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Time capsule saves 300th memories ‘Snapshot in time’ presented to Board By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local
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anover County Administrator John Budesky and Hanover Museum of History and Culture Executive Director Jaime Fawcett concluded the county’s official 300th Birthday Celebration last week by locking a time capsule that will remain unopened for the next century. “In 100 years, when some of us are not around, folks will open this up and be able to recognize the commitment and efforts that happened here in Hanover County in 2021,” the county administrator said. The sealing of the time capsule culminates a series of events recognizing the anniversary, all of them delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizing and planning those
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Hanover Board of Supervisors chair Sean Davis accepts a time capsule from Hanover Museum of History and Culture Executive Director Jaime Fawcett as County Administrator John Budesky looks on at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The time capsule was locked and remain sealed for 100 years.
rescheduled events added pressure for event planners, organizations, county officials and the numerous county citizens who participated, planned or worked the events. That extra effort was noted by Budesky at last week’s ceremony. “They planned a year of activities that had to be halt-
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ed just as we were about to start March 13, 2020,” Budesky said. “As we wrap up our 300th year celebration, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank many many people who were able to help us make our 300th Celebration possible over the past year.” “We did work through some challenges, but as a community,
we came together and still were able to celebrate and recognize this county in many different ways. None of this would have been possible without the commitment and engagement of our citizens,” he added. The variety of events offered during the celebration was the result of a number of partnerships, and the support of various organizations throughout the county. They included the Hanover Board of Supervisors, Hanover Tavern Foundation, Hanover Museum of History and Culture, Ashland Museum, Scotchtown, Hanover Economic Development, Parks and Recreation and Public Information. Budesky also noted the efforts of local media for their assistance in promoting the events and acknowledged the contribution of Dominion Power in making the celebration a success. “They really stepped up as a community partner and helped see TIME pg. 4
Redistricting plan approved, moves to Attorney General’s Office for further review By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County supervisors approved a redistricting plan that adheres to both state and federal requirements ensuring proportional voting districts within a locality. Localities are required to update districts every 10 years to reflect as equal a number of voters as possible in each district. In order to achieve the required goals, four of Hanover’s seven districts required adjustments such as additions or deletions. Redistricting plans require an ordinance, public hearing and review by the State’s Attorney General’s Office. Since 2020 Census data did not reach most localities in the state until September, County Attorney Dennis Walter said the timetable for finalizing a redistricting plan was compressed.
“One of the goals staff had was to change things as little as possible,” he said. “That’s an end to itself, but that’s to ensure some continuity as to where people vote, to keep communities together that have historically been together. We wanted to maintain that wherever possible,” Walter added. “The end was not to make as few changes as possible but to see if we could get to those target numbers with as little destruction as possible,” Walter said. The county attorney introduced the plan to the public for engagement in a variety of ways including social media, community meetings, local media, a dedicated e-mail site and public notice in local newspapers. The base number for each district utilizing latest Census see REDISTRICTING, pg. 4
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anger C. Matthew, 2019 graduate of the former Lee-Davis High School and current engineering student at Reynolds Community College, just conquered the final challenges on his journey to earning the Civil Air Patrol's top cadet honor - the General Carl A. Spaatz award and accompanying rank of Cadet Colonel (C/ Col). It is extremely rare for Civil Air Patrol cadets to reach this milestone - estimates note that less than one half of one percent of all C.A.P. cadets nationwide ever accomplishes this. During his years with Civil Air Patrol, Matthew participated in many events to support the three missions of the C. A. P. - aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services. Matthew achieved many notable moments in his efforts to accomplish each of those three missions. Among them, he was given opportunities to take orientation rides in small aircraft, build and test model rockets, earn a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems qualification, and develop and teach aerospace lessons to his squadron. Matthew has been active in many cadet programs, including Honor and Color Guard presence at various events and ceremonies, cadet cadre at multiple Virginia Wing Encampments, and the Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Academy in Wichita, Kansas. In the vein of emergency services, he joined a team in an out-of-state support mission to aid hurricane relief and recovery and is also qualified to support emergency ser-
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vices missions as a Ground Team Member 1. C.A.P. cadets can only promote as a cadet until the age of 21, when they "age out" and may become a C.A.P. senior member. Matthew’s pursuit of the Spaatz award took him right down to the wire - he passed on his second attempt just weeks before his 21st birthday on Dec. 8. Also of interest is that he took the academic portions of the exam at a local church that allows his squadron their meeting space and he took the P.T. portion of his exam at his high school alma mater. For more information on the Civil Air Patrol and the local Hanover Composite Squadron, VA-094, contact the squadron commander, 1st Lt. Michael Baylor michael. baylor@vawg.cap.gov or squadron personnel officer 1st Lt. Melanie Harrell-Byers melanie. harrell-byers@vawg.cap.gov.
Virginia ACLU files complaint against Hanover School Board By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local The Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a complaint against the Hanover County School Board last week in response to a vote last month that contends those actions were discriminatory and against the law. Filed on behalf of five families who have
transgender students in county schools, the complaint contends the board's denial of policy amendments that allowed transgender students to use the bathroom of their preferred gender identification was a direct violation of the Commonwealth's mandate regarding implementation of those policies. see ACLU, pg. 5
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue $500, was reported in the 9300th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
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DWI: first offense was reported in the 10000th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. DWI: second conviction within 5 to 10 years, BAC greater than 0.20 was reported in the 8100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI: BAC 0.15 to 0.20, first offense was reported in the 3500th block of I-295 South S, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument of value $1000 or more, was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. DWI: first offense was reported in the 7400th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9300th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Hit and run with personal injury was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road/Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
DWI: third offense in 10 years was reported in the 16000th block of W Patrick Henry Road/Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.
Threat to extort money was reported in the 8300th block of Winston Drive, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 9000th block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
DWI: first offense was reported in the 8000th block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.
Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 2000th block of Babbling Brooke Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11000th block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 16100th block of Ranch House Road, Montpelier.
Convicted felon (non-violent) possessing firearm was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
DWI: BAC greater than 0.20, first offense was reported in the 14300th block of Poplar Springs Drive, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Computer fraud to obtain services, greater than
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Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14400th block of Stone
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. Grand larceny, building, was reported in the 16400th block of Annfield Road, Beaverdam.
Forging was reported in the 7100th block of Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 18000th block of Pets Lane, Beaverdam.
Stalking, type not clear from record, was reported in the 8100th block of South Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Hill Trace, Mechanicsville.
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Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10100th block of Meadow Pond Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 11400th block of Georgetown Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money by false pretenses, less than $200, was reported in the 9500th block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, building, was reported in the 9200th block of Chotank Trail, Ashland.
Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 11300th block of Howards Mill Road, Glen Allen.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7200th block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny, parts, was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200th block of Carolyn Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200th block of Ibis Drive, Ashland.
Petit larceny, less than $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 8400th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 9000th block of Creighton Parkway/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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HCSO investigates numerous school threats On Friday, Dec. 10, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of numerous threats to multiple schools throughout Hanover County. The Sheriff’s Office immediately deployed additional resources to each school and worked closely with
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monitor their child’s social media activity as it appears these incidents started as a rumor while students were playing a video game. Submitted by Lt. James Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.
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‘Make the holidays bright’ for someone in need Are you looking for ways to make the holidays brighter for others? Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve. In-person volunteering needs may be limited, but this year’s wish list is still full of opportunities to show compassion and bring joy to others. The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support
as they serve others during the Holiday season. The document is available online at www.HanoverVolunteers.org. The list includes ways in which you can: Make a monetary donation; Share your time; Collect or contribute items in need; Shop for a specific child, family or elder; and Create an item or a gift. The list also includes information on the Hanover Christmas Mother. Finally, don’t forget that with the new
year, we will again be accepting nominations for Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. Start creating your own wish list of unsung heroes who volunteer their time throughout the year to make a positive impact. Nomination details will be available Jan. 1, 2022. For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at (804) 365-4300 or e-mail volunteer@ hanovercounty.gov.
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numbers for each district fall within 2.5% of that base. “All of these districts after the modifications will be within the acceptable range, plus or minus 2.5%,” he said as he presented the modified numbers in the new plan. Five of the seven districts do not fall within that range and will require adjustments. Beaverdam and Mechanicsville Districts are not affected. Chickahominy District will require the largest adjustment resulting in the loss of about 2,500 people.
In formulating the plan, Walter said the goal has been to maintain election districts, polling places and precincts. He also said changed boundaries should not affect the ability of communities of interest from expressing their concerns at the poll. Walter cautioned that a finalized redistricting plan could be affected by how the state conducts its redistricting plan. Chairman Sean Davis said the plan was the result of cooperative planning and research by the county staff working
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figures is 15,713 residents per district. According to recently released U.S. Census figures, the county’ population increased from just under 100,000 in 2010 to 109,991 in 2020. The county must redistrict to ensure each electoral district contains an equal amount of population. The base number for each district utilizing latest census figures is 15,713 residents per district. Walter said the target
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us put on a number of those events,” Budesky said. The time capsule will be housed in the new Hanover Museum of History and Culture, which opened during the celebration and is what Budesky described as a permanent gift to the community. “This facility comes to life in many different ways, and serves our community to recognize that the history and culture of this community,” he said. Fawcett was heavily involved in the planning and implementation of the 300th Celebration and told supervisors the time capsule will serve as a permanent reminder of the anniversary. “It is truly an honor to be here and present this time capsule,” Fawcett said. “Three hundred is a momentous occasion. Three hundred and one is even more momentous,” she added, referring to the county’s actual age. As important as the county’s rich cultural and historical past are the years that lay ahead hold great promise, according to Fawcett. “It is the years ahead that really matter in defining who we are. This time capsule is a representation of a snapshot in time. This is a curated box of items that recommend who we are in this time…. and where we came from.”
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The items included in the capsule represent a snapshot in time of life in 2021 as the county celebrated it’s 300th birthday. A COVID-19 vaccination card and mask and an iPhone were just some of the items included in the box.
A copy of The Mechanicsville Local is included in the capsule. Also included is a program from the museum’s opening, a COVID-19 vaccination card and face mask featuring the county seal. The capsule also contains a number of coins from today’s currency. “Goodness knows we will be in Bitcoin by then, right?” Fawcett joked. A thumb drive featuring Budesky’s 2020 State of the County was also placed in the capsule, along with an I-phone and badges from the sheriff’s office and fire/EMS departments. “There are other items that reflect things like the cost of milk and other traditional time capsule items,” Fawcett said.
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The Virginia General Assembly passed those revised policies in 2020 and mandated 132 school districts to adopt policies that addressed the new guidelines that reflected those new requirements. It required those policies to be in place by the beginning of the school year. Hanover missed that deadline and held several meetings earlier this year allowing the public an opportunity to express support or concerns. The board's final vote at its Nov. 9 meeting revealed a majority of that panel's members were not in agreement with the new Virginia Department of Education guidelines and voted not to adopt a policy regarding bathroom use. Bob May, George Sutton, Steve Ikenberry and John Axselle voted to deny the policy changes, while Ola Hawkins, Sterling Daniel and Bob Hundley opted to adopt the required revisions. Parents who have students affected by any school board decision are allowed to file complaints within 30 days with the appropriate Circuit Court. If violations are discovered, the court can overturn or correct the identified actions. Virginia ACLU posted the following on its Twitter account last week: "We filed a lawsuit against Hanover County School Board for its failure to adopt the VDOE's model policies to protect trans students. The board members knew the board's actions were discriminatory and outside the law, but they did it anyway. So we sued." The General Assembly action addressed issues raised in landmark case involving Gloucester County student Gavin Grimm. After he was not allowed to access the boys bathroom, the transgender male filed suit against the
Gloucester County School Board. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Grimm's favor, stating the board had violated his rights under Title IX protections against discrimination on the basis of sex. Gloucester appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to hear the case earlier this year. That denial codified the Fourth Circuit's ruling. Kelly Merrill is the parent of a trans child who attends Hanover schools and is also one of the five families included in the complaint filed last week. "I think it's powerful that
faced by her son include the issue of bathroom use but extend to other areas of his educational experience. "My child avoids using the restroom at school, much to his pediatrician's dismay. He's only been three times this school year, and faced a bullying situation one of those times," she said. "And while restroom access certainly impacts his experience at school, what impacts him even more is the culture of marginalization that the school board is perpetrating. He is bullied in school hallways and during recreation time on a regular basis," Merrill added.
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Supporters of the revised policy attended recent school board meetings regarding trans student policies. Board members eventually voted 4-3 to deny changes to the policy that would have allowed trans students to use the bathroom of their preferred gender. The ACLU sued last week.
five families have joined this complaint, and I'm happy to be one of them," she said. "Coming together like this to express our grievance with Hanover shows that this isn't just about one kid. It's about Hanover's consistent categorical denial of transgender students' rights." Merrill has been advocating for the rights of trans students in Hanover schools for years, but meaningful results have been elusive, she said. "I've been communicating with the school board for a few years now about the needs of transgender students, like my son, and have been met with indifference," she said. "This time a law required them to make a policy and they still didn't budge. It's time for Hanover to respond to our students' needs." She said the challenges
She hopes the complaint will provide the relief that, in her opinion, would offer a safer environment for all students. "The relief we seek is for Hanover County Public Schools to honor the law and adopt the VDOE model policies. A full transgender policy in Hanover will begin to set a tone that schools should be a safe place for our kids. Right now, it's not." She also said the current policy, or lack thereof, in county schools does not provide a consistent model and produces uncertainty in some students. "There is no restroom policy for transgender students in Hanover. That's resulted in varying practices from school to school," Merrill said. "Without a countywide policy what's happening in our schools is hit
or miss and at the mercy of the school and staff. We want to eliminate the stress that our children face not knowing if someone will call them out for being in the 'wrong' space. The physical and mental burden placed on our kids is what we seek relief from." And, when school board members speak of protecting all students and a mission that emphasizes equity, Merrill thinks they should mean what they say. "Some Hanover school board members continue to use the word 'all' in a way that excludes trans kids, which is indicative of them not seeing the humanity of our children," Merrill said. "Delaying the equitable treatment of transgender kids because the school board wants to protect 'all' students means that they are viewing transgender kids as the problem and not part of the 'all.' So, no, that's not equitable at all," she added. The school board's failure to adopt a policy that adheres to VDOE guidelines also reflects a troubling approach with serious future implications, according to Merrill. "Further, a school board that won't adopt a full transgender policy creates an environment where marginalization of transgender kids is an accepted part of the culture," she said. While some school board members referenced an overwhelming majority of their consituents did not support the bathroom use policy, Merrill gauges that public reaction differently. "We have been astounded at the outpouring of support that we are experiencing from our fellow Hanoverians right now," she said. "Literally hundreds of our neighbors from all walks of life throughout Hanover have reached out to offer encouragement and assurances. We are fortunate and humbled to live in this community."
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Fighting the FAFSA battle, and losing LETTERS By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist FAFSA! They are five letters that strike fear into every parent who has ever picked up a pen and tried to complete an application for their child to receive a scholarship or student aid in order to attend college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a document required for any student to be considered for financial aid for tuition, board and other college expenses. Anyone who has attempted to fill out one of these forms could be easily convinced a college education is required to complete the process. I recently heard one parent express what many are experiencing as deadlines for completion quickly approach. She explained that she and her husband have advanced degrees and still found completing the FAFSA form almost overwhelming. The amount of financial information required is staggering, and many of the questions require documentation that has long ago found its place lost among dated bank statements and tax returns. One parent said she and her spouse spent an entire weekend attempting to complete the FAFSA challenge. We’ve been working on it for weeks at my house, and every time I open the application, I get that same feeling I remember from my days in statistics class. It’s that clueless approach, I’m sure, that makes the process harder than it has to be; or maybe not. Some educators have noted the difficulty in completing FAFSA could be a factor in declin-
ing college admissions across the country. One administrator said some parents and students simply give up on the process and delay or dismiss plans for college. And students who don’t have parents with those advanced degrees often are responsible for completing the forms on their own, a daunting task for the most ambitious of learners. I understand that thorough financial records and other information are necessary to ensure federal assistance goes to the students who truly need it, but making that process overburdensome could be contributing to exactly the opposite. In other words, the students targeted for aid are the least prepared to fill out complicated financial forms. Assistance is available and guidance counselors and other administrators willingly offer help in filling out the forms, but some of the dicier elements require parental input. One parent said the process required him to retrieve financial documents from years ago. There could be light at the end of the tunnel. One local administrator said federal officials have heard the chorus of complaints regarding FAFSA, and a new simplified form is scheduled to be released in 2023. Deciphering what the feds might consider simplified is anybody’s guess, but any relief is a well welcomed relief for parents who are struggling with the current process. Now, that doesn’t provide immediate relief, but offers promise for an easier process in the future. But, FAFSA will remain a part of our lives for years to come. The applications are due annually.
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General rebuttal of angry ‘general’ at no parade invite Dear Editor, First I’ll introduce myself briefly (know your adversary). Prior service law enforcement officer of my birth city (capitol of the confederacy). Retired U.S. Army officer. Avid/pro-democracy defender. Past adherence to the falsehood “heritage-not-hate.” Got the battle flag tats to prove it (some of us learn early, some of us learn late [as this slow-learner, here] and some never learn [please don’t become one of these]). That said …. BG Morehead, sir, with all due respect, I’d like to offer up a scathing rebuttal to your “angry letter” in MechLocal’s 8 December letter (because your “camps were excluded from the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade”). Your hateful letter began with what I fear is a gross misrepresentation of “Marxist Theory.” I’ll offer up several generalizations of the first sentence: 1) “easiest way to subdue the (“a”) people is to remove its sense of identity…. through erasing history, etc.” 2) This, sir, is not any specific part of “Marxist Theory” … none of it. 3) Marxist Theory speaks of “identity erasure” by siting the erasing of “feminism,” and “ethics of activism,” and “class identity,” and “social strata,” etc. 4) In other words, “get rid of the leaders of the proletariat” (to soften up your enemy). 5) Your statement is misleading (at best). Marxism was a lie from the beginning. Communism is a lie still today. Look at “communist China.” They are now the biggest capitalist society on the planet (where 94 million communists rule over 1.4
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| Reader Views billion people). Civil War history has been a decadeslong hobby of mine (I used to be proud of my “southern heritage”) and I can assure you (believe it or not), that horrible war was indeed fought over “the south’s way of life.” Sure it was: an agrarian society needing free labor to ensure that it flourishes. And flourish it sure did! Cotton, tobacco and sugar (to name a few) were the main global commodities way before the advent of commodities trading in the stock market (19th century “globalists”). Back then when 99% of this country’s citizens were farming dirt to get a decent meal on the table, plantation owners were making millions! Therefore, the “War Against Northern Aggression” was staged by the ones who’d lose the most, should that way of life get jeopardized (those plantation owners [some of which owned dozens of plantations] back then) stood to lose untold wealth. And it just so happens that one of the richest of these plantation owners became a brigadier general in the confederate army and was indeed the best cavalryman in the entire war (of course I’m speaking of Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest). He was a millionaire slave owner. His adoption (theft) of the battle flag to represent the klan he founded (and was first grand wizard of) became an indelible symbol of race hate so severe that it remained such a high powered symbol unilaterally until fascist Germany rose to power about a 100 years ago. Same ideology. Different geographic region of the globe. Different historical times. Same race/identity, same hatred (“hatRed”). By the way, nobody in Germany gives away free stickers with a swastika on it! I for one will be glad to have this part of our history totally erased and it’s my identity as well. It’s hate, it’s racism and fascism. My father fought in World War see LETTERS, pg. 12
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closely with the board. “We were engaged in this process,” Davis said. “We asked staff to prepare all the recommendations that the board brought to them from input from their constituency.” He noted that redistricting is a less than perfect process that produces results that don’t fit all expectations. “What you see before you is not a perfect plan by everybody’s design, and we recognize that…. but we do appreciate the citizens who took the time to email, call, stop by the house to provide some input. Again it’s not perfect. It’s was never designed to be perfect. This was a citizen-designed plan, by and large, and that’s what we have here tonight,” Davis said. DAVIS Mechanicsville supervisor recognized the efforts of county IT staff in assisting with the plan’s development. “They have done a wonderful job in trying to balance all of the issues,” he said. The only adjustment to Mechanicsville was a revision to the boundary line between the Village and Mechanicsville precincts. Peterson said increased growth in the Village precinct resulted in some lines at the polls in November and the adjustments will rectify that situation. “We did make some adjustments with the precinct boundaries to balance the precincts,” Peterson said. “All of our precincts will now have reasonably close to the same amount of people.” A portion of the Old Church area currently served by Henry District supervisor Davis will be moved to the Cold Harbor District. “I will work hard to be a good representative for all of the people and look forward to getting to know you and represent you on this board,” Cold Harbor Supervisor Michael Herzberg said regarding the new constituents. Revisions in the South Anna District involve adjustments withe the Beaverdam District. Supervisor Sue Dibble said she worked with Beaverdam rep Bucky Stanley to make those adjustments. “We believe this a good revision for the western side of town,” Dibble said. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard told board members that Ashland Town Council had conferred a preference that the current polling place at the library be moved to the town hall.
“They want to make good use of their new town hall and make sure that their public facility that they spent good money on is used appropriately,” she said. Walter said that change could be made once the redistricting plan was approved by the KELLY-WIECEK attorney general. Vice chair Angela KellyWiecek said she, too, was pleased with the new plan, but cited the difficulty involved in the process in that good intentions often yielded unintended consequences. “I would emphasize that one of the things that we tried to do when working with Mr. Nelson and the mapping tools was make an effort to consolidate several of our neighborhoods that we know are currently split,” she said. “The sad thing was we were able to make some progress on one, but if we heeled that one, it actually split another subdivision.” Davis lamented the loss of his Old Church constituents. “It was a great privilege to represent the people in that area,” he said. Davis’ Henry District is in the somewhat unique situation of the redistricting affecting both its representatives on the planning commission and the school board with both current appointees residing in the area slated to be moved to the Cold Harbor District. “That’s an extremely difficult position to be in, but the right decision means it’s the right decision,” Davis said. “I believe it does serve as a testament for the people of Hanover that the things that took place did not happen for any political purposes. Tough decisions had to be made.” Davis said he informed both members of the status change. Both will be allowed to finish their current terms. “Both of them understand it and are true leaders with a tremendous amount of leadership experience,” Davis said. “They not only accept it but understand it and, quite frankly, they endorse it,” he added. The board unanimously approved the redistricting plan, which will be sent to the Attorney General’s Office by the end of this month for consideration. The attorney’s general’s review confirms that procedural guidelines have been followed as all regulations regarding redistricting have been followed. Once the review is complete and the plan approved, the redistricting takes effect. Once the plan is approved, new voter information will be forwarded to residents.
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CALENDAR Thursday, Dec. 16 Ashland Museum Holiday Trivia Night -Join the Ashland Museum at 6 p.m. at Origin Beer Lab,106 S. Railroad Ave., for a holiday version of its History Trivia Night. MC Woody has his thinking cap on and will have 20 holidaythemed questions for participants. DJ Brent is working on his holiday playlist. No reservations needed. Just show up and, with apologies to Irving Berlin, may your evening be merry and bright.
and near the Cold Harbor Road and Creighton Road traffic circle. Instead of having a speaker this month, the group will have a Christmas potluck social. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the company of your fellow patriots as they celebrate the Christmas season. All are welcome. If you have any questions, contact Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he doesn’t answer, leave a message.
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 804-2709626.
Ongoing Tuesday, Dec. 21 The Mechanicsville Tea Party (MTP) will hold its next meeting on from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members will be meeting at Freedom Services and Training at a new address, 6701 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, across from Dollar General
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Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls.
| News, Updates & Listings For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail. com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at
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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-Decem-
ber, 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 inforsee CALENDAR, pg. 22
Christmas Mother thankful for contributions Brenda Ellis; Dr. Robert G. Evans; John D & Mary N. Ferrell; Ernest F. Flannagan, Jr. Esther Gilman; William K. & Felicia Glave; Norman B. Graham; Frank Lane Griffin; Virginia Hall; Gary & Dee Kazee; Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Kennedy; Samuel & Patricia Kirby; Millicent M. Landrum; Legacy Park Ladies Auxiliary; Carolyn Leimberger; Garland Lloyd; Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lythgoe; Teresa Mahon; Judith & Lynn Mallory; Barbara Martin; Danny Martin; Jane P. Mitchell; John Montaigne; Ernest & Gladys Norris; Nancy Parrish, In Honor of Sister-In-Law Carol Parrish; Margaret D. Pickle; Judy & Herbert Pond; Presbyterian Women of Kings Chapel; R. F. Priddy; Jeannie H. Rasnic; Richmond East Lodge 1947; Jane Ruffin; Ruth Life Group Cool Springs Baptist; Thomas M. Ryan; Darlene G. Sadler; Linda G. Saunders; Audrey C. Schwerdtfeger; Shirley & Isaac Smith; Sports Page Two Inc. ; Oscar Stills; Carolyn & James Sturgill, II; Mary Anna Sylvia; Virginia & Elvin L. Talley, Jr.; June Thorpe; Charles & Jean Thurston; Trinity Christian Church; Veteran of Foreign Wars Battlefield Post 9808; Sandra & Gary Vitek; Richard Wells; Walter & Faye Winston; Mr. & Mrs. Leonard C. Woodall; Andrew and Virginia Yanishak; Zion Christian Church C. W. F. Kirk & Patti Aliotti; Anne & Timothy Bishop; Bluffs at Bell Creek; Frank Bradley; Waverly M. Bugg; Larry Caldwell; Eleanor Campbell; Community Foundation for a greater Richmond; Linda Deale; David B. Dennis; Enon United Methodist Church; Enon United Methodist Women; Janet Farthing; Julia Meade Ferguson; Julie Fitzgerald; GfwcAshcake Woman’s Club, Inc.; Golden Circle Hopeful Baptist Church; Carolyn Griffin; Carolyn Key; Doris Kidwell; Claude F. Lowry; Kathy & James C. May, III; Jane & Bill McDaniel; Alan & Sylvia Newman; Jackie C., in Memory of Virginia Lee Hall; Smithers; Clinton & Gwendolyn Strane; Jeffery & Robin Underdown; Diane Wood; and Mr. & Mrs. John H. Woods. Harris Allen; Alpha Delta Kappa – MU; Joseph D. Atkins; James O. Attkisson; Betty Bareford; Jean Barlow; David & Kay Beazley; Faye Booker; Samantha Brock; Jill Brown; Arthur Burke, Jr.; Mary Ann & Robert L. Campbell; Barbara K. Camper; Mary Capule; Barbara S. Cocke; Cecile Cox; Jim Cox; Sue & Buddy Cox; Walter Crutchfield; B. Wayne Davis; Mr. & Mrs. Ron Demilta; Gloria Dunham; Elmont Ruritan Club; Bill
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BROWN, William H. "Billy" Jr., 79, of Heathsville, flew away with Jesus to his new home on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caitlin Rollason; and the mother of his children, Shirley Brown. He is survived by his three children, Cheryl Draper, Will "Buck" Brown III (Angie) and Gwen Louis (Sebastien); grandchildren, Griffin, Logan, Danielle and Wesley; and a very special friend, Florence Forrester. Billy loved playing music with
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his friends. He found true joy in his music and sharing that joy with others. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.
December 13, 2021, with services beginning at 2 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, with services beginning at 2 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park.
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VALENTI, Ernest Allen Sr., 78, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Jean Valenti; and is survived by three children, Tonya Vasser, Ernie Valenti Jr. and Stephen Valenti (Kimberly); three grandchildren, Tyler Vasser, Nicholas and Joshua Valenti; and brothers, Gary (Brenda) and Michael Valenti. Ernie was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired City of Richmond Firefighter and was a longtime member of Richmond East Moose Lodge. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday,
VEST, Evelyn Tyler "Nellie" or "Nanny," 92, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Aubrey Tyler; her husband, Paul P. Vest Jr., and daughter, Donna Montgomery. Nellie is survived by her son, Ron Vest; two grandchildren, Wayne Atkinson (Stacey) and Melanie Kenney; five great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson; sister, Emily Toney; and sonin-law, Norman Montgomery. She grew up on a farm in Hanover and retired from Home Beneficial. Nellie loved her dogs, working outside and helping family and neighbors. Ron would like to thank Wayne and Stacey for the wonderful care they provided Nellie for the last several years.
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ZINKHAM, Richard E., 94, of Sandston, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughters, Sue Molennor of Florida, Amy Merchant (Dan) of Sandston; son, Jeffrey Zinkham of Hopewell; grandchildren, Kelly, Travis, Melissa, Kayleigh, Emily and Abby; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Kaydence, Lincoln; and a brother, Ronald Zinkham (Barbara). Richard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a WWII Army veteran, who stayed very aware of current world events and an avid reader. A service is planned for a later date. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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Precautions when burning leaves Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The 2021 Fire Season is upon us, and the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is urging Virginians to learn about Wildfire Prevention and to take precautions if they are planning to burn debris this fall. The top priority in the VDOF Strategic Plan is to protect the forest resources and the citizens of the Commonwealth from wildfire and reduce impacts to the forest from other threats. In order to do this, VDOF relies on collaboration of all fire departments, other land management agencies and the cooperation of all Virginians and visitors to the Commonwealth. “The local volunteer and paid fire departments all across Virginia are critical in our success,” said John Miller, director of Fire and Emergency Response for VDOF. “They are essential to our ability to respond
swiftly to all wildfires and suppress them early on.” Miller says, “If a wildfire never starts, firefighters lives, the lives of Virginians, personal property and valuable habitat remain safe.” Preventing wildfires from starting in the first place is of upmost importance. In Virginia, nearly 95% of all wildfires are humancaused and therefore can be prevented. Extra precautions are needed when burning in the fall due to the abundance of dry grass and leaves on the ground. Gusty winds and low humidity can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intensely and escape control. “People need to be cautious when performing any outdoor burns this time of year, because weather conditions and drying fuels, such as grasses and leaves, increase the potential for wildfires.” If a fire does escape control, contact the local
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Mechanicsville Tax-Aide offers help to older and low income citizens Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Mechanicsville AARP Tax-Aide site will be open in the Mechanicsville Library again this tax season! The library is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation and filing to older or low-income taxpayers. Many individuals miss out on credits and deductions they’ve earned because they can’t afford to pay for professional tax preparation; Tax-Aide can help! The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance service. It is sponsored by AARP and the IRS. It is now in its 54th year. There are nine Tax-Aide offices in the Richmond area. The volunteers all have extensive tax training and experience in t ax preparation. The Mechanicsville site will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays just like last year; hours will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this year. Their first open day will be Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Tax returns will be prepared by appointment. Beginning in mid-January, appointments may be made online at tinyurl.com/make-appt or by phone at 804-537-0662. Last year organizers asked that people pick up a packet of forms to fill out before coming for their appointment. This season, you may get the forms you need on the day of your appointment - no need to get
them early. Depending on the status of COVID this year, we hope to do both drop-off returns as well as in-person returns. If you choose to drop off your paperwork, make a copy for us and keep your originals. You’ll need an appointment either way. When coming in for a tax session, you must bring: a photo ID for both taxpayer and spouse, a Social Security card for everyone on the tax return (dependents included), all tax forms received such as W-2s and 1099s, health form 1095-A (if you received one), and any other “Important Tax Information” you received in the mail. If you want your refund directly deposited into your bank account, you must bring a check with the account and routing number on it. Also, bringing a copy of last year’s tax return with supporting documents is helpful in the preparation of this year’s return. For anyone interested in becoming a volunteer tax return preparer, training for the current filing season is complete, but the program is always looking for new volunteers. If interested in volunteering for the 2022 filing season a year from now, you may apply online at TaxAide@AARP.org. More information about Tax-Aide may be obtained at: 888-687-2277 or TaxAide@AARP. org. The volunteers at the Mechanicsville site are excited to be open again this year and are looking forward to doing tax returns for our local folks!
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Central Virginia Transportation Authority announces first round of funding priorities Contributed Report news@mechocal.com RICHMOND – The Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) recently took action to appropriate a first round of regional funds to transportation projects that includes a multi-jurisdictional trail running through Hanover County. On Friday, Dec. 3, the
portation projects. Thornton expressed that “this is a great day to be a resident of the Richmond Region. Through the collaborative efforts and hard work of our nine localities, this fledgling organization makes these financial commitments to advance our transportation network for the benefit of all our citizens, across all nine of our jurisdictions.” The largest project approved for funding from revenues projected for FY 2021 and 2022 are is the Fall Line Trail System, which counts as a multijurisdictional encompassing Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties, the Town of Ashland, and the City of Richmond. The CVTA also approved funding for projects in the four localities not involved in the Fall Line Trail: Charles City
authority hosted a public hearing to gather input on a commitment of fiscal year (FY) 2021 and FY 2022 regional transportation revenues to a slate of proposed regionally significant projects. The 17-member authority, chaired by Frank J. Thornton (Henrico), voted to commit $113,871,073 in revenues to advance regional trans-
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County, Virginia Capital Trail Crossings; Goochland County, I-64 / Ashland Road Interchange and I-64 / Oilville Road Interchange; New Kent County, Bottoms Bridge Park and Ride, and Powhatan County, Stavemill Road Turn Lane. The inaugural allocation of regional revenues administered by the CVTA represent a consensus among the nine member localities in identifying the region’s priority shovel ready projects. All jurisdictions have actively participated in the development of the regional project prioritization process and today’s decision represents the first steps in achieving regional consensus building. Vice Chairman Kevin Carroll acknowledged the importance of the CVTA to advancing priority projects. “We are thrilled with the CVTA board’s support for the Fall Line Trail, which is exactly the type of regional project the General Assembly envisioned when it passed legislation creating the authority. With about 16 miles of multi-use trail planned within our boundaries, the most of any participating jurisdiction, CVTA appropriations will complement other funding sources and help position Chesterfield to construct our portion of the project far sooner than would otherwise be possible.” Finance Committee Chairman Mayor Levar Stoney (Richmond) shared that
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II to get rid of fascism and I stand at the ready to do the same now (as I’m certain many others do as well). Antifa (“antiFascism”) is a pushback against the likes of the abhorrent circus (the world witnessed) that occurred in Charlottesville in August 2017. Antifa is pushback against the
“through the CVTA, this region is now able to advance infrastructure improvements that help us grow and enhance the quality of life for all of our residents. The Fall Line Trail is just one of those improvements. We are excited about the future opportunities this dedicated revenue source will provide in the years to come.” According to W. Canova Peterson of Hanover County, “the Fall Line is a regional 43-mile shared-use trail connecting Ashland to Petersburg. This trail, in conjunction with the Capital Trail, will provide citizens and visitors a unique and safe way to experience RVA’s urban, suburban, and rural facets while participating in an active and healthy lifestyle. Tourism is a key economic driver in the Richmond Region and this trail will significantly increase our attractiveness to people from around the nation and the globe to visit us and share in our rich heritage. This project, which traverses seven localities, five of which are members of the CVTA, exemplifies our commitment to regional cooperation and our joint dedication to making our home one of the most desirable places to live and visit in the world. The Fall Line will be a vibrant regional asset serving everyone for many years to come.” Projects four the four individual counties represent submittals of priority projects by
each of the four jurisdictions surrounding the Fall Line Trail participating jurisdictions. Patricia Paige from New Kent County remarked that “it is a long-awaited moment in our region to have dedicated revenues to meet our transportation needs. The opportunity to accelerate the timeline for putting these projects in motion is a testament to the leadership in our communities and the willingness to come together with our state representatives to move the region forward.” The CVTA was enacted July 1, 2020, through action of the General Assembly’s 2020 Session and convened its first official meeting on August 27, 2020. Despite challenges from the pandemic, the CVTA has accomplished its initial organizational objectives following formation: to establish governance and operating structure, complete a Transit Governance Report and establish a regional project prioritization methodology for allocation of regional revenues. The authority is charged with administering transportation funding generated through levy of an additional 0.7% sales and use tax (revenue collection began October 2020) and a wholesale gas tax of 7.6 cents per gallon of gasoline and 7.7 cents per gallon of diesel fuel (revenue collection began July 2020) across the region. Visit CVTAva.org for more information.
totally unnecessary killing of black men because they didn’t signal properly while driving or they had too many parking tickets or they were selling cigarettes (for a dollar each), etc. BLM (founded in 2014 “to protect the rights of black folks”) is the 21st century version of NAACP (founded in 1909 … “to protect the rights of black folks”). Same issue and over 100 years away from each other. Both are
(still) referred to as “communist.” BLM, MLK, JFK, RFK, FDR and hundreds of famous people in the Joe McCarthyism during the mid-1950s were wrongly scathed. Why? Why did Joe McCarthy have to stage such a huge and scandalous circus? For the exact same reason we (earth) ended up with Trump. Shiny object that stymies everything Congress/President/SCOTUS see LETTERS, pg. 13
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should be doing to “serve” (so they can get uber rich). Communism was, is and always will be a damnable lie! It was perpetrated by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to push back against the greedy industrialists in the late 19th century. Seems workers (at meat packing plants in particular) had no workers’ rights whatsoever. When they lost a limb or finger, they were fired (one such example). Tell folks that they’re getting screwed and identify the bad guy… you can make a fortune (seen anything like this since July
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actually thought I was doing the right thing. I was proud of my “heritage.” I was wrong. I couldn’t understand why the same folks said, “you still don’t get it do you, Ryder.” How out of place is it when black families sit to enjoy a time honored Christmas event, then have to witness a symbol just as infamous as the swastika perverted by Nazi Germany. Have a heart. Be proud that your ancestors fought and died in freezing mud to defend their neighborhoods. Just please, please realize (like this dummy did 35+ years ago) the confederate battle flag doesn’t
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Ruritans host breakfast meeting with special guest
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The Mechanicsville Ruritans invited 2021 Hanover Christmas Mother Jeannie Rummel to be their special guest during their monthly breakfast meeting in December. The club was especially honored this year to receive Jeannie, who is the wife of one of their own, Mechanicsville Ruritans member Tom Rummel. The Mechanicsville Ruritans will donate all the profits of their concession sales from the Mechanicsville Rotary Ruritan Christmas Parade to the program.
Parks and rec offers holiday break youth camps Hanover County Parks and Recreation is offering camps for elementary school age children during the winter break. Three separate camps, each three to four days long, for children ages 5 to 12 will be offer at Pole Green Park Community Center. STEMed Creative Christmas Camp - Enjoy using your creativity to design and make Christmas decorations, treasures, and
treats. Participants will enjoy having a “snowball” fight (outdoors, weather permitting), making decorations to decorate their space, and much more. Monday, Dec. 20 – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Fee: $175 STEMed Full STEAM Ahead Camp - Use some of your energy from all those Christmas treats while completing fun STEAM challenges. Students will complete
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Town, CSX enter agreement to upgrade crossings Pedestrian access, safety addressed in agreement By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local
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shland Town Council has entered into an agreement with the CSX Corporation that will upgrade pedestrian crosswalks and vehicular crossings along the tracks that dissect the town. “This particular agreement is focused on the pedestrian crossings, but we do touch on vehicular crossings also,” Town Manager Josh Farrar said as he introduced the plan at last week’s council meeting. Under the plan, CSX will upgrade four vehicular crossings at Patrick, England, Myrtle and Francis streets to accommodate pedestrians. Pedestrian crossings would be removed at Francis Street, Maiden Lane, Robinson and the one located near Cross Brothers. “The math would be that you are adding four vehicular crossings for pedestrians and removing four pedestrian-only crossings. So from pedestrian access and connectivity across the town, the total number of pedestrian crossings remains the same,” Farrar said. Under the approved agreement, pedestrian crosswalks would feature upgraded construction materials and would be upgraded within 18 months of the agreement being executed. Until that time, the existing walkways will remain in place “to make sure we maintain connectivity across the town.”
Farrar said the town benefits from a provision in the agreement that requires repairs to any of the walkways be completed within two weeks of being reported. “From the town’s perspective and a real bonus for us would be that CSX would endeavor to turn around their repairs to any pedestrian crossings that have been torn up or in disrepair within two weeks,” Farrar said. “Most of you are aware that the one in front of Cross Brothers has been removed for over a month, so we’re still waiting on that. The agreement in front of us would give us a little more teeth in pushing CSX to make it more of a priority,” he added. The agreement also requires the town to pay a $1,000 annual maintenance fee to CSX for pedestrianonly crossings. “We would pay that $7,000 a year but CSX would be on the hook to repair pedestrian crossings when they are torn up,” the town manager said. Farrar likened the maintenance fees to an insurance deductible. The agreement does not involve any aspect of the DC/ RVA project. “We can remove that from our minds,” Farrar said. “I know there’s plenty of conspiratorial minded people out there, but this has nothing to do with it.” The pedestrian upgrades will include wider access for residents allowing them to pass on the walkway, something not possible with the ones currently in place. “That would be a dramatic improve-
ment,” Farrar said. “We want to make them as tapered and accommodating to pedestrians as we can.” The vehicle crossing points would be upgraded to include pedestrian walkways solely dedicated for that purpose, avoiding the necessity for residents to enter the roadway in order to cross at intersections like Route 54. Improvements and changes under the approved plan include: At Patrick Street, pedestrian accommodations would be added to the vehicular crossing. The two pedestrian crossings in front of RandolphMacon College could be moved slightly southward. An enhanced widened pedestrian crossing remains at the Ashland Train Station. The Route 54 crossing will receive a pedestrian crossing upgrade with pavement bump outs. The Cross Brothers and Robinson Street crossing would be eliminated. The Lee Street crossing would remain to accommodate pedestrian crossing. Myrtle Street crossing would receive pedestrian crossing upgrade. The Maiden Lane crossing would be removed. Arlington Street and Howard Street crossings remain. Francis Street crossing would feature upgraded pedestrian crossing. Early Street crossing remains. Farrar said the nearly two-
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Ashland Town Council approved an agreement with CSX that provides upgrades to several pedestrian access points along the railroad tracks. Four vehicular crossings will be upgraded with wider pedestrian access areas including the Route 54 crossing in downtown Ashland.
year negotiation with CSX began with two differing philosophies regarding the agreement. “We went into it with our own goals and then tried to meet both of our goals. My goal was to maintain connectivity across the town as much as we possibly could, which meant maintaining or adding crossings,” Farrar said. CSX has a different goal in mind. “When you’re talking about trains, safety means reducing the number of points of impact with pedestrians or vehicles reducing the number of crossings,” Farrar said. “So, that was a tough starting point as you might imagine.” Farrar said he was pleased with where the negotiation landed. “I think we were able to reduce four pedestrian crossings, which reduced the
overall number of impact points across the corridor but upgraded the vehicular crossings so we still maintained pedestrian connectivity…. so it allowed us to meet both of our goals,” Farrar told council members last week. “I think we are so spoiled by the number of pedestrian crossings we have in town, and the fact is that Ashland’s downtown is the size of a postage stamp and I am personally relieved to have some readjust and think about walking a little further to cross safely,” Council member Kathy Abbott said. She also noted the difficulties involved in Ashland’s scenario. “I’ve always been concerned, even with an upgraded pedestrian crossing, that the drop offs to the street are
so short that it’s hard to make them bulletproof in terms of safety,” Abbott said. “My hope is that our citizens and businesses will readjust to thinking about walking an extra 50 feet to cross instead of missing that pedestrian crossing that they have always had. I think this is an elegant solution.” Farrar said a recent Christmas Market in the town provided the perfect test case regarding residents’ ability to readjust. Large crowds visited Ashland during that event and easily adapted to the Cross Brothers pedestrian access being closed. “People managed and people went different ways. People figured it out,” Farrar said. Council approved the plan unanimously and work on the project is expected to begin next year.
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| Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries
Muse and Vieni united in marriage
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ennifer Lynne Vieni and Samuel Millikin Muse were married on Oct. 23, 2021, at the home of Glenn and Kathy Muse in Mechanicsville, Virginia, where the reception was held as well. Pastor Doug Davis officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Kimberly Vieni of Mechanicsville. Her grandparents are Cosimo and Barbara Vieni of Clayton, North Carolina and Ludy Meadows of Mechanicsville. The groom is the son of Glenn and Kathy Muse of Mechanicsville, and his grandmother is Mary Muse of Laneview, Virginia. Katelyn Vieni of Mechanicsville, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Maddie Shumaker, sister of the groom, of Buckingham, Virginia; Erin Dougherty of Annapolis, Maryland; Katie Barney of Marietta, Georgia; Maddie Massey of Dallas, Texas; Hannah Adley, of Henrico, and Hannah Varmecky of Richmond.
Alton Dews of Vail, Colorado, was the best man. Groomsmen were Trey Shufford of Chesterfield, Virginia; Dustin Barden of Mechanicsville; Austin Lambert of Mechanicsville; Ryan Edmonds of Mechanicsville; Bryson Stumbo of Mechanicsville, and Corey Wines of Vail, Colorado. The ring bearer was William Shumaker of Buckingham, Virginia, nephew of the groom. The bride is a graduate of James Madison University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is currently employed by Henrico County Public Schools as a teacher. The groom is a graduate of Christopher Newport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is currently employed by Godsey & Son Excavating. Both Jennifer and Sam are graduates of LeeDavis High School in Mechanicsville (2013/2016). The couple resides in Glen Allen.
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LeRoy Crowder celebrated his 90th birthday on Dec. 8 with his family. They wish him many more wonderful birthdays to celebrate.
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Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Muse were married on October 23, 2021.
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The Gootee family recently took a vacation to Oahu, Hawaii and took along a copy of the Mechanicsville Local. The Mechanicsville family includes mom and dad Afreen and Glenn Gootee and two of their children, Nazeem Gootee and Najeeba Gassel.
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Dec. 30, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The fee is $116. Preregistration and payment are required for all of these camps. Registration accepted online at www. hanoverparksrec.com (search: camp). If you have any questions, contact Hanover County Parks & Recreation, (804) 3657150 or email parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, Hanover County Parks and Recreation program director.
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KW dominates Graham to win state title By Weldon Bradshaw for the Times-Dispatch SALEM — What a moment! What an experience! What a feeling! Hey, does it get any better than this? “Oh, man,” said King William coach Scott Moore moments after his Cavaliers defeated Graham High 48-21 Saturday on the glistening turf at Salem City Stadium to claim the Class 2 football championship. “For high school football? For my coaching career? No, it doesn’t. This is the peak of the mountain. “I came back to my alma mater late in my career. It happened to coincide with a great group of athletes. I give all the credit to them and my assistant coaches. I just got the privilege of being able to coach this team.” On a cool, windy afternoon under overcast skies and amidst a brief but intense third-quarter downpour, Moore’s guys followed the script they’ve used to compile a 13-1 mark and leave those intent on thwarting their high-octane spread attack in their wake. Demond Claiborne, a 5-11, 190-pound running back who mixes speed, power, and craftiness, rushed 29 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns and caught three passes for 105 yards and another score. His four TDs give him 52 for the season and leave him third (behind Elijah Davis of Heritage School League single-season Robinson, a 5-11, 190-pound high football IQ, completed and TreVeyon Henderson of list. senior who directs the offense 7-of-13 passes for 170 yards and Hopewell) on the Virginia High Quarterback Jayveon with poise, toughness, and a two scores and rushed 16 times
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Above, King William’s Cavaliers celebrate with their championship trophy after their 48-21 victory over Graham in the VHSL Class 2 football championship game at Salem City Stadium Saturday. Left, King William running back Demond Claiborne (right) embraces teammate Emmett Shortt as time runs out.
for 93 yards and two more TDs. And the Cavaliers’ four-man front defense, which had the responsibility of containing a quick, fast, and diversified attack featuring running the explosive Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw and strong-armed quarterback Zack Blevins, allowed the G-Men from Bluefield (13-1) just 47 yards and two first downs on 23 plays in the second half.
SALEM — King William had a great team last year, but possible COVID-19 exposures, not any opponents, knocked them out of the playoffs. The 2020-21 team never got the chance to see how far it could go. This year, the Cavaliers had a normal season. No COVID cancellations. They had a tough schedule and were tested and retested by adversity on the field. Many, if not most, of the team’s key players play both ways, and they have never been shy about taking or giving out hits. Saturday, in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship game, the toll of a long season was showing. The team’s studs were tired. They were sore. Sometimes they needed the attention of their trainsee CAVALIERS, pg. 19
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Basketball returns with rivalry-night feeling By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILL — The Hawks Nest was full. The Rage Cage poured into the Hanover High School gym from Atlee. Fans of both teams had waited nearly two years to finally experience a normal rivalry night, as the Hawks and Raiders collided in varsity doubleheader basketball action. It would be Hanover fans who got the final cheer, as the Hawks swept both games, the boys victorious 60-38, while the girls used a 25-point first period to run away from Atlee 53-13. “There’s no doubt that was an advantage for us,” said new Hanover boys head coach Rob Rice when asked of having the first game against Atlee at home. “I thought [Atlee] had the advantage with experience and poise. They’re tough.” Atlee (3-2) showed its toughness, and poise, on multiple occasions in the first half. After a six-point outburst by Will Krickovic gave Hanover an 11-2 lead four minutes in, the Raiders responded, keeping the Hawks within reach for the remainder of the half, finishing on a 10-3 run to cut the halftime margin to four at 23-19. Hanover (3-1) had only received three points from their senior shooting guard Charlie Rohr. That changed dramatically in the second half, as Rohr exploded for 14 points in the third quarter, including three treys, as the Hawk defense held Atlee to six points in the period for a 43-25 lead. Rohr finished with a game-high 24 points, while Beau Sahnow added eight and Owen DeShazo scored seven. In all, eight different Hawks had points. The other difference was Hanover’s ability to limit Atlee’s do-it-all forward Rival Axselle,
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Hanover’s Charles Rohr doesn’t let Atlee’s Garrett Bralley keep him from driving for two of his game-high 24 points in the Hawk boys’ 60-38 victory over the visiting Raiders Friday night. Hanover’s girls beat Atlee 53-13. At Mechanicsville, Patrick Henry’s boys and girls swept the host Mustangs. For more on those games, go to: https://richmond.com/community/mechanicsville-local/
who was limited to 10 points, and just one 3-point basket. Josh Turpin scored nine points for the Raiders, while Kennon Martin added seven. “Our goal was to try to take him, as best we could, out of the game,” Rice explained when asked about their defensive strategy against Axselle. “Will
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Murphy may be the smallest guy on our team, but he’s got the biggest heart. I challenged him to take that job tonight defensively, you take him. He said, ‘I got you Coach, I’ll take care of it.’ ” Hanover (3-1) set the course of the game with strong starts in both halves, with the aforemen-
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tioned 11-2 start to the game, and a 9-2 run to start the second half. “The game plan was to be disciplined defensively,” Rice noted. “They did a really good job of arriving on the catch, and not helping too much when we didn’t need to, because if you help too much, Atlee, they’ll
make you pay.” Both teams return to action at home on Thursday as Hanover hosts Deep Run, while Atlee will face Mills Godwin. The girls matchup was settled relatively early, as Hanover used a highly disruptive defense to force, not just turnovers, but also pinning Atlee offensively to
the extent where they could not settle in to run their offensive sets. Seven different Hanover players scored in their explosive first period, which ended with a 25-2 advantage. Credit must be given to the Atlee defense, settling down to hold the Hawks to 28 points in the remaining three periods. Atlee (1-2) will have to rely on that defense to carry them through the early part of their schedule while they seek to develop their offensive rhythm. Ava Kelvin led the Raiders with six points, while Allison Schools had five. Hanover (5-0) was led by Kayla Ford’s 13-point performance, while Jada Oakcrum had eight and Isabella Murphy added seven. “Wednesday, Thursday, we got after it. It was intense, it was a war in there,” said Hanover head coach David Butler about practices leading up to this game, which focused on defense. “This is what will propel this program to where we want to be.” Two seniors, Ford and Campbell Doughty, were contributors to the Hanover run to the Class 4 state quarterfinals in 2020 just before the pandemic began. In a rugged Region 4B which includes fellow unbeaten Patrick Henry and the likes of Monacan, Powhatan and King George, Hanover knows there will be a price to pay to get back there, and beyond. “That was so much fun, we want to get back there,” Butler said, noting a conversation with his team about the 2020 run. “The way we get there is we’ve got to practice hard and give great defensive effort.” The Hawk girls travel to Deep Run on Thursday, while Atlee heads to Mills Godwin. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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“Our defensive coaches worked overtime this week to prepare,” said Moore, a 1986 King William alumnus now in his second year coaching the Cavaliers after serving 19 years as line coach at Hermitage. “They call it going to the lab. When they go to the lab, they come up with their schemes. “Then they came in and made great halftime adjustments, and the kids went out and executed.” Claiborne’s first TD, a 77-yard sprint around left end, came at 6:43 of the first quarter after the Cavaliers stopped Graham three-and-out and forced a punt. “Their linebackers were great,” Claiborne said. “They were filling their gaps, so I just sucked them in so my O-line could get a hand on them. I stayed focused. When I saw the cut, I made it. No thinking.” After Robinson’s PAT run put KW up 8-0, Graham responded when TurnerBradshaw raced 65 yards on an end-around and Ben Morgan kicked the point-after to cut the difference to 8-7. With the G-Men keying on Claiborne as best they could, Robinson connected with the Wake Forest commit on a 56-yard catch-and-dash for a score at 1:08 of the first period. “I was running a route to the flats,” Claiborne said. “They were in man coverage. I just slipped out the backfield. My quarterback hit me right on the money. I knew I had one man to beat. I hit him with a nasty spin move and went for six.” After Turner-Bradshaw scored on a 3-yard run and Morgan’s kick created a 14-14 tie 7:05 before halftime, Claiborne scored his third TD on 19-yard run. Robinson’s pass to Kavontay Hayes put KW up 22-14 midway through the second period.
half, they outgained the G-Men 217-47 and scored three times, a 37-yard jaunt by Robinson at 4:31 of the third quarter, Claiborne’s 1-yard run (following a 59-yard sprint to the 1 on the previous play), and a 5-yard Robinson-to-Hayes connection 54 seconds before the celebration began in earnest. “They were trying to get No. 8 (Turner-Bradshaw) outside on the sweep, but we adjusted at halftime and shut it down,” said Trenton Johnson, a 6-0, 190pound junior defensive end of King William’s second-half defensive excellence. “We shut down their pulling guards and kept them from getting outside and went from there.” This is the Cavaliers’ second state title. They earned their first in 2000. “You don’t get but so many chances like this,” Moore, the Dave Lawrence/The Local coach, said. “When you get Opponents begin to congratulate each other on a game well played as time runs out in King William’s 48-21 victory over Graham in them, you have to take advanthe VHSL Class 2 football championship game at Salem City Stadium Saturday. tage of them. Today, we did.” Weldon Bradshaw can be moments of grace, such as rather than scramble for a few called, they did what needed to reached at sports@mechlocal. when King William’s Demond more meaningless points, the be done. Continued from pg. 17 com. Was it worth it? Claiborne — who led every- Graham coach had his team After the trophy presenta- King William 14 14 6 14 — 48 one with 29 carries for 244 take a knee and let the clock 7 14 0 0 — 21 tion, team members were run- Graham er and to be helped off the field. yards and three touchdowns run out. A lot is possible in football, ning all over the place greeting A lot of the time, they limped and three receptions for 105 KW — Claiborne 77 run (J. off and limped back onto the yards and another score — went but scoring 27 points in less family and friends. Someone Robinson run) caught up with Claiborne, who G — Turner-Bradshaw 65 run down with a cramp late in the than a minute is not. field under their own power. When it was over, these spent much of the second half (Morgan kick) The opposing G-Men from game. One of his teammates Graham High School were and one of the opposing players tired, battered, walking wound- looking worn out — when he KW — Claiborne 56 pass from J. Robinson (pass failed) probably feeling much the same both went to him to help relieve ed from King William High wasn’t breaking big plays. G — Turner-Bradshaw 3 run “Hey! Hey Demond! Having (Morgan kick) the cramp. There were friendly School had fought their way to way. KW — Claiborne 19 run (Hayes pass The kids pulled no punches. conversations walking back to a well-deserved state champi- fun yet?” the person asked. “Yeah,” Claiborne answered from J. Robinson) There were hard hits, flaring the line of scrimmage between onship. These kids were both KW — J. Robinson 29 run (pass tempers, emotions flying high players who had just spent the mentally and physically tough. with a big smile. failed) Dave Lawrence can be G — Wallace 8 pass from Blevins only to auger hard into the previous few seconds pounding No matter how sore they were, no matter how exhausted they reached at dlawrence@mechlo- (Morgan kick) away at each other. ground. KW — J. Robinson 37 run (pass And, in the final seconds, were, when their number was cal.com. But there were also clear
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“Our offense is kind of simple,” Moore said of the Cavaliers’ ability to find the end zone by either land or air. “We change the looks up a lot. It’s kind of like a pitcher in baseball, changing speed and location, trying to throw the batters off. “That’s the kind of offense we run, just give them different looks now and then to see how they adjust.”
Following Claiborne’s score, Isaiah Stockwell drilled the kickoff off the leg of a front-line Graham return man, Charles Watkins recovered on the KW 49, and five plays later Robinson raced 29 yards on a keeper for a score. “You never know during the course of the game what’s going to shift the momentum,” Moore said. “Sometimes you just get
a break like that. That’s one of those things, when opportunity presents itself, you have to capitalize on it.” Though the G-Men cut their deficit to 28-21 just 22 seconds before the break on an 8-yard Blevins-to-Aiden Wallace TD pass, they would not threaten again. “We have a dynamic offense,” Robinson said. “When
the running game’s going, it opens up the pass. When the pass is going, it opens up the run. Our focus is speed and get to the edges. They contained the edges for a little bit. Once the coaches made adjustments, it opened up for us, and we took off.” The Cavaliers amassed 502 yards (337 rushing, 170 passing). In their dominant second
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failed) KW — Claiborne 1 run (run failed) KW — Hayes 5 pass from J. Robinson (Claiborne run) RUSHING KW: Claiborne 29 carries-244, J. Robinson 16-93, Roane 1-1, Shelton 1-minus 6; GRA: Turner-Bradshaw 10-122, Clements 19-76, Meadows 1-1, Blevins 6-(minus 31). PASSING KW: J. Robinson 7-13-170-2-0; GRA: Blevins 3-10-57-1-0. RECEIVING KW: Claiborne 3-105, T. Robinson 2-52, Shelton 1-8, Hayes 1-5; GRA: Brown 1-40, Wallace 1-8, Sarver 1-9.
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CBS6 News (:35) MacGyver Å
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(:20) NFL Football: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (N) Å
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Major Crimes Å
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“Star Wars: Jedi”
››‡ “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) Carrie Fisher.
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts
››‡ “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019)
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(PARMT) (2:00) “The Guardian”
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››‡ “Aquaman” (2018) Jason Momoa, Amber Heard. Å (DVS)
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On Balance
35
(2:45) “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
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Washington Football
FBI: International Å
Football Night in America (N) Å
Christmas
American Ninja Warrior
“Christmas Takes Flight” (2021) Katie Lowes.
Murdoch Mysteries ’
Law & Order: SVU
SportsCenter (N) Å
NHL Hockey: Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals. (N)
Olympic Trials
(:45) Landscapers Å
DECEMBER 19, 2021 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
NBA G League Basketball: Teams TBA. (Taped) Caps Postgame Live (N)
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››› “Ron’s Gone Wrong” (2021) ‘PG’ Å
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Expedition Unknown ’
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Last Man
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Women’s College Basketball: Arizona at Texas.
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Stage
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›››‡ “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill. ’ Å
››› “Super 8” (2011) Kyle Chandler. ‘PG-13’
Poker Night Triton Poker
Song of the Mountains
Independent Lens The King ’ Å (DVS)
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black-ish NewsNtn.
Out of Stock: Supply Chain Crisis (N) ’ Å
››‡ “The Star” (2017) ’ ‘PG’
6 PM
On Balance
Dirty Jobs ’ Å
(:35) “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
5:30
Big Bang
Seinfeld ’
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How to
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Amanpour and Company Impossible Builds Å
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Grandma Got Run Over
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CBS6 News (:35) Storm of Suspicion (:29) Saturday Night Live
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Last Man
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Major Crimes Reloaded
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DECEMBER 18, 2021 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz. (N) (Live)
12 News
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National
(:05) Music Box “Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss” ’
(:15) College Football: R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl -- Louisiana vs Marshall. Wizards
Boxing
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Holiday River Parade Welcome
Loud
“Christmas by Chance” (2020) Winny Clarke. Å
››› “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. Å
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9 PM
Homestead Rescue ’
›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Å
College Football: Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl -- Utah State vs Oregon State. (N) ’ (Live) Å
College Basketball: Ohio State at Kentucky. (N) ’ (Live) Å College Basketball: Providence at Connecticut. (N)
Last Man
8 PM
NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets.
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Last Man
“The Santa Clause 2” ››› “Scrooged” Å
6 PM
College Football: Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Hoops
Amphibia
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(:45) College Football: LendingTree Bowl -- Eastern Michigan vs Liberty.
(NBCSWSH) (12:00) Trackside Live! (N) (Live)
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“Maps and Mistletoe” (2021) Humberly González.
(:32) ›› “Varsity Blues” (1999) ’ ‘R’ Å
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Creatures
First 48
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Homestead Rescue ’
Homestead Rescue ’
Homestead Rescue
Homestead Rescue
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Liv-Mad.
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Jessie ’ Å
Holidays
“Nutcracker and Four Realms”
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Big City
Big City
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Frosty
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ’
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“Baking Spirits Bright” (2021) Rekha Sharma. Å
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“National Lampoon’s Vacation” Å
301
(HBO)
››› “The Italian Job” (2003) Mark Wahlberg.
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Bad Words
“The Holiday Fix Up” (2021) Jana Kramer. Å
›› “Fred Claus” (2007) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. Å
(:34) ›› “Black Christmas” (2019)
(7:50) ››› “Home Alone” (1990) Macaulay Culkin. Å
(:20) ››‡ “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
“Under the Christmas Tree” (2021) Elise Bauman.
(:03) “Blending Christmas” (2021) Haylie Duff. Å
Christmas
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
National
(5:55) ››‡ “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020) Gal Gadot. Å (:08) ››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) Uma Thurman.
Holiday Magic Quest
Just Like
And Just Like That... (N)
››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004) Uma Thurman. ’ ‘R’ Å
Insecure
Enthusiasm Insecure
Enthusiasm Insecure
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mation, contact the church office, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Contact 804-7465081 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.
Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3666524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.
MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM (ESPN)
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5:30
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
6 PM
6:30
7 PM
7:30
Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Å
College Football: Myrtle Beach Bowl
(NBCSWSH) American Ninja Warrior
Second Mondays
Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7
COMCAST 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
The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.
8 PM
8:30
Sports Junkies
Washington Football Kickoff Live (N) (Live)
News
Wheel
(8-ABC)
Dr. Phil ’ Å
8 News
9
(6-CBS)
CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)
CBS6 News News
8 News
ABC News
CBS6 News CBS News
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.
Third Mondays
Fourth 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
The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@gmail.com.
9 PM
9:30
The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
10 PM
NFL Football: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears. (N) (Live)
Poker Night Football
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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.
Jeopardy!
Football
Postgame
NFL Football: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears. (N) ’ (Live) Å
CBS6 News Hollywood
One Last Time
NCIS Blood in the Water
SportsCenter
NHL Hockey: Kings at Capitals 8 News Late Edition (N)
NCIS: Hawai’i ’
J. Kimmel
CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert
11
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Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud
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Big Bang
The Secrets of Christmas: Revealed (N) ’ Å
12
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NBC News
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Inside Ed.
Annie Live! The beloved musical is performed live. ’ Å (DVS)
13
(65-CW)
Judge Mathis ’ Å
The People’s Court ’
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Dynasty ’ Å
Dynasty (N) ’ Å
Creek
15
(WGN)
NewsNation: Rush Hour
The Donlon Report (N)
On Balance
Dan Abrams Live (N)
NewsNation Prime (N)
Banfield (N) Å
On Balance
PBS NewsHour (N) ’
Antiques Roadshow ’
Christmas at Belmont
Independent Lens ’
Amanpour and Company Antiques
Articulate
Sweden: Lessons
POV Rapid militarization of the police.
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Hot Bench
Blue Bloods ’
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(57-PBS) Expeditions Expeditions The Buddha Life of the Buddha. ’ Å (DVS)
Curious
Biz Kid$ ’
Curious
News
33
(USA)
Chicago P.D. ’
34
(TNT)
›››‡ “Wonder Woman” (2017) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine. Å (DVS)
35
(WTBS)
Burgers
37
(A&E)
(3:30) “Escape Plan 2: Hades” (2018)
39
(PARMT) Eclipse
Burgers
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BBC News
Chicago P.D. ’
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Burgers
Articulate
Chicago P.D. You Wish
Amer. Dad
Seinfeld ’
Americas
WWE Monday Night RAW (N) ’ (Live) Å
›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Å (DVS)
(:15) ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Judy Garland.
Amer. Dad
Amer. Dad
Amer. Dad
››‡ “Escape Plan” (2013) Sylvester Stallone. ’ Å
›› “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” (2011) ’
Fox News at Ten (N)
Amer. Dad
Amer. Dad
Amer. Dad
Amer. Dad
››‡ “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) Gerard Butler. ’ Å
››‡ “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) ’ Å
Amer. Dad
You Bet
DailyMailTV Sheldon
News
Tonight Show-J. Fallon
Goldbergs
black-ish
Mike Abrams
PBS NewsHour (N) ’
Christmas
That’s My Jam ’
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(:33) ››‡ “Den of Thieves” (2018) Å ››‡ “Twilight” (2008, Romance) Kristen Stewart. ’ Å
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Fast N’ Loud Å
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(NICK)
SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud
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(DISN)
NY-Heroez
(:45) Stuck in the Middle
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(FREE)
S. Claus
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60
(LIFE)
“A Christmas Village Romance” (2020) Jeni Ross.
“My Favorite Christmas Melody” (2021) Ma. Å
“Candy Cane Candidate” (2021) Jacky Lai. Å
(:03) “Merry Liddle Christmas Baby” (2021) Å
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(AMC)
›‡ “Vegas Vacation” (1997) Chevy Chase.
›› “Snow Day” (2000) Chris Elliott. Å
››› “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. Å
›› “Fred Claus” (2007) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. Å
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Dinner
320
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(:10) ›› “Henry Poole Is Here” (2008) ‘PG’ Å
Fast N’ Loud Å
Street Outlaws
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››‡ “Hotel Transylvania 2” (2015) ’ Å
Star Trek
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Friends ’
Ruth
Disney Channel’s Epic
Bunk’d ’
Raven
Holidays
Disney’s Magic Bake-Off
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ’
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(6-CBS)
CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)
CBS6 News News
ABC News
CBS6 News CBS News
Wheel
Outlaws
Landscapers (N) Å
›› “Phantom” (2013) Ed Harris. ‘R’
7:30
8 PM
Friends ’
›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002, Children’s) Tim Allen. Å
(6:47) ›› “The Little Things” (2021) ’ ‘R’ Å
(5:50) ›› “Domino” (2005) Keira Knightley. ‘R’
College Football: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl -- Kent State vs Wyoming. (N)
(NBCSWSH) American Ninja Warrior
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(:20) ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen.
(:35) Succession “All the Bells Say”
COMCAST 4
Street Outlaws (N) ’ Å
Street Outlaws
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9 PM
9:30
Big City
The 700 Club ’ Å
Santa 3 Candy
Landscapers ’ Å The X-Files
DECEMBER 21, 2021 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
10 PM
SportsCenter
The Bachelorette (Season Finale) (N) ’ FBI Trigger Effect Å
Friends ’
Good Luck Jessie: NYC
“Reopening Night” (2021) ‘NR’ Å
Football Jeopardy!
Friends ’
(:40) ›››‡ “Cinderella Man” (2005) Russell Crowe. Å
College Football: Tropical Smoothie Café Frisco Bowl
CBS6 News Hollywood
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American Ninja Warrior
(:01) The Bachelorette
Adele One Night Only The singer performs. Å
News
SportCtr American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Kimmel Live! ’
CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert
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(35-FOX) Nick Cannon ’ Å
Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud
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Big Bang
Fantasy Island Mr. Jones faces his past. (N) ’
12
(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM
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NBC News
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Inside Ed.
American
13
(65-CW)
Judge Mathis ’ Å
The People’s Court ’
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black-ish
Beebo Saves Christmas
Countdown
Creek
15
(WGN)
NewsNation: Rush Hour
The Donlon Report (N)
On Balance
Dan Abrams Live (N)
NewsNation Prime (N)
Banfield (N) Å
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PBS NewsHour (N) ’
In Performance ...
American Experience Voice of Freedom ’
Amanpour and Company White
Father Brown ’ Å
The Child in Time on Masterpiece ’
PBS NewsHour (N) ’
Hot Bench
Hot Bench
Blue Bloods ’
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(23-PBS) Science
24
(57-PBS) The National Parks
33
(USA)
Curious
NCIS The Tie That Binds
News
Biz Kid$ ’
Curious
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BBC News
Fine Line: A Woman
Amanpour and Company Buzz
Keep Up
NCIS Double Down ’
›› “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” (2017, Action)
Grand
Fox News at Ten (N)
Saturday Night Live ’ Å
WWE NXT (N) ’ (Live) Å
Seinfeld ’
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You Bet
DailyMailTV Sheldon
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black-ish
On Balance
Mike Abrams
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Experience Law-SVU
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(TNT)
Dirty
(:45) ››› “Superbad” (2007) Jonah Hill, Michael Cera. Å
Tip-Off
NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets. Å
NBA Basketball: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers. Å
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(WTBS)
Friends ’
Friends ’
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Sheldon
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Sheldon
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Big Bang
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(PARMT) (3:30) Movie ’ Å
››› “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004) ’
Movie ’ Å
Movie ’ Å
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Airplane Repo ’ Å
Airplane Repo ’ Å
Bering Sea Gold
Bering Sea Gold (N) ’
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(NICK)
SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud
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Loud
Loud
Loud
“A Loud House Christmas” (2021) ’
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(DISN)
Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Roll With It
Roll With It
Big City
Big City
Ghost
Mickey
Holiday Magic Quest
53
(FREE)
››‡ “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (2009)
››› “Home Alone” (1990) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. Å
60
(LIFE)
“Welcome to the Christmas Family Reunion” Å
“Under the Christmas Tree” (2021) Elise Bauman.
56
(AMC)
“Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas”
’Twas Night Frosty’s
(:40) “Adrienne” (2021) Andy Ostroy. ’ ‘NR’ Å
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(HBO)
(3:05) “Limbo” (2020) ‘R’
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Repentnce
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Airplane Repo ’ Å
Hard
››‡ “The Clearing” (2004) ‘R’
The Mechanicsville Local
(:45) The Year Without a Santa Claus
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Disney’s Magic Bake-Off
(:03) Airplane Repo Mike loses electrical power. ’ Friends
Friends
Friends ’
“Christmas...Again?!” (2021) ’ ‘NR’
››‡ “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992) Å
Bering Gold
Friends ’
Friends ’
Mickey
Big City
The 700 Club ’ Å
Family Guy
“The Christmas Ball” (2020) Deirdre Mullins. Å
(:03) “Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune” (2021)
Christmas
››› “The Polar Express” (2004) Å
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
Planes
Enthusiasm ›‡ “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (2021) ‘PG’
(:06) ››‡ “Stop-Loss” (2008) Ryan Phillippe.
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Gold Rush: White Water
“Jason Goes to Hell”
REAL Sports
›› “My Bloody Valentine 3D” ‘R’
Landscapers ’ Å
Murders
(:13) ›› “Blood Ties” (2013) ’ ‘R’
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
acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc
PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org
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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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
Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays! In-person & 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.
You are cordially Invited: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! December 24, 7:00-8:00 P.M. Historic Beulah Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Mechanicsville, 23111 For info, call 335-6728 Love God. Learn the Bible. Care for People. Glenn Hawkins, Pastor
Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800
Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org
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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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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA
ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before January 12, 2022 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED this 16th day of November, 2021. Patricia Kelly, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone
Complainant, v.
LEGAL NOTICES
Case No. CL21001409-00
Defendant(s)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA
The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows:
Complainant,
1 acre, more or less, Improved, 9222 E. Patrick Henry Road, GPIN 7799-69-1582; more particularly described in Book 62 at Page 773
Defendant(s)
It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Shelia Faye Grimes also known as Sheila Faye Grimes, whose last known names and addresses are unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby
The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows:
ENTERED this 16th day of November, 2021. Patricia Kelly, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone
v. Case No. CL21001411-00 HEIRS AT LAW OF McKEE S. BURUSS
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
1.01 acres, Improved, 14609 Bethany Church Road, GPIN 7811-88-9405; more particularly described in Deed Book 333 at Page 295 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of McKee S. Burruss, whose last known names and addresses are unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before January 12, 2022 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED this 16th day of November, 2021.
V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA Complainant, v.
Case No. CL21001410-00
LINDA HOFMA Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 10 acres, more or less, Improved, 15280 Hopeful Church Road, GPIN 6892-75-9295; more particularly described in Deed Book 2953 at Page 1684 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of Linda Hofma, whose last known address is 15280 Hopeful Church Road, Bumpass, VA 23024; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby
Patricia Kelly, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone
COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA Complainant, v.
Case No. CL21003275-00
JAMES GRANT LEAGUE, et al.
Become an independent contractor, delivery carrier QUALIFY FOR A
$1,500 SIGNING BONUS
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
V I R G I N I A:
ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before January 12, 2022 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER
Defendants.
HEIRS AT LAW OF SHELIA FAYE GRIMES also known as SHEILA FAYE GRIMES
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
V I R G I N I A:
The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 17.827 acres, more or less, 9456 Ashcake Road, GPIN 7798-17-4589; more particularly described in Deed Book 3104 at Page 1699 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Unknown Trustee(s) In Liquidation for AMS Timber LLC, an automatically cancelled Virginia limited liability company, whose last known address is c/o Aubrey M. Stanley, Trustee in Liquidation for AMS Timber, LLC, 18055 Beaverdam Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015; and that any successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before January 12, 2022 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.
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OSWELL – WinterFest at Kings Dominion is already known as one of the area’s most soughtafter immersive holiday celebrations. WinterFest transformed the park into a winter wonderland adorned with millions of holiday lights, nearly a thousand Christmas trees and festive décor displayed throughout the park. Plus, the iconic Eiffel Tower will be transformed into a 300-foottall Christmas tree. WinterFest will be open select evenings through January 9. This year will bring an even more spectacular experience with the debut of the larger-than-life WinterFest Wonderland Parade, a Christmas parade brimming with dazzling displays, exciting performances, and extravagantly decorated holiday floats every night of WinterFest November 26 through January 9. Guests will be treated to a grandiose showcase of eight festive floats with classic themes such as toy boxes, gingerbread houses and choo-choo trains. More than 100 singers and dancers from the amazing experiences all around WinterFest will join the merry procession to perform on the parade route, and the Big Guy himself – Santa Claus – might just join in the magical Christmas festivities. “Yule” just have to come and see for yourself! WinterFest will be the perfect place to create lasting memories with your family with so many exclusive holiday attractions: Festive Activities for the Whole Family: At WinterFest, children can take a picture with Santa at St. Nick's Pics,
decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus*, and visit a live nativity and petting zoo. Guests will also be able to ice skate on the park’s transformed International Street Fountain, Snow Flake Lake*, as well as reserve horse-drawn carriage rides* throughout the park. Families will enjoy up to 21 rides, including Twisted Timbers and Dominator, as well as several kids’ rides and family favorites. Enchanting Live Entertainment: More than a dozen shows will delight guests throughout the park such as Cool Yule, Jingle Jazz, Mistletones, Tinker's Toy Factory and Charlie Brown's Christmas Spectacular. Throughout the midways, more than 30 holiday characters including Jack Frost, Ice Princess, Sugar Plum Fairy and the PEANUTS™ gang, will meet and greet guests while spreading holiday cheer. Delicious Holiday Fare and Unique Gifts: Kings Dominion’s executive chef, Denis Callinan, is bringing new festive flavors to WinterFest including the Donut Burger, Apple Butter BBQ Turkey Leg, and a gourmet mashed potato bar. Shoppers can hunt for the perfect gift crafted by local artists at Artisan Alley and browse for unique finds at North Pole Mercantile, PEANUTS™ Holiday Gifts, Sugar Plum Sweets and more. Family Fun New Year’s Eve Event: The holiday celebrations will continue with a special celebration, New Year’s Eve at WinterFest. This family-friendly celebration on December 31 will feature live entertainment, fireworks at midnight and more. New Year’s Eve is included with WinterFest admission or with a 2021 or 2022 Gold Season Pass.
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Kings Dominion's ultimate holiday event, WinterFest! The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of shimmering lights, breathtaking décor, and lavish displays. The Eiffel Tower becomes a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree and the iconic fountain on International Street transforms into the most beautiful and largest iceskating rink around. Guests are treated to a grandiose showcase of dazzling displays and extravagantly decorated floats with the WinterFest Wonderland Parade filled with classic holiday themes such as toy boxes, gingerbread houses, choo-choo trains, and more. Your favorite WinterFest merriment characters, singers and dancers take part in this magical parade and maybe, just maybe, Santa Claus will join, too! WinterFest runs through Jan. 9, 2022, at Kings Dominion.
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