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Labor of love comes in sweet doses Washington Henry Elementary student provides lollipops at vaccine clinics By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local
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After a year off due to COVID-19, the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade returns on Sunday, Dec. 5 beginning at 2 p.m. in the Village of Mechanicsville. Presented each year by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club, this year’s theme for the parade is ‘I’ll be home for Christmas.’ This year’s 2-mile route parade route starts at Signal Hill Road at Hanover Green Drive, marches through the Windsor subdivision via Strain Avenue and Hillis Way, down Atlee Road and turns onto Mechanicsville Turnpike to end at Elm Drive.
he latest CDC approvals has removed many doubts regarding vaccinations for children aged five and up. Unfortunately the fear of getting a shot for young children persists, but one insightful Hanover fourth grader has come up with a solution that makes that process easier for younger patients. With full belief in the old adage that a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, Washington Henry student Ava Rogers came up with a plan to make the vaccinations go easier for younger students seeking the shots. Ava’s grandmother, Jocelyn Crooker is a registered nurse and works for the Medical Reserve Corps doing vaccinations, and provided the inspiration for Ava’s mission. She was working at a vaccination clinic when Ava and her parents arrived her to get her a shot at Oak Knoll Middle School. Realizing the trauma getting a shot can evoke in some kids, Crooker picked up a large lollipop see SWEET, pg. 16
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Nine-year old Ava Rogers, a fourth-grader at Washington Henry Elementary School, bought and delivered lollipops to area vaccination clinics for distribution to kids after they received their shots.
Hanover Fire-EMS stations once again bringing Santa Claus to your neighborhood HANOVER – Hanover Fire-EMS companies are once again planning to visit the communities they serve by bringing Santa Claus to visit during the much anticipated Santa Runs. The schedules are as follows:
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Tuesday, Dec. 7 – Oakhill Estates Subdivision, Fox Mill Run, Melton Road, Ashland Heights Road, Ashglade Court, Cheroy Road, Cheroy Woods Subdivision, Mount Herman Farms, North Woods
Subdivision, Country Club Hills and River Run Subdivisions, Stanley Park Drive, Ashland Park Drive and Carters Hill Subdivision. Wednesday, Dec. 8 – Jamestown Road, Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates Subdivision, Wintercrest Subdivision, Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision and Lance and Bridle Subdivision. Thursday, Dec. 9 – South Center Street southeast side, Virginia Street, East Francis Street, 1000 block of Maple Street, Kilby Station Road, 100 and 200 block of New Street, MacMurdo Street, Arlington
Street and Mist Pines Apartments, Maiden Lane, Lee Street, 100 and 200 block of Robinson Street, Sedgefield Subdivision, Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street, Myrtle Street, Short Street, Randolph Street, Henry Clay Apartments, 300 block of Robinson Street, South Taylor Street, 300 block of New Street and Arlington Square Apartments. Sunday, Dec. 12 – College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage see SANTA RUNS, pg. 6
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Virginia IT Agency encourages people to stay safe while shopping online this holiday season Contributed Report news@mechocal.com With online holiday retail sales projected to increase as much as 15% over last year, the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is encouraging people to take some simple steps to stay safe while shopping for their family and friends.
“The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves who are out there looking to take advantage,” said Virginia’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Michael Watson. “The primary threats range from bad actors trying to trick people with fake products, claims of unauthorized credit card activity and even fake shipping
details for products. They’ll also try to take advantage of people’s good nature to extract personal and financial information through fake charities or websites.” Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family against these cyber threats: Think before you click: Watch out for ads and emails
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Missing man located deceased On Saturday, Nov. 20, while the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office’s sUAS (Drone) Team was conducting a search for Randale B. Rosemond, the body of an adult male was located deceased in a wooded area off of Shady Grove Road near Kelley Drive. The deceased individual has since been identified as Randale B. Rosemond. There were no signs of foul play observed. Rosemond, was reported missing on Wednesday, Nov. 18. He was last seen in
the downtown Mechanicsville area on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the actual cause of death. The investigation is still ongoing. The sheriff ’s office would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and local citizens for their assistance with the search.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile devices to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. Submitted by Lt. James Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 14600th block of Scotchtown Road, Montpelier.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 10100th block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover. False statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 9000th block of Waldelock Place, Mechanicsville. DWI: first offense was reported in the 7200th block of Cold Harbor Road/Brooking Way, Mechanicsville. Larceny, conspiracy to obtain money, etc., by
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encouraging you to click on links. Instead, go directly to the company’s website to verify the offer is legitimate. Consider your payment options: Using a credit card provides users more financial protection than using a debit card. You can also use third-party
DWI: second offense in 10 years was reported in the 8100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 14000th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Doswell.
Simple assault was reported in the 7000th block of Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville.
Larceny, conspiracy to obtain money, etc., by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8300th block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.
Hit and run on attended property with damage more than $1,000 was reported in the 10100th block of Cool Spring Road/New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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payment services to purchase gifts and other goods. Keep tabs on your bank and credit card statements: You should frequently check your accounts for any unrecognized activity. Most credit cards allow a cardholder to place alerts for activity on a card. Monitoring and good recordkeeping go hand-in-hand with protecting your personal information.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road/ Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 12000th block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.
Use a secure Wi-Fi: Using public Wi-Fi to check your shopping list or compare some prices is tremendously convenient, but is not cyber safe. Instead of public Wi-Fi, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or your mobile phone as a hotspot. “One other thing to note, if you do fall for one of these scams or tricks, you’re not alone.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 16100th block of St Peters Church Road/Howards Mill Road, Glen Allen.
Concealment, price-altered merchandise less than $500, was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10100th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
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It happens to many people,” said Watson. “But you should know what to do. Reach out to local law enforcement and report it. You can also use credit freezes to protect yourself.” For more information on cyber security and information security tips, visit https://www. vita.virginia.gov/informationsecurity/awareness/information-security-tips/.
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A Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 – 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Enon UMC, 6156 Studley Road. The buffet includes: salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles, and a beverage. Adults $10, children under 7 are free. All profit goes to missions. Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy will have an Ashland Christmas Market from noon to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Ashland, 201 South Railroad Avenue. Inspired by open-air holiday markets around the world, downtown shops and businesses are taking their wares to the streets with sidewalk sales, displays, and specials. Plus, local artisans and crafters will host pop-up shops throughout Downtown Ashland. For more information visit at LightUptheTracks.com. The Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its 20th season with an indoor concert by Shady Grove
| News, Updates & Listings favorite John Gorka. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Admission is $25 in advance; $30 at the door; children 12 and under admitted free of charge, and teens 13-18 admitted at half price. For more information, contact (804) 323-4288 or info@ shadygrovecoffeehouse.com or visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.
Sunday, Dec. 5 The Chapter’s Community Support Services will present “A New Perspective with Tim Sutton” at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge/Richmond East from noon to 4 p.m. The event is in part an alternative event for families with children on the autism spectrum who may be overwhelmed by sensory overload at the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which will be held that same day at 2 p.m. Sutton, a sergeant with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, will be filming an episode of his podcast, “A New Perspective,” which aims to increase understanding of people with Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive disorders. In addition, there will be a special appearance by Santa Claus, live performances, kid’s crafts, face painting and tattoos, and an auction. Admission is $10 for adults. Children will be admitted free with a canned food donation. All proceeds will go to benefit Autism Awareness and a local food bank. For more information, contact Donna Gammon at dcgammon7227@gmail.com. The Ashland Museum holiday guided walking tour will begin at 2 p.m. and again at 4
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p.m. Each tour will end with a reception at 205 Howard St., the 1904 home belonging to the Eks. Details and registration on ashlandmuseum.org. Email the museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or call 804-368-7314 if you have questions. The Hanover Harmony men’s choir, which meets in Ashland, will present a Sounds of the Christmas Season concert at 4 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, 500 South Center Street, Ashland. This is a free concert that is open to all. The concert will feature a string quartet that will join the choir for a few songs.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 Hanover Christmas Mother joins Riverbound Cafe for “Spirit Day” at 8005 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, take-out; an allday event. A portion of your receipt will be donated to the Hanover Christmas Mother.
Friday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 12 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 www.cvamc.org, or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. All COVID-19 protocols will be observed at both venues.
Saturday, Dec. 11 Trinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Homemade Cookie Sale from 9 a.m. until noon at the Ashland Campus located at 11515 Ashcake Road, Ashland. There will be lots of homemade cookies – fill your own box – as well as other tasty holiday items for eating and gift-giving including baked goods, jams/jellies, fudge, buckeyes, homemade candy, and lots more. For more information, contact Ellen Johnson at 804-7986937.
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. Walnut Grove Baptist Church will hold a Community Game Night from 7 to 10 p.m. It is a fun night of board and card games, with classics like Monopoly and Pictionary. There will be see CALENDAR, pg. 13
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The games people play By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
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ver wonder why people still play croquet or gather around a table for a good game of Parcheesi? It’s because these games have stood the test of time eluding fads and fancies that come and go with every generation, and have a unique attractiveness that keeps us coming back for more. There’s no argument that levels of popularity vary as time passes, but there is that secret something that makes some sports immune from fickle fans always looking for the latest craze or newest sport. Which brings me to some new sports that I am not at all certain will endure that same scrutiny or enjoy similar popularity for decades to come. That’s not to discount the enormous talent it requires to play any competitive sport…. and getting on television to compete, that’s a whole new level. I was exposed to one of these newfangled forms of competition earlier this year when an event captured my attention as I was flipping channels. “We’ll be back with more death diving after these messages,” the announcer said, providing a tiny tease of what was to follow. I had a minute or two to spare and I’m a sucker for carnival type barkers that always promise more than they deliver, so I waited. To be honest, they had me at death diving. Envision a site akin to the cliffs in Mexico where divers plunge hundreds of feet in to treacherous waters. The death diving participants gather on a wooden platform sitting atop of a rocky ledge. Without warning, they run full speed and propel themselves skyward, making no effort to compose themselves in some suitable position for entry
that might alleviate serious injury. They perform what appears to be the ultimate belly flop, sometimes staring at the judges in defiance of the impending doom. At the very last second, they reach for the toes and try to achieve some sort of geometry that allows them to survive the attempt. Judges score the attempts on how long they achieved the perfect parallel belly flop before assuming a semi acceptable entry position. The results were announced for the six contestants, an equal number of men and women. It was noted that the original lineup featured 12 entries, but half withdrew due to injury. No Kiddin! A few days later I witnessed another sport that my better judgement suggests will not test that aforementioned test of time. It’s called Spikeball. Teams of two line up around a circular net, and bounce an oversized tennis ball aimed at the competitor. They must return the serve with a return bounce off the net. I suppose the one rule is that the ball cannot hit the ground. The action was fast and furious, but lacked something, which made me search for other viewing options. Several days later, I discovered a game many of us played as toddlers has made its television debut in a series of contests where the participants chase each other through obstacles and try to touch them. You’d be correct in assuming this is what we called Tag. I watched one of the episodes but, somehow, the lack of mosquitos and the fact that not a single soul got pushed with an aggressive shove through a row of shrubbery, made it less than captive programming for me. Who knows? All of these contests might achieve enormous popularity and become a staple of the American sports scene; or they might enjoy a more low-key popularity as one of the sports people play that you’ve never heard of. And I’ll admit that any exercise is good exercise.
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Veterans Day reflections Dear Editor: Reflections on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021, at Hanover Wayside Memorial I wonder…..The wall of honor with names of those that died for Freedom and Liberty and Justice for all stirs deep emotions for family and friends of the fallen that we Honor. I wonder….. The bricks on the walkway with the names of many others that “wore the clothe” of our nation to protect Her speak loudly to us. I wonder Why?.... As I studied these memorials, I noticed that the sex, creed, race, religion, and ethnicity were not inscribed as record. I Wonder What? ……What would those brave souls say to us if they were living today? I wonder, How? How will the next generation inscribe the bricks and the Wall? With Respect and Appreciation, Oscar Walker Ashland
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Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments, Vaughan Road, Ashland Towne Square and Smithtown Road. Monday, Dec. 13 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest side, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, Thompson Street southern side and Kenton Ridge. Tuesday, Dec. 14 – Henry Street north of Randolph-Macon College, Berkley Woods Subdivision, A&B Streets, 100 block of Berkley Street, 500 and 600 blocks of North Center Street east, Henry Apartments, northwest Henry Lane, 200 block of Berkley Street, Burruss Apartments, North Center Street west side, West Patrick Street, North James Street (North Snead to Thompson), Mullen Drive, North Snead Street, Wesley Street, John Street, Henry Clay Road, Thompson Street north side, Chapman Street, Cross Road, Clover Hill Drive, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, North Macon Terrace Subdivision and Lauradel and Luck Brothers Drive. The streets listed above are the basic order the fire company will be following each night, starting by 6:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19, Santa Claus and his Elves will be riding in the fire truck. Spectators are not to approach the moving units. As the fire truck nears, noise will be heard. Crews, at any time, may have to leave for an emergency. Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so he can make it to all of the boys and girls. The Ashland station has been a volunteer organization since 1890; donations are always accepted and appreciated.
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Teachers’ concerns aired as budget process approaches By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local In recent months, Hanover School Board meetings have been dominated by a set of issues that focused on mandatory mask policies and the treatment of transgender students and how they are treated in county schools. In reality, school officials are tasked with a variety of pressing issues, one of those involving the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023 budget and how to address a growing list of items, including employee compensation and scheduling. Last month, a county teacher addressed the board regarding the lack of time provided for teachers to perform regular duties like planning future lesson plans and evaluating progress of students. That teacher described Hanover teachers as overworked and overwhelmed, and asked board members to consider options to alleviate workload problems. Those concerns were echoed by Virginia Professional Educators Assistant Director John Szewczyk as he addressed the board at an earlier meeting. “Over the past month both Hanover Professional Educators and Hanover Education Association have been approached by our members with one overreaching concern. The number of non-teaching duties in Hanover County Public Schools has become overwhelming, not sustainable, and a deterrent to quality education,” Szewczyk said. “The concern has superseded all other concerns, including salaries, health insurance, and even class sizes,” he added. Szewczyk said the added workloads are affecting all teachers including ones considered the best of the best. They are “the ones who staff the AP programs, the ACA, the IB programs; the ones who, in many cases, have been honored here at school board meetings.” He said teachers are complaining of burnout and some have considered exiting the position. Szewczyk said the best job market in 100 years is tempting to some teachers who are experiencing expanded workloads. “They have plenty of other opportunities,” he said. Programs like Action Team meetings and Thoughtful Thursdays and after school departmental meetings are adding hours. Szewczyk said those meetings could be combined. The addition of Flexible Learning Days has
only added to the list as teachers must assess each submitted entry by students work on independent projects on those days. “Educators are supposed to provide substantive feedback on every student submission they receive.” Members of Hanover Professional Educators (HPE) and Hanover Education Association (HEA) have submitted lists of tasks that could be eliminated. “I emphasize the items on the list came directly from HPE and HEA members, not from me and not from our two presidents,” Szewczyk said. He said solutions to the problem are not complex and little of no budgetary impacts. “Taking things off teachers’ plates, in most instances, costs nothing.” Referring to the list of suggestions, Szewczyk said, “It is the one action you can take to immeasurably improve teaching and learning conditions right now.” Maintaining the high standards of the system and instilling a confidence in the public’s high expectations is a high priority for Hanover County Public Schools. One of the good things that emerged from last year’s IB in every high school controversy was that the Hanover community has really high expectations from our school district,” Szewczyk said. “If these expectations are going to be met, the number of non-teaching duties must be reduced.” Szewczyk was optimistic that the problems will be addressed. “We have the capacity to get this done; all it takes is the willpower. Let’s make a great school district even better by doing the right thing for our hardworking teachers.” Some of the suggestions submitted by HEA and HPA members included: Give teachers time back during the workday by releasing students from teacher classrooms in between the ending bell and arrival of second load buses so they can clean their classrooms. Elimination of the workbook “To Create Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.” Eliminate TalentEd teacher goals on teacher’s evaluations, which were constructed using data with little teacher input. Eliminate after school Action Team meeting. Eliminate after school departmental meetings that could take place at the end of a faculty meeting.
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IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Fun and Games at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1 - 3 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Atlee Anime Club at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Dec. 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at the Atlee Branch Library. Friday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-5590654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Home Gardening Series: Preparing your Garden for Winter/Cold Frames at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Join us at the Atlee Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, "Preparing Your Garden for
Winter/Cold Frames," will be presented by Lisa Willis, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library Tuesdays, Dec. 7 and 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Holiday Papercraft Ornaments at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. - noon Ages 18 and up. Join us at the library to make holiday-themed papercraft ornaments. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/8329228. Call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive. Crafternoon at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 11, 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, Dec. 14, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to attend an all ages Storytime outdoors. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! *weather permitting- you will be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather.* Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. PageTurners Book Club at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Dec. 16, 3:30 - 4:30
p.m. Ages 18 and 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. HYBRID PROGRAMS Atlee Virtual Book Club. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. noon. This month's title is The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Pick up a copy of the book at the Atlee Branch Library Circulation Desk while supplies last. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and offered in-person at the library. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email, please contact the library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.
Mechanicsville Branch Library IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Tai Chi Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 8, and 15, 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. Hula Dancing Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library see LIBRARY pg. 30
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for kids to wave at Santa Claus. Friday, Dec. 3 – 6 p.m. – Starts at Beulah Church Road and Sandy Valley Road, Beulah Church Road to Woody’s Hundred Subdivision and back to Beulah Church Road to Glenn’s Harbor Subdivision and back to Beulah Church Road to Old Travellers Lane and back to Beulah Church Road to Cold Harbor Road to Flaherty Drive and back to Cold Harbor Road to McGee Outlook and back to Cold Harbor Road to Elder Ridge Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to Turkey Hollow Subdivision and back to Cold Harbor Road to Market Road, Market Road to Range Road and back, Market Road to Falling View Lane and back to Market Road to Rockhill Road and stops. Note changes have been made to this route and if your street is not listed then come to end of your road to see Santa. Saturday, Dec. 4 – 4:30 p.m. – Starts at Old Church Road and Flannigan Mill Road, Flannigan Mill Road to Babbling Brooke Lane and back to Flannigan Mill Road to Ettington Road and back to Flannigan Mill Road to Hopewell Road to the county line, Hopewell Road from county line back to Westwood Road, Westwood Road to Hidden Lake Estates and back to Westwood Road to Jordan Woods and back to Westwood Road to Boundary Run and back to Westwood Road to McClellan Road, McClellan Road to Crown Hill Road, Crown Hill Road to Parsleys Mill Road, Parsleys Mill Road to Tanglewood Court and back to Parsleys Mill Road to McClellan Road and stops. Friday, Dec. 10 – 6 p.m. – Starts at Rockhill Road and Cold Harbor Road, Rockhill Road to Confederate Hill Drive and back to Rockhill Road to White Oak Ridge and back to Rockhill Road to Swan Lane and back to Rockhill Road to McClellan Road, McClellan Road to Papa Lane and back to McClellan Road to Black Creek Estates and back to McClellan Road to Peace Road, Peace Road to Quaker Road to Dispatch Road to Fox Hunter Road, Fox Hunter Road to Market Road and back to McClellan Road, McClellan Road to Peace Road
and stops. Saturday, Dec. 11, – 4:30 p.m. – Starts at Crown Hill Road and Burnett Field Drive, Burnett Field Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Valley Oaks Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Madison Estates and back to Crown Hill Road to Tall Cedars Lane and back to Crown Hill Road to Cold Harbor Road, Cold Harbor Road to Boatswain Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to Hanover Farms Subdivision, Hanover Subdivision and ends. Note changes have been made to this route and if your street is not listed then come to end of your road to see Santa.
CHICKAHOMINY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 10 Sunday, Dec. 5 – 12 to 6 p.m. – Totopotomoy, Milestone, Ashcreek, Ashcake Station, Forest Lake Hills, Fox Head, Somerset, Colonial Estates, Chickahominy Falls, Elmont Woods, Stony Run Estates, Cedar Lea Parks, Kosmo Village, Telegraph Road, Lakeridge Apartments and Americamps. Saturday, Dec. 11 – 12 to 6 p.m. – Charleston Ridge, Atlee Ridge, Green Ridge, Hickory Ridge, Beechwood Farms, Summer Duck Farm, Chickahominy Oaks, Madison Springs, Honey Meadows, Taylor Farms, Kings Charter II/Stephens Manor, Ivy Banks, Castlewood, Kingswood Court, Rapidan Woods/ Kings Charter I, and Charter Creek Apartments. Saturday, Dec. 18 – 12 to 6 p.m. – Snow/rain makeup date. For updates go to: https://cvfd10. org/santa.
EASTERN HANOVER COMPANY 3 Friday, Dec. 10 – 6 p.m. – Studley Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Summer Hill, including Blakewood Road, Linney’s Court, Spring Run Road, Double Five Drive, Studley Farms, Summer Hill to River Road (including Pinta and Cabin Court), River Road to Hanover Town
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Road, Hanover Town Road to Studley Road (including Scotts Landing) to New Bethesda. Saturday, Dec. 11 – 5 p.m. – Old Church Rd (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Piping Tree Ferry Road (including Spring Run Road), Piping Tree Ferry Road to Old Church Road (including Old Lafayette Road, Epps, Pamunkey River Farms Drive, Retreat Drive and Pamunkey Crest Drive), around the loop back onto Old Church Road and continuing to Candle Berry Drive, Christians Ridge Subdivision, to McClellan Road and end on Crown Hill Road. Sunday, Dec. 12 – 5 p.m. – Pole Green Road (from Rural Point Road) to Walnut Grove (including Sherrington, Fieldshire, Pole Green Station, Raven Runs Drive, and Spice Tree Subdivisions), Walnut Grove Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike. Monday, Dec. 13 – 6 p.m. – Sandy Valley (from Creighton Road) to Little Florida Road (including Hobby Horse Lane), u-turn at the end of Little Florida Road (including Shall Drive) and continuing onto Sandy Valley to Beattie’s Mill (Sinclair Manor), back to Beattie’s Mill (including Pepper Town Road) and back to U.S. 360. Friday, Dec. 17 – 6 p.m. – Pole Green Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Williamsville Road (including Woodlawn Farm Drive), Williamsville Road to Studley Road (including Winsmith Farms, Prospect Hills, Pine Slash and Rainier Estates), Williamsville Road across Studley Road to River Road, including Santa Maria, Summer Plains and Gould Hill. Saturday, Dec. 18 – 5 p.m. – Battlefield Green Subdivision, West
Haven Drive, Hughes Road, Orchard Lane, and Gethsemane Court. Sunday, Dec. 19 – 5 p.m. – Pebble Creek Subdivision, Walnut Grove to Colts Neck (including Melissa Page), Colts Neck to Sandy Valley (including Stonewall Estates and Garden Estates). Alternate dates: Dec. 20, 21 and 22. Due to safety, crews ask that all families that live at the end of short cul-de-sacs come to the main road. Track Santa live on www.ehvfd. com! Updates on website and https:// www.facebook.com/EHVFD2/.
HANOVER COURTHOUSE STATION 5 Starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 – 54 West, turn on Liberty Oaks, left on Depot, right on St. Paul’s Church Road, right onto 301, right on Depot Road, left on Liberty Oaks, left onto 54 going west. Turn right into Wickham Manor Way through the subdivision. Come back out Wickham Manor Way turn right onto Route 54 to Taylor Complex turn around and head back east on Route 54 turn right on Goddins Hill Road, right on Jennings Road to the end. Turn left on Mount Hermon Road, left on Goddins Hill Road then right on Mount Eagle Road. Turn around and proceed back on Mount Eagle Road turn left on Goddins Hill Road then turn left on Mount Hermon Road end at Stumpy Road. Friday, Dec. 10 – U.S. 301 south to Cady’s Mill Road right on Cady’s Mill Road, right on Peaks Road, right on Stumpy Road to Mount Hermon Road – turn left continue to stop sign then left on Peaks Road, turn right on U.S. 301 right on Hill Crest Road to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Hillcrest Road right on Peaks, cross over U.S. 301 to Georgetown Road, turn left on Chestnut Church Road left into Glebe Hill Subdivision, turn around back down Chestnut Church Road to Georgetown turn right on Foxal Road to the end, turn around, back to U.S. 301 north all the way to Route 54. Saturday, Dec. 11 – U.S. 301 south, turn left on to River Road right into Dundee Estates right on River Road to the county line. Crews will
then head back down River Road to U.S. 301, turn right onto U.S. 301 north, turn right onto Firehouse Road, turn right on to Normans Bridge Road, turn left on to Hanover Quarter Road, and head back to Normans Bridge Road turn right, back to U.S. 301 north to Caroline Line and turn around, back to 301 south to the County Courthouse Complex. *Crews will end every run by driving through the County Courthouse Complex in case you missed Santa. Special notice due to COVID-19 restrictions: The streets listed above are the basic order the apparatus will be following each night. Due to COVID19, Santa and his Elves will be riding in the fire truck and will not be exiting the apparatus. Please DO NOT approach the moving units. You should hear the fire trucks coming; drivers will give a little notice. Pardon our noise. Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so Santa can make it to all the children, so understand our haste. Do not congregate in large groups and observe social distancing practices to ensure safety. Make up days due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances are Friday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18.
HENRY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 6 Start time around 6:30 p.m. each night. Please socially distance while waving to Santa Claus. Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Academy Drive/Culley, Sharon Park, Holly Ridge, Brianthorn, Stywalt, and Hanover Heights. Friday, Dec. 3 – Avondale East, Avondale West, Royal Grant, Robin Ridge, Beaverdam Trail, Swannanoa, and Rural Point Farms. Saturday, Dec. 4 – Garrison Manor, Berkley Forest, Quail Creek, Twin Oaks, and Atlee Lakes/Springs. Sunday, Dec. 5 – Mimosa, Pearson’s Corner, Henry Clay Heights, Holly Road, Knollwood, and Cool Spring West. Wednesday, Dec. 8 – Strawhorn,
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BRANDON, Mary Lois, 96, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Bessie Tidwell; six siblings, TJ, Travis, Johnny, Margaret, Betty and Billie; son in-law, Joe Baker; granddaughter, Tonya Wells; infant daughter, Brenda; son, Thomas Robert Brandon Jr.; husband, Thomas Robert Brandon Sr. She is survived by her children, Shirley Wells (Neil), Melissa Baker, Steve Brandon (Tedi), Ginny Martin (Mark), Beth Beegle (Jon) and
Tim Brandon; daughter-in-law, Linda Brandon; grandchildren, Kim French (Bryan), Kelly O'Donnell (Gregg), Tracey Doucette (Ron), Thomas Brandon III (Diana), Michael Brandon (Erin), Corey Baedke (Matt), Brandon Martin (Hayley), Peyton Martin (Aubrey), Jordan Martin, Jonathon Beegle (Whitney) and Travis, Taylor, Tanner, Trent Brandon; 15 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Moneypenny; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a memorial service followed at 1 p.m. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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DUESBERRY, Harry Coleman Jr., of Mechanicsville, 95, died peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by his family and was reunited with his beloved wife, Rose. He was born in Highland Springs, Va., to Ethel and Henry C. Duesberry. He was a true Virginia gentleman and a graduate of Highland Springs High School. At just 17, he left Virginia for the first time to go to New York for his assignment to the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, where he crossed the
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Pacific Ocean several times delivering troops to the Pacific Theater. After receiving an honorable discharge from the USCG, he began a career at FFV/Interbake Foods, where he worked as operations manager for 42 years and met his wife, Rose, a charismatic Italian single mother from New York. He was a devoted husband and father who worked diligently to raise his five children and teach them the value of hard work. He enjoyed cars and history and taught his sons how to fish and work on cars every Saturday. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling and taking many cruises around the world with his wife. He was a dedicated member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where he served in numerous capacities. Harry always made sure his family vacationed together every summer and they enjoyed many beach vacations together throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elizabeth and Florence; brother, Andrew; son, James L. Duesberry; and his adoring wife of 63 years, Rose F. Duesberry. He is survived by his devoted children, H. Coleman Duesberry III (Denise), Robert S. Duesberry (Lisa), Richard L. Duesberry, Sandra D. Luck; his favorite son-in-law, Charles Luck; grandchildren, Shawn (Jeanette), Kristen (Matt), Bradley (Brianna), Kelsey, Ashley, Nicholas, Mollie (Bobby), Adrienne, Maggie and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Savanah, Gabrielle, Braydon, Kiley, Rowan, Eli Henry and Brooklynn. Harry is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his personal care nurses, Bon Secours Hospice and Community Hospice House. A memorial service to honor
his life is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. He will be laid to rest at the family cemetery at Sycamore Hill Farm in Caroline County. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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GOWIN, Ernest W. "Junie" Sr., 94, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Beatrice Gowin; his son, Ernest Gowin Jr.; his parents, Percy Gowin and Elizabeth Criddle; and a sister, Mildred Vaughan. Junie is survived by his children, Douglas Gowin (Karen) and Gloria Melfa (Jim); eight grandchildren, Michelle Wilson, Tiffany Wilkerson (Matt), Matthew Gowin (Amanda), Michael Melfa (Jessica), Chris Melfa (Megan), Marissa Gowin, Dyllan Gowin and Madison Gowin; eight great- grandchildren, Coleman Mundie, Jessie Wilson, Seth Wilson, Jack Adams, Maia Melfa, Maddie Melfa, Christopher Gowin and Delilah Melfa; one great-greatgrandson, Tyler Mundie; and many other family and friends. Junie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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WWII in Okinawa, Japan. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and playing golf. He was a fixture at his son's auto shop for many years, where he enjoyed just hanging out and helping deliver parts. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021, at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Va. 23150. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
His final years were spent at Covenant Woods, where he cared for their plants, played bridge with friends and sang with the Creaky Crooners. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the Multi-Purpose room at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville. Vaccination and masks are required. Services, with full military honors, will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220, or to your favorite animal shelter. bennettfuneralhomes.com
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HARDY, LTC John T. Jr., (USA Ret.), 84, of Mechanicsville, originally of Clifton Forge, went to be with the Lord after a brief heart related illness on November 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen Petrea Hardy; two children, Mary Ellen Finch (Michael) of Yuma, Ariz. and John David Hardy (Katharine) of Lenoir, N.C.; five grandchildren; two brothers, David and Bob Hardy; and other extended family. John's duty stations were numerous, including Germany, Vietnam and Thailand and he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He served his country for a total of 34 years of federal and military service.
MOOREFIELD, Virginia Alice, 86, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, November 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Brown; and her parents, William and Mary Jennings. She is survived by her children, Mary Fields, Allan Fields, William S. Fields Sr., John Fields (Cynthia), David Carter (Rebecca) and Nancy Davis; nine grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Virginia was a strong, spirited lady, who loved life and her family and will be greatly missed. The family would like to say a special thank you to Kindred Hospice and JenCare at Shockoe for their kindness and care during Virginia's final days. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy.,
Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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PACE, Alvin Roy, 89, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, and Pa-Pop/Pop-Pop. He was preceded in death by his wives, Page Lightner Pace (1957) and Christine Cole Pace (2019); and son, Kenneth Cole Pace (2016). He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Smith (Bob); son, Bruce Pace (Suzy); daughter-in-law, Marie Pace; eight grandchildren, Rob (Jess), Scott (Amy), Nichole, Christine, Nicholas, Kendall (Caitlin), Cody and Sam; and three great-grandchildren. Alvin was a Navy veteran, an avid fisherman and a devoted Christian. The family received friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 26 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Oak Hall Baptist Church, 1877 Old Hanover Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, or the Cold Harbor Ruritan Scholarship Fund. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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ROSEMOND, Randle Brooks. Sadly on Saturday, November 20, 2021, Randy Rosemond took his final hike up Big Rock Candy Mountain. As a naturally free spirit, Randy spent most of his days exploring river banks and creeks searching for rocks, driftwood and fossils. One of his most favorite
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family and never met a stranger. His quick wit, generosity and fun-loving spirit made it easy to see why so many people loved him. A visitation will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23294. A Celebration of Life will be held at Randy's favorite restaurant "The Ville," where he was always treated like a "Rock" star on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke starting at 7 p.m. The Ville, 7526 Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Online guestbook is available at affintyfuneralservice.com.
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TOMLIN, Linda Sue Hicks, 75, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Pearl Hicks; and brothers, Raymond and Kenneth Hicks. Linda Sue is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wilbert "Bunny" Tomlin; two children, Sandra G. Helmick (Shaun) and Cheryl T. James (Lee); eight grandchildren, Wesley (Samantha), Brooke, Amanda, Joshua, David, Nikki, Ashley and Cameron; sister, Thelma Powers; "adopted daughter," Tracy Stevenson; as well as many nieces and nephews. She loved the Lord and never met a stranger. Everyone who entered her home was greeted with a hug and never left without a meal. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, at the Mechanicsville
Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to King William Vol. Fire & Rescue, 7936 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William, Virginia 23086.
LEWIS STRATTON, JR.
STRATTON, Lewis Aubrey Jr., age 95, of Mechanicsville, passed away November 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Keller Stratton; parents, Lewis A. Stratton and Eunice Ledley Stratton. Aubrey is survived by his sons, William A. Stratton (Carmen) and Robert L. Stratton (Martha); five wonderful and loving grandchildren, whom to each he was their "GAGA," Jonathan (Megan), Whitney (Nick), Stephanie (Matt), Kimberlee (Ben) and Carly (Tyler); and 10 greatgrandchildren. He retired as President of Sanders Brothers Company Inc. after 43 years and was a long-time faithful member of Shalom Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. Mr. Stratton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944 and then Smithdeal Massey Business College. He was a Navy veteran who faithfully served our country in the Asiatic Pacific during World War II (1944 to 1946). Aubrey's life was centered around family, faith and the many organizations in which he was a member and poured his heart into while serving see OBITUARIES, pg. 16
Community Teens Care Too and Hanover Cares to host Hidden in Plain Sight event Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Teens Care Too and Hanover Cares Coalition will host Hidden in Plain Sight from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at New Song United Methodist Church, 7450 Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111. Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain Sight, it is not recommended for children. There is no cost to attend the event, however pre-registration is required and space is limited in an effort to follow all CDC recommended COVID-19 safety guidance. Visit https://tinyurl. com/HIPS120721 to register. Hidden in Plain Sight is a free community initiative to help educate parents on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. A teenager’s bedroom is replicated to allow parents to look around to find indicators of drug use and hiding spots, often hidden in plain sight. The Teens Care Too coalition is composed of Hanover County high school students dedicated to educating their peers and parents about the dangers of substance use. Grace Bakeman, Teens
Care Too coordinator, said, “Parents in our community are often told to watch for warning signs that their teen might be using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, but sometimes those signs are hard to see even when they are right in front of you. Our teens brought Hidden in Plain Sight to our community because they wanted a way to help parents see the indicators of use so they can get their child help.” Hanover Cares is dedicated to eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs among Hanover County youth, through education and community collaboration. Octavia Marsh, executive director, is excited to bring this event back for the first time since the start of the pandemic and partner with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Hanover County Public Schools and Hanover County Community Services Board. Youth from Teens Care Too will also be in attendance and lead parents through the experience and engage attendees about their concerns. For more information, visit hanover-cares.org and connect to additional prevention resources.
Vaccination clinics scheduled for students Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have authorized the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to children 5 through 11 years of age. Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) is again partnering with the Chickahominy Health District to hold vaccine clinics for students in this age range. These clinics are available to all 5- to 11-year-old HCPS elementary and middle school students to give them the opportunity to receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. A completed permission form must be completed to participate in this voluntary event. The clinics will be held as follows: - Monday, Dec. 6 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the
Old Food Lion Building (135 Junction Drive in Ashland), - Monday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at South Anna Elementary School. Appointments for these vaccine clinics must be made via a permission form that can be downloaded on the school website, http:// hcps.us/. Complete the form at least 24 hours before the clinic. You will receive a confirmation email prior to the event. Note that for the appointment times after the end of the school day, students must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or someone 18 years old or older and have a completed parental permission form. Visit the Virginia Department of Health website, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid19-vaccine/, for more information on the vaccine. Submitted by Hanover County Public Schools.
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Shady Grove Coffeehouse concert featuring folk favorite John Gorka Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its 20th season with a concert by Shady Grove folk favorite John Gorka. The show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 4; doors open at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge; Photo by Jos van Vliet teens 13-18 are admitted John Gorka will perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Shady at half price. Net proceeds Grove Coffeehouse. benefit UUCC. To purchase tickets, email tickets@sha- his academic coursework at many a major singer-songdygrovecoffeehouse.com, Moravian College lay in phi- writer) became a powerful visit the Shady Grove web losophy and history, music source of education and site at www.shadygrovecof- began to offer paramount encouragement. Folk mecfeehouse.com or call (804) enticements. Soon he found cas like Texas’ Kerrville Folk 323-4288. himself living in the club’s Festival (where he won the Hailed by Rolling Stone basement and acting as resi- New Folk Award in 1984) magazine as the lead- dent MC and sound man, and Boston followed, and his ing singer/songwriter of encountering legendary folk stunningly soulful baritone the New Folk movement, troubadours like Canadian voice and original songwritGorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter Stan ing began turning heads. singer-songwriter who Rogers, Eric Andersen, Tom Those who had at one time got his start at a neighbor- Paxton and Claudia Schmidt. inspired him – Suzanne hood coffeehouse in eastern Their brand of folk- Vega, Bill Morrissey, Nanci Pennsylvania. Though small, inspired acoustic music Griffith, Christine Lavin, Godfrey Daniels was and is inspired him, and before Shawn Colvin – had become one of the oldest and most long he was performing his peers. venerable music institutions his own songs – mostly as To protect our audience and has long been a hangout an opener for visiting acts. and performers, face masks for music lovers and aspiring Soon he started traveling to are required to enter the musicians. In the late 1970s, New York City, where Jack building and proof of vacGorka was one of these Hardy’s legendary Fast Folk cination is required to attend aspiring musicians. Although circle (a breeding ground for the concert.
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favorites like Catan, Bang, and Ticket to Ride. Masks will be required. If you are interested contact the Church Office at
804-746-5081 or email Pastor Colby Whittaker at Colby@ wgva.church.
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The Universe from the Center: Seeing the seemingly unseeable By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue pandemic restrictions at the present time, with anticipated reopening for public viewing in the spring. Watch the web site (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. If you need to speak with someone immediately, call Dr. Michael Rodruck at 804-752-7344. f neutron stars are so small, with diameters that would fit them between Ashland and Richmond even with masses like that of the Sun, how could we hope to see them? And if light cannot escape from the event horizon of a black hole, how could we hope to see one? And yet, last month I promised to give observational evidence for both! Recall that a neutron star is one possible remnant of a Type II supernova, the result of core collapse in a massive star. One such supernova was observed in 1054 AD in the constellation Taurus, at the location of what is now known as the Crab Nebula. At the center of this expanding cloud of glowing gas we find an interesting object. In 1968 astronomers detected a radio signal flashing 30 times a second. This was subsequently extended to observations across the spectrum, from X-rays to visible to ultraviolet light. All flashing simultaneously with a period of 33 milliseconds! This is an example of what we call a pulsar, and pulsars are best described as rapidly rotating neutron stars. The magnetic field of the precursor star gets compressed and trapped in the neutron star, and the angular momentum of the star gets trapped as well. (Think about how a skater’s spin increases as she pulls her arms closer to her body. Similarly, a giant star which might rotate once a month will transmit a rapid spin to the core which is only a few kilometers across.) As the star spins its magnetic field sweeps through the ionized remnant gas, causing electrons to spiral at relativistic speeds around the magnetic field “lines.” This motion in turn produces a collimated beam of “synchrotron radiation” which sweeps around
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like a searchlight – as the beam crosses our line of sight, we see it flash. That’s the pulsar, and that’s how we can observe neutron stars. (If you’re so inclined, search online for the “Crab Pulsar Movie.”) Note that we’re not so much seeing the neutron star as we are seeing what’s around it. What about black holes? Again, we cannot see across the event horizon, so we have to content ourselves with seeing what’s around it. As material falls in toward the event horizon, angular momentum conservation will form it into an “accretion disk” – and it will become very hot because of energy conservation. So, what we can “see” is this disk. The inner edge of the disk is unstable, and some of the superheated gas that tries to fall into the black hole will be ejected in a pair of relativistic jets along the symmetry axis of the disk. We can see these jets from the cores of active galaxies, where supermassive black holes provide the engine to drive them. At the center of our own Galaxy lies a 4 million solar mass black hole known as Sagittarius A* (A-star). Here we don’t see jets, but we do see its gravitational influence on orbits of stars nearby, and strong emissions at X-ray and radio wavelengths. On a smaller scale we can see relativistic jets in an object identified as SS 433 – interpreted as a stellar mass black hole in a binary star system. So, yes – we can observe these extreme objects! Lunar phases for December: New Moon on the 4th at 2:44 a.m.; First Quarter on the 10th at 8:37 p.m.; Full Moon on the 18th at 11:37 p.m.; and Last Quarter on the 26th at 9:26 p.m. All times are Eastern Standard. Mercury returns to evening twilight late in the month. Mars is visible in predawn twilight. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are all visible early evening. Venus is very bright to the southwest and sets about two hours after sunset. Jupiter is not as bright as Venus but still spectacular, setting around 9 p.m. Saturn is in between, setting at 8 p.m. As we have previously noted, planets are “wanderers,” so we cannot expect them to repeat their configurations from month to month or year to year. The “fixed stars” are predictable. Here’s
how the December constellations were described in 2007: Looking overhead at midmonth, about three hours after sunset, finds the constellation Andromeda at zenith. It’s not an impressive or terribly bright asterism, but is noted for the presence Metro Creative Services of the Andromeda Galaxy. Two million years ago the light you see from this relatively nearby galaxy, much like our own, left to come to Earth. We see our own galaxy in cross section as the faintly luminous Milky Way, stretching from east to west, with a distinct bow towards the north. The stars making up this band are typically hundreds to thousands of light years away – a factor of over a thousand smaller than the distance to Andromeda. The constellation Cassiopeia is to the north, in the plane of the Milky Way. It looks like a crooked M. To the west-northwest, Cygnus the Swan now looks like its other namesake, the Northern Cross. Deneb is the bright star at the top of the cross, about 40 degrees from the horizon. To the northwest is Vega, at about 18 degrees, and Altair is a little lower and to the west. When these were high in the sky, we called them the Summer Triangle. Now we bid them adieu until late spring. Rising to the east is Orion, which will dominate the winter starscape. Above Orion is the familiar cluster of the Pleiades, about 55 degrees from the horizon and climbing. A special note, that the Geminid meteor shower should peak early in the morning of the 14th. For several days around that date, you can expect to see up to 75 “shooting stars” per hour. For best viewing, get to a dark site away from city lights. If readers have questions about astronomy in particular (or science in general) that you would like covered in one of these columns, feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. (I have retired from Randolph-Macon College, but will continue these columns and use of this email address for the foreseeable future.)
Ashland Museum holds guided walking tour
Patrick Henry HS Memorial Brick Ceremony set for Dec. 3
The 1904 home of Rebecca Henderson Ladew will be featured on the Ashland Museum holiday guided walking tour and reception Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. Each 60-minute walking tour along Howard Street will end with a reception at 205 Howard St. Pictured here in August 1904, the Colonial Revival style house was valued at $1,400. Details and registration are on our website, ashlandmuseum. org. If you have questions, email the museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or call 804-368-7314. Information submitted by the Ashland Museum..
Contributed Report news@mechocal.com 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
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The home at 205 Howard Street will be featured on the Ashland Museum holiday guided walking tour.
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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Hanover and King William Habitat holds 73rd home dedication Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND As leaves fell and the sun dropped below the horizon, community members gathered at Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity’s 73rd home dedication. Nov. 12 marked the completion of another affordable home for a local resident. Tyree Highsmith purchased Habitat’s newest home and received the keys to his new home. Highsmith has been in the Habitat program since the Spring of 2020 and is a long-time employee of General RV in Ashland. He is a widower with a grown daughter who lives in a Richmond Habitat home. She inspired him to pursue homeownership through the Hanover and King William Habitat program. His new home is a 1,400-squarefoot, three-bed, two-bath home situated on a beautiful lot in the town of Ashland. He is excited to finally have a place to call his own and started moving in that night. This home on North Center Street was Habitat’s Ragan Phillips Memorial Home. As a member of the organization’s
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Tyree Highsmith, shown right with Phyllis Theroux, purchased King William Habitat for Humanity’s 73rd home, a 1,400-square-foot, three-bed, two-bath house situated in the town of Ashland. A home dedication was held to mark the occasion on Nov. 12.
board of directors, Phillips left an exceptional mark on the families Habitat serves. As one of Ragan Phillips’ last powerful acts of kindness, he provided a matching gift to support Habitat. Highsmith’s home was built in memory of Phillips and honoring his wife, Phyllis Theroux and daughter Meg Pienkowski and family.
Thanks to Phillips’ generosity, Habitat was able to offset costs so Highsmith could purchase the home at an affordable price with a reasonable monthly mortgage payment. During Friday’s dedication, Highsmith thanked everyone who had a hand in building his new home – the volunteers, the donors, and
the businesses. As a proud new homeowner, he walked guests through the house to show off his new place. Phyllis Theroux, widow of Ragan Phillips, was in attendance and Highsmith personally walked her through the house that her husband’s donation helped make possible. If you would like to see
a virtual tour of Highsmith’s new home or learn more about the work that Habitat is doing in the community and how you can support it, visit Hanover and King William Habitat’s website at www. hkwhabitat.org. Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat International and is responsible for Hanover
and King William Counties. For 30 years, they built homes alongside families who pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat’s repair program addresses critical repairs around the home. With our help, and the help of the community, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
King William Regional Animal Shelter Pet Food Pantry donations needed Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Regional Animal Shelter’s Food Pantry Program is designed to help pet owners affected by financial loss feed their pets so they can remain with their families who love them, instead of having to surrender their companions due to the inability to feed them. This program is not intended to be a long-term or permanent solution
for feeding family’s pets. There is no application required. Call us at 804769-4983 to discuss your pet food needs and arrange pick up. Donations of pet food supplies are needed for this program. Items can be dropped off at the shelter durining regular business hours or shipped to Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King William Rd., King William, VA 23086 Donations may also be dropped off at the King William County
Administration Building or the King William Parks & Rec Building at the Rt. 360 Complex.
Pet Adoption We appreciate your consideration of adopting a homeless pet. Pet ownership is a serious responsibility, and a lifelong commitment. The unique thing about our shelter is that we provide information about the obliga-
tions involved in owning a pet before you adopt. Some people wonder why we just don’t hand out cats and dogs to whoever will take them, not knowing or caring where they are going. Past experiences have shown that if we did that, these animals are easily discarded, and would come back to this or another shelter and potentially, along with a litter that was not planned. We have an obligation to the animal to
ensure his new family is prepared to accept him, and we have an obligation to potential adopters to help them find the right pet for their circumstances and lifestyle. However you obtain your new pet it is still going to require your time, cost, and responsibility. Check out our important pet adoption considerations and Adoption Process Information at https://www. kingwilliamcounty.us/155/AnimalShelter.
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over the many years of his life. He was Past Master of Northside Lodge #292, AF & AM (67 years), Past District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 15-B, an active member of the Scottish Rite Bodies (65 years) and the oldest living 33rd Degree member in the Valley of Richmond, Past Potentate Acca Temple Shrine (64 years), Past President Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia, Past Commander Royal Order of the Jesters Court 16, past
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member Richmond Host Lions Club and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9808, where he chaired Voice of Democracy in Hanover County Public Schools for many years. Aubrey was loved by all who knew him, as he touched and influenced many lives along the way, always helping others with whatever their needs may be. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten by many, but especially as Dad and GAGA. We will continue to carry his legacy with his two favorite sayings up until his final breath: "One day at a time" and "Better than I deserve." The family received friends Sunday,
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reported in the 11000th block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 21200th block of Green Bay Road, Beaverdam. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 6700th block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny, shoplifting, was reported in the 7200th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, shoplifting, was reported in the 10000th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7400th block of Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering of a house to commit larceny, assault was
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their own stations before sitting at a desk so teachers don’t have to spend time cleaning tables and desks in between multiple classes. Teachers will then be able to monitor hallways in between classes or use the bathroom. On professional development days have teachers participate in active self-care activities instead of sitting in
chairs watching videos and slides about self-care or other professional development directing teachers to complete on their free time. Encourage restful activities during the longest block of the day with actuates such as reading books and magazines instead of burdening teachers to give students videos, slides, educational puzzles and sur-
veys. Instead of focusing on recruitment of new teachers with monetary bonuses, pivot the focus to providing bonuses to existing teachers as a five-year, 10-year or 15+ year award monetary bonus. Coaching bonuses should be based on years of service since coaching stipends have not changed since 2000.
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“But when she saw the need to help other children at vaccine clinics, she asked her grandmother to help her order a bucket of 1000 DumDum lollipops,” Jocelyn said. Crooker reached out to Alyssa Lewis, the Medical Reserve Corp coordinator for the Chickahmoniny and Henrico Health Districts, and asked if Ava could provide lollipop at various pediatric vaccination clinics. The answer was yes. Crooker describes her granddaughter as a “typical 9 year old who loves playing outside, riding her bike, being in school with her classmates, making art and especially going camping with her family.” Her commitment to family, the intellectually disabled and her concern regarding vaccinations reveal she is much more than typical and displays an uncanny commitment to community and a concern for her fellow students.
“I love how Ava took an experience that was uncomfortable for her and was inspired to make a "sweeter" experience for other kids,” Ava’s mother Erica said regarding her efforts. Jocelyn has returned to working vaccination clinics and experienced firsthand the fruits of Ava’s efforts. “At the clinic where Ava's first lollipop supply went, it was wonderful to know that Ava was helping her community in this way,” she said. “She decided that she could earn money and buy DumDum lollipops for kids to get at the vaccination clinics. And that’s what she did. Ava was able to donate 1000 lollipops to her community. They were delivered to the Chickahominey and Henrico Health Department team.” Lollipops were shared at a recent Goochland vaccination clinic with more planned for future clinics.
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to give her granddaughter after the injection. It worked and gave Ava the only motivation she needed to make a difference. "When I got my shot, I felt bad, but my Grandma gave me a lollipop right away and the lollipop changes your brain to focus on the lollipop instead of the shot,” Ava said. The 9-year old had been working through the fall as her Mother’ helper, caring for and spending time with a cousin who has intellectual disabilities. “She takes this commitment seriously and her family pays her for her efforts,” her grandmother said. Ava completed those important duties each week, and was saving the money earned from her service in hopes of purchasing an Oculus VR set. She quickly devised a better use for her savings.
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Blue Devil field goal ends Patriots’ season By Zach Joachim Richmond Times-Dispatch VARINA — Varina kicker Gerard Cousins took three measured strides, turned on the spot and looked down at the Region 4B championship trophy as it was snapped into the hands of holder John Spivey. It was a football, in actuality. But Cousins, who sent the ball soaring through the uprights for an 18-yard field goal with 7 seconds on the clock to give his Blue Devils a heartpounding 16-14 win over visiting Patrick Henry in the region title game Saturday, said the ball looked like the trophy in the moment. “Stay confident, stay calm and drive through it,” said Cousins of what went through his head during the kick, holding the trophy in question amid throngs of joyous coaches and teammates. “I was always ready for it. You’ve got to expect the unexpected.” And after the ball split the uprights? “It’s over, that’s game,” Cousins said, shaking his head and grinning ear to ear. Cousins had never played the position prior to this season and taught himself to punt and place kick via instructional videos on YouTube. “He’s always out here before the game, kicking all day,” Varina coach Marcus Lewis said of Cousins. “He’s been clutch for us the past couple of weeks.” The kick was pressure- because the clock was quickly methodical 11-play drive high- Curtis Green. packed not only because of the expiring. Down 14-13 with lighted by a handful of rugged But the Blue Devils (11-1) opportunity it represented, but 4:30 to play, Varina went on a runs from Anthony Fisher and took their final timeout on a
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Above, Patrick Henry quarterback Jordan Allen (9) finds the way open for him for a big gain to set up a touchdown in Varina’s 16-14 win over the visiting Patriots in the Region 4B final Saturday. Left, Patrick Henry’s Jayden Mines (2) brushes off Varina defender JaeShaun Allen-Tyler while picking up a big gain.
third-and-goal at the 3 with 43.2 seconds to play. Fisher was stuffed at the 1 on the next play, so the field goal unit had to rush into position in the classic “fire drill” scramble. Lewis said his team went over the same late-game scenario Thursday in practice. He had a feeling Saturday’s region title contest would be a similar
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battle as the sides’ first meeting this season, a 22-21 Patriots victory on Oct. 29, the Blue Devils’ only defeat. “I knew this was going to be this type of game. You watch Patrick Henry on film and they play hard,” Lewis said. “We kept fighting and that’s what it’s about.” Indeed, the contest felt destined to come down to the wire from the outset. Navy blueclad Varina fans stomped the home stands next to a lively band throughout the game, and white and red-clad PH supporters behind the opposite sideline answered in full throat, cowbells pinging beside their raucous band. Both stands were packed to the gills, and the 2,500-plus onlookers spilled over to line fences surrounding James E. Dawkins Field on a comfortably brisk and sunny afternoon. Patrick Henry (10-3) opened the scoring with 5:30 to go in the first quarter on a 27-yard burst up the middle to the end zone by quarterback Jordan Allen, a tenacious and explosive runner who racked up 219 yards and four TDs in the Patriots’ semifinal win over top-seeded Dinwiddie. It was a disappointing season’s end for a Patrick Henry team that was loaded with talent — and grit. “It’s tough,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “Obviously, that’s just the way it goes. You play tough games. Sometimes the see PATRIOTS, pg. 19
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King William hits road, wallops Nottoway How about their defense, a four-man-front alignment that forced four turnovers and limited Nottoway’s throwback straight-T offense with two tight ends to just 66 yards in the first half, 186 overall (on 62 plays) and 1-for-12 passing for a single yard? Before Friday, the Cougars (11-1) had scored 513 points and scored 60 or more four times and held opponents to an average of 11.2 points per game. “We’ve seen that offense a lot this year,” said Chase Rosso, a 6-3, 235-pound senior defensive end. “We couldn’t have been more prepared. We came out hungry. We had to put a lot of bodies in the box, and tonight we had a lot of guys step up and make plays.” Weldon Bradshaw can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
Cavaliers advance to Class 4 state semifinal By Weldon Bradshaw for the Times-Dispatch CREWE — Something had to give. But, hey, King William 59, Nottoway 12 in the Class 2A championship game? No way could that happen. After all, the Cavaliers and Cougars were evenly matched, a fact borne out by eye-popping stats and comparative scores. The numbers notwithstanding, each had far too much talent, speed, athleticism and resolve to be dominated by the other. In fact, their winner-takeall matchup on a clear, breezy, mid-30’s Friday night had all the makings of a down-to-thewire nail-biter. The Cavaliers, though, made sure that it was anything but. “Did I expect this? No,” said King William coach Scott Moore as he stood smiling on the Cougars’ ecru-hued Bermuda turf as his elated players celebrated nearby. “Am I pleasantly surprised? Yes. Absolutely.” Where to start? How about Demond Claiborne, a 5-11, 190-pound senior who’s committed to Wake Forest? The Tidewater District player of the year lit up the
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King William 20 19 13 7 — 59 Nottoway 0 6 6 0 — 12 KW – Claiborne 44 run (run failed) KW – Claiborne 62 run (Claiborne run) KW – T. Robinson 18 pass from J. Robinson (pass failed) KW – Claiborne 19 pass from J. Robinson (pass failed) KW – Claiborne 3 run (kick failed) Dave Lawrence/The Local KW – J. Robinson 44 run (Stockwell kick) King William running back Demond Claiborne (1) calmly flexes his muscles in celebration after scoring a touchdown on a 15-yard NOT – Pettis 1 run (run failed) run in the Cavaliers’ 59-12 victory over host Nottoway in the Region 2A championship Friday night. KW – Claiborne 15 run (kick failed) – Rhodes 23 run (pass failed) The 5-11, 190-pound senior We took advantage of the inside NOT home team for 196 yards on of offense. We can move the KW – Claiborne 89 kickoff return 13 carries and six — yes, six ball fast. I just trusted in my quarterback went 4-for-9 pass- run. Once they countered that, (Schools kick) — touchdowns, four on runs O-line, my quarterback, and my ing for 79 yards and three we opened up and took advan- KW – T. Robinson 14 pass from J. Robinson (Schools kick) touchdowns, the first a 19-yard tage of our passing. from scrimmage, another on coaches.”
a 19-yard pass from Jayveon Robinson, and yet another on an 89-yard kickoff return. His first two scores, sprints of 44 yards (on King William’s first play of their first series following Kenshawn Washington’s fumble recovery) and 62 yards (on the first play of their second) set a tone that the Cavaliers (111) maintained throughout. “We came out fast,” Claiborne said. “That’s our kind
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His first two scores came on zone plays off the right side. “The first play, momentum had switched,” he said. “We got the ball back. First play, linebackers tried to crash, and I just bounced it out and took it to the promised land. “Second, same play. I bounced it outside, they chopped, I hit a spin move and went for six.” How about Robinson?
connection to Tre Robinson to give KW a 20-0 first-quarter lead. He also rushed 10 times for 68 yards including a 44-yard sprint at 8:47 of the second quarter to put the Cavaliers up 39-0. “I thought this would be a closer game,” Robinson said, “but when we play our hardest, anything is possible. “We had a good game plan.
“We knew if we came out and played fast and played to our potential and stick together as one . . . we just ran off with it.” How about the Cavaliers’ big guys up front, who enabled the offense to amass 322 yards on 34 snaps? “They had a heck of a game,” Robinson said. “On their assignments, they brought discipline. And they kept me clean. That’s a good thing.”
RUSHING KW: Claiborne 13-196, J. Robinson 10-68, Shelton 1-4, Team 1-(minus 29); NOT: Rhodes 15-69, Banks 7-36, Lawson 13-29, Pettis 7-28, Hamed 8-23. PASSING KW: J. Robinson 4-9-0-79; NOT: Pettis 1-6-0-1, Banks 0-4-0-0, Price 0-2-1-0. RECEIVING KW: T. Robinson 3-58, Claiborne 1-19; NOT: Rhodes 1-1.
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ball doesn’t bounce your way and you learn from it. You move on, you learn. That’s what it’s about. You grow and get better. “We’ll do that. It stings right now, but in time it will heal and we’ll be fine.” Lewis said his team had to win first- and second-down battles to limit the Patriots’ typically formidable, Allen-led ground game, which generated 205 yards in the teams’ first meeting. This time around, Allen was largely bottled up, though he still wound up with 110 yards on 25 totes. Led by tackles De’Andre Crump and Jalen Spears, Varina consistently won the earlydown battle in the trenches to keep PH from sustaining long drives. The Blue Devils answered Allen’s first TD run on the next play from scrimmage, a 60-yard catch and run down the right sideline on a short screen pass from quarterback Myles Derricott to receiver Kaveion Keys. Two fumbles and a blocked punt by the Patriots’ Camden Byrd highlighted a scoreless second period. The Blue Devils’ Kyree Surita carried in from 1 yard out late in the third quarter to give Varina its first lead at 13-7, but Christian Berry blocked the extra point. Allen’s second score with a little under five minutes to go made it 14-13, setting up the gamewinning drive and kick. “It feels amazing, but the job ain’t done yet,” Lewis said. “We’ve got one job right now and it’s a state championship. We’re on to the next one right now.” Patrick Henry loses more than a dozen seniors to graduation, but the success the team had this year gave plenty of underclassmen valuable varsity experience — and the team a solid foundation to build upon. “We’ve got a great group
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Patrick Henry’s Aiden Ball (50) and Gregory Foster Jr. (5) wrap up Varina wide receiver Anthony Fisher in the Blue Devils’ 16-14 win over the visiting Patriots in the Region 4B final Saturday. The Patriots’ season ends with a record of 10-3. Varina advances to a Class 4 state semifinal against visiting King’s Fork this Saturday at 2 p.m.
of kids,” Wakefield said. “Our underclassmen played a good amount this year. They just have to understand their time is now here. . . . The seniors move on to their next chapter. A lot of them have a very bright future. This program has done a lot over the past three years and it
will not be lost on one game.” As for Varina, Lewis said he’d be watching film of Region 4A champs King’s Fork (Suffolk, 10-1) the rest of the day. The Blue Devils, who won their second regional title since 2019, will host the Bulldogs Saturday at 2 p.m. with a berth
in the Class 4 title game on the line. King’s Fork beat Warhill (11-1) 41-14 in the 4A championship Friday. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Zach Joachim can be reached at zjoachim@timesdispatch.com.
Patrick Henry 7 0 0 7 — 14 Varina 7 0 6 3 — 16 PH — Allen 27 run (Crabbe kick) VAR — Keys 60 pass from Derricott (Cousins kick) VAR — Surita 1 run (kick failed) PH — Allen 1 run (Crabbe kick) VAR — FG Cousins 18 RUSHING PH: Allen 25-110, Mines 2-26,
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Ross 2-4; VAR: Derricott 4-7, Green 10-60, Fisher 13-54, Surita 3-2, Edwards 1-0. PASSING PH: Allen 3-7-33-0-1; VAR: Derricott 12-17-95-1-0. RECEIVING PH: Berry 1-25, Ross 1-6, Mines 1-2; VAR: Wells 6-28, Keys 3-67, Fisher 3-0.
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reported in the 13400th block of Farrington Road, Ashland.
SHERIFF’S Continued from pg. 16
Identity theft of ID to defraud, less than $200, was reported in the 7100th block of Harver Court, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 16400th block of Washington Highway, Doswell.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10200th block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was
Concealment, price-altered merchandise less than $500, was reported in the 10000th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 6300th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11000th block of Verdon Road, Doswell. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8500th block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft of ID to defraud, less than $200, was reported in the 6000th block of Pond Place Way, Mechanicsville.
Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9300th block of Plymouth Place, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was
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reported in the 5400th block of Smithy Court, Mechanicsville.
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block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 4600th block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft of ID to defraud, less than $200, was reported in the 10300th block of Bealeton Court, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 11000th block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10800th block of Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 7400th block of Early Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 7400th
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7100th block
Embezzlement, $200 or more, was reported in the 10900th block of Air Park Road, Ashland.
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NFL Football: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills. (N) (Live)
NHL Hockey: Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals. (N) (Live)
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of Autumn Ridge Lane, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 6100th block of Thicket Run Way, Mechanicsville.
Oct. 20
Petit larceny, shoplifting, was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7200th block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled see SHERIFF’S pg. 24
DECEMBER 6, 2021 11 PM 11:30 12 AM Postgame
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SANTA RUNS Continued from pg. 9
Springhill Acres, Pine Slash, Hartford Oaks, Greywood, Breckenridge, Shelton Point, Woodlands, Pebblebrook, and Enon Church. Friday, Dec. 10 – Pollards Creek, Fire Lane, Georgetown, Shannondale, Oakdale, Greenway, Colonial Forest, and Lindsay Meadows. Saturday, Dec. 11 – Crown Colony, Royal Glenn, Rutland Grove, Atlee Manor, and Giles Farms.
MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 7 Tuesday, Dec. 7 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Adams Farm, Aspen Hills, Brandy Creek, Brandy Hill Apartments, Buff Ridge, Cold Harbor Farms, Creekside Village, Gaines Mill, Jackson Arch, Lereve Manor, Liberty Hall Hills, Locust Hills, Travelers Run, and Walnut Grove.
Thursday, Dec. 9 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Bishops Park, Brooks Hollow, Covenant Woods, Cherrydale, Cherrydale West, Christian Village, Cypress Tree, Davis Place, Dogwood Knoll, Fox Lair, Hanover Grove, Laurel Meadows, Legacy Park, Meredith Farms, and Summer Grove. Saturday, Dec. 11 – 4 to 9 p.m. – Autumn Ridge, Barnette Oaks, Battlefield Farms, Beaverdam Bluff, Beaverdam Creek Apartments, Beaverdam Park, Berry Pointe, Brookshire, Bruces Estates, Burnside Farms, Cherry Grove, Chickahominy Bluffs, Cold Cove, Cold Harbor Gardens, Cold Harbor Meadows, Ellerson Farms, Ellerson Station, Elwin Place, Haden Estates, Harbor Square, Harbor Hill Farms, Hunters Crossing, Hunters Woods, Mayfield Farms, Meadowbridge, Mill Trace, Mill Valley, Pond Way, Rose Hill Estates, Summer Walk, Tangle Oaks, Thompson/ Carneal, Timberlake Place, Walgrove Court, and York Point. Sunday, Dec. 12 – 5 to 9 p.m. – Bell Creek, Bell Creek Estates, Cherry Grove, Chime Court, Coolwell, Green Oaks, Fullview
Manor, Loralea, Meadowgate, Old Grove Glen, Ridgeview Estates, Seven Springs, Shady Brook, Shady Grove Forrest, Sherwood Crossing, and Spring Meadows. Tuesday, Dec. 14 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Highpoint Farms, Jackson Avenue Apartments, Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Milton Woods, Oakley, Signal Hill, Sledd Run, Virginia Manor, Windmill Way, Windsor, and Windy Hills. Special note to the community: Estimated times for each day are posted above and there will be two (2) Santas splitting the routes, so be prepared. The streets/neighborhoods listed above are not necessarily in the order the fire trucks will follow each night. You should hear us coming and we’ll give a little notice, so pardon the noise. The tentative “makeup” date is Thursday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. and we will make every effort to get to any areas we miss due to weather on that night. Santa Claus and his Elves must move swiftly so they get to see all the good boys and girls, so please understand our haste.
CALENDAR Continued from pg. 13
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 see CALENDAR, pg. 31
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 Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
LUTHERAN 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
NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900 www.atleechristianacademy.com
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Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Youth Group Wed. nights at 6:00 p.m. Pastor, Stephen Kendrick www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330
Fellowship Community Church of Mechanicsville After 10 years at Hanover High School we have purchased our own building. We continue to teach the Word of God and watch for the miraculous. Join us Sunday mornings 9:45am at 8505 Bell Creek Road, Suite K. www.fellowshipcc.com
New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org
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
Grace United Family Church
New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org
Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org
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Broadus Memorial Baptist
HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc
804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org
PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com
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1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Making each one a witness! 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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"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor 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
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 New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
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Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m. Programs for all ages. Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM
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substance was reported in the 6100th block of Thicket Run Way/ Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12400th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
in the 8100th block of Crestline Lane, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft, obtaining ID to avoid arrest, was reported in the 600th block of N Washington Highway/ Jamestown Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument of value $1000 or more, was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Coercing, intimidating or harassing a person by computer was reported in the 7100th block of Harver Way, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 7500th block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
Annoying phone calls was reported in the 8200th block of Twin Creek
Oct. 21
Threats in writing was reported in the 13200th block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Grand larceny, building, was reported in the 13100th block of Verdon Road, Ruther Glen.
Petit larceny, parts, was reported in the 6300th block of Power Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported
Trail, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 6400th block of Pole Green Road/Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card forgery was reported in the 7300th block of Hidden Lake Estate Drive, Mechanicsville.
Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7000th block of Ann Cabell Court, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft, obtaining ID to avoid arrest, was reported in the 7000th block of Rt 360/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11000th block of Richardson Road, Ashland.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 8200th block of Christian Ridge Drive, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, parts, was reported in the 8100th block of Walnut Grove
Assault and battery on a family see SHERIFF’S, pg. 25
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member was reported in the 7200th block of Figuly Road, Mechanicsville.
Oct. 22
Prescription fraud, obtaining by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 6200th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 9400th block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville. Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 6200th
block of Simi Court, Mechanicsville.
Uttering was reported in the 6100th block of Brashier Boulevard, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8000th block of Darva Glen, Mechanicsville.
Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7000th
within 10 years, BAC greater than 0.20 was reported in the 6500th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
block of Lee Park Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 8100th block of Elder Trail, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 4200th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Studley Road, Mechanicsville. DWI: second conviction
DWI: second offense in 5 to 10 years was reported in the 8000th block of Baneberry Drive, Mechanicsville.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 17200th block of Washington Highway, Doswell.
Oct. 23
Malicious assault, injured by acid was reported in the 12600th block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.
Obstructing justice without force was reported in the 9300th block of Sliding Hill Road/Brook Spring Road, see SHERIFF’S, pg. 26
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia for a public hearing on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21 - 11 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AS FOLLOWS: 1. BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 15-43.2 PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, AS DEFINED IN THE ORDINANCE, ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IN THE COUNTY THAT ARE ADJACENT TO PROPERTIES ZONED RS SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, RM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R-3 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R-4 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, R-5 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND R-6 RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES DISTRICTS, AND THAT VIOLATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT OT A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00); AND 2. BY AMENDING SECTION 15-44, RELATING TO THE WAIVER AND VOLUNTARY PAYMENT OF FINES ASSESSED FOR THE VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY PARKING REGULATIONS. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. ________________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set December 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the quitclaim of certain easement interests for drainage on the property designated as GPIN 8715-47-8101 and 8715-47-9805 in the Chickahominy District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. Copies of the subject quitclaim are available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. __________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator
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Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7000th block of Calmar Drive, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7300th block of Habeas Court, Mechanicsville. Credit card theft was reported in the 9000th block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville.
Violation of a protective order was reported in the 5400th block of Smithy Court, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price-altered merchandise, $500 or more was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 5100th block of Talley Pond Road, Mechanicsville.
Road, Ashland.
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DWI: BAC 0.15 to 0.20, first offense was reported in the 11200th block of Elmont
Unlawful purchase or possession of alcohol by a person less than 21 was reported in the 7300th block of Harbor Hill Drive/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, building, was reported in the 8400th block of North Run Medical Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 8000th block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported
block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 19100th block of Beaverdam Road, Beaverdam.
Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 4400th block of Johnson Oak Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. Breaking and entering of a building to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc., was reported in the 10200th
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8300th block of Franklin Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 9100th block of Blakewood Drive, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300th block of Eagle Drive, Mechanicsville.
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license 3Rd In 10 Years was reported in the 13300th block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.
Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 14300th block of Country Club Drive, Ashland.
Identity theft of ID to defraud, less than $200, was reported in the 17500th block of Millfield Lane, Montpelier.
Use of a computer to commit larceny, $500 or more, was reported in the see SHERIFF’S, pg. 30
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PROPOSED THROUGH TRUCK RESTRICTION PLEASANT GROVE RD The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed through truck restriction on Pleasant Grove Rd between Atlee Rd and Meadowbridge, a distance of 0.62 miles. The proposed alternate route is via Meadowbridge Rd, between Pleasant Grove Rd and Atlee Rd; and Atlee Rd between Meadowbridge Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd, a total distance of 1.23 miles. A map of the proposed restriction and alternate route and may be reviewed at the office of the County Administrator, Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia any regular work day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal should appear at the stated time. ______________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator 26
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: CUP2021-00014, CALDWELL PARTNERS, L.L.C. Request(s) to amend CUP-12-97, Am. 1-01, in accordance with Section 26-130.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which permits telecommunication facilities, on GPIN 8707-60-1621(part) and 8706-69-3782(part), consisting of approximately 31.81 acres (CUP area limited to 1.89 acres), zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 1,250 feet north of Blythe Road (state route number pending). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy ORDINANCE 21-13, MONTPELIER-DR. STANLEY’S OFFICE OVERLAY HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 98-15, which established the Montpelier – Dr. Stanley’s Office Overlay Historic Preservation District, to (1) provide that any uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit or Special Exception within the district shall be developed in substantial conformity with a sketch plan approved by the Board of Supervisors and (2) to update numbering and nomenclature in the ordinance to reflect current provisions of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/ Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information.
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the adoption of the redistricting plan (Ordinance 21-12) to establish the Magisterial Districts for Hanover County and the Precincts and Polling Places for all Elections in Hanover County, at which public comments will be accepted. Copies of the redistricting plan (Ordinance 21-12) and detailed maps showing districts, precincts, and polling places may be reviewed in the County Administrator’s Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may also contact Kevin Nelson, Hanover Director of Information Technology at knelson@hanovercounty.gov to request a copy of the Ordinance or copies of the proposed detailed maps showing districts, precincts, and polling places or go to www.hanovercounty.gov/1144/Redistricting-2021 for more information, including more detailed maps showing proposed districts, precincts, and polling places. ORDINANCE 21-12 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE MAGISTERIAL (ELECTION) DISTRICTS FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND TO ESTABLISH THE PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR ALL ELECTIONS IN HANOVER COUNTY. WHEREAS Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Virginia requires local governments to reapportion their population among electoral districts every ten years so as to give, as nearly as is practicable, representation in proportion to the population of the district or ward; and WHEREAS this requirement also is contained in Section 24.2-304.1 of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS local governments use data generated by the United States Census, which is conducted every ten years, to accomplish such reapportionment, and refer to this process as “redistricting;” and WHEREAS the County has undertaken an extensive analytical process—using criteria set forth in the Code of Virginia and recognized by federal and state courts and adhering to the requirements established by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Virginia, and applicable statutes and case law—to develop the proposed plan of redistricting, in an effort to ensure that all Hanover County residents enjoy full representation on the Board of Supervisors for Hanover County; and WHEREAS the County has undertaken a similarly extensive process of public communication and education to facilitate the best and most thorough understanding of the proposed plan of redistricting by all residents of Hanover County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors for the County of Hanover: 1. That in order to reapportion the representation in the Hanover County Board of Supervisors among Hanover County’s magisterial (election) districts (hereafter, “Districts”) as required by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Virginia and Section 24.2-304.1 of the Code of Virginia, the boundaries of the County’s Districts and the voting precincts and precinct polling places therein are modified from the boundaries established by Hanover County Ordinance 11-08 and as modified by Ordinance 12-05 (together, hereafter, the “2011 boundaries”) as described below, and as shown on the maps attached hereto. 2. That the County of Hanover is hereby divided into seven Districts, as follows: a. Ashland District. The 2011 boundaries are modified by removing the Honey Meadows and Cool Spring West subdivisions (bounded by Atlee Station Road on the south and Cool Spring Road on the east) from the Chickahominy District and including them in the Ashland District This modification to the 2011 boundaries will affect 1,787 County residents who resided in the Chickahominy District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. b. Beaverdam District. The 2011 boundaries are modified as follows: i. By extending the current District boundaries just west of the Town of Ashland into the South Anna District, such that 115 County residents who were deemed to reside in the South Anna District as of the date of the 2020 U.S. Census now are deemed to reside in the Beaverdam District. ii. By retracting the current District boundaries in the westernmost part of the District such that 605 County residents who were deemed to reside in the Beaverdam District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted now are deemed to reside in the South Anna District. c. Chickahominy District. The 2011 boundaries are modified as follows: i. By removing the Honey Meadows and Cool Spring West subdivisions (bounded by Atlee Station Road on the south and Cool Spring Road on the east) from the Chickahominy District and including them in the Ashland District. This modification to the 2011 boundaries will affect 1,787 County residents who resided in the Chickahominy District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. ii. By removing those portions of the Chickahominy District bounded by Verdi Lane, Academy Drive, Shady Grove Road, and Pole Green Road, and including them in the Henry District. This modification to the 2011 boundaries will affect 463 County residents who resided in the Chickahominy District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. d. Cold Harbor District. The 2011 boundaries are modified by extending those in the Old Church Area into what is now denominated as the Henry District, such that 768 County residents who were deemed to reside in the Henry District as of the date of the 2020 U.S. Census now are deemed to reside in the Cold Harbor District. e. Henry District. The 2011 boundaries are modified as follows: i. By removing certain portions of the Chickahominy District bounded by Verdi Lane, Academy Drive, Shady Grove Road, and Pole Green Road, and including them in the Henry District. This modification to the 2011 boundaries will affect 463 County residents who resided in the Chickahominy District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. ii. By retracting District boundaries in the Old Church area, such that 768 County residents who were deemed to reside in the Henry District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted now are deemed to reside in the Cold Harbor District. f. Mechanicsville District. The 2011 boundaries are unchanged. g. South Anna District. The 2011 boundaries are modified in two ways: i. By retracting the District boundary in the area just west of the Town of Ashland such that 115 County residents who were deemed to reside in the South Anna District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted now are deemed to reside in the Beaverdam District. ii. By extending the District boundary in the westernmost part of the County into what is now denominated the Beaverdam District, such that 605 County residents who resided in the Beaverdam District as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted now are deemed to reside in the South Anna District. 3. That each District shall be made up of one or more voting precincts, and for each voting precinct there shall be established a precinct polling place, as follows: a. Ashland District shall consist of five (5) voting precincts, as follows: i. Ashland Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. ii. Berkley Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place changed from Ashland Fire Station to John M. Gandy Elementary School. iii. Kersey Creek Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. iv. Sliding Hill Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place changed from Chickahominy Fire Station to New Highland Baptist Church. v. Honey Meadows Precinct – Precinct is renamed from the Chickahominy Precinct and the boundaries of said precinct are modified to extend into an area denominated as the Chickahominy District as of the date the 2020 Census was conducted so as to encompass
the Honey Meadows and Cool Spring West subdivisions, affecting 1,787 County residents. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. b. Beaverdam District shall consist of six (6) voting precincts, as follows: i. Beaverdam Precinct – Boundaries are retracted in the western part of the Precinct such that 605 County residents who resided in the Precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted now will reside in the South Anna District, specifically the Montpelier Precinct. ii. Western Hanover Precinct – Eliminated. iii. Blunts Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. iv. Wilmington Parrish Precinct – Boundaries extended into a portion of the area previously occupied by the Western Hanover Precinct. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. v. Courthouse Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. vi. Oak Knoll Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. vii. Oak Hill Precinct – Boundaries are extended into an area west of the Town of Ashland denominated as the South Anna District as of the date the 2020 Census was conducted, affecting 115 County residents. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. c. Chickahominy District shall consist of five (5) voting precincts, as follows: i. Clay Precinct – Boundaries are adjusted to remove those portions of the Chickahominy District that are being included in the Henry District. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. This change affects 463 County residents who resided in the Precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. ii. Shady Grove Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. iii. Atlee Precinct – Boundaries are retracted to remove those portions of the Chickahominy District that are being included in the Ashland District. This change will affect 1,787 County residents who resided in the Precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. The balance of the Precinct is divided to maintain a portion of the existing Atlee Precinct and to create the new Rutland Precinct. The polling place for the Atlee Precinct remains unchanged from that currently in use iv. Cool Spring Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. v. Rutland Precinct – Creation of a new precinct, bounded by Atlee Station Road, Chamberlayne Road, Cool Spring Road, and Totopotomoy Creek. The polling place for this precinct will be the Atlee Library. d. Cold Harbor District shall consist of five (5) voting precincts, as follows: i. Pebble Creek Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. ii. Beaverdam Creek Precinct – Eliminated. iii. Cold Harbor Precinct – Boundaries modified by inclusion of the area comprised by the former Beaverdam Creek Precinct. The polling place for this precinct will be Fairmount Christian Church. iv. Black Creek Precinct – Boundaries retracted to remove those areas now included in the new Old Church Precinct. The polling place for this precinct is unchanged from that currently in use. v. Battlefield Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. vi. Old Church Precinct – Creation of a new precinct, the boundaries of which include those areas which are being removed from the Henry District and included in the Cold Harbor District and portions of the Black Creek Precinct. This change will affect 768 County residents who resided in the various precincts as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. The polling place for this precinct will be Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. e. Henry District shall consist of six (6) voting precincts, as follows: i. Georgetown Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from those currently in use. ii. Rural Point Precinct – Boundaries are extended to include that area bounded by Verdi Lane, Academy Drive, Shady Grove Road, and Pole Green Road which area is being removed from the Chickahominy District and added to the Henry District. This change will affect 463 County residents who resided in the precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. The polling place for this precinct is unchanged from that currently in use. iii. Laurel Meadow Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. iv. Newman Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. v. Studley Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. vi. Totopotomoy Precinct – Boundary retracted in the Old Church Area, affecting 768 County residents. The polling place for this precinct will be changed from the Eastern Hanover Fire Station to the New Bethesda Baptist Church. f. Mechanicsville District shall consist of four (4) voting precincts, as follows: i. Village Precinct – Minor boundary changes to include relocating portions of Rose Hill Estates and Full View Manor from the Village Precinct to the Mechanicsville Precinct. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. ii. Mechanicsville Precinct – Minor boundary changes to include relocating portions of Rose Hill Estates and Full View Manor from the Village Precinct to the Mechanicsville Precinct. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. iii. Lee Davis Precinct – Minor boundary changes to include relocating that part of the Lee Davis precinct north of Mechanicsville Turnpike (US-360) from the Lee Davis Precinct to the Hanover Grove Precinct. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. iv. Hanover Grove Precinct – Minor boundary changes to include relocating that part of the Lee Davis precinct north of Mechanicsville Turnpike (US-360) from the Lee Davis Precinct to the Hanover Grove Precinct. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. g. South Anna District shall consist of five (5) voting precincts, as follows: i. Rockville Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect. The polling place for the precinct is changed from Rockville Library to Far West End Seventh Day Adventist Church [or Rockville Community Center.] ii. Montpelier Precinct – Boundaries extended into the area being removed from the Beaverdam District and included in the South Anna District. This change will affect 605 County residents who lived in the Precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. iii. Farrington Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. iv. Elmont Precinct – Boundaries are retracted in the area just west of the Town of Ashland, such that the area previously included in the South Anna District is now part of the Beaverdam Precinct. This change will affect 115 County residents who resided in the precinct as of the date the 2020 U.S. Census was conducted. The polling place is unchanged from that currently in use. v. South Anna Precinct – Boundaries unchanged from those currently in effect; polling place unchanged from that currently in use. 4. That the description of the metes and bounds delineating the boundaries of each District and Precinct, and GIS maps showing said boundaries shall be maintained as public documents in a file in the Office of the Hanover County Administrator. 5. That with the exception of Hanover County Code Section 8-2 establishing the central absentee voting precinct for the purpose of receiving absentee ballots, previously adopted ordinances establishing election districts, precincts, and polling places are repealed and the provisions of this Ordinance 21-12 establishing Districts, precincts, and polling places shall be effective on the date of adoption by the Board of Supervisors. These changes shall not be administered or enforced prior to approval by the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. at the ABC Warehouse, 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the County’s legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session. This is an open meeting and all interested parties are welcome to attend at the stated time and place. __________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator
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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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: SE2021-00023, TODD VANDER POL Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-337 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to request relief from landscape buffer requirements on GPIN 7758-53-1025, consisting of approximately 2.12 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the south line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 745 feet north of its intersection with Winns Church Road (State Route 660). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-SupervisorsUpcoming-and-Archiv for more information.
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Mondays, Dec. 6 and 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Ages 16 and up. Exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily! Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Teen Life Skills at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 4 - 5 p.m. Ages 12-18. Learn all about healthcare. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Mechanicsville Anime Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Friday, Dec. 10, 4 - 5 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Mechanicsville Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch some cool shows. Registration required at https://
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Make Triskele Paper Globe Ornaments at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 - 3 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join us and make these fun and creative holiday papercraft ornaments! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Mechanicsville Book Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 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 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Adult Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Friday, Dec. 17, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. You’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the care-
giver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, please 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: Conifers at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 18, 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, "Conifers," will be presented by Brenda Burke, 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. Information submitted by Carolyn Garner, librarian, Pamunkey Regional Library.
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7300th block of Pickett Avenue, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000th block of Vaughan Drive, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 9100th block of Blakewood Drive, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, parts, was reported in the 16200th block of Washington Highway, Doswell.
Credit card theft was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Disorderly conduct was reported in the 15400th block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7200th block of Signal Hill Apartment Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of tobacco products by a minor was reported in the 10300th block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI: Drugs, first offense was reported in the 7100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 6500th block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price-altered merchandise less than $500, was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Prisoner making, procuring or possessing unlawful chemical components was reported in the 7200th block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Credit card theft was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7000th see SHERIFF’S pg. 31
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more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. 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. 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 804-746-4696. 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.
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Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8300th block of Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity theft of ID to defraud, less than $200, was reported in the 7000th
Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap.gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-5513354 or james.wright@vawg. cap.gov
Second Mondays
The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m.
Road/Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.
Prisoner making, procuring or possessing unlawful chemical components was reported in the 7200th block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000th block of General Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 17200th block of Old Ridge
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 15600th block of St Peters Church Road, Montpelier.
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Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.
block of Rotherham Drive, Mechanicsville.
SHERIFF’S block of Lee Park Road, Mechanicsville.
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.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 16100th
block of Plantation Lane, Montpelier.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12300th block of Willow Pond Lane, Ashland.
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.
Third Tuesdays The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at
Third Saturday The Hanover Knitting Guild, currently meeting at Covenant Woods, meets monthly, the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. New members are invited to join our group of fiber enthusiasts, who meet to share, support, and advance our fiber-working skills in knitting or crochet. For more information check out our web page at: https:// hanoverknittingguild.weebly. com/ or text 804-445-5923 to get your name put on our list at the Covenant Woods reception desk.
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Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 5600th block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 13400th block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.
DWI: BAC greater than 0.20, first offense was reported in the 6400th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10900th block of Richardson Road, Ashland.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 11200th block of Pear Tree Drive, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7300th block of Ford Avenue, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, building, was reported in the 9200th block of Royal Grant Drive,
6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become. “America’s Leading Community Service Organization”. Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a membership application or with questions, please call, 746-5728 or by letter to, Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23111. To be a guest of the club, please call the numbers listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and women.
Credit card theft was reported in the 8100th block of Lee-Davis Road,
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