. Kilduff, P.E. as Deputy County Administrator for Community Development, effective Dec. 1. Kilduff, who is currently an associate and commercial and economic development market leader for Dewberry Engineering,

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Board considers residential area parking restrictions Public hearing set on new ordinance By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County officials are considering a policy that would restrict the parking of large vehicles in residential areas of the county and approved a public hearing regarding the ordinance change at last week’s meeting. County attorney Dennis Walter said the proposal was heard by the Community Development Committee and a number of residents expressed concern regarding large commercial vehicles being parked in residential areas of the county. “State code does provide opportunities for Hanover County to adopt regulations regarding parking of commercial vehicles on public highways that are adjacent to residential zoned properties,” Walter said. The Community Development Committee asked Walter’s office and the sheriff to try “to create an ordinance that addressed the resident’s concerns but is also enforceable.” “Certainly, this is not intended as a proposal to become a major enforcement priority for the sheriff’s office, but more so as a tool in the toolbox. We wanted to make sure it was something that, if there was an incident, ... the person operating the vehicle who may have parked it can understand what the regulation is and the deputy who is called out to speak to that person can explain it in a manner that makes sense and tries to get compliance and it can be done in a way that is clear and easy.” The proposal was discussed in several Community Development Committee meetings

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and was finally forwarded to the board for consideration after many of the technical issues had been rectified. “The ordinance itself is relatively simple and straightforward,” Walter said. “It would make it unlawful for a person to park a commercial vehicle on a public highway adjacent to a residentialzoned property. As we know, the definition of those terms are really most important.” As in most cases, the devil is in the details, and Walter emphasized defining those terms could be tricky. He provided a list of vehicles that could be classified as commercial. “Some of these are obvious ones — things like garbage trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks ... but some of these are ones you might see in residential neighborhoods from time to time like tow trucks, food trucks and trailers, landscaping equipment.” Walter said the concern is not the one-time parking of those vehicles that occurs in residential neighborhoods; the ordinance is focused on resolving persistent violations or those who park on a regular basis. “That does have an impact on their neighbors,” Walter said. This list includes other vehicles such as trucks that are more than 20 feet in length or weigh more than 12,000 pounds. Walter said residential areas affected by the ordinance include all of Hanover’s residential zonings with the exception of RC, A-1 or A-6 which are outside the Suburban Service Area. The ordinance does not include MX, mixed use zoned areas, since they are zoned for commercial and residential use. There are exemptions for temporarily parked commercial vehicles or trucks being used for

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ANTON, Elizabeth Revercomb Starke, 91, of Richmond, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Covington, Va., to Horace and Helen Massie Revercomb. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Debra Starke Swiderski; stepdaughter, Billie Lou Anton Edwards (Bob); stepson, John Anton Jr. (Carol); daughter-in-law, Bobbie Sue Talmage; and eight grandchildren, Rob Edwards (Danita), Aaron Anton (Tracy), Julia Swiderski Brooks, Stephanie Anton Forehand (Bill), Amy Starke Pfeiffenberger (Parker), Rebekah Starke Fulgum (Dale), Courtney Starke Nagengast (Andrew) and Luke Swiderski. She also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Julia Revercomb Bradley. These loved ones are spread throughout the country. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Starke; her brother, Horace Revercomb Jr.; her son-in-law, Raymond Swiderski; and her mother-inlaw, Virginia Drinker Starke. Elizabeth was widowed at age 31 when her husband, Captain Roland C. Starke Jr., was lost in an Air Force accident. After 20 years as a widow, she was blessed with a long, happy marriage to John William Anton until his death in 2010. They lived in Poplar Branch, N.C., for 27 years before relocating back

to Richmond. Elizabeth was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. While living in North Carolina, she volunteered with hospice and Meals on Wheels. She and John were also enthusiastic members of an RV club. She graced her family with a quiet strength, a resilient spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. The family will receive friends for the visitation starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A graveside service will follow at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, 23111. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Richmond SPCA.

tion from the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. Johnny served as a lifeguard at Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club and as an umpire at Mechanicsville Little League. After moving to Florida, he worked as an automotive technician at Hendrick's Honda in Daytona Beach for over a year. He was a wonderful son, brother and a good friend to many. He will be greatly missed. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2021, at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with interment following in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's honor and memory can be made to the youth group at Providence Bible Church, 7730 County Road 13, N. St. Augustine, Florida 32092.

JOHN BALDERSON

BALDERSON, John M. Jr., 24, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, October 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Shirley Glass. He is survived by his loving and devoted parents, John and Sheri Balderson Sr.; two brothers, William and Kevin Balderson; paternal grandparents, Guy and Doris Balderson; and many other family and friends. John was a 2016 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, where he was chosen for a regional competi-

THOMAS BARTLEY

BARTLEY, Thomas L., 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend took his final road trip to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born August 29, 1942, in Staunton, Virginia, he graduated from John Marshall High School in 1961, where

he was a member of the Cadet Corps and an original member of the Asphalt Angels Car Club. Tommy was employed by and retired from Loveland Distributing Company as their Personnel Manager. Tommy loved his time with his family and friends. Whether it was a road trip in his old Hot Rod, a day trip with his friends and family or vacations to every corner of the world with his lovely wife, Alice by his side, that was when he was the happiest. The only thing better was anytime spent with his granddaughter, Hannah, the true apple of his eye, his sunshine in life. Always quick with a joke or a funny story, he could light up any room. He never knew a stranger and had an unbelievable network of great friends. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice; two daughters, Christy Perkins (Stephen), Debbie Simpson and her partner, Jim; granddaughter, Hannah Smith, all of Mechanicsville, Va.; one sister, Carol Newton; and two nephews, Roger Jr. (Cheryl) and Timothy of Indian Shores, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Gertrude Bartley. Special thanks to Angie and her team of nurses for all your love, compassion and care at the end of life. The family will celebrate his 79 years of his life at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 12:30 p.m. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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MADELINE BYRD

BYRD, Madeline W., 79, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on October 22, 2021. She was born in Appomattox, Va. to two loving parents, William and Elizabeth Woody, who precede her in death. She is survived by her three sons, Mark L. Byrd, Michael R. Byrd and Eric W. Byrd; her eight grandchildren, Emily E. Byrd, Michael R. Byrd II, Jacob C. Byrd, Parker R. Byrd, Ian L. Byrd, Brooklyn M. Byrd, Braden L. Byrd, Jessica L. Bunting; her two siblings, William D. Woody and Phyllis Ragland; and her former spouse, Louis R. Byrd. Madeline was a devoted and cherished member of Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va. for many years. She loved vacationing at Myrtle Beach with her cousins, Sharon Bryant and Kay Roper and cruising to tropical islands in the Caribbean with her sister-in-law, Scottie Woody. Madeline "Nana" was the light and joy at every family gathering. Her love and laughter will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

MARCY CARROLL

CARROLL, Marcy Lynn, 64, of Richmond, Va., passed into the presence of her Savior on October 21 at VCU Medical

Center. Born in New Castle, Pa. on February 27, 1957, to Charles and Barbara (Hilyard) Rees, Marcy had a rich childhood cultivated by the love and support of her family. She left home in 1976 to attend Toccoa Falls Bible College, from which she would graduate with a B.S. in Christian Education and Bible & Theology. On June 3, 1978, Marcy married Reverend Kenneth C. Carroll in New Castle, Pa. She was a devoted mother and her love and encouragement will be missed by all who knew her. Marcy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Barbara Rees; and her brother, Dennis Rees. Marcy is survived by her husband, Ken; her three children, Aaron (Ashley) Carroll, Casey (Derek Tinsley) and Nathan (Kelsey) Carroll; her siblings, Charles Rees, Thomas Rees, Lou Ann (David Woerner), Gordon (Julie) Rees. She was a loving grandmother to seven. A viewing was held on Thursday, October 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where the funeral and Celebration of Life commenced at on Friday, October 29 at 11 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior to the service. The service may also be viewed online by visiting reellyfeproductions.com. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. RANDY COST

COST, Randy Gerard, passed away on October 29, 2021, after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 41 years, Connie; his terrific son, McGhee and wife, Alyssa; his mother, Yolanda; his sister, Lynn and her family; and his brothers, Tim and Dan and their families. He was predeceased by his loving father, Peter; and an older brother, David. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Randy grew up in upstate

New York and graduated from West Genesee High School in Camillus, N.Y. in 1975. He went to college in Harrisonburg, Va. and graduated from James Madison University in 1979. His first job out of college was with the Hershey Chocolate Company, where he learned the fundamentals of business and forged lifelong friendships. He and Connie settled in Connie's hometown of Mechanicsville, Va. and made beautiful and historic Hanover County their home for 34 years. Randy was a well-known stockbroker in the Richmond, Va. area for many years, working for a variety of firms before settling at RBC Wealth Management for the end of his 34-year career in that business. He also worked at the NBC affiliate in Richmond for 19 years, where he appeared daily trying to help people better understand the basics of the stock market and the economy. There are many people who helped Randy along the way through their friendship and constant support. Those people include but are not limited to: Terry Soule, Dave and Suzie Gloeckler, Randy Kitterman, Dr. Stanley Tucker, Dr. Fred Skaggs, Randy Hite, Bonnie Bowling, Chip Dollins, the late Andrea McDaniel, Ronnie and Pam Robbins and many others. Randy tried to be a loving husband and father, faithful friend and committed follower of his Lord, Jesus Christ. May his soul rest in peace. The family received friends on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A funeral service took place on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with interment following in Hanover Memorial Park.

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MACKIE, Keith C., 57, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, October 25, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Mackie and Margaret Helen Mackie; and brother, Colin Mackie. Keith is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Stephanie Mackie; and loving son, Konner Mackie. Keith will be remembered mostly for his kind, caring spirit that touched the lives of so many. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a true friend to all that knew him. Keith was a dynamic man with many talents. As a jack-of-all-trades, he was always willing to take on a new challenge. There wasn't much he couldn't master. A true Scotsman who embraced his heritage and a proud father of his only son, Konner Charles Mackie, the apple of his eye. Keith was an avid fisherman, golfer and Baltimore Ravens fan who loved all types of sports. His smile could light up a room, but it was his big heart that attracted so many. Most of all, Keith was a man of great faith who loved the Lord. Throughout his ongoing battle, Keith remained steadfast to his job and family even to the very end. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation, MMRF.org.

WHITLOCK, Russell Jr., 86, of Ruther Glen, formerly of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father October 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mattie and Floyd Whitlock; his brothers, Lindsay, William and David; his sister, Dorothy Holzbach; and son-in-law, Butch Crew. He is survived by his wife, Judith Woods Whitlock; his daughters, Jennifer Crew and Robin Tate; his granddaughters, Savannah Crew and Natalie O'Bier; his sisters, Betty Ann Poore and Verna Mae Crowder; the mother of his children, Dorothy Whitlock; and many nieces and nephews. Russell served in the U.S. Navy and was a proud, 55-year member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #10, Richmond, Va. Russell's favorite pastime was fishing. The family offers love and gratitude to special neighbors, the Snowden family, for all their prayers, love, care and support over the years. There will be a Celebration of Life announced at a later date on the Monaghan Funeral Home website.

LAYNE, Ruby Allason. On October 25, 2021, Ruby Allason Layne departed to be held by the hands of our Lord at 86 years old. She was born June 29, 1935. She was predeceased by her husband, William F. Layne; and her son, Erven F. Layne; her parents, Howard and Carrie Benfield; and multiple siblings. She is

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survived by her sons, Charles Layne, Ricky Layne (Evette) and Tony Layne (Cressandra); her daughters, Betty Faulkner, Gloria Atkins (Mike) and Tammy Smith (Alan); her cherished grandchildren, Gregg, Landon, Matthew, Nathanial, Alexandra, Michael (Greta), Corey (Summer), Vicki (William), Ryan (Tiffany), Shawn, Michael, Tony Jr., Lindsey (Luke), Logan, Sheridan, Brady, Christopher, Brandon (Jennifer), Alison (Austin); her beloved greatgrandchildren, Landon, Mason, Molly, Corey, Gabriel, Kason, Noah, Wyatt, Claire, Madison, Dean and Emry, Isabella, Eric and Jordan. She is also survived by one brother, Hubert Benfield (Nancy). Ruby was born in the height of the depression to tobacco sharecroppers in Charlotte County, Virginia. Her Cherokee father taught her to respect the land. Her mother taught her life skills to raise a family and keep a home. She led a humble life and these lessons prepared her for what was to come. Since her mother taught her to sew, she used that skill to provide for her family, working in a sewing factory. She would sew clothes for her seven children or upholster the family furniture and matching curtains. She later worked for AT&T, inspecting circuit boards and while she had no technology expertise, she thrived at that job until she retired. She taught her children to go outside and play, stand up for themselves and if they started a fight, they better be able to finish it. She believed in fairness, helping others and

most of all, that family came first. She would put you in your place and then ask you what you wanted to eat. She was an amazing cook; never measured because there was no need. She was famous for her "Nanny breakfasts," because they were simply the best! You didn't have to be her grandchild to call her Nanny, she was everyone's Nanny. There are enough stories to fill a library and that would only be a tiny glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman. She was loving, caring, strong and strict when necessary. Her home was a revolving door of her children and grandchildren; her favorite hobby was calling her kids to check on them. She loved birds, the colors green and pink, playing solitaire on the computer, red eye gravy over tomatoes and roses. She put love into everything she did. If someone was in need, she provided. If someone was hungry, she fed them. If someone was struggling, she supported them. She could work circles around most people and still make sure the dishes were done after supper. No matter how hard life became, she remained a force of nature. To say she will be missed is far too simple for such an amazing woman. As so many hearts are broken, there will always be that little piece that disappeared the day she left us to be with God. There are no words to express the emptiness we all feel, but we know she is watching us and shining her light from Heaven. She was mama, she was Nanny, she was Ruby, she was Ms. Layne, she was exactly what we all needed and she will forever be loved and missed. Services will be held Saturday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, Richmond, Va. 23234 (morrissett.com). Visitation will be held Friday, November 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Dale Memorial Park immediately following the service.

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County Attorney Dennis Walter addressing the board last week

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emergency purposes. For example, landscaping vehicles can park in front of residences while performing work on that property. “They drive off when they are finished so obviously that’s not going to something that remains there for a long time,” Walter said. Violators of the new ordinance would be issued a parking ticket accompanied by a fine of $150. Staff recommended authorizing a public hearing regarding the ordinance and the board approved that scheduling by a 6-0 vote. Bucky Stanley was not present. Walter said the board can make adjustments to the parameters of the policy once the public is heard and determine if some portions of the ordinance could have a disproportionate impact. “It can be either whittled down now or at the public hearing, but the board had my recommendation that you advertise in full so you can get comments from everyone as to the full scope of it,” Walter said. Board chair Sean Davis also heads the Community Development Committee and said their intent was to design an ordinance that would not

infringe on the rights of citizens to legally park their vehicles or provide over burdensome measures. “This is complaint driven. We want to make sure it’s safe. We have had some site distance issues in these neighborhoods. We tried to get to tractor trailers or big utility vehicles where they were causing a safety issue,” Davis said. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard urged her fellow board members to send this ordinance to public hearing as it reads. “We’ve spent so much time on this and really it comes down to two concerns. One is safety, primarily for children cause in a lot of cases, these are trucks that are parked in neighborhoods where small children play in cul-de-sacs and many parents are concerned about their children when they run out into or cross the street,” she said. Her second concern focused on the county’s older neighborhoods. “Those folks are looking for ways to retain their value of their home.” she said. “When someone comes to look at a house and there are two or three tractor trailers parked in front, they are not going to get the prices they are asking.” A public hearing is scheduled for next month.

Legal Notice Multiple Routes Through Truck Restriction Hanover County Public Hearing Thursday, December 2, 2021, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hanover County Administration Building 7516 County Complex Road Hanover, VA 23069 Find out about proposed through truck restrictions for multiple routes in Hanover County, including: Ashcake Road, Atlee Road, Atlee Station Road, New Ashcake Road and Peaks Road. Contributed photos

Shown are Vice President Scott Townsend; Team Woody memebrs Philip Miller, Ricky Sylvia and Tom Woody, and President Jonny Moore. (Not available for photo was team member T J Woody). Below, Sharon Thompson was the winner of the Hole-in-One prize on Hole #10.

Ruritan Golf Tournament raises funds for Hanover Sheriff ’s ‘Project Lifesaver’ Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Mechanicsville Ruritans held their Annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 22 at the Hanover Golf Club. The club used the tournament to raise money for the Hanover Sheriff's Department’s “Project Lifesaver.” The Mechanicsville Ruritans held the event with the aid of several sponsors, including gold-level sponsors Code Blue/Jewelry Watchworks and Wincore Windows and Doors. The Mechanicsville Ruritans Club thanks all its sponsors: Lipscomb Appliance, Ron Pomfrey Realty Inc., L&M Tile, Parker Pollard Wilton and Peden, Attorneys at Law, Bruces Auto Parts, Pops Pick and Pay, Canova

Associates Architecture, Atkinson Insurance, R. Craig Evans, Attorney, Wells Fargo Advisors, Hurricane Fence, Mechanicsville Drug Store, Jonas Marketing, Charles Harrill, Schermerhorn Electric Company, Cold Harbor Restaurant, Scott Wyatt, Dave Fuller, Tom and Linda McKittrick, Everett Winn, Boomer Insurance Group, Bennetts Funeral Home, Alan Conner Collision Center, Giiovanis Pizza, Pasta and More, 360 Pizzaria, Riverbound Cafe, Mechanicsville Power Equipment, Virginia Artesian Bottling Company, Pole Green Services Inc., Chick-fil-A, The Club at Vinitera, Giambancos Italian Grill, and Pole Green Services. The winner of the golf tour-

The meeting will be held in a presentation style format with opportunities for the public to provide both verbal and written comments. This format allows VDOT to review the through truck restriction process, discuss schedule, and highlight current recommendations. Presentation 5:30-5:45 p.m. 6:30-6:45 p.m. Citizen Comments 5:45-6:15 p.m. 6:45-7:30 p.m. ** Two (2) minutes will be allotted for each citizen comment. Written comment sheets may also be submitted via mail no later than December 16, 2021. ** Review the through truck restriction studies and recommendation at VDOT’s Ashland Residency Office, located at 523 N. Washington Highway in Ashland, 23005, 804-585-3600, 1-800-367-7623 or TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions. You may also find the materials on the Hanover County public website (https://www.hanovercounty.gov), located under the “Wegmans Project Information” tab.

nament was “Team Woody,” which is made up of players Philip Miller, Ricky Sylvia, Tom Woody and TJ Woody. There also was a winner of the hole-in-one prize. On Hole #10, Sharon Thompson shot her first hole in one.

Provide your written or oral comments at the meeting or submit them no later than December 16, 2021 to Phillip Frazer, Ashland Assistant Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation, 523 N. Washington Highway in Ashland, 23005. You may also email your comments to phillip.frazer@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Through Truck Restrictions in Hanover” in the subject line. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager listed above. The Mechanicsville Local

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Five sworn in as Hanover CASA volunteers

anover County’s newest class of court appointed special advocates (CASA) was sworn in by Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Shannon O. Hoehl on Oct. 14. The newest CASA members are Ben Baughan, Matt Bley, Kendra Heimerich, Wanda Martin and Christine Stilwell. CASA volunteers advocate for the interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in cases being heard by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Last year, 29 children were served by volunteers who contributed nearly 1,027 hours of service to the youth served by the program. “I am so grateful to you,” Hoehl told the graduates. “I can’t tell you how much it means to me to be able to read your reports. You perhaps know these children better than anyone else. The CASA report is the one I rely on the most.” The volunteers were also thanked by Jim Taylor, deputy county administrator, and Melanie Baker, CASA program coordinator. “Not only did these volunteers come forward to serve our most vulnerable population, they showed up during a global pandemic!” Baker

said. “In addition to learning about the history of our laws as they pertain to abuse and neglect, child welfare, poverty, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, inequities that exist within systems, adverse childhood experiences, conflict resolution, interviewing skills, how to write court reports, etc. they also had to learn how to navigate both Google Classroom and Zoom.” “They showed up every week for three hours at a time as well as two all day Saturday trainings for approximately 40 hours to become Court Appointed Special Advocates,” Baker said. “They learned about the Department of Social Services from Matt Eakin, the Children’s Services Act Contributed photo from Julie Dubee, the role of the guardian Wanda Martin, from left, Kendra Heimerich, Ben Baughan, Matt Bley and Christine Stillwell make ad litem from Linda Scott, what it is like to up Hanover County’s newest class of court appointed special advocates (CASA). be a CASA volunteer from Andrea Jones and services available at the Hanover Community abused and neglected children in court, to edu- on their achievement and their dedication to the Services Board from Lindy Collins and Ashley cate the community on child welfare issues, children of Hanover County.” Hazelgrove. Through all of the training all five and to advocate for safe and permanent homes For more information about Hanover’s of these citizens showed patience, understand- for all children,” Taylor said. “I, along with CASA program, call Melanie Baker, coordinator, ing, flexibility, dedication, concern, and a will- County Administrator John A. Budesky, as at (804) 365-4296 or e-mail her at mdbaker@ ingness to learn – all great qualities for a court well as the board of supervisors, support and hanovercounty.gov. appointed special advocate!” endorse the Hanover County CASA Program. Information submitted by Tom Harris, County “Hanover CASA exists to be a voice for Congratulations to our new CASA training class of Hanover Public Information Officer.

Folk favorite set to perform at local venue Upcoming programs at Mechanicsville Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its 20th season with a concert by Richmond folk favorite George Turman. Turman is a folk singer who has quietly practiced his stock and trade now for over 30 years. Songs that tell stories and songs that express emotions or points of view, regardless of the source or style in which they are performed, are all folk songs to him. Suffice it to say that if Turman sings it, it’s a folk song and listeners will

share and enjoy. The show begins at 4 p.m. and doors open at 3:30 p.m.. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge; teens 13-18 are admitted at half price. Net proceeds benefit UUCC. To purchase tickets, email tickets@shadygrovecoffeehouse.com, visit the Shady Grove web site at www. shadygrovecoffeehouse.com or call (804) 323-4288. To protect our audience and performers, this concert will be Contributed photo held outdoors. Face masks will Richmond folk favorite singer be required to enter the build- George Turman will perfom at ing (e.g. to use the restroom). Shady Grove Coffeehouse.

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branch libraries through November All Pamunkey Regional Library branches will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26.

Atlee Branch Library IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library. Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-5590654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Fun & Games at the Atlee Branch

Library. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1–3 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Atlee Anime Club at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-5590654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at the Atlee Branch Library. Friday, Nov. 5, see LIBRARY, pg. 31

ASHLAND/ WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell The Universe from the Center:

Black holes, neutron stars explained; Mars drone progress updated By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue pandemic restrictions at the present time, with anticipated reopening for public viewing in the spring. Watch the web site (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. Last month we promised to discuss two of the most exotic possible massive star remnants, neutron stars and black holes. We’ll get to that below. But first, a Mars update. You may recall the Ingenuity (“helicopter”) drone deployed with the Perseverance rover, which was scheduled for a handful of “proof of principle” test flights. It proved so successful that it has been used to scout ahead and help identify sites for detailed study by the rover. As the seasons change on Mars the air is getting less dense, which makes it harder for the drone to develop enough lift to actually fly. It was designed for air densities of roughly 1.2 -1.5% of terrestrial values, with rotors spinning at about 2500 rpm. Density is closer to 1% now. Controllers are now testing to learn if they can get useful flights by running the rotors at much higher speeds, about 2800 rpm. Initial tests showed that these speeds are achievable, but there is some concern that a previously untested vibration could set in and damage the drone. No test flights are planned until Mars comes out of superior conjunction later in November. So, what are neutron stars and black holes? Recall that a massive star ends its lifetime with a growing core of iron, which cannot continue the fusion reactions that power the star. When that

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medical-themed businesses that often rent before the construction is completed. “We’re seeing office projects relocating from everywhere from Washington to Boston to New York,” Thomas said. Regarding industrial space in the county, Thomas said there is finally some vacancies occurring, something he described as a good thing for the county’s overall economic outlook. “It’s nice to have a little bit of product to market,” Thomas explained. Another sure sign of economic recovery from the pandemic is the unemployment rate, which went as high as 8%

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FoodiO at Ashland Coffee & Tea held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Oct. 20. Owners Jamie Wright and LaChelle Lewis are pictured with their team. The nontraditional farmers market, which is focused on empowering people through food, is located at 100 N. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. Visit foodio.org.

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point of infinite density. Here we remind ourselves that for a given mass and distance from that mass we can calculate an escape speed. From the surface of Earth, for example, that speed is about 7 miles per second. This is the speed Metro Creative Graphics needed to launch something or someone to the Moon, or Mars or the outer solar system. If we were to shrink the Earth without shedding any mass the escape speed would go up. The Universe has a speed limit, which is the speed of light, about 150,000 km/s. On its way to that point-like singularity the core’s surface escape speed reaches the speed of light, creating an “event horizon” from which even light cannot escape. This is the black hole. The size of an event horizon is about 1.5 km for every solar mass contained within. Next month we’ll consider some observed examples of neutron stars and black holes. Lunar phases for November: New Moon on the 4th, at 5:15 p.m. (Eastern Daylight time); First Quarter on the 11th, at 7:48 a.m.; Full Moon on the 19th, at 3:59 a.m.; and Last Quarter on the

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core gets too large it cannot support the weight of the outer layers of the star nor its own weight, and it undergoes a catastrophic collapse, which triggers what we know as a Type II supernova. As it collapses the iron “photodissociates,” which accelerates the collapse. At a certain density the protons and electrons in the core undergo what is known as inverse beta decay and combine into neutrons. Neutrons are part of the nucleus of every atom, making up about half your mass. They follow the “Pauli exclusion principle” – basically meaning that the ball of neutrons becomes incompressible. This condition is analogous to high pressure, technically known here as degeneracy pressure. The outer layers of the star (its “envelope”) slam into this incompressible core, generating a shock wave that travels outward and blows the envelope into space. That’s the supernova. Below a mass, which is not well determined but is thought to be between one and three times the mass of our Sun, the remnant ball of neutrons is now a neutron star. Typically a neutron star has a radius on the order of 10 km - it would fit between Ashland and Richmond. Note the mass – that’s a stellar mass object which is much smaller than Earth! If you tried to put it between Ashland and Richmond it would destroy the Earth via tidal stresses. A rapidly spinning magnetized neutron star produces what we call a pulsar. Extremely strong magnetic fields lead to what is called a magnetar. If the core mass is too great even degeneracy pressure cannot halt the collapse. In fact, none of the known forces found in nature (strong, electromagnetic, weak, gravity) can halt the collapse and the core and all its mass are concentrated in a single geometric

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in May 2020 and is currently around 4%. Thomas said he attributes the quick turnaround to the nature of Hanover workers. “People in Hanover have more of a blue collar mentality and what we have seen is people going back to work, so continuing unemployment claims fell off faster than some other localities in the greater Richmond region.” While annual income rates did not increase last year largely due to the pandemic, the five-year trend is promising. During that period, annual income has increased about 16%. The county has added about 1 million square feet of see DEVELOPMENT, pg. 17

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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 74th home By Christina Amano Dolan Special Correspondent to The Local ASHLAND – After over 30 years of serving local families, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest home. Standing before the construction site of what will soon be the home of the Palomino family on Greenwood Church Road in Ashland, Habitat for Humanity members gathered to celebrate the family’s journey to homeownership. The Oct. 15 ceremony began with opening remarks given by Jerry Heslinga, Habitat for Humanity board member. “Habitat believes that every person deserves decent shelter. Our philosophy is a hand-up not a hand-out,” Heslinga said. “And I’m so excited to be here today – 74th house in our 30th year. So that’s a real achievement.” Heslinga commented that the Palomino family is “an example of what Habitat is for,” sharing the family’s story

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Shown right are the Palomino family - Rosila, Diego, Alejandro, and Danae as they break ground on their new home. Above, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity board and staff members a the ceremony were Jerry Heslinga (board member), Kimberly Breeden (director of family services), Bob Junod (board member), Amanda Gunter (director of community engagement) and Steve Trivett (board member and Mayor of Ashland).

along with Kimberly Breeden, Habitat for Humanity’s director of family services. Fleeing violence in Peru, Alejandro Palomino was the first in his family to immigrate to the United States in 2002.

Working several years to bring his two children and wife to the country, Alejandro eventually reunited with his family in 2014. The family first moved into a small place together but relocated due to high criminal activity, select-

ing Ashland as their new residence in search of a quiet community. “I’m glad we can build for them,” Heslinga said. “Owning a home gives you a stake in so much. It gives you a leg up on education, on health, on building equity, and all kinds of things. So I’m so excited that we can participate with the Palominos and help them to

Historic King William Church selects hometown minister Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Jerusalem Christian Church at 1902 Powhatan Trail in King William recently elected the Rev. Joshua S. Lewis, M. Div., to serve as the new minister. His first official Sunday was on Sept. 19. To celebrate this historic election, on Sunday, Oct. 17, the church held a community picnic along with special music welcoming their new minister. Dozens of guests along with new and returning church members came to meet and celebrate the election of their minister. “I’m honored to have been selected to serve as minister of Jerusalem. They are a healthy, visionoriented congregation, with a rich heritage of faith and a bright future,” said Lewis, who lives in Mechanicsville. The Rev. Lewis is a native of King William and a graduate of the King William High School

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Rev. Joshua S. Lewis, M. Div., to serve as minister at Jerusalem Christian Church.

Class of 1997. Upon graduation he relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, where he completed a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Christian Theology from Lindenwood University. In 2014, he moved back to Virginia to complete his Masters of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary.

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“I strongly believe that sound biblical teaching in an ever-changing cultural landscape is one of the healthiest and most effective ways to grow our church both spiritually and numerically. We want to impact our community and make disciples of Jesus Christ of all ages, but we also want to deepen the faith of those that have been Christians for many years now,” Lewis commented. The Jerusalem Christian Church was organized in 1792 and their current sanctuary was built in 1840. During the American Civil War, Union troops took over the church, removing it’s furnishing so that their horses could be moved safely inside away from the line of fire. Throughout the centuries the congregation has continued to impact the community in various ways and, if history is an indicator of future events, the coming years are bright for Jerusalem. see MINISTER, pg. 17

have their dream house here in quiet Ashland.” Jon Gibson, pastor of The Branch Church in Ashland, followed with a scripture reading and prayer in Spanish. He concluded with a “Groundbreaking Litany” with attendees joining in prayer, reciting their commitment to see HABITAT, pg. 17

Adopt a pet - a friend for life Contributed Report news@mechocal.com In this season of open hearts, we hope you will consider making a shelter pet’s dream cone true by committing to adopt a new lifelong best friend. No one wants to be alone during the holidays or any other day of the year. From now throughout the month of December to encourage adoptions, half of the spay/neuter fee will be paid for by Indian River Humane Society. Adopters will pay the other half. Kennel visiting hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shelter is located at 20201 King William Road in King William. For more information, call 804769-4983.

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new product in the speculative and industrial space in the past year, and plans to add an additional 5.5 million square feet in the next 24 to 36 months. “That is almost a 40% increase in our current offerings, which is really substantial,” Thomas said, but added there’s also a downside. “We are running out of developable site ready sites to market, so in the future we will have to address that at some point,” he added. Even with pandemic conditions during the past year, the

county promoted more than 150 announcements and busness expansions, an increase of 42% from the prior year. “We have enough data to show over the last three years the number of announcements we’ve had in capital investment associated with this. It typically takes 24 months for these projects to begin…. and I think over the next few years you’re going to see our commercial construction permits skyrocket.” All of the positive news did not alleviate the fact that there were negative impacts during the pandemic, including the

loss of 3,200 jobs, largely from companies forced to lay off employees. “This is the first time that we’ve ever had a contraction in our labor market in 15 years,” Thomas said. “We typically add net new jobs every year.” Surprisingly, about 9% of those jobs were lost in the health care industry. Thomas said national trends show many employees in that field are looking for other options. “Some were scared for their health and some others were probably overworked and under appreciated.” The warehouse and distri-

bution sectors have enjoyed enormous growth in recent years, up more than 200% from the same time in 2016. “That’s become our niche,” Thomas said. Although some sectors showed declines in job production, Thomas said the fiveyear trends for all of those categories are promising. “I think they’ll rebound over the next few years.” New commercial growth in the past months also offers some promising signs for the future of the county’s retail economy. New projects include Montpelier Villa, Wigwam

year. Both of those businesses are booming,”Thomas said. Bon Secours is also in the midst of a 44-bed expansion at Regional Memorial, and ARC Natural Surfaces moved to a

Crossing and Kings Charter Commerce Center. Major expansion projects currently underway include Hanover Foils and Owens and Minor. “They are both expanding their production lines this

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the house’s completion. The ceremony concluded with a presentation of shovels to the family. Alejandro and his wife, Rosila, with their two children, Danae and Diego, together dug their shovels into the soil, marking the ceremonial groundbreaking of their new home. Diego translated in English his father’s final remarks to the attendees. “We are extremely happy for you all being here and supporting us,” Diego said. “We’re happy for our new friends, and I hope we can grow our friendship together. And we thank God for all of us being together right now.” Amanda Gunter, director of community engagement, said the Palominos’ home will be

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Jerusalem also has a history of long-tenured ministers. Lewis is succeeding Gary Jones, who served for 23 years. Prior to that, Dr. H. Jackson Darst served for 37 years. The Rev. Lewis added, “The sort of stability that the church has had is commendable and proves that

completed in about five months with the help of volunteers, specialists and local corporations often offering their services. With primarily volunteers helping with labor, Habitat for Humanity is able to keep the cost of construction as low as possible. They also subsidize the cost of land for the family, keeping their monthly mortgage at an affordable rate, Gunter said. “We just really believe that having an affordable mortgage and that payment being affordable is going to set them up for success in the long run,” Gunter said. Gunter said the organization also prepares families for the responsibilities of homeownership. Families take classes on financial planning, home maintenance, mortgage and others. King William and Hanover Habitat for Humanity has successfully completed 14 homes a healthy congregation makes for an attractive place for clergy to invest their skills and talents. I look forward to serving the church and the community of my youth.” Jerusalem Christian Church meets Sunday mornings for Christian education at 10 a.m. and holds a worship service at 11 a.m.

since 2016. With the help of mainly volunteers, they built a neighborhood with six homes despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Gunter said. Despite recent successful projects, the organization is currently not accepting family

applications due to a shortage of affordable land. “Once we get our hands on affordable land, then we will be able to reopen applications. So we are a little bit of a standstill,” Gunter said. “But we know it’s going to happen.”

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oculars may enable you to see the Ring Nebula. This is an example of what will happen to our own Sun in another five billion years … as the fuel in the core is used up, the outer layers will eventually be expelled into an expanding planetary nebula. To the east of zenith, look for the Andromeda Galaxy, a faint smudge to the naked eye. This is actually a galaxy much like our own, over 100 billion stars yet dimmed by its vast distance of some 2 million light years. Even though it is the most distant object visible without a telescope, it is close by on the cosmic scale of things. Deneb marks the “tail” of the constellation Cygnus. The “head” is a faint binary called Alberio, which is one of the most beautiful pairs you’ll see. With a small telescope, one star glows a brilliant

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27th, at 7:29 a.m. All times after the 7th are Eastern Standard. Mercury is visible to the east in predawn twilight until mid-month. Venus sets around 7 p.m. Look for it low and bright to the west. Saturn and Jupiter set at 10 and 11 p.m., respectively. Mars returns to predawn twilight late in the month. Looking overhead at mid-month, about two hours after sunset you will find the Milky Way dividing the sky from northeast to southwest. Deneb and Vega are the two bright stars to the west of zenith, with Altair to the southwest marking out a rich triangle. Near Vega, a clear night and steady hand with binMONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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blue while the other is bright orange. Cygnus lies in the general direction of the Sun’s orbit around the center of the galaxy, which lies in the direction of Sagittarius, which is just setting on the southwest horizon. Just rising to the east is bright Aldebaran, in the constellation Taurus. This is a harbinger of coming winter. By month’s end we will see Orion rising at this hour. If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. I have now retired from Randolph-Macon College, but will continue these columns and use of this email address for the foreseeable future.

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Patriots knock off unbeaten Blue Devils By Noah Fleischman for The Times-Dispatch VARINA — Patrick Henry’s game plan was to establish the run. Against an undefeated Varina team, it worked. The Patriots, led by quarterback Jordan Allen and slotback Jayden Mines, dominated the ground game against the Blue Devils, knocking off Varina 22-21 on the road Friday night. The win marked the first victory by the Patriots (7-2), ranked 10th in the TimesDispatch Top 10, over the thirdranked Blue Devils (7-1) since 1991 after losing the past six meetings. Patrick Henry committed to the run the entire game as the Patriots didn’t attempt a pass in the first half. The team’s lone pass attempt from Mines on a trick play fell incomplete. “We see their guys break, that’s the big one,” Allen said of the toll the constant rush attack has on the defense. “You see eyes down, and that’s what you like to see as a quarterback.” Patrick Henry ran the ball 47 times and amassed 205 yards on the ground, including Allen’s game-high 125 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries. “It was great to establish the run,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “[Varina’s] got a lot of great athletes, so sometimes when you Shaban Athuman/Times-Dispatch

Patrick Henry player Zachary Sullivan (56) celebrates after stopping Varina’ Curtis Green (24) for a loss the Patriots 2221 victory Friday night.

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play to somebody’s strengths, that makes it a little bit tough.” Mines, a James Madison recruit, added 11 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. “Warriors,” Wakefield said of Allen, who has committed to Davidson, and Mines. “You’ve got Division I guys, and they proved why they’re Division I guys tonight. We asked a lot of them, and they responded tonight.” The Patriots’ drive in the second quarter lasted for more than nine minutes on 14 plays and ended in a 3-yard rushing score from Allen. The rushing clinic didn’t leave much time on the clock for the Blue Devils, sending the game to halftime. Patrick Henry returned in the second half and continued to pound the run game. Allen capped an eight-play drive with a 22-yard carry to push the Patriots’ lead to 9 after he picked up the 2-point conversion. Varina didn’t give up late, scoring with under three minutes to play as Myles Dericott connected with Anthony Fisher for a 15-yard touchdown. The Blue Devils converted the 2-point conversion to pull within 1 but couldn’t recover the onside kick attempt. The Patriots sealed the game by picking up a first down on three straight carries by Allen. “It really took all 48 (minutes). How about that?” Wakefield said. “[Varina] didn’t quit. They made that late touchdown, but our kids knew we see PATRIOTS, pg. 25

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Mustangs dominate in win over Wildcats By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — It may have rained, and rained a lot, but the weather could not dampen Mechanicsville’s night. The Mustangs more or less manhandled visiting Armstrong Friday night 62-7 for one of the brightest moments — despite the dark, cloudy skies above — of a difficult season. The Mustangs were led by running back Cole Varner, who carried the ball 18 times for 162 yards and five touchdowns. In some ways, the victory was a relief. “Finally. We should have had way more (wins),” Varner said. “We’ve had a lot of close losses. I’m glad we finally came out with a win, though.” Varner was quick to avoid taking credit for his offensive performance. “Thanks to my O-line. I love running the football behind them,” he said. “I love getting better every week.” Varner leads the team with 724 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. Varner wasn’t the only offensive workhorse for the Mustangs. Colby Messe had six carries for 54 yards and one touchdown. Kevin Bagby had three carries for 46 yards, most of it on a 37-yard touchdown run. Arguably the highlight offensive play of the night came on a busted extra-point attempt. The wet football slipped through the hands of the holder into the air. Placekicker Thomas Richman, known more for his accurate foot rather than his arm, grabbed the ball in mid-air and rolled to his right trying to avoid Wildcat rushers. Coaches were yelling at him to throw the ball away, but Richman launched a wobbly duck high

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With teammate Hunter Ostein (87) pointing the way, Mechanicsville running back Colby Messe (23) gets into the open for a 23-yard TD in the Mustangs’ win Friday.

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Highland Springs’ Michael Hodge finds a wall of Atlee blue as he fails to reach the line of scrimmage in the Springers’ 28-7 win Friday.

and into the hands of teammate The Mustang defense was total. A big factor in that was Max Bidou in the end zone for less than generous, holding from the efforts of outside linea two-point conversion. Armstrong to just 106 yards backer Aaron Maxie, who led

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the team with four tackles and a fumble recovery. “I think we executed well on both sides of the ball,” Maxie said. “But on defense, the line was amazing. The linebackers piled on the blitzes and attacked the ball tonight.” Blitzes can be dangerous for the defense if they get the timing wrong and earn a penalty. Mechanicsville managed to avoid that fate. Maxie said the key to avoiding flags is practice. “We do it a lot — almost every practice,” he said. “We work hard. That’s one of our main focuses. We try to limit penalties. [Offside is] a very

common one.” The work paid off, even if their season has been a challenging one so far. Varner’s list of game highlights was short. “Winning,” he said. Atlee falls to Springers. The Raiders game to visiting Highland Springs got off to an inauspicious start as the first score of the game was a safety to put the Springers up 2-0 in the first quarter. Highland Sprngs scored a touchdown later in the quarter and increased its lead through the game to earn a 28-7 see MUSTANGS, pg. 26

Hawks handle Henrico in muddy slugfest By Billy Fellin for The Local MECHANICSVILLE — The previous day’s deluge of rain foretold a football contest between Henrico and Hanover that would be all about the ground game. The rain that continued during the game, sometimes as a mist, other times as a downpour, made the prediction a certainty. Hanover’s Beau Sahnow rushed 27 times for 81 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hawks to a 13-12 win over the visiting Warriors Friday night. “I feel great,” Sahnow said. “I love my teammates. Glad we got the win in some tough conditions.” While most of the plan for both offenses was all about the ground game, it was two pass plays that stood out. With the game tied 6-6 in the fourth quarter, a false start penalty made a difficult thirdand-15 into a much harder third-and-20. Sahnow snapped the ball, rolled out and threw it to Chase Flora for 21 yards down to the 4-yard-line. It was the second pass on the drive completed to Flora that moved the chains and the only two passes Sahnow completed in the entire game. “I was praying when I put them up,” Sahnow said. “I was praying for sure. They were both wide open, so I was like, ‘Let me put it in his vicinity’ and trust him to catch the ball.” Two plays later, Sahnow found the end zone from the 7-yard-line to put Hanover (4-4) up 13-6 after a successful extra point. However, the Warriors (2-8) responded almost immediately as Sean Macon hit a 65-yard pass to Devin Sumler, who

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Henrico linebacker TraShon Johnson tackles Hanover quarterback Beau Sahnow by grabbing his jersey in the Hawks’ 13-12 win over the visiting Warriors Friday.

caught it off a deflection for the score. But, the ensuing snap on the extra point was not handled cleanly and the conversion attempt failed, resulting in a 13-12 score. Macon had 71 yards passing with the touchdown for the Warriors and added 68 rushing yards. The Hawks quickly went three-and-out and Henrico had the chance to take the lead, but the Hanover defense stood tall on a fourth-and-9 and stopped

Macon on a run attempt. Hanover’s defense had to keep the Warriors at bay once more on their final drive of the game. Henrico made it to the 50, but a delay of game flag and back-to-back incomplete passes ended the threat and sealed the win for the Hawks. “I’m so proud of these guys,” said Hanover head coach Sam Rogers. “Through all the ups and downs this year, all the adversity they’ve dealt with, they’ve never quit. It’s so special. A lot of these guys are playing

out of position because of this stuff, but they’re finding ways to win.” The win even the Hawks’ record on the season at 4-4 and set up a huge season finale against Hanover County rival Atlee on Nov. 5. Hanover is hovering around the eighth spot for the Region 4B playoffs and a win over Atlee would assure their place in the playoffs. A loss would likely end the season. The importance of the game is not lost on Sahnow or Rogers.

“It’s my favorite game,” Sahnow said. “No matter what sport I play, it’s my favorite game. That’s a playoff game. If we win, that’ll send us.” “It’s a big one,” Rogers added. “Nothing about our preparation changes, though. It’s gotta stay the same. We just have to continue to prepare, trust the process and win one more.” Billy Fellin can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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RUSHING HEN: Hawkins 1-8-25-0, Macon 2-5-71-1; HAN: Sahnow 2-5-31. PASSING HEN: Scott 7-37, Wallace 12-24, Hawkins 2-2, Randall 1-4, Sanders 5-35, Macon 7-68; HAN: Chadwick 10-39, Sahnow 27-81, Flora 4-(minus 9).

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Yellow Jackets’ efforts keep Eagles down By Rob Witham for The Local

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Randolph-Macon running back Nick Hale ran through the Shenandoah defense for a 37-yard TD in the Yellow Jackets 45-14 win.

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ASHLAND — RandolphMacon head football coach Pedro Arruza expressed happiness as well as relief just after his Yellow Jackets completed a 45-14 victory over Shenandoah University in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon at Day Field. “That was a great performance by our defense,” Arruza said. “Fourteen points or not, that’s the best we’ve played all year on defense.” Indeed, the Yellow Jacket defense was simply dominant, holding Shenandoah to seven first downs and 172 yards of total offense, 75 of which came on a late fourth quarter drive when the game’s outcome was no longer in doubt. Rashadeen Byrd Jr, the second-leading rusher in the ODAC behind Randolph-Macon’s Justin DeLeon, was held to 38 yards on 13 carries. DeLeon, the senior from Powhatan, led the Yellow Jacket rushing attack with 111 yards and three touchdowns to extend his conference lead in both rushing yards (937) and touchdowns (15). The first Shenandoah touchdown was a gift from Randolph-Macon’s special teams, not a defensive breakdown, as a punt return was fumbled by Cade Jones, and recovered by the Hornets at the Yellow Jacket 29. On the next play, Shenandoah quarterback Steven Hugney found Austin Ragan for a 29-yard touchdown pass, which tied the contest at seven after DeLeon’s first touchdown, on a 3-yard run, ended the opening drive of the game with points for the Yellow Jackets. Randolph-Macon (8-1

overall, 4-1 ODAC) answered immediately with a 10-play, 70-yard drive, all via the ground game, as five different carriers found holes thanks to dominant play by a Yellow Jacket offensive line hobbled by injuries. DeLeon scored from a yard out to give the Yellow Jackets the lead for good at 14-7 with 3:26 left in the first period. Chris Vidal, who set the ODAC record for most made extra points by a kicker during the win, nailed a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter, followed by an impressive 37-yard run by Nick Hale, who pinballed off defenders to keep his balance and find the end zone, to up Randolph-Macon’s lead to 24-7 at intermission. DeLeon’s final score, another 3-yard run, was the only tally of the third period. Touchdown runs by quarterback Presley Egbers and Aaron Acevedo in the fourth completed the scoring. Egbers ran for 71 yards, Acevedo for 64 and Hale added 59 while Kwesi Clarke had 11 carries for 68 yards, all contributing to a 384-yard rushing performance fueled by line play. Jackson Deaver, pressed into a starting role due to injuries, was impressive with five total tackles, while Tony Skinner added four. The Yellow Jackets are using a much-needed bye week to rest, heal, and begin preparation for “The Game” as the 126th edition of the oldest smallcollege football rivalry in the South will be renewed a week from Saturday when RandolphMacon hosts Hampden-Sydney. They’ll be watching action in Lexington this Saturday, as conference leader Washington and Lee battles Ferrum. The Generals have to lose that game and their final game at see JACKETS, pg. 24

Marlins spike R-MC’s championship hopes By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND — With each passing minute late Saturday evening on Randolph-Macon College’s Nunnally Field, one could see the inevitable arriving, as if it were a fog slowly engulfing the field. Virginia Wesleyan men’s soccer team scored in the fourth minute of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference men’s soccer quarterfinal against the Yellow Jackets. While not giving up on offense, the Marlins made it their mission to stymie the Yellow Jacket attack. Packing their defense tight; double-, triple-, and sometimes even quadruple-teaming Randolph-Macon leading scorer Penny Senior; and relying on the 6-foot-5 frame of goalkeeper Griffin Potter, sixthseeded Virginia Wesleyan successfully defended 11 Yellow Jacket corners and held on for a stunning 1-0 victory to advance to the semifinal round and end Randolph-Macon’s season at 10-4-3. “We gave up an early goal in what we call the big five, which is the first five minutes of the half,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Josh Laux. “They play a real low block defensively and sit every guy behind the ball and look for punts and counters, and they do a good

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needed a first down. We grinded it out and we were able to finish the game.” Patrick Henry was able to close the door on Varina, something it hasn’t been able to do in every game this season. When the Patriots played Highland

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Randolph-Macon defender Ryan Staton (2) slips under and strips the ball away from Virginia Wesleyan midfielder Everett McCloskey in the Yellow Jackets’ 1-0 loss to the visiting Marlins in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference quarterfinal Saturday.

job of it when they get those chances.” There was no “feeling out” period between the teams, having played their regular season

match just 10 days earlier on the same field, which ended in a 2-1 Randolph-Macon victory. Chazz Jones had an opportunity to give the Yellow Jackets

Springs in early October, the game was tight before halftime, but the Springers pulled away in the second half. “It helps us with just pride,” Allen said. “We lost to Highland Springs in a game similar to this, where we were in the game and we let it go. . . . Just to get this one back, it feels good.” On Friday night, the Patriots limited the Blue Devils to 189

yards, including minus 17 yards rushing. Dericott led Varina’s offense with 206 passing yards and three touchdowns on 15-of-20 passing. “A great battle and who knows, maybe we’ll do it again down the road,” Wakefield said. Noah Fleischman can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

the lead in the opening minute, but Potter made the first of his eight saves on the shot. It would be Nate Mitchell who would register the contest’s only goal, working towards

the middle of the field from 20 yards out and rocketing a shot into the top right corner of the net just 3:27 into the match. The Marlins led 1-0. They handed the keys to their

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III Championship that comes with it. Randolph-Macon would then await the decision of the NCAA’s Selection Committee as to whether their resume is worthy of one of only five at-large bids available to the 32-team tournament. After completing October unbeaten at 5-0, Arruza’s first priority is, for once, a break.

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Shenandoah on Nov. 13 to give the Yellow Jackets a chance, with a win, to repeat as ODAC champions. If the Generals win once, they earn the title and the automatic bid to the NCAA Division

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defense. The Yellow Jackets poured on pressure in the first half, at one point earning four consecutive corners in a 60-second span. Time after time, however, Potter and his defense would find a way to deny RandolphMacon the opportunity to equalize the match. One shot off a corner slammed into the crossbar. But the spin of the ball caused it to land just outside of the goal, and the Marlins took their onegoal advantage to halftime. Yellow Jacket goalkeeper Adam Braithwaite concluded a sterling rookie season with several excellent saves to keep his team within reach. In the 70th minute, Jones and Senior both had opportunities, but both shots were denied by Potter. Senior, who finished his career with 51 points on 21 goals and nine assists, and Colton Howell, whose seven assists tied him for second in the ODAC, lead a senior class whose contributions during trying times will be felt by the program for years to come. “We’ve been at the top end of the conference the last three years, and those guys have done a great job, have been great leaders, and really matured,” Laux noted. “They’re great young men. This is a class that we’re going to miss big time.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

“I thought it was a very, very strong performance by our team, especially given some of the things we were up against,” the coach explained. “We need a week to get healthy. I’m really proud of our kids. I thought they did a great job.” Rob Withanm can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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PH’s Nuckols proves mettle in cross country By Dylan Garner Richmond Times-Dispatch Senior Trevor Mason would frequently notice a visitor to Patrick Henry’s cross country practices in the past. It was Logan Nuckols, a track athlete and first-team All-Metro basketball player who would jump in for some laps. The multisport standout wouldn’t just come in for a quick sweat; she would keep pace. “It was crazy because she’s one of the few people I know that can come out there and is talented enough to run with us and not really struggle,” Mason said. “She’s supernaturally talented.” Nuckols had interest in joining the long-distance crew because of her connection to coach Jeremy Dobrinski and the track team as well as her relentless competitive drive, but the timing didn’t make sense as she was pursuing Division I basket-

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Patrick Henry’s Logan Nuckols, shown here taking of on her leg of the RVA Relays in September, is a newcomer to cross country but one would know know that by her race results.

ball opportunities. But after her commitment to hoops at Campbell, Nuckols decided her senior season was the right time to test her stamina in the fall. “I felt like I might as well,” Nuckols said. “There’s nothing

to really lose.” The senior already has made the most of her first season of cross country. She started the season with a seventhplace finish at the Fork Union Invitational, clocking 19:50. She cut that time to 19:35 by win-

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ning a Capital District meet on Sept. 22, and she slashed it again when she ran 19:03 and placed runner-up at the Patrick Henry Invitational on Oct. 2. Her progress continued to crescendo at Saturday’s MileStat. com XC Invitational at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. She raced to a mark of 18:33 — another 30-second drop — and finished 10th overall, besting every other local runner in her race, just as Mason did in the boys race. Dobrinski said her time was the second-fastest in school history for a girl. Strategy wasn’t really on her mind during the race as she jockeyed with more than 300 other girls at the top-level varsity race. “I just went out for it and tried to beat the person in front of me,” Nuckols said. Her plan was simple but effective. Dobrinski said an incredible level of stamina and competitive edge that has propelled her despite a lack of experience. He referenced her performance at the RVA Relays at the end of September, when she got caught in a situation where she didn’t have any other runners near her to chase down. She

told Dobrinski she wasn’t even tired by the end of it. By contrast, the mass crowds of competitors offered by Saturday’s race triggered that hunter’s mentality she brings to every sport she plays. “You put her in any sport out there, I think she could pick it up and within two weeks, it’d be hard to have somebody better than her,” Dobrinski said. Nuckols’ ascent and Mason’s established cross country prowess give Patrick Henry some of the strongest runners in the area as well as Region 4B. Mason and teammate Luke Taylor will be in the mix for a first region title, and Nuckols will have a shot in the girls race, depending on the status of former All-Metro runner of the year Alli Crytser from Hanover. “It shows a lot about our school and the program that our coach is building,” Mason said of the Patriots’ success. “We’ve become more and more successful over the years. When I started, there were some runners I really looked up to, and now I’ve developed to be just as good as them, and I’m really happy with it.” Nuckols contrasted the team aspects of cross country and

basketball as well as the things that make them challenging. She finds they require different skills, but they are both “super competitive,” and that’s what she loves about them. “In basketball, when it’s down to the last second, it’s definitely more nerves and the feeling of pressure,” she said. “Whereas in cross country, when you’re in that last 1,000 [meters] or so, you’re just hurting so bad and you’re so tired, you just got to keep pushing. “So it’s definitely two different emotions, but both are cool.” Nuckols averaged 18.3 points, 5.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 2 steals in her junior basketball season, already proving herself as an all-around threat for the Patriots — and eventually for the Fighting Camels of the Big South Conference. Dobrinski thinks her fall foray can only help her on the hardwood, particularly as the minutes pile up. “She’s going to be able to run laps around people on the basketball court,” Dobrinski said. “She will not be breathing hard, and everybody else will be sucking wind by the second half.”

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RUSHING ARM: Cheatham 3-64, Eberhardt 6-20, Artis 13-9, Branch 2-5, Wyche 1-0, Peoples 1-(minus 6). MECH: Varner 18-162, Messe 6-54, Bagby 3-46, Callahan 2-26, Williams 3-24, Eldridge 3-23, Murshed 2-11, Harris 1-(minus 5), Payne 3-(minus 14). PASSING ARM: Cheatham 3-11-14-1, Branch 0-1-0-0. MECH: Payne 1-131-0. Callahan 1-1-2-0, Varner 0-10-0. RECEIVING ARM: Peoples 1-8, Banks 1-8, Artis 1-(minus 2). MECH: Morris 1-31, Harris 1-2.

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victory over its hosts. Quarterback Brooks Hollins led Atlee offensively, completing 5-of-16 passes for 103 yards, a touchdown and an interception. His touchdown target was a 13-yard strike to Scott Holmes. Holmes finished with two catches for 64 yards. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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larger location on Leadbetter Road. Thomas said a major part of his department’s efforts involved business engagement and maintaining a good feel for what is going on in the Hanover business community. In FY21, the department visited more than 150 county businesses and offered assistance to more than 670 of those operations. That assistance came in the form of emergency resiliency grants authorized by the Hanover Board of Supervisors under the CARES Act. The program offered businesses affected by COVID-19 up to $7,500 in funding to offset those shortages. Hanover businesses received grants totaling

$270,000. “We are grateful to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for recognizing the importance of supporting our local small business community through our CARES Act Resiliency Grant Program,” Thomas wrote in his annual report. “These businesses are the backbone of our community, and it is nice to be Contributed photo able to help them recover some of the investment they have Wigwam Crossing is a new commerce center located off Route been required to make during 1 and includes a 15,000-square-foot commercial building. The original Wigwam building will be renovated as part of the project. the pandemic to continue their Anthem were among the many unemployment rate has almost operations.” With more than 150 companies who announced returned to pre-COVID levels, announcements of new busi- projects or moved to new head- and we still remain well below both the State and national nesses and expansions, the quarters in Hanover last year. Green Air Inc., The averages,” Thomas said. “New county is poised to continue a positive trend in economic NEFCO Corporation, Anixter capital investment exceeded and Virginia Eye Institute $63 million, which, again, was development. Code Blue Technology, also opened new facilities in a record along with new business announcements totaling Wegmans, ECC Test Lab. the Hanover during the last year. “In just one year, Hanover’s more than $140 million.” ABC Districution Center and

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the Musical” on Stage on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Mechanicsville High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://mhsva.booktix.com/. All seats are reserved.

Saturday, Nov. 20 Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1971 will gather from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Depot at Cross Bros. on Railroad Avenue in Ashland for their 50th Reunion. According to Patricia Leonard Higgins, “Our Reunion Planning Committee is already working hard and we really need to hear from you so that you can get more information and updates! Please email either of the following class-

mates 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. Hanover Book Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A workshop will be he held from noon - 3 p.m. (register at hanoverbookfestival.com) and an Authors’ Workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. at The American Legion Hall, located at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Free admission.

Friday, Nov. 26 Hanover County’s Birthday happens to be Black Friday this year and the day before Small Business Saturday. Be on the lookout for announcements! see CALENDAR, pg. 29

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

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 on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.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: 10:00 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC 9:00 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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The Hanover County Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Dinner Meeting. The Society invites members and the public to attend this event to be held at the Hanover Tavern Coach House. Registration is required per Covid restrictions. The evening program will feature Suzanne Munson, author of a new biography about Founding Father, George Wythe. Munson is a well-known guest speaker and lecturer at various colleges and universities. She is a guest columnist for the Times Dispatch. Her presentation will be accompanied by a slide program, and her new biography, Jefferson’s Godfather, will be available for purchase. Enjoy a dinner buffet with choice of salad, entrees, sides and dessert. The event opens at 6 p.m. Pre-registration required by Nov. 18. See “Events” at the Society Web Site: www. hanovercountyhistoricalsociety.org for details. Tickets may be reserved also by visiting hanoverhistorical.org to pay by credit card. Checks may be mailed to HCHS, Inc., P.O. box 91, Hanover, Va., 23069. Cost $30 per person. Registration must be completed and paid by Nov. 18.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: OOV2021-00004, GILES FARM, SECTION 2A Requests an Ordinance of Vacation in accordance with Section 15.2-2272, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to vacate a portion of a 20-foot drainage easement in Giles Farm, Section 2-A, as shown on the plat, prepared by Balzer and Associates, recorded March 26, 2019, in Plat Book 44, Page 395, in the office of the Clerk of the Hanover County Circuit Court, on the parcels designated as GPINs 7796-75-1035 and 7796-75-0193. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy SE2021-00022, JLM ASHLAND, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-184.3 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a security fence more than four (4) feet high in the front yard on GPIN 7798-10-0018, consisting of approximately 26.07 acres, zoned M-3, Heavy Industrial District, and located on the south line of Air Park Road (State Route 813) at its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CUP2021-00012, 8130, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.16 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a warehouse with up to fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet of floor area, on GPIN 870474-6281, consisting of approximately 0.95 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Elm Drive (State Route 1108) approximately 500 feet north of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2021-00011, SCANNELL PROPERTIES, #400, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-15-15(c), Richard E. Holland, Jr. Properties, L.L.C., on GPINs 7787-08-9698(part), 7787-17-9892, and 7787-17-2488(part), consisting of approximately 60.39 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions. The property is located on the west line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1), approximately 975 feet north of its intersection with Cedar Lane (State Route 623). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2021-00021, SCANNELL PROPERTIES #400, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fence taller than permitted in the front yard on GPIN 7787-17-9892, consisting of approximately 45.38 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the west line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 975 feet north of its intersection with Cedar Lane (State Route 623). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archiv for more information. The Mechanicsville Local

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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Including: ATV trailer, regulation pool table, silver coins, arcade games (Pac Man), old church pews, vintage fishing lures, large quantity of walnut lumber, household furniture, outdoor furniture, advertising items, old tools, kitchen items, Nascar collectibles, Christmas collectibles, and much more. Check www.AuctionZip.com for updated listings and pictures AUCTIONEER’S NOTES: VIEWING AT 9:00 a.m. DAY OF SALE. ABSENTEE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO SALE. 6% VA SALES TAX, NO BUYERS’ PREMIUM. TERMS: CASH, OR VALID CHECK. AUCTIONEER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROPERTY OR INJURIES. ALL SALES FINAL. PAYMENT MADE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ALL ITEMS WILL BE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS.

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ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK Research Company located in Mechanicsville for 30 years is looking for immediate part time to possible full time employment. Job responsibilities will begin with clerical office duties. Applicant must have basic computer knowledge and good customer relations skills. No night or weekend hours. Please email a short resume to roy@uccretrievals.com. Sharon Baptist Church in King William is seeking a part-time Music Director. Duties include playing piano during worship services, directing choirs & providing music for special events. If interested, please send resume to jwhjuice@aol.com or mail to: J Hulbert, 2399 Enfield Road, Aylett, VA. 23009

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Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up & control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, and benefits. If interested please fill out an application online at www.trafficplan.com

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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Home Gardening Series: Pruning at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Join us at the Atlee Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, “Pruning,” will be presented by Doris Gullotta, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Outdoor Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Monday, Nov. 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Register at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to attend an all ages Storytime outdoors. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! *weather permitting- you will be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather.* Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. PageTurners Book Club at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Nov. 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join us for an in-person, lively book discussion on "The Women in the Castle" by Jessica Shattuck. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Crafternoon at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Nov. 20, 3-4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join us for an afternoon of teen crafting fun. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more

information. Outdoor Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Monday, Nov. 22, 6–6:30 p.m. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to attend an all ages Storytime outdoors. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! *weather permitting- you will be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather.* Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. CoderDojo at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2-4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Develop logic-based coding skills and encourage creative problem-solving with Scratch in a space for peer-tutoring and group-brainstorming through virtual interaction. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Atlee Virtual Book Club . Wednesday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon This month's title is "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8158204. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email on Tuesday, Nov. 9, contact the library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mechanicsville Branch Library IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Hula Dancing Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Mondays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Ages 16 & up. Exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Tai Chi Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tai Chi

may help improve your stress, health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. This class will be presented by ordained Won-Buddhist priest Kaesung Kim. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Mechanicsville Anime Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Friday, Nov. 5 4-5 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Mechanicsville Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch some cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Outdoor Family Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Thursdays, Nov. 11, 10:30–11 a.m. Join us for an all ages Storytime outdoors at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. *Weather permitting, you will be notified prior to the program if it has to be canceled due to weather.* Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Take & Make: Finger-Knitting at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Pickup starts Friday, November 12. Ages 18 & up. Stop by the Mechanicsville Branch Library to pick up a kit of supplies and educational materials to make your very own finger-knitting project at home while supplies last. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Teen Life Skills at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Friday, Nov. 12, 4-5 p.m. Ages 12-18. Do you know what to do if you’re ever in a car accident? Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Mechanicsville Book Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.–noon. Bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagina-

tion. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Adult Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Friday, Nov. 19, 10:45-11:45 a.m. You’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, join us for Adult Storytime! Registration is required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Home Gardening Series: Propagation through Cuttings at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Join us at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, “Propagation through Cuttings,” will be presented by Ed Wall, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. VIRTUAL PROGRAM Virtual Family Engagement Resource Fair. Saturday, Nov. 13, noon1 p.m. (live Zoom event). Saturday, Nov. 13 – Tuesday, Nov. 30 (Grab & Go bags pickup, while supplies last) November is Family Engagement Month and you’re invited to the Mechanicsville Branch Library and the Center for Family Involvement at VCU’s virtual resource fair. We’ll provide families of children and young adults with disabilities important information about the resources available to them with “Grab & Go Bags,” filled with informational brochures, flyers about upcoming events, and fun giveaways, available for pick-up at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Nov. 13-30. Information submitted by Carolyn Garner, Librarian, Pamunkey Regional Library.

E-waste recycling event set for Nov. 6 On Saturday, Nov. 6, Hanover County will host an e-waste recycling event at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center at 7427 Verdi Lane. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flat screen monitors will cost $6 per unit to recycle and flat screen televisions will cost $14 per unit. CRT (old convex style) monitors or televisions will not be accepted. Computers, tablets and cells phones will be accepted and shredded (hard drive only for computers) at the event for a $5 charge. Printers under 25 pounds will cost $2 per unit to recycle and those over 25 pounds will cost $5 per unit. You will be able to pay with checks, cash and credit/debit cards. All other electrical items (anything with a plug except appliances that contain Freon) including microwaves will be accepted without charge. All items with plugs will be recycled. In addition, rechargeable batteries will be accepted for recycling at this event. Be aware that these batteries can pose a fire hazard. Hanover County solid waste facilities have experienced numerous fires related to rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries or smoke detectors will not be accepted. There are some special requirements for residents participating in this event: All residents must wear masks. All residents must stay in their vehicles. Material being dropped off must be in the trunk, far rear of SUV/Van or bed of pick-up truck (furthest point from resident). The contractor will remove e-waste from vehicles. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No business generated material will be accepted. Call the Hanover County Department of Public Works at (804) 365-6181 with any questions. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

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