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FY2023 budget proposal rewards employees, funds three new schools

NAACP celebrates Black History Month

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

he Hanover County Administrator’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2023 and included five-year plan proposes significant projects for the county, including the construction of three new elementary schools and improved employee compensations to keep up with increasing job market competitiveness. In addition, the budget recommends no changes to the current real estate tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. County administrator John Budesky presented the proposed FY2023 budget during last week’s board of supervisors special budget meeting. Through feedback from residents and other stakeholders, coupled with extensive analysis and budget planning from other county departments and agencies, the county developed a five-year planning horizon in order to meet longterm goals beyond fiscal year (FY)2023. Budesky began his presentation by offering historical context to how Hanover County has effectively budgeted in the past. According to Budesky, the county has maintained an unchanged tax rate over the past 15 years throughout several significant changes to the economy, including the 2008 recession and COVID-19 pandemic. “That has allowed us to really weather some of these storms, but we did make some very difficult decisions,” Budesky said. “We did not give merits in certain times; we did not invest in our infrastructure. And at some point, some of that comes to bear that we have to make future investments.”

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Leon Brooks is pictured front left with his brothers, who have all served in the military. Brooks was recently spotlighted by the Hanover NAACP for his part in eliminating a VA ANG policy and practice that allowed the Confederate flag to be used on fighter jets and uniform emblems. Story on page 5. Christina Amano Dolan/The Local

County administrator John Budesky presents his team’s proposed FY2023 budget before the board of supervisors last week during a special budget meeting.

Budesky noted how Hanover is a fiscally strong locality, with current trends revealing that county revenues are trending higher in various sources, specifically real estate, personal property and sales taxes. The five-year plan predicts that this unusually high revenue growth is an anomaly and will temper in the following years. With this recent growth, the proposed FY2023 budget attempts to utilize the revenue generated in order to tackle chalsee FY2023, pg. 7

Chickahominy Pipeline announces ‘pause’ to project By Christina Amano Dolan Editor Chickahominy Pipeline LLC announced a “pause” to its natural gas pipeline project last week after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upheld

a PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM) decision to remove Chickahominy Power from its interconnection queue. PJM is a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of elecsee PIPELINE, pg. 4

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Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Chickahominy Health District is sending text and voice messages to residents in the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover and New Kent to remind them they are eligible for booster shots against COVID-19. The text/calls are just one more way VDH is reaching out to let Virginians know they can get a free booster dose of vaccine at many locations around the state. The message will read: “Virginia Department of Health records indicate you are eligible for a Booster COVID-19 vaccine. To request an appointment visit: https:// tinyurl.com/vaxCHD or call 804-365-3240. Los archivos del Departmento de Salud de Virginia indicant que usted es elegible para la

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Fatal motorcycle crash in Mechanicsville under investigation HANOVER – A 21-year-old Mechanicsville man died last week after the motorcycle he was driving collided with another vehicle. On Wednesday, Feb. 16 at approximately 6:01 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Lee Davis Road and Laurel Meadows Drive for a twovehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The preliminary investigation

revealed that a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling northbound on Lee Davis Road when a 2017 Acura SUV made a left turn from Laurel Meadows Drive onto Lee Davis Road colliding with the motorcycle. The driver of the 2003 Suzuki motorcycle, Noah D. Smith, 21, of Mechanicsville, was pronounced deceased at VCU Medical Center as a

result of injuries sustained from the crash. There were no other occupants on the motorcycle. The driver and sole occupant of the 2017 Acura did not sustain any injuries. Investigators are still collecting information. Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office public information officer.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue pretenses; larceny, $200 was reported in the 8400th block of Prospect Lane, Ashland.

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Causing a computer malfunction was reported in the 7100th block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 or more in six months was reported in the 9500th block of Kings Charter Dr, Ashland. Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 9000th block of Fayemont Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9200th block of Dentons Tavern Way, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10200th block of Kestrel Drive, Ashland.

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Computer Fraud: Embezzle Or Larceny <$1000 was reported in the 7100th block of Lereve Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity theft with intention to defraud, up to $200 was reported in the 10000th block of Wintercrest Drive, Ashland. Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 7100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, building was reported in the 8200th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville

Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 8100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand Larceny Parts was reported in the 11500th block of Sun Shade Lane, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 11200th block of Gwathmey Church Road, Ashland.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 8100th block of Atlee Road/Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Perjury was reported in the 7500th block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported

Petit larceny, building was reported in the 12400th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Chamberlayne Road/ Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10200th block of Timber Ridge Drive, Ashland.

Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 11200th block of Old Scotland Road, Glen Allen.

Conspiracy to obtain money, etc., by false

in the 7800th block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11200th block of Elmont Crossing Lane, Ashland. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7300th block of Ford Avenue, Mechanicsville.

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Damaging public buildings, library materials less than $1000 was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less see SHERIFF’S, pg. 11

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EDUCATION Zoe Raba named to Hollins University Fall 2021 Dean’s List Hollins University congratulates Zoe Raba of Ruther Glen on earning Dean’s List honors during the fall 2021 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 average on a 4.0 grading scale. Hollins is an independent liberal arts university offering undergraduate education to women, selected graduate programs for men and women and community outreach initiatives. Its distinctions include a nationally ranked

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tricity through 12 east coast states including Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Chickahominy Project had been in the PJM project queue since October 2016 and entered into an Interconnection Service Agreement (ISA) on Sept. 3, 2019. Chickahominy Power suspended the project on Dec. 20, 2019, and ended suspen-

creative writing program, one of the oldest study abroad programs in the country and extensive internship opportunities. .

Aidan Ford named to University of Delaware Fall 2021 Dean’s List Aidan Ford of Mechanicsville was named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5

sion one year later. In a January FERC filing, PJM requested the commission to accept its cancellation of the Chickahominy ISA for “failure to meet milestones” and “proposing no viable path forward.” According to the filing, PJM notified Chickahominy Power of its failure to meet its milestone to complete at least 20% of project site construction by Nov. 1, 2021. With the company’s failure to cure the

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or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Mechanicsville student named to The Citadel Fall 2021 Dean’s List Lane Johnson of Mechanicsville was named to The Citadel’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List and is among more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester. The Dean’s List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12

breach, PJM issued a notice of cancellation to the agreement on Dec. 14. “PJM declined to extend those milestones because Chickahominy has demonstrated no diligence or meaningful progress since entering the queue,” the filing stated. In addition, the filing stated that PJM “exercised its reasonable discretion” not to extend the milestone dates because it would have been “unreasonable and contrary to the public interest under the circumstances.” The roughly 85-mile natural gas pipeline was set to run from Louisa County through Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Charles City counties in order to feed a proposed Chickahominy Power plant. The proposed pipeline struck heavy opposition from landowners of the affected counties and has faced similar project setbacks in the past, including a State Corporation Commission (SCC) December 2021 ruling that Chickahominy Pipeline is a “public utility” and subject to Commission regulation.

| Student News & Announcements or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester. Cadets who are named to the Dean’s List receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students on the Dean’s List are presented a certificate; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins. Academics at The Citadel are divided between five schools: the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of

As expressed in previous Hanover County Board of Supervisors meetings by board members and citizens, lack of transparency by project officials contributed to lingering opposition to the proposed pipeline. During last week’s Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting, county administrator John Budesky said he spoke to some “very pleased residents” following the announcement of the project’s suspension. “And this time, there’s no indication of when or if the project will come back,” Budesky said. “And so I think that will give some relief to some of our very concerned residents and give us an opportunity hopefully to get ahead next time if they do come back.” During the meeting’s Citizen’s Time, two Beaverdam residents expressed their gratitude to board members and Budesky for diligently working to find more information on the project, answer questions and listen to community concerns.

Humanities and Social Sciences, the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics and the Zucker Family School of Education.

James Madison University announces fall 2021 Dean’s List James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following Mechanicsville students made the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

Mechanicsville: Katherine Jensen, Justine Baltor, Haley Smiley, Sidney Norman, Jordan Ellett, Dana Nannery, Connor Carlisle, Jack Marsh, Laura Bessellieu, Shelby Walker, Madison Gilleland, Carter King, Grayson Parker, Olivia Allen, Michaila Latore, Grace Lysek, Emma Lewis, Claire Davis, Mikaela Jones, Logan Lewis, Cassandra Martin, Jason Brown, Lillian Walker, Layla Abbud, Callen MacDougall, Michael Boswell, Nicholas Klesat, Kennedy O’Hanley, James Owen, Mia Porter, Alexandra Whiteside, Hunter Goodman, see EDUCATION, pg. 23

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Shown is a citizen in attendance at a Jan. 12 Hanover Board of Supervisors meeting, during which CPLLC spokesperson Beth Minear offered discussion and answered questions on the Chickahominy Pipeline project. Many citizens held up signs in protest of the pipeline during the meeting.

“We’re here because you all have been so helpful to us,” one Beaverdam resident said. “We’re both landowners that were in the path of this proposed horrific and ridiculous project … and we really just want to thank you all from the bottom of our heart.” Chickahominy Pipeline issued an official online statement on Monday, Feb. 14 announcing the halt to the project. “Although Chickahominy Power may reenter the PJM

queue in the future, in light of this regulatory setback as well as the uncertainty remaining with the SCC, Chickahominy Pipeline needs to press ‘pause’ on its pipeline efforts until its sole end-user, Chickahominy Power, is in a position to move forward,” the release states. The release further expressed Chickahominy Pipeline’s appreciation for its supporters and government officials who offered the project an “open mind and fair shot.”

Hanover NAACP celebrates Black History Month with county heroes By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

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Shown is the Rev. Dr. Leroy Bray Jr., pictured right, with Dr. Quentin Ballard. Bray visited Bell Creek Middle School to speak with students about his experience as a member of the Richmond 34.

ANOVER – In celebration of Black History Month, Hanover NAACP has launched its newest initiative of sharing the countless stories of the county’s African American community. The new series “Not All Heroes Make the History Books” spotlights a few of the county’s most influential figures throughout history with a collection of brief memoirs and photos. The series has been shared through the Hanover NAACP Facebook page and The Local editions throughout the month. Hanover NAACP President Pat Hunter-Jordan says while the series is partly based on various articles and other historic accounts, many of the stories are commonly known and shared among local communities of color. “Much of this is our oral history,” Hunter-Jordan said. “It is history that we know that the rest of Hanover really doesn't know about.” Hunter-Jordan says some stories are shared by neighbors and fellow church members who have lived through and participated in significant movements throughout history, including the desegregation of schools in Virginia. “We see them daily,” Hunter-Jordan said. “We know their stories.” The series highlights the influential leadership of black Hanoverians during some of the country’s most tumultuous times, with one of its first entries telling the story of Burwell Toler and his extensive involvement in state affairs following the Civil War. Toler, most likely born a slave, became an ordained minister in 1865 and helped organize churches in Hanover,

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Lucian A. Hunter who acquired the first Hanover County school bus for black students in 1934. With the help of family and community members, Hunter drove students across the county every day to school to ensure they had a proper education.

Goochland, Caroline and King George counties. He served as the first minister at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland and Abner Baptist and Jerusalem Baptist churches in Hanover. In addition, Toler represented Hanover and Henrico counties in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867 and 1868, which aimed to rewrite the state constitution in accordance with Reconstruction Acts. Toler served on the prestigious Committee of Thirteen, which established procedures for the convention, and served on various other committees. He later fought for a seat in the House of Delegates, but his efforts were halted by a canceled election and eventual lost bid the following year. Lucian A. Hunter was spotlighted in the series for his accomplishment in acquiring Hanover County’s first school bus for black students in 1934. Predating the desegregation of schools, Hanover County did not provide transportation to its schools that served black students, resulting in some students walking 10 miles or more

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The Virginia Department of Historical Resources unveiled the Highway Historical Marker shown above in 2017 to honor Lucian A. Hunter. Hunter acquired the first Hanover County school bus for black students in 1934.

to get to school. Hunter took the initiative of purchasing his own bus and transported students to schools across the county every day. “Kids before then had to walk from Mechanicsville to Ashland to go to school,” Hunter-Jordan said. “And until he personally bought that bus to transfer them, they wouldn't be able to get a high school education.” In 2017, the Virginia Department of Historical Resources honored Hunter’s legacy by dedicating a Highway Historical Marker to his accomplishment in securing black children transportation to schools. The series additionally recognized Hanover native the Rev. Dr. Leroy Bray Jr. as one of the renowned Richmond 34, which was a group of Virginia Union University (VUU) students who were arrested after involvement in a nonviolent sit-in during the Civil Rights Movement. Bray was among over 200 VUU students who marched to

downtown Richmond on Feb. 22, 1960, to peacefully protest enduring nationwide segregation. Bray and 33 other students were eventually arrested and sent to jail after participating in a sit-in at the segregated lunch counter of Thalhimers department store. Bray was the first of the Richmond 34 to be arrested. In addition, the series recognized Leon Brooks, a retired sergeant with the Virginia Air National Guard (VA ANG), and his role in eliminating a VA ANG policy and practice that allowed the Confederate flag to be used on its fighter jet and uniform emblems. In July 1992, the Richmond Free Press published an article revealing the emblazoned flag on 149th Fighter Squadron planes of VA ANG after an anonymous black airman voiced his complaints. Former Gov. L Douglas Wilder promptly issued an executive order to replace the flags with the United States flag on all equipment and uniforms of the unit.

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Leon Brooks is pictured front left with his brothers who have all served in the military. Leon was recently spotlighted by the Hanover NAACP for his part in eliminating a VA ANG policy and practice that allowed the Confederate flag to be used on fighter jets and uniform emblems.

Brooks openly voiced opposition to the symbol’s use by squadron and was later fired without cause, followed by a reinstatement by Wilder. After retiring, he served as the King William County NAACP president for 10 years. He now sings with The Soul Seekers gospel group based at First Union

Baptist Church in Hanover County. “So we have lots of stories… that’s why we titled it local heroes that don't make the history books,” HunterJordan said. “All of these are Hanoverians, so we chose to tell their stories for Black

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Sometimes you just have to laugh By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News

he other day, when the twenty-something daughter of a good friend complimented the sweater I was wearing and asked where I got it, I thanked her and explained that it was actually a handme-down from one of my aunts. The girl looked confused, and I have to admit I couldn’t immediately figure out why. Maybe she didn’t know I had aunts? In fact, as I quickly figured, it was the first part that puzzled her: she didn’t know what I meant by hand-me-down. As I’ve gotten older, I always try and adhere to a personal policy of hiding my amusement whenever I find myself in a situation like this. When someone under 25 asks me what a “long-distance call” was, or the way to write

a capital “Z” in cursive, or if it’s true that the television once had only three channels and no remote, I always try and remember that there are plenty of things they understand that I don’t (including Twitter, YouTube stardom and Bitcoin, just to name a few). In this case though, when my friend’s daughter confessed that she had never heard of the concept of hand-me-down clothes, I have to admit my first reaction was something more akin to pity rather than disbelief. Perhaps this is because so many of the things I treasure might be considered handme-downs of one sort or another. Maybe I’m a bit strange—I’ll admit to that—but I have always loved the concepts of second-hand, gently-used and, if we’re aiming a bit more fancy, heirloom. It’s not that I’m against buying new things, but I would have to say that I have never derived much joy from it. My favorite pieces of jewelry will always

be those that belonged first to my mother or grandmother, and my favorite dining room chairs had already served for decades at a relative’s table before they came to me. Every once in a while, when I drive the 15-year-old truck that once belonged to my adored late fatherin-law, I can almost smell the concrete dust that always clung to his boots. Maybe it won’t make sense to some, but I know my favorite winter coat will always be one that my best friend passed on to me, and my sofa at home is often occupied by a onceunwanted hand-me-down dog that I wouldn’t give up for a million dollars. Years ago, I suppose the idea of hand-medowns was more about thrift and common sense, but to me, these days, it just feels a lot like love. Out with the old, in with the new? Call me old-fashioned, thrifty or even peculiar, but I prefer things the other way around.

Unrecognized mentor leaves powerful legacy By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist When you are 14 years old and possess less than refined social skills, it’s not easy to find a summer job, so I headed to the community pool to celebrate the first day of summer vacation. I immediately noticed my two best friends, both of them in similar employment status, as they scouted out the best location for a day of fun

and mischief that only happens in those neighborhood pools. As we settled in, my friend alerted us to what seemed like earth-shattering news at the time. “I think I found a job,” he exclaimed. It seems he had stumbled on what would become employment for all three of us, working on a Charles Chips delivery truck and running chips, pretzels and chocolate chip cookies door to door in a variety of neighborhoods.

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Bright and early the next day, a vintage panel step van pulled in front of my house and collected me for what would be my first day of work. Sure, I’d had paper routes, sold seeds door to door for Boy Scouts and mowed a fair share of lawns in my neighborhood; but real employment at a real job was a new experience for me. Joe had been delivering Charles Chips for some years, and had a good grasp on how to sell see LEGACY, pg. 8

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Reader replies to recent school book banning discussion Dear Editor, I am responding to Hanover Board of Supervisor Michael Herzberg’s targeting to ban the book “A Place Inside of Me. A Poem to Heal the Heart.’ In life there are teachable moments and this is one of them. It is book about feelings we all experience in life, young and old, and have inside us. The feelings are listed in this order joy, sorrow, fear, anger, hunger, pride, peace, compassion, hope, love of all people and lastly love yourself. How is this bad? Any child feeling the sorrow and anger will see they can come through these feelings to a more positive outlook. This can help avoid the anger building up inside and may save a life of oneself and others. It is where discussions are made and solutions can follow. Children mental health crisis is on the rise because the turmoil of events we are in now. This book can help with a piece of it. There are multiple great sources of information on how to talk to your kids about race. I welcome an open in person dialogue with both Michael Herzberg and Sheriff Hines together on this matter. Concerned Citizen Dottie Walsh Ashland, VA

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lenges the county faces in light of the pandemic and recent inflation. The FY2023 General Fund budget is proposed at $321 million, which is a $31.2 million increase from FY2022. The FY2023 All Funds Budget totals is about $615 million, with the majority of funds coming in from public utilities, school operating fund and county and school capital improvement plans (CIP). “Folks are getting hit everywhere,”Budesky said, highlighting how recent inflation rates have impacted residents, the county’s ability to provide services that residents rely on, construction markets and the job market. A significant portion of the budget addresses the county’s workforce challenges with employee retention and recruitment. This is partly due to an increasingly competitive job market, with surrounding localities increasing workforce salaries and providing higher merit increases or other wage enhancements on an annual basis. Other challenges include low unemployment rates, less job applicants and an increasing number of retirements. “I have not seen the job market for public employees change as much as I have in the past 24 months in my almost 25-year career,” Budesky said. The FY2023 budget recommends a 5% merit increase, minimum wage increase to $15 per hour and marketbased salary adjustments. “We’re really trying to target these efforts to reduce our turnover, address longstanding compression and pay inequities and make sure that we’re recognizing the talents of our employees as regionally competitive as our peers,” Budesky said. With the school division reporting similar workforce challenges, the budget supports a 5% pay increase for

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school employees, longevity salary increases based on years of service and salary enhancements for targeted job families with the help of state funding. In addition, Hanover County Sheriff Col. David R. Hines presented a fiveyear personnel plan for law enforcement compensation. In the plan, 82% percent of the proposed law enforcement and court services budget is directed toward personnel expenses. “Investing in a premiere law enforcement workforce is expensive, but the return is keeping Hanover County a safe place to live, work and raise a family,” Hines said. “Investing in our personnel is investing in our community, as it helps to retain our most experienced officers.” Another significant highlight of the FY2023 budget addresses the oldest facilities and maintenance of others in

the county. Due to deferred capital maintenance projects over the years, Hanover government and schools have aged significantly and are becoming outdated with high maintenance costs. Budesky noted that the FY2023 recommendation will make the largest five-year investment in school infrastructure in recent history, with a proposal of $122 million. According to Budesky, schools have an average lifespan of approximately 50 to 60 years. Hanover County Public Schools has 26 facilities, half of which have exceeded their functional capacity and reached their useful life. Currently three elementary schools are over 80 years old and in critical need of replacement. The budget recommends $108 million for the replacement of these three school

facilities and $14 million for the major renovation of another in the next five years. Funding will go toward the replacement and consolidation of Henry Clay and John M. Gandy Elementary Schools in FY2023, followed by the replacement of Battlefield Park Elementary School in FY2025 and Washington-Henry Elementary School in FY2027. Beaverdam Elementary is planned for a major renovation in FY2027. Based on current revenue growth and future projections, the county is able to advance three of these projects within five years, which had previously been waiting in a 10-year planning window. Several capital projects in public safety are outlined in the FY2023 budget, including the construction of a new fire station, Fire Station #17, with a recommendation of an $11 million cash fund for its construction. The new station will provide a modern facility to support 24/7 staffing for more reliable coverage to the cen-

tral part of the county. Recent growth in revenue rewards the county the opportunity to fund this facility without issuing debt. Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland highlighted the critical need of facilities designed for 24/7 services. According to Piland, four fire stations were built 50 years ago as a “shell” designed for volunteer services and have required constant modification over the years. “We’re at that point I believe that we need a long-term five, ten-year plan on which stations need to be replaced and how they need to be replaced,” Piland said. Other proposed public safety capital investments include $3.85 million in software upgrades, $1.3 million to fully equip the new Burn Building Training Center and $2.5 million to continue the replacement cycle for fire engines and ambulances. Another significant feature of the FY2023 budget proposes a change to the county’s cur-

rent tax relief program, which currently provides $2.5 million in relief. The budget proposes an increase to the amount of relief by an additional 5% and the net worth threshold by 50%. This would offer more citizens eligibility and provide greater tax relief to residents most in need. The proposed FY2023 budget additionally aims to invest in various human services for the county’s most vulnerable populations, including the Hanover DASH program, which is a specialized transportation service for elderly and disabled residents. With an increasing demand in ridership, the budget proposes an increase in the program’s local funding by nearly $700,000. Budesky noted that while the FY2023 budget recommends maintaining the current tax rate while making investments with available revenue, not all project requests could be met, including additional positions for the shersee FY2023, pg. 8

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the most, but, more importantly, he possessed an understanding of how to retain customers. The ex-Marine had a slow, sincere, southern drawl that appealed to the customers we encountered, and they had learned that Joe was a man of his word and always delivered on a promise. Those first days progressed as Joe drove the old truck and we ran from door to door picking up and dropping off potato chips. Money for the new order was left under the empty can left on the front porch. When we weren’t hustling chips, Joe would enlighten us with war stories or his theory of successful business as we halfheartedly listened. As the weeks passed, Joe became more of a

mentor than an employer. Joe knew something about just everything you can imagine and never failed to amaze us with his outdated quips and a unique ability to replace curse words with like sounding alternatives. “You have to look sharp if you want to sell something. No one wants to buy products from a bum,” he told us as he straightened his simple black clip-on tie positioned perfectly on a simple short sleeved white shirt. Needless to say, we didn’t realize we were actually learning something as the summer progressed, but all three of us never missed a day on the truck; and Joe became the person you could go to and discuss anything. As summer ended, we went back to high school and Joe continued to sell Charles Chips around town. We stayed in touch.

iff’s office, additional fire medics and accelerated vehicle replacements for both public safety departments. With challenges ahead, Budesky said they will continue to strategically plan and prioritize future projects under a 25-year Capital Improvement Plan involving coun-

ty and school facilities, roadways, utility infrastructure, equipment, vehicles and technology. “We will continue to be sound in our financial practices, we will continue to be prudent and will continue to be conservative,” Budesky said. “But we also have to balance that with investments in our people, our infrastructure and our services.”

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For many years following that summer, the three of us would get together at Christmas and make a visit to Joe’s small apartment. It wasn’t until far later in life that I realized Joe’s contributions and influence on our lives. He joins dozens of others who have positively affected my life, a sort of collage of people from all walks of life and various professions – all contributing bits of wisdom I hope wasn’t lost on the recipient. But, Joe provided my first lessons in business in those hot days of August sitting in that old step van surrounded by cans of Charles Chips. As for that trio of young entrepreneurs who enjoyed the wisdom of a crusty, old Marine that summer, one chose to work on the railroad and the security that accompanied, and another became a well-respected circuit court

Mechanicsville Supervisor W. Canova Peterson voiced concerns over the almost 20% increase from last year’s FY2022 total budget. He said he couldn’t help but have some “heartburn,” as the highest budget increase from one year to the next has been 7% during his time on the board. “And from what I’m hearing is that it can be substantiated and it

judge. I took Joe’s advice and pursued a career doing something I loved much more than door-to-door sales. When the seasoned warrior finally gave up the fight and passed years later, a small obituary appeared in the local newspaper. It listed no survivors or family members, and information regarding a funeral was missing. As I read the announcement, I thought that an unknowing reader might assume this person lived an insignificant life, unfulfilled with the joys of family and loved ones. To those who knew Joe, nothing was further from the truth. For certain, his legacy is fondly remembered and respected by that trio of friends who learned life’s earliest lessons riding in a Charles Chips van, perhaps unrecognized but not unremembered.

can be done, and if that is so I’m going to appreciate that,” Peterson said. “But I’m going to have to satisfy myself quite a bit getting into this stuff because that’s a very, very large increase.” Chair and Chickahominy Supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek thanked Budesky for his in-depth presentation. “Let’s all remember that this

represents the lion's share of what we're supposed to do here, is to provide for schools, provide for the safety of our residents and then provide those human services,” Kelly-Wiecek said. The Feb. 23 special budget meeting will further dive into financials, workforce, public utilities and request for authorization of an April 6 public hearing.

Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the county’s real estate tax relief program. March 1 is the deadline to apply for this program in time for the relief to be applied to the tax bills sent out later this spring. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31, 2021. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $52,500 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for

100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the total income. About 1,250 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings is about $1,200 for those households; about 35% of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.5 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two years,

unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Remember, applicants must sign up by March 1, 2022, for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due, first half, on June 5, 2022. “This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,” said Hanover’s Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Harris. “We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.” To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 365-6128. If you have computer access, application forms can also be downloaded from www. hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County’s public information officer.

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numerous events throughout the year. “We’re trying to form more partnerships and make sure that we can create this climate of inclusivity in Hanover in order for all of us to live together, work together and treat each other in fairness,” Hunter-Jordan said. “And so that is our goal, to make certain that Hanoverians of color are treated the same and that we have opportunities at all levels in Hanover.” Hunter-Jordan said one of the “wonderful things” about the NAACP Hanover branch is its diverse community of allies and members. She said with approximately 350 current members of the branch, there is a fairly balanced weight between black and non-black

members. “That's been the blessing in this, to be able to pull so many groups together and work together to bring about that justice that's needed,” HunterJordan said, mentioning the organization’s recent work with local transgender groups. “We don't just work on behalf of black people,” HunterJordan said. “Whoever is being treated unfairly is who we work for. And so that is the message that we want to get across to our community. That is our goal. To make sure everything gets better for everybody.” To view more “Not All Heroes Make the History Books” entries, visit the Hanover NAACP Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/hcbnaacpva.

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History Month.” Hunter-Jordan said she is “just getting started” with the series. In order to fully explore over 300 years of Hanover history, Hanover NAACP plans to continue spotlighting important figures beyond Black History Month. “That was one of our goals for this year – to make Hanover aware that you have contributions of the African Americans who have lived here that you never have recognized,” HunterJordan said. “So that's the focal point of our entire year.” In addition, Hunter-Jordan said the organization’s primary goal is to become more active in the community and hold

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DAVID BODY

BODY, Mr. David "Dave" V., passed away on February 10, 2022. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on August 5, 1957. A memorial service will be held on March 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 2339 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015. For a complete obituary, please go to myfarewelling.com/memorial/david-body.

show. He enjoyed coin collecting, Civil War relics and metal detecting. As one of the biggest Lynyrd Skynyrd fans around, you never changed the radio station if one of their songs were on; Dad said it was illegal. He loved the Grand Canyon and still talked about the 2018 family trip through the desert like it was yesterday. He fell in love with Chincoteague Island, the Wildlife loop on Assateague and all of the OBX where he enjoyed bird watching with his son, Casey. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and family, especially his grandchildren who were the absolute joy of his life. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 23, at 1 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, 901 Sharon Rd., King William, Va. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

JOHN F. BOHR JR.

BOHR, John F. Jr., 66, of Manquin, passed away on February 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Doris Bohr; sister, Charlotte Bohr; and his baby boy, Casey Bohr. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; son, Brandon Bohr (Hope); grandchildren, Gracie Verlander, Brock Bohr, Griffin Bohr and Bodie Bohr; greatgranddaughter, Sadie; and his sister, Darlene Sumrell (Larry). John retired from Henrico County. He loved fishing, star gazing, the outdoors and was an avid fan of classic movies, westerns and old TV shows, especially the Andy Griffith

BERNARD BRACKETT

BRACKETT, Bernard Douglas,88,of Mechanicsville, Va., was called home to be with his Lord on February 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 54 years, Joan Marie Brackett; his parents,

Robert and Lucy Brackett; brother, Robert Brackett; sister, Martha B. Stewart; and son-in-law, Gilbert Favaro. He is survived by his six children, Sandra B. Favaro, Bernard Douglas Brackett Jr. (Derby), Michael L. Brackett (Christine), Donna B. Lockhart (Bruce), Joan B. Lane (Al), John R. Brackett (Suzanne); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two nieces, a nephew; and his longtime friend and companion, Kitty Hughes. He was born in Richmond, Va., on May 9, 1933 and grew up in Churchill. He loved to tour through Churchill and reminisce of days gone by. He enjoyed going to church and was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. He started his long career in the meat business as a Butcher for the Colonial Stores. With promotions into management, his career took him to Richfood Inc. as a Meat Buyer and he retired after 32 years of service. His love was his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, coaching his children, going to ball games, birthdays, playing poker, family beach trips, listening to Hank Williams and Johnny Cash and train travel across the U.S.A. He enjoyed watching his team, the Washington Redskins and taking his family to the games. He was the rock in the Brackett family with a heart of gold! A special thank you for his loving team of caregivers. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The McShin Foundation. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on February 25, 2022 at 3 p.m., at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville.

DONALD BRUCE

BRUCE, Donald Ray "Donnie," age 66, of 313 North Smithbridge Road, Hot Springs, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born May 22, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Lucian Elvin Bruce and Annie Lee Martin Bruce. He was an electrician for The Omni Homestead Resort and Hotel with over 46 years of experience. Donnie's life didn't end with his passing as he is rejoicing in heaven with our Lord. He shared his last breaths surrounded by those he loved most. There was never a day that he didn't call and check on his kids or grandchildren, whom he cherished most in this world. He was a selfless man of many talents who always put God, family and friends first. He never met a stranger, was always a gentleman and car enthusiast. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a brother, Elvin Gordon Bruce. He is survived by three children, Brandi Brown and husband, Wesley Michael, Chloe Hostetter and husband, Eric and Donald Bruce and girlfriend, Melanie Abernathy; four sisters, Marguerite Beninghove, Bertha "Bert" Coleman, Audrey B. Seay and Janet Faye Gray; two brothers, Marvin "Johnny" Allen Bruce and Ronald Cline Bruce; five grandchildren, Kennedy see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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The Mechanicsville AARP Tax-Aide site will be open in the Mechanicsville Library again this tax season! The library is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation and filing to older or low-income taxpayers. Many individuals miss out on credits and deductions they’ve earned because they can’t afford to pay for professional tax preparation; Tax-Aide can help! The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteerrun tax assistance service. It is sponsored by AARP and the IRS. It is now in its 54th year. There are nine Tax-Aide offices in the

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Brown, Deakon Brown, Leighton Hostetter, Donald Bruce Jr. and Kassie Sharon; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, in Clifton Forge with the Reverend David George officiating and Preacher Bill Gilliland offering a prayer. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family visited with friends from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family online, please visit nicelyfuneralhome.com.

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Richmond area. The volunteers all have extensive tax training and experience in t ax preparation. The Mechanicsville site will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays just like last year; hours will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this year. Their first open day was Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Tax returns will be prepared by appointment. Appointments may be made online at tinyurl.com/make-appt or by phone at 804-537-0662. Last year organizers asked that people pick up a packet of forms to fill out before coming for their appointment. This season, you may get the forms you need on the day of your appointment - no need to get them early. Depending on the status of COVID-19 this year, we hope to do both drop-off returns as well as in-person returns. If you choose to drop

Thursday, February 17, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by those closest to her. Ginny was born in Napa, California on December 2, 1957 and lived all over the world as a child, including Cyprus and Japan, thanks to her Navy family. After graduating from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in Nursing, she settled in Richmond, Va. in 1984, where she met James Edward Flippin. The two were happily married in May 1985, for 20 years and raised their children in Mechanicsville. Ginny was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother and registered nurse for 38 years. Ginny dreamed of starting her own adult home or the elderly one day, because it was her joy to take care of others in all aspects of life. She treasured her career and impacted many in central Virginia by caring for seniors and others who were sick through sacrificial home-nursing services. She always gave to everyone without expecting in return. She is survived by her children, Christina Flippin Jones, Nicole LeeAnn Flippin, James Marshall Flippin, as well as James D.

off your paperwork, make a copy f or us and keep your originals. You’ll need an appointment either way. When coming in for a tax session, you must bring: a photo ID for both taxpayer and spouse, a Social Security card for everyone on the tax return (dependents included), all tax forms received such as W-2s and 1099s, health form 1095-A (if you received one), and any other “Important Tax Information” you received in the mail. If you want your refund directly deposited into your bank account, you must bring a check with the account and routing number on it. Also, bringing a copy of last year’s tax return with supporting documents is helpful in the preparation of this year’s return.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 11000th block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 10400th block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 15400th block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen.

Embezzlement less than $200 was reported in the 7100th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville

DWI: First offense was reported in the 8100th block of Elm Drive/Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 5100th block of Summer Plains Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 11200th block of Rockville Road/Chisholm Trail, Rockville.

Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 9100th block of Greenlake Circle, Mechanicsville.

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than $500 was reported on the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville

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DWI: First offense was reported in the 16500th block of Pouncey Tract Road/Rockville Road, Rockville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 16500th block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 12200th block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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TALLEY, Alice Faye, 77, passed away February 13, 2022, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her sister, Dolly A. Andrick. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa M. Freeman and Tonya J. George; her brothers, Vernon W. Talley (Jeanette), Dilman K. Andrick (Tracey), Jerry Andrick and Ricky T. Andrick (Judy Adkins); one grandson and one granddaughter. Faye was a longtime employee for Dunn's Barbeque and Walmart. Funeral services will be private. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

WALKER, Edward Lee Sr., 88, from Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buell D. Walker and Rena B. Walker. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Titmus Walker; his children, Sharon Walker, Debbi Marks (Steve) and Edward Lee Walker Jr. (Donna). He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Stephen, Jake and Kendall Walker. Ed retired February 1, 2019 from Hermitage Steel Company. He was a past Worshipful Master of the Tuckahoe Masonic Lodge No. 347. The family received friends on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, Va. A graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover.

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The Doswell Ruritan Club will be holding a “Salt Fish Breakfast” from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. located at 16433 N. Washington Highway. The breakfast will include eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, juice and coffee. Take outs will be available. The fee for adults is $10 and the fee for children aged 4 to 10 is $4.

Monday, Feb. 21

Members of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Atlee Library where a staff member will give a tour of the state-of-the-art facility. The tour will be followed by the club’s business meeting. For more information about the meeting or becoming a club member, contact Mrs. Cindy Modzelewski, club membership chairman at 804-366-0864 or look them up at facebook.com/ pamunkeywc.

Saturday, Feb. 26

On the last Saturday of the month through October, The American Legion Post 175 hosts a “Community Breakfast” from 7:30 to 10 a.m. located at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. The breakfast is open to the public.

Saturday, March 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 rounds, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. Admission is

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.

p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

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Tuesdays

$10 for adults and children 7 and under, free. Carry out is available. Sponsored by Enon United Methodist Church. All profits go to the missions.

Ongoing

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.

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

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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. The American Legion Post 175, located at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, holds a “Meet and Greet, Coffee and Donut” event every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a. m for the Community and perspective members to meet members and learn what they do for the community.

Wednesdays

Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting English and Citizenship classes with

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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.

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.

at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

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The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 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

If interested in volunteering for the 2022 filing season a year from now, you may apply online at TaxAide@ AARP.org.

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The Building Bridges group of Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The group’s mission is to bring a message of hope and recovery to those suffering from addiction issues. They meet on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, visit rvana.org.

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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.

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The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church

More information about Tax-Aide may be obtained at: 888-687-2277 or TaxAide@AARP.org. The volunteers at the

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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 804559-2805 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.

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Mechanicsville site are excited to be open again this year and are looking forward to doing tax returns for our local folks!

Community Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Addie, ID# 581260, is a 3-year-old female Canine/Hound mix. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Sully is a big and friendly dog. He has tons of playful energy. Addie is a sweet girl who has been with us for about a month now. She was surrendered by a previous owner. Addie has lots of energy and loves to run. She does great on a leash. Addie seems to do well with other dogs. She might best be suited with a family who does not have small children due to her high energy. Addie should do great in a house with lots of running room. Loki, ID# 581431, is an 1-year-old male Canine/Australian Shepherd/Pitbull mix. He has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Loki is a sweet boy who was surrendered to us earlier this month. He was very nervous at first but he has really become much LOKI more comfortable with the staff. He has turned into a friendly, outgoing dog. Loki will need some obedience training, but he has already done well in listening and going outside to potty. Loki loves to run and play with other dogs. He also does well on a leash. Loki should do really well with a new owner who can spend a lot of time with him and give lots of TLC. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/ Adopt-a-Pet/. ADDIE

Nominations open for Hanover County’s 2022 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Do you know someone who is making a difference in our community? Hanover County is resuming its tradition of highlighting the contributions and dedication of local volunteers. We need your help to share their story! Hanover’s 2022 Spirit of Volunteerism Award nomination process opened Jan. 3, 2022, and runs through March 18. You may submit up to two nominations! Your nominees will be recognized at Hanover’s annual countywide Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration

to be held in May 2022. Details regarding date, time and location will be announced at a later time. Nomination forms, online submission information and other details are available beginning Jan. 3 at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at (804) 365-4300. Submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Programs at Mechanicsville area libraries Mechanicsville Branch Library In-Person Programs Tai Chi Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tai Chi may help improve your stress, health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. This class will be presented by ordained Won-Buddhist priest Kaesung Kim. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Hula Dancing Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Monday, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon and Mondays, March 7, 14 and 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon Ages 16 & up: Exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Mechanicsville Anime Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, Feb. 25, 4 to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 11 and 25, 4 to 5 p.m. Ages 12-18: Join the Mechanicsville Library Anime Club and meet teens with

similar interests and watch some cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Adult Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, Feb. 25, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. and Friday, March 25, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. You’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, please join the library for Adult Storytime. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Mechanicsville Book Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Teen Trivia at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, March 18, 4 to 5 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Exercise the mind with a fast-paced trivia game. Can you beat your friends? Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Home Gardening Series: Planning a Summer Dye Garden at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Join the Mechanicsville Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle

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some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, “Planning a Summer Dye Garden,” will be presented by Becky Blake, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Tuesday, March 22, 6 to 7 p.m. Finding local support services for seniors and caregivers is as simple as a click of a mouse. Bonnie Scimone, Lead Community Specialist & Marketing Assistant at VirginiaNavigator, will share information and demonstrate how to use SeniorNavigator, an online directory that lists 26,000 plus resources that help older adults remain independent and supports family caregivers. Learn how to find information about health and aging issues, financial concerns, legal questions, caregiver support, housing and assisted living communities, and much more. Additionally, you will learn specific information on four key topics: chronic pain management, advance care planning, oral health and transitions in care. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. For ore information on in person programs call 804746-9615 or visit the library see LIBRARY, pg. 15

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Vaughan Road retains 25 mph speed limit By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local

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Lynwood and Juliette Buchanan are remembered for their love for each other and their dedication to their community.

Buchanans made Beaverdam better By Rob Witham for The Local BEAVERDAM –It was a love story that spanned seven decades, with a legacy that left an indelible mark on Hanover County’s northwest anchor. The home of Lynwood and Juliette Buchanan sits, appropriately, just south of the historic Beaverdam Depot, mere feet from the railroad tracks which, on a map, anchor this idyllic community. This is the story of two people who completed their earthly journey in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of service and selflessness that will be hard to replicate. This is the story of Buster and Polly.

In the early days of the Cold War, Polly’s high school friend, Betty, mentioned to her one day that she had two brothers but one she’d like her to meet. Betty’s thought was Corky, Buster’s brother, and Polly might just hit it off. Instead, Polly, as they said in the day, took a shine to Buster. “Instead of being Corky that she fell for, she fell for my dad,” explained Carol Brigham, Buster and Polly’s daughter. “The rest is history.” On Nov. 24, 1951, Buster and Polly were married. Thus began a relationship and partnership that would bless the community they called home.

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After hearing from a number of concerned citizens, Ashland Town Council members voted unanimously to defeat an ordinance change that would have raised the speed limit on West Vaughan Road between Chapman and Thompson streets. When the development was first approved in 2017, the plan included a road designed for 30 mph traffic. That decision was partially due to long-term transportation plans that call for an extension of Vaughan Road via Archie Cannon Parkway that would provide a cut through to Route 1 and ease traffic volumes in the downtown area. “This road is also going to eventually connect all the way to Route 1 to help distribute traffic,” director of public works Mike Jennings said at a Feb. 15 town council meeting. Residents in the subdivision that fronts Vaughan Road spoke during a public hearing and expressed concern that any increase would create an unsafe environment in their neighborhood, and many questioned the need for an increase. Jennings said VDOT encourages localities to post speeds based on road design, and acknowledged the Town does have the authority to adjust speed limits in certain situations. After reviewing the council’s 2017 action, Jennings asked members for an addition to the ordinance that governs special speed limits within town limits. West Vaughan Road has been designated a local collector road. “I did see that the road had been designed and proffered to be 30 mph, and there was some discussion at that time that it should be posted at 25 mph,” Jennings said. “Typically, we follow VDOT standards and VDOT standards is up to 45 mph. The design speed should be the same as the posted speed.” “Based on the way this road is designed and functions I recommend approval of this ordinance,” Jennings concluded.

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West Vaughan Road is pictured as it traverses the Laura Dell neighborhood. Council members rejected a request to change the speed limit to 30 mph in the residential area. Below, the posted speed limit on Chapman Street and most adjacent roads surrounding Laura Dell is 25 mph.

But residents of the Laura Dell subdivision rejected that reasoning and identified negative impacts associated with a speed limit increase. Resident Al Lavallee said he drove the stretch of road in question at both speeds and compared the results. “I drove that area and it’s .3 of mile and driving it at 25 mph took me all of a minute. Driving it a 30 mph felt a lot faster and it saved only 10 seconds,” he said. He noted that streets surrounding the neighborhood are all posted at 25 mph, the standard for residential neighborhoods and default limit where no speed is posted. “There’s not really any gain there from making it 30 mph,” he said. Former council member Hank Lowry, also a resident of the subdivision, said the idea of raising the speed limit seemed “ridiculous.” “I don’t know of any other roads in the state of Virginia that have a 30 mph speed limit,”he said. “Is this a new classification that has been invented for Ashland?” Lowry also dismissed the idea that a connector to Route 1 would be completed at any time in the near future due to the high cost of land acquisition for the project.

Lowry asked council members to heed the concerns of the residents and retain the current speed limit. “It’s apparent that area demands 25 mph,” Lowry said. “It’s a residential area.” Lowry summed up his comments with a friendly note of caution. “I certainly hope this is a dead idea, because, if it’s not, there is an election coming.” Other residents noted that many drivsee VAUGHAN pg. 15

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ers exceed the 25 mph limit now and voiced concerns that raising the speed limit would encourage even higher speeds. Vice mayor John Hodges was on the council when it set that 30 mph speed limit in 2017 and described the action as a compromise. “This is obviously a residential area and we are trying to promote strong neighborhoods and prevent intrusions, but this is a planned collector road,” Hodges said. “My concern is that there is the potential for this road to become a de facto bypass of Route 54 and downtown, and if we set the speed and set the precedent here with a higher speed, I’m concerned the traffic will be incentivized to go this way rather than through downtown.” Mayor Steve Trivett said he also took time to ride through the neighborhood comparing the two speeds. “I did the nontechnical exercise as others have done of riding through there. And riding through there at 25 mph, there’s no scientific way to describe it other than it feels right. Driving through there at 30 mph feels wrong,” the mayor said. Trivett said if and when conditions change due to the extension of the road or other factors emerge, the council can

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Longtime Beaverdam residents know that Buster was the most “seen” of the duo, whether delivering the mail, which he did for many years, or leading the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department, which he helped found at about the same time as he and his wife began their personal journey. Firefighting became a life-long passion for Buster, who quickly rose through the ranks to lead the all-volunteer crew for 30 years. In an article for the Richmond Times-Dispatch in 2016, Buchanan noted he had only missed one meeting in 65 years of service to the department, and that was to pick up a Chevrolet truck readied for Engine Company Number Two. His son, Lynwood III, known as “Lyn” to everyone, followed in his father’s footsteps, generating a career in firefighting and fire safety first in the City of Richmond before coming home to Hanover County in 2012.

reconsider a request to raise the speed limit. “This is something we can always revisit once Vaughan, if it does, connect to Route 1 and it makes sense to re-evaluate the speed limit. Then, we can do that,” council member Kathy Abbott said. Council voted 5-0 to deny the ordinance change effectively leaving the posted speed limit at 25 mph. In other matters, the council approved its 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program that includes 10 projects prioritized by members last month. The plan includes sidewalk and curb and gutter improvements, funding for the Downtown Streetscape, comprehensive stormwater management and a grade separated railroad crossing. The plan also addresses drainage problems throughout the town and funds a broadband fiber network, funds for a North Ashland Park and money for the Trolley and Fall Line Trails. Residential improvements and the Hill Carter Parkway project are also in that prioritized list. Town manager Josh Farrar told council that just because a project did not make the Top 10 doesn’t mean it will not be completed. Improvements not included on the list are classified as vision projects and will still be considered when funding permits.

When Buster was out fighting fires or pumping out a flooded basement during a tropical storm, it was Polly making sure the home front was safe and the children were taken care of. Later came eight grandchildren, then nine great-grandchildren. And it became a moment of pure joy when one, or both, would accompany offspring big or small to the front porch to watch a train come through, on tracks so close they could be considered part of the front yard. When Polly wasn’t caring for Carol and Lyn, she was caring for everyone else. There wasn’t a family in Beaverdam who experienced serious illness or loss that didn’t receive food from the Buchanan home. If anyone was holding a bake sale, from the Fire Auxiliary to the United Methodist Church, it was guaranteed to find Polly’s treats, which included the greatest lemon chess pie in world history. The secret to its deliciousness was the love behind the confection. The acts of kindness from Buster and Polly

The town also approved a plan to add a park to the area north of Route 54. Council authorized officials to obtain three lots at 101 Vaughan Road to construct a community park in that area. Earlier this month, the council allocated $600,000 for the proposed park in a budget amendment reflecting increased revenues for the current fiscal year. The purchase price for the lots is $658,000 for the 6.58 acres. In its continuing recognition of Black History Month, the council recognized former African-American members and presented them with memorial bricks recovered from the old Town Hall Building. The bricks were inscribed with their names and dates of service. Terri Winston-Abri and Anthony Keitt accepted the awards in person while the families of Dr. Melvin Hall, the Rev. William Henderson and Franklin Jackson accepted on behalf of those members who had passed. Council also heard a presentation by Carolyn Hemphill, founder of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, outlining the activities of her organization in preserving and documenting the contribution of African Americans in Hanover County. The group is headquarterd at the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland.

to their hometown can never be numbered, with so many of them done with no fanfare and with no interest in being recognized for those efforts. The Buchanans also had talents many never knew about. For decades, Buster enjoyed countless hours at his draftsmen’s table, creating plans for future buildings and renovations, which was a talent that didn’t require wearing a fire chief’s hat. Their imprint is literally found throughout Beaverdam, from architecture to the memories of their service to their friendship with everyone they met. Many may wonder what the secret was to a marriage that lasted nearly seventy years. “Dad said never to go to bed mad with your spouse,” Lyn explained. “They had their moments when they could, you know, be mad at each other, but they always seemed to work it out,” Brigham added. Complementing each other helped too. Buster happily tilled the soil for

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on Tuesday, March 22, please contact the library.

Atlee Branch Library In-Person Programs

Virtual Programs Author Chat with Kate Quinn and Heather Webb Wednesday, March 23, 7 to 8 p.m. Join the library as they chat live with bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Heather Webb. They will be discussing their newest releases as well as their past successes. Kate Quinn’s latest release, The Diamond Eye, will be published on March 29. Heather Webb’s newest book, The Next Ship Home, was published on Feb. 8. This program will be hosted virtually on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/ PamunkeyLibrary. If you would like a reminder email sent to you one day before the program, please register at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. If you don’t receive your reminder email

Polly’s gardens, dutifully snapped beans and shelled peas from her bounty, then got out of the way when it was canning time. When Polly’s health began to decline in 2020, the decision was made for her to spend her final days in her beloved home. Surrounded by so much love from her eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, the family celebrated one last Christmas with their beloved matriarch before she passed away on Jan. 28, 2021. “He told her doctor, ‘I said for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, and I’m not going to let her down,’ ” Lyn said, recalling a conversation Buster had with Polly’s physician. “He would sit, he would hold her hand, get beside her on the bed and talk to her. It would break your heart.” “When she passed, half of him left,” noted Brigham. Things were seemingly fine physically with Buster until he experienced a cardiac event earlier last autumn and

Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Fun & Games at the Atlee Branch Library Wednesday, March 2, 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. Atlee Anime Club at the Atlee Branch Library Thursday, March 3, 7:30 see LIBRARY, pg. 22

was hospitalized. The prognosis was positive, but a call received by Lyn at the firehouse in Mechanicsville days later changed everything. “Dad had opted to work it out using medication,” Lyn remembered. “I was at work when the doctor called and said he had another cardiac event, and I said ‘I’m on my way.’ I got there, told him, ‘hey buddy, I’m here.’ He turned, opened his eyes and looked at me, and then he never opened his eyes again.” Buster himself told his doctor prior to his death what the cause of his demise would be. “I have a broken heart,” he said to him, according to his son. When asked about the mark their parents left on them, Lyn summarized their impact succinctly. “Family was important to them for everything. A sense of service, and giving what you can to people.” Lynwood and Juliette left Beaverdam with so much, but maybe more than anything, they left the gift of treating everyone as family.

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Sports

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Men’s volleyball: Southern Virginia at Randolph-Macon noon

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College baseball: Alvernia at Randolph-Macon noon/3:00 p.m.

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County teams reunite in state swim meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — For the first time in years, all four county high school swim teams competed in the same state tournament. As usual, however, all four teams represented the county well. Both Hanover’s boys and girls teams finished in the top 10, as did Atlee’s boys and Patrick Henry’s girls, in the Virginia High School League Class 4 swim and dive championships at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday. Patrick Henry’s Amanda Barnard led the county teams in individual wins with two: first in the girls 200-yard individual medley with a 2:03.15 finish, then second in the 500 freestyle with a 4:55.00 finish. Atlee’s Mollie Ivie won the girls 100 backstroke in 56.79. On the boys side, Atlee’s Brock Rempe won the boys 100 breaststroke in 55.59. The Patriots, in particular, did quite well considering their relatively small size among their Class 4 competitors. “That was really good to be able to compete at the level we did,” said Patrick Henry head swim coach Bob Flanagan. “We had a number of people get on the podium. Amanda won in two individual events which was incredible for her to be able to do that in backto-back years. But then, along with some other strong freshmen and sophomore swimmers were able to get on the podium in both of their relays. That was

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Above, Patrick Henry’s Amanda Barnard sweeps her arms in a graceful arc as she swims to victory in the girls 500-yard freestyle in the VHSL Class 4 swim championships at SwimRVA Friday. She beat her preliminary time by six seconds with a 4:55.00 finish. Left, Hanover’s Nathaniel Eliason seems to shoot streams of water from his fingertips during the boys 500yard freestyle. Eliason finished second in 4:40.92.

exciting. And then the guys also did well.” The Patriot girls 200 medley relay team of Barnard, Kate Balut, Molly Hoben and Maddie Medei finished fifth. The same

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quartet finished sixth in the 200 freestyle relay. On the boys side, Hayden Bartz finished fifth in both the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Atlee’s boys were led by

strong relay performances. The 200 freestyle relay team of Brock Rempe, Peter Frame, Jace Hollinger and Tyler Caten) finished second. The 200 medley relay team of Caten, Rempe,

Brandon Harvey and Hollinger finished fourth. Caten and Hollinger finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 50 freestyle. Caten finished fourth in the 100 freestyle and Rempe eighth in the 200 individual medley. On the girls side, Molly Ivie also finished third in the 200

butterfly. “I was really impressed. Everyone performed, really did great,” said Atlee head swim coach Karen Seeber. “The boys 200 medley and 200 free (relays) were disappointed — they were hoping to win, but they dropped time from the beginning and Brock set a pool record, well, a meet record, for his breaststroke. “We were a little surprised that Mollie got her time in the backstroke. She won that, so that was exciting.” Hanover’s Sam Castle popped up in the finals in a number of events, finishing fifth in the boys 100 backstroke and eighth in the 100 freestyle. He was also part of the Hawks’ fourth-place 400 freestyle relay with Nathaniel Eliason, Henry Atkinson and Bryce Newton. The quartet finished fifth in the 200 medley relay. Eliason also finished second in the 500 freestyle. On the girls side, Jordyn Dillard finished sixth in the 200 freestyle and eighth in the 100 freestyle. Dillard was also part of the Hawks’ seventhplace 400 freestyle relay team with Morgan Pittman, Emma Allison and Cere Duplissey. Hanover head swim coach George Massey praised the Class 4 performances overall. “Just amazing! Eleven state records,” he said. “There were just some just some incredible performances. It’s great to be a part of that.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Frowert fights to second state wrestling title By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor VIRGINIA BEACH — Atlee’s Alex Frowert had a difficult year. He injured his shoulder in December but didn’t realize it. Later, he was diagnosed with a torn labrum and hoped he could finish his senior season. Frowert, a 152-pounder, went undefeated going into the Virginia High School League Class 4 wrestling championships Friday and Saturday at Virginia Beach Sports Center. He went out of there undefeated as well to claim his second state championship. Frowert won his first three matches in the championship tournament by pins. His opponent in the final, Great Bridge’s Jack Hawbaker, was not so easily subdued. Frowert struggled to maintain a 2-1 advantage until the final seconds, when he managed an additional takedown for a 4-1 decision. “He brought it to me,” Frowert said. “I could see I needed to keep my attacks up. I saw the problem and I had a game plan for that, but it was a lot tighter than I wanted it to be. In the end I got the job done.” Frowert reached the championship final by pinning Salem’s Matthew McNeil in 1:56 in the first round, pinning Fauquier’s Reece Kuhns in 3:05 in the quarterfinals and pinning Sherando’s Brogan Teter in 3:38 in the semifinals. Frowert’s championship campaign and the 28 points that came with it led the Raiders to a sixth-place finish — the highest finish for any Hanover County team. Great Bridge won the team championship with 235 points. Sherando was second with 120.5, followed by Eastern View (117.5), Loudoun County (98.5), and Spotsylvania with 72. Atlee was just two points

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Above, Atlee’s Alex Frowert takes a shot at Great Bridge’s Jack Hawbaker in the 152-pound title match in the Virginia High School League Class 4 wrestling championships at Virginia Beach Sports Center Saturday. Frowert won the title with a 4-1 decision. Left, it may not look like it, but the exhausted wrestler on the left, Powhatan’s Mitchell Johnson, survived a grueling multi-overtime match with Dominion’s Jimenez Jacob (right) to claim the 195-pound championship.

behind with 70. Mechanicsville finished 19th with 31 points. Hanover was 24th with 29 and Patrick Henry in a tie for 33rd with 13. In addition to Frowert, three other Raiders scored. Eric Ludwig finished fourth in the 106-pound class and scored 16 points. Will Rittenhouse likewise finished fourth in the 160pound class for 14 points, and

Mateo Duarte finished sixth in the 113-pound class for 12 points. Hanover was led by Noah Bentley, who finished sixth in the 126-pound class for 12 points. Jacob Epperly finished sixth in the 220-pound class for 11 points. Neither Will Hart (138 pounds) nor Zach Tyler (170 pounds) placed, but they still scored three points apiece

Dillion O`Keefe led Patrick Henry with a sixth-place finish in the 132-pound class. He scored 11 points. Christien DesChamps (113 pounds) did not place but scored two points for the Patriots. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

for the Hawks. Two Mustangs placed. Andrew Kozubal finished sixth in the 145-pound class and scored 10 points for Mechanicsville, while Joseph Elaal was sixth in the 195-pound class and scored nine. Jake VHSL Class 4 wrestling Owens (138 pounds) scored (at Virginia Beach Sports Center) five points, Joseph Koenig (152 Team scores: 1. Great Bridge 235; pounds) four and Ryan Magill 2. Sherando 120.5; 3. Eastern View 117.5; 4. Loudoun County 98.5; 5. (126 pounds) three.

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Spotsylvania 72; 6. Atlee 70; 7. (tie) Liberty (Bealeton), Powhatan 65; 9. Jefferson Forest 63; 10. Orange County 61; 11. Dominion 57; 12. King George 52; 13. Broad Run 51; 14. John Handley 46; 15. Louisa County 43; 16. James Wood 42; 17. Fauquier 37; 18. Salem (Salem) 35; 19. Mechanicsville 31; 20. (tie) Deep Creek, Kettle Run, Matoaca, Rock Ridge 30; 24. Hanover 29; 25. (tie) Dinwiddie, Loudoun Valley 28; 27. Pulaski County 26; 28. Millbrook High School 23; 29. (tie) Blacksburg, Western Albemarle 22; 31. (tie) Jamestown, Smithfield 20; 33. (tie) Courtland, Lightridge, Patrick Henry, Varina 13; 37. (tie) Heritage, Warhill 10; 39. Monacan 9; 40. Grafton 7; 41. Denbigh 6; 42. Amherst County 5; 43. Tuscarora 4; 44. (tie) E. C. Glass, Henrico 3; 46. (tie) Churchland, Hampton, King`s Fork, Manor, Warwick 0. Championship finals 106: Bryson Rios (LC) d. Waylon Rogers (OC) 2-0; 113: Noah Ortiz (GB) p. Colton Bendure (JW) 3:50; 120: Anthony Lucchiani (SHE) p. Nicholas Baker (JH) 1:26; 126: Caleb Neal (GB) d. Foster Cardinale (LIB) 2-1; 132: Eric Doran (GB) md. Cam Sheads (EV) 10-1; 138: Luke Roberts (LC) d. Kyle Csikari (SPO) tf. 5:43 (18-1); 145: Keagan Judd (SHE) md. Santiago Pena (DOM) 14-2; 152: Alex Frowert (ATL) d. Jack Hawbaker (GB) 4-1; 160: Ty Chittum (GB) p. Matt Wirth (JF) 2:50; 170: Noah Lawrence (GB) d. Joey Burch (WA) 4-3; 182: Kingsley Menifee (FAU) d. Abram Chumley (KR) 4-0; 195: Mitchell Johnson (POW) d. Jimenez Jacob (DOM) UTB 2-1; 220: Brett Clatterbaugh (EV) p. Aydan Willis (SHE) 1:26; 285: Alex Birchmeier (BR) p. Keyshawn Burgos (MAT) 2:49. Third place 106: Seth Ayo (SPO) p. Eric Ludwig (ATL) 2:39; 113: Zach Rios (LC) md. Luke Wells (POW) 11-1; 120: Elijah Smoot (EV) d. Dylan Coward (POW) 9-7; 126: Owen Greslick (LOU) d. Tyler Koerner (SHE) tf. 4:55 (16-0); 132: Nik Voros (SMI) d. Ethan Turner (OC) 6-4; 138: Kyman Kinney (SAL) d. Caleb Cambeis (JF) 8-6; 145: Noah Hall (LIB) p. Nicholas Marck (LHT) 3:59; 152: Kadin Smoot (EV) d. David Norris (KG) 5-1; 160: Simon Bishop (JH) d. Will Rittenhouse (ATL) 6-1; 170: Nathan Mallery (DC) d. Royce Hall (LIB) tb. 5-3; 182: Evan Alger (PC) d. Andrew Gingras (LV) 8-6; 195: Jared Williams (GB) d. Ilias Cholakis (RR) 1-0; 220: Braeden Fluke (GB) p. Caleb Graham (LC) 4:18; 285: Brayden Walker (EV) d. Jett Helmut (MIL) 5-1.

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Patriot girls advance, boys fall in 4B openers By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND — If, indeed, it was the final home appearance for the “Triple Threat,” they went out with a bang. Logan Nuckols, Jessica Osuanah and T’Niyah Baylor, who have been playing basketball together since their Liberty Middle School days, combined for 49 of Patrick Henry’s 69 points in a decisive 69-24 triumph over Capital District rival Varina in the first round of the Region 4B girls basketball championship tournament on Friday night. The victory sends the fifthseeded Patriots to a quarterfinal date with the No. 4 seed, Monacan, a team that has become a perennial state title contender, including three straight Virginia High School League (VHSL) titles between 2015 and 2017. More important than the point total, however, was how, in other aspects of the game, the Patriots showed how they can control the narrative, as it were, forcing a team to play the Patrick Henry way, disrupting their game plan. Once the Patriots crank up their transition game, led by Nuckols — a commit to Campbell University — if you can’t slow it down, opponents find themselves simply left behind and worn out. Osuanah added 16 rebounds to her 12-point performance, while Baylor scored 10 of her 15 points in the first half that saw Patrick Henry (15-6) build a 40-14 halftime lead. Nuckols poured in 19 of her game-high 22 points in the first half. She now stands at 1,380 career points, which is fourth all-time in Patriot history behind Taylor Huber, Summer Price, who serves as an assistant to head coach Phillip Cobb this

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Patrick Henry’s Jamie McElroy (22) attempts a jump shot while Varina’s AnNikah Burton (4) tries to bat the ball away in the Patriots’ 69-24 Region 4B win Friday. The Patriots advanced to face Monacan in the quarterfinals Tuesday after this edition went to press.

year, and Katie Anderson. Had Nuckols had a “normal” junior season schedule, who knows how many points she could have scored?

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Cobb noted there was no issue with his team looking past Varina, even though they already had registered two wins over the Blue Devils this season,

including a win just seven days previously. “We played well tonight. If we win the rebound battle, 30% of the time, you’ll win the

game,” Cobb said. “When we win that battle, we typically win. That’s the focus. Tonight we were able to pick up the tempo, pressure them, which definitely

went in our favor.” The head coach was quick to praise another Patriot who represents the future of the program. “Alicia Artis stepped up big time and had one of her career games tonight,” Cobb said. “Sixteen points, and, better yet, 10 rebounds. She had a doubledouble.” While Osuanah can rebound thanks to her superior height and wingspan, for the smaller Artis, it’s all about positioning under the basket. She, indeed, dominated in the paint in the victory. While things went well for the women, the seventh-seeded Patrick Henry men saw their 2021-22 season come to a disappointing close, falling to No. 10 Matoaca 65-49 in a game that was much closer than the final score indicates. Bursts by both teams wrote the first half story, with Patrick Henry (10-13) scoring the last five points of the first period for a 9-8 lead. After watching the Warriors go on an 11-0 run in just under two minutes to take a 19-12 advantage with 5:32 left in the first half, the Patriots, playing without star senior Christian Berry, matched Matoaca’s run when Paul Pasowicz nailed a 3-pointer for a 23-21 lead near the end of the half. Where Patrick Henry faltered was in the third period, where they managed just seven points, allowing Matoaca to rebuild its lead to eight. In the fourth, the Patriots were able to stay alive at the free throw line, down just six with 3:01 to go, but Matoaca finished the contest, ironically, on another run, as the Patriots went cold and the Warriors scored 14 of the game’s last 18 points. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Mustang girls run away with regional victory Win was team’s first in regional play in years Dave Lawrence/The Local

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — The girls basketball teams at Mechanicsville High School have at times advanced to a regional tournament, but in the time that head coach Alvin Puller has been at their helm, none won a postseason game. Until Friday, that is. The sixth-seeded Mustangs found a way to cool an initially warm King George offense, holding the 11th-seeded Foxes to single digits in the second and third quarters for a commanding 72-42 win over their visitors. Mechanicsville next visited No. 3 Powhatan in a quarterfinal that occurred Tuesday after this edition went to press. “It’s the very first time for me,” Puller said of the Mustangs’ postseason win. “It’s been, I think, my 13th year. We’ve been [in the regions] before but never won a game. It’s a good win — very good.” This difference this year has been the supporting cast built around a strong playmaker. Past Mechanicsville/Lee-Davis teams have not had the multitude of weapons the current team fields. “You can’t focus on one person. You’ve got to focus on several,” Puller said. “We’ve got several who can put it in (the basket) at any given time. All five of our starters can score at will.” In all, eight Mustangs scored. Lydia Elkins and Ashley Owens each scored eight points. Bennett Carlton scored nine weapon — Madi Butler — was Butler said the abundant has made has been internal. and just play together as a team points, and Kate Carlton scored able to dominate the stat col- help has made her job easier. “We cut out the drama,” she and sort things out the right 10. But Mechanicsville’s main umn with 27 points of her own. But a lot of the growth the team said. “We work hard in practice way. That’s a big part of it —

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Mechanicsville’s Madi Butler drives through a crowd of King George defenders in the Mustangs’ 72-42 victory over the visiting Foxes in a Region 4B first-round playoff Friday. Butler finished with a gamehigh 27 points.

coming together off the court. It has really benefitted us on the court. The skill has always been there. It’s just a matter of us getting along and not bringing teenage-girl drama.” With a huge second-half lead, the Mustangs were able to get more of their players significant playing time on the floor. And, while Butler had the biggest tally, she also was able to dish the ball out more often to her teammates and let them take advantage of their own opportunities. “It’s very good. I set a goal for myself this year and I hit that, so now I’m trying to help everybody get to their goal since they helped me get to mine.” Their larger goal: making the state tournament. It won’t be easy to get there, but this year, that dream is most certainly within reach. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. KING GEORGE (42) — Davidson 8, Watson 2, Sobota 15, Truslow 5, Breen 6, Callahan 6. Totals 16 4-9 42. MECHANICSVILLE (72) — Bowman 4, K. Carlton 10, Oliveria 0, Elkins 8, B. Carlton 9, Rucker 4, Owens 8, S. Young 0, Thomas 2, Butler 27. Totals 31 5-10 72. King George 13 4 7 18 — 42 Mechanicsville19 19 20 14 — 72 3-point goals — KG: Sobota 4, Davidson, Truslow; MEC: K. Carlton 2, Elkins 2, Butler.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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NBA Basketball: New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers.

NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers.

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Somebody

(:10) ›‡ “Biker Boyz” (2003) ‘PG-13’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

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to 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club. Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at the Atlee Branch Library Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Registration required at

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST (ESPN)

NFL Live (N) Å

(NBCSWSH) Fairways of Life

Library Saturday, March 12, 3 to 4 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Fight with some of your favorite video game characters in a tournament to see who is the best Super Smash Brothers player. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. PageTurners Book Club at the Atlee Branch Library Thursday, March 17, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the library for an in-person, lively book discussion on "Becoming" by Michelle Obama. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Chair Yoga at the Atlee Branch Library Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. to noon

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Home Gardening Series: Cold Mushrooms at the Atlee Branch Library Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Join the library at the Atlee Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, "Mushrooms," will be presented by Rebecca Ross, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration is required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Super Smash Brothers Tournament at the Atlee Branch 6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

Join Cindy Sinanian and learn some gentle yoga moves from the comfort of your chair. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Intro to Corn Hole for Teens at the Atlee Branch Library Saturday, March 26, 3 to 4 p.m. For ages 12-18. Learn about the game corn hole and enjoy playing a few rounds. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. For more information on in person programs call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Virtual/Hybrid Programs Atlee Virtual Book Club Wednesday, March 9, 11 a.m. to noon Join the library for in-person

8:30

9 PM

9:30

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NHL Hockey: Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals. (N)

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Jeopardy!

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(:01) The Good Doctor

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! ’

NCIS The Helpers (N) ’

NCIS: Hawai’i Broken (N)

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(:01) The Cleaning Lady

Fox News at Ten (N)

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The Endgame (N) ’

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(6-CBS)

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(35-FOX) Nick Cannon ’ Å

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9-1-1: Lone Star (N) ’

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Inside Ed.

America’s Got Talent: Extreme Auditions 2 (N) ’

(65-CW)

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Hot Bench

Blue Bloods ’

(23-PBS) NASA

(57-PBS) Roadtrip Nation: Skill

Curious

News

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Judge Mathis (N) Å

The People’s Court ’

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All American

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The Donlon Report (N)

On Balance

Marni Hughes

Dan Abrams Live (N)

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On Balance

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Amanpour and Company Antiques

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Curious

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BSO 360

Richmond City Council

BBC News

(USA)

Chicago P.D. ’

(TNT)

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(:05) ›››‡ “Avengers: Endgame” (2019, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Å (DVS)

(WTBS)

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PBS NewsHour (N) ’

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Street Outlaws Chase the Race (N) ’ Å

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Seinfeld ’

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

College Basketball: Baylor at Texas Tech. (N)

(8-ABC)

or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. They will be discussing “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Pick up a copy of the book at the Atlee Branch Library Circulation Desk while supplies last. Registration is required. This program is presented in-person and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email, please contact the library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

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(3:30) “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”

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The 700 Club ’ Å

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(LIFE)

Rizzoli & Isles Å

Castle Need to Know ’

Castle ’

(AMC)

(3:30) ›› “Lethal Weapon 4” (1998, Action) Mel Gibson. Å

››‡ “Con Air” (1997) Nicolas Cage, John Cusack. Å

301

(HBO)

“Immortal Life”

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(3:54) ››› “Ted” (2012) ‘R’ Å

Big City

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Castle Dreamworld Frederick Douglass: In

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5:30

(ESPN)

(2:00) MLB Baseball (N)

(NBCSWSH) American Ninja Warrior

6 PM

6:30

Castle Time Will Tell ’

(:05) ››› “The French Dispatch” (2021) ‘R’

(:41) ››› “The King of Staten Island” (2020) Pete Davidson.

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7 PM

7:30

Castle Get a Clue Å

(:03) Castle ’ Å

Killing Eve (N) Å

(:02) Ragdoll Episode 1

“Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies”

The Gilded Age (N) ’

My Brilliant Friend

(10:50) The Gilded Age

››› “Breakdown” (1997) ‘R’ Å

8 PM

8:30

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College Basketball: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Football

Sports

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NBA Basketball: Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards. (N)

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Dr. Phil ’ Å

8 News

(6-CBS)

CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)

CBS6 News News

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CBS6 News Hollywood

(:35) ››› “Collateral” (2004) Tom Cruise. ‘R’

9 PM

Greatest

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10 PM

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College Basketball: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Wizards Postgame Live

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MARCH 1, 2022 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter

SportCtr

106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies ’

Judge Steve Harvey ’

The State of the Union and-Response

News

FBI Allegiance ’ Å

CBS News: State of the Union 2022 (N) Å

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Jimmy Kimmel Live! ’

(35-FOX) Nick Cannon ’ Å

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud

FamFeud

Big Bang

The Resident Her Heart

The State of the Union (N) ’ (Live)

(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

News

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American

State of the Union Joe Biden addresses the nation.

(65-CW)

Judge Mathis (N) Å

The People’s Court ’

News

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Superman & Lois (N) ’

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Lucas Marcus, Jason Holman, Madison DuRocher, Kayla Johnson, Erin Bartal, Taylor Bates, Gavyn Broce, Mary McCombs, James Moore, Lauren Yenser, Benjamin Raikes, Joshua Durbin, Lucy Thompson, Cassidy Butt, Alexandra Meyers, Jennifer Yeager, Julia Yeager, Laura Huggins, Iris Leffler, Ethan Linklater, Darius Turner, Logan Christian, Lauren Field, Kendall Hulser, Andrew Rae, Riley Grizzard, Ryan Kochon, Morgan Melchor, Addison Raso, Kyleigh Kyzer, Sara Mudd and Allison Stanley. Other local students named to the Dean’s List include: Beaverdam: Alaina

Hancock, Peter Bjacek, Nicholas Bjacek, McKenzie Swinson and Grace Inge. Hanover: Adelia Nunnally and Taylor Wayne Montpelier: Paige Condrey, Jacob Allen and Haley Rutherford.

semester. Susquehanna, a liberal arts university offering more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts and sciences, focuses on intellectual development, global competence and career success.

Students recognized on Susquehanna University Dean’s List

Nicole Sullivan earns Dean’s List honors at University of Tampa

Susquehanna University announced that Madison Miller and Noah Trala of Mechanicsville have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the

Nicole Sullivan of Mechanicsvlle earned Dean’s List honors at The University of Tampa for the fall 2021 semester. Sullivan is majoring in Art Therapy BA. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean’s List. The University of Tampa is

a private, comprehensive university located on 110 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the University serves more than 10,000 students from 50 states and most of the world’s 195 countries.

Alvin Oliver II named to Seton Hall University Fall 2021 Dean’s List Seton Hall University is pleased to announce Alvin Oliver II of Mechanicsville has qualified for the fall 2021 Dean’s List. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses

with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C”, qualify for the Dean’s List. Students who earn Dean’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Seton Hall is home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers more than 90 rigorous majors.

dedicated to building knowledge and confidence through a continuous cycle of theory, practice and performance. Home to some 6,500 students, the college offers more than 90 degree programs in its schools of Business, Communications, Humanities and Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Performance and Music.

Jordan Maas graduates Magna cum Laude from Ithaca College

Olivia Burns named to Baldwin Wallace University Dean’s List

Jordan Maas of Mechanicsville graduated Magna cum Laude from Ithaca College with a BS in Cinema & Photography. Ithaca College was founded in 1892 and is a residential college

Olivia Burns of Mechanicsville, a voice performance major, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according see EDUCATION pg. 24

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 Traditional 8:00 & 10:15, Contemporary 9:00, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 9:00, 10:15, & 11:15. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Bill Nicol, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director fairmountcc.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900 www.atleechristianacademy.com

acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Youth Group Wed. nights at 6:00 p.m. Pastor, Stephen Kendrick www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

Fellowship Community Church of Mechanicsville After 10 years at Hanover High School we have purchased our own building. We continue to teach the Word of God and watch for the miraculous. Join us Sunday mornings 9:45am at 8505 Bell Creek Road, Suite K. www.fellowshipcc.com

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Road, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Worship In Person and on Facebook Live: 10:00 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC 9:00 am Sunday School For more info, check us out at www.lebanonumc.org

Grace United Family Church

New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org

Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org

Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays! In-person & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Making each one a witness! Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

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"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org

Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746.7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net 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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UNITED METHODIST

Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m. Programs for all ages. Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more graded hours during the semester. Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 3,500 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 80 academic areas. BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a

major metropolitan area.

demic excellence.

Sophie Van Wie named to fall 2021 President’s List at Miami University

James Madison University announces fall 2021 graduates

Sophie Van Wie was named to the Miami University fall 2021-22 President’s List. Van Wie, from Mechanicsvlle is earning a BA Emer Tech Bus & Design degree in Emerging Tech:Business&Design, Film Studies. Miami University students who are ranked in the top 3% of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2021-22 have been named to the President’s List recognizing aca-

James Madison University is pleased to announce the students who graduated with undergraduate during the December 2021 commencement exercises. Those who graduated with honors were: Erin Bartal of Mechanicsville graduated Cum Laude with a degree in health sciences; Alexa Martin of Mechanicsville graduated Cum Laude with a degree in nursing, and Marielle Robinson of

Montpelier graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in nursing. Those local students who also earned their degrees this fall were: Mechanicsville: Jessica Deutsch graduated with a degree in economics, Justine Baltor graduated with a degree in English, David Farber graduated with a degree in geographic science, Jacob Moore graduated with a degree in geographic science, Omeed Quarterman graduated with a degree in hospitality management, Jonathan Ogburn gradu-

ated with a degree in nursing, Ryan Brooker graduated with a degree in nursing, Jacob West graduated with a degree in sport and recreation management, Matthew Livesay graduated with a degree in sport and recreation management and Thomas Cheatham graduated with a degree in sport and recreation management. Alexis Martin of Ashland graduated with a degree in hospitality management, Peter Bjacek of Beaverdam graduated with a degree in management, Michael Chancellor of Montpelier

graduated with a degree in media arts and design and Grace Stivers of Rockville graduated with a degree in social work.

Brett Kellogg named to University of Rhode Island Fall Dean’s List The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Brett Kellogg of Ashland has been named to the fall 2021 Dean’s List. More than 6,800 students were named to the fall 2021 Dean’s List, representing nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, see EDUCATION pg. 26

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all six New England states, New York, New Jersey and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA-applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.

James Madison University announces fall 2021 Dean’s List Madison University is pleased to announce that the

following Ashland students made the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who earn Dean’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Joseph Lane, Olivia Sewell, Conor McFadden, Isabelle Eure, Caroline Heffinger, David Smith, Sarah Davis, Fiona Hefele, Morgan Lutton, Natalie Willett, Olivia Neddermeyer and Ronald Maier. Other local students named to the Dean’s List include: Beaverdam: Alaina Hancock, Peter Bjacek, Nicholas Bjacek, McKenzie Swinson and Grace Inge. Hanover: Adelia Nunnally and Taylor Wayne . Montpelier: Paige Condrey, Jacob Allen and Haley Rutherford.

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49. Cool, calm and collected 52. Jewelled headdress 56. Musical composition 58. __ Falls 60. Repeating remarks 62. Periods in one’s life 63. Hyphen CLUES DOWN 1. __ Humbug! 2. Devices that alert pilots (abbr.) 3. Grocer 4. One point east of southeast 5. Subjects to hostility 6. Work unit 7. Atomic #56 8. British thermal unit 9. ‘Elusive Butterfly’ singer 10. Fastened over animal’s neck 12. Device 13. Rechargeable power source 16. Ancient sage 17. Consist of two elements 20. ‘Pygmalion’ writer

22. ‘The Centennial State’ (abbr.) 25. Of I 26. Get older 27. Brotherhoods 29. Buzzing insect 31. Sunscreen rating 34. Brew 36. Leader 37. Indigo bush 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Junior’s dad 43. Horse mackerels genus 45. Morning 48. Unit of linear measurement (abbr.) 50. Double curve 51. Small, twisted bunch 53. Developed 54. Mars crater 55. Humanistic discipline 57. Word element meaning ear 58. Last or greatest in an indefinitely large series 59. Wood residue 61. It cools your home

$"/$&3 t +VO +VM Cancer, there’s much productivity this week as you find yourself thrust into yet another project. Once you sail through it, things will calm down.

-*#3" t 4FQU 0DU Libra, this may be a busy week for you, so take a few moments each morning to center yourself and focus your energy before you dive in to your list of tasks.

$"13*$03/ t %FD +BO Life may seem surreal this week as your subconscious seems to be guiding many of your decisions, Capricorn. Go with the flow for the time being.

5"6364 t "QS .BZ Don’t be surprised if relationships seem a little more intense than normal, Taurus. Everyone is a little keyed up and the extra energy is on display in daily interactions.

-&0 t +VM "VH Leo, this week you are invited to enjoy yourself. Feel free to live life as much as you can for as long as you can. Plan a retreat with a special someone.

4$031*0 t 0DU /PW Money has been on your mind for some time, Scorpio. Figure out ways that you can increase your income Ñ if only temporarily. Once you catch up on bills, you can relax.

"26"3*64 t +BO 'FC It is a good idea to connect with your friends while you can, Aquarius. You may not have an opportunity for some time, so reach out and make a plan to get together.

(&.*/* t .BZ +VO People could play important roles in your life right now, Gemini. Partnerships are especially fortuitous. After all, two minds are better than one for problem-solving.

7*3(0 t "VH 4FQU Try to be as efficient as possible to save time and money in the days ahead, Virgo. See where you can streamline things and find ways to conserve your resources.

4"(*55"3*64 t /PW %FD Sagittarius, you will likely be deep in your feelings this week, exploring many different emotions. It can be tiring, so find some activities to give your brain a break.

1*4$&4 t 'FC .BS Pisces, certain personal goals may need your attention at this time. Rearrange your priorities for the next few days.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Constrictors 5. Abounding in rocks 11. Speed 14. German city 15. Lacking sympathy 18. Visionaries 19. Wastes away 21. One precursor to the EU 23. Nursemaid 24. Unconsciousnesses 28. Baby’s word for father 29. Equal to 64 US pints (abbr.) 30. Senses of selfimportance 32. Midway between south and southwest 33. When you hope to get there 35. Electronic data processing 36. Passports and drivers’ licences are two 39. Fishes 41. Air Force 42. Personal computers 44. Ecological community 46. Wings 47. Halfway

"3*&4 t .BS "QS A sense of adventure compels you to travel to a new destination, Aries. You may have something in mind or you can throw a dart at the map and enjoy the trip.

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