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Masks no longer required in HCPS Davidson to serve as interim supervisor
Unanimous decision supports Youngkin’s executive order
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By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local With a unanimous school board vote last week making masks optional in Hanover County schools, the district became the first in the Richmond metro area to abandon current policy requiring masks for all students. Earlier this month, Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield counties opted to maintain their current mask requirements, in effect defying Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent executive order that allows parents the right to opt out of the current requirement. While holding the vote was predictable based on previous actions of the board
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Interested parties packed the meeting room at the HCPS Central Office last week to express their views on changes to the current mandated mask policy in Hanover County. In the end, the School Board voted 7-0 to remove the current mask mandate.
regarding mask requirements, the unanimous vote on Monday, Jan. 24 was surprising. In August, the panel voted 4-3 to make masks optional in Hanover schools, but former Gov. Ralph Northam’s mandated policy requiring masks was instituted the following day.
“I think it’s important that it was unanimous,” South Anna school board representative Bob May said following the vote. A packed audience filled the board room, a majority of them in favor of Youngkin’s executive order, and took advantage of a one-
hour public comment period to express their dismay with the current policy. About two thirds of the speakers expressed support for Youngkin’s executive order and dismissed the benefits of mask wearing and noted the negative effects see MASKS, pg. 18
HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors appointed Robert Allen Davidson as the interim Beaverdam District supervisor last week. Davidson will fill the seat of the late Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, who the board had honored during a previous meeting for his 38 years of dedicated service. According to Madam Chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek, the Chickahominy District supervisor, a wide variety of interested Beaverdam community members applied for the vacant position. While it was a difficult decision for board members to select among a pool of many qualified people, Kelly-Wiecek presented Davidson on Wednesday, Jan. 26 as a “fine nominee who will represent the citizens well.” Davidson has served the
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Angela Kelly-Wiecek announces the nomination of Robert Allen Davidson for interim supervisor of the Beaverdam District during the Jan. 26 board of supervisors meeting.
public safety and law enforcement community of Hanover County for over 30 years and now works in corporate intelligence and security. He has extensive knowledge of government and experience in budgeting and allocation, according to Kelly-Wiecek. “Anyone who will spend that amount of time in public see DAVIDSON, pg. 4
Superintendent’s 2022-23 proposed budget receives rave reviews By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County school board members listened to a series of glowing reviews regarding the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget at a special public hearing held last week at the Central Office. The comments included praise for salary increases for all employees included in the proposal, but also commended the efforts of administrators to devise a plan
that meets the needs of teachers and students in a challenging environment. Hanover school superintendent Dr. Michael Gill presented that budget earlier in the month, and the board is scheduled to consider the proposal at its Feb. 8 regular meeting. In addition to providing salary increases of at least 5% for all school employees, the $277.5 million proposal also adds positions to address growing needs in career and technical educa-
tion (CTE), mental health and emotional well being, advanced studies and behavioral management. The plan also establishes a training academy to assist provisionally certified teachers in obtaining full accreditation. Atlee High School principal John Wheeler spoke on behalf of all high school principals in the county and said he’d witnessed a number of school budgets in his 24-year career in public education, but this one stood out in his mind.
“In my 21 years as an administrator – including the past 12 as a high school principal – I have seen a number of budgets proposed and implemented,” he said. “I have never, however, seen a budget like Dr. Gill’s 2022-23 budget that has been proposed.” He explained his reasoning. “As we continue to experience yet another challenging school year I’m extremely impressed with the commitsee BUDGET, pg. 2
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ment to meet the ever-changing needs and complex needs of our students and families….while doing everything in our power to care for those who take care of our children, our incredible employees.” Chickahominy Middle School principal Mark Beckett echoed those sentiments.
“I’m here this evening to express our support and appreciation of the superintendent’s budget,” Beckett said. “As we all know and understand, the previous years during the pandemic have created many challenges. However, through every obstacle and the everyday pivots that teacher and every employee made…. rose to the challenge and continued to make a difference in
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our children’s lives everyday,” he said. “We as the middle school team, thank Dr. Gill and his senior staff for creating a budget that shows their commitment to both students and staff of Hanover County schools.” Highlights of Gill’s proposed budget includes a 5% salary increase for all employees effective July 1, 2022, with longevity salary enhancements that could result in some employees receiving up to a 7% salary increase. The budget creates eight new positions to support student mental health, counseling and behavioral management and provides salary increases to some targeted areas. The plan also implements an assigned substitute plan for each campus and continues compensation for teachers who are forced to cover classes due to the substitute shortage. Two positions are planned to support workbased training programs and CTE, and provides advanced studies coordinator at each high school campus. A parttime safety coordinator is also included in the proposal. Gene Matthews, president of Hanover Education Association, said its members appreciated the cooperation of county and school leaders to compile this year’s budget and provide salary increases for all school employees. Hanover Professional Educators president Bill Callahan said, “Our associations emphatically support the improvements in the teachers’ salary scale,” he said. “Although all employees will receive a minimum 5% raise, additional funding will be spent to bolster the salaries of employees who have served HCPS the longest,” Callahan added. “This is a very positive step for county educators and one that our members greatly appreciate.”
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Jacob Byers of CAP and JROTC joins U.S. Navy after years of service Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Jacob Byers, 1st lieutenant in both Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and JROTC, left last month for the next chapter of his life with the U.S. Navy. During his three years as a member of the Hanover Composite Squadron in the Civil Air Patrol, Byers participated in a total of three encampments and earned numerous awards, including the Crisis Service Award, which was established to recognize membership during periods when the entire organization was under significant stress responding to a nationwide emergency. He also volunteered at many CAP events and organized a cadet trip to the Naval Academy as his last big accomplishment with the CAP program. In addition to his active participation in CAP, Byers was also a member of the Atlee High School JROTC for four years prior to graduating. During that time, he participated in drill team events, raider team and color guard. Byers’ dedication to both CAP and JROTC will serve him well in a military career. He hopes to use the leadership skills he has gained to help him have a successful lifelong military career. He hopes to travel the world, meet a multitude of new people and learn as much as he can. For more information on
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One person killed, three injured in fiery crash Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle car crash in Hanover County that killed one person and injured two others and a state trooper. At 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, the state police responded to a single-vehicle crash in southbound lanes of I-95 at the 92-mile marker in Hanover County. The vehicle ran off the road into the trees and caught fire on impact. A trooper and VDOT Safety Services Patrol employee pulled the driver and two passengers from the burning vehicle. There is one confirmed fatality. The remaining two are being treated for serious injuries at VCU Medical Center. The trooper sustained minor burns during the rescue of the vehicle’s occupants. Photo courtesy of Virginia State Police The crash remains under investigation. Submitted by Sgt. Jessica B. Shehan, public information Virginia State Police at the scene in southbound lanes of I-95 at the 92-mile marker in Hanover County. officer for the Virginia State Police.
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue block of Windsor Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 9500th block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10200th block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.
Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 8200th block of Carter Lane, Mechanicsville. Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 7200th block of Walnut Grove Court, Mechanicsville. DWI: First offense was reported in the 7000th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Eluding police: Failure to stop in an attempt to escape or elude was reported in the 200th block of Arbor Oak Drive/Brown Bark Place, Ashland.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 8100th
Identity fraud: Use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8500th block of Steeplebush Place,
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Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from an auto was reported in the 9000th
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Theft of firearms, regardless of value, not from a person was reported in the 10200th block of Ashcake see SHERIFF’S, pg. 27
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Lee Park Herbarium presentation by Katarina Spears Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Pocahontas Chapter is pleased to offer, for your educational delight, Katarina Spears. She will be presenting on the exceptional and significant Lee Park Herbarium, featuring collected specimens and artwork from the Petersburg Legends Historical Park and Nature Conservancy Wildflower Sanctuary as a special collection from the Lora M. Robins Archive at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. More information about the park can be found here: http://forgottengarden. leeparkpetersburg.org/wpa.html. This rare peek into this collection will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 via Zoom. Spears is the current library and archives manager of the Lora M. Robins Library at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond. She holds a B.A. in art history, an M.A. in public anthropology and is completing her master's in library and information science in May 2022. With 30 years of experience working in museums and libraries, Spears has worked for a wide range of cultural organizations, including
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safety obviously has a deep and abiding commitment to serving others in their community,” Kelly-Wiecek said. “And I think that he will serve us well.” Ashland Supervisor Faye O. Prichard called for a round of applause for those who willingly submitted their names for nomination, which can be a difficult process. “You know, it has become an overworked idiom to say that we had an embarrassment of riches in any process, but we had an embarrassment of riches,” Prichard said. W. Canova Peterson, supervisor for the Mechanicsville District, expressed similar appreciation for the volunteers’ eagerness to serve in the difficult position. “Those who were not appointed, which is a lot people tonight, don’t think you’re off the hook,” Peterson said. “If you’re that willing to
serve, we’ve got places you’re going to be able to serve. And we’re going to be turning all those names over to our new Beaverdam representative as resources to help him or her.” All board members voted in favor of Davidson’s nomination. Davidson will now serve on the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Committee, Cannery Advisory Committee, Facility Space Needs Committee and will be an alternate on the Finance Committee. F. Michael Herzberg, supervisor of the Cold Harbor District, will now serve on the Safety and Security Committee, which will be chaired by Sean Davis, supervisor of the Henry District. Susan P. Dibble, supervisor of the South Anna District, will now serve on the Capital Region Airport Commission. Davidson will be sworn in and seated at the Feb. 9 meeting. He will serve until a special election is held later this year.
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The importance of New Year’s resolutions By Christina Amano Dolan Editor fell into a conversation recently about how, to my astonishment, February was just around the corner. I sat and pondered this on the drive home, staring out the window and wondering to myself, “Where did the time go?” It felt like just yesterday, I thought, that I had toasted my family to the New Year with excited anticipation and holiday cheer. Now I begin to wonder, as the New Year seems to already flit by, “Where did my New Year’s resolutions go?” Now I’m sure no one truly outgrows the written lists or mental notes of their resolutions, as the long-practiced tradition cannot simply vanish into thin air. But as I began to talk with my friends about their resolutions, they each gave me a perplexed look followed by, “I didn’t make any.” I’ve come to the conclusion that as I’ve grown older and become much busier, time has begun to quicken its pace. Rather than seeming to stand in distinct phases, moving from month to
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month and holiday to holiday, I’ve often found myself checking the calendar. “How is it already December?” I remember marveling at how Christmas seemed to creep up around the corner. Now I find myself wondering why I haven’t thought of any resolutions. Perhaps it’s because I no longer sit in an elementary school classroom for hours on end, constantly eyeing the school calendar for when the magic holiday month will appear. Maybe it’s because I don’t have the reminder from my mother to begin writing out my New Year’s resolutions, which I never truly appreciated before. Growing up, my family always had the tradition of writing out our resolutions on pieces of paper and sharing them at the breakfast table on Jan. 1. Before we would proclaim our wishes for the newest year, we would take turns reading aloud our resolutions from the year before. It was always liberating and rewarding, as we read the hopes of our past selves and came to realize we had fulfilled most of them – almost as if we were glancing at our own personal time capsules. Even if they were as small as getting a good grade in our
most difficult class or cutting back on our junk food intake, these tokens of victory allowed us to take a pause and look at the time that had gone by. It allowed us to bravely look ahead, remembering any past uncertainties about life we may have had and how we overcame them. Now I understand the importance of New Year’s resolutions, at least for myself. With all the uncertainties that adulthood provides, especially with the looming uncertainty that the pandemic brings, it’s important to take a pause from life and recognize the past resolutions accomplished. Rather than fret over where the busy months have gone, I can instead look ahead at how promisingly linear time truly is. I can instead recognize how, just as time ceases to move backwards, we continue to move forwards and grow as individuals. Even if the first day of the year has already passed, I will sit down and write out my resolutions for the months to come. I look forward to the day that I can glance at my time capsule and wonder, in amazement and satisfaction, “Where did the time go?”
When it comes to grocery shopping sometimes, I have to be reminded By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I never make a list before I embark on a trip to the grocery store. That unwillingness to properly prepare has resulted in numerous return trips and countless recipes that were completed missing one or more ingredients. Having said that, I’ve convinced myself that a sharp memory eliminates the need for things like to-do lists or grocery reminders, a belief that has since been discredited on almost a daily basis.
Unlike my mother and her precise plan of grocery shopping, trips to the grocery store are not pre planned in this household, and on many occasions, the trip is made when time or schedule permits. Following a night meeting recently, I stopped at the grocery store on the way home for some needed items. I had that aforementioned mental list firmly planted in my mind as I entered. As I arrived in the dairy section, it was immediately apparent that other customers had long ago depleted the selection. I shrugged it off as a minor disappointment and searched for a carton of eggs.
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Again, no luck as only a number of empty cardboard boxes stared back at me from the normally overflowing stock. The trend continued until I had completed my list and still had not the first item in my empty cart. I must have looked confused because a kind manager asked me if I found everything I needed. Now, I could have replied that I absolutely found nothing that I needed, but I was more diplomatic. “Yes, as long as it’s not milk, eggs, bread or lettuce,” I joked. “Or chicken,” he added.
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He explained that even on the best of days, the stock was usually depleted by evening on many items, and the best selection was available earlier in the day. I suppose that arriving at the grocery store and leaving without a single item on your list is not the end of the world. The incident also reminded me that, as Americans, we’re not used to having life’s necessities being unavailable or not accessible – as witnessed by the collective national freak out over the lack of toilet paper and paper towels during the pandemic. As I listened to news accounts later that evening that provided details about the shortages and supply chain problems, I wondered if what seem like major issues to many of us are normal life for others in foreign lands. I was lucky enough to spend a winter in Negril, Jamaica many decades ago. Not only was it one of the best vacations I’ve taken, it also opened my eyes to different cultures; and going to the grocery store was all the proof any see REMIND, pg. 13
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Hanover Tavern’s first ever ‘ParaCon’ a success
How the growing paranormal community is preserving history By Christina Amano Dolan Editor
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ANOVER – The Hanover Tavern recently held its first ever “ParaCon,” drawing together the growing paranormal community while raising awareness for historical preservation. With over 200 tickets sold and approximately $5,000 raised for the preservation of the historical Hanover Tavern, the conference proved to be a great success. The weekend of paranormal events kicked off on Friday, Jan. 21 featuring a three-course dinner accompanied by macabre tales told by Chris and Beth Houlihan of Richmond Historic Haunts Tour Company. A VIP paranormal investigation was held later that night, accompanied by “The Ghost Finders,” Richmond Historic Haunts, Transcend Paranormal and other investigative groups. Saturday’s “ParaCon” event provided a full day of activities for the general public, with tables set up by local and out-of-state vendors and a series of presentations in the theater given by paranormal researchers including “The Ghost Finders.” Other fun services were provided, such as tarot-card readings and a gallery reading by The Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders. The night concluded with a dinner
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Pictured above left: Historian and author Carson Hudson presents the history of witchcraft in Colonial Virginia to audience members in the theater. Local vendors such as RED VEIN Escape (located in downtown Ashland) and Ghostbusters, Virginia (a nonprofit organization) along with out-of-state vendors, such as “The Ghost Finders” (television show streamed on multiple platforms) entertain attendees in the tavern’s Coach House.
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thing from spiritual, historical to scientific exploration of the developing field of study. “It’s okay to have different kinds of groups… there’s not just one right way to do things,” Megan Deputy from “The Ghost Finders” said during a group discussion. “And that’s why I think we should just continue to support out fellow paranormal community.” Among the groups present was the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI), a nonprofit organization based outside of Richmond and Virginia’s oldest paranormal research soci-
ety. The group is dedicated to conducting research into the paranormal in a non-metaphysical matter, using strict scientific methods to obtain tangible data. CPRI Vice President Jack Trammel, Ph.D., presented a study conducted by the group on the relationship between temperature change and anomalies that occur. Trammel additionally explored the concept of “micro-events” defined as occurring in a space that is smaller than the mass of an average human being. “When you start to consider that a lot of paranormal events could be microevents, it’s no wonder we have a hard time capturing them,” Trammel said. One of the most significant features of the day’s events
surrounded the historical exploration of the paranormal. Steve Dills, director of Transcend Paranormal and president of the Hanover Tavern Foundation, offered a presentation on paranormal activity in the tavern and the history that surrounds the site. The Hanover Tavern stands as one of the oldest surviving taverns in the United States, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War era. The original tavern was built in 1733, hosting various prominent figures such as George Washington, Patrick Henry, Marquis de Lafayette, Lord Cornwallis, P.T. Barnum and Edgar Allen Poe. The earliest surviving portion of the building dates back to 1791. The Hanover Tavern Foundation, a nonprofit orga-
nization, has been dedicated to preserving the historic landmark since 1990 and providing educational programming and other events for the community. Dills further explored how interest in the paranormal enhances the public’s interest in history, aiding in the preservation of some of Virginia’s most historical sites. “With the paranormal, there are a lot of folks that find that a very wildly interesting topic, right? It's one of the last unknowns,” Dills said. “And so while [Transcend Paranormal] is not only trying to research and understand that, we're also utilizing our passion as like a medium or a vehicle to teach people history.” According to Dills, many see TAVERN, pg. 14
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BAKER, Carolyn Gibson "Lynn," 89, passed from this life to Eternity with our Lord on January 11, 2022, in Staley, N.C. Lynn's surviving family includes her daughters, Cindy B. Morgan (Bill - dec.) and Jenny B. Panchision (Mike); and sons, Gary Baker (Debbie) and Matt Baker (Diane). Her son, Curtis Baker, preceded her in death. Lynn had 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Lynn was married to the late John G. Baker for 56 years. They lived in Middlesex County, Va., for 45 years and were active members of the Middlesex County Master Gardeners and Church of the Visitation Catholic Church. In 2013, she relocated to Hanover County, where she attended Calvary Chapel Mechanicsville and in July of 2021, she moved to Staley, N.C. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. There will be a private burial service in Middlesex County in the spring of 2022. We request that donations be made in memory of Carolyn Baker to the PKD Foundation at pkdcure.org/give/ or by calling 816-931-2600.
real estate broker for 52 years. He loved camping, traveling and "treasure" hunting. His younger days were spent racing motorcycles and volunteering as a motorist assistant for the Henrico County Police Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Blanton Sr. and Rosa Winkler Blanton. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Sandy, whom he adored; his daughter, Paula Welsh (Jimmy); his stepchildren, whom he loved like his own, Joey Beninghove (Stephanie) and Marie Lawson (Brandon); his sister, Barbara Leigh; and his grandchildren, Maddie, Matthew, Abby, Micah, Lily, Piper, Harper, Maddox and Willow. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family asks for donations to be made in memory of Bill to the Alzheimer's Association.
BLANTON, William "Bill" Jr., 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2022. Bill was a kind and loving man. He loved life and fought hard to enjoy every day he was given here on earth. His strength to face the battle was admirable and made an impact on so many. Bill was a
PAUL, Richard Graham, 90, of Old Church, peacefully passed away at home Monday, January 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruby Mae Paul; and his par-
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ents, James R. and Hazel G. Paul. He is survived by three children, Deborah Allen (Roy), Denise Rodriguez and Richard W. Paul (Tammy); five grandchildren, Graham (Jessica), Sarah, Lauren (Graham), Emily and Megan; three great-grandchildren, Trentin, Nevaeh and Aubriana. Richard was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War conflict. He enjoyed building homes as a contractor, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He found great pleasure in smoking a good cigar and drinking cheap whiskey. His sage advise for a good life: Have a good wife, good children, a good horse and a good dog; and he felt that he was blessed with all those things. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local animal shelter.
and her faith was the most important thing to her. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, in the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. The interment will follow in Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
LAVERI, Margaret Carroll, 79, of Aylett, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Hazel Johnson Carroll; and a brother, Roy Carroll. She is survived by her four children, Dara Ruppert, Craig Nash (Kimberly), Laurey Dann (Michael) and John Laveri (Melia Diana); 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Terry; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a member of SRBC
SUE OVERTON LINK
LINK, Sue Overton, 81, of Mechanicsville, passed away January 29, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Link; two daughters, Arlene Link Traylor (Monte) and Cindi Link Noel; four grandchildren, Jacob Traylor (Katie), Lauren Paige Traylor, Christina Noel Mehta (Shalin) and Brittany Nicole Noel; one great-grandson, Cole Bryce Traylor; one sister, Mildred O. Newton; and three brothers, Willie, Shirley and Roy Overton. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 11, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to At Home Care Hospice.
WILLIAM C. LONG
LONG, William C., “Bill,” 68, of Richmond, passed away on January 21, 2022, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s for the last seven years. Bill was born in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Earl and Joan Long; brothers, Brad Long and Buckner Long; and by a very special niece who was more like a daughter, Victoria Lynne. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 42 years, Mary Steffensen Long; his brother, Joseph Long; his sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were very special to Bill and he was very generous in his love and support of them. Bill graduated from Hermitage High School in 1971. One of his first jobs, and the one at which he had the most fun, was Shakey’s Pizza Parlor on Broad Street. He was sharing stories about Shakey’s as recently as last week. His professional career began at Weyerhauser Company, where he worked for eight years before moving on to Bear Island Paper Company, both in Doswell, Va. He valued the many relationships he formed at Bear Island before retiring in May 2015. Bill had an avid passion for photography. He enjoyed taking, developing and sharing pictures of the many trips and outings that Mary and Bill took together and with family. He was recognized over the years as an
amateur photographer, receiving numerous awards. His other passions included traveling, going to the beach and working in the yard. He had a great sense of humor, which was often exhibited through telling stories and playing pranks he carried out on family and friends. The family received visitors at Bliley’s Funeral Home on Staples Mill Road on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception immediately following. The interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a tribute gift may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: act.alz.org. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and doctors at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital and Affinity Hospice for the care and compassion they gave to Bill during his last days.
wink. In addition to his parents and four brothers; he was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 59 years, Nancy; and their son, Kevin. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Roy and Linda, of Mechanicsville and David and Joyce, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Lee, Matt (Ashley), Tyler and Cory Peay, all of Mechanicsville and Rachel and Shannon Peay, of Midlothian; and great-grandchildren, Ellanor and Bennett Peay, of Mechanicsville. He was a long-time member of Leigh Street Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and sang in the choir. Garland was a gracious husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m., with services that began at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.
GARLAND L. PEAY SR.
PEAY, Garland L. Sr., 88, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2022. Born in Richmond and raised in Church Hill, he was the fourth son of the late Eugene and Thelma Peay. Garland proudly served with his brothers and cousins in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues and the Virginia Army National Guard. He was a skilled auto mechanic whose love of anything with a motor would lead to as many hours spent working at home as at work. He could repair any vehicle, but was known as a Chevy man. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love of social gatherings, his great smile and his dry sense of humor, often followed by a
JAMES GRAYSON SHIPP
SHIPP, James "Jim" Grayson, 82, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Mildred Ruffin Shipp; sister, Louise Greer; and sons, James "Gregory" and Steven Wayne Shipp. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Shipp; daughter, Amy Stewart (Chris); sister, Virginia Shipp; and grandchildren, Nicole and Savannah Shipp, Caleb and Luke Stewart; special long-time friends, Kenny Covington and Jackie Cosby; and many other loving family members. Jim was dedi-
cated to the produce industry until retiring to enjoy time with his grandchildren and fishing on the Rappahannock River. He was a devout member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, where he enjoyed fellowship with many friends. His family honored him on Thursday, January 27, 2022, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., with service that followed at Bennett's Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Walnut Grove Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
LINDA SCOTT WATSON
WATSON, Linda Scott, 71, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 22, 2022. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grannie and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Lola Scott. Linda leaves behind a loving husband of 51 years, Ken Watson; three children, Dawn Watson-Bronner (Rob), Melissa Orange (Jesse) and Kenneth Watson (Jaimee); six grandchildren, Justin Dodson, Tiffany Dodson, Colby Browning, Jordy Browning, Jaden Browning and Rylee Watson; her sister, Caroline Hudgins (Wayne); her sister-
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in-law, Janice Caldwell (Steve); and nieces and nephews and other extended family. She retired from Henrico County Schools with over 30 years of service. She was laid to rest at Washington Memorial Park.
O B YANCEY III
YANCEY, O B, III, departed this life early on January 25, 2022, at age 69, ending a long, hard-fought battle with cancer that he endured with humility and perseverance. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Yancey; daughter, Kathy Carroll (Craig); sons, Frederick A. Dearhart Jr. (Laura) and Bryce Yancey (Melanie); sister, Kathy Lee; nine grandchildren, Erick, Murphey, Avery, Kensi, Ruby, Carson, Daniel, Maggie and Jessi; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, O B "Bill" Yancey Jr. and Margaret "Maggie" Yancey; and sister, Evelyn Hembree. O B followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by becoming a carpenter and general contractor. Ultimately, he became a master craftsman, then started and ran his own custom cabinetmaking business, Woodwright's Cooperative. O B was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Hatcher Cole Associate Lodge in Mechanicsville for many
years and served as president. He was an honorary member of the West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad in Montpelier and supported the squad with special events. O B was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for both hunting and fishing. He was a longtime member of Walnut Hill Hunt Club in Caroline County, serving as president, and was a member of the Bassholes Fishing Club at Lake Gaston. The family wishes to thank the Virginia Cancer Institute staff (notably Dr. M. Kelly Hagan), the bone marrow transplant team at VCU see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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for their help in his long battle with cancer and Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for its care and support in his final days. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 4, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 276, Montpelier, Va. 23192.
YATES, Mr. Wanlace Eugene Sr., passed away on January 10, 2022. Born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1937 to Wanlace Basil Yates and Gladys Jewell Ratcliffe Yates, he grew up in Hanover, Virginia and attended Washington-Henry
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Coastal Carolina University recently released the names of the Hanover County residents who earned academic honors in the fall 2021 semester. Nearly 1,000 students earned a spot on the President’s List for the fall 2021 semester at Coastal Carolina University. Students re cognized include: Joshua Altman, an Intelligence & National Security Studies major from Mechanicsville; Bryson Baxter, a Recreation and Sport Management major from Montpeilier; Jordan Harrison, a Marine Science major from Mechanicsville; Madison Klump, a Public Health major from Ashland and Margaret Lavender, a Digital Culture and Design major from Mechanicsville. Nearly 2,500 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the
Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Students recognized include: Sierra Baxter, a Recreation and Sport Management major of Montpeilier; Noelani Coleman, a Public Health major of Mechanicsville; Nora Mouer, a Marine Science major of Mechanicsville; Hailey Quinn, an Exercise and Sport Science major of Mechanicsville; Madeline Schuetze, a Marine Science major of Glen Allen; Kyla Sharp, a Psychology major of Mechanicsville; Amber Shore, a Marine Science major of Mechanicsville and Rachel Summitt, a Communication major of Glen Allen. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 95 major fields of
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Hopson performs in Bridgewater College Holiday Extravaganza Bridgewater College’s music
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Ensembles performing at both extravaganzas include the Chorale, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble. Eighty-one students in 12 different music ensembles took part in the performances. see STUDENT, pg. 14
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and seafood. I never again questioned the value of living in a country that assures its public access to almost any type of food imaginable while still acknowledging the fact that many in our country can’t afford it. But, I can’t say it wasn’t annoying to return home bagless from my recent visit to my local grocery store. I’m thinking another winter in Negril might reinstall the necessary perspective to appreciate what we do have in this country, and how you can’t sweat the little things like an empty milk aisle or a ransacked bread counter. And, believe me, buying eggs or bacon singularly isn’t so bad, if you get to eat the results barefooted.
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historic sites rely on nonprofits or private owners for preservation or restoration funding, and the upkeep of these historic sites are often very expensive. Transcend Paranormal is a local paranormal investigation group that aims to keep historic sites afloat through fundraising group investigations, ghost tours and other events, raising over $90,000 for various historical sites in the last three years. The group has volunteered their services to the Hanover Tavern Foundation and investigated the site for close to 10 years. “The hope is that by bringing people along
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Jasmine Hopson of Mechanicsville performed in the Chamber Strings. The performances were free and open to the public. Bridgewater College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in the Central Shenandoah Valley. Founded in 1880, it was the state’s first private, coeducational college. Today, it is home to approximately 1,500 students.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members Several local people recently
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through these paranormal investigations, that they will understand the importance of these locations, the importance of them staying there for people to visit and learn from and become passionate about the history,” Dills said. Transcend Paranormal and other groups present at the event have participated in a similar paranormal conference in previous years, located at Fleetwood Church in Brandy Station, Virginia. While last month’s paranormal conference was the first to be held at the Hanover Tavern, Dills believes it was a great success and hopes to transform the “ParaCon” into an annual event. The Hanover Tavern holds various fundraising events throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events, visit https:// hanovertavern.org/.
were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Those students were: Bryce Bowles of Doswell at Virginia Commonwealth University; Ashley Childress of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Gabrielle Combs of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Sachiko Murakami of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Jennifer Ramachandran of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Joyce Swenson of Mechanicsville at Virginia
Commonwealth University; Briar Waite of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Rachel Wood of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Carlee Porch of Montpelier at Virginia Commonwealth University; Victoria Brown of Rockville at Virginia Commonwealth University; Haley Williams of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Kimberly Stokes of Mechanicsville at Virginia Commonwealth University. They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni see STUDENT, pg. 18
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Grace Christian School’s expansion will begin on Feb. 7 and is slated to last 15 to 18 months. On Jan. 15, the school broke ground on the $6 million dollar, 18,000-square-foot expansion project.
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race Christian School in Hanover County is growing! On Jan. 15, the school broke ground on a $6 million dollar, 18,000-squarefoot expansion project that will add 11 classrooms, including two stateof-the-art science classrooms, an art studio and a STEM lab, along with an office wing, cafeteria, new athletic locker rooms and an athletic weight room. Grace Christian, located off Atlee Road, started as a vision among several local parents in 2010 to devel-
op a Christ-centered environment with high educational standards. In December 2012, Mechanicsville Church of Christ (recently renamed Grace Christian Church) graciously offered to host the school in their modern and exceptional education wing. Grace Christian School officially opened its doors in 2013, welcoming 34 students in grades six through 10. The school’s first graduating class was in June 2016. Now in its ninth year, 222 youths from nine localities attend Grace, which prepares students for success through a strong curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, service awareness and an emphasis on
technology. The school boasts 30 faculty members who excel in getting to know all students and their individual learning styles so they can best meet their needs academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally. “We want to prepare students for whatever call God has placed on their lives,” said Head of School Kathryn Bremner, who is also part of the original founding parent group. "School experiences have the ability to change and shape a child’s life. We are excited that the new addition will allow us to share our vision with 400 secondary students." As school enrollment has grown and continues to grow annually,
Grace has outgrown the available space at Grace Christian Church. Currently the school uses all church classrooms, the chapel for lunch, the vestibule for classes and two modular classrooms. “From the beginning, Grace Christian Church has wholeheartedly supported the mission of Grace Christian School,” said Jethro Piland, chair of the school’s board of directors. “We are grateful to walk this expansion road together, all with the goal of providing an excellent academic environment that prepares more youth to be strong Christian leaders in the community.” Norman Construction will over-
see the project, which begins Feb. 7 and is slated to last 15 to 18 months. The construction portion of the project will be supported by both Grace Christian School and Grace Christian Church. The school is also embarking on a $600,000 capital campaign to outfit the building with the classroom, office, technology and athletic resources it needs in the new space, as well as upgrades in some of the existing spaces. For more information on the school, admissions (which are open now for the fall of 2022), the expansion project or the capital campaign to outfit the addition, visit graceschool.net.
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THE UNIVERSE FROM THE CENTER
The flawless launch of the James Webb Space Telescope By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue pandemic restrictions at the present time, with anticipated reopening for public viewing in the spring. Watch the web site (https://www.rmc.edu/ keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call Dr. Michael Rodruck at 804-752-7344.
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have long admired people who can do origami – I’m not one of them! A colleague returned from a trip to Japan several years back having learned how it is done and gave me a lovely origami dove as a Christmas gift. But folding paper into a beautiful object is one thing. Imagine folding a space telescope into a small package so it would fit on top of its rocket, and then figuring out how to unfold it as it makes its way a million miles beyond Earth into solar orbit! It’s headed for a point called L2
– a so-called liberation point where it can maintain station with a minimum of on-board thruster fuel expenditure. That’s the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) which was launched on Christmas Day from French Guyana on an Ariane V rocket. This heavy lift vehicle is 5.4 meters (about 18 feet) in diameter. JWST features a primary mirror 7 meters (about 21 feet) in diameter, with a heat reflecting Sun shield the size of a tennis court. It is quite the origami task to mesh the two, and then to unfold the telescope! Failure to complete any of the “unfolding” steps means the 10 billion dollar telescope is useless, some 300 plus “criticality 1” steps for which there is no alternative. The main mirror is 18 hexagonal segments which had to be folded and unfolded precisely. The Sun shield is five ultra-thin layers which must be unrolled and stretched taught. Again, failure is not an option. This shield is essential to keep the infrared telescope ultra-cold or else its own emissions would swamp the instruments. The good news is the launch was
Next month we’ll write about what JWST is going to be looking for.
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flawless (“nominal” in NASA-speak) so much so that minimal fuel will be needed to insert into its L2 orbit, extending its projected useful life beyond the 10 year “nominal” mission. Sun shield extension and tensioning was on time and flawless. The mirror unfolding was nominal. As this is written, the 18 mirror segments are being moved slowly into their operational configuration to be followed by adjusting their orientation for precise focus. (Unlike the Hubble telescope, these mirrors were fully tested on the ground before final folding for launch.) Kudos to the engineers for a flawless (so far) design and execution!
New Moon is on Feb. 1 at 12:46 a.m. (note that for time zones west of here, this New Moon happens in January); First Quarter is on Feb.8 at 8:50 a.m.; Full Moon is on Feb. 16 at 11:57 a.m.; and Last Quarter is on Feb. 23 at 5:32 p.m. All times are Eastern Standard. Evening planet watchers get a rest this month. Mercury, Venus and Mars are all pre-dawn targets. Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation on Feb. 16. At mid-month, about two hours after sunset, we find the constellation Perseus at zenith. This is not home to a lot of bright stars, but you can find the interesting variable binary Algol about 8 degrees to the northwest. (My undergraduate advisor discovered a third component to this system and elicited groans from a meeting when he announced that “Algol is divided into three parts.” Students of Latin and
readers of Caesar will know whence that comes!) Turning to the northeast, bright Capella, about 58 degrees above the horizon, is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga. Behind you, to the southeast at 65 degrees elevation, Aldebaran marks the bright heart of the Bull, the constellation Taurus. The Pleiades are to the south, a bit higher at 76 degrees. To the east, we see the bright “twins” of Castor above Pollux in the constellation Gemini. They’re not even the same brightness, but they’ve been paired as such since antiquity. Below these two, at about 23 degrees your binoculars will reveal the open cluster known as the Beehive. Orion needs no introduction! If readers have questions about astronomy in particular (or science in general) that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc. edu. (I have retired from RandolphMacon College but will continue these columns and use of this email address for the foreseeable future.)
Upcoming programs at Ashland/Hanover area Pamunkey 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
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Ashland Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 9, 4 - 6 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 in-home 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 – 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 see LIBRARY, pg. 25
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All-Metro player of the year Demond Claiborne A King William running back, is motivated by his mother’s work ethic By Zach Joachim Richmond Times-Dispatch King William senior running back Demond Claiborne lives by a motto: “I’ll never let my mom outwork me.” The 2021 All-Metro player of the year’s mother, Tomeka Claiborne, is a single parent with five sons, of which Demond is the second-oldest. She works three jobs, at a DoubleTree, Sheraton and JCPenney, to support her family. “If she’s working three jobs, I’m going to do something that day to help me match up to the amount of hours she puts in,” said Claiborne, who led the Cavaliers to a 13-1 mark and the Class 2 championship, the program’s second state title and first since 2000. “She works all day long. Most definitely my biggest hero. ... My mom basically did everything for me my entire life, me and my brothers. She was my backbone. I’ll go to war for that lady.” A desire to convert stardom on the gridiron to an education and a means to help his mother provide for the family is one of the driving forces behind Claiborne’s rising star. He didn’t like football much when he was younger, at first averse to the physicality before realizing his potential early in high school and committing to the sport. “I just use [his mother’s] drive and her motivation to motivate me and keep me going,” said Claiborne, who verbally committed to Wake Forest on July 19, Tomeka’s birthday, before putting pen to
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King William running back Demond Claiborne gets a hug from his mother Tomeka Claiborne after committing to Wake Forest during a signing ceremony at King William High School Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
paper on early signing day. A track and field state champion in the 100-meter dash (in 10.67 seconds, a Class 2 record), Claiborne invokes a professional comparison to New Orleans Saints’ running back Alvin Kamara. Claiborne said he models his game after Kamara, and similarities abound in a graceful acceleration and elite elusiveness featuring an array of jukes, jump cuts, stiff arms and spin moves. Like Kamara, Claiborne makes it look easy on film, shooting through holes to outstrip defenders and gliding up the field with striking ease. Claiborne played receiver some in his freshman and junior seasons, and is a strong pass catcher out of the backfield. He had 105 yards and a touchdown through the air in the state final. Though speed and agility are his calling cards, Claiborne (5-foot-10, 185 pounds) has also overcome his childhood aversion to getting tackled. He
finishes runs with physicality and isn’t tackled a whole lot. “I feel I can do a lot of stuff out of the backfield while still being able to run the ball strong, fast, downhill, making moves like an Alvin Kamaratype back,” he said. Claiborne finished the 14-game season with 214 carries for 2,946 yards and 47 touchdowns. Add four receiving scores and a kickoff return TD, and 52 house calls for the season left him third on the VHSL season list behind Elijah Davis of Heritage and TreVeyon Henderson of Hopewell. Davis had 59 touchdowns in 15 games, Henderson 53 in 14. Upon hearing the final whistle in King William’s 48-21 win over Graham High in the championship game, Claiborne dropped to his knees before rushing to embrace coaches and his closest friends. Quarterback and fellow All-Metro first-teamer Jayveon Robinson, senior lineman Chase Rosso, junior receiver
and linebacker Emmett Shortt and junior athlete Dylan Parrish are Claiborne’s closest friends on the team, supporters he said have meant a great deal to him. Claiborne has been playing with Rosso and Robinson since their early years, when Claiborne played youth ball for the King William Raiders. After the title game, he also sought out running backs coach Maurice Newbill, a figure instrumental in Claiborne’s development. Claiborne was born and raised in a King William community that sent its Cavaliers to the championship game in style. A police escort, whirring and honking fire trucks and ambulances and hundreds of local elementary, middle and high school students assembled at various locations in King William County, ringing cowbells and waving at the bus carrying the team. “That honestly gave me chills, when I seen that I
was like, ‘We can’t lose,’” said Claiborne, who loves the small community’s close relationship with its football program and has already considered returning to coach the Cavaliers after his playing days. “My whole entire life this has been my community. Great people that go to war for the football team. They love us. ... To be able to play here with the amount of love the community shows, donations they give us, just wanting to help with food and stuff, it’s honestly amazing. Words can’t explain how this community looks out.” Also a talented pianist, Claiborne is eager about leaving that community and making the jump to ACC football at the first school he visited. The Demon Deacons’ program felt like home from the outset, said Claiborne, who also had offers from Virginia and West Virginia, among others. Wake went 10-3 and reached the ACC title game this season. “I’m ready to see what my future has in store,” he said, looking out over the Cavaliers’ home field from the stands and nodding. “But with hard work and dedication, I feel like what I’ve done here, I’ll be able to
also do at Wake Forest. That’s just an amazing opportunity.” Zach Joachim can be reached at zjoachim@timesdispatch.com.
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MEET THE ALL-METRO PLAYER OF THE YEAR DEMOND CLAIBORNE School: King William Year: Senior Pos.: Back Ht., wt.: 5-10, 185 The skinny: The Region 2A offensive player of the year, Claiborne, a Wake Forest signee, scored 52 touchdowns, good for third on the VHSL’s all-time single-season list. Also a talented pianist, the Cavaliers’ dynamo of a talisman led King William to its first state title since 2000 with numbers worthy of a video game — he carried 214 times for 2,946 yards and 47 touchdowns, added nine receptions for 198 yards and four TDs, and took a kick back 89 yards to the house despite being used sparingly in some Favorite hobbies: Playing the piano, listening to rapper Rod Wave
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of forcing children to wear masks in class. Hanover resident Chad Porter urged board members to allow parents to make the choice whether or not to mask their child in school and uphold the governor’s recent executive order. “Recently, a large majority of parents in Virginia decided to choose freedom over tyranny and Youngkin prevailed as the winner,” Porter said. “Just like the school board and administration went along with the governor’s policy then, to avoid any allegations of being hypocritical, you should now follow the policy of our new governor.” Porter added that the new policy does not force students who opt to continue face covering to stop, but allows parents an option. “We are not asking them to unmask their kids,” Porter said. “We are just asking them to unmask our own.” Maria Brockel said she didn’t expect the mask policy to remain in place in perpetuity, but thought maintaining the current policy is best until all mitigation measures, such as testing, are in place. Ethan Lynne is a student at Patrick Henry High School and asked board members to keep the current mask requirement in place. “A huge population of students, especially at my high school, can’t get vaccinated – not by their own choice but by
their parents,” he said. Rebecca Huber, a parent of children who attend Hanover schools, said not wearing masks not only affects the child, but also could jeopardize school employees or other families who have immune compromised family members in their households. “Your health isn’t just in your hands,” she said. Mark Kyllingstad supported an optional mask policy allowing parental choice and questioned the need for another meeting regarding the mask wearing policy. “Why are we here?” he asked. He noted that optional mask policy guidelines should have been in place when the board approved a similar policy in August. Aaron Boston said he was not there to argue the merits of mask wearing or the difference in a state law versus an executive order. “I came here tonight to ask this board a more fundamental question,” he said. “Who should be entrusted to..decide the best interests of children in Hanover County — the state or the parents?” “Governor Youngkin’s order gave us that choice,” Boston said. “It emphasized the parents’ fundamental right to make decisions about the well being of our child. It offers a choice to mask, or not to mask,” he concluded. Shortly after the public comment period session began, some attendees ignored board chair Ola
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Hanover resident Chad Porter spoke in favor of removing the current mandate for masks in Hanover schools. He said that HCPS had followed the governor’s order when the policy was instituted, so the division should follow Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order now. Shown right, a community member at the meeting holds a sign to show her stance on the mask issue.
Hawkin’s repeated requests to remain quiet and applauded as one speaker left the podium. Beaverdam school board representative John Axselle cautioned the crowd regarding outbursts and said disruptive interruptions could affect the board’s pending decision. “It seems to be some people in here who think we have already made up our minds,” Axselle said. “Do you turn to your neighbor and say, ‘you are the biggest jerk that ever walked, but, by the way, can you give me a hand shoveling my driveway?’ No, you don’t,” he continued. He admonished the crowd for a combative approach shown by some in the audience. “If you don’t want mandates and you want things to go your way, you might want to try a little respect,” Axselle said. “You might want to try a little courtesy. That goes a
whole lot further than being disgruntled.” He reminded the audience that the last time he was forced to reprimand the assembled crowd for its disruptiveness, the decision of the board sided with their point of view. “The last time we had to do this, the crowd was convinced we were going to vote against them. It didn’t go against them,” he said. “However, if this activity keeps going like it’s going, it could very well go against what you want. Please adhere to what we ask so we won’t have to take further steps.” “Are you threatening us?” one member of the audience questioned. Following the one-hour public comment period, May moved to make the current mask policy optional. His motion contained language encouraging students to wear masks and also allowed school
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dates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic
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to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candi-
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Beaverdam school board member John Axselle reminded the audience to follow guidelines regarding public comment time and refrain from audible signs of support or opposition to speaker comments.
officials a week to implement the new policy. “We strongly recommend that students continue to wear masks while in the school building [and] masks will remain required on school buses,” May said.
The CDC issued an order requiring masks on all buses, so that requirement will remain in place. Superintendent Michael Gill asked parents to continue masking their children until the policy took effect Jan. 31.
disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines.
National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed several hundred new initiates in fall 2021. In October 2021, the honor society welcomed 350 new initiates from 17 universities. Nathan Joyner of Mechanicsville (HampdenSydney College) was among the new initiates.
Omicron Delta Kappa celebrates new members in fall 2021 Omicron Delta Kappa, the
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Patriots get much-needed wins at Atlee By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILLE — It was the perfect combination of youth and experience. Players who knew no better paired with a grizzled veteran who knew exactly what needed to be done. In spite of being assessed a pregame technical foul and watching the Atlee Raiders break open an early 7-0 lead, Patrick Henry’s boys basketball team hung around in the first half, took the lead in the third period, then held on to earn a critical 57-50 victory, a win not just over a rival, but against a team just above them in the standings in Region 4B. “We’re coming down to the end, and everybody’s jockeying for, trying to move up in the bracket, man,” noted Patriots head coach Randy Anderson. “As a county game, a rivalry game, we knew it was going to be tough.” It was an emotional night as well, as the Raiders honored their nine senior members of the team. The most prolific of the group, Rival Axselle, hit a pair of treys in the first period, the two technical foul shots to start the game, and made a beautiful pass to fellow senior Bronson Davis for a basket to give the Raiders an early 14-5 lead. Dave Lawrence/The Local
Atlee’s Rival Axselle (13) gets fouled by Patrick Henry’s Christian Berry (5) in the Patriots’ 57-50 come-frombehind win over the Raiders Thursday night. Axselle led all scorers with 25 points.
Patriot big man Micah Dabney picked up his second personal foul with 2:31 left in the first, meaning senior Christian Berry would have a load to bear in the paint. First, it was defensively, helping Patrick Henry keep it close in the first half. After Axselle hit a trey to up the lead to 22-14 with 5:50 left in the half, he would help repel not one, but two Patrick Henry rallies, making 4-of-5 free throw shots in the last two minutes of the half to allow the Raiders to take a precarious 30-29 edge to halftime. “Grit. Straight grit and toughness,” Anderson said of his team’s defensive performance down the stretch in the first half. “In the first half of the season, you probably would have been looking at a team that had their heads down, and [Atlee’s] lead probably would have (increased). The second half of the season? Everybody understands who they are now.” That understanding helped a third period unfold which stunned the Raider faithful in attendance. Berry would make a basket down low, then hit a reverse layup to give Patrick Henry the lead at 37-36 midway through the third. Then the freshmen contributed. Aiden Trimiew buried a jumper, then, later, Landon Peterson, who scored the first five points of the game for Patrick Henry, scored off a steal, part of an 11-2 run to end the third period as the Patriots took
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Patriot, Mustang swimmers get late laps in By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Pandemics and winter weather can make a mess of sports schedules, and both phenomena have done just that with respect to Hanover County’s high school swim season. While the 2021-22 season is being held at its normal time and is of its normal length, COVID-19 protocols and winter weather postponements have meant that some swimmers haven’t had a chance to get times in events they might otherwise be able to compete in during postseason. Wednesday, some Mechanicsville and Patrick Henry swimmers got the chance to do just that before time runs out in the regular season. “We’re this late in the season and still had some swimmers with no times,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan. “It was great getting some individuals in events they hadn’t been able to do yet, which will then qualify them potentially for regionals and states. “But overall, we did well. We had a couple of top times tonight and, I think, really started to solidify the end of the season.” Team-wise, the Patriots won both the boys and girls competitions, and did so with nearly identical scores in each: 91-65 for the boys and 90-66 for the girls. Mechanicsville head coach Jennifer Vieni had no complaints. “It went really well. We had some really tight races in the relays and some of the individual events,” Vieni said. “It was It was just a really strong meet good to see them cheer each all-around.” other on and come out on top Mechanicsville’s boys and for a decent amount of them. girls claimed wins in two of
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Above, Patrick Henry’s Michael Causey seems halfsubmerged as he swims to victory in the boys 100-yard backstroke in 58.54 in a swim meet between Patrick Henry and Mechanicsville at Burkwood Swim & Racquet Club Wednesday night. Left, Mechanicsville’s Whitney Speeks starts a turn during the girls 100-yard backstroke. Speeks won in 1:10.75.
their three respective relays. A Mechanicsville team of James Early, Jacob Brown, Tyler Hill and Alex Pruemer won the
boys 200-yard medley relay in 1:48.00. Pruemer, Brown, Early and Hill repeated with a win in the 200 freestyle relay in
medley relay in 2:05.25. Speeks, Strohhacker, Davis and Minton likewise won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:52.69. The Patriots swept the 400 freestyle relays. Cole Nuckols, Deklan Cauthorne, Ian Balut and Hayden Bartz won the boys 400 relay in 3:57.12. Lily Luck, Ansleigh Toone, Carolyn Wright and Caroline Cox won the girls 400 in 4:46.59. 1:37.72. Dave Lawrence can be Whitney Speeks, MacKenzie Strohhacker, Megan Davis and reached at dlawrence@mechloOlivia Minton won the girls 200 cal.com.
Yellow Jackets don’t let loss cramp their style By Rob Witham for The Local ASHL AND — Understanding that the global pandemic had a hand in this statistic, it’s still very impressive. Up until Wednesday night, Randolph-Macon women’s basketball coach Lindsey Burke hadn’t lost an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) game. Her Yellow Jackets were 8-0 this season when they took the floor to battle fellow 8-0 Washington and Lee. And from the start, the game, for the home team, was played on an uphill incline. Down by 12 at halftime, and 10 after three periods, Randolph-Macon found a way to have not one, but two chances to force overtime before falling 52-49 in a game that felt more like a playoff game than a regular season affair. Hurting the Yellow Jacket cause? Abysmal shooting in the lane in the first half, watching shot after shot bounce off the rim and into the arms of a waiting General defender. “The game probably would’ve been better had we made a few of those in the first half,” Burke said, giving Washington and Lee credit for their performance. “We’re going to use this as a learning experience. I’m sure we will see them again down the line.” One important factor in the contest was, even with the level of physicality overall, the officials were allowing play, not calling the first foul of the game until 2:02 left in the first period, when the Generals hit two free throws for a 13-8 lead. Freshman Juliana Park’s two 3-pointers late in the quarter cut their deficit to 18-14 after one. Washington & Lee would extend the margin heading to
couldn’t take full advantage, as the Generals scored six points in the final 55 seconds of the frame, returning their lead to double digits at 45-35. Many teams would wilt at this point. Instead, Burke’s ballers started climbing the mountain again, as DeBell, again, scored the first four points of the period. Kate Groninger answered with a layup for a 49-39 Washington and Lee lead with 7:18 remaining. They would be the Generals’ last points for the next five-plus minutes. Cheridan Hatfield scored two layups, the second off a Becca Anthony steal with 4:11 to play to draw RandolphMacon within four at 49-45. By then, the momentum had, for the first time in the game, switched to the Yellow Jackets’ side. An Anthony shot banked hard off the glass into the basket 34 seconds later to make it 49-47. Groninger, who scored eight points on the night, nailed a critical triple to end the 8-0 Yellow Jacket run with just over two minutes to play. It was 52-47, and time for RandolphMacon to, in the immortal words of Kate Bush, go running up that hill one final time. “I was happy to see our fight,” Burke acknowledged. “We go down 12 at halftime, we dig ourselves out a little bit.” Kagey was fouled with :55 left and hit a pair at the line to make it a three-point game. The Generals milked the clock, missed a shot, and RandolphDave Lawrence/The Local Macon rebounded the ball and Randolph-Macon forward Aimee DeBell (21) launches a jumper over the hands of Washington and Lee forward Kathryn Vandiver immediately called timeout to (33) in the Yellow Jackets’ 52-49 loss to the visiting Generals in a battle between the top two teams in the ODAC Wednesday. set up a play in the front court only two points of the first half DeBell shaved the margin to to send the game to overtime. halftime as Randolph-Macon earning none in the first half. Park launched a trey with Down 36-24 heading into just before intermission. The five with a pair of free throws made just 4-of-18 shots from nine seconds left, missed, got the floor in the second stanza. the third period, Randolph- senior hit two short jumpers midway through the quarter. While Washington and her own rebound, and called Compounding the issue was Macon had to better incorpo- early in the period, followed the Yellow Jackets’ inability to rate forward Aimee DeBell into by a Catherine Kagey reverse Lee struggled in their shootcreate free throw opportunities, the offense, who scored her layup to cut the deficit to 36-30. ing game, the Yellow Jackets see LOSS, pg. 22
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a 46-38 lead. Atlee responded with a change defensively into a 1-3-1 zone, practically stopping the Patrick Henry offensive rhythm, making them step back and reassess what to do with each possession. To the casual fan, it may have looked like the Patriots were milking the clock. For Anderson, it was a case of solving a problem he’d seen before, and trusting his players, both young and old, to do so. The first four minutes of the fourth saw each team score just two points. Then, the Raiders hit a final stride. When senior Jacob Gompers made two free throws with 1:09 left, it ended an 8-1 Atlee run to cut the lead to 49-48. With Trimiew and Peterson carefully possessing the ball, it would be Berry who would draw the fouls, then, calmly, make four of the Patriots’ eight free throws in the final minute for the 57-50 win. Peterson led the Patriots with 18 points, while Berry added 14 and Trimiew 11. Axselle led all scorers with 25 points. The result was big in the Region 4B standings. It was Atlee’s fifth straight loss, now 7-11, but still in seventh place in the standings. The Patriots, now 6-10, drew within a half-point of the Raiders, but also have Spotsylvania ahead of them in eighth. The top four teams earn byes out of the first round, while seeds 5-8 will host seeds 9-12 in the opening games. The Patriots need to move up one more position to start their postseason journey in Ashland. Earlier, in the girls game, T’Niyah Baylor, a senior who may not have received as many accolades as others on the Patrick Henry squad, finished a great week with an 18-point performance as the Patriots bested Atlee 64-14 to improve to 9-3. Earlier in the week, Baylor went for 22 points as Patrick
timeout, giving Burke one last opportunity to scheme a gameextending shot. Anthony got open at the top of the key, but her launch at the horn, like so many shots early in the game, bounced off the rim and away from the net. The Generals erupted in celebration, taking first place exclusively in the ODAC at 9-0, while the Yellow Jackets moved to 8-1. “We got great looks at the basket,” Burke said when asked about the final two plays. “We’ll be better because of that. In more situations like that, I know we’ll be ready to hit them.” DeBell led the Yellow Jackets with 12 points, while Park had 11, Kagey scored 10, while Hatfield and Anthony each had seven. There was no letdown from Randolph-Macon from the loss as they traveled to Ferrum Saturday. After allowing the Panthers to score 24 points in a fast-paced first period which saw the Yellow Jackets trailing by four, the defense stiffened, and Ferrum scored just five points in the second quarter, then only four in the third as Randolph-Macon ran away with a 67-47 triumph. The Panthers made just 2-of-14 shots in the second period, and only 2-of-10 in the third. Up 35-29 at the half, the Yellow Jackets (11-4, 9-1 ODAC) began the second half on an 8-0 run. At one point, Randolph-Macon outscored Ferrum 44-11 over a span of 23:05. This is a critical week to learn lessons from their loss as the Yellow Jackets host Mary Washington in a rematch of a Nov. 29 affair won by the Eagles in overtime in Fredericksburg, followed by a home game with the remaining unbeaten team in the ODAC: Roanoke, on Friday night. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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Patrick Henry’s Landon Peterson (3) goes long in the Patriots’ 57-50 win over the Raiders Thursday. He led PH with 18 points.
Henry outpaced Henrico 74-48. “This team, we’re more like a family. Like sisters,” Baylor said when asked how much fun it is to be on this Patrick Henry team. “We communicate really
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well on and off the court, so it makes it more fun when you’re with a team you’ve known for a long time. We’ve been playing since middle school.” Logan Nuckols added 14
points in the Atlee victory to push her career total to 1,166. The Patriots, currently fourth in the Region 4B girls standings behind Hanover, Powhatan and Mechanicsville, host Mills
Godwin Wednesday before traveling to exact revenge on the Hawks for an early January loss on Friday at 6 p.m. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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STUDENT Continued from pg. 18
In November 2021, the honor society welcomed more than 1,100 new initiates from 41 universities. Eric Aaron of Mechanicsville (Old Dominion University); Joseph Rice of Mechanicsville (Virginia Military Institute), and Nicholas Cabell of Montpelier (Virginia Military Institute) were among those initiates. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one
of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than 5% of students on a campus are invited to join each year. Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on Dec. 3, 1914. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
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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 p.m. Registration is required at https://
LIBRARY Continued from pg. 16
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.
Interruption SportsCenter Å
7 PM
7:30
8 PM
Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 – 8 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:// 8:30
College Basketball: Virginia at Duke. (N) (Live)
9 PM
NBA Basketball: Miami Heat at Washington Wizards. (N) (Live)
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(8-ABC)
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(6-CBS)
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CBS6 News News
8 News
ABC News
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9:30
Morning Book Club at the Ashland see LIBRARY, pg. 26
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10:30
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College Basketball: Kansas at Texas. (N) (Live)
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Healthy Relationships for Teens at the Ashland Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 - 8 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 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
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Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
p a mu n k e y l i b r a r y. l i b c a l . c o m / event/8387484. Call 804-798-4072 or
Instant Shakespeare at the Ashland Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 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.
6:30
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Real Time, Bill Maher
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Castle ’ Å
Castle Hell Hath No Fury
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››› “Adventureland” (2009) Jesse Eisenberg.
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Branch Library Friday, Feb. 18, 10 - 11 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 – 2 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 - 8 p.m. Many plants have been introduced to our environment, mostly with good intentions - such as preventing erosion, controlling some other organism, 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 Ashland Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 26, 3 - 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. Heart Health through Good Nutrition at the Ashland Branch Library Monday, Feb. 28, 3 - 4 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 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 library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
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 Dietitian, Senior Connections. Registration is required at https://
pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/8772435. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information. Hanover Branch Library
Virtual Programs
Take & Make Programs
Putting Together a Tasty (& Healthy) Lunchbox Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. noon When it’s time to break for lunch, what food calls your name? If you’ve
Learn about Heart Health at the Hanover Branch Library Pickup starts Tuesday, Feb. 15 Explore how a healthy lifestyle see LIBRARY, pg. 30
MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM
INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
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
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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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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
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"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org
Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746.7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net Walnut Grove Baptist is a Church committed to following Jesus & loving people. You can find us at wgva.church 7046 Cold Harbor rd
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
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Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m. Programs for all ages. Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM
SHERIFF’S Continued from pg. 3
DWI: Second offense in five years was reported in the 5400th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Hughes Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 6000th block of Pond Place Way, Mechanicsville.
DWI: First offense was reported in the 7400th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Colony Drive, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 5000th block of Arrowhead Road, Hanover.
Violation of a protective order was reported in the 7400th block of River Pine Drive, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft with intention to defraud, up to $200 was reported in the 7200th block of Alpen Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10100th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 18000th block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
was reported in the 13100th block of Depot Road, Hanover.
Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 14400th block of Verdon Road, Beaverdam.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 8300th block of Patrick Henry Boulevard, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 9200th block of Clearstream Terrace, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft with intention to defraud, up to $200 was reported in the 15300th block of Breedens Road, Doswell.
Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 12000th block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Hit and run: Attended, property damage more than $1,000 was reported in the 3300th block of Old Church Road/McClellan Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, auto theft was reported in the 10200th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10900th block of Elmont Woods Drive, Glen Allen.
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Trespassing on posted property was reported in the 10300th block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.
Dec. 19
Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 8500th block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.
Conspiracy, breaking and entering a building to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc., was reported in the 5400th block of Mantilo Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8200th block of Twin Creek Trail, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 9500th block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
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Conspiracy to obtain money, etc., by false pretenses; larceny, $200 was reported in the 9300th block of Sarah Shelton Lane, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 13500th block of Thomaswoods Lane, Ashland. Conspiracy to obtain money, etc., by false pretenses; larceny, $200
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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.
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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CALVIN BANKS, Plaintiff,
(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. 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 Patricia Kelly, Circuit Court Judge
WAYNE BANKS, et al.,
ORDER OF PUBLICATION 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: ( ) ll k h i d i d
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in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServices Advisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic
Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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 Planning Commission has set Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2021-00023, MORSE CODE, L.L.C. ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan that were approved with rezoning request, C-5-13(c), Am. 1-19, on GPINs 7788-14-9733, 7788-24-0799, 7788-25-4072, 7788-35-0330, and 7788-34-3970, consisting of approximately 14.93 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-3(c), Heavy Industrial District with conditions, and located on the east line of Old Telegraph Road (State Route 661) at its intersection with Morse Code Drive (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive for more information.
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LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CATHERINE MICHELLE HARRISON, Petitioner v.
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 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.
Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, February 16, 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 Special Budget Meeting.
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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 Lane for more information.
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883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information. 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://pamunkeylibrar y.libcal.com/ . Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.
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In Person Programs The Ins and Outs of Social Security at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6 - 7 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 - 2 p.m. Learn how to create a hand woven piece AND participate in a mindful art. Registration required https://pamun-
keylibrar y.libcal.com/ event/8666548. Call 804749-3146 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
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, 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 community. Call Douglas Newcomb at 804-730-0570,or any Studley Ruritan member.
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. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804270-9626.
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 The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@ gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional
Wednesdays Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting English and Citizenship classes with open enrollment through May 2022. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Contact 804-746-5081 or at wgbcinfo@ comcast.net or 804-746-4696. The classes are free but the students will need to purchase the books required for their class. Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail. com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.
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
| News, Updates & Listings Dunham at 804-496-6093 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 804-366-6524 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
Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month 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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