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FY 2023 budget proposal targets teacher, student needs By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local
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anover school superintendent Michael Gill presented his proposed 2023 fiscal year (FY) budget at a special meeting of the Hanover School Board last week. In what he described as an optimistic and exciting proposal, the superintendent’s $277.6 million proposed budget includes a 5% pay increase for all employees as well as incentives for years of service that could equate up to an additional 2% in added salary. In addition, the proposal also expands student resources in the social, emotional and mental health areas. “This year, it is with a smile on my face that I bring you my proposed budget for FY 2023,” Gill told board members at a special meeting last week.
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Hanover School Superintendent Michael Gill presented his FY 2023 budget to board members at a special meeting last week.
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Gill said the proposal addresses two of the most important elements of the county’s school system — students and employees. “As a service organization, our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to caring for and investing in those who care for our students while upholding our longstanding tradition of excellence,” Gill wrote in a letter to school board members. “During these incredibly challenging times, they have risen to the occasion time and time again and given of themselves so selflessly to help ensure our students’ and families unique needs are met under extraordinary circumstances.” He said the proposal represents an ongoing commitment to maintaining that tradition of excellence by hiring and retaining the best staff available. see FY2023, pg. 18
Local business expands services to offer easy COVID-19 testing By Christina Amano Dolan Editor ASHLAND – As COVID19 cases continue to spread and residents struggle to find speedy testing, a local business has stepped forward to offer an immediate solution for communities in need. Secure Testing Services, LLC (STS), located on Air Park Road in Ashland, recently expanded its services to offer quick and easy COVID-19 testing to the general public. Residents can visit the STS testing center for a quick test and receive their results shortly afterward, which can be given in person or electronically sent. STS currently tests between 20 to 25 people a day but can
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test up to 65 people a day. Tests are scheduled every 15 minutes in order for clients to avoid contact with other potentially-sick clients. Individuals may wait in see TESTING, pg. 9
Town of Ashland announces retirement of Chief Doug Goodman Leaders honor his 29 years of law enforcement service Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – After nearly 29 years of exemplary service to Hanover County and Ashland, Chief Doug Goodman of the Ashland Police Department will be retiring on April 1, 2022. Goodman’s retirement was announced during last week’s Ashland Town Council meeting by town
manager Josh Farrar. He is retiring from the agency to spend more time with family and friends. “It is with a heavy heart tonight that I announce the retirement of Chief Douglas Goodman,” Farrar said. “Chief Goodman has been a powerful force for good during his tenure here in Ashland, and his daily presence will be missed.” All in attendance rose from their seats to applaud Goodman’s years of exceptional leadership and devotion to the community, followed by heartfelt farewell speeches given by council members. Goodman joined the Ashland Police Department (APD) in August 2007 after serving the Hanover
County Sheriff ’s Office for over 14 years and reaching the rank of lieutenant. While with APD, he served as an accreditation team leader and a commissioner for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA); served on the Board of the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation; is a past president of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, and is a past chair of the Central Virginia Law Enforcement Chief Executive Association. “Over the last decade plus, Chief Goodman CHIEF DOUG GOODMAN see GOODMAN, pg. 7
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Comprehensive Plan open houses scheduled for February Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Hanover County is currently working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update the comprehensive plan, which is the county’s long-range vision for the future. The plan
addresses a variety of topics, including land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. It identifies objectives and strategies that can be implemented to realize the community’s vision for the future, serving as a guide for growth, devel-
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Contributed Report news@mechocal.com he Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the Eighth Annual Essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of twentyfour words which can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do: Is it truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? All fifth-grade students in Hanover County (public, private and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate. The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten single sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format of either Arial or Times New Roman font, print size 12 point, double spaced, printed on white paper and size 8 ½ x 11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics or underlining. The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition. Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized.
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Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay. Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), all 5th grade teachers in the Hanover School system, on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org, HRCEssayContest@ gmail.com or Hanover Rotary Janice at jhenicheck2@gmail.com.
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Submissions: By mail: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451, Ashland VA 23005. Essays will not be returned. All entries must be post marked or emailed by midnight Thursday, March 31. Essays may be sent electronically! Upload to http://bit.ly/HRCEssayContest2022 or e-mailed to HRCEssayContest@gmail.com. The e-mail may be sent by teacher, parent or student. Document must include the cover sheet and essay in one document, be saved in Word format, filename should be student’s first and last name. You may type parent and student signatures instead of signing, as long as parental permission has been obtained. Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The-first place winner will receive a $100; second place will receive a $75; third place will receive a $50. A Celebration Dinner will be held at a day to be announced in April.
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Arrest made in catalytic converters larceny case Make this Valentine’s Day One She’ll Remember! On Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, deputies responded to the 8500 block of Bell Creek Road for the theft of multiple catalytic converters. While deputies were conducting a canvass of the business park, they located two more vehicles which had catalytic converters removed. After an extensive investigation, Jefrey Guzman, 23, of North Chesterfield, has been
charged and arrested for these thefts. The following charges have been placed on Guzman: Five counts of Possession of Burglary Tools (F), three counts of Grand Larceny (F), five counts of vehicle tampering (M), Petit Larceny (M) and Conspiracy to Committ Grand Larceny (F). Anyone with further information about this case is asked
to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.
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The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking information from the community on a cold case homicide. On Sept. 29, 1980, Patricia Eve Gaugler, 28, was found deceased on a gravel trail off of Greenwood Church Road in the area of what is now Wesley’s Court. She was last seen at the Ashland Sunoco gas station at East Patrick Henry Road near I-95 on Sept. 29, 1980, around 3 p.m. Her death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Gaugler was traveling from her hometown of Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 9300th block of Janeway Drive, Mechanicsville. Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 11200th block of Washington Highway/Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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Grand larceny, $500 or more, not from a person
was reported in the 14000th block of Nash Lane, Glen Allen.
Identity theft with intent to defraud up to $200 was reported in the 7400th block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 10200th block of Lewistown Road/ Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Driving after forfeiture of license, third offense in 10 years was reported in the 11100th block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana on school grounds was reported in the 8000th block of LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, less than $200 in six months was reported in the 13300th block of Farrington Road,
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CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 3 The Hanover Senior Softball League is looking to expand its membership. Games are played on Wednesday nights at Pole Green Park from April to August. The age limit for men is 50 and up and for ladies, 40 and up. All talent levels are welcome. League fee is $85 per person. For additional information, come to the league’s annual meeting at Grace Christian Church (formerly Mechanicsville Church of Christ), 8067 Atlee Road. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Registration and information can be found at HanoverSeniorSoftball.org.
Saturday, Feb. 5 A Community Salt Fish Breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. at Enon United Methodist Church,
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6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. A buffet menu including salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. Admission is $10 for adults and children 6 and under, free. Inside or outside seating is provided, and carry out is also available. Sponsored by Enon United Methodist Church.
Saturday, Feb.12 The Studley Ruritan Club's famous "Super Bowl Chili" will be available for pick up at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Rd. & Williamsville Rd.) between 9 a.m to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12. Order early before it sells out, and stock up your freezer for the Cold Winter ahead. The price is $9./quart. Proceeds go to benefit the
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Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev.
All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church.
Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.
Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership see CALENDAR, pg. 8
Ashland Town Council approves changes to Haley Court Rezoning By Christina Amano Dolan Editor ASHLAND – The Ashland Town Council voted unanimously to approve an updated Haley Court Rezoning proposal last week, which was presented during the public hearing portion of a regularly scheduled meeting. The current applicants, on behalf of Shurm Homes, requested to amend the original proffers accepted back in 2016 in order to better suit the town’s comprehensive plan. Although the request was to amend existing proffers and not actually rezone the property to a different zoning category, a formal rezoning process was required. The Town of Ashland Comprehensive Plan follows six guiding principles: to preserve Ashland’s small town character, protect its unique features, manage and enhance its “green town,” encourage continued variety, promote continued economic development and provide a high level of government services. Director of Planning and Community Development Nora Amos presented the amended proffers to the council regarding property located at the western end of Haley Court and southern end of Calley Street. The original 2016 proffers called for the construction of 12 single-family attached, age-restricted homes. The amended proffers instead call for the construction of 10 single-family detached homes located on individual lots, with the density of about 3.75 units per acre. In turn, the area will instead fall under the “Traditional Neighborhood Land Use” category similar to much of the town’s residential areas. The proffers ensure the development will consist of high-quality architectural design and materials. The new proffers additionally aim to boost the variety of housing stock in Ashland by providing higher-end housing, with the purchase price of the proposed homes to be set at a minimum of approximately $350,000 each. Age restrictions for the neighborhood are also undesired. “We like the variety of our neighborhoods, and we want to make sure we have
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people of all ages and races and economic statuses living in the same neighborhood,” Amos said. The applicants have agreed to connect the development to Calley Street from the north. The town staff recommends an additional connection to North Snead Street, which is a desire that was previously expressed by citizens during a planning commission meeting in December. This would be an off-site improvement. Concerns with the proposal were raised by a Haley Court resident during the public hearing. The resident expressed community concern over increased traffic, construction disruption, a lack of affordable housing, storm water issues and the environmental impact on the area’s wetlands and wildlife. Such concerns were expressed at previous public hearings. Councilmember Kathy Abbott addressed some of the concerns raised by Allen. “One of the reasons why we have higher-end housing in our comprehensive plan is to create a balance, because Ashland actually has a disproportionate amount of affordable housing,” Abbott said. “We need to achieve a balance to keep the town thriving and that Ashland that we love, where it’s just such a mixture.” Amos said any concerns with drainage and water runoff would be addressed during the site plan process and ideally improved upon. The applicants previously stated during the December hearing that many of the issues brought forward by
citizens would be handled at the site plan stage as well. Cameron Palmore, the project engineer, further dove into their plan to address any drainage issues. “Our plan is to build a central detention basin near Calley Street … and to outfall that down the Calley Street right of way to a storm source system that exists in Snead Street,” Palmore said. Palmore and Cody Gray of Shurm Homes both expressed their desire to offset environmental impacts on any wetlands that may be found in the area. “There is opportunity to impact those wetlands with mitigation and offsetting those impacts,” Palmore said. “Our first option is to avoid them and not impact anything if possible. So from a wetlands standpoint, that would be our approach through the site plan process.” “We will definitely follow any state and federal guidelines, try to have less mitigation if we can, and if there is something we will have to do with the wildlife, we will definitely do that,” Gray said. He also expressed willingness to meet with neighbors moving forward. In terms of construction disruption, Gray said they anticipate only a month’s work of “true infrastructure input” meaning large machinery and other noisy equipment will not disrupt nearby residents for an extended period of time. The council voted unanimously to approve the Haley Court Rezoning proposal with the new proffer conditions.
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am thrilled to introduce myself as your newest editor. As I begin my new journey of learning how to best serve the community, I would like to extend my hand in greeting to my new readers by sharing a few things about myself. While I am fairly new to Hanover County, I have lived in Virginia my entire life. My hometown is Great Falls – a beautiful woodsy area located a little ways away from Washington, D.C. It’s a small suburban town known for its assortment of waterfalls and forest trails. I will always have fond memories of my childhood there, remembering cul-de-sac block parties, selling Girl Scout cookies in front of our local grocery store and walking with friends to our community swimming pool. Before college, this was the only community I had ever known, and I grew to miss the comfort of finding a familiar face almost everywhere I went. I must admit, I was scared to leave the famil-
iar. Shifting from the comfortable atmosphere of a small town to a completely foreign city was a big leap for me. But I chose the city because of its unfamiliarity – because in order to follow my deeper aspirations of becoming a writer, I thought, I had to surround myself with unfamiliar faces. Although daunting at first, I fell in love with Richmond during my first week of college. I formed a deep appreciation for its diverse culture and rich art community, and I found excitement in meeting new people every day. Most importantly, I found a new purpose for my love of writing. I have held a passion for writing my entire life. As my mom often tells me, my toddler days were spent drawing little picture books with crayon that I’m sure were illegible. When my writing skills developed a bit more, I set up a neighborhood book stand to sell my storybooks, which were made of nothing but printing paper and staples. As I continued to grow through elementary and middle school, I began typing novels on our family desktop computer that were always left unfinished and unread. Finally, when I reached
the end of high school, I came to a realization that perhaps my hidden hobby wasn’t just a hobby anymore. But I was unsure of what direction to choose when I first came to Virginia Commonwealth University. I first selected an English major in pursuit of becoming a novelist, but I began to wonder if I could do something more. I added a second major of journalism to explore a different field and found a new purpose for my passion. When I began my freelance work for The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local papers, my journalistic aspirations became much clearer. From covering local stories, I found how passionate residents were about their community and its flourishing, and I realized just how meaningful community journalism is. As I move forward in my new position, I am excited to discover the many stories yet to be told in these local communities. I have found a sense of familiarity reminiscent of my own hometown, and I am excited to continue my exploration of these areas and look forward to the many new faces I will meet along the way.
Taking a closer look reveals snowflake’s beauty By Laura McFarland Managing Editor There is nothing wrong with being a little cliché. As I write this column on Sunday, Jan. 16, it is snowing outside and has been for a few hours.
The wind keeps picking up and blowing the find particles all around, putting on a fantastic winter wonderland show to enjoy from the comfort of a chair in my heated living room. The day thus far has been a relatively lazy one. There has been some straightening up, watching penguins get their groove on in the frozen musi-
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| Reader Views Reader calls for acceptance of gender identity bathroom use in schools Dear Editor, I expressed these concerns to the Hanover County School Board at the January 11th meeting and wanted to share them here: I was glad you voted two months ago to require staff to use names and genders consistent with students’ gender identities, but I was disappointed when the majority of you voted to disapprove the required-by-law policy to allow students to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identity, which opened our school district up to a lawsuit. This reminds me of where we were a few years ago, with the Confederatethemed school names and mascots, and of something I said then that applies now. Just as Hanover County Public Schools is not a Confederate heritage organization, it is not the chapter of a political, religious, or private organization. It is not the School Board’s job to fulfill the mission or to implement the preferred policies of such organizations. If you don’t accept LGBTQ people in your hearts, that’s too bad, but that’s your business. But, here, you serve the public. You serve ALL of the children, families, and citizens of Hanover County. Your job is to oversee the education and well-being of ALL of the children who attend the public schools of this district, and to make sure they get equal opportunities, and, at the very least, that you do them no harm. When you fail to create policies to accommodate and include ALL students, especially when they tell us they are suffering, you do them harm. When I ran for the Virginia House of Delegates this past year, I talked see LETTERS, pg. 15
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has developed a reputation for community-centered policing,” said Steve Trivett, Ashland’s mayor. “He’s been at the forefront of many of the practices and reforms in policing that other agencies across the Commonwealth and the country are just now beginning to implement. He truly listens, has never shied away from tough conversations or constructive feedback, and has led the agency with strength, compassion and an improvement mindset from day one.” Some of Goodman’s most impactful work in and with the community include his engagement with community leaders to decrease blight and improve conditions at several long-term stay motels along Ashland’s I-95 and Route 1 corridors, as well as working closely with Randolph-Macon College to improve the safety of the campus community. In 2009, the agency was awarded a Virginia Municipal League Award for his work to improve the quality of life for residents in the South Taylor, Arlington and Randolph Street corridors. In addition to sustained reductions in crime and accidents, Goodman coordinated the effort to reach CALEA accreditation for the department in 2008, which the agency maintains to this day through rigorous independent assessments every four years. The department remains one of only 35 agencies in the Commonwealth to maintain CALEA accreditation and is the smallest municipal police department to do so. A fierce advocate for the agency and his officers, Goodman fostered an environment within APD that encouraged data-driven approaches to crime and traffic safety, which earned the agency multiple state and national awards. Under his leadership, APD
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secured over $1 million in grant funding, which enabled APD to be one of the first agencies in the Richmond region to deploy officer worn cameras to every patrol officer and to equip them with other law enforcement technologies. “The current quality of the agency and caliber of our officers is a direct result of his creative and determined approach to recruitment,” said Farrar. Goodman also worked with key members of the community to form the Ashland Police Foundation and partnered with Randolph-Macon College and Reynolds Community College over the years to create a cadet program aimed at recruiting officers that mirror the demographics of Ashland’s community. “The Ashland Police Department is one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth and the town is blessed to have such a fine group of professional, capable and, most importantly, caring individuals patrolling our streets,” Chief Goodman said. “None of the accomplishments credited to me are my own. It is the team that made this town safer and this community stronger.” Given that community relationships have been a cornerstone of Goodman’s success in Ashland, including the com-
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munity in the process to select his successor is a priority for the town. Farrar said he plans to form a Hiring Advisory Committee and solicit public input via a survey to aid in selecting Goodman’s replacement ahead of his retirement in April to ensure a seamless transition for APD and the community. “It is the strength of this team and the deliberate and proactive attention to succession planning we have put into place over the years that brings me comfort,” Goodman said. “I know I can retire and the operations of APD will continue to run smoothly and effectively.” “Replacing him won’t be easy, but I have great confidence in the team Chief Goodman has built and their ability to continue the path he laid out for success,” added Farrar.
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is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
Wednesdays Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting English and Citizenship classes with open enrollment through May 2022. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Contact 804-746-5081 or at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or 804-746-4696. The classes are free but the students will need to purchase the books required for their class. Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell
Covenant Woods is thrilled to have Laurie Ursiny join our team as Director of Development.Through her capable and caring leadership, Laurie will nurture and expand our 139-year-old culture of generosity in support of our mission. Our culture of generosity is rooted in the 1883 founding as the Richmond Home for Ladies that supported successful aging for widows living in the Richmond area through the generosity and vision of several key benefactors. When Covenant Woods was officially formed and residents of the Richmond Home for Ladies moved to Mechanicsville, the culture of generosity followed, and has been the bedrock of our values and mission. Today, Covenant Woods endeavors to support residents through a benevolence fund that ensures no one would ever leave Covenant Woods due to financial hardship or diminished resources.We also support elders living in the Mechanicsville community through educational programs and services and are launching a program to subsidize housing for individuals who may not be able to afford to live at Covenant Woods, but who would add richness and diversity to our culture and community. In addition, annual scholarships are awarded to staff members seeking professional development through education. Since its inception, over $100,000 has been awarded. Covenant Woods also started a crisis relief fund for staff whose circumstances warrant additional support through difficult times. All made possible by our generous donors. Laurie will work closely with Covenant Woods’ Philanthropy Committee, residents, and staff to ensure that our culture of generosity remains our legacy.
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Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.
Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804496-6093 or sandrdunham@ yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com. Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap.gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or james.wright@vawg.cap. gov.
Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville.
For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@ gmail.com.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month on Zoom. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@ gmail.com.
Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove
United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.
Third Tuesdays The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at 6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become. “America’s Leading Community Service Organization”. Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a membership application or with questions, please call, 746-5728 or by letter to, Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23111. To be a guest of the club, please call the numbers listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and women.
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their car for the results or leave the center after testing. Founded in 2015 by Steve and Sarah Pierson, STS has grown exponentially since its first opening. The company was created to provide organizations with innovative, efficient and reliable drug and alcohol testing services. The company provides additional support to organizations through its safety, compliance and substance abuse prevention programs. Looking for a side job to support his children through college, Steve responded to an online advertisement for a company seeking a drug and alcohol specimen collector. Spending hours travelling by train with plenty of time to begin his research, he discovered a void of on-site collectors in the industry. Drawing on his background in sales and business development, he set out to start a company specifically to fulfill this need in the market. Offering his services to labs in need of collectors, he began receiving numerous calls throughout the day and night for emergency on-site collections. “So my phone rang three to four times a night for after-hour calls,” Steve said. “Folks would call the lab; the lab would then call me and say, ‘Hey, do you have a collector available to go to Winchester and Virginia Beach?’ Little did they know at that time, the company literally was me.” Steve would at times sleep for an hour before heading to his next collection site, with Sarah tackling other on-site requests to keep up with the company’s increasing demand. “So it would be a lot of long, sleepless nights. But I credit that with our success today,” Steve said. They began to hire more and more employees, allowing STS to continue its rapid expansion and eventually form a nationwide network
of around-the-clock travelling collectors. Now, the company employs 13 people with two on-site collectors in Minnesota. According to Steve, STS receives calls every day requesting on-site collections across the country. They have travelled to numerous places such as Washington, California, Florida, Maine and the Midwest. They travelled to 36 different states last year. In addition to its on-site collection services, STS opened its first office in Ashland to serve as a reliable drug and alcohol collection center for local businesses. This aimed to provide a quicker and safer alternative to waiting in potentially-crowded health clinics for an extended period of time. “I wanted to provide our clients with not only that on-site ability, but also, for our local clients, the ability to send people to a testing center that's a dedicated drug and alcohol collection center for them, unlike any other,” Steve said. Building upon its business model of offering efficient testing to clients, STS began offering on-site COVID-19 testing to businesses at the start of the pandemic. “If you have 10 employees that need to be tested, instead of sending all 10 people to a Minute Clinic, we can show up and have all 10 employees tested in an hour and a half,” Steve said. STS additionally offers businesses the option of weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees. If interested employers need assistance with developing a screening program, STS offers consultation services that align with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. “Our legacy business is drug and alcohol testing,” Steve said. “But with a need in the community, and our experience in testing at some of the highest levels of professional sports, it just made sense for us to shift
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in that direction while the need was there.” According to Steve, STS has “dabbled” in COVID-19 testing for National Basketball Association and Minor League Baseball athletes, but their biggest project was touring with the Professional Golf Association (PGA) as one of the primary testing companies for its athletes. Steve spent 18 months travelling with and forming lasting connections with PGA players. After noticing a shortage of accessible COVID-19 tests in the community, Steve and Sarah decided to offer COVID19 testing to the general public in December 2021. “A lot of people say, ‘Oh, this is great timing for you,’ ” Steve said. “And it's really not that lucrative. We look at it truly as providing a service to the community.” STS recently extended its see TESTING, pg. 13
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BOUMA, Nancy Carol, 83, of Ashland, Va., passed away January 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Stan; and her children, Brenda Mahone (Daniel), Mike (Lisa), Chris (Cheryl); grandchildren, Rachael, Jordan, Kimberly, Zachary, Danielle and Madison; and several great-grandchildren and many treasured nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle. Nancy was the epitome of a "Mama Bear." She loved her Savior, she cherished the love of her life, her husband and her beautiful family. She also enjoyed her flowers and plants, crocheting and mission work. Family will receive friends and family on February 5, 2022 between 2 and 3 p.m. at Cross Road Fellowship, 1704 W Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.
DiRienzo. He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Broscious; two sons, Joseph E. Broscious Jr. and his wife, Elena and Timothy L. Broscious and his partner, Anna Ramon; a doting grandfather to Ella, Jaiden and Kensley; two brothers, Carl and Fred; numerous nieces and nephews; and Mel the watch cat. Joe earned a Master of Education degree from Vanderbilt University George Peabody College for Teachers. He dedicated his career to serving the blind and visually impaired in the Chesapeake and Hanover school systems. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Joe was a member of Restoration Church in Mechanicsville and served as an ordained deacon at the Pembroke Manor U. C. C. in Virginia Beach. He was a devoted father, who spent many weekends coaching soccer teams and was an involved band parent. A livestreaming service was conducted 2 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Restoration Church or seeingeye.org. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.
COSTEA, Harlan Mike, 71, of Mechanicsville, Virginia died on January 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Mike Costea; and survived by his mother, Mary Alice (Sally) Costea; his wife, Judy; his sister, Deborah Edwards (Dean); and his four sons and two daughters, Joshua, Brandon, Elizabeth Pearce (Nathan), Wesley (Jessica), Heidi Stanley (A.J.) and Harlan; six grandchildren and many other family and friends. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service was held on January 22, 2022 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. For details, please email hcosteamemorial@ gmail.com and please include your name.
BROSCIOUS, Joseph E. Sr., 73, of Mechanicsville, a native of Shamokin, Pa., died Monday, January 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralston and Clara Broscious; two sisters, Christina Broscious and Elsie
DAN M. DEAN, JR.
DEAN, Dan M. Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan M. and Isabel Dean; and his loving wife, Linda Dean. He is survived by two children, Debora Dean and Dan M. Dean III (Elizabeth); four grandchildren, Marcus Dean, Serena Dean, Juliana
Dean and Spencer Dean; and his sister, Diane Baughn. He enjoyed golfing and traveling, but his greatest love was spending quality time with his grandkids. Dan was a veteran of the United States Army. His family is grateful and proud of his service. He served with the VCU police for 33 years, 11 of those years as chief. The family received friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Catholic Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment to follow in Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed More @ https://feedmore.org/ give/individual-giving/.
LISA ANN DOWNEY
DOWNEY, Lisa Ann, born on December 21, 1975, in Richmond, Virginia, to Nelson Douglas Jenks Sr. and Rita Ann Livingston Leise, she passed away on January 12, 2022 at Regional Memorial Hospital in Mechanicsville, Va. She lived in King William County from birth. She graduated from King William High School in 1993. She married Charles see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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Ray Downey on December 4, 1993. They had three children, Hunter Ray, Kirsten Dawn and Van Alexzander. She was blessed with one grandson, Grayson Lee Downey, born of Hunter Downey and Gabi Meates. She had one brother, Nelson Douglas Jenks Jr. (Karen). She had three sisters, Dawn Waters, Michelle Owen and Catherine Shaw (Eden). Also, Dad Siegfried Leise (Rita) and Britta and Erik Leise (Heather). She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Douglas Jenks Sr.; and stepmother, Ruth Jenks. There are many cousins, nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. The family received friends and family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home Chapel in Mechanicsville. Funeral was at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, Va. on January 20, 2022 at 12 p.m. Graveside services were at Signal Hill Cemetery, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to K9 For Warriors at K9sForWarriors. org in honor of Lisa Downey.
CAMPBELL HARRIS, III
HARRIS, Campbell III, 62, of Hanover, went to be with his creator on January 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Maria (aka Beth); and children, Steven Harris, Stephanie Theurer (Brandon) and Evan Harris (Abby). He was a beloved PopPop to
four grandchildren, Quinn, Miller, Wyatt and Ezra; also survived by siblings, Kathy Kamerick and Mitchell Harris. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For now we say "see you later alligator." Contibutions in his memory may be made to Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Va. 23116.
truly knew her knew she had a huge heart. As long as everyone else was happy, she was happy too. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022. Any changes to scheduled services due to inclement weather will be announced at monaghanfunerals.com.
KATHY LYNN HARRIS
HARRIS, Kathy Lynn (Hitchcock), 64, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Tassie Hitchcock. She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Philip “Bubba” Harris; two children, Brandon Harris (Monica) and Ashley Mantlo (Chris); stepchildren, Phillip Harris (Erin) and JoAnna Harris; four grandchildren, Mikayla, Emma, Kara and Hudson; two sisters, Jean Evans and Connie Lewis; several nieces and nephews and many friends that were like family. Kathy was a proud Highland Springs graduate (Class of 1974). She retired from Philip Morris as a Tech 3 operator. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful smile and her positive outlook on life. Her favorite titles were Wife, Mom, Momma, Nana and MawMaw. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed feeding people, baking her mom’s famous pound cakes for others and traveling with her family, especially to the beach. Bush Park Camping Resort was her home away from home. Anyone that
WORTLEY RAY HARRIS
HARRIS, Wortley Ray, 98, of Mechanicsville, exemplary father and proud DeDaddy, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Wortley was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Eloise Peters Harris; and his second wife of 16 years, Billie Skinner Harris. He is survived by his sons, David (Gloria) and Tim (Pam); his grandchildren, Shannon Blanco (Jose), Tami, Chris (Brittany) and Courtney Claud (Brandon); and greatgrandson, Gabe. He is also survived by his stepchildren who graciously supported and cared for him, Linda Cumby (Bill), Jesse Skinner III (Lynne), Susan Blackburn (G. L.) and Melody Skinner Edwards. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School where he was a valuable member of the infamous "undefeated, untied and unscored on" football team. He was an hon-
orable WWII veteran where he served in China with the Army Air Corps. Wortley worked at American Tobacco for over 30 years until retirement. He was an enthusiastic VCU Basketball fan! He began his faith journey at Northside Baptist and continued at Shalom Baptist Church as a charter member, deacon and teacher. Wortley loved Jesus and others with his whole heart by living humbly and serving his community. He leaves behind a great legacy of faith. The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the love and support given by his Shalom family, loving and faithful caregivers and the At Home Hospice team. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Shalom Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Va. The family received friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shalom Baptist Church.
Bettye Spear (Ken); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Woody taught in the public school system, before retiring from Ford Motor Co., VEPCO (now Dominion Energy) and the State of Virginia. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Legacy Hospice and Bon Secours Comminty Hospice House for their care and compassion. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m., with services that began at 11 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment followed at 3 p.m. in Rhoadesville Baptist Church Cemetery, Orange, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. bennettfuneralhomes.com
HOBSON, Mary Evelyn, 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Evelyn Hamby; and brother, Jim Hamby. Mary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Hobson Jr.; four children, Karen Hobson (Kevin), Karol Norman (Steve), Kathy Howell (Stacey) and Kenneth Lee Hobson (Jennifer); four
HICKS, Vollie W. "Woody", Jr., 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord January 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anne Canfield and Vollie W. Hicks Sr. of Varina. Woody is survived by his wife of 52 years, Della Morris Hicks; daughter, Kathy Nicely (Bubba); son, John Hicks (Stacey); two grandsons, Coleman and Samuel Nicely; brother, Gary Hicks (Joan); two sisters, Barbara Sheppard and
MARY EVELYN HOBSON
grandsons, Mark and Matthew (Breanna) Apperson, Michael and Stephen Zachary Norman; three great-grandchildren; brother, Leslie Hamby; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A devoted and loving wife and mom, Mary always had a beautiful smile to greet everyone, loved music, dancing, spending time with family and friends, a card shark, avid Parcheesi player and a lifelong fun-loving Rappahannock "river rat." The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family requests that those in attendance dress casually. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Ste 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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HOLMAN, Rebecca "Becky," 76, of Mechanicsville, Va., joined her husband with the Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Angi (PJ) and Amy (Tim); five grandchildren, JC and Jordan Mullins, Lexi, Crew and Kallie Gipson; and her fur baby, Zoie. Becky was a teacher's assistant and "mom" to many. She loved the beach, especially Nags Head. But her greatest joy was from being with her family and friends. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life service from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter.
LAPCEVIC, The Rev. Nick C., (July 31, 1943 to January 9, 2022, age 78). Nick Charles Lapcevic, 78, of Strasburg, Virginia, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He is survived by his two children, Erica (Chris) Mason and Nickolas (Sarah) Lapcevic; and his four grandchildren, Lilly and Ian Mason and Avery and Emily Lapcevic. He will be remembered for his faithfulness and love for
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the Lord, his love for others and his life-long loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick was born on July 31, 1943, to Nick and Kathie Lapcevic in Westmoreland County, Pa. Nick graduated from Norwin High School in 1961, he then pursued an associate's degree in Physical Education at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, where he played football. He then pursued a degree at Youngstown State University in Business Administration. In 2003, Nick was ordained as an Assemblies of God Pastor. He started his ministry at Mechanicsville Christian Center as the Older Adults Ministry Pastor. In 2007, with the support of his wife, Martha, they planted New Kent Christian Center, where Nick remained senior pastor for 10 years. Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Wymer Lapcevic; his parents, Nick and Kathie Lapcevic; and his sister, Betty Lapcevic. He is survived by his sister, Tish Yoder; and brother, Gary Lapcevic. A memorial service will be held on January 29, 2022, at New Kent Christian Center at 11 a.m.; please wear a Hawaiian shirt if you are able. Instead of flowers, please consider donating to New Kent Christian School. Make donations to NKCS and designate it to the Nick and Mardie Lapcevic scholarship fund in the memo - 9660 Tunstall Rd., New Kent, Va. 23124.
LEWIS, Bryson McRae, 21, of Hanover, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his greatgrandparents, Phyllis and Melvin Tomes and Christine McKnight. Bryson is survived by his daughter, Charlotte; her mother, Fallon Moore; his girlfriend, Marissa Valentino; his parents, Kelly Nix (Brian Robins) and McRae Lewis (Kelly); his brother, Justin; stepsisters, Morgan Robins and Kaitlin and Kallie Moore; his great-grandfather, Harold McKnight; grandparents, Dickie and Delores Nix, Harold and Cathy Lewis, Danny and Louise McRoberts and Terry and Richard Meador; his uncle, Cleve Nix (Holly); cousins, Jill, Marlie and Evan; and his uncle, Stuart Nix (Stephanie) and their children and grandchildren. Bryson was an amazing young man who loved life and lived it to the fullest! He was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and most of all a loving father. He loved baseball, hunting, fishing, golf, mud bogs, the Dallas Cowboys and ice-cold beer. He never met a stranger and always wanted to be there for his family and friends no matter what. A Celebration of Life will be held January 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Malden Hill Venue, located at 234 West River Rd., Aylett, Va. For anyone wanting to make a donation, they can visit any Wells Fargo Bank branch and deposit money into the savings account for his daughter, the Charlotte Fay Lewis donation fund.
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MITTERER, Otho Dickenson, 94, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born May 17, 1927 to the late Arthur J. and Kate Kelley Mitterer; he was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Geneva “Jenny” Mitterer; sisters, Bernice Mitterer Jennings and Mildred Mitterer Hicks; and grandson, Travis H. Grodski. Otho is survived by his daughters, Gayle Mitterer of Wisconsin and Darlene “Micky” Grodski of Chester; two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Mitterer of California; as well as two nieces, Becky Levy (Robert) and Kathy Martin (Bobby). He grew up in the Barton Heights area in the Northside of Richmond, and graduated in 1944 from John Marshall High School, where he was a member of ‘A’ Company in the Cadet Corps. Otho proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the tail end of WWII. After his military service, he went to work in the Railway Postal Service, which was a branch of the Post Office Department
and discontinued in 1967. At that time, Otho was transferred to the Mechanicsville Post Office, and a year later was promoted to Post Master. He served in that position for 17 years until his retirement, and then worked in the Cash Flow Department at Kings Dominion. Otho was a member of Washington Henry Lodge # 344, AF & AM, Hanover Ruritan Club, VFW Post 9808, American Legion Post 175, Mechanicsville Businessman’s Association and was a member of “The Greatest Generation.” He was an outstanding, kind and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who truly will be missed. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hanover Vol. Fire Dept., 8493 New Bethesda Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 or Eastern Hanover Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
PAGE, Joyce Webb, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, at the time of his death, William A. Page Jr.; father, Lewis R. Webb; mother, Clara and her husband, Bill Tuck;
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brother, Lawrence "Bill" Tuck; and a lifetime friend, June Merkel. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Franklin; her grandsons, William and Matthew Franklin; sister, Audrey Goode; and her daughter, Deborah Steele and her family; Michelle (Carter) and their sons, Joseph and Daniel Washington; sisterin-law, Diane and her son, Nicholas Passagaluppi; and sister-in-law, Shirley Tuck and her family. Joyce was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and Venable Baptist Church, and a graduate of John Marshall High School, class of 1948. The family received friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, where a funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 21. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hanover Humane Society. Online condolences at www. woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.
husband, William C. "Dick" Parsley; and is survived by her son, Danny L. Crumpler Sr. (Diane) of Michigan; grandson, Danny L. Crumpler Jr. of Mechanicsville; granddaughter, Amy Beth Johnson (Jason) of Roanoke; great-grandsons, Chase, Kellen and Jordan; as well as a great-granddaughter, Melia. Myrtle was a dedicated employee of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. and, later, Lucent Technologies, from where she retired. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The family would like to extend a special thanks to C.T. and Jonell Robertson, and Angel Beck for the wonderful care they provided for Myrtle. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Kidney Association, 5001 West Broad Street, Richmond, Va. 23230, the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130 Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or Five-O's Tiki Foundation, P.O. Box 202, Hanover, Va. 23069.
PARSLEY, Myrtle Shaw, 91, of Mechanicsville, passed away January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her
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center hours to stay open on Saturdays in order to serve individuals who need a rapid COVID-19 test on weekends, such as those travelling internationally. The Piersons hope to continue growing and build more testing centers in other communities. They are currently preparing to open a new testing center in Saluda
in March, selecting the location due to its remoteness and need for accessible testing services. They are additionally working towards becoming a TSA Pre Check location in Saluda and Ashland in hopes of benefitting local communities, as there are few existing locations in Virginia. More information about STS and other resources they provide are available on their website: https://securetestingservices.com/.
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Hanover County offers a land use taxation program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed. The application period for this program began Jan. 1, and extends through Feb. 1. Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural use for at least five years can qualify for the land use program. The property kept in
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agricultural or horticultural use must be at least 5 acres in size. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the land use program. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years. About 3,657 parcels and 148,819 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program.
This represents about 50% of the County’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.48 million. For more information about the land use program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the commissioner of the revenue at 804-365-6125 or visit the land use page for the commissioner of the revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov. Submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Applications are open for Camp Woods and Wildlife, formerly known as Holiday Lake Forestry Camp. The 74th annual camp will be held June 20 to 24 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center near Appomattox. This action-packed camp is hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with support and cooperation from other conservation agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals. “Camp Woods and Wildlife is a unique, field-based learning experience that introduces campers to natural resource careers,” said camp coordinator Ellen Powell. “Our natural classroom is the AppomattoxBuckingham State Forest.” Classes cover topics such as wildlife habitat, tree identification, forest ecology, responsible timber harvesting, reforestation, mapping and environmen-
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tal protection. Campers also take part in exploratory classes, natural resource presentations and a Lumberjack Field Day. Applicants must be Virginia residents 13 to 16 years old with good academic standing, have an interest in natural resources and must not have attended this camp before. Financial sponsorship is generously provided by forest industries, conservation agencies, associations and individuals. As a result, every camper selected to attend receives a
scholarship and pays only $85 to attend the week-long residential camp. Interested students should visit the Camp Woods and Wildlife page on the VDOF website, dof.virginia.gov, for an application. A non-related adult who knows of the student’s interest must complete the nominator section and submit the application by April 15. For more information, contact Ellen Powell at 434-9870475 or ellen.powell@dof.virginia.gov.
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to many citizens. We knocked on almost 9,500 doors and attended meetings, events, and festivals. I had to answer hard questions. I faced some hostility. But when it came to questions about our schools, not one person expressed concerns over transgender and non-binary kids using the bathroom that aligned with their gender identity. This leads me to the bigger picture thoughts I have tonight. I don’t know if you saw Brian Williams’ talk when he signed off from newscasting for the last time. He said that he wasn’t “a liberal or conservative” but an “institutionalist” who loves our country. He spoke of “the darkness at the edge of town” that “has spread to the main roads and highways and neighborhoods. . .now at the local bar, and the bowling alley, at the school board.” He talked about the “grown men and women who swore an oath to our constitution, elected by their constituents” deciding to “join the mob” and “burn it all down with us inside.”
“That should scare you to no end as much as it scares an aging volunteer fireman,” he said. This is, “a nation unrecognizable to those who came before us and fought to protect it. Which is what you must do now.” I’ve been coming to this room for School Board meetings for almost ten years, and I don’t recognize it, either. People used to come here together from different interests and groups. On this board together, too, were people from different views and perspectives. Sure, there was conflict and disagreement, but not at the level or rancor that I’ve witnessed over the past five years. I have seen the darkness enter this room, too, and come out in your deliberations, in the interactions between you and members of the public, in how the public’s business is conducted, and in how some members of the public conduct themselves that I rarely saw before. Where I used to see thoughtful deliberation by this body, now I see decisions made in an impractical, emotional, reactionary, rash, and undemocratic way. I, too, am an institutionalist. I
love our country. I love our public democratic institutions. I love local government. And, I love our public schools. I will do what it takes to preserve the future of our democracy, and to protect our public democratic institutions and our public schools and to ensure that they serve ALL of us as they should. What about you? Now, more than ever, you need to decide what side you’re on. I don’t mean an ideological or partisan side. I mean. . . Are you on the side of democracy and pluralism? Or are you on the side of fascism? Are you on the side of our public democratic institutions? Or do you think they should be diminished? Are you on the side of our public schools and ALL of our public school students and families? Do you serve ALL of us, no matter who we love, our abilities, our gender identity, our race, our religion, our wealth, our lifestyle, our politics? Will you protect our public schools? I hope so. The future of the health of our community and our democracy depends on it. Dr. Rachel Levy Ashland
on Thursday, Feb. 10 at Atlee High School and Mechanicsville High Continued from pg. 2 School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to the open houses, opment and preservation. As part of the comprehensive there will be online surveys posted plan update, a series of open hous- on the project website (www.envies are scheduled for early February. sionhanover.com) where community Participants will be able to come any members can share their ideas. This is the beginning of a multitime during the open houses to learn more about the planning process year planning effort, and there will and provide feedback regarding their be significant opportunities for pubvision for the community’s future. lic engagement as the updated plan There will be different stations that is developed. It is anticipated that participants can visit at their own the final document will be reviewed and adopted by the Hanover County pace during the open houses. Open houses will be held on Board of Supervisors in the summer Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Oak Knoll Middle of 2023. For more information, visit www. School and Patrick Henry High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and envisionhanover.com.
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block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 19100th block of Woodsons Mill Road, Beaverdam.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8300th block of Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft with intent to defraud up to $200 was reported in the 13500th block of Thomaswoods Lane,
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Dawson Favaro holds a 4 ½ pound large-mouth bass caught at James River Park on Taylor Pond in Gladstone, VA, on a camping trip with his Grandpa and Grandma. Dawson is a student at Oak Knoll Middle School, and fishing is his favorite pastime.
Artspace Gallery will hold seventh annual Middle School Art Show Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Artspace Gallery is holding its seventh annual Middle School Student Art Show, featuring selected works from Bell Creek Middle School of Hanover County Public Schools and Brookland Middle School of Henrico County Public Schools. Over 300 pieces of artwork will be on display. The artwork will be on display in their gallery
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located in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center in Richmond. The opening reception will be held on Jan. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. The artwork will remain on display until Feb. 5. Parking is free and available in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center parking lot. For more information, contact the gallery by visiting their website: https:// www.artspacegallery.org or by phone number: (804) 2326464.
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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, volunteerrun 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!
Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism Christmas tree recycling offered at convenience centers through Jan. 31 Award nominations open Do you know someone Volunteerism Celebration to who is making a difference be held in May 2022. Details in our community? Hanover regarding date, time and location will be County is resumannounced at a ing its tradition later time. of highlighting Nominat ion the contributions forms, on-line and dedication of submission inforlocal volunteers. mation and other We need your details are availhelp to share their able beginning story! Hanover’s Jan. 3 at www. 2022 Spirit of Metro Creative Services hanover volunVo l u n t e e r i s m teers.org or by conAward nomination process opened Jan. 3, and tacting the Hanover County Department of Community runs through March 18. You may submit up to two Resources at (804) 365-4300. Submitted by Tom Harris, nominations! Your nominees will be recognized at Hanover’s Hanover County public inforannual countywide Spirit of mation officer.
Through Jan. 31, Hanover County residents can recycle Christmas trees free of charge at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Convenience Center during normal operating hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m. each day except when the county is closed). All decorations and tree stands must be removed prior to recycling. The Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville.
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Ashland Museum’s HistoryTalks begins the new year with Mr. Jefferson’s chair The Ashland Museum settles into its 2022 HistoryTalks series on Thursday, January 27, 7:00 pm, at the Ashland Theatre, when Sumpter Priddy III will present Mr. Jefferson’s Chair. It’s the tale of Jefferson’s search for a Campeche chair, romantic intrigue, enslaved woodworker John Hemings, and a two-centuries old family story. Jefferson is often credited with introducing the Campeche chair into Virginia society. He tried for a decade to get one of the chairs with
the hope of getting relief from his painfully arthritic spine. In his letters, Jefferson called this lounge chair from Campeche, Mexico, a Campeachy chair. A native of Ashland, Sumpter Priddy III has been actively engaged in the research and appraisal of American furniture and material culture for more 35 years. Slip into a chair at the Ashland Theatre on Thursday to hear about the Monticello Campeachy Chair. Seating is limited to allow for
social distancing. Participants are required to wear a mask at all times during this event. Reservations are required. Museum members are $10, non-members $20. Details and registration are on the website, ashlandmuseum.org. If you have questions, please leave a voice message at 804-368-7314 or email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net. Information submitted by Ashland Museum Ashland Museum
Thomas Jefferson received a pair of Campeche chairs in August 1819.
Upcoming programs at Ashland/Hanover area libraries Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Nutrition 101 at the Ashland Branch Library Friday, Feb. 4, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Carbohydrates? Protein? Fats? Sugar? Sodium? Vitamins? Minerals? Beverages? Exercise? What does it all mean and how does it apply to me? Melissa Janes, registered dietitian nutritionist joins us for a 30-minute interactive talk and Q&A session afterwards. Mrs. Janes has been a dietitian and lactation consultant for the past 20 years. Find out more about the building blocks to good health, a balanced diet, chronic disease prevention, food myths & fads, and more. Here’s to a healthy you in 2022! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8683021.Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Caregiver? We Can Help! at the Ashland Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn how to access The Senior Connections Respite and In-Home
Services program short-term personal care and homemaker services to support older adults who want to age in place in their homes and maintain their independence. The goal of the program is to provide short-term inhome services while more permanent plans of care can be made for the individual. In-Home services can help fill gaps in care when an older adult comes home from the hospital and their family is now responsible for their care. The importance of planning ahead and recognizing transitions will be emphasized, and options and resources discussed with materials provided to take with you. Registration is required at https://
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8634396. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join us for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. Due to group resources, email and word
processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Instant Shakespeare at the Ashland Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. A different way to approach Shakespeare! Join in a staged reading of a different Shakespeare play each month. February’s play is “Romeo and Juliet.” Meet at 10:00 to review edited scripts, decide who is playing which part, go over any important action, talk about how to handle some of the trickier language. Bring a bag lunch for break. At 3:00, we will begin reading the play out loud to each other, on foot, using supplied props, getting a feel for the story through the action. The plays run between one and two hours, so we will be done by 5:00 p.m. Registration is required at https://
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8387484. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad
Ave. for more information. Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Healthy Relationships for Teens at the Ashland Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For ages 12-18. Learn the hallmarks of a healthy relationship with this lively, interactive program featuring Dreamel Spady, licensed psychotherapist. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/8523031. Call 804-7984072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library Friday, Feb. 18, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library Monday, Feb. 21, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Does This Plant Really Belong Here? at the Ashland Branch Library Monday, Feb. 21, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Many plants have been introduced to our environment, mostly with good intentions - such as preventing erosion, controlling some other organ-
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“We are equally committed to recruiting and retaining the very best talent.” Gill said a focus of the current proposal is a desire to reward all employees for their invaluable service. While a pay increase was included in last year’s budget, teachers received more increases than other employees. In addition to the salary increases, Gill’s proposal addresses a set of reoccurring needs, including additional funding for mental health, career and technical education (CTE) positions and substitute shortages. The proposal continues a commitment begun three years ago that directs more funding toward counseling and mental health. “We have to continue to take care of the whole student, not only the academics,” Gill said. The superintendent said since the beginning of the current school year, 164 suicide assessments have been conducted with 37 of them deemed critical. In that same time period, there have been 50 calls to Child Protective Services. Gill also told board members that 40% of Hanover’s homebound stu-
dents require mental health services. To address these needs, the current proposal outlines new positions for five new counselors, two behavioral analysis consultants and one school psychologist. The 2023 proposal recognizes the growing need for additional CTE funding and the continued growth of work-based training, funding a work based training coordinator and a career counselor. The budget also funds two advanced studies coordinator positions designed to assist students enrolled in AP, IB or the Advanced College Academy. In addition, the budget addresses growing needs in the areas of English as a Second Language (ESL) by adding two teachers. One elementary senior special education teacher and a parttime safety specialist are also included in the proposal. The proposal addresses issues not unique to Hanover County – such as teacher, bus driver, custodian and instructional assistant shortages – by increasing compensation in those areas. Targeted categories for additional compensation included school nurses, administrative assistants, food service workers, custodians and principals and directors.
Hanover Senior Softball League is looking for players! The league provides an opportunity for men and women to play slow pitch softball in a friendly and safe environment. All talent levels are welcome to participate. Games are played on Wednesday nights at Pole Green Park from mid-April to August. The cost per player is $85. Registration deadline is March 1st. and the form can be found on our website: HanoverSeniorSoftball.org Join us at our annual meeting on February 3, 2022, in the gymnasium of Grace Christian Church (formerly Mechanicsville Church of Christ), 8067 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA at 7 pm. We will introduce the board, go over practice dates and answer questions.
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At a glance… Superintendent Michael Gill’s proposed fiscal year 2023 budget includes:
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Hanover School Board chair Ola Hawkins and vice chair Bob Hundley listen to Hanover School Superintendent Michael Gill’s presentation.
Gill said those job “families” require additional compensation to remain competetive with other districts in the region. Eliminating charges for nonresident teachers to enroll their children in Hanover schools and maintaining a recently installed program that provides compensation for teachers who are asked to cover other classes are other enhancements contained in this year’s proposal aimed at hiring and retaining the best staff. Gill also proposed a Provisional Teacher University that would assist teachers seeking licensure by allowing them to pursue those goals in-house. Provisionally licensed teachers would have the convenience of local instruction and would also allow officials to tailor programs that would better serve Hanover students. Also included in this year’s budget proposal is an assigned substitute program that would supply each school with a designated set of replacements should they be needed. Four would be assigned to each high school, three at each middle school and one at each elementa-
ry school, for a total of 45 assigned positions. The proposal also funds a substitute enhancement program begun last year that offers bonuses to those who answer the call more than 50 days a year. This year’s operating budget represents a 6.8% increase from last year’s edition. Funding for those increases was made possible by an increase in local funding combined with additional state monies that provided an additional $7.3 million. Governor Ralph Northam’s budget provided funding for teacher salary increases as well as additional money for ESL classes and instructors. Since 2014, the number of students requiring those courses has doubled. With a new administration taking office this month, Gill said there could be adjustments to the current proposal, stating the final document is always different from the one presented in December. The superintendent said he does not anticipate major changes in funding when the final budget is passed. Assistant superintendent in charge of business and
operations Christina Berta introduced a 2022 to 2027 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $175 million for projects during the next five years. A large chunk of those funds, $51.4 million, is slated for upcoming projects in the coming year, the largest of those being the construction of a replacement school for John Gandy and Henry Clay Elementary schools. The five-year plan also includes funding to replace Battlefield Park and Washington-Henry Elementary schools and a renovation of Beaverdam Elementary. It also funds the county’s continuing technology upgrades including the replacement of student devices as scheduled. The plan also provides money for adjusted project costs, numerous painting projects, a professional development center and a new veterinary science facility. A public hearing is scheduled this week regarding the proposed budget and the school board is expected to approve the document at it’s February meeting. It is then included in the county budget with final approval expected in the spring.
5% salary increase for all employees effective July 1, 2022. Longevity salary enhancements. Salary enhancements for certain job areas. Eight positions to support student mental health, counseling and behavioral management. Assigned substitutes at each campus. Continued compensation for teachers who cover other classes. Provisional Teacher University established. Two positions to support work-based training and CTE. Advanced Studies coordinator at each high school. Part-time safety specialist.
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Ashland.
DWI: Drugs, first offense was reported in the 8000th block of Old Hickory Drive/LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft with intent to defraud up to $200 was reported in the 7200th block of Torbert Place, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 11300th block of Winding Brook Terrace Drive, Ashland.
Petit larceny, parts was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
False statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 10200th block of Summer Hill Road, Mechanicsville.
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Patriots, Hawks earn rivalry night sweeps By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND — Two shots. Two 3-pointers which not only changed the course of games, but, for Patrick Henry, maybe seasons. For the Patriot boys, it was a smooth shot from the right wing by Cabell Saunders, fed on an assist in transition by C.J. Holloway, to give Patrick Henry a 64-55 lead with just over a minute remaining, capping an 18-8 run to get the season sweep over rival Mechanicsville, with 65-57 the final score. The beaming smile on Saunders’ face as he headed down the court for defense told the story of the relief Patrick Henry felt breaking a five-game losing streak to move to 4-9 and stay in the race for a playoff berth in Region 4B. “With weather and COVID, you don’t know when you’ll be making games up, so this was not just a rivalry game, but a region game for seeding,” noted Patriots head coach Randy Anderson. “We can’t have any games pass us by.” Especially when the opponent is just ahead of you in the region standings. Mechanicsville (5-7) took a 19-12 lead after a period, but Patrick Henry used a 9-0 run, capped by a Micah Dabney steal and layup to retake the lead early in the second period. Dabney, and later, Christian Berry, each battled foul issues, but ended being two of four Patriots in double figures, as Berry led with 14 points while
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Hanover’s Will Krickovic (5) battles Atlee’s Charles Balderson for a loose ball in the Hawks’ 57-46 win over the host Raiders Friday.
Dabney, Holloway and Blake Pinkett each added 10. It wasn’t the strongest night at the free throw line for the Patriots, but they did make shots at critical junctures in the second half, as Saunders, after falling hard to the floor after
a foul on a fast break, made a pair to cut the Mustangs’ lead to 45-42 after three quarters, then Berry nailed a pair two minutes later to cut the margin to one at 49-48. The Patriots took the lead for good midway through the
fourth and finished the contest by outscoring Mechanicsville 12-4 in the final four minutes. “What I was most proud of them, they were telling each other, calm down, we got this,” Anderson said. “We’ve been preaching this from day one,
at some point, you’ve got to become the coaches. It’s not us yelling at them every single possession.” Key to the defensive effort was holding Mechanicsville’s leading scorer, Samuel Grubbs, to just four second-half points.
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Grubbs scored 16 on the night. While the Patriots leapfrogged the Mustangs in the Region 4B standings into ninth place, there are six teams within two rating points of Patrick Henry. With just 12 of the 17 teams in the region making the playoffs, every game is critical for both teams, as the Patriots go to Atlee, currently in seventh place, on Friday, while the Mustangs travel to Hanover, currently in fourth place. In the opener of the doubleheader, a small but shrewd defensive decision, coupled with the breakout shooting of forward Julia Dull, gave Patrick Henry a 71-34 victory over Mechanicsville to end a threegame skid and improve to 7-3. “I’ve got a hundred excuses why we’ve not played well, but all they are are excuses,” Patrick Henry head coach Phillip Cobb said. “We told the girls we’ve got to keep plugging away, keep working. We will get back.” It was 11-8 Patriots after a quarter and 17-12 midway through the second when Dull hit the first of her game-high five treys to increase the lead to eight. Moments later, she fired away from deep again, hitting nothing but net. In an instant, it was 23-12 Patrick Henry, and the Patriots never trailed. Dull’s third triple early in the third period upped the lead to 14. She led the Patriots with 19 points, while Logan Nuckols and Jessica Osuanah each scored 15 and Alicia Artis added 10. It was the team’s best see SWEEPS, pg. 20
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Mechanicsville holds tight for quad victory By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — The Mustangs ruled the mats (barely) when Hanover County’s four high school wrestling programs gathered at Mechanicsville High School Wednesday for their annual county quad tournament. On an night when many matches were decided by pins, the Mustangs defeated its county opponents, but they did not have an easy time of it. Starting off with a squeaker against Atlee, which Mechanicsville won 41-38, the Mustangs defeated Patrick Henry 48-36 and Hanover 49-30. For Mechanicsville head wrestling coach Tanner Tinsley, it was a win just pulling the quad off. “Our wrestlers and the rest of the county really enjoy the Hanover quad atmosphere,” Tinsley said. “It’s nice that, with everything going on right now, we could get the matches and make them happen.” While the Mustangs won the day, it wasn’t perfect. “We were pleased with how all our kids did,” Tinsley said. “We dropped a couple [match-
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Mechanicsville’s Carter Walton handles Hanover’s Ethan Dowell in a 113-pound match in the Hanover County quad Wednesday.
es] that maybe we shouldn’t here and there, but that’s going to happen over a night of wrestling.” Mechanicsville was led by a host of triple winners: Ryan
Magill (126 pounds), Drew Kozubal (145 pounds), Nick Owens (170 pounds), Yousef Murshed (182 pounds) and Joe Elaal (195 pounds). Mechanicsville’s first oppo-
nent of the evening, Atlee, gave the Mustangs their toughest match of the night. The Raiders proved just as scrappy, and ultimately victorious, in their final match against Patrick Henry to
decide which team would finish as runner up. Still, Atlee head wrestling coach Josh Moses wasn’t satisfied. “We didn’t wrestle to our
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defensive scheme worked, and it’s because of how hard they played,” Cobb said. Cobb hopes the win is a sign of not just a turnaround, but the hope that the Patriots will peak at the right time: playoff time. Patrick Henry currently sits in fifth place in Region 4B, sixtenths of a point behind fourthplace Mechanicsville. The top four teams earn a bye out of the first round. The Patriots face Atlee (1-11) Friday, while Mechanicsville will get their first shot at Hanover that night, which, at
12-2, sits atop the region with points in the second quarter less than a month left in the to jump out to a 42-8 halftime lead. The Hawks held Atlee regular season. scoreless in the third en route to a 55-12 win. Hawks sweep Atlee The boys game would be a MECHANICSVILLE — One game was close, one not different matter. It was a tossup so much. But, by the time it was through the first three quarters, over, Hanover’s boys and girls with Atlee leading 35-33. But teams swept the host Raiders the Hawks unleashed a burst of 3-point shots, erupting for 24 Friday night. The night opened with the points in the fourth quarter, to two girls teams meeting in a claim a 57-46 win. Beau Sahnow (16 points) contest that was all-but-over by halftime. Hanover’s girls, led by helped ignite the fourth-quarter Kayla Ford with 14 points—13 in the first half—scored 27 see SWEEPS, pg. 21
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offensive output since Dec. 10, when they scored 78 points against the Mustangs. Madi Butler led Mechanicsville (11-2) with 10 points while Bennett Carlton had nine. It was the move to have Butler guarded by Nuckols that was key to the Patriots’ success. “Logan taking out their best player, T’Niyah (Baylor) and Alicia playing great defense; our
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Mechanicsville’s Samuel Grubbs lays the basketball off the glass over Patrick Henry defender Paul Pasowicz (4) for two of his 16 points in the Mustangs’ 65-57 loss to the Patriots Friday night.
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potential, but we came away with two wins, so it was a good finish,” he said. “I think we can do better. We should be able to do better.” Runner-up was determined in the very last match of the night, a 113-pound contest between Atlee’s Mateo Duarte and Patrick Henry’s Christien DesChamps. Going into the match, the Raiders trailed 32-31. Duarte pulled off a 15-6 decision to earn the Raiders a 35-32 win. “He knew it shouldn’t have been that close. He got caught a couple of times and had to fight back through stuff,” Moses said. “It showed he really wanted to win instead of bellying up and quitting.” The Raiders, who hammered Hanover 54-25, were led by a pair of triple winners: Alex Frowert (152 pounds) and William Rittenhouse (160 pounds). Patrick Henry, which defeated Hanover 47-36, also had a pair of triple winners: Landon Morris (120 pounds) and Dillon O’Keefe (132 pounds). Hanover was led by triple winners Jacob Epperly (220 pounds) and Dustin Smith (285 pounds).
R-MC volleyball off to strong season start attack errors as Gibson led in kills once again with 12 in a three-set sweep. The Battlers seemed destined for another sweep loss Saturday morning, especially after RandolphMacon had a devastating .785 kill percentage in the first set. Errors plagued the offensive attack for the rest of the match, with the Battlers winning Set 3 25-23 before the Yellow Jackets wrapped up the match in the fourth. The weekend concluded with the Yellow Jackets defeating the only other Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) school to field men’s volleyball, sweeping Eastern Mennonite to move to 5-1 all-time against the Royals, as Carrano led the attack with 18 kills. Sophomore setter Cade Terrell already has 110 assists, a key to the Yellow Jackets’ offensive success thus far. They’ll need that consistency when they travel to Eastern University just outside Philadelphia this weekend to face both Eastern and Cairn. “There’s a lot that we can clean up, but there’s a lot of positives which we can build on,” Taylor said.
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND — Imagine being a test pilot. Your first round with a possible prototype has its struggles, but is completed. The next two rounds are plagued by mechanical issues and cut short. However, it’s now round four, and the prototype now has to be the newest model in the hangar, ready to go at a moment’s notice. That, in essence, is what new head coach Christian Taylor and his Randolph-Macon men’s volleyball team faced this past week beginning their 2022 season. The program began in 2019, then saw both the 2020 and 2021 seasons cut short due to the pandemic. It’s safe to say that, after a win over Bluefield College Wednesday night, and with three more victories at home over the weekend, the Yellow Jackets are flying high. Randolph-Macon swept the Rams in three sets Wednesday, then welcomed Alderson Broaddus and Eastern Mennonite for a weekend series in Crenshaw Gymnasium, defeating the Battlers in two matches, 3-0 and 3-1, and besting the Royals 3-0 to start their season 4-0. “I was a little nervous, but it wasn’t any different than coming out as a player,” Taylor said after the opening triumph. “Once the first serve goes into play, all of the nerves go out the window.” The Yellow Jackets sport a roster where 11 of the 15 players are from the talentrich Richmond area. With Randolph-Macon’s foray into men’s volleyball in 2019, it gave area student-athletes a local collegiate option. It was a Bumpass native,
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Randolph-Macon’s Gio DeLuca winds up for one of his five kills in the Yellow Jackets’ 3-0 victory over Bluefield Wednesday night.
Louisa High School graduate Kolby Gibson, who led the Yellow Jackets past Bluefield. After the Rams gave away the first set 25-20 thanks to six service errors to go with seven attack errors, the second set was tied at 20-20. Gibson sent down a power kill in the middle of the floor
on the next point, later scoring from the right side for a 23-22 lead. The Rams tied the set at 24, but a service error by David Adkins of Bluefield gave the Yellow Jackets serve, and Gibson finished the 26-24 win with his third kill in the last six Randolph-Macon points. “I’ve known Kolby since he
was 14, and it’s been exciting to watch him mature as a volleyball player,” Taylor explained. “Everything he’s been putting into practice showed in this match.” The Yellow Jackets broke set three open early, forcing Bluefield to call timeout down 12-5. But the Rams fought back
later, using a 7-1 run to pull within three at 19-16. Jarrett Carrano (Patrick Henry) drew a kill on the next point, and Carrano and Gibson each found the Bluefield side of the floor to put the match away. In their first match with Alderson Broaddus, the Yellow Jackets committed just eight
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rally with a pair of 3-pointers. Charlie Rohr (12 points) added another and William Hopkins (who scored all five of his points in the fourth quarter) yet another. William Krickovic scored 12 points for the Hawks. Rival Axselle led the Raiders with 15 points. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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ism, or beautifying our gardens. But, sometimes they get away from us, escaping into the countryside, replacing our native plants and harming birds and other animals that depend upon them. Emily Gianfortoni, Virginia Master Naturalist, will tell us how to recognize the invaders and how to remove or control the ones we have around our homes. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/8632748. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Jewelry Making for Teens at the
Heart Health through Good Nutrition at the Ashland Branch Library Monday, Feb. 28, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Stroke and heart disease are the #3 and #1 killers in the U.S. Learn tips to help attain or maintain a healthy
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weight, cholesterol level, blood pressure, and blood sugar level to control your risk factors for these diseases. Registered dietitian, Melissa Janes with Chickahominy Health District, will cover recommendations regarding food groups, fiber, healthy fats, sugars, sodium, and alcohol. Learn cooking and shopping tips, how to reduce saturated and trans fats in your diet, learn about portion sizes, label reading and using healthy, flavorful herbs and spices to replace some of the sodium in your diet. Treat your heart to this fun and interactive sharing session during Heart Month! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8682908. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the
Ashland Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 26, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. For ages 12-18. Nothing beats a unique, made-just-for-you gift. Create some jewelry for someone you care about (even if it’s yourself!) Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8584752. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
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Dietitian, Senior Connections. Registration is required at https://
Virtual Programs
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8772435. Call 804-798-4072
Putting Together a Tasty (& Healthy) Lunchbox Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11:00 a.m. - noon When it’s time to break for lunch, what food calls your name? If you’ve come to work unprepared, it’s all too easy for the ease of the drive through or a quick deli stop to beat out healthy selections. Your best defense against a waistline-expanding lunch is a simple-to-prepare and tempting spread of foods that will have you anticipating lunch—and leaving your colleagues jealous of your brown bag. Presented by Beth Ehrensberger, Registered
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or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Hanover Branch Library
Take & Make Programs Learn about Heart Health at the Hanover Branch Library Pickup starts Tuesday, Feb. 15 Explore how a healthy lifestyle can go a long way to preventing cardiovascular disease. Stop by the Hanover Branch Library to pick up a kit of educational materials. Call 804-365-6210
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College Basketball: West Virginia at Baylor. (N) Football
see LIBRARY, pg. 26
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SNOWFLAKE Continued from pg. 6
taunts me with the knowledge that it is long overdue to be back in the box and put away to await next Christmas. On such a lazy day, it seemed a perfect time to relax and curl up in my living room chair with a book. My chosen reading? What could be more appropriate than “Snow Crystals” by W.A. Bentley and W.J. Humphreys? A brief tangent. I wanted to read this book, which has a whopping 10 pages of text and 202 pages of images, but didn’t think it was something I needed to own. So I put a request in at the library, which accepts suggestions from readers when ordering materials. Now I have had the chance to read it, and other Powhatan residents can check it out as well. There is also two chil-
dren’s books available, “Snowflake Bentley” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and “My Brother Loved Snowflakes” by Mary Bahr. I have mentioned quite a few times that I grew up in Texas, so snow was rarely part of my life or my thought process. I wasn’t quite as disbelieving as the King’s children in the 1956 musical “The King and I,” but my main concept of it came from watching movies beyond the occasional ice scare that literally caused everyone to go insane because they didn’t know how to drive in it or have proper attire. I say this because while many people may hear the name Wilson Bentley and automatically think of the “Snowflake Man,” he wasn’t on my radar until a few weeks ago. My favorite podcast, “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” did an episode about the Vermont farmer best known for being the first known
person to photograph a snowflake and posit that no two snowflakes are alike. He is an interesting man who was driven by a pure love of snow and the natural world to take a closer look at the frozen water particles I can see swirling around outside my window. There is a whole interesting history of his life and journey that I recommend people explore more, but briefly: As a child Wilson, who was born in February 1865, would painstakingly capture and examine snow crystals under a microscope. Not content to simply draw what he saw through a microscope passed down from his mother, Wilson convinced his parents to buy him an expensive camera that would take photographs through the microscope. It took him more than a year of trial and error, but on Jan. 15, 1885 – 137 years and a day before I am writing this
column – he obtained the first photomicrographs ever taken of an ice crystal. (Snowflakebentley.com) But did he crow his achievement to the world? Not yet. Over the next 13 years, he captured 400 micrographs of snow crystals before he went public with his work. From 1885 until December 1931, when he died, Wilson Bentley successfully photographed more than 5,000 snow crystals. A few weeks before he died, Bentley’s book, “Snow Crystals,” was published and included more than 2,400 images he photographed under a microscope – which brings me back to the present. I have been sitting here in this chair, alternately watching the snow swirl outside and looking at black and white images of snowflakes that existed for a few brief moments sometime between 1885 and 1931. I marvel at the intricacies of the
different designs. According to the book, snowflakes are colorless, so these designs are not places within the snowflake set apart by distinct colors, but “places that so disperse the light passing through them as to appear less bright than the adjacent portions of the crystal. This can be effected by at least four different things, ridges, grooves, cavities, and water films, and it is practically certain that all occur in varying degrees and abundance.” But this was never intended as a book report or a scientific article. It is just a simple reflection on a snowy day of the beauty all around us. Looking at the intricacies of these long melted snowflakes, I am in awe of their intricacies and so grateful that Wilson Bentley persevered through countless winter storms to capture their ephemeral beauty. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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. Making each one a witness! Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800
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"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org
Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746.7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net
UNITED METHODIST
Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org
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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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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around the Montpelier Park Loop with friends. A little bit of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), and a whole lot of book talking. Free water bottle while supplies last. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/8525477. Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.
Beating Hearts Club at the Montpelier Branch Library Monday, Feb. 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. We’re walking and talking! Prepare to talk about your favorite romance novel as you engage in a vigorous walk
Mystery Book Club at the Montpelier Branch Library Monday, Feb. 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join us for a monthly discussion on our favorite mystery titles. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call
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or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information. LOIS WICKHAM JONES/ MONTPELIER BRANCH LIBRARY
804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.
Lane for more information. COCHRANE ROCKVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Take & Make Programs
In Person Programs
Make Your Heart Happy at the Montpelier Branch Library Pickup starts Thursday, Feb. 10 Ages 12-18. Make someone feel special with a handcrafted card this year. Stop by the Montpelier Branch Library to pick up a kit of supplies and educational materials to make hand crafted cards at home, while supplies last. Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern
The Ins and Outs of Social Security at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This presentation will educate you on the many decisions involved in claiming Social Security, as well as their consequences, and provide strategies to maximize the benefits received. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8684298. Call 804-749-3146 or
visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. All about Loom Weaving at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 19, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Learn how to create a hand woven piece AND participate in a mindful art. Registration required https://
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8666548. Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Submitted by: Carolyn Garner, Adult Public Services Coordinator cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org 804365-6214
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LEGAL NOTICES
Legal Notices
VIRGINIA:
LEGAL NOTICES
CALVIN BANKS,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER
Plaintiff, VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER
v. Case No. CL21-004076-00
CATHERINE MICHELLE HARRISON, Petitioner
Defendants.
v.
WAYNE BANKS, et al.,
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Case No. CL21-3643
UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF EMILY BANKS TAYLOR, deceased, LUCY ANN TAYLOR a/k/a LUCY ANN JORDAN, deceased and JAMES JORDAN, JR., deceased, Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATIONS The object of this suit is to seek to quiet title to real property in the County of Hanover, Virginia, Tax Parcel No. 7863-61-6135, located at 12228 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA. 23015. There are set out in the Complaint a person or persons, as parties Respondent, by the following description: "Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Devisees, Successors and Assigns of Emily Banks Taylor, Lucy Ann Taylor a/k/a Lucy Ann Jordan, and James Jordan, Jr., all deceased" (the "Unknown Parties") who may assert an interest in this subject real property, the nature of such interest, if known, being described in the Complaint. UPON CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the aforesaid Unknown Parties are hereby ORDERED to appear before this Court on or before February 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., to do what is necessary to protect their interest. ENTERED: 12/29/2021 Patricia Kelly, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Peter G. Glubiak, Esquire, VSB #31271 GLUBIAK LAW OFFICE P.O. BOX 27 19840 King William Road King William, Virginia 23086 Email: pete@glubiaklaw.com Counsel for Petitioners
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Public Notice Listed below is the Board of Supervisors adopted meeting schedule for 2022. All meetings are scheduled to be held in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, unless otherwise noted. January – January 2023: Day
Date and Time
Type of Meeting
Wednesday
January 12, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
January 26, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
February 9, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
February 16, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Special Budget Meeting
Wednesday
February 23, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Special Budget Meeting
Wednesday
February 23, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
March 9, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
March 23, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
It is, therefore, ORDERED the said Parties Unknown appear in this Court on February 16th, 2022, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. ENTER: 12/22/2021
Wednesday
April 6, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Special Board Meeting-Budget Public Hearing
Patricia Kelly, Circuit Court Judge
Wednesday
April 13, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
April 27, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
May 11, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
May 25, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
June 22, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
July 27, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
August 24, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
September 14, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
September 28, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
October 12, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
October 26, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
November 9,2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
December 14, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday
January 11, 2023 - 2:00 P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
The object of this suit is to quiet title to certain real property briefly described as 10209 Jamestown Road, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, GPIN 7880-57-7990, being the same property conveyed to Alexander Banks by deed from William James Jefferson and Mahala Jefferson, his wife, dated January 8, 1918, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, on January 29, 1918, in Deed Book 65, at page 400 (as more particularly described in said deed, the "Property"). It appearing unto the Court, by affidavit filed according to law by the plaintiff, that there may be persons, whose names are unknown (collectively, the "Parties Unknown"), interested in the Property, who are made parties defendant herein by the following descriptions: (1) All unknown heirs, devisees, and successors in interest of Alexander Banks, Julia Winston Banks, James Harold Banks, Robert H. Banks, Andrew S. Banks, Tamer Banks Henry (also known as Tama Banks Henry), and Leroy Henry; and (2) All other persons claiming any interest in the real property briefly described as 10209 Jamestown Road, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, GPIN 7880-57-7990.
I ASK FOR THIS: Trevor B. Reid (VSB #77233) PARKER, POLLARD, WILTON & PEADEN, P.C. 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 205 Richmond, Virginia 23230-1655 (804) 262-3600 tel. / (804) 262-3284 fax treid@parkerpollard.com Counsel for the Plaintiff
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Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building at Hanover Courthouse, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a Regular Board Meeting.
Additionally, public hearings may be scheduled to begin as early as 6:00 p.m. If you need further information, please call the County Administrator’s Office at 365-6005. The Mechanicsville Local
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EDUCATION | Student News & Announcements UMGC students named to Dean's List Two local students were named to the Dean's List for the fall term at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. The local students were Vincent Church of Mechanicsville and Andrew Steele of Doswell. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022,
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University of Maryland Global Campus is a world leader in innovative educational models, with award-winning online programs in disciplines including biotechnology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and information technology that are in high demand in today's increasingly technical, global workplace. With an enrollment of some 90,000 students, UMGC offers open access with a global footprint and a specific mission-to meet the learning needs of students whose responsibilities may include jobs, family, and military ser-
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PUBLIC NOTICE ENVISION HANOVER: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS Hanover County is currently working with residents, businesses, landowners, and other community members to update the Comprehensive Plan, which is the County’s long-range vision for the future. The plan addresses a variety of topics, including land use, housing, economic development, and natural resources. It identifies objectives and strategies that can be implemented to realize the community’s vision for the future, serving as a guide for growth, development, and preservation. As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, a series of open houses are scheduled for early February. Participants may come any time during the open houses to learn more about the planning process and provide feedback regarding their vision for the community’s future. There will be different stations that participants can visit at their own pace during the open houses. Masks and social distancing are recommended. Tuesday, February 8, 2022 (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Oak Knoll Middle School Patrick Henry High School Thursday, February 10, 2022 (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Atlee High School Mechanicville High School Visit www.envisionhanover.com for more information about the planning process and ways to participate virtually, or contact the Planning Department at (804) 365-6171 or via email at envisionhanover@hanovercounty.gov. 28
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vice. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, including doctoral programs.
Bronte Holland named to President's List at Bob Jones University Bronte Holland, a freshman communication major from Mechanicsville, was among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 President's List. The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. BJU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions, and business. BJU has over 3,000 students from nearly every state and more than 40 countries. The university is committed to the truth of Scripture and to pursuing excellence in all we do.
Beaverdam native Eoin Rossman named to SRU’s fall 2021 dean’s list Eoin Rossman of Beaverdam was recognized on Slippery Rock University's dean's list for the fall 2021 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits. Slippery Rock University, founded in 1889, is a member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. The University is shaped by its normal school heritage and characterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that intentionally combines academic instruction with enhanced educational and learning opportunities that will help them succeed in their lives, professional careers and be engaged citizens. Today, SRU is a four-year, public, coeducational, comprehensive university offering a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,400 students. The University has earned full institutional accreditation through the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning and discipline specific accreditations. Located in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, the 660-acre campus is less than an hour north of
Pittsburgh, one hour south of Erie, and 45 minutes east of Youngstown, Ohio. Two major highways, I-79 and I-80, intersect with seven miles of the University, conveniently linking it to the entire Commonwealth and its contiguous regions.
Local area Shenandoah University students awarded Dean's List Shenandoah would like to honor the 1,024 students who made the Fall 2021 Dean's List. To be considered for the Dean's List, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Those students were: Madison Hening of Mechanicsville; Caleb Seiders of Mechanicsville; Kristen Sullivan of Mechanicsville; Mitchel Hale of Ruther Glen; Madeline Berkle of Glen Allen; Joshua Lewis of Ruther Glen; Maria Vucci of Mechanicsville; Cassidy Wells of Mechanicsville; Delanie Allard of Mechanicsville; Nathan Everette of Mechanicsville; Kayla Maxson of Mechanicsville; Jacob Barger of Mechanicsville; Megan Mahoney of Mechanicsville; Mark Isabelle of Bumpass; Abbey Ritter of Mechanicsville, and Philbert Nguyen of Mechanicsville Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With nearly 4,000 students in more than 200+ areas of study in seven different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge. Shenandoah students collaborate with accomplished professors who provide focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked. Through innovative partnerships and programs at both the local and global level, there are exceptional opportunities for students to learn in and out of the classroom. Shenandoah empowers its students to improve the human condition and to be principled professionals and leaders wherever they go. For more information, visit su.edu.
Eastern Mennonite University names local students to fall 2021 Dean's List Eastern Mennonite University congratulates the Fall Semester 2021 Dean's List honorees. The Dean's List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a see STUDENTS, pg. 30
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Willy, ID# 580306, is a 2-year-old male Hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Willy is your typical Hanover hound. He came to us as a stray back in October. At first, he was very skittish, but with a lot of TLC, Willy has become a sweetheart. He loves to run and play with the other dogs in the kennel. Willy does really well on a leash as well. He loves to go on walks. Willy has become much more comfortable around new people he meets. He will do best with a new owner who can continue to work with him. Laney, ID# 580450, is a 2-year-old female Hound. She has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Laney is another hound who has been with us for a while. She was picked WILLY up as a stray in late October. Laney is full of playful energy. She loves to run. Laney also is very social around all people. She does real well around most dogs. Laney enjoys going on long walks outside. She will do best with a new owner who can keep her active. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/ Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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Jessica Wolfram named to SNHU fall 2021 Dean's List Jessica Wolfram of Mechanicsville has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2021 Dean's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online
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