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Residents express concern, support for policy revisions Board wrestles with new guidelines regarding transgender students Jim Ridolphi / The Local
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number of Hanover citizens showed up at last month’s School Board meeting to express their opinions on a policy revision regarding transgender students on county campuses. Many of those attending did not have the opportunity to speak during a public comment period due to time restrictions, and others were forced to view the meeting remotely due to capacity in the meeting room. With an expanding list of speakers already signed up for this week’s regular see RESIDENTS, pg. 18
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An overflow crowd attended last week’s special meeting of the school board to gather input on a proposed policy regarding the treatment of transgender students. An evenly divided crowd filled the meeting room, forcing many to view the meeting remotely. At one point, there were more people in the parking lot than in the meeting room. School board members will consider the revisions at their November meeting.
‘Light Up the Tracks’ begins in Downtown Ashland Starting Nov. 6, Downtown Ashland has transformed into a vintage Christmas village with Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy — a light display and special events welcome visitors for a unique small town holiday experience. “Light Up the Tracks invites visitors to enjoy the quaint set-
ting of our historic downtown,” said Maggie Longest, Executive Director of Downtown Ashland Association. “Customers will find excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment with friendly, small town charm.” Downtown buildings are outlined in twinkling white lights, along with historic homes and
Randolph-Macon College. The whole of Ashland’s Center Street is illuminated, giving visitors a chance to step into a real-life holiday postcard. Plus, local merchants and community groups offer special events all season long. “We are proud to be a part of this one-of-a-kind celebration,” see LIGHT, pg. 12
By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local By 1 p.m. on Election Day, more than 1,500 voters had already cast a ballot at
the Atlee High School Polling Precinct, and it was evident that this off year election was drawing a lot of attention from the voting public. Unusually cold temperatures and a misting rain could not deter a steady stream of see ELECTION, pg. 15
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Downtown Ashland and Dominion Energy kicked off the annual Light Up the Tracks program with a tree lighting held on the lawn of Town Hall. Members of the Randolph-Macon Concert Choir sang Christmas carols as an excited crowd counted down the seconds until the Town’s tree was lit.
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endy Atkinson, who works at the Wings of Hope Ranch with children who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum or have other challenges, is the 2021 winner of the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence. The Jean C. Harris Award excellence is the top annual award given out by the Hanover County Community Services Board (CSB). Atkinson’s course with the Wings of Hope Ranch is called CHILD 101 and prepares the organization’s volunteers on how to work effectively with children with special needs. “The children we serve are often children with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, intellectual disabilities, family addiction issues, trauma and related results of the stress/trauma, past abuse, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, foster children and children with attachment challenges,” said Alison Boyd of Wings of Hope, a nonprofit horse ministry that reaches out to children facing difficult emotional and/or physical challenges. “Many times these challenges result in behavioral issues at home, school and more. Understanding the behaviors and how they relate to the child’s trauma/sensory brain, has given us a whole new perspective on how to recognize the needs and help these children learn and grow.” “Since Wendy started volunteering with us, under her consultation, we have added a sensory classroom, and “sensory emergency” take along bag to use with our clients,” Boyd added. “For the children that find it very difficult to pay attention during a lesson or get antsy to move on to the next activity before the group is ready, our sensory area/ tools/bags that Wendy has trained us to use, and the volunteers that work with them and our horses find her training it very successful. Wendy supervises sessions with the volunteers, horses and children once a week.
Hanover County’s six solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Hanover County government offices also will be closed that day in observance of Veterans Day.
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Wendy Atkinson is the 2021 winner of the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence.
She brings her ‘little sister’ from the Little Sisters Big Sisters program, and they volunteer together.” Boyd noted that many times, “it is Wendy who is able to teach the children to communicate for the very first time. When that happens it is a MIRACLE. Wendy is the closest thing we have to a miracle worker here on Earth!” Atkinson is an occupational specialist by profession. “This is just a touch of what she does,” Boyd said, who noted that Atkinson has also spent years consulting with churches and helping them be inclusive for families with children with challenges. “I don’t know how she fits all of this in. We’re just very grateful. When you get to Heaven,” she told Atkinson, “there is going to be a grand party far and wide to show you how far your love has reached.” Melissa Young of the Hanover County CSB presented the award to Atkinson. In an emotional speech held in the board see ATKINSON, pg. 9
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS violent) possessing firearm was reported in the 8500th block of Meadowbridge Road/Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.
Sept. 22
Driver not reporting accident with damage greater than $250 was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Sept. 23
Petit larceny, building was reported in the 16100th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7400th block of Washington Arch Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8300th block of Fieldshire Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7000th block of Foxbernie Circle, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200th block of Alpen Lane, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6200th block of Fieldshire Court, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500, not from person was reported in the 11400th block of Georgetown Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Uttering was reported in the 7200th block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
of Parrish Farm Road, Montpelier.
DWI: first offense was reported in the 10100th block of Williamsville Road/Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 18500th block of Hollowing Creek Road, Beaverdam.
Sept. 24 Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 5000th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7200th block of Walnut Grove Court, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8300th block of Franklin Lane, Mechanicsville. Use of a person’s identity with intent to harass or intimidate was reported in the 9700th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
DWI: BAC .15 to .20, first offense was reported in the 14000th block of W Patrick Henry Road/Whitewood Lane, Doswell.
Simple assault was reported in the 6000th block of Brooking Court, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 6000th block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI: second offense within 5 years, BAC .15 to .20 was reported in the 10300th block of Kings Acres Road/ Telegraph Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8500th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money by false pretenses, less than $200 was reported in the 11000th block of Holly Berry Road, Ashland.
Driver not reporting accident with damage greater than $1,000 was reported in the 9300th block of Crossover Drive, Mechanicsville.
Uttering was reported in the 6400th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 7000th block of Pole Green Road/Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage greater than $1,000 was reported in the 6100th block of Thyme Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 6300th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
DWI: second offense within 5 years, BAC .15 to .20 was reported in the 7900th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 16200th block
merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Sept. 25
Breaking & entering of a building to commit larceny, Assault and battery, etc., was reported in the 5100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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DWI: first offense was reported in the 9800th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
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Hit and run with personal injury was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Simple assault was reported in the 8900th block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
DWI: second conviction within 10 years, BAC greater than .20 was reported in the 6500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11100th block of Elmont Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 10200th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
8200th block of Tangle Oaks Drive, Mechanicsville.
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DWI: BAC .15 to .20, first offense was reported in the 8000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
DWI: first offense was reported in the 3400th block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering of a house to commit larceny, assault was reported in the
Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7500th block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 13100th block of Overhill Drive, Glen Allen.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 9900th block of Sunny Oak Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 see SHERIFF’S, pg. 8
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Wednesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 11
Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov 13
The Harmony at Hanover is proud to honor all of our Veterans and their families all month with a display table featuring our Veterans’ pictures and other items they have saved from their time in service. To honor these veterans, The Freedom Flag Foundation will have a presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m., and a Veterans Day Program is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Independent Living Dining Room featuring the Mechanicsville High School ROTC and the American Legion Post 175 Honor Guard followed by a catered lunch and desserts. Make reservations by Nov. 5 at the Concierge Desk or call 804-551-2242.
The Whistle Stop Theatre Company of Ashland will present its production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town” on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street in Ashland. The Nov. 12 performance begins at 7 p.m. with regular admission. A matinee performance is scheduled for 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. 11 As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, Hanover County Parks & Recreation will observe Veterans Day with an in-person ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Hanover Veterans Memorial Wayside Park.
Thursday, Nov. 11 Saturday, Nov. 13 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. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://mhsva.booktix.com/. All seats are reserved.
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Saturday, Nov. 13 Hanover County will hold a recycling event from 8 a.m. until noon at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center, located at 7427 Verdi Lane. Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded. Material being dropped off must be in the trunk, far rear of SUV/Van or bed of pick-up truck (furthest point from resident).
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanover Friends Church, located at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Enjoy food and coffee trucks: The Local Cup & Hibachi Mobile when you shop. The Hanover Book Expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the American Legion Post 175 Building, 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville.
This event is sponsored by the Hanover Writers Club (a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club), the American Legion Post 175, and the Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe. For the children, there will be facepainting and gift bags (as long as they last!) The event is free to the public. For more information, visit www.hanoverbookfestival.com.
Monday, Nov. 15 Members of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The program will be presented by Peyton McCoy from Circles Ashland, which is an innovative, communitybased approach to solving poverty. For more information about the meeting or becoming a club member, contact Cindy Modzelewski, club membership chairman, at (804) 366-0864 or visit facebook.com/pamunkeywc.
Tuesday, Nov. 16 The Mechanicsville TEA Party will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom Services and Training, 8162 Elm Drive in Mechanicsville. Guest speaker will be Yael Levin from No Left Turn, a grassroots organization consisting of common-sense parents trying to keep K-12 education free from indoctrination. www.noleftturn.us. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he does not answer, leave a message.
Thursday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 21 Hanover High School’s theater group will present its fall production of “Beauty and the Beast” from Nov. 18 to 21 in the high school auditorium, located at 10307 Chamberlayne Road.
Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local.
Mechanicsville. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 and 19; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 21. Admission is $8 per person. Advance tickets available at https://htcboosters.ludus.com/ index.php?show_id=13639. Tickets will also be sold at the door. The 11 a.m. Nov. 20 performance is intended for younger guests and guests with sensory sensitivities. This performance will be shorter, house lights left on and contain kid-friendly content.
Friday, Nov. 19 Historic Polegreen Church is having its annual Holiday Illumination at 4:30 p.m. and Santa will be on site from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Historic Polegreen Church located at 6411 Heatherwood Drive in Mechanicsville. A few local vendors will be on site including the Local Cup and Funcakes food trucks. Enjoy music, a revolutionary war encampment, and free gently used first responder toys while supplies last. A perfect time to see a beautiful sight and maybe even find a Christmas gift or two! For more information, call 804-730-3837.
Saturday, Nov. 20 Church of the Redeemer’s 40th Annual Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville (across from Memorial Regional Medical Center). $1 donation/door prize, and raffle including a TV, Nintendo Switch, gift card tree, quilt, and more. Bring a can of non-perishable food for
a bonus door prize ticket. Also serving breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 804-746-4911. The Doswell Ruritan Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club, located at 16433 N. Washington Highway. The all-you-care-to-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice. Take-outs available. Cost is $10 for adults and $4 for ages 4-10. Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center. Hanover Animal Control Rabies drive-through vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Administration Building located at 7516 County Complex Road at Hanover Courthouse. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $10 per dog or cat. Pay by cash or check only. For more information, call Animal Control at (804) 365-6485.
Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1971 will gather from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Depot at Cross Bros. on Railroad Avenue in Ashland for their 50th Reunion. According to Patricia Leonard Higgins, “Our Reunion Planning Committee is already working hard and we really need to hear from you so that you can get more information and updates! Please email either of the following classmates and we’ll get you see CALENDAR, pg. 6
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t was a passing comment ignored by most listeners as a team of sports announcers prepped for the opening game of this year’s American League playoff series. “Ernie Johnson has the night off,” one mentioned. No one replied. That seemingly insignificant comment immediately grabbed my attention, and I felt a cold chill in my spine. I had no reason to believe that Johnson’s absence was somehow associated with his son, but something in my gut told me that it was. I’m sure most of you have never heard of Ernie Johnson, but for sports aficionados nationwide, Johnson is a gem of a play-by-play guy, known for his vast knowledge of basketball and baseball. He’s an award-winning announcer who has a style that appeals to almost everyone, a nonthreatening everyman’s approach to the games and players he covers. While I am not an NBA fan, and baseball appeals to me only at this time of year, I am an Ernie Johnson fan. A set of circumstances placed Johnson and I in similar situations, kindred spirits of a sort. Several years ago, I learned of Ernie’s dedication to his son Michael, a child with disabilities he and his wife adopted from Romania. The Johnsons have six chidden, two of their own and four adopted. Michael suffered from a number of medical issues, the most significant being Muscular Dystrophy, a rare and degenerative muscle disease that affects mostly young males. I followed the plight of Ernie and Michael as the disease progressed. It became more difficult to expose Michael to the things he loved like car shows, but Ernie persisted performing each tedious task with a smile. The amount of joy Ernie derived from just caring for his son was inspirational. The story became even more important when I learned of my son’s diagnosis, and I immediately knew that Ernie
and Michael’s story also belonged to my son Jack and I. I must admit seeing the immense responsibility that lay ahead for our family was somewhat frightening but also inspiring. In many ways Michael’s accomplishments became part of our journey, and Ernie’s dedication to his son became a personal inspiration for me. If a template could be provided for how to care for a child with MD, there was no better model than Ernie. Last month, Michael lost his battle with MD at age 33. That may seem young to most people, but to kids with Duchennes, it’s more than a lifetime. Ernie’s care and Michael’s tenacious spirit offered hope to all of us affected by this terrible and cruel disease, and his zest for life leaves a lasting legacy for a community that depends on inspiration and hope to meet the next challenge. That doesn’t lessen the sorrow and pain now being experienced by the Johnson family, and I know Ernie is hurting. It’s way too soon for them to celebrate or recognize the enormous contribution Michael made to the MD community. Michael’s refusal to give up and the love and support of Ernie and his family leaves a lasting impression on those who know all too well the challenges they endured. It’s a legacy that provides hope for a better future, one where kids will not suffer and die from a killer that has no conscience. On a more personal note, I’d like to acknowledge Ernie and Michael for what they have provided to Jack and my family. Their example taught us important lessons that allow us to carry on. They showed us how not wallowing in despair is a far more effective approach to these challenges and living with hope beats the heck out of living in fear. We all mourn the death of Michael Johnson and will never forget his contributions made in his limited time on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ernie and the Johnson family as they grieve the loss of their son and sibling. And we’ll never forget a kid from Romania who packed in a lot of life in 33 years.
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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.
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 Saturday, Dec. 4 The American Legion Hall, locatLight Up the Tracks, presented ed at 8700 Bell Creek Road in by Dominion Energy will have an Mechanicsville.Free admission. Ashland Christmas Market from noon to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Friday, Nov. 26 Ashland, 201 South Railroad Avenue Hanover County’s Birthday in Ashland. Inspired by open-air holihappens to be Black Friday this day markets around the world, downyear and the day before Small town shops and businesses are taking Business Saturday. Be on the look- their wares to the streets with sideout for announcements! walk sales, displays, and specials. Plus, local artisans and crafters will host pop-up shops throughout Downtown Friday, Dec. 3 The Hanover County Ashland. For more information visit Historical Society will host its at LightUptheTracks.com. annual Holiday Dinner Meeting. The Society invites members and Sunday, Dec. 5 the public to attend this event to The Ashland Museum holiday be held at the Hanover Tavern guided walking tour will begin at 2 Coach House. Registration is p.m. and again at 4 p.m. Each tour will required per COVID restrictions. end with a reception at 205 Howard The evening program will feature St., the 1904 home belonging to the Suzanne Munson, author of a new Eks. Details and registration on ashbiography about Founding Father, landmuseum.org. Email the museum George Wythe. Munson is a well- at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or known guest speaker and lecturer call 804-368-7314 if you have quesat various colleges and universi- tions. ties. She is a guest columnist for the Times Dispatch. Her presen- Friday, Dec. 10 and tation will be accompanied by a
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The Central VA Masterworks Chorale, based in Ashland, will perform Handel’s Messiah, Part One, along with McDowall’s Christmas cantata “A Winter’s Night” twice in December. The concert will be held on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Richmond and again on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church in Ashland. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the Caboose Market and Café in Ashland, online at see CALENDAR, pg. 13
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Upcoming programs at Mechanicsville area 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. 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 804559-0654 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.
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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. 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 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Tai Chi Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesdays, Nov.
reported in the 8300th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.
SHERIFF’S was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
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 groupbrainstorming through virtual interaction. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.
Assault on law enforcement, court, corrections, fire or medical personnel was reported in the 8200th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
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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. 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.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. DWI: first offense was reported in the 12200th block
VIRTUAL PROGRAM Virtual Family Engagement Resource Fair. Saturday, Nov. 13, noon-1 p.m. (live Zoom event). Saturday, Nov. 13 – Tuesday, Nov. 30 (Grab & Go bags pickup, while supplies last) November is Family
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Wednesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.–noon. Bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination. 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.
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. You can also join us for a live Zoom event on Nov. 13 at noon with Renée Soniat from the Center for Family Involvement at VCU. She’ll talk about their services in more detail and answer any questions you may have. Renée is the Central VA Regional Network Coordinator for CFI with the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8360074. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, Nov. 12, contact the library. After the CFI presentation, Valerie James Abbott will read her book Padapillo. “In her debut book, Padapillo, readers follow the journey of a young family as they discover and come to terms with their child’s unforeseen, mysterious hearing loss. This engaging story explores the reallife experiences, doubts, and emotions that often follow a disability diagnosis and demonstrates how families can overcome challenges together.” (www. valeriejamesabbott.com).Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Information submitted by Carolyn Garner, Librarian, Pamunkey Regional Library.
forbidden to do so was reported in the 13300th block of Harris Farm Lane, Glen Allen.
Driver not reporting accident with damage greater than $250 was reported in the 12200th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny, building was reported in the 13000th block of Winston Road, Ashland.
Trespassing after being
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by mob was reported in the 12400th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Larceny of firearms, regardless of value, not from person was reported in the 14000th block of Verdon see SHERIFF’S, pg. 12
Christmas Recycling event set for household Mother hazardous wastes, shredding thankful for donations Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous contributions: Thelma Adkins; Atlee Ruritan Club; Pattie Bland; David W. and Deborah Brooks; Harold Brown; Brown Grove Baptist Church; W. A. Cauthorn; David Jay Chapin; Eloise Cobb; Glenn and Diana Crider; Verna and Leroy Crowder; Douglas Cumins; Iris K. DeFord; Tom and Ginny Foster; Eagle Point Farm; Friends Class of Walnut Grove Baptist Church; Ann M. Goebel; Brenda B. Gouldin; John and Nancy Hart; Dixie Heckel; Hutcheson & Company, Inc.; William and Pamela Hutton; Kroger Co.; Glenn S. Martin; Fredric McGhee; Betty and James Moore; Captain and Mrs. Milton A. Outten; Harvey Phillips; Gerald and Mary Ann Pugh; The Reco Foundation; Jean C. Rummel; T. E. and Leslie Shelton; Richard Shirey; Ruth Smith; Gary and Mary Spruill; James Starkey; Jackie Strickland; Studley Ruritan Club; William Suttles, In Honor of Lorraine B. Suttles; Robert and Julie Tate; Janice H. Tudor; Mary L. Vass; Wayne Waldrop; James H. Watts; Mary Wiblin; Angela M. Will; Mary Williams; Janet Willis; Susan Winters; Jeannine G. Yowell. If you have not sent in a donation, send to THE HANOVER CHRISTMAS MOTHER, P. O. BOX 39, DOSWELL, VIRGINIA. Thank you for your help.
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. For liquids, aerosols and solids, which are classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. These are based on container size. Examples of materials accepted include oil based paints, flammables, organic liquids, aerosols, oxidizers pesticides, herbicides and corrosive liquids and solids including: pool, hot tub and spa chemicals, household cleaners, muriatic acid, acetic acid, drain openers, oven cleaners, grease and rust removers, glues, mold and mildew removers, art and hobby supplies and photographic chemicals. Mercury thermometers and switches also will be accepted.
No batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted. Up to four boxes (10” by 12” by 18”), paper bags or equal of documents will also be accepted for shredding. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will 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 Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.
Hanover Book Expo to be held Saturday Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Hanover Book Expo will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the American Legion Post 175 Building, 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. This event is sponsored by the Hanover Writers Club (a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club), the American Legion Post 175, and the Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe. The mission of the expo is to raise com-
munity awareness of reading, promote reading, educate about the processes related to writing books, and to encourage and support Virginia’s authors. Forty-five Virginia authors will be there displaying, discussing, signing, and selling their latest books. For the children, there will be face-painting and gift bags (as long as they last!) The event is free to the public. For more information, visit www.hanoverbookfestival.com.
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people, and it gives us a diverse love for all kinds of people. It also gives us a greater sense of the needs around us and how we can use our skills and talents to meet those needs.” The CSB presents the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence to Hanover-based individuals, families or groups that demonstrate outstanding contribution in the areas of intellectual/ developmental disabilities, mental health, and/ or substance use. The late Mrs. Harris was a long-time board member, community volunteer and advocate who was a founding member of the CSB. For more information about this award, contact the Hanover County Community Services Board at 804-365-4222.
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of supervisors meeting room, Atkinson urged all to participate in community service. “Anyone can do it but not everybody does it,” she said. “There are so many ways you can serve. I knew nothing about horses, but it made me grow….If everyone did do community service of some kind, wow, what a community we would have. Find a place that you’re passionate about or a thing that you are passionate about, and that way it just becomes a part of your life.” “I really hope I’m serving until I’m 90,” Atkinson added. “You really need to create time. Otherwise, you won’t make the time. You need to find what fits in your life. Community service makes us see others in a different light. It decreases our sense of judgement of other
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CHANDLER, Milton Dalton, 93, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born in Wylliesburg, Va. to Robert Bransford and Lucile Dabney Chandler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Estelle Parsley Chandler; and his brother, Robert Dabney Chandler. Milton is survived by his son, Dalton and his wife, Donna; and grandsons, Brett and Blake. Milton served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Milton was half of
Watkins & Chandler Auto service in the '60s and '70s before changing careers to real estate sales. He was a 48-year member of Northside Masonic Lodge No. 292 and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He will be cherished and greatly missed. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, in Hanover Memorial Park, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. COPPEDGE, Thomas Rupert Jr., 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 5, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Freda Coppedge; nephew, Everett Jones; and brother-in-law, Waverly Jones. He is survived by his loving and devoted
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wife of 57 years, Mary Sue; his daughter and son-in-law, Blair and Luke Gipson; his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Amy Coppedge; seven grandchildren, Mary Grace, David, Hope, Madelynn and Nathaniel Coppedge, Jack and Elyse Wells, all of Mechanicsville. In recent years, he happily welcomed into the family seven stepgrandchildren, Lexi, Kallie and Crew Gipson and Braden, Britt, Brooks and Berkley Adams; and boasted he now had 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Jones of Warsaw, Va.; a niece and her husband, Bonnie and Bill Revere, of Edwardsville, Va.; a nephew and his wife, Glenn and Carrie Jones, of Elizabeth City, N.C.; brother-in-law and his wife, George and Doris Rew, of Burgess, Va.; and sisterin-law and her husband, Faye and J.R. Hall, of Reedville, Va. Tom was born on October 24, 1940. He spent his boyhood and youth on the family dairy farm in Lilian, Va. He graduated from Northumberland High School and joined the Navy for a brief time. After being honorably discharged, he then returned home and attended Smithdeal Massey Business College. His working career was in the electronics field, retiring from Robertshaw Controls in 1990. He was an avid UVA basketball fan, an accomplished woodworker and a talented pen-and-ink artist. He was a founding member of the Hanover Art League and for many years, he was a con-
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| Death Notices & Funerals tributing artist for the Hanover calendar, which featured historic homes in Hanover County. Tom had a great love of music, having played drums for his high school band and for several local bands in his teenage years. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and truly a friend to all. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville. After a private interment, a memorial service will be held on Friday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at Fairport Baptist Church, 2395 Fairport Road, Reedville, Virginia 22539. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's memory to Alpha House, 809 Thompson Street, Ashland, Va. 23005, Attn: Kathy.
cats, Red and Fred. She enjoyed chocolate, coffee, shopping and getting a good deal, visiting with family and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite hobbies were gardening and talking with her good friends, Inez and Carla. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Preventsuicidepa.org. The family would like to thank the physicians, specialists, pharmacists, wonderful hospice nurses and aides for their care, efforts and professionalism.
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CAROLYN EATON
EATON, Mrs. Carolyn L., of Mechanicsville, Virginia, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She is survived by her sister, Marlene "Mall" Zablotny (Ziggy); brother, Tommy Cunningham (Ginger); children, Kim Lux, Suzie Eaton, Jon Josef "Jack" Eaton and his wife, Kelli, Jill Eaton Jennings and her husband, Randy; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon Eaton; and her parents, Tom Cunningham and Gladys Urbanek. She was born on September 17, 1941, in Carnegie, Pa. She loved their
FORD, Audrey Virginia Gray, age 90, formerly of Richmond, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation, Vinton, Va. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, William B. "Billy" Ford Jr.; daughters, Sherry Lee and Beverly Gray Ford; her parents, Lewis E. and Ellen J. Gray; brother, George E. Gray Sr.; and granddaughter, Kristen Virginia Harris. Audrey is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen F. and Robert K. Harris of Roanoke, Va.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, William K. and Rachel Jankelow Harris of Alameda, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces, whom she loved dearly. She was a member of Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church. She was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Battlefield Post 9808 Auxiliary, and past President of
the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, at Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the Berkshire Health and Rehab for the excellent care she received for many years, and to the Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke. The family requests no flowers. Please make donations to either a veterans related charity, or to the Huntington Court United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 3333 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or to Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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PARK, Rufus W. Jr., 79, Mechanicsville, Va., passed away November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas, Eddie, George and Clarence Park; and sister, Hazel Spear. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth W. Park; daughter, Jayne Park of West Virginia; devoted stepdaughter, Marsha Boyce-Rider (Harold Rider); devoted stepson, Michael Boyce (Janis) of Va. Beach; granddaughters, Morgan see OBITUARIES pg. 11
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Rider and Darcy Park; and many nieces and nephews. Rufus retired as Comptroller of Jefferson County Board of Education, Charles Town, W.Va., after 29 years, and held part-time positions including mayor, clerk-recorder and police commissioner of the city of Charles Town for 34 years. He was former president of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and an officer and a member of numerous other organizations. He received the Distinguished Citizen of Jefferson County Award. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Foundations, or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes. com. JANICE PRITCHARD
PRITCHARD, Janice Eileen, 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred Butts. Janice is survived by her husband of 41 glorious years, Robert T. Pritchard; brother, Brian Butts; stepchildren, Kathleen Ramey (Timothy) and Robert T. Pritchard Jr.; as well as four grandchildren. While growing up in Peoria, she attended Richwoods High School, where she achieved high honors for her studies and where she displayed her vocal talents in a choral group. After graduation, she attended Illinois Central College while also working as a bank teller. After this,
she attended Blue Mountain College in Mississippi, attaining a degree in business. Always wanting more from life, she accepted an offer from the U.S. government in the Washington, D.C. area and began work in the administration support field. Progressing from her first career job with the Army Material Command, she proceeded to the Pentagon and worked in several Department of Defense positions. It was in one of those positions she met and married Bob Pritchard. After working in the Administration Office of the U.S. Courts, Jan returned to the Pentagon and worked in the office supporting the Chief of Policy. From that job, Jan was hand-picked by her boss, Rear Admiral Murphy (USN), to move to the Reagan White House, supporting the Office of Vice President George Bush in the West Wing. Upon her return to the Pentagon, Jan gained a position in the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency as an Assistant Director, Program Management Special Projects Office, from which she retired. She was a talented musician with singing, playing the organ, piano and the French Horn. Janice sang with the Spotsylvanians Chorus, Covenant Woods Choir and in church choirs. She was a current member of New Song UMC, where she actively participated in the Bible study group. She was also an avid reader. Janice became a friend of every one she met. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services will be private.
MEMORIES ARE FOREVER DAVID VIERS
VIERS, David, 75, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and June Viers; and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ginger Viers; two children, Kevin Viers (Pam) and Tracie Grooms (Rob); and five grandchildren, Nicholas and Benjamin Viers, Mitchell and Katelynn Loving and Andrew Grooms. Dave retired after 35 years as an electrical engineer with Dominion Energy. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and particularly, boating. Dave was the Past Commander of the Richmond Sail and Power Squadron boating club. He was an avid woodworker and craftsman who spent untold hours in his woodshop. Dave was a friend to everyone and would drop everything to help someone in need. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Md. 21741.
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Levin to speak at Nov. 16 TEA Party meeting Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Mechanicsville TEA Party will meet Tuesday Nov. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom Services and Training, 8162 Elm Drive, Mechanicsville, 23111. The guest speaker will be Yael Levin from No Left Turn, a grassroots organization consisting of common-sense parents trying to keep K-12 education free from indoctrination. www.noleftturn.
us. She is the Central Virginia chapter president and also the chief technology and communications officer for national. She also spearheaded the effort to reopen the Henrico County schools and has worked with members of the state legislature about this as well as SOLs, special education and school choice. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he does not answer, leave a message.
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A Patrick Henry High School Memorial Brick Ceremony has been rescheduled to 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 3. Unforeseen issues resulted in the bricks not being ready. Patrick Henry High School is continuing a fundraising effort for the Hanover Education Foundation by selling bricks that are placed in memory of deceased alumni
and faculty. Forty bricks were placed in April with 85 friends and family attending. The annual brick dedication program has contributed close to $20,000 to Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) since it was started in 2012. Contact HEF: Phone: 804-365-4500; address, 200 Berkley Street, Ashland, VA 23005, Attention Beth Godbolt.
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Assault and battery on a family member, third offense was reported in the 8100th block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 11100th block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 15500th block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.
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Downtown Ashland and Dominion Energy kicked off Ashland’s annual holiday celebration, ‘Light Up the Tracks,’ on Nov. 6 with a tree lighting held on the lawn at Town Hall. Hundreds of residents turned out to see the lighting, hear carols from the Randolph-Macon Concert Choir or snap a photo with Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. A number of events are scheduled during the upcoming weeks to continue the annual celebration.
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said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “It’s a great opportunity to support community spirit and spread holiday cheer in Ashland.” Visit Downtown Ashland throughout November and December for holiday events and specials. In addition to last week’s tree lighting cer-
i calendar l d emony, the upcoming includes: Ashland Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Light the Way to 2022 on Friday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to stroll Ashland’s main street and enjoy an old fashioned holiday. Find handmade gifts
d decor d l l shops, h d and att local and warm up with a glass of wine or hot chocolate at Downtown Ashland’s many restaurants. “Whether it’s family fun or a grown-up getaway, Light Up the Tracks brings all things merry and bright to your holiday season,” Longest said. Find the special events calendar and visitor information at LightUptheTracks.com. Information submitted by the Downtown Ashland Association.
Community Book signing by local author set for Nov. 13 Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Local author Parthesia Morsey will be signing books at Books Beads and More located in Mechanicsville, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Finally we get into the mind of a young teen by reading her journal, every page with her permission. “Mand i s a’s Footprints MORSEY Volume II” allows readers access to every entry from August to December. There we discover joys, sorrows, friendships and so
much more. “Mandisa’s Footprints: A Young Girls Journal,” was released in 2015. This continues her story. Copies of her latest book will be available at the signing. The author takes us on a fictional journey through the eyes of a teenager named Mandisa, a bright, black girl torn between two worlds — the poor inner city where she lives and the private, mostly white school she attends. Mandisa struggles on how to fit in. In past reviews, readers anticipated wanting to hear more from Mandisa.
Upcoming rabies vaccination clinic All dogs and cats (including socalled ‘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 a rabies drive-through vaccination clinic. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $10 per dog or cat. Dates and locations could change. Pay by cash or check only. The clinic will be held: Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Hanover County Administration Building from 9 a.m. to noon. The Administration Building is located at 7516 County Complex Road at Hanover Courthouse. Dr. Olga Van Beek is the vet. At the clinic, the veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your
vehicle; do not bring pets into the building! You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle. Drive to the area designated for vaccination. You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done. Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. No wolf hybrids or animals other than domestic dogs or cats will be vaccinated. The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination. For more information about rabies or the upcoming rabies vaccination clinics in Hanover County, call Animal Control at (804) 365-6485. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.
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Make the holidays bright for someone in need Are you looking for ways to make the holidays brighter for others? The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve. In-person volunteering needs may be limited, but this year’s “wish list” is still full of opportunities to show compassion and bring joy to others. The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support as they serve others during the Holiday season. The document is available online at www. HanoverVolunteers.org. The list includes ways in which you can: Make a monetary donation; Share your time;
Collect or contribute items in need; Shop for a specific child, family or elder; Create an item or a gift. The list also includes information on community Thanksgiving dinner “Pick Up” offerings and the Hanover Christmas Mother. Finally, don’t forget that with the new year, we will again be accepting nominations for Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. Start creating your own “wish list” of “unsung heroes” who volunteer their time throughout the year to make a positive impact. Nomination details will be available January 2022. For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at (804) 365-4300 or e-mail volunteer@hanovercounty.gov. Submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.
Veterans Day ceremony planned for Nov. 11 at Hanover Wayside Park 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
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www.cvamc.org, or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. All COVID-19 protocols will be observed at both venues.
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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.
Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy will have Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl from 6 to 8 p.m. New this year is the Holiday Movie Characters theme. Be sure to dress up as your favorite holiday hero, villain, or sidekick as you stroll the streets of downtown Ashland. After you are done crawling, head down England St to the Jolly Jaunt concert at Ashland Theatre! For 21 plus only. Tickets will be on sale at Origin Beer Lab - Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit at LightUptheTracks.com.
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
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Ashland Museum History Trivia Night set Nov. 18 Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics celebrate 15 years of service Join the Ashland Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. news, time travel, and history. DJ Brent has the cool job 18 for a round of general trivia. Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave., will host. Dust off those dormant brain cells because MC Woody is thinking up some questions about entertainment, sports,
of picking tunes. Lots of fun! Just show up. Email the museum at ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or call 804368-7314 if you have questions. Information submitted by the Ashland Museum.
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MegaWash and Mega RV Storage held a grand opening event on Nov. 5, including a ribbon cutting ceremony.
MegaWash and Mega RV Storage open in Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MegaWash and Mega RV Storage opened a new facility just south of the Town of Ashland. Located at 10500 Vermeer Place on Route 1, this new business concept brings much sought-after RV and boat storage and express wash services for vehicles large and small to the Hanover Community. The 6-acre development brought investment of $6.5 million to the county. This new facility brings much needed RV and boat storage as well as automatic RV, commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle wash services to Hanover County. “I would like to personally welcome and thank MegaWash and Mega RV Storage for their investment in Hanover County,” said Susan P. Dibble, Board of Supervisors member representing the South Anna district. “MegaWash is meeting the need of both the RV and business communities for a fast, convenient, affordable, excellent quality wash for RVs and even full-length tractor trailers in our giant tunnel,” offers Miles Morin, managing partner of the business. “Our commitment to
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premium quality extends from our cutting-edge equipment to our customer service. We designed our 24/7 touchless car wash tunnel to accommodate vehicles that don’t normally fit in an express car wash, like lifted trucks and duallys, and our 20-minute wash and polish service yields truly impressive results. On the RV and boat storage facility side, having reached 40% occupancy in the first two months testifies to the pressing need for safe, high-quality RV and boat storage in Central Virginia.” Opened in September, Megawash features both a 75-foot touchless car wash tunnel and 100-foot large vehicle wash tunnel, ensuring that even the largest vehicles can be quickly and efficiently cleaned. The facility also features three self-serve bays with 11-foot clearance and can easily accommodate boats, motorcycles, utility trailers or any passenger vehicle. For the ultimate paint polish and protection treatment, an express Gloss Polish service is available, along with free vacuums with every wash to make sure your vehicle is as clean on the inside as outside. The automatic touchless car wash and selfserve bays are open 24/7 to serve customers regardless of their schedule. Be sure to check out monthly club
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memberships coming in the future. Adjacent to MegaWash and opened in August, Mega RV Storage provides 132 storage spaces for RV and boat owners, including covered and surface storage, pull-through spaces, and optional electrical service. This secure facility, with 24/7 customer-only access, offers paved drive aisles, free potable water and dump station, and extra-wide spaces up to 46 feet in length. Storage customers can also take advantage of discounts at MegaWash for both RVs and passenger vehicles. “Hanover County is delighted to welcome MegaWash and Mega RV Storage to our community,” said Brandon Turner, Deputy Director of Economic Development. “It was a pleasure working with Mr. Morin to move this project forward which will provide outstanding amenities to the RV, boating, and business communities throughout the Richmond region.” MegaWash is in the final stages of developing a monthly membership app that will offer customers major discounts on polishing and washing services. For more information, visit MegaWashVA.com and MegaStorageVA.com.
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Fifteen years ago a small group of parishioners from St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland realized a vision to provide free medical and dental care to Hanover County residents who were uninsured and lived below the federal poverty guidelines. The hope was to bring a little light into the lives of our fellow citizens who were unable afford care. The logo showed an opened door of the church with a bright light streaming out to welcome all. Thanks to the generosity of almost 200 volunteers who donated over 4,800 hours, the clinic was created in the church basement; protocols, procedures and best practices to ensure quality patient care were established, and providers and administrative volunteers were recruited. On Oct. 25, 2006, the doors of St. James the Less Free Clinic were opened. As demand increased, satellite clinics were established at Shiloh Baptist Free Eye Clinic, Ashland Christian Disciples of Christ Free Podiatry Clinic, Mechanicsville Christian Free Dental Clinic and Cheryl H. Watson Memorial Free
Medical Clinic. Ultimately, the name was changed to Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics to reflect the multiple churches working together and the community involvement. Each clinic has evening hours and is staffed entirely by volunteers. In the 15 years of service, patients have received free medical care and prescriptions, dental exams, restorations, extractions, dentures, hygiene, eye exams and prescription glasses, mental health consultations and podiatry care. In that time, over 11,000 patients have been treated for over 15,000 visits. The monetary value of care is over $5 million thanks to the 95,000 volunteer hours from the community of Hanover. The mission of the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics is “to offer a faith-based healing ministry to our qualified Hanover neighbors by providing free medical and dental health care with compassion, dignity and respect.” Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, contact (804) 798-8890 or info@ hanoverfreeclinics.com or visit www. hanoverfreeclinics.com.
Get ready for Ashland Museum Holiday Guided Walking Tour The Ashland Museum holiday guided walking tour will take place on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. We will share some history and architecture about part of the Race Course Addition around Howard Street. Each tour will end with a reception at 205 Howard St., the 1904 home belonging to the Eks. Details and registration on
our website, ashlandmuseum.org. Email the museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or call 804368-7314 if you have questions. Join us this holiday season where horses thundered around an oval track and sounds of gambling once filled the air. Information submitted by the Ashland Museum.
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polls and cast a ballot. More than a million Virginia voters cast early ballots, a substantial increase from past gubernatorial races, and Hanover County saw a significant number of early voters. “We saw 16,363 voters come through our Early Voting Center or voted by mail making it (unofficial for now) 28% of the total vote,” Smithson said. She also endorsed the decision to close schools on Election Day. Many campuses in Hanover also serve as polling places. “We are very grateful that the schools are closed for Election Day. Voters didn’t have to compete for a parking space.” Smithson said the real key to this year’s election success was the dedicated efforts of the people who worked the polls. “Ac ro s s the Commonwealth and nation, election officials are always in need of officers of elections to serve on Election Day,” she said. “We are very blessed to have more officers than we can use sometimes. Two hundred and thirty-four of your friends, neighbors and family worked over 15 hours to serve the voters of Hanover County.” Hanover voters opted for the two incumbents features in two House of Delegates
faces in the 55th and 97th Districts. Both Buddy Fowler and Scott Wyatt claimed significant victories in each of those races. In a statement provided to The Local, Wyatt said he was ready to get to work with the new administration in Richmond. “I want to thank the voters of the 97th District that turned out and cast 33,994 votes for Scott Wyatt. This is most votes received by any delegate in the Commonwealth and a tribute to the volunteers that worked so hard on behalf of our Republican ticket. The citizens sent a clear message that change is needed in Virginia by electing Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares. They want the Virginia economy opened on day one,” Wyatt said. He said the new administration represents a new era on how the Commonwealth is governed. “The citizens want a leader who has law enforcement officers’ backs and supports the victims, not the criminals. They want curriculum taught on advanced math and sciences in our schools, not social issues, or political indoctrination.” He urged all Virginia voters to join together in these efforts. “We must now all come together to restore confidence
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meeting to address the same issue, board members opted for an additional meeting to allow all speakers to have a turn at the podium. That meeting held last week also experienced overflow crowds and many were forced to remain outside during the meeting as more than 50 speakers made their opinions known. An evenly divided and mostly civil group watched patiently as speakers addressed the issue. Supporters wore pink shirts that displayed the message “You are Loved,” while those with opposing views held signs that read “Protect Every Kid.” Hanover School Board members are facing a difficult decision at their upcoming meeting regarding whether or not to approve policy revisions that offer additional protections for transgender students and validates certain rights that some parents find offensive. When the General Assembly passed legislation that requires school systems to initiate policies that clarify how transgender students are treated, including a provision that guarantees rights to use the bathroom or locker room of their preferred identity and allowing confidentiality regarding student records, Hanover is still considering the revisions. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued guidelines this summer requiring school divisions to adopt policy that are consistent with or exceed those regulations. The directive ensures transgender students the right to use the bathroom of their choice and be addressed by their preferred pronouns. Arthur Brill read a letter from Gavin Grimm, the transgender student from Gloucester County who successfully sued the local school
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Jennifer Balut is a parent and educator in Hanover County and spoke at last week’s meeting in opposition to the proposed changes. She said making changes that affect the entire student body to accommodate the needs of a very few is unacceptable and urged board members to not endorse the revisions to policy.
board regarding its decision to ban him from using the boys bathroom because he identified as transgender. He received a $1.3 million settlement as a result of the Supreme Court decision in his favor. “Transgender students deserve the same rights and access as students who are non transgender students,” Grimm’s letter said. “On a final note, regardless of personal feelings, the law is the law.” The VDOE guidelines required all schools to have policies in place by the beginning of the school year to address the issues raised by the new regulations. While many school districts across the state have enacted revised policies that fall in line with the new guidelines, a few have refused to install the new policy. Hanover first approached the issue at its October workshop and conducted more review at its meeting later that month. With the current policy that does not meet the minimum requirements some speakers said the county was “already breaking the law.” Several parents spoke on
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their children’s behalf, or read letters from students affected by the policy currently in place. John Quillen read a letter from his child. “I would like to praise you for your efforts to introduce a policy to protect transgender students,” he read. “Unfortunately I still have some concerns regarding the treatment of transgender students,” the student said referring to the parental consent portion of the new policy. “The parents’ consent being required is an issue. Transphobia runs rampant throughout Hanover and some trans students may not be safe coming out to their parents. We need to protect these students. There should be policies to protect these students without parental involvement.” An equal number of speakers expressed concerns regarding the proposed policy, specifically the requirement that students be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice. “If this passes, you are undermining my rights as a parent… and you are not protecting my child,” said Lauren Mast. “I should not have to worry about my daughter being assaulted with her face bashed against a wall by a trans or a male dressing in a skirt. That’s the last thing I want to worry about as a mother,” she added. Hunter Young of Mechanicsville said he removed his daughter from Hanover schools after she was asked to refer to a student with her requested pronoun. As an 8-year-old, Young said she didn’t understand and was confused. “As an 8-year-old little girl, she didn’t understand why he was dressed like a girl and wanted people to not call him by his name anymore and call him by a girl’s name,” Young said. “I want to stand up for the families who do not have the option to take their child out of school. I don’t believe
that one child’s rights are more important that another. My daughter does not have to be forced to call a known boy a girl.” Cynthia Rosier has a 9-year-old daughter who she said is not afraid to use the bathroom at her school and described the proposed policy as “not protecting female students.” Ashland resident and Jim Ridolphi / The Local
An Atlee High School senior was one of more than 50 speakers who took advantage of a special meeting conducted by the Hanover School Board to gather input on a pending decision regarding the treatment of transgender students in county schools.
attorney Sarah Bridges said the proposed revisions would eliminate inequities in the system. “The failure of the Hanover County School Board to adopt a policy to protect children… is not only a violation of law but is a clear message from the Hanover County School
Board that certain children in our schools do not matter,” Bridges said. “The description of your equity policy on your website provides that every child deserves an education based on fundamental principles of equity. You have committed to take deliberate action to eliminate inequities and adopt policies to ensure that every child’s education is based on fundamental principles of equity. Every child means every trans child. We cannot go back to the days of separate but equal,” she added. It is unclear what enforcement measure, if any,
would be employed by the Commonwealth to force school districts to comply with the new regulations, but the threat of lawsuits seems more distinct, and several speakers referenced that real possibility. But Jennifer Balut, a parent and educator in Hanover County, said the proposed policy is not fair and equitable for all students. “The only reason this policy is being considered is because Hanover County is afraid of litigation, and that is not the right way to make decisions for our children,” see RESIDENTS, pg. 21
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she said. “No decision for our students should be made out of fear. We have to stand up for what is the best interest of all of our students and not give in to threats of lawsuits or litigation. It is time we stand up and draw a line in the sand and say this is not right for our children and not right for Hanover County.” One of the final speakers identified as a transgender male who is a senior at Atlee High School. He described a high school experience of bullying and harassment with
kids shouting “what is that” when he walked the halls. “I have been assaulted for who I am,” he said. “There will be more transgender people coming to this school… and I am afraid for them. I know that Hanover County has what it takes to allow all students to walk the halls as equals. I know it has what it takes to accommodate trans people,” he concluded. The school board is expected to consider the revised policy at its meeting scheduled this week, but some speakers suggested delaying that ruling until January, when a new governor takes office.
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the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD has helped to save more than 400,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50% and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. Visit www.madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.
Law Enforcement because I know how important it is to keep our roads safe and the hard work they do to end this senseless crime of drunk driving," said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent. One local law enforcement officer was honored at the event: Virginia State Police Trooper W.L. Gunn - Area 1 (Hanover/ Henrico counties). MADD holds the event along with several sponsors: State Farm; Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen; Richmond Ford; News 6; Walmart; The Hill and Chambers Family, and Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz and Goodove. Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is
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Patriots dominant in Tomato Bowl win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Patrick Henry continued its dominance of late over Mechanicsville in Hanover County’s longest high school football rivalry, the Tomato Bowl. The Patriots amassed 262 yards total offense as they roped the Mustangs 38-14 Friday night. They finished seeded fifth in Region 4B and will travel to fourth-seeded Matoaca for the first round of the Region 4B playoffs. Game time for the playoff was not available as of the time this edition went to press. “The kids played hard. They played all four quarters. We played a lot of guys,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “So, yeah, it was a good win.” Quarterback Jordan Allen led the Patriots offensively, completing 8-of-14 passes for 114 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball seven times for 27 yards. His favorite aerial targets were Gracyn Ross (one reception for 40 yards), Christian Berry (2 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown, and Jayden Mines (2 receptions for 27 yards and a TD). Dave Lawrence/The Local
Patrick Henry’s Camden Byrd (14) fends off Mechanicsville’s Shomarie Turkvan (20) in the visiting Patriots’ 38-14 Tomato Bowl victory over the host Mustangs Friday night.
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Allen appreciates the number of weapons at his command when he takes the field. “It’s great as the quarterback. As you saw tonight, four people scored — and me included. You can’t ask for much more than that,” Allen said. He named everyone who scored offensive touchdowns, including himself: Berry, Ross, Mines and Dashawn Green. “It’s all great and I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for this team.” The Patriots have fielded a dynamic offense that has many weapons with which to strike all season. “We can run, we can pass. It’s a lot,” Berry said. “Especially this week, I only played offense, which was nice. I felt like I was able to focus a lot more throughout the week just on offense to get everything executed right.” Patrick Henry’s special teams got the ball rolling for the Patriots when Ross scooped up a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown with 8:12 left in the first quarter. Patrick Henry placekicker Richard Crabbe began a solid night by kicking the first of his five point-afters to make it 7-0. Ross added another touchdown with 2:10 left in the opening frame on a 2-yard run. The Patriots wasted little time getting on the scoreboard again on a 9-yard pass from Allen to Berry with 8:40 left in the half. Finally, just before see PATRIOTS, pg. 23
Atlee beats Hawks, earns region playoff bid By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILLE — Just seven months ago, the Atlee Raiders left Hanover High School with their season ended by their archrival in a game where they once led 19-0. Friday night, with their season on the line, a powerful rushing offense and timely defense pinned disappointment on the Hawks, as Atlee bested Hanover 16-7 to seize the eighth and final playoff berth in Region 4B. Hanover, which began the night in eighth, saw its season close at 4-5. The star of the show was senior tailback Caleb Warren, who took hit after hit while toting the football 32 times for 249 yards and both Raider touchdowns. “That was a grind it up win,” said an exhausted Matt Gray, Atlee’s head coach. “(Warren) is an explosive kid, hard-working, he’s super humble. He’s everything you want at the tailback position.” Warren’s night got off to a hot start after the Atlee (6-4) defense stopped Hanover’s opening drive on a fourth and one at the Raider 5-yard line. The Raiders then used the power of Warren, and a perfectly thrown 45-yard pass from quarterback Brooks Hollins to
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time expired in the half, Crabbe nailed a 30-yard field goal to increase Patrick Henry’s lead to 24-10. Patrick Henry’s final two scores came in the third quarter, the first on an 8-yard run by Green with 9:05 left, and the second on a 16-yard pass from
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Atlee running back Caleb Warren avoids a tackle by Hanover’s Peyton Seelmann in Atlee’s 16-7 victory Friday night.
Tae Gilpin, for a 95-yard drive capped by a 1-yard Warren run for a 7-0 lead with 2:47 left in the first period. Possessions were hard
to come by due to the quick pace of the game. The Raiders were able to drive down to the Hanover 1, but on fourth and goal, the Hawk defense came to
life, stuffing Warren outside the goal line. In all, there were four turnovers on downs, two by each team, as both took gambles on
a night where a two-possession lead could determine the win. After two scoreless periods, the Raiders again drove deep, but stalled, settling for a 20-yard
Allen to Mines with 5:58 left. The Mustangs played hard. Their defense was aggressive. Max Bidou led with 8.5 tackles, with Dajuan Washington adding five and Shomarie Turkvan and Aaron Maxie adding 3.5 apiece. But the versatile Patriot offense was too tough to contain for long. Mechanicsville’s two scores came after Wakefield began widespread substitutions. With
starting quarterback Jordan Callahan lining up as wide receiver, substitute quarterback Logan Harris found him open down the left sideline for a 29-yard score with 5:55 left in the game. Harris closed out the scoring with a 9-yard run with 1:19 left. The experience the younger Patrick Henry players gained may prove pivotal in the playoffs.
“A lot of guys have good, a lot of, playing experience tonight,” He said. “That’s great for our young guys, especially moving forward. You never know when your number is going to be called — next man up. The younger guys came in and played well.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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field goal from Zach Tschantre to give Atlee a 10-0 lead with 9:46 left in the game. Hanover finally answered as Beau Sahnow, filling in at quarterback for the injured Cole Elrod, flipped a 6-yard pass to Chase Flora with 4:30 left to cut the lead to 10-7. But Gray handed the keys to Warren and the offensive line, who wiped precious seconds off the clock moving down the field, forcing Hanover to use their timeouts. Warren converted a third-and-1 at the Hawk 37, then, on the next play, rumbled 30 yards for the gameclincher. The nature of the game didn’t shock Gray, who has seen a lot in this storied series in his six seasons patrolling the Raider sidelines. “In this game, I don’t think anything ever surprises you,” Gray said. “With [Hanover], you take records, throw them out the window. Regional rankings, too. All of that stuff doesn’t matter. You line up and go at it.” With the victory, and a Manchester win over Monacan, the Raiders get to line up again next week in the Region 4B quarterfinals where they will travel to top-seeded Dinwiddie. Kickoff time was not available when this edition went to press. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
RUSHING PH: Green 11-99, Allen 7-27, Mines 3-19, Williams 5-3, Ross 1-2, Brown 2-(minus 2). MECH: Messe 18-65, Harris 8-58, Callahan 8-8. PASSING PH: Allen 8-14-114-0. MECH: Callahan 6-8-31-0. Harris 2-4-34-0. RECEIVING PH: Ross 1-40, Berry 2-33, Mines 2-27, Henderson 1-7, Green 1-6, Byrd 1-1. MECH: Callahan 1-29, Maxie 2-19, Morris 4-17, Harris 1-0.
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County field hockey teams earn state berths By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor HENRICO — For 60 minutes of regulation play Wednesday night, a pair of underdogs fought to a standstill in the Region 4B field hockey championship at Henrico High School. For nearly 15 minutes of sudden death overtime, the underdogs again fought to a standstill. But, on a corner with six seconds to go, Mechanicsville’s Carsyn Poppa threaded the ball through a narrow gap between the edge of the box and Patrick Henry’s goalkeeper, Ella Arruza, to earn the Mustangs a 1-0 win and the Region 4B championship. “Patrick Henry played an amazing game,” said Mechanicsville head coach Merridee Gibson. “Their goalkeeper was out of her mind. They played so hard and so well. It was just a great game, a great final.” But both teams got to that great final the hard way. Mechanicsville and Patrick Henry went into the six-team regional playoffs seeded third and fifth, respectively. Both had to play a first-round game on Saturday, Oct. 30, while the top two seeds sat out. Each had to face a higher-seeded team, No. 2 Atlee in the Mustangs’ case and No. 1 Powhatan in the Patriots’ case, in the regional semifinals on Nov. 1 to get to what became a classic championship match Wednesday. The Patriots knocked off fourth-seeded Monacan 2-1 at River City Sportsplex in their first-round game. They jumped to a 2-0 lead and had to keep the Chiefs at bay in the final quarter. “We controlled the pace and play of the game, but we were both scoreless in the first
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Patrick Henry’s Autumn Just (11) and Ann Mason Burr try to defend Mechanicsville’s Carsyn Poppa (right) in the Mustangs’ 1-0 overtime victory over the Patriots in the Region 4B field hockey championship game at Henrico High School Wednesday. Poppa scored the game-winning goal with six seconds remaining in sudden death overtime.
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Patrick Henry’s Ava Rossman (7) gets her stick on the ball as the Patriots downed Monacan in a Region 4B first-round game at River City Sportsplex on Oct. 30.
half,” Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman said of the Patriots’ first-round win. “We had our chances. We had some corners and they just defended them. Well, we broke it open in the third quarter on a corner. Actually, our second goal was a
corner of a corner as well.” With a 2-0 lead, Rossman started subbing to get other players some time on the field. Monacan took advantage to narrow the gap, but Arruza, in goal, kept the Chiefs in check. “Our goalkeeper, Arruza
really saved our necks,” Rossman said. “She had 12 saves on the day.” Mechanicsville began its regional campaign against sixth-seeded Hanover. The Mustangs outscored the Hawks 3-0. Poppa provided the spark
for the win. “Carsyn scored a hat-trick,” Gibson said. “The game was pretty much as we planned it. . . . We were happy with the result.” Both teams were underdogs in the semifinals the following Monday. Rossman had a feel-
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ing her Patriots could upset Powhatan but didn’t want her team to know that going into the game. Whether or not the psychology worked, it was clear something did. Patrick Henry won 2-1 in overtime. Maddie Just and Ava Rossman each scored a goal, and Arruza finished with seven saves. Mechanicsville edged Atlee 1-0 in the other semifinal. The wins in the semifinals earned both the Mustangs and Patriots a berth in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state tournament. The only question remaining was which team would claim the championship and start the tournament at home, and which team would go on the road. Both teams fought tooth and claw. Arruza did her best in goal for Patrick Henry, finishing with 10 saves. Eventually, the difference in corners proved pivotal. Mechanicsville had seven throughout the game — two in overtime — to just three for the Patriots. The second overtime corner for the Mustangs came immediately on the heels of the first, and Poppa found the box to end the game. “I am immensely proud of this team who has been considered the underdog in every game. In the spring, in March and April, we didn’t win a game. All we could score were three goals,” Rossman said. “To come back from such a low point and to reach this high point and have another game . . . I thought they did brilliantly.” The state tournament began Tuesday after this edition went to press. The Patriots traveled to Great Bridge while Mechanicsville hosted Jamestown in the state quarterfinals. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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County teams reign supreme at Pole Green By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover County schools have always been mainstays of Region 4B cross country. But they have rarely been as dominant as they were Wednesday in the regional championships at Pole Green Park. County runners filled most of the slots of the All-Region ranks. And five of the six teams the region will be sending to the Virginia High School League Class 4 state championships Saturday are from the county. “Prior to the year, all the coaches when we’d see each other, we were, like, ‘Man, it’s going to be really, really tight,’ ” said Atlee head coach Neil Mathews, whose boys team won the region title and whose girls team finished second to Hanover. “I think it’s just a preview of what the state meet’s going to be like, because the other regions all have really, really fast kids. It’s one of the deepest region (meets) and one of the deepest states just in sheer talent that I’ve seen in years.” In the boys race, all four Hanover County teams made the top five. Behind Atlee with 44 points were Patrick Henry (53 points), Hanover (66), King George (122) and Mechanicsville 141. Hanover’s girls won their championship race with an incredible score of 30. Atlee was second with 74 points, followed by Eastern View (86), Monacan (109) and Patrick Henry (158). Mechanicsville finished ninth with 217 points. “It’s been a really good day. I’m really happy,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “The boys would have liked to have finished second, but they ran ond time in school history that more proud of them. well. Patrick Henry just ran a our boys cross country goes to “The girls ran great. The little bit better. It’s only the sec- states as a unit. I couldn’t be kids in the sub-varsity race ran
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Above, Hanover’s Alli Crytser comes in to the finish line well ahead of runner-up Logan Nuckols of Patrick Henry (just rounding the corner in the background) in the Region 4B cross country championships at Pole Green Park Wednesday. Crytser finished in 18:00.6, 37 seconds ahead of Nuckols. Nuckols finished nearly a minute ahead of third-place finisher Evelyn Anderson of Eastern View. Left, Patrick Henry’s Trevor Mason crosses the finish line first ahead of teammate Luke Taylor and Atlee’s Travis Albon in the boys championship race.
great. It’s a great day to be a Hawk.” The Hanover girls placed four runners in the top 10: region champion Alli Krytser (18:00.6); Ellie Agustin (19:47.2) and Hannah Clarke (19:56.6), who finished fourth and fifth, respectively; and
Adelynn Carpenter, who finished eighth in 20:25.7. Erika Osborn wrapped up the scoring for Hanover with a 12th-place finish in 20:47.3. Krytser finished 36 seconds ahead of second-place Logan Nuckols of Patrick Henry. “[I felt] really good,” she
said. “The weather was really perfect for racing.” Krytser said she and Nuckols — the latter in her first year running cross country — had been running well all season. “I think we both had a really great season so far,” Krytser said. “I think we’re ready to go to states and run fast.” For Nuckols, this year has been fun. She had wanted to run cross country, but because of conflicts with her primary sport — basketball — could not until this, her senior, year. “My whole focus was to try to just keep Alli in my sight, try to keep her visible,” Nuckols said. “I knew that it was just going to be us two, kind of, up front. She’s really fast, so I just tried to keep her in my sight.” The remaining top 10 runners — all awarded All Region honors — in the girls race were Eastern View’s Evelyn Anderson in third (19:31.6), Monacan’s Reagan Canada in sixth (19:59.6), Powhatan’s Ellen Weimer in seventh (20:13.5, and Atlee’s Addison Crow (20:32.2) and Courtney Mudd (20:38.3) in ninth and tenth, respectively. Patrick Henry head coach Jeremy Dobrinsky had, before the race, handicapped his boys finishing third in their race. But the Patriots, paced by a onetwo punch of Trevor Mason and Luke Taylor, one-upped the prognostication. Mason came in first with in 15:39.2, with Taylor on his heels in 15:46.2. “I’m happy with it,” Mason said of his and Taylor’s finish. “I think we were trying to get that. That was our goal and I’m glad we could execute.” Mason said he and Taylor make a good team. “It’s awesome to be able to be out there and run with somesee SUPREME, pg. 26
Yellow Jackets outsted in ODAC semifinals By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND — One late September night, with a 6-4 record, Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball found themselves down by two sets at Bridgewater. A three-set comeback gave the Yellow Jackets not just a thrilling win, but the impetus for an eight-game winning streak. Friday night, on their home floor facing Virginia Wesleyan in the 2021 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship semifinals, the narrative worked in reverse, and, after taking a 2-0 lead over
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one, run with someone that you run with every single day, that you work hard with every single day,” Mason said. “You kind of know the levels that you two are on, which helps us push each other even harder.” Taylor agreed that their work together paid off. “Coming into the race we were hoping we’d do well,” Taylor said. “We just, kind of, put our training out there on the field.” Atlee’s Travis Albon was third in 15:48.6, followed by Hanover’s Ethan Coleman (16:08.3), King George’s Alexander Dachos (16:13.3), Atlee’s Patrick Allen (16:16.8), Mechanicsville’s Carter Smith (16:19.0), Atlee’s Andre Chavez (16:30.3), King George’s Gavin Mccraw (16:31.1) and Atlee’s Josh Leonard (16:33.9). The top three teams and top five individuals not on one of those teams qualify for the state championships. Qualifying as individuals for the girls state championship race are Nuckols, Canada, Weimer, Monacan’s
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RandolphMacon’s Madison Warlick returns ball between Roanoke defenders Peyton Kirchner and Kayleigh Eason Wednesday.
a Marlin team they had swept in Norfolk just nine nights before, saw their title hopes swept away as Virginia Wesleyan took a five-set victory to send Randolph-Macon to 18-10. After a pair of 25-22 wins
for a 2-0 advantage, the Yellow Jackets were down 22-19 in the third set, climbing back with three straight points to tie it. But despite multiple match point opportunities, the Marlins survived, winning by a 31-29
Madeline Montgomery and Varina’s Jillian Sisk. The girls championship race is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Qualifying as individuals for the boys championship race are Dachos, Smith, McCraw, Courtland’s Christian Reid and Chancellor’s Tyler Evans. Their championship race will begin at 1:45 p.m. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
(EV) 20:50.5, 14. Madeline Montgomery (MON) 20:51.7, 15. Sarah Bland (ATL) 21:01.5, 16. Jillian Sisk (VAR) 21:01.6, 17. Erika Economou (ATL) 21:02.1, 18. Mary Mansfield (MAT) 21:03.7, 19. Ella Green (POW) 21:18.6, 20. Kellie Williams (KG) 21:23.8, 21. Sibyl Harrell (HAN) 21:35.8, 22. Abby Hughes (MECH) 21:43.4, 23. Isabella Godard (HAN) 21:52.9, 24. Ashley Bedford (ATL) 21:58.0, 25. Audrey Shepley (MON) 22:02.6, 26. Sylvia Hardy (COU) 22:09.0, 27. Rebecca Schoenberger (CHA) 22:12.5, 28. Caitlyn Wingeart (KG) 22:28.7, 29. Avril Castro (EV) 22:42.5, 30. Natalie Cooley (PH) 22:44.3, 31. Maggie Brown (MON) 22:47.3, 32. Darby Ashley (EV) 22:55.1, 33. Michelle Walker (EV) 23:03.6, 34. Kathleen Papiernik (MAT) 23:12.4, 35. Emma Filkoski (KG) 23:26.2, 36. Avery Swenson (MON) 23:28.7, 37. Sarah Hoburg (COU) 23:30.5, 38. Reagan Sauer (PH) 23:32.2, 39. Hailey Woods (ATL) 23:34.1, 40. Sara Hale (MECH) 23:34.8, 41. Isabella Perkins (KG) 23:37.4, 42. Alexa Hewson (COU) 23:40.8, 43. Jenna Estes (PH) 23:54.1, 44. Andie Darko (MECH) 23:57.9, 45. Adeline Sappenfield (COU) 23:58.3, 46. Megan Davis (MON) 23:58.6, 47. Chelsea Saguid (KG) 24:14.7, 48. Hannah Al-Hamdy (CHA) 24:18.0, 49. Bella Dileo (PH) 24:23.1, 50. Brianna Bartlebaugh (EV) 24:30.9, 51. Mackenzie Toler (COU) 24:36.0, 52. Enya Cea-Lavin (CHA) 24:37.1, 53. Kaitlyn Rissmeyer (POW) 24:38.7, 54. Madison Early (COU) 24:45.5, 55. Anna Weiderhold (SPO) 24:53.4, 56. Rebecca Stevens (POW) 24:53.5, 57. Lily Andrews (MECH)
VHSL Region 4B XC Championships (At Pole Green Park) Girls Team scores: 1. Hanover 30, 2. Atlee 73, 3. Eastern View 86, 4. Monacan 109, 5. Patrick Henry 158, 6. King George 166, 7. Powhatan 191, 8. Courtland 196, 9. Mechanicsville 217, 10. Matoaca 235, 11. Chancellor 267, 12. Spotsylvania 339, 13. Dinwiddie 376. Individual results: 1. Ally Krytser (HAN) 18:00.6, 2. Logan Nuckols (PH) 18:37.1, 3. Evelyn Anderson (EV) 19:31.6, 4. Ellie Agustin (HAN) 19:47.2, 5. Hannah Clarke (HAN) 19:56.6, 6. Reagan Canada (MON) 19:59.6, 7. Ellen Weimer (POW) 20:13.5, 8. Adelynn Carpenter (HAN) 20:25.7, 9. Addison Crow (ATL) 20:32.2, 10. Courtney Mudd (ATL) 20:38.3, 11. Holly Anderson (EV) 20:43.4, 12. Erika Osborn (HAN) 20:47.3, 13. Claire Anderson
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count, then taking the fourth set 25-19 and the tiebreaker by a 15-6 score, thanks in part to a 6-0 run to begin the final frame. Randolph-Macon’s hitting percentage steadily declined as the match wore on, from a first set high of .257 to a low of .043 in the tiebreaker, with just six kills, but seven attack errors. Sydney Koch had 22 kills in her final appearance on the Crenshaw Gymnasium floor, while Grace Parker added 18 and fellow senior Danielle LaRosa 13. It was better attack play at the net, led by Parker, that gave the second-seeded Yellow
Jackets a 3-1 quarterfinal win on Wednesday night at Crenshaw over No. 7 Roanoke. After a close first set that RandolphMacon seized late for a 25-16 win, Parker dominated the action in set two. The junior had ten of her game-high 25 kills in that frame, including a late run where she registered kills on the last five points of a 25-11 win. The Maroons stole the third set 25-22, but the offensive touch returned for RandolphMacon in the fourth, committing just three errors to 11 kills for a .364 average and a 25-15 win.
On Sunday, Koch and Parker were named First Team All-ODAC, while LaRosa earned second team honors. Sophomore Leslie Currie (Hanover High) and senior Macguire Gubba were named to the Third Team. Koch’s honor gives her three First Team awards in her Yellow Jacket career. Randolph-Macon, ranked fifth in their region prior to the ODAC tournament, did not earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
24:59.5, 58. Madeline Law (MAT) 25:00.6, 59. Emily Willard (MECH) 25:03.0, 60. Raquel Iga (POW) 25:08.9, 61. Mackenzie Murphy (KG) 25:12.6, 62. Ashley Dunn (MON) 25:20.3, 63. Shannon Seay (POW) 25:29.4, 64. Sophie Blake (MAT) 25:29.5, 65. Veronica Dumbuya (CHA) 25:36.0, 66. Violet Sowers (MAT) 25:41.5, 67. Jordane Donfack (SPO) 25:46.8, 68. Aleah Burnett (POW) 25:51.4, 69. Charlotte Lee (MAT) 26:11.4, 70. Miracle Batman (DIN) 26:26.8, 71. Julianne Tate (SPO) 26:33.9, 72. emily Law (MAT) 26:57.9, 73. Summer Wadford (DIN) 27:08.7, 74. Samantha Lyman (MECH) 27:14.8, 75. Megan Hildebrandt (SPO) 27:21.2, 76. Yahaira Perez-Solis (SPO) 27:37.6, 77. Iyanna Preston (SPO) 27:50.8, 78. Sara Deines (DIN) 28:21.0, 79. Breanna Joyner (DIN) 29:11.7, 80. Gracie Marie Dent (CHA) 29:25.3, 81. Kaylin Hunnel (DIN) 47:18.3.
16:31.1, 10. Josh Leonard (ATL) 16:33.9, 11. Alex Davis (PH) 16:34.4, 12. Nicholas Ligday (HAN) 16:44.7, 13. Christian Reid (COU) 16:50.0, 14. Seth Miller (HAN) 17:00.4, 15. Tristin Lemens (HAN) 17:09.0, 16. Tyler Evans (CHA) 17:16.9, 17. Jake Stanley (ATL) 17:24.1, 18. Sean Seibel (POW) 17:24.4, 19. Bernard Luitjohan (PH) 17:29.0, 20. Andrew Senfield (PH) 17:31.5, 21. Deacon Macdonald (HAN) 17:33.0, 22. Charles Aiken (COU) 17:33.8, 23. Carson Echard (ATL) 17:34.4, 24. Alexander Blair (CHA) 17:37.0, 25. Josh Gray (MECH) 17:38.6, 26. Max Clements (EV) 17:47.2, 27. Ian Timmons (POW) 17:50.1, 28. River Leynes (POW) 17:51.2, 29. Jack Standridge (MECH) 17:52.5, 30. Thomas Leff (PH) 17:58.9, 31. Graham Paterson (KG) 18:03.7, 32. Hunter Lutz (EV) 18:07.3, 33. Chase Maters (MECH) 18:13.4, 34. Daniel Mudd (ATL) 18:17.3, 35. Brendan Nave (COU) 18:20.7, 36. Gabe Lantz (COU) 18:21.8, 37. Benjamin Tidwell (KG) 18:21.9, 38. Braden Palczynski (MON) 18:22.5, 39. Jameson Tobin (PH) 18:29.5, 40. Brayden Rash (KG) 18:34.0, 41. Markus Luckinbill (EV) 18:34.9, 42. Jin Lee (SPO) 18:35.5, 43. Ryan Kwon (CHA) 18:36.5, 44. Jeremiah Monts (MAT) 18:43.7, 45. Morgan Lehocky (COU) 18:45.6, 46. Thomas Menting (POW) 18:47.9, 47. Tyler Hill (MECH) 18:50.1, 48. Ethan Church (EV) 18:51.1, 49. Jackson White (KG) 18:51.7, 50. Zach Trimble (MAT) 18:53.7, 51. Garv Airi (EV) 18:57.5, 52. William Brooks (COU) 18:58.4, 53. Lloyd Jewell (HAN) 19:05.1, 54. Rylan
Powers (POW) 19:15.5, 55. Min Lee (SPO) 19:16.6, 56. Aidan Bair (SPO) 19:24.1, 57. Robert Martin (KG) 19:32.5, 58. Gabriel Law (EV) 19:35.9, 59. Jackson Williams (MAT) 19:39.3, 60. Alip Nury (SPO) 19:39.5, 61. Wyatt Jimenez (CHA) 19:39.8, 62. Eli Timmons (POW) 19:39.9, 63. Adam Lucas (MON) 19:42.3, 64. Taiki Okuda (EV) 19:45.8, 65. Clay Waddy (SPO) 19:49.7, 66. Demarco Victoria (GW) 19:51.5, 67. Will Buccafuscco (MON) 20:00.6, 68. Austin Daniel (MAT) 20:01.7, 69. Colin Hezel (MAT) 20:01.8, 70. Isaac Greeson (MAT) 20:03.5, 71. Carter Davis (MON) 20:04.9, 72. Andrew Bledsoe (HAN) 20:09.3, 73. Jack Hensley (MON) 20:14.0, 74. Jonah Volles (MECH) 20:17.2, 75. Walker Berndt (COU) 20:19.8, 76. Shawn Ladhani (HEN) 20:23.2, 77. Tane Jeffs (POW) 20:31.8, 78. Luke Lamoree (MON) 20:35.0, 79. Carlos Osegueda (CHA) 20:47.4, 80. wayne Clue (VAR) 21:02.9, 81. Sterling Brummer (MON) 21:21.4, 82. Keegan O’Gorman (CHA) 21:36.7, 83. Barlowe Branch III (DIN) 21:39.3, 84. Dante Chevalier (SPO) 21:40.4, 85. John Webner (SPO) 21:48.6, 86. Daniel Washington (MECH) 22:30.6, 87. Harrison Murray (DIN) 22:39.0, 88. Brian Kerns (CHA) 23:11.4, 89. Niles Winfield (DIN) 24:08.3, 90. Austin Snowdon (MAT) 24:08.9, 91. Martique Blakey (VAR) 24:12.7, 92. Joseph Beekwilder (DIN) 25:04.6, 93. Travis Brockwell (DIN) 25:29.4, 94. Nathaniel Harvey (VAR) 27:04.7, 95. Chase Cousins (DIN) 27:18.1, 96. Xavier Pescini (DIN) 28:37.3, 97. Joseph Simmons III (VAR) 32:55.5.
Boys Team scores: 1. Atlee 44, 2. Patrick Henry 53, 3. Hanover 66, 4. King George 122, 5. Mechanicsville 141, 6. Courtland 151, 7. Powhatan 173, 8. Eastern View 198, 9. Chancellor 221, 10. Spotsylvania 278, 11. Matoaca 288, 12. Monacan 309, 13. Dinwiddie 427. Individual results: 1. Trevor Mason (PH) 15:39.5, 2. Luke Taylor (PH) 15:46.2, 3. Travis Albon (ATL) 15:48.6, 4. Ethan Coleman (HAN) 16:08.3, 5. Alexander Dachos (KG) 16:13.3, 6. Patrick Allen (ATL) 16:16.8, 7. Carter Smith (MECH) 16:19.0, 8. Andre Chavez (ATL) 16:30.3, 9. Gavin Mccraw (KG)
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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.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and
Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail. com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin. org.
Tuesdays A Commanders coffee
is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit
www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
Wednesdays Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting English and Citizenship classes with open enrollment through May 2022. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Contact 804-746-5081 or at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or 804-7464696. The classes are free but the students will need to purchase the books required for their class. Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s
Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail. com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.
Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804496-6093 or sandrdunham@ yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering see CALENDAR, pg. 30
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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SOUTHERN BAPTIST
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
Broadus Memorial Baptist
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
Grace United Family Church
804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org
"Where Grace Unites Us"
1 Church in 2 Locations
7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111
NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900 www.atleechristianacademy.com
acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc
PRESBYTERIAN
Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.
Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org
3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Making each one a witness!
Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com
Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800
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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 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
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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 Walnut Grove Baptist is a Church committed to following Jesus & loving people. You can find us at wgva.church 7046 Cold Harbor rd
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST
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
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
Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org
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PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467
Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv. Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434
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YARD & ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE 6319 POLE GREEN ROAD, 23116 Saturdays, Nov. 13th & 20th, 7am-1pm CASH ONLY - HIGH QUALITY, WELL MAINTAINED Living, Dining, Bedroom, & Den Furniture, Clocks, Pictures & More! All Sales Final! Masks Req!
Merchandise MISC. ITEMS WANTED Coins/Precious Metals Need extra cash for Christmas? I buy coin/currency collections small or large. I also buy gold and silver bullion and jewelry, as well as some costume jewelry. Fair prices paid. Appraisals of coins @$40/hour. Call or text Kurt Butler T/A LettingItgollc 804-338-4705
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Announcements AUCTION SALES KELLEY AUCTIONS presents ESTATE AUCTION From Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hughes Sat., November 13, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. (Rain Date - Sat., November 20, 2021) (** Preview @ 9:00 a.m.**) 9110 New Ashcake Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 This is one you don’t want to miss! 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. Hunter "Dee" Kelley, Auctioneer Cell 804-683-4612 VA License # 2907002934
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GENERAL Concord Baptist Church in Caroline County is seeking a part-time Music Leader. Duties include the planning, conducting and implementation of a comprehensive blended music program for the church. If interested, please submit a resume to concordbaptist@gmail.com
Recruitment 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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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development. been recognized by the VACo received 60 entries Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Counties as the recipient Former Hanover County of the 2010 Achievement assistant administrator Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield Incubator. County administrator, and The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor of the Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry ofCommunity/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 10200th block of Ibis Drive, Ashland.
Grand larceny, building was reported in the 8100th block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 8300th block of Springset Lane, Mechanicsville.
Filing a false report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 8100th block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9600th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 13100th block of Overhill Drive, Glen Allen.
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alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB
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Petit larceny, less than $500, not from person was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
Stalking: Type not clear from record was reported in the 14000th block of Taylors Overlook Court, Montpelier.
Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Larceny: Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, $200 Conspiracy was reported in the 10200th block of Timber
has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.
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Signing a false certificate for business was reported in the 12000th block of Farrington Road, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 8000th block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $500 or more, not from person was reported in the 9000th block of Airwell Court, Mechanicsville.
Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7000th block of Claybird Lane, Mechanicsville.
Violation of emergency protective orders was reported in the 15500th block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.
Simple assault was reported in the 4400th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500, not from person was reported in the 10000th block of Meadow Pond Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage greater than $250 was reported in the 8000th block of Lee Avenue, Mechanicsville.
Damage to vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 11500th block of Sun Shade Lane, Ashland.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 9100th block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Forging was reported in the 12600th block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.
Petit larceny, building was reported in the 6000th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering of a house to commit larceny, assault was reported in the 17100th block of Dunns Chapel Road, Montpelier.
DWI: Drugs, second offense withing 5 to 10 years was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@ gmail.com.
Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in
Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.
Open enrollment period for land use program continues Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.
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in the Virginia dream as it will once again lead our nation. I look forward to bringing the residents of the district together and trust that our citizens will remain engaged in the coming years. Let’s get to work,” he said. Wyatt thanked his staff, volunteers and supporters for the victory in a Facebook posting: “This would not have been possible without your hard work, volunteering, donations, and engagement, for which I am sincerely grateful.” Fowler said he too was anxious to begin work with the new administration. “The historic voter turnout on Election Day in favor of Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears Jason Miyares and the republican candidates in the Virginia House of Delegates indicated that Virginians wanted change,” he said. “The voters rejected the last several years of the governor and General Assembly’s attacks on law enforcement, their attempt to dumb down educational standards, implement higher taxes and energy costs, and their greater concern for criminals than the victims of crime.” He said he hopes the new governor will reverse a trend he witnessed in recent years. “It seemed to me that the last eight years was more about implementing a liberal
The application period for this program began Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period Jan. 1 - Feb. 1, 2022. Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural use for at least five years can qualify for the land use program.
agenda than representing the people. Our republican commonsense message of jobs, economic growth, reduced taxation, improving our public schools, putting parents and their children first, and support for law enforcement and public safety stood in stark contrast to the democrat’s record and rhetoric,” Fowler said last week. He also said he’s focused on renewed economic development issues. “As Virginia became less competitive over the last several years, we were losing economic expansion and employment opportunities to other surrounding states. We are going to reverse that trend starting in January,” Fowler concluded. But democrats who opposed the two incumbents also took notice of the turnout in last week’s races and said there are positive signs associated with the races. “As you know by now, I did not win the election for the 55th District Virginia House of Delegates seat. I knew the odds were against me, so it was not entirely unexpected. And while Virginia had bad results, I am proud of what my team and I accomplished, not only in the past 10 months, but also in the election results,” 55th District challenger Rachel Levy said in a statement. She cited her campaign’s ability to out raise her opponent with contributions,
The property kept in agricultural or horticultural use must be at least 5 acres in size. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax
year and potentially up to the previous five tax years. About 3,657 parcels and 148,819 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 50% of the County’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is
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Vice-Mayor John Hodges won re-election to Ashland’s Town Council last week. He is posing with two of his supporters as he the manned the polling places last Tuesday.
the majority of which came in small amounts. She also pointed to the 100 volunteers and four staffers who assisted in the campaign and the 36 endorsements she received from various groups across the state. Levy’s campaign garnered more votes than the previous Democratic challenger, and won the early vote count. “I received 2,316 more votes in Hanover than the Democratic candidate did in 2019, with a total of 10,171,” Levy said. “ This is the first time any Democrat has gotten over
10,000 votes in Hanover in the 55th.” Levy indicated this was not her last race, more of a beginning than an end. “This has been an extraordinary experience and one that fit me like a glove. I am called to public service and I will not give up on answering that calling,” she said. “I will not give up on my quest to provide respectful, competent, and empathetic representation or on my goal of helping to enact policies and programs that will make our lives better and our commu-
about $5.48 million. For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov.
nities stronger. I will continue my work and I will run again. For Us.” She said she’ll also be looking for lessons learned from last week’s results. “My team will examine every facet of our campaign and the results, and we will identify how we can improve in the next campaign,” she said. “In the meantime. . . I am proud of the positive campaign we ran and of the platform we ran on. I am proud of the stands we took.” Stan Scott ran against Wyatt in the 97th and said he knew it was an uphill battle when he began, but also noted positive indicators revealed in last week’s election and his motivation for seeking to serve. “I ran this race for several reasons – first, of course, because I felt that I could best represent everyone in the 97th District. I’m a democrat, but one who has met with and listened to conservatives for more than 10 years. I’ve attended the Mechanicsville and King William Tea Party meetings for a long time, and I think I understand their fears and concerns,” he said. “But I understand that most people in the 97th are very conservative, and winning this seat is all but impossible, so I ran for other reasons as well. I wanted to give voters a clear choice, and I did. I also wanted to give voice to democrats in the district, and we did that, too. Finally, we wanted to grow the
Democratic Party and support our statewide candidates, and we accomplished this mission by turning out more than 12,000 democrats - 3,000 more than any democrat ever has in the district.” Scott said his message could have reached more voters had his opponent engaged in public debates, something both Wyatt and Fowler refused to do. “Perhaps my biggest disappointment is that Delegate Wyatt and I never had a chance to engage together in a forum, since his schedule kept him from attending the three we both had invitations for,” Scott said. “This disappointed me not because I thought it would help me win, but because I’d hoped he would want to engage with more liberal constituencies, like the NAACP, as I have with Tea Party groups.” Scott congratulated Wyatt on the win, but questioned the methodology behind the victory. “Scott Wyatt turned out his voters, and congratulations to him. But he turned them out using fear of change, fear of talking about America’s true history, and fear that someone unlike them might get the same justice and freedom they jealously guard for themselves,” Scott said. “This change, this discussion, and this justice are coming to the 97th sooner or later, and we plan to keep working hard to bring it.”
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