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HAAC launches summer camps for young artists

Tools 4 Teachers store celebrates grand opening By Christina Amano Dolan Editor A community partnership has been making meaningful change in the classrooms of Hanover County Public Schools over the last school year. Now, with the official opening of the Tools 4 Teachers store, two organizations are paving the way for even greater change in coming school years by supplying more school supplies to teachers and students in need. Christina Amano Dolan/The Local Mechanicsville Churches Pat Hubert of MCEF, Anthony Keitt of ACES, Carrie Cicuto of HCPS and Tools 4 Teachers Emergency Functions volunteer Ron DeMilta cut the ribbon together with other store volunteers, Glady Hubert, deputies of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and Rickey Dandridge of the Arc of Hanover.

Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local Finally – well, almost finally – the General Assembly has completed its spe-

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cial session and vacated Richmond for the moment. Marijuana legislation still awaits the governor’s signature. The following does not address every new law or amendment to existing law, only those in

my opinion, of interest to my fellow citizens. Unless otherwise noted, all changes became effective July 1, 2022. The prohibition of selling, bartering, see LAWS, pg. 12

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The Hanover Arts and Activities Center (HAAC) returns this season with a packed calendar of fun-filled summer camps for the community’s youngest art enthuChristina Amano Dolan/The Local siasts to enjoy, including The Camp Bloom campers hand the wrapping up of last painted their own colorful, floralweek’s program: “Camp inspired shirts to take home with them and wear to camp. Bloom Summer 2022.” Camp Bloom followed the center’s first summer program, “Paint the Universe,” with a session spanning from June 20 to 24 that catered to children in first through third grade. Paint the Universe was led by

Chalkley presents 2022 state law changes

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VDOT grants Hanover County’s request for truck restrictions on five roads Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has granted Hanover County’s request to restrict truck traffic on five roads near the future Wegmans distribution center. Through-truck restrictions will be placed on the following roads: Atlee Station Road (Rt. 637); Atlee Road (Rt. 638); New Ashcake Road (Rt. 643); Ashcake Road (Rt. 657); and Peaks Road (Rt. 657).

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The restrictions do not apply to pick up or panel trucks or any trucks (such as, for example, a truck being used by movers) with an origin or destination along the restricted routes. Trucks serving the future Wegmans project will have to use Sliding Hill Road. The Hanover Board of Supervisors unanimously made the request in May 2020. The county argued that the

The Cold Harbor Ruritan Club hosted their family picnic on Tuesday, June 28 and awarded four $1,000 scholarships to four graduates from Mechanicsville High School (MHS). Shown, from left to right, are recipients Madison Butler, Chloe Lowery and also attending was Principal Charles Stevens of MHS. Lydia Elkins and Emily Davidson are not pictured, as both students were attending orientation at college and could not attend the ceremony. The club additionally gave a $2,500 donation to the Hanover Adult Center and a $2,000 donation to The Arc of Hanover.

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14 COMMUNITY The summer of ribbon cuttings

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Mechanicsville welcomes new business Dak’s Bicycle Den

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Exciting things are happening! Please welcome Dr. John Collie to our Mechanicsville Office. Dr. Collie completed his undergraduate degree at Hampden-Sydney College and graduated from VCU School of Dentistry. He then went on to complete a one-year AEGD residency at East Carolina University and is currently pursuing a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoys cooking, fishing, spending time at the beach, and traveling with his wife.

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A new bicycle shop just opened in Mechanicsville, located at 8790 Mongo Way Unit 7 just off Cool Spring Road. Dak’s Bicycle Den services and sells new and used bikes as well as a wide variety of bicycle parts and accessories. Call or text Dakota Hawn at 804-6835794 for hours or visit the Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/ DaksBicycleDen and see the website: https://www. daksbicycleden.com/ They can also arrange pickups and deliveries.

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NOTICE Due to a change in deadlines because of the Fourth of July holiday, the July 6 edition of the The Mechanicsville Local does not contain the regular TV Listings, which were not available at press time. We apologize to our readers for any inconvenience.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue block of Old Hickory Drive/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

April 29

Petit larceny, building was reported in the 11200th block of Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

April 30

Identity theft with intention to defraud, up to $200 was reported in the 9300th block of Willies Way Tl, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, auto theft was reported in the 10200th block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland. Petit larceny, building was reported in the 10900th block of Richardson Road, Ashland. Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 9100th block of Caleb Drive, Mechanicsville. Using a computer to commit larceny, $500 or more was reported in the 20300th block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. DWI: First offense was reported in the 7400th

Simple assault was reported in the 8500th block of Culley Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 13200th block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Identity theft, obtaining ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7100th block of Stonewall Parkway/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. DWI: First offense was reported in the 9100th block of Stephens Manor Drive/Kings Charter Drive, Mechanicsville. Using a person’s identity with intent to harass or intimidate was reported in the 7300th block of Charlbury Circle, Mechanicsville. Inhaling drugs was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7900th block of Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 4200th block of Spring Run Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 4000th block of Market Road, Mechanicsville. 20 mph or more over speed limit was reported in the 11000th block of Hemlock Lane/Breedens Road, Doswell. Petit larceny, less than

was reported in the 11400th block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

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May 1

Concealment of pricealtered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

$500, not from a person was reported in the 10200th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

DWI: Second offense in five years was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 11300th block of Northwest Lane, Rockville.

Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 or more in six months was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

May 4

Credit card theft was reported in the 7300th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 14400th block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Grand larceny, parts was reported in the 11500th block of Sun Shade Lane, Ashland.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8100th block of South Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville. Marijuana on school grounds was reported in the 10000th block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, auto theft

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 14600th block of Whispering Creek Circle, Glen Allen.

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Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 12300th block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 6000th block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Abuse, neglect of incapacitated adult: First offense was reported in the 8300th block of Truman Road, Mechanicsville.

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Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 13200th block of Farrington Road, Ashland.

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Wednesday, July 13 • 10:30am Join us as we experience a bit of Hawaiian paradise! Listen to the sounds of the island while the Hanover Luau Dancers put on a show, and maybe even try it yourself! RSVP by July 11 by calling 804-746-7370. 7080 Brooks Farm Road • Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-746-7370 • www.heritagegreenhanover.com We are an equal opportunity housing provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability.

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CALENDAR Wednesdays, July 6, 13 Enon UMC, located at 6156 Studley Road, 23116 will hold VBS for all kids ages fourth through fifth grade from 6 to 8 p.m. Children’s dinner will be served at 6 followed by Bible story, music, crafts and games. The theme is “Discovery on Adventure Island.” Registration is required and available on the website: enonumc.org or by calling (804) 746-4719, (804) 571-2990 (804) 730-1792 or (804) 723-5971.

Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland 2 miles west of U.S.

1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-2709626.

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. Visit www. allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. Contact 804-7465081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group,

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meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. Contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin. org.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536. The American Legion Post 175, located at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, holds a “Meet and Greet, Coffee and Donut” event from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday for the community and perspective members to meet members and learn about what they do for the community. Visit http://www. post175.org/.

Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve 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 Road Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com. New Highland Baptist Church hosts open basketball gym time for adults in the Christian Life Center (CLC)

Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. starting at 7:30 PM. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. Use the side back entrance to enter. Contact Jeff Fitzgerald at jkfitzgerald@comcast.net with any questions. Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap. gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-5513354 or james.wright@vawg. cap.gov.

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Donald and Frances (Hawkins) Price celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 10 with family at their home. The couple met in Richmond and were married at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church in Henrico on June 9, 1962. Don retired from RECO Constructors in Richmond. Frances was a teacher at Mechanicsville Elementary and later worked for the IRS until retirement. They have three children, David Price, Dana Swords and Christine Abelow and three grandchildren, Dawson Swords, Donald Swords and Carlie Swords.

Fridays 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.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month on Zoom. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804559-2805 or the church office at 804-746-9073. see CALENDAR, pg. 11

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

The Hanover tomato – a community emblem for a reason By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

t was a flavorful and adventurous week of tomato-inspired dishes. While the juicy red fruit was never really a frequent item on my weekly grocery lists, inspiration was sparked by a casual conversation with a new friend and longtime Hanoverian. There has been growing excitement recently about the upcoming Hanover Tomato Festival finally returning to the heart of the county with even greater anticipation than previous years. While this topic has come up frequently with the festival fast approaching, a recent conversation led me to the nearest market to finally try a taste of the coveted community fruit. “Never?” he gawked after admitting that

I had yet to try the Hanover tomato. It was a tragedy, for sure, as there must have been such a buzz around the fruit for a reason – whether from the annual festival, the excited entries to The Local for the “first Hanover tomato” grown and, of course, its emblem proudly displayed in the county logo. Admitting to never truly favoring tomatoes before, he replied: “That’s because you’ve never had a Hanover tomato.” So that is how I found myself soon after walking the aisles of a nearby farmers market, enticed by the freshness and bright colors and enjoying the experience much more than anticipated on a beautiful sunny day. The abundance of locally-grown produce with the words “Hanover” seemingly labeled on every fruit and vegetable was impressive. All around me, fellow shoppers filled their

own baskets while excitedly chattering about the delicious-looking peaches or the ruby red tomatoes. It was apparent that this farm-totable experience was going to be special in a way entirely different than your everyday grocery store run. It is truly impossible to keep one’s basket light when exploring such a market, as there’s something so unique about knowing that the delicious blackberry you pop into your mouth was grown only a few miles away – by a neighbor and fellow Hanoverian. This was one of the most enjoyable explorations of Hanover to date – seeing what sets the community apart as rich in agriculture and bountiful markets of locally-grown gems, people from far and wide wait in anticipation every year for the area’s unique soil to yield tomatoes unlike any other.

But of course, the heaviest bag carried to the car was full of plump – and impressively large – Hanover tomatoes. Racing home to slice up one of the ripest ones, I sat and savored the juicy, flavorful and satisfying bite of my first Hanover tomato. Before long, an assortment of tomato-inspired dishes overcame just about every dish in my daily diet last week, with the very first recipe a savory homemade tomato basil soup. It is safe to say that I have now jumped on the “tomato lovers” train, and the delicious, locally-grown fruit is now firmly written into the weekly grocery list. Now the next journey waits with a first ever visit to the Hanover Tomato Festival, which will be shared both with other first timers and people who have been eagerly awaiting its return for the last few years.

Boomers not the only ones who retired to the Florida Keys By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Traveling down Route 1 through the Florida Keys headed to the most southernmost point in the United States, you might encounter just about anything. The Florida Keys don’t attempt to conceal their fascination with the unique, weird or unusual people or subjects, and it’s

hard to predict what might eventually sink to the bottom of the contiguous states. But a small sign next to the Holiday Inn in Key Largo caught my attention as I made my way southward in the 1980s. “The Original African Queen” was the message painted on a wooden sign on what seemed to be a normal fishing pier, one of many in the Keys.

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To my surprise, the old Queen was there, sitting shabbily in the quiet waters surrounded by fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Even after all the years, the ship used in the famous movie was still recognizable, even though most of its original equipment has long been stripped. But for me and several other Bogart aficionados who arrived as I snapped a few photos, the dingy vessel still

held a fascination and represented a link to a movie still admired and watched to this day. That brief encounter begged the question how did the Queen find it final resting place thousands of miles from its home port. The ship was originally assigned to East Africa in the Belgium Congo and Uganda, where most of the movie was actually filmed.

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There are legendary accounts of the making of the African Queen – most centered around the excessive drinking exploits of star Humphrey Bogart and producer John Huston, but back to the story of the boat. It was built in 1912 in England and shipped to Africa to service small ports on Lake Albert. After the filming ended in 1951, she continued service on the lake until she was purchased in 1968 and shipped to California for charters, eventually sold and shipped to Oregon for the same purpose until she landed in Ocala Florida. In 1982 attorney and Bogart super fan Jim Hendricks found the old girl languishing in a cow pasture and purchased the vessel for $65,000. After renovation, the ship moved to its current location in Key Largo, again offering charters for the nostalgic minded and adventure lovers. In addition to her fame as the see BOOMERS, pg. 20

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Upcoming Programs at Mechanicsville area Branch Libraries Atlee Branch Library In-Person Programs Outdoor Family Storytimes Mondays, July 11 and 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5 and 19, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Join the library for an outdoor, all ages story time. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library, Tuesdays, July 12, 19, & 26, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Ages 18 & up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists Friday, July 8, 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

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and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Gyotaku Fish Printing Saturday, July 9, 3 to 4 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Join the library on the patio for a nautical themed adventure. Practice the art of Gyotaku Fish Printing while exploring the underwater world of possibilities. Bring a prewashed white T-shirt or pillowcase to decorate and take home. Gaming on the Switch Thursday, July 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Play a variety of video games like Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, OverCooked and Just Dance. Crafternoon Saturday, July 16, 3 to 4 p.m. For ages 12 and up. Join the library for an afternoon of teen crafting fun. Hula Dancing Class Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 18 and up. Join the library to exercise your brain and body while learning about hula dancing and culture PageTurners Book Club Thursday, July 21, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the library for an in-person, lively book discussion. Title and author to be announced. Pick up a copy of the book while supplies last Atlee Anime Club Thursday, July 21, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club. Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. Funeral Planning for Consumers Saturday, July 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Learn how to plan a lovely funeral for a loved one you can afford and how to avoid surprise bills. Jack's Jungle Trailer Tuesday, July 26, 1 to 2 p.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step

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into Jack's very own jungle trailer and see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch and hold under supervision. Genealogy: Discover Your Roots Tuesday, July 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to start researching your family tree using library resources including the Ancestry Database. Proficiency using a computer mouse, keyboard and internet required. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9182396. Experience Virtual Reality Saturday, July 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Use a smart phone to experience virtual reality. Class will require you to download an app to your phone. Virtual/Hybrid Programs Atlee Book Club. Wednesday, July 13, 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. Title and Author to be announced. Pick up a copy of the book at the Atlee Branch Library Circulation Desk while supplies last. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9042730. This program is presented inperson 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 a reminder email, contact the library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mechanicsville Branch Library In-Person Programs

Mindful Meditation Class Thursday July 7, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults 18 and up. Would you like more self-awareness, clarity and focus in your life? Need a calm and relaxing environment to have fun and feel more grounded? Join the six-week Mindful Meditation class for beginners, presented by Lynette Kent, meditation teacher. Outdoor Family Storytimes Thursdays, July 7 and 21, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join the library for an outdoor, all ages story time. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Senior Bingo Friday July 8 and Tuesday, July 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 55 and up. Stop by the library for a game of Senior Bingo. Presented by Jessica Ross, education and enrollment specialist at JenCare Senior Medical Center. Hula Dancing Class Mondays, July 11, 18, and 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 16 and up. Exercise your body and brain while learning about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing to dance in easily. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Art Explosion Wednesday, July 13, 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 3 and up. Join Ms. Cindy and Ms. Carolyn outside the Mechanicsville Library for some water-themed art activities. Supplies will be provided, but come prepared to get wet and messy. Doc Talk: Fall Prevention Wednesday, July 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the

library for a Doc Talk on fall prevention from a medical professional. If you are a senior or the family member of a senior, learn about the physical changes, health conditions and even medications that can make falls more likely. Learn about the best practices for reducing the risk of falls and everyday activities that can help. Goodie bags will be provided to attendees. Presented by Dr. Daniel Jannuzzi who specializes in Family Medicine at JenCare Senior Medical Center. Movie Night: Jaws Thursday, July 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. In the spirit of Shark Week, join the library for a movie night and watch Jaws (1975). Ocean in a Bottle Friday, July 15, 4 to 5 p.m. For ages 12 to 18. Join the library to make your own Ocean in a Bottle with a moving Jellyfish. Introduction to 3D Printing Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about new developments in 3D printing, how to create a 3D file and create a custom keepsake. Attendees must be at least 13 years old or ten years old if accompanied by an adult. Proficiency using a computer mouse, keyboard and internet required. Registration required. Mechanicsville Book Club Wednesday, July 20, 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 18 and up. Bring ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination. Adult Storytime Friday, July 22, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Ages 18 and up. 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, join the library for Adult Storytime.

Jack's Jungle Trailer Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step into Jack's very own jungle trailer to see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch and hold under supervision. Paint Night Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the library for a fun night of painting. In celebration of Ernest Hemingway's 123rd birthday, the library will be painting a cover of one of his most iconic books, "The Old Man and the Sea." Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/8909231. Virtual Programs Seven Wonders of the Sea Teen Taste Test. Friday, July 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Ages 12 to 18. Are you brave enough to try the seven flavors of the sea? Join the Mechanicsville Branch to taste test seven special flavors of a popular snack: Goldfish Crackers. Those who are registered can stop by the Mechanicsville Branch starting on Wednesday July 27 to pick up their snack sample bag then join the library via Zoom on Friday, July 29 to guess the flavors. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/9173063. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered before the event occurs. Contact the Mechanicsville Branch if you do not receive this email. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

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MARIAN GULASKY

GULASKY, Marian White, 66, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was a member of Colosse Baptist Church and a caregiver for Helping My Angels LLC, Mechanicsville. She is

survived by her husband, J. Wayne Gulasky; sons, Kenneth N. Gulasky (Michele), Leonard G. Gulasky (Deb); daughter, Kimberly N. Gulasky; and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Mary DiAnne White; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Monday, June 27, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Colosse Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank Bon Secours Mercy Hospice for their love and patience of our loved one.

PATRICIA MOORE

MOORE, Patricia “Pat” McCallister, went home to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on June 25, 2022. Pat was known for her selflessness, always putting the needs of her family and friends ahead of her own. She was the ultimate wife, mother, Nana and friend. Born in Asbury, W.Va., Pat moved to Richmond, Va. after graduating from high school to pursue a career in cosmetology. Soon thereafter, she met the man who would become her husband and they brought three wonderful sons into the world. Much of Pat’s time was spent supporting her sons in school, little league and other activities. Volunteerism was important to her, as evidenced

by the many hours she devoted in her early years to the various little league programs, her involvement with PTA’s in various capacities, including President, dispatching for the local rescue squad and serving her Lord at Immanuel Baptist Church where she and her husband, Ken, were married on September 2, 1961. More recently, she and Ken volunteered for several years at the Lackey Free Family Medicine Clinic in the Williamsburg/ Newport News area, and after moving to Glen Allen, headed up the Loving Arms homebound ministry at Winn’s Baptist Church, the Church that they attended until she was stricken by Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Perry and Madeline Burns McCallister; her grandson, Alex Moore; her sisters, Kayle Harvey and Elaine Allen; and her brothers, Kenneth, Keith and Lael McCallister. In addition to her husband, Ken; she is survived by her sons, Andy (Karen) of Woodbridge, Va., Mark (Lynne) of Mechanicsville, Va. and Brian (Julie) of Mechanicsville, Va.; and five grandchildren, Mallory Makel (Alex), Sarah Baker (Noah), Anna Moore, Jake Moore and Abbie Moore. She is also survived by six brothers, Bobby, Eddie and Joe McCallister of Redding, Calif., Perry and Jimmie (Shirley) McCallister of Livermore, Calif. and Garry (Frances) McCallister of Alderson, W.Va.;and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Pat’s caregivers, Deanna Dolan, Claudia Charles, Ellen Blunt, Olinda Brevard and Sandy Redd, and Pat’s hospice nurse, Mary Paschall, for their wonderful

care. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Winn’s Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. The family will receive visitors one hour before the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Winn’s Baptist Church, 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059 or the Alzheimer’s Association. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.

FRANCES THACKER

THACKER, Frances Dennis, of Sandston, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Jackson Dennis and Edith Johnson Dennis. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Norman Thacker; son, Dennis Thacker (Sara); grandchildren, Thomas Thacker, Kristen Steele, Charlie Steele (Dori); greatgrandchildren, Kelsey, Skylar, Lindsay and Chloe; devoted sister in-law, Janet; numerous loving nieces and nephews; and her very special friends, Carmen, Jamie, Krista, Kay, Barbara, Connie, Gigi and Leonard. Through the years, Frances worked for the State of Virginia, The Computer Company and Anthem. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, living the river life on the Rappahannock River and tropical gardening with her family. The family see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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received friends from 2 to 4: and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6. Entombment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. Thank you to all those who provided prayers and food during the six months of her illness. Special thanks to Debra and Donald Houston who provided loving care in their home during a difficult period. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. THOMPSON, Rowland Lee, 90, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away June 24, 2022. Rolee was born in Richmond, Va., to Nathaniel and Mary Thompson. Rolee is survived

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The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

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lane width and geometry of the roads are unsafe for large trucks, raising the risk of crashes between passenger vehicles and large trucks. The roads are predominately residential in nature and serve residential traffic. VDOT had to perform a study to determine if the requested restriction was appropriate.

ROWLAND THOMPSON

by his stepsons, David DesChamps (fiancé, Mary Hopkins) of Mechanicsville, Va. and Steve Thompson (husband, Joey) of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren (Ian, Jerry and Kalee); five great-grandchildren; sisterin-law, Lou Thompson; and numerous friends and neighbors. Rolee was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Anne; and his brother, Wesley. Rolee served in the Army Security Agency during the Korean War and was a Richmond City Firefighter for 36 years. He was a life member and past Post Commander of

VFW Post 9808 and a member of Atlee Community Church of Mechanicsville. Rolee’s interests included spending time with his great-grandchildren, collecting tools, sitting on the front porch watching his neighbors, game playing and watching game shows on TV with his wife. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va., where a funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022. Interment will follow in Amelia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia Court House, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, 8105 Walnut Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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The Atlee Ruritan Club meets every fourth Monday at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Rt.301. Meetings, that include dinner and a program, begin at 6:30 p.m. Ruritan is a national community service organization dedicated to fellowship, goodwill, and community service. The Atlee Club welcomes both men and women. To learn more about the club’s mission

Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group

Board Chair Angela KellyWiecek of the Chickahominy District credited the “exceptional and thoughtful participation by stakeholders” including citizens with influencing VDOT’s decision. Ashland District Supervisor Faye Prichard agreed, saying that “there is no way this would have happened without the citizens… This is a win for us primarily because of the citizens.”

VDOT staff is working to implement the restriction, which requires development and posting of signs. They are currently estimating the final implementation will take place by the end of July or early August 2022 depending on the ability to make and post approximately 35 signs identifying the restriction. Information submitted by Tom Harris, communications specialist for Hanover County.

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such adults. Vulnerable adult is defined as a person 18 years Continued from pg. 1 giving, furnishing or possess- of age or older who is impaired ing with the intent to sell, bar- by reason of mental illness, ter, give or furnish a switch- intellectual or developmental disability, physical illness blade is eliminated. or disability or other causes, Effective including age, to March 22, 2022, the extent the adult no passenger car, lacks sufficient pickup truck or understanding or panel truck shall capacity to make, be operated on the communicate or highway if it has carry out reasonbeen modified so able decisions conas to increase the cerning his wellheight of the front being or has one bumper to be more or more limitations than four (4) inches that substantially greater than the impair the adult’s height of the rear ability to indepenCHALKLEY bumper. dently provide for Hunting on his daily needs or safe guard Sunday on public or private his person, property or legal lands is permitted so long as interests. It is now a class 1 it occurs more than 200 yards misdemeanor for an agent from a place of worship. The prosecution of an under a power of attorney to alleged misdemeanor offense knowingly or intentionally of causing or encouraging acts engage in financial exploitarendering children delinquent tion of an incapacitated adult where an alleged adult offend- who is the principal of that er has consensual sex with a agent. A person may be prosminor 15 years or older at the ecuted for a stalking charge time of the offense shall be in the jurisdiction where such commenced no later than five person resides at the time of years after the victim reaches majority (age 18) if the adult the stalking. Evidence of any offender was more than three conduct that occurred outside years older than the victim at of Virginia may be admissible, if relevant, in any stalking the time of the offense. The term “incapacitated trial. Law enforcement officers adult” is changed to “vulner- may make an arrest without able adult” for purposes of the a warrant when in close purcrime of abuse and neglect of suit and the arrest is made

beyond the boundary of the jurisdiction from which the arrestee fled. The law enforcement officer shall procure a warrant(s) from the magistrate serving the jurisdiction where the arrest was made, changing the arrestee with an offense(s) in the jurisdiction where the arrest was made, charging the arrestee with offense in the jurisdiction from where he fled and any offense(s) committed during the close pursuit where such offense(s) occurred. Those riding bicycles, electric personal mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles or motorized skateboards or scooters two abreast may not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic and shall, as quickly as practicable, move into a single file formation when being overtaken by a faster moving vehicle. Criminal investigative files relating to a criminal investigation or proceeding that is not ongoing are excluded from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Exceptions are provided for attorneys representing a petitioner or inspection by an attorney or a person proceeding pro se (without benefit of counsel) in a petition for a writ of habeas corpus or writ of actual innocence. No criminal investigative file shall be disclosed to any requester except

the victim, immediate family members, if the victim is deceased, or the victim’s parents or guardian if the victim is a minor. If the immediate family member and/or the parent or guardian is considered a person of interest or a suspect in the investigation or proceeding, there is a provision whereby the circuit court of the jurisdiction can issue an injunction preventing disclosure. Credit for time spent in confinement while awaiting trial will now include any time spent in pretrial confinement or dentition on separate charges that are from the same act as the violation for which the person was convicted and are dismissed or not prosecuted. New legislation clarifies that if the owner of a place to be searched pursuant to a search warrant is not present, a copy of the search warrant and affidavit shall be given to at least one adult occupant of the place to be searched. Commencing July 1, a person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor if he or she operates a motor vehicle in a careless or distracted manner and causes death or serious bodily injury of a vulnerable road user. The previous statute only mentioned serious bodily injury. Upon conviction, one’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle may be suspended or

restricted for up to six months. Any person who knowingly (i) engages in sexual contact with an animal; (ii) causes another by force, threat or intimidation to engage in sexual contact with an animal; (iii) advertises, solicits, offers, sells, purchases or possesses an animal with the intent that the animal be subject to sexual contact; (iv) permits sexual contact with an animal to be conducted on any premises under his ownership or control; or (v) produces, distributes, publishes, sells, transmits, finances, possesses or possesses with intent to distribute, publish, sell or transmit an obscene item depicting a person engaged in sexual contract with an animal is guilty of a class 6 felony (one to five years in the penitentiary or up to 12 months in jail). A law enforcement officer or animal control officer is required to apply to a magistrate for a summons for a vicious dog if such officer is in either the jurisdiction where the dog resides or where the dog committed an act set forth in the definition of vicious dog. Currently, such action is required only if the officer is in the jurisdiction where the dog resides. Any dog engaged in lawful hunting must wear a substantial collar with a tag that identifies the name of the owner or custodian of the dog and a current phone number.

Willfully, breaking, tampering, injuring or removing any part of a motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, vessel or temporarily or permanently preventing its useful operation when such actions involve the breaking, injuring, tampering with or removal of a catalytic converter or the parts thereof is a class 6 felony. This new legislation is clearly a response to the drastic increase in catalytic converter thefts. Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers exempted from the registration requirement must be covered by motor vehicle insurance, a general liability policy or an umbrella or excess liability policy. An owner must provide proof of the above insurance within 30 days when requested by a law enforcement officer or be subject to a $600 fine to be paid into the Uninsured Motorist Fund. Again, I emphasize the preceding materials do not address all changes to the law or all new legislation from the past General Assembly. Any questions may be addressed by calling my direct line at (804) 365-6186. As always, my thanks to my fellow citizens for the privilege of serving as your Commonwealth’s Attorney and for your support. Submitted by R. E. “Trip” Chalkley, III, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Hanover County.

Glen Allen. The Tools 4 Teachers program delivers donated school supplies to the four HCPS middle schools based on submitted requests by teachers. Originally launched in October 2021, the program was dreamt up by a group of residents and retired teachers who saw a need in the community. Pat Hubert, president of MCEF and champion of the Tools 4 Teachers cause, said it all began during a service at

Messiah Lutheran Church in August 2021. The church has collected school supplies for Lutheran Family Services for a number of years, but due to a surplus in donations that year, the church was turned away and left with a collection of extra supplies. “And somebody pipes up in congregation and says, ‘Well, Richmond has a teacher store,’” said Hubert. “And I raised my hand and said, ‘Well, does Hanover have one?’” Determined to find out,

Hubert attended a Hanover Food Network meeting and requested a representative from the school district to attend. Hubert, who sat next to two retired HCPS teachers, stood during the meeting to call attention to the church’s extra school supplies. “Everyone gets involved in the conversation that’s attending the meeting and 45 minutes later, all of a sudden, we have a working group who want to know more,” Hubert said.

Hubert said he was unaware of the amount of money that teachers spent on school supplies every year. “But I was the right person, at the right time, in the right place knowing what could be done,” he said. The small group of volunteers, many of whom were retired teachers, began to meet regularly to pave the way for the store’s eventual opening. ACES and MCEF organized a budget line for the county and school district, retired teachers

and the school district came up with a base list of supplies to build an inventory, and the first delivery was officially shipped off in October. Teachers of the four middle schools use QR codes to submit their requests from the list of available supplies. From October through April, the program filled 400 requests. “The cost was probably close to $15,000 worth of stuff that they didn’t have to dig into their own pockets for,” Hubert

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(MCEF), Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) celebrated the official opening of the Tools 4 Teachers store on Saturday, June 25 at the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The Arc of Hanover donated their additional warehouse space to make room for the Tools 4 Teachers store, located in the back of Arc’s Thrift Store at 10193 Washington Highway,

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said. “Truly amazing.” Carrie Cicuto, a representative of HCPS, told attendees of the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony the great impact that the Tools 4 Teachers program leaves in classrooms. “We all have received so much gratitude from teachers who take advantage of filing out the form to get what they need,” Cicuto said. She added that there have even been a “handful of requests” for items not included in the form that the program has succeeded in fulfilling from additional donations. “Being able to fill teachers’ buckets with little types of things means the world to them and really just speaks to who we are in Hanover, how we rally together and come together for teachers because, ultimately, it’s for the students in our classrooms,” Cicuto said. Hubert expressed his love for helping teachers and students in need. He said among the many teachers who expressed their gratitude for the program was a fellow volunteer who, in her 30 years of teaching, spent around $10,000 out of pocket on supplies. “These teachers, they want to take care of the kids,” he said. Hubert said they targeted middle schools first as they were identified as being the most in need, but they hope to expand their program to incorporate the four HCPS high schools in the next few years. “If we ever expand past the four middle schools, we need help,” Hubert said. “We need individuals, businesses and everybody to put Tools 4 Teachers in their annual budgets. If you do that, we think that this could continue for a long time as a community involvement, involving both

Caroline Street, Ashland, VA, 23005. “It’s a blessing to work in a community that’s willing to step up and do whatever it needs,” Hubert said during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Together with ACES, Arc of Hanover, volunteers, Cicuto and other contributors, Hubert cut the ribbon with a round of applause, officially marking the grand opening of the store.

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government resources and also private resources and individuals.” “Even though MCEF and ACES are the two main organizations that are doing this, we’re open to working with our other partners in the community,” added Anthony Keitt of ACES during the ceremony. “…We want to make this a community outreach helping our school system.” The program asks community members to consider donating the following school supplies to help decrease the personal investment teachers make every year: reams of colored card stock, packs of Velcro, poster board, colored pencils, black pens, red pens, expo markers, adult scissors, white index cards, colored index cards, stickie notes, box of tissues, labels, binders, magnets, magnet clips, colored duct tape, pencils, notebook paper, highlighters, markers, a bag with a variety of incentive items, colored construction paper, wall hanging putty, birthday certificates, accomplishment certificate, pack of glue sticks, reusable water bottle, large post it tablet, earbuds, subject notebooks, picture hangers, stress balls, cups, eraser, colored pencils, wooden toothpicks, scotch tape, paper towels and dividers. Item donations can be dropped off at either MCEF, located at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville, or ACES, located at 507 Caroline Street B in Ashland. Monetary donations can be made on either the MCEF (https://www.4mcef.com/) or ACES (https://aceshanover. org/) websites using the donation buttons and tag “Tools 4 Teachers” or “T4T.” More information on the Tools 4 Teachers program can be found on both websites. Checks can be mailed to: MCEF, P.O. Box 604, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 or ACES, P.O. Box 114, 507B

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he Hanover Chamber of Commerce has organized a variety of ribbon cutting ceremonies this spring and sum-

mer, welcoming both new and expanding local businesses to the communities of Hanover County. Photos courtesy of Hanover Chamber of Commerce

The Mechanicsville community welcomed the Atkinson Insurance Company on June 23 to their new building, located at 6039 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville after 11 years of growth. For more information, visit: https://www.atkinsoninsuranceagency.com/.

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The Mechanicsville community officially welcomed PowerUp Video on May 4, which is located at 7267 Jackson Avenue in Mechanicsville. Led by Founder and CEO Amy Garelick, who has 15 years of experience with Disney Media and Production, PowerUp Video is a new video production service in the community that specializes in crafting videos to showcase their clients’ expertise. For more information, visit: https://www.powerupvideo. com/.

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State Farm agent Julie Whitaker celebrates 100 years

On May 6 the Mechanicsville community welcomed Beyond Limits, which is located at 8790 Mongo Way, Unit 8. Owned by Kerri Eggleston, physical therapy and fitness training expert, Beyond Limits specializes in personalized training and wellness catered to their clients along with group exercise classes. For more information, visit: https:// beyondlimits-pt.com/.

The Ashland community welcomed Dillon Supply Company on May 18 to its newest branch at 1424 Air Park Road, Suite 105, Ashland. Now with their 20th store, the familyowned business celebrated a homecoming to the family’s community. The store offers industrial and safety supplies and many more. For more information, visit: https:// www.dillonsupply.com/. Dillon Supply Company

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce celebrated State Farm’s 100th anniversary with longtime member and State Farm agent Julie Whitaker at her Mechanicsville location, located at 8250 Jupiter Drive in Mechanicsville on June 20. Whitaker welcomed visitors with free ice cream to celebrate the company’s milestone.

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Modern precision timekeeping explored By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local

like building large reservoirs.

That’s not a big deal for most of us, but your computers need more precision and so does science. The official time standard for the U.S. is a “cesium fountain atomic clock” in Boulder, Colorado, maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). A quick search of their web site (nist.gov) finds the following history: In 1945 Isidor Rabi, a physics professor at Columbia University, suggests a clock could be made from a technique he developed in the 1930's called atomic beam magnetic resonance. In 1949

e have been tracing a brief history of time and timekeeping. Last month I promised a final discussion on modern precision timekeeping. Recall that the year is measured by Earth’s orbit around the Sun in about 365.25 days. The second used to be defined as a fraction of the tropical year 1900, approximately one 31.56 millionth of that year, or one 86,400th of a day. But our rotation rate is not constant – it can change with earthquakes, tides, and even human activity

, using Rabi's technique, NIST (then the National Bureau of Standards) announces the world's first atomic clock using the ammonia molecule as the source of vibrations. In 1952, NIST completes the first accurate measurement of the frequency of the cesium clock resonance. The apparatus for this measurement is named NBS-1. In 1954, NBS-1 is moved to NIST's new laboratories in Boulder, Colorado. In 1955, The National Physical Laboratory in England builds the first cesium-beam clock used as a calibration source. In 1956, commercial cesium clocks become available, costing $20,000 each.

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Must Love Words Wednesday, July 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join the library for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. Due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred. Outdoor Family Storytimes Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, 11 to 11:30 a.m. An all ages story time at the Carter Park pavilion located in Ashland. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books. Carter Park is located at 1112 Maple Street, Ashland. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Wet Art Wednesday, July 13, 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 3 and up. Color the sidewalks around the library with some wet art, weather permitting.

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The Ashland Museum and the Town held a morning of ‘Fishing Like Huck Finn’ for local youth at DeJarnette Park on June 28.

Ashland Museum activities - Everyone caught a fish Contributed Report The Local The Ashland Museum and the Town of Ashland Parks and Recreation collaborated on a morning of “Fishing Like Huck Finn” at DeJarnette Park on June 28. Experienced worm wranglers Rob DuPriest, Randy

Lewis, Woody Tucker and Ann and Charlie Martin helped the kids get their poles ready. Everyone spread out around the pond and soon the fish and turtles were biting. There are some very hungry fish in the pond. All the new anglers caught several fish and released them back into the pond.

The museum has another collaboration planned with Ashland Parks and Recreation for Tuesday, July 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at DeJarnette Park and will feature nature photography for middle school students. For information and to register, email ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or call 804-368-

7314. Ashland Museum Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave and will feature an evening of 20 questions and sometimes the right answers. No reservations needed. Just show up and have fun.

Hanover Quilting Circle Wednesday, July 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab your sewing machine, supplies and current project. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories. Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in. Morning Book Club Friday, July 15, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Discover Your Watershed: A Raindrop’s Journey. Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 18 and up. Join the library for the first in a threepart series. Learn about watersheds in general and the Chesapeake Bay watershed in particular, the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and Best Management Practices (BMPs), and how the community can come together to support environmental literacy and install voluntary BMPs in the local see PROGRAMS, pg. 17

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avalier Nation was saddened to learn of the passing of Fred S. Valentine, varsity basketball coach at King William High School (KWHS) from 1970 to 1978. Coach Valentine passed away at the age of 80 on June 12, 2022. Valentine was born in 1941 in Chase City, Virginia. Educated in the public school system of Mecklenburg County, he later earned a bachelor’s degree from Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee and a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his teaching and coaching career during the 1967 to 1968 school year at Hamilton-Holmes High School, where he served as the Tigers’ first football coach and later replaced Robert Booker as varsity basketball coach. Hamilton-Holmes and King

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celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through

William High schools merged during the 1969 to 1970 school year and Valentine moved to the now-KHS as vice principal and physical education/health science teacher. He became head varsity basketball coach during the 1970 to 1971 school year and remained in that capacity through the 1977 to 1978 season. During his tenure, Valentine amassed a won-loss overall record of 118-54 and a Tidewater District record of 100-41. He guided KWHS to four Tidewater District championships, four Virginia High School League Group A, Region A tournament appearances, winning three Group A, Region A championships and three appearances in the Virginia High School League Group A state tournament in Charlottesville. His won-loss record with the Cavaliers over those four championship seasons was an amazing 90 wins against 14 losses.

Several Cavaliers coached by Valentine scored over 1,000 points in their scholastic careers and went on to play at the NCAA Division 1 level. Robert Stokes Jr., who still holds the Virginia High School League career scoring record, averaging 30.7 points per game, was a member of the University of Virginia basketball program from 1975 to 1979 and a key member of the 1976 ACC Tournament championship team. William Butler enjoyed success as a member of the James Madison University Dukes program from 1976 to 1980. Stokes and Butler each scored over 1,000 points during their scholastic careers. Darnell Gaines continued his playing career at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro. Other players from those championship seasons include Anthony Vessels, William Warren, William Jackson, Owen Jackson, Theodore Trueheart, Lonnie

Gaines, Tony Wright, George Sheppard, Steve Previs, Ricky Stephens, Danny Bowles, Sherman Wynn, George E. Washington, Darnell Albert, Keith Hayes and Leon Brown. Valentine stepped down as coach after the 1977 to 1978 season to accept the position of assistant principal at HamiltonHolmes Elementary School, where he remained for three years before accepting a position with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education as assistant supervisor of pupil transportation. In March of 1989, Valentine accepted the position of assisContributed photo tant director of transportation Dr. Robert L. Stokes, Jr., left, a graduate of King William High for Hanover County. School stands with with his former basketball coach, Fred There are not many stu- Valentine, right. dents who attended KWHS during the 1970s that did not coach for the girls’ softball be missed by all who knew interact with Valentine as team. Outside of coaching him and his legacy, teachings, either a student or athlete. He and teaching, he also served as and mentorships will live on in also served as an assistant foot- hall monitor and helped with the lives of those he touched. ball coach, assistant JV bas- the cafeteria staff during lunch ketball coach, assistant track shifts. Information submitted by and field coach and assistant A true gentleman, he will Michael Commins.

December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.

throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become. “America’s Leading Community Service Organization”. Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a membership application or with questions, please call, 746-5728 or by letter to, Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To be a guest of the club, call the numbers listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and women.

Services Board says if you are a family member or friend of someone who has a mental illness, you are not alone. There is support. Hanover Community Services Board offers a family support group on the second Wednesday of every month from 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bell Creek location, 8475 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Facilitators Rebecca Strader and Heidi Brown invite you to attend this group that follows NAMI principles of confidentiality, respect, empathy and support to one another. No sign up or registration is required. Contact Rebecca at 804-365-

Third Tuesdays The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at 6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown

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Second Thursday The Hanover-Ashland TRIAD meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the new Atlee Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville. The Hanover-Ashland TRIAD is a program that focuses on providing information to seniors to improve their quality of life. The Hanover-Ashland TRIAD is a joint venture involving the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Ashland Police Department, AARP, Hanover County governmental agen-

cies, human services agencies, civic groups and seniors themselves.

Fourth Monday The Atlee Ruritan Club meets every fourth Monday at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Route 301. Meetings, that include dinner and a program, begin at 6:30 p.m. Ruritan is a national community service organization dedicated to fellowship, goodwill and community service. The Atlee Club welcomes both men and women. To learn more about the club’s mission and reserve a spot for dinner, call (804) 789-9365.

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watershed. Presented by Karen Fetty of Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District. Afternoon Book Club Monday, July 18, 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Evening Book Club Tuesday, July 19, 7 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Back to School Vaccines Thursday, July 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Learn what vaccines are due for school and what they protect against. A registered nurse can look at your child's vaccine record and let you know if anything is missing. If your child needs vaccines, appointments can be made for the health department at the program. Presented by the Hanover Health Department. Submarine Escape Room Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 18. Do you have what it takes to survive a sinking submarine? Test your skills with your friends and see if you can escape the trap. Only sign up for only one time slot at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/8906725. Jack's Jungle Trailer at Tuesday, July 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step into Jack's very own jungle

trailer to see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch and hold under supervision. Discover Your Watershed: Best Management Practices & the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the library for the second in a three-part series. Learn about watersheds in general and the Chesapeake Bay watershed in particular, the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and Best Management Practices (BMPs), and how the community can come together to support environmental literacy and install voluntary BMPs in the local watershed. Presented by Karen Fetty of Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Hanover Branch Library In-Person Programs Outdoor Family Storytimes Friday, July 15, & 29, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Join the library for an all age story time to sing songs, learn rhymes and listen to stories. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Hanover Book Club Monday, July 19, noon to 1 p.m. Join the library in person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. Register for the Zoom meeting at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9293421. Jack's Jungle Trailer Wednesday, July 27, 10 to 11

a.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step into Jack's very own jungle trailer to see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch and hold under supervision. Virtual Programs The Music of Appalachia. Premieres Wednesday, July 14. Ages 18 and up. Dive into the music of rural Appalachia and find out more about the musical traditions of the region. This video premieres on July 14 on the library’s website (https://tinyurl.com/ prladults), YouTube channel (https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ PamunkeyLibrary/).

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Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library In-Person Programs Ocean in a Bottle Thursday, July 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Grades K-5. Beat the heat and join the library in the morning to create a fun ocean scene inside a bottle. The gathering will be in the Montpelier Rose Garden under some shady see PROGRAMS, pg. 19

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local artist Lindsey Finch and challenged campers to explore their creativity through various forms of art and paint on different surfaces including wood and canvas while learning how to use watercolors, acrylics and paint pouring. Their artwork was both carried home and featured in the center’s gallery. Last week’s Camp Bloom was led by local Ashland business owner Andrea Ferment, owner of Honeygirl Flowers, and followed Ferment’s expertise in a variety of floral design and arrangement. Campers in rising third through eighth grade learned how to create beautiful flower arrangements while exploring various art forms inspired by botanicals and nature. With each session held from 9 a.m. to noon, campers spent their first day hand-painting their own T-shirts, creating branch and bird arrangements, crafting terrarium or “mini world” clay sculptures, baking bluebird cupcakes and learning from birding expert Nick Garnhart. The campers spent their second day exploring nature

The girls of Camp Bloom concluded their third camp day by making their own mini worlds using succulents, soil, beads, clay sculptures and more. Left, the Camp Bloom girls picked out their own succulents to place inside their custom terrariums and learned how to care for them le from guest speaker Kate fr Leffler from Colesville Nursery. L

Andrea Ferment, camp creator and director and owner of Honeygirl Flowers, teaches the campers how to create their own terrarium “mini worlds” with succulents alongside guest st speaker Kate Leffler from Colesville Nursery.

photography under the direction of local photographer Kristie Bradley, hand-painted hanging birdbaths, baked mini flower cakes and created floral arrangements to benefit the Hanover Humane Society. The campers raised $400 in proceeds from selling their impressive floral arrangements. On their third day of camp, the girls spent the morning learning how to window paint with muralist Michelle Hollender at The Depot in Ashland. Returning to the center later in the morning,

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the campers pers enjoyed handandmade fruity uity hand pies with p a s t r y - d ou g h roses, chocolateolatedipped pizzelle ops and learned about the intricacies of caring for a succulent from Kate Leffler of Colesville Nursery while creating their own terrarium “mini worlds” to take home. “Camp Bloom is always a fun week filled with nature’s beauty, but it is so much more than that,” said Sara Wright-

Holloway, executive director at HAAC. “There are two things gs that I think make the camp mp extra special – giving to a nonnprofit organization and meeting ng women who own small businesses. These elements offer a great learning experience that the Bloomers will surely take with them into adulthood.” The center has more in store

comfor the young artists of the com munity, with “Center Players Theater Camp” scheduled for July 25 through July 29. This year’s camp will explore the “Golden Age of Theater” and musical theater accompanied

bby games, acting, singing, dancing and producing a movie. The in ccamp will be held from 9 a.m. tto 2 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 9 T aa.m. to 12 p.m. with the showccase featured at 5:30 p.m. The second session of the Paint the Universe Summer Art P Camp will be held from August C 1 through 5 for fourth through ssixth graders. For more information on the center’s upcoming summer camps and how to register, visit the website: https:// www.hanoverarts.net/camps. Registration is limited for each camp.

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Redeemer Knights of Columbus award 2022 youth scholarships Contributed Report news@mechocal.com The Church of the Redeemer Knights of Columbus Council extends its warm congratulations to Emily Davidson for her selection as the recipient of the 2022 Female Youth Scholarship Award and Austin Baker for the 2022 Male Scholarship Award. Davidson graduated with a 4.3 GPA from Mechanicsville High School (MHS), where she participated in SODA (Student Organization Developing Attitudes) and the PEP Club while competing in gymnastics and maintaining a part-time job. As a parishioner of the Church of the Redeemer, she has served as an instructor for the Youth Faith Formation and was active in the FIRE group and altruistic outreach activities to enrich the lives of others, distributing food at homeless shelters, delivering Christmas gifts to parishioners in need and visiting the elderly in nursing homes. With her eyes fixed firmly on a career in finance as an entrepreneur, fully aware of the hard work that entails, Davidson will attend Virginia Tech, where she has been accepted into the prestigious Pamplin College of Business.

Baker graduated with a 3.9 GPA from MHS, where he attained Autodesk Inventor User Certification, participated in the NASA Virginia Aerospace Technology Scholars program and competed in varsity soccer, volleyball and indoor track, all while volunteering at Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department Station #3, graduating from the Hanover Fire and EMS high school academy with full Virginia firefighting certifications and achieving Boy Scout Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout. As a parishioner of the Church of the Redeemer, he has participated in religious education, has volunteered to sanitize the church building for group services in accord with COVID-19 restrictions and participated in the Food Bank ministry that serves needy Hanoverians weekly. With the goal of attaining a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech, Baker plans to first pursue an Associate’s Degree from J. Sargent Reynolds. As these fine young people prepare to take the next step in their lives, both the Church of the Redeemer and its K of C Council 11042 can be proud to have them as part of the parish and the Mechanicsville community.

If you want to win blue-ribbon bragging rights, then it’s time to start working on entries for this year’s State Fair of Virginia competitions. Competition guides with entry deadlines and category descriptions for culinary and creative arts and horticulture entries are now online at StateFairVa.org. Each year, hundreds of Virginians enter the competitions, and their entries are displayed during the fair. Some categories offer winners small cash prizes in addition to bragging-right ribbons. But it’s the blue ribbons that many competitors care about the most. Ten-time ribbon winner Traci Garland said she likes to work “I’m a State Fair blue-ribbon winner” into conversations. “It’s pretty awesome” to say those words, admitted Garland, who used to admire the winning entries at the fair but didn’t think she could participate because she lives in Richmond. “One year, it dawned on me that I could,” shared Garland, who has competed since 2016. At the time, her daughter was 4 years old and enjoyed helping in their backyard garden and the kitchen. “I thought it might be fun to try canning with her.” The duo made a green tomato and apple chutney that Garland entered in the open preserved foods category. She won a blue ribbon for it and has been “hooked ever since.” When Garland’s daughter was older, she entered the

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trees. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/8942448. Mystery Book Club Monday, July 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the library for a monthly discussion on favorite mystery titles. Next Level Origami at the Thursday, July 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. In modu-

State Fair youth baking competition and won a red ribbon for her carrot cake. State Fair arts and crafts, culinary and horticulture competitions are for anyone—artists, bakers, crafters, gardeners, plant experts, row crop farmers and more. There are categories for both adults and youth. “Some people think you have to win at a county fair before you can compete at the state fair, but that’s a misnomer,” said Sarah Jane Thomsen, the fair’s manager of agriculture education and strategic programming partnerships. “Anyone can enter the arts and crafts, culinary and horticulture competitions if they meet the criteria.” And participants in the competitions contribute to the fair’s mission of educating the public about agriculture and drawing connections to where fairgoers’ food is grown. “A lot of people aren’t exposed to crops and plants like those displayed in the horticulture tent,” shared Lynwood Broaddus, a Caroline County farmer and frequent horticulture competitor. “But people are really interested in where their food comes from, and if they can see the commodities in person, it helps them make a connection.” On Broaddus’ Spring Hill Farms, he and his son and brother grow wheat, rye and barley. For the past few years, they have entered samples of those crops in the horticulture competitions. He and his wife, Becky, also enter plants and vegetables from their backyard garden. Over the past five years, the Broadduses have received over 100 ribbons, with a third of them blue.

lar origami, multiple pieces of paper become building blocks to create larger, more intricate shapes. Beginners through advanced folders are captivated by this timeless mathematical art form. Presented by Josue Morales, Ph.D. Outdoor Family Story Time Thursdays, July 21 and 28, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Join the library in the Rose Garden to sing songs, learn rhymes and listen to stories. Each session will have an engaging craft to take home. Feel free to bring a chair, towel

and sunscreen. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Jack's Jungle Trailer Monday July 25, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step into Jack's very own jungle trailer to see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch see PROGRAMS, pg. 20

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Hanover CSB seeking participants in Virginia’s Young Adult Survey Contributed Report news@mechocal.com Hanover residents who are 18-25 years old are eligible to take the Virginia Young Adult Survey. The Hanover County Community Services Board is distributing the survey in Hanover communities. This statewide survey of young adults was developed in partnership with Virginia’s Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHW) at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and their partner, OMNI Institute, a nonprofit organization working with Community Service Boards (CSBs) and coalitions across Virginia to learn more about substance use, mental health and health related behavior, among young adults.

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and hold under supervision. Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library In-Person Programs Pirate Day Party! Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grades K-5. Ahoy! Celebrate the legacy of pirates through games and crafts under the blazing sun.

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centerpiece of the award winning movie, the Queen was shipped to England for the Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday celebration. In 2001, the Queen quit running, and it sat on display at the Holiday Inn until 2012,

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The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Grant funds from OBHW will provide a $25 gift card to qualified Hanover County residents who complete the survey. “We want to hear about your experiences and opinions on substance use and mental health in our community. Your responses will help us develop health and wellness programming that better meets your needs,” said Hanover Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist Courtney Mills. “To participate in the survey, you can text Virginia to 855-632-2201 for the survey link,” said Mills. Contact this email address with any questions: hanoverbhw@hanovercounty.gov. Hanover CSB thanks those who partner with them to keep Virginia healthy.

Outdoor Family Story Time Saturday, July 16, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Join the library for an all age story time to sing songs, learn rhymes and listen to stories. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books. Register at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Read to Rover Thursday, July 21, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Grades K-2. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs.

when Lance and Suzanne Holmquist leased the boat and brought renovations to completion, replacing old familiar parts and returning the vessel to its movie condition. Today, visitors to the Keys can take a ride on the famous vessel, and re-live memories of Hepburn and Bogart gracing her decks and enjoying dinner

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Space is limited. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Jack's Jungle Trailer Monday July 25, 1 to 2 p.m. Welcome to Jack's Jungle, the traveling jungle zoo. Step into Jack's very own jungle trailer to see and learn about the fascinating 28 animals, in their enclosures, on the inside. There will also be animals outside of the trailer to touch and hold under supervision. Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

excursions and canal cruises. It’s a fitting end for a boat that is synonymous with a movies that was rated the 17th most popular movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Hepburn was nominated for her fifth academy award and Bogart won his first for their roles in the blockbuster.

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Hayes and Shirley Dandridge celebrated 60 years of marriage by sharing a ride on a horse drawn carriage. They credit their longevity to their faith in God and unique chemistry through love and laughter.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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GRAL swimming: Ashland at AshCreek 6:00 p.m.

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GRAL swimming: Milestone at Mechanicsville 6:00 p.m.

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Tennis teams extend, create state streaks Mustang girls make first appearance in state tourney By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

MECHANICSVILLE — The Virginia High School League has gotten used to hosting Hanover County tennis teams in its state tournaments over the past few years. This year was no exception. The 2022 VHSL Class 4 state tournaments featured two familiar participants — Hanover’s boys and girls teams — but also featured one team making its first appearance: Mechanicsville’s girls. While none of the teams finished the season as a state champion, all three can claim groundbreaking seasons. The team that got the farthest was the Hawk boys. They reached the state final, where they fell to Western Albemarle 5-0. Hanover may have lost by the same score as Western Albemarle’s other opponents in the state tournament, but the Hawks put up a better and longer fight than the rest. “The match wasn’t over in 30 minutes like some of the others [Western Albemarle] had had,” said Hanover head boys tennis coach Rodney Cole. “It was more competitive than what it looks like when you just do, ‘They lost 5-0.’ ”

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Mechanicsville’s girls tennis team finished Region 4B runner-up and advanced to its first state tournament in team history.

In the No. 1 singles, Western Albemarle’s Tobin Yates defeated Will Hart 6-3, 6-4. Warrior Luke Kielbasa defeated Ethan Belote 6-2, 7-5; Brader Eby defeated Jay Blaser 6-1, 6-3; Wade Sturman defeated Bryce Newton 6-3, 6-1; and Tanner Seagraves defeated Ben Toussaint 6-0, 6-1. While the loss to Western

Albemarle stung initially, Cole believes his players realized their accomplishment. “I think they felt pretty good to know that they competed with those guys,” Cole said. “They had beaten pretty much everybody they played pretty easily.” Jamestown’s girls ended both

Hanover’s and Mechanicsville’s seasons. Jamestown defeated Hanover 5-1 in the Class 4 semifinals and Mechanicsville 5-0 in the quarterfinals. The Eagle girls, like Hanover’s boys, fell to Western Albemarle in the state championship. Julia Clark defeated Hanover’s Jordan Wood in

the No. 1 singles. Jamestown’s Lauren Elliott defeated Claire Watkinson 6-1, 6-4; Lily McCullough defeated Juliann Webster 6-2, 6-1; Alana Fiscella defeated Kate Tunstall 6-4, 6-4; and Eagle Sydney Lowe won the clincher with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 win over Hanover’s Jamison Poythress. Hanover’s Isabella

Mezzenga won her No. 6 singles match 6-0, 6-2. “We had a great season,” said Hanover head girls tennis coach Lindsey Wyeth Hein. “We had a pretty tough schedule this year, probably one of the toughest ones we’ve had. … I think the girls handled it, handled it great. I think it made them better. They rose to the challenge.” By now, Hanover’s tennis teams have grown familiar with state tournament play, with three state final appearances for both the Hawk boys and girls teams and three state championships for the girls. Mechanicsville, however, had never made it to a state tournament. While their 2022 state run was brief, it was also spectacular. “It’s an excellent season for Mechanicsville because I have no clue, when we’ve ever done that well,” said Mechanicsville head girls tennis coach Mike Davis. “It was a tough team we played play with [in the quarterfinals]. But it was a good experience, and it was, you know, good to build from.” Davis has a lot to build with. The 2022 Mustangs had only two seniors and three freshmen. For the many team members coming back, they learned a lot about what it takes to be successful. “What we’ve got to do to compete at this level, they can see it,” Davis said. They see what they need to do to get back, which is a good thing.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Wednesday’s weather suits GRAL swimmers By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Sometimes the weather cooperates with the Greater Richmond Aquatic League schedule, sometimes it doesn’t. Two weeks ago, the weather wrought havoc on most GRAL teams’ plans, forcing them to postpone meets from their scheduled Wednesday to either Thursday or Friday. Last week, the weather played nice. Not only was it not storming Wednesday night, it was unusually pleasant for a late June evening. And swimmers from the Rockville/Dolphin Club and Pebble Creek teams, along with their parents and coaches, took advantage of that pleasant weather for a lot of fun — and competition. By the time it was over, Rockville/Dolphin Club had outscored the host Piranhas 987-807, but there were plenty of accomplishments to celebrate all around. “It was a beautiful day,” said Rockville Racers’ head coach Kieran Larkin. ‘The kids had a lot of fun because of a lot of improvements across the board. That’s the one thing we really stressed, trying to improve on your own times. Set personal goals and achieve them by working hard at practice. We saw a lot of that kind of improvement on Wednesday night.” Pebble Creek moved up from GRAL Division 4 last year to Division 3 this year. The Piranhas are the smallest team in their new division, but they are no less competitive for their lack of numbers. “I thought it went really well,” said Pebble Creek head coach Kelley Hilliker. “We moved up a division this sea- amount, but we scored the most Rockville/Dolphin Club Wyatt Tompkins and Bryson Dietz, James Ferry, Lily Luck, son. We’re, I think, the smallest points we have so far this season were led by a trio of quad win- Worthington — and a host Christopher Matthews, team in our division by a good on Wednesday.” ners — Brighton Hollender, of triple winners: Tucker Matthew Matthews, Bailey

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Above, Pebble Creek’s Caroline Connolly looks like she’s flying like Superman in the 9-10 girls 50-meter butterfly in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet at Pebble Creek Wednesday. Left, Rockville/ Dolphin Club’s Janey Ferry swims alongside teammate Chayla Parker in the 13-14 girls 100-meter breaststroke.

Owens, Chayla Parker, Eleni Rubis, Stavros Rubis, Duncan Taylor, Ansleigh Toone, Breckin Worthington and Ryan Zubris. The Piranhas were led by quad winners Cooper Early, Mason Hill, Tyler Hill, Wesley Hill, Jackson Magill, Avery Minton, Olivia Minton, Caitlyn Robertson and Kenzie Strohhacker. Trey Davis III, Ethan Hunt, Sydney Minton, Dillon Strohhacker and Reagan Strohhacker were Pebble Creek’s triple winners. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

UNIVERSE Continued from pg. 15

is used to calibrate secondary standards. In 1963, the search for a clock with improved accuracy and stability results in NBS-3. In 1967, the 13th General Conference on Weights and Measures defines the second on the basis of vibrations of the cesium atom; the world's timekeeping system no longer has an astronomical basis. In 1968, NBS-4, the world's most stable cesium clock, is completed. This clock was used into the 1990s as part of the NIST time system. In 1972,NBS-5, an advanced cesium beam device, is completed and serves as the primary standard. In 1975, NBS-6 begins operation; an outgrowth of NBS-5, it is one of the world's most accurate atomic clocks, neither gaining nor losing one second in 300,000 years. In 1989, the Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to three research-

ers: Norman Ramsey of Harvard University, Hans Dehmelt of the University of Washington and Wolfgang Paul of the University of Bonn for their work in the development of atomic clocks. NIST's work is cited as advancing their earlier research. In 1993, NIST-7 comes online; eventually, it achieves an uncertainty that is 20 times more accurate than NBS-6. In 1999, NIST-F1 begins operation with an accuracy to about one second in 20 million years, making it one of the most accurate clocks ever made. This level of precision now means that official timekeepers will add or subtract “leap seconds” as needed to keep civil time in synch with Earth’s variable rotation. If you’re interested in setting your clocks more precisely, point your browser to https://time.gov/widget/ widget.htm. It will even estimate the

delay due to transmission over the Internet. Now that we’re into summer, having passed the solstice on June 20, it may surprise some to know that on July 4 we were at aphelion – our greatest distance from the Sun. The seasonal temperature variations are due not to the Earth-Sun distance, but to our planet’s 23½ degree equatorial tilt relative to the plane of the ecliptic. Pre-dawn planet watchers will strain to see Venus and Jupiter low to the east early in July, but they climb higher as the month progresses. Venus is closer to the horizon, and will be much brighter than Jupiter. Look for them below the Pleiades in Taurus. Emerging from evening twilight, Saturn will be to the southwest and Mars to the west-southwest -- both about 30 to 40 degrees above the horizon. They’ll move closer together on the sky and be separated by about

5 degrees by month’s end, appearing above the western horizon as the sky darkens. At mid-month about three hours after sunset, the constellation Lyra and its brightest star Vega mark the zenith sky. To the southeast, about 40 degrees from Vega (50 degrees above the horizon) is Altair, also known as alpha Aquilae – the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. Deneb in Cygnus is to the northeast about 60 degrees above the horizon. These three stars mark the Summer Triangle, and they are visible virtually all night as the sky appears to rotate over our part of the globe. Ursa Major is to the northwest, with the familiar “pointer stars” in the bowl of the “big dipper” allow your eye to follow their line up to Polaris, which marks the approximate north pole of the celestial sphere. The “handle” of the dipper can be followed back to the west to find Arcturus in the

constellation Bootes. To the northeast Casseiopia looks like a crooked W on the sky. As you notice Mars to west, you’ll also see its “rival” Antares to the southwest in the constellation Scorpio. Lunar phases for July: First Quarter on July 6 at 10:14 p.m.; Full Moon on July 13 at 2:37 p.m.; Last Quarter on July 20 at 10:18 a.m.; and New Moon on July 28 at 1:56 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. The Full Moon coincides with perigee, so it will appear larger and brighter than usual. The Moon will be at apogee on July 26. If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that they would like covered in one of these columns, contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. (I have retired from Randolph-Macon College but will continue these columns and use of this email address for the foreseeable future.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

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

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 Caleb Bittler, Minister Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

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Advent Community Church Mechanicsville, 8079 Studley Rd, (804)746.0895 or 746.0279 Worship/Children’s church 10am adventcommunitychurch.com

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Home of Atlee Christian Academy & HopeNow Counseling. info & more: www.hopenow.cc

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; Seth Wortman, 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

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

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

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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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Grace United Family Church "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"

New Highland Baptist Church 550-9601, 9200 New Ashcake Rd newhighland.org, 9:15 AM Bible Study, 10:30 AM Worship In Person & online. Rev. Larry Frakes 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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST 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 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 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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Social Services has funds available for cooling assistance Purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans, and The purchase and installation of one window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced. To be eligible, the household must have at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, firstserve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property in order to be eligible. “It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,”

Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program are available online and the Hanover County Department of Social Services is processing applications. This program runs through Aug. 15 or until the money is gone. Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one's home. This can include: Payment of electric bills (up to $600) to operate cooling equipment; Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment; Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump;

said Sheila Crossen-Powell, director of Hanover County Social Services. “We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.” An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application. For the 2022 cooling season, applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $600 at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills for payment. Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels are significantly higher than in prior years. Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills must be in the name of a household member or the service address must

be the same as the applicant’s address. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov, or by calling 1-855-635-4370 toll-free. Paper applications are on the web at http:// dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi or are available at the Hanover Department of Social Services. Paper applications can be mailed, faxed to 365-4110 or returned in person. The applicant must sign all applications. For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 365-4100 or stop by the office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, communications specialist for Hanover County.

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LEGAL NOTICES

Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE

FORMER OWNER NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE FORMER OWNER’S NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended Section 33.2-1005A (formerly Section 33.1-90A). This is to notify the last known owners, heirs or assigns of the Estate of Woodford B. Davis and/or Doris E. Davis, County of Hanover, VA the opportunity to purchase property located at Route 156, County of Hanover and lying North of Route 156, containing approx. 0.3846 acre vacant land. Contact Shelley Akili, 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435, Shelley.Akili@VDOT.Virginia.gov, (757) 651-0585, BY July 22, 2022.

TAX PARCEL NO. 7863-61-6135, 12228 OLD RIDGE ROAD, BEAVERDAM, VA 23015, COUNTY OF HANOVER, VA Sale of the property is subject to the approval of Hanover Circuit Court. For more information contact Peter G. Glubiak, Esquire, at (804) 769-1616 or office@glubiakla w.com, Counsel for Petitioner. VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT OF HANOVER Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Alyssa Kay Sprinkle Case No: J-34644-06,07,08

VIRGINIA:

IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT OF HANOVER

The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of Donald Wayne Sprinkle, father of Alyssa Kay Sprinkle, a child, D.O.B. 06/14/2006, born to Helen C. Sprinkle, mother. Residual parental rights are those rights remaining with the parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including, but not limited to, the right of visitation, consent to adoption, the right to determine religious affiliation and the responsibility for support. The object of this suit is also to approve the Entrustment Agreement, executed on April 6, 2022, by Helen C. Sprinkle, mother of Alyssa Kay Sprinkle, a child, D.O.B. 07/08/2005. It is ORDERED that Donald Wayne Sprinkle appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before September 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Susan Wood, Clerk

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

In the matter of Catherine Michelle Harrision v. Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Devisees, Successors and Assigns of Emily Banks Taylor, deceased, Lucy Ann Taylor a/k/a Lucy Ann Jordan, deceased, and James Jordan, Jr., deceased, being heard before the Circuit Court of the County of Hanover, VA, Case No. CL213643, Peter G. Glubiak, Special Commissioner, will offer for sale at public auction in front of the building housing the Circuit Court of the County of Hanover, Virginia, located at 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 230690039, on August 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the property described as:

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Donald Wayne Sprinkle

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Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Carmella Angeline Reyes Case No: JJ 033606-13;14;15 v. Carlos Reyes ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of Carlos Reyes, father of Carmella Angeline Reyes, a child, D.O.B. 07/08/2005, born to Emelda Ruiz, mother. Residual parental rights are those rights remaining with the parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including, but not limited to, the right of visitation, consent to adoption, the right to determine religious affiliation and the responsibility for support. The object of this suit is also to approve the Entrustment Agreement, executed on June 22, 2022, by Emelda Ruiz mother of Carmella Angeline Reyes, a child, D.O.B. 07/08/2005. It is ORDERED that Carlos Reyes appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before September 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Susan Wood, Clerk

CUP2022-00001, ASHCAKE ROAD LANDFILL, INC. Request(s) to amend CUP-8-87, Am. 1-16, in accordance with Sections 26-20.15 and 26-20.26 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which permitted a construction debris landfill and borrow pit on GPINs 7798-08-2072, 7798-08-7416, 7798-18-4218, 7798-09-5472, and 7798-29-6304, consisting of approximately 232.45 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Ashcake Road (State Route 657) at its intersection with Johnson Town Road (State Route 755). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural and Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). This amendment includes a plan to close the existing landfill area and convert the borrow pit area to a new landfill area. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2021-00014, HICKORY HILL II, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, and B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7880-92-1335(part) and 7880-81-6802, consisting of approximately 52.03 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) at its intersection with Providence Church Road (State Route 662). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business and Commercial (pending concurrent request CPA2021-00001 to change the General Land Use Plan Map to Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre), Suburban High (3-7 dwelling units per acre) and Commercial). The proposed zoning amendment would allow 24.24 acres to be rezoned to RS(c) for development of 72 townhomes at a density of 2.97 dwelling units per gross acre, 18.73 acres to be rezoned to RM(c) for development of 131 townhomes at a density of 6.99 dwelling units per gross acre, and 9.06 acres to be rezoned to B-2(c) for three speculative commercial pad sites. There would be a total of 203 residential units for an overall density of 4.72 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2021-00015, AMERESCO Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a solar facility on GPINs 8745-57-0797 and 8745-57-7359 consisting of approximately 32.2 acres (CUP area limited to 22.67 acres), zoned A-1, Agricultural District and located on the north line of Peppertown Road (State Route 723) approximately 1,300 feet east of its intersection with Beatties Mill Road (State Route 634). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/PlanningCommission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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