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Fullers recognized by Gov. Youngkin for outstanding community service

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

Covenant Woods Christmas Market attracts hundreds of eager shoppers

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor Hundreds of Hanoverians got a head start on their Christmas shopping this year at the Covenant Woods 2022 Christmas Market, which sold an array of artisan crafts and holiday décor on behalf of the local community.

Held on Friday, Nov. 4, the annual market attracted a crowd of eager shoppers before the doors even opened at 10 a.m. for their first pick of this year’s impressive selection, which fea-

Longtime Hanover County residents David and Judy Fuller were recently recognized by Governor see FULLERS pg. 23

Governor Glenn Youngkin presents the Volunteerism and Community Service Award to David and Judy Fuller at the Governor's Executive Mansion on Oct. 25.

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Rose Costanzo, a Covenant Woods resident and member of the Sew and Sews Quilters, sits with the collection of her group’s donated quilts. Her animal quilt was among the quilts that see MARKET pg. 9 were raffled off to visitors.

Photos courtesy of Christian Martinez/ Office of the Governor

Historic Wigwam celebrates grand reopening of restored venue Motleys Asset Disposition Group, said the unveiling of the restored site was a lively community celebration, with fireworks topping off the evening’s excitement and many visitors see WIGWAM, pg. 19

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The Historic Wigwam has officially returned to Hanover County, carrying almost a century of stories within its restored cabin walls, a rich collection of displayed artifacts, and revamped event space that hopes to return the once-bustling venue to its glory days in the community.

The Historic Wigwam celebrated the site’s grand reopening on Oct. 28 at its new site, located at 10400 Washington Highway in Ashland, drawing a crowd of over 200 attendees to witness the beloved community venue come to life once more – and in greater vibrancy than ever before. The revived site will now serve as an event space for receptions, corporate events, anniversary parties and more.

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The Denmark family of Mechanicsville celebrated the milestone of visiting all 50 states in the U.S. on Oct. 15, which was a family journey that began in 2010. They brought their copy of The Mechanicsville Local to their final destination in Hawaii.

Debbie, Daniel, Dan and Christian Denmark are pictured, from left to right, proudly holding their sign of achievement at Punalu’u Beach, where they saw large sea turtles on the black sanded beach. They also spent time touring the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui.

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Contributed Report The Local Are you looking for ways to make the holidays brighter for others? The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve. “In person” volunteering needs may be limited, but this year’s “wish list” is still full of opportunities to show compassion and bring joy to others.

The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support as they serve others during

the Holiday season. The document is available online at www.HanoverVolunteers.org.

The list includes ways in which you can: Make a monetary donation Share your time Collect or contribute items in need Shop for a specific child, family or elder Create an item or a gift The list also includes information on community Thanksgiving dinner “Pick Up” offerings and the Hanover Christmas Mother.

For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at 365-4300 or e-mail volunteer@hanovercounty.gov Information submitted by Tom Harris, communications specialist for Hanover County.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue July 18

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 9900th block of Honey Meadows Road/Cool Hive Place, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 6200th block of River Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 3200th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ River Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 9000th block of Birdsong Creek Court, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 or more in six months was reported in the 11400th block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 10300th block of Hepburn Court, Mechanicsville.

Use of profane or threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 15200th block of Breedens Road, Doswell.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 19000th block of Bent Oak Lane, Bumpass.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 5500th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 14100th block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10100th block of Cool Hive Place, Mechanicsville.

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

Driver not reporting accident with damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 8400th block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 9000th block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

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

Destruction of property, monument, $1,000 or more was reported in the 8200th block of Lansdowne Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 12400th block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 10400th block of Atlee Station Road, Ashland.

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Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 16600th block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 12000th block of Harley Club Drive, Ashland.

Use of profane or threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6400th block of Mary Esther Lane, Mechanicsville.

July 21

Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 7000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 9300th block of Colvincrest Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 6400th block of Mary Esther Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 10200th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Identity theft with financial loss more than $200 was reported in the 600th block of England Street, Ashland.

Marijuana: Possession/ consumption by a minor was reported in the 9800th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Credit card fraud, less than $200 in six months was reported in the 4200th block of Spring Run Road, Mechanicsville.

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, less than 10 was reported in the 6600th block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

July 20

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny of bank notes, checks was reported in the 10000th block of Lickinghole Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8000th block of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 10300th block of South Cedar Lane/ Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 9000th block of Williamsville Road,

Hanover Senior Rides needs volunteer drivers and ride coordinators to help Seniors and disabled persons who can no longer drive. This service gives seniors the mobility they need to live independently.

Our volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to take seniors to medical appointments, to grocery shopping and for personal business. Drivers are paid 50 cents per mile to reimburse for the cost of gas.

The Hanover Senior Rides program is operated in Mechanicsville by (MCEF) Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions and in Ashland by (ACES) Ashland Christian Emergency Services.

Contact us to see how you can help our seniors at MCEF or ACES.

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CALENDAR Friday, Nov. 11

Hanover County’s six solid waste convenience centers will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Hanover County government offices also will be closed that day in observance of Veterans Day. Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be open.

Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care is hosting a special ceremony to recognize military veterans for their service at 11 a.m. at 7080 Brooks Farm

Road, Mechanicsville. The public is welcome. American Legion Post 175 will present the folding of the flag and POW remembrance, followed by a special pinning ceremony. Bring an unexpired canned good for donation to the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions for admission. Face masks are required, and other safety protocols are in place. Seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 8 by calling: 804-746-7370.

Hanover County Parks and Recreation is hosting a

Veterans Day memorial ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park, located at 8225 Hanover Wayside Road in Hanover, beginning at 2 p.m. The ceremony will feature guest speakers, a rifle salute performed by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, and more. Memorial and Honorary Pavers will be available for purchase at the event for a discounted cost of $75. For more information, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

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The Independence Ruritan Club will be hosting an all-youcan-eat Salt Fish Breakfast from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinic.

Breakfast will include salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice and will cost $11 for adults. The Ruritan Building is located behind Independence Christian Church, 14033 Independence Road (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-5171 or contact Dave by e-mail: wdtoney@mindspring.com.

Honoring National Lung Cancer Screening Day, VCU Massey Cancer Center is hosting a lung cancer screening event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the VCU Massey Cancer Center locations in Stony Point, Short Pump and Tappahannock for qualifying individuals between the ages of 50 to 80 who currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years and have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history. The scan only takes a few seconds and participants can be in and out in 15 minutes. Participants must schedule their screening in advance by calling 804-827-LUNG.

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Monday, Nov. 14

The Harmony at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living is hosting a Veterans Day Program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 8203 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, and will feature the Mechanicsville High School JROTC and The American Legion Post 175. A buffet lunch will be served after the program.

Tuesday, Nov.15

The Mechanicsville Tea Party will meet at Freedom Services and Training, 6701 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville, at 7 p.m. It is next to the Creighton Road traffic circle and across from Dollar General. The guest speaker is Anne Taydus, the co-founder and vice president of Virginians for Children First who will show portions of and offer commentary on the documentary, “The Mind Polluters.”

Meetings are open to everyone.

If you have any questions, call Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389.

If he does not answer, leave a message and he will return your call.

The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will hold it’s monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Anna’s Italian Kitchen, 7009 Mechanicsville Turnpike, in Mechanicsville. The guest speaker will be Michelle Gowdy, executive director, Virginia Municipal League. For additional information about the meeting or becoming a member of the HRWC contact Nancy Russell, president, at nsrussell29@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.hrwomen.

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. com.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Enon United Methodist Church, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 6156 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, will host the first of a free two-part Discover Your Watershed series and a hands-on Water-Wise Home workshop in November. Nov. 26 is set for 10 a.m. to noon.

Part One of the series, “A Raindrop’s Journey: Your Home to the Bay,” on Wednesday evening, Nov. 16, will explore the dynamics of a watershed and how everyday human activity causes harm or good to our environment. Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Hanover Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District at 804-537-3025 or kifetty@hanovercounty.gov.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Church of the Redeemer’s 41st Annual Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, across from Memorial Regional Medical Center, and will feature over 120 craft vendors, a bake sale, Santa Claus, Santa Shop, $1 donation/door prize, and a raffle including a Gift Card Tree, TV, Oculus Quest 2 VR and more. Bring a can of nonperishable food for a bonus door prize ticket. Also serving breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit: https://www. churchredeemer.org/craft.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville, is hosting a Reunion Tour featuring gospel music artists

Ivan and Josh Parker and The Harvesters Quartet. The doors open at 4 p.m. and performances begin at 5 p.m. $15 donations per person will be accepted at the door. For more information, call 804-350-1422.

Mechanicsville United Methodist Church invites the public to its Tribute to the United States’ Armed Services event at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. The ceremony will honor all veterans, men and women currently serving, first responders, police and firemen. For more information, contact Bobby White at bobbywhite@verizon.com or Sigrid Williams at (805) 347-2925.

The Ashland Branch Library invites the public to join in the celebration of its 25th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, located at 201 S. Railroad Avenue in Ashland. The ceremony will feature short remarks by guest speakers and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Sunday, Nov. 20

BSA Troop 503 is celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Church of the Redeemer, located at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Genesis Hall.

Join the troop for an evening of remembering the troop’s history, adventures and accomplishments. RSVP at https://tinyurl. com/2ajj9388 or https:tinyurl. com/mt55p4u4 so they can get an accurate headcount for meal see CALENDAR, pg. 11

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

The very first ‘marathon of mirth’ that brought holiday cheer to all

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n the sunny morning of Nov. 27, 1924, children of New York City lined the sidewalks of Manhattan’s Herald Square to catch a glimpse of the once-in-a-lifetime “marathon of mirth,” as advertised by the booming Macy’s department store.

Held to showcase the opening of the “World’s Largest Store,” with Macy’s flagship location in Herald Square expanding to cover an entire city block, and to garner excitement for the holiday shopping season, the “Macy’s Christmas Parade” delivered its promise of enveloping the city in a mirthful morning of holiday spirit.

Spanning 6 miles, the parade route boasted nursery-rhyme themed floats of Mother Goose, the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Little Red Riding Hood, and other favorites. Macy’s employees dressed as clowns, cowboys and sword-wielding knights as they strolled along the streets; an array of bears, elephants, camels, monkeys and other Central Park Zoo animals offered a circus-like atmosphere as parade bands blared festive music. And of course, the rear of the parade featured the guest of honor, Santa Claus, who sat atop a mountain of ice in his reindeer-driven sleigh.

Ten thousand spectators cheered as Santa descended from his sleigh as noon rolled around, and the “once-in-a-lifetime” holiday parade came to a close.

Of course, as we all know, this parade would become something much more than a one-time occurrence. Despite the minimal newspaper coverage of the novel performance, the parade captured the hearts of the community and, eventually, the country.

Macy’s released a newspaper advertisement as quickly as the following morning declaring that the parade would arrive again the following year.

“We did not dare dream its successes would be so great,” stated the advertisement.

And its successes would of course continue to climb, as the parade became known as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – an annual occurrence that has become the beloved American tradition that we all know and love today.

Of course, the parade would evolve overtime, as the parade route scaled

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back to a little over 2 miles in length and helium-filled character balloons replaced the zoo animals. But the spirit of the very first parade has persisted for almost a century now, surviving even the most turbulent times to gift the American people what it had promised from day one: “a marathon of mirth.”

Despite the stock market crash of 1929, the parade marched on without interruption throughout the 1930s. But its first interruption would occur during World War II, as the parade was suspended from 1942 to 1944 due to needed helium and rubber for the war effort.

In 1963, just six days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Macy’s officials were faced with a difficult decision. Despite some hesitation, they decided to host the parade that Thanksgiving morning in hopes that it would uplift the dwindled American spirit.

Even the COVID-19 pandemic failed to dissuade the annual tradition, as Macy’s held an extravagant virtual celebration following social distancing guidelines. With a return to its in-person festivities in 2021, the beloved parade survived, proving that even in the most turbulent times, its ability to bring holiday joy to the American masses has driven its unwavering popularity and, more importantly, necessity.

Of course this holiday parade is just one of thousands that capture the hearts of communities across the country – all who bring a “marathon of mirth” amid even the bleakest of times. There are parades that have uplifted their own communities into a jolly celebration over the years, developing their own beloved traditions with local floats, marching bands, balloons and, of course, the guest of honor – Santa Claus.

But Hanover County is a vibrant community that brings “marathons of mirth” in all shapes and sizes throughout the year, as I have recently learned from attending the extravagant Ashland Fourth of July Parade that surprised me with its grandeur. As I have only attended a handful of parades my whole life, or have watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through our family’s television, learning of the beloved holiday traditions of the Ashland/ Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade and Mechanicsville Christmas Parade has left me waiting in excited anticipation long before this holiday season.

Just as the Macy’s parade returned to the streets of New York City in see HOLIDAY, pg. 17

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Are we falling back for the final time?

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist The human body has an amazing ability to adapt, and each year, it’s put to the test when a nation transitions from daylight saving time to standard time. As we evoke on this annual adjustment each November, an old argument re-emerges regarding the legitimacy of utilizing two systems, some claiming it disrupts a nation’s schedule twice a year.

For many households, the transition is a non-event that only requires slight adjustments to your alarm clock; but for others, it’s an adjustment that causes disruption and anxiety as sleep patterns, attitude and outlook can be affected.

It’s not secret that many consider the shortened winter days and early sunsets a prime cause of depression in some Americans. Others consider the government control of our clock another unnecessary intrusion on our personal liberty and an additional form of government overreach.

In any case, this could be the last time you’ll be forced to fall back as recent legislation passed by the U. S. Senate proposes a uniform year round standard daylight saving schedule. What many states have called for and passed legislation to support could become reality in 2023 though legislation called the Sunshine Protection Act. So, how did we become a nation with two sets of time schedules and arrive at a point where a single system seems like the reasonable approach?

Daylight saving time was introduced in 1918 as a method to conserve fuel and was re-introduced during World War II. After the program was repealed following the war, some states opted to maintain daylight saving, and there was no uniform time system. Often, travelling a short distance represented a change in time, see TIME, pg. 17

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Concert Ballet of Virginia’s to stage ‘Nutcracker’ performances at PHHS Contributed Report The Local The Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit performance company headquartered in Hanover County, is preparing for its 46th “Nutcracker” season and is proud to be the only performing ballet company in Hanover.

Dancers from multiple dance studios all throughout the state are welcome to join the ballet, which is 100% volunteerbased, including the company’s artistic director Scott Boyer, who won the Spirit of Inspiration award for the Hanover Spirit of Volunteerism awards in 2022.

Currently they have 26 performers that reside in Hanover County and 14 that are students in Hanover County Public Schools.

This season they are excited to perform their full length Nutcracker in Ashland at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) as a fundraiser for the school’s Theatre Department. The performances at PHHS will be: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m.

In addition to their performances at PHHS, the company will perform “The Nutcracker” at Monacan High School in Chesterfield County and JR Tucker High School in Henrico County.

Visit www.concertballet.com for more information.

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Hanover Jehovah’s Witnesses return to door-to-door ministry after pandemic pause Contributed Report The Local Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept.

1. The two-and-a-half-year suspension of the work ended just in time for the launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study.

The decision to resume their door-todoor ministry marks the complete restoration of all pre-pandemic in-person activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in about 13,000 congregations in the United States. Houses of worship (called Kingdom Halls) were reopened on April 1, witnessing in public places resumed on May 31 and inperson conventions are again being planned for 2023.

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house-to-house ministry again,” said Stephen Mand, an Ashland resident who, along with his wife, Brooke, regularly visits the neighborhood to share positive messages from the Bible.

“A stronger connection is formed when we are able to meet in person and we’ve really missed that connection,” Brooke said.

The suspension of the public ministry was a proactive response by the organization to keep communities and congregants safe. The move was also unprecedented.

Jehovah’s Witnesses had been preaching from house to house without interruption for more than 100 years through an economic depression, two world wars and global unrest, but the COVID-19 pandemic demanded a different response.

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two years has saved many lives,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “We’re now ready and eager to reconnect with our neighbors once again – person-to-person, face-to-face. It’s not the only way that we preach, but it has historically been the most effective way to deliver our message of comfort and hope.”

The return to an in-person ministry coincides with a global campaign to offer an interactive Bible study program, which is available in hundreds of languages and offered at no cost. The course comes in the form of a printed book, an online publication or as an embedded feature within the organization’s free mobile application, JW Library. Released in late 2020, the interactive study platform combines text, video, illustrations and digital worksheets to help learners of all ages.

“This study program is designed to match the learning style of the 21st-century student,” said Hendriks. “We’re excited to begin sharing it with our neighbors as we return to making personal visits.”

The pandemic forced Jehovah’s Witnesses to quickly pivot to virtual meetings and conventions while conducting their ministry exclusively through letters, phone calls and virtual Bible studies. This has led to growth in meeting attendance and the number of congregants, with more than 400,000 newly baptized witnesses joining the ranks of 120,000 congregations globally in just the first two years of the pandemic.

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Hundreds of Hanoverians flocked to the annual Covenant Woods Christmas Market on Nov. 4 to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Covenant Woods offered to let visitors of the annual Christmas Market grab a free Christmas ornament on their way out.

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tured more vendors and crafts than ever before. The market doors stayed open until 4 p.m. and welcomed the public to enjoy a day of holiday shopping while benefiting their local community.

Laurie Ursiny, Covenant Woods director of philanthropy, said this year featured the collections of 26 vendors, with 15 participating in the market for the first time. All vendors were local artisans from around the Mechanicsville and Richmond areas, and many were even Covenant Woods residents.

Handcrafted wooden bowls and other household items, soaps and handmade body products, paintings, prints, antique dolls, fabric purses, table runners, jewelry, an array of Christmas décor and much more flew off the tables before the market came to a close.

The Guild at Covenant Woods additionally featured a table stocked high with Christmas-themed baked goods of all shapes and sizes, with their assortment quickly thinning out by the early afternoon.

All proceeds from the market will fund the Covenant Woods Raymond T. Holmes, Jr. Community Services Fund,

with vendors donating 20% of their earnings directly to the fund.

The fund is named in honor of Holmes, who was a longtime volunteer and was instrumental in helping to move Covenant Woods, formerly known as The Richmond Home for Ladies, to Hanover County.

“The fund supports residents and seniors in the local community with educational service offerings,” Ursiny said, adding that it helps to fund musical and entertainment programs on campus, supports the Hanover County Caregiver Expo and Resource Event, and more.

In the past year, the Holmes Fund has provided free trips to medical appointments and the grocery store, cultural opportunities and continuing education for chaplain interns.

In addition, the Covenant Woods Sew and Sews Quilters donated six handmade quilts to raffle off to guests on behalf of the Covenant Woods J. Edwin Givens Fund, which provides scholarships to deserving staff who choose to pursue an undergraduate degree or trade school certificate. The fund, which was named on behalf of a volunteer who dedicated over 40 years of volunteer service to the Richmond Home for

Ladies, has awarded more than $140,000 in scholarships since it was formed in 2009.

Most vendors donated other raffle items for various raffles on display in The Lodge Lobby.

“The market gives customers the perfect opportunity to select, in most cases, handmade gifts for their loved ones and for themselves, but it also provides a way for Covenant Woods to give back to our local community,” Ursiny said.

“Because as a residential community in Hanover County, we value our neighbors and our community and want to be able to partner and give back where we can.”

“It not only helps our residents be involved, but it helps us be a good neighbor,” she added.

Covenant Woods resident Susan Riddell said she enjoys featuring her oil and watercolor paintings and prints every year at the market, as she has never stopped painting even after retirement. Riddell, who used to hold a career in graphic art, said her artwork is “more than a hobby, because [she does it] every single day.”

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OBITUARIES

HART

HART, Betty Deffer, age 92, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Oct.30, 2022. She was born on Oct.14, 1930, to Philip and Matilda Deffer in Washington, D.C., where she attended Western High School and was a member of Saint David's Episcopal Church. She had a long and successful career working for the Central Intelligence Agency after being recruited following high school in 1948. She married Rex Marvin Hart on February 10, 1956; they were married 54 years when Rex passed in 2010. Their adventures took them around the world from France to Okinawa, Japan and back to Northern Virginia, where they raised their three children. In 2006, Rex and Betty relocated to Mechanicsville, Virginia. She was an amazing knitter and crocheter. She faithfully did her daily crossword puzzle and enjoyed golfing. In years past, she enjoyed painting and playing piano. Betty adored her teacup yorkie, Pup, and could be seen walking him in her neighborhood six times a day. She was a member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church and knew her Savior, Jesus Christ. Betty was a kind, witty and intelligent soul who valued her family and friends. Determined to never impose on others, Betty maintained an independent mindset until her passing in her own residence where she was surrounded by an incredible

loving network of family and friends.

She never forgot the love she shared with her late husband, Rex where they are now reunited in Heaven; free from pain, discomfort and the impermanence of life on earth. Additionally, Betty was preceded in death by her three sisters. She leaves behind her three children, Suzan Hart, Rex Hart (Monica Hart) and Stacey McCauley (Mark McCauley); six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Betty was loved and adored by so many, and she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Betty. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Hanover, Va., on Nov. 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. A burial service will immediately follow at the church cemetery. Flowers can be sent to 8050 St. Paul's E Church Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069 or donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, Richmond, Va. 23227. Online condolences can be made at www.woodyfuneral homeatlee.com.

LONGEST, Charles Arthur, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2022. Charles was born June 25, 1928, in Cauthorneville, Va. He was preceded in death by his partner of 30 years, Betty Longest; sisters, Hazel Mcfarland, Pearl Loving; brothers, John Longest, Harold Longest, Henry Longest, Harry Longest and Calvin Longest; and his grandson, Jeremiah Goldsberry. He is survived by his three children, Michael Longest (Terri), Sharlene Goldsberry (Paul), Mark Longest (Donna); nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Charles served with the 101st

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airborne division (screaming eagles) at Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky as Chief Medical Technician. In 1962, he became a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and was raised to a Master Mason in Washington Henry Lodge #344. During his Masonic career, he was Master of his lodge in 1970.

Charles was a member of Acca Temple Legion of Honor, where he held lifetime membership. His dedication to philanthropy was seen through his many acts of service throughout his life. The family received family and friends on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where the funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital.

MARTIN

MARTIN, Barbara Harding, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Oct. 31, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her parents, Gladys and Milton Harding; her brother, Wayne Harding; her husband, A. Lynn Martin; and her daughter, Cheryl Martin Chandler.

She is survived by her daughter, Paige of Virginia Beach, Virginia; her sisterin-law, Nancy Harding; and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara graduated from Victoria High School

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and came to Richmond to work for the C&O Railroad, where she met her husband. Barbara retired to raise her children but worked part time as secretary at her church and drove a school bus for Hanover County.

Later Barbara went to work full time and retired as a real estate paralegal from the law firm of Williams Mullen. After retirement, Barbara became more active in many areas of her church. One thing she really enjoyed was preparing and escorting her "Forever Young Group" on day and overnight trips. The funeral will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Fairmount Christian Church (P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111) or to the charity of one's choice.

PENNY

PENNY, Bonnie Anthony, 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with our Lord on Oct. 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband, James S. "Sam" Penny; stepson, William Penny (Jessica and children); brothers, Mike Anthony (Nancy), Erv Anthony (Kathy), Keith Anthony; sister, JoJo Martin; and numerous

nieces and nephews; great- nieces and nephews. She retired from the state of Virginia after 30 dedicated years of service. Bonnie was avid reader, lover of hockey, Elvis and bowling. Her favorite color was purple. Bonnie's favorite place to be at was in Nags Head, Outer Banks. The family received friends on Saturday, Nov. 5, and on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where the funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 7.

Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

WILKERSON,

WILKERSON, George Young, age 92, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Langford Wilkerson; their infant son, George Young Wilkerson Jr; and daughters, Barbara Wales and Genie Bowman. During his life, George served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his daughters, Georgia Alvarez (Tony) and Darlene Taylor (Wallace); sister, Jane Herring; and many other beloved family members. A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m., Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Dale Memorial Park 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com for the Wilkerson family.

Wedding announcement and engagement submissions For information on submitting an engagement or wedding, contact Cindy Adams at 804-775-4616 or email cadams@mechlocal.com

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planning.

Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4 Catholic Church of the Redeemer, located at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, is celebrating its 15th annual “No Room at the Inn exhibit” with a weekend of events to raise money to build affordable houses in Haiti and support Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions. A Gala Preview will be held on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. and invites adults to an evening of food, beverages, live and silent auctions, and music.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. All ages are invited on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $5 for adults and $1 for 18 and younger. For more information, visit: www.churchredeemer.org/noroom or call the church at (804) 746-4911, extension 222.

Ongoing The Mechanicsville Library located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville will feature the Lee Artists Association. “New Directions in Art.” The artwork will be on display through Nov. 30.

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.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church will be conducting Free Adult English Classes (ESL) and Citizenship Classes (Passing

the Test) Wednesday mornings with open enrollment through May 17, 2023. Classes will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For more information, contact the church office at (804) 746-5081 or contact Frank at wgbcinfo@ comcast.net or (804) 402-7701.

The classes are free but students are asked to purchase the books required for the class.

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.

The men of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church will be preparing and selling Brunswick stew again this year for $10 a quart. They strongly encourage you to preorder your stew by calling the church office at 804-746-5118. Church office hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Pick-up will be on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. Stew not sold in the preorders will be available for purchase on Saturday morning along with delicious baked goods prepared by the women of the church. The women of the church will also be selling their fabulous baked goods on Saturday morning!

Contact the church office with any questions.

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

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 804-270-9626.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. Visit www.allsoulsva.org.

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument.

High school students are welcome with parents’ permission.

Visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

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.

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Hanover Composite Squadron achieves the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award Contributed Report The Local The Hanover Composite Squadron recently achieved the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award. This award helps to motivate squadrons to achieve their goals, which will inevitably boost the Cadet Program.

Virginia Wing’s Commander Col. Liz Sydow commented, “Earning this award demonstrates that a unit is healthy and thriving. Despite the challenges of COVID-19 this past year, squadrons have returned to inperson meetings and are growing. All units showed improvement over 2021 in at least one area. I am proud of how our units are bouncing back, pursuing excellence in our cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency

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The Hanover Composite Squadron recently achieved the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award.

services and looking forward to their accomplishments in 2023!"

For more information about Hanover Composite Squadron, con-

tact the recruiting and retention officer, Lt. Brandy Lambert-Stevens, at

Former Civil Air Patrol cadet Hebner heads to the Marine Corps Contributed Report The Local Ethan Hebner, former Civil Air Patrol cadet and graduate of Atlee High School, has recently begun his journey into the United States Marine Corps. Having spent his teenage years in a heuristic environment of both Civil Air Patrol’s Hanover Composite Squadron and his entire high school career active

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Former Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadet Ethan Hebner proudly holds his Eaker Achievement that earned his ranking as CAP cadet lieutenant colonel.

in Atlee High School’s Air Force JROTC Program, his continuous experience will serve him well in his military career.

Through his life in Civil Air Patrol, he forged a new path in his squadron and state by serving in a variety of positions, some of which include: logistics, flight commander and deputy of operations. These numerous roles readied him for his final position as cadet commander of the squadron. A mighty challenge, he rebuilt the squadron in a COVID-19 pandemic world, all while mentoring junior cadets and preparing the squadron for years to come. Hebner’s relentless service to his community is one to be used as inspiration. This innovative and intelligent young man is the epitome of “others before self.”

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Continuing the exploration of the Space Launch System

By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Local The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College has resumed public viewing. Check the website (www.rmc.edu/keeble) or call the information line (804-752-3210) for days and times.

To quickly follow up on last month’s column, DART was a smashing success (pun intended). The hoped for 10-minute change in orbital period (I mis-wrote 10 seconds last month) was exceed almost three-fold, with a nearly 30-minute change in the orbit! Again, noting that neither of those paired asteroids pose any threat to Earth. This was a test of concept mission to see if we could potentially divert an asteroid that might be a threat to our planet. It looks like we can, if the threat is detected far enough away.

Following up on our September column, the Space Launch System

(SLS) still has not launched. NASA called a media briefing for Nov. 3 to update plans for the inaugural (without crew) Artemis I mission, hoped for mid-November. In September I discussed the core stage (first stage) and solid rocket boosters. This column will look at the second stage, officially the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS).

This stage is 13 meters long and 5 meters in diameter (43’ by 17 feet).

It is powered by a single Aerojet Rocketdyne RL 10 rocket motor burning liquid hydrogen and oxygen. It generates 24,750 pounds of thrust and is designed to be restarted in orbit.

The first three Artemis missions will include an ICPS single RL10 configuration atop the SLS Block 1 rocket. As the rocket evolves to a more powerful Block 1B configuration, it will fly with the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) that will use four RL10C3 engines to send Orion and large cargos to the moon. The four RL10

engines on EUS provide more than 97,000 pounds (431kN) of thrust, which will allow the rocket to send 40% more mass to the moon.

Artemis I will place the Orion vehicle in lunar orbit for a month before its return to splash down in the ocean like the older Apollo and current Crew Dragon vehicles. As with all spacecraft, what returns is only a small part of what leaves the Metro Creative Connection

launch pad.

Lunar phases for November: Full Moon on Nov. 8, at 6:02 a.m.; Last Quarter on Nov. 16, at 8:27 a.m.; and New Moon on Nov. 23, at 5:57 p.m.; and another First Quarter Moon on Nov. 30, at 9:36 a.m. All times are Eastern Standard.

Mars rises in the early evening and will be visible all night. Jupiter rises in the afternoon and is to the southeast at sunset. It sets around 2:30 a.m.

Saturn is to the south at sunset and

sets before midnight.

Looking overhead at mid-month, about two hours after sunset you will find the Milky Way dividing the sky from northeast to southwest. Deneb and Vega are the two bright stars to the west of zenith, with Altair to the southwest marking out a rich triangle. Near Vega, a clear night and steady hand with binoculars may enable you to see the Ring Nebula.

This is an example of what will happen to the sun in another 5 billion years -- as the fuel in the core is used up, the outer layers will eventually be expelled into an expanding planetary nebula. To the east of zenith, look for the Andromeda Galaxy, a faint smudge to the naked eye. This is actually a galaxy much like the Milky Way; over 100 billion stars yet dimmed by its vast distance of some 2 million light years. Even though it is the most distant object visible without a telescope, it is close by on the cosmic scale of things.

Deneb marks the “tail” of the constellation Cygnus. The “head” is a faint binary called Alberio, which is one of the most beautiful pairs you’ll see. With a small telescope, one star glows a brilliant blue while the other is bright orange. Cygnus lies in the general direction of the sun’s orbit around the center of the galaxy, which lies in the direction of Sagittarius, which is just setting on the southwest horizon.

Just rising to the east is bright Aldebaran, in the constellation Taurus. This is a harbinger of coming winter. By month’s end, Orion will rise at this hour.

If readers have questions about astronomy in particular (or science in general) that you would like covered in one of these columns, feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. (I have retired from Randolph-Macon College but will continue these columns and use of that email address for the foreseeable future.)

Ashland Branch Library to celebrate 25th anniversary on Nov. 19 Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local In November 1997, a new star appeared in the Center of the Universe: the building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue became the new home of the Ashland Library. The original library in Ashland had been established in the mid-1970s by the Ashland Junior Woman’s Club and found its home in two rooms of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

Within a few months, the library joined the Pamunkey Regional Library system.

Years later, Ashland moved its library one block north to the 4,000-square-foot storefront at 102 S. Railroad Avenue.

With the passage of the 1994 Bond Referendum, the citizens of Hanover County provided $1.2 million for the

construction of the 10,000-square-foot building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue – a site provided by the Town of Ashland.

Following construction of the building came the task of moving 30,000 books to the new location. The police blocked both ends of Center Street, and on Nov. 8, 1997, 200 volunteers came together to form a book brigade, passing books from west to east across the train tracks to the new building. The president of Randolph-Macon College and members of Ashland’s Town Council joined library staff, residents, college students and other volunteers in ferrying books across the tracks. The volunteers ranged in age from 2 to the late 70s.

The library was christened the Richard S. Gillis Jr. Library – named after the longtime mayor of the Town of

Ashland who coined the phrase “Center of the Universe” and who had pushed for the new library to be built in Ashland’s unique historic district.

Fast forward 25 years: the 10,000-square-foot building still houses thousands of books, public meeting space and a train table for children. But the Ashland Library, which is one of 10 branches in the Pamunkey Regional Library system, now offers so much more. The constellation of services includes access to public computers, ebooks, audiobooks, streaming services, Wi-Fi hotspots, and programming that includes three storytimes a week, several book clubs, bridge and mahjong Photo courtesy of the Ashland Branch Library groups, quilters, writers, and more than Shown is an archived Richmond Times-Dispatch photo of the 100 unique programs a year for both Nov. 8, 1997, “book brigade.” Randolph-Macon College student see ANNIVERSARY pg. 19

Brandi Adams assists her fellow Ashland residents in transporting 30,000 books to the newly-opened Richard S. Gillis Jr. Library.

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Halloween around Hanover

Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Hanover Wayside Park Contributed Report The Local

Photo by Joel Klein

Art Schanz stands with his impressive Halloween display.

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Above, 4-year-old Collin Roberts dresses as “Little Chef” from Disney’s “Ratatouille” for some neighborhood trick-or-treating.

Right, Carlson family: Bill, Amy and Liam Carlson dress up as their very own “Top Gun Carlson Flight Crew” for Halloween.

All are invited to honor the country’s military veterans by attending a Veterans Day memorial ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park on Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Columbus Pollard, U.S. Army veteran. David Ambrogi, president of the Mechanicsville Lions Club, will lay the Memorial Wreath escorted by the commanders of the American Legion Post 175 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9808. Veterans of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will perform the Rifle Salute. George Navas, chairman of the Hanover County Veterans Memorial Committee, will serve as master of ceremonies and Mike Knox, Air Force veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9808, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Memorial and Honorary Pavers will be available for purchase at the event for a discounted cost of $75.

Dedicated in 2007, the Hanover Veterans Memorial honors Hanover military veterans who were killed in hostile action from World War I to the present day and those who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Hanover Wayside Park is located on U.S. Rt. 301 about a mile north of Hanover High School (8225 Hanover Wayside Road Hanover, Virginia 23069).

For more information about this ceremony Photo courtesy of Hanover County Parks and Recreation or about the Hanover Veterans Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 365- All are invited to honor the country’s military veterans 7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. by attending a Veterans Day memorial ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The Ashland Museum’s final fall activities Contributed Report The Local In partnership with the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum and Pamunkey Regional Library, Jean Folly will present a program on African American cemeteries in Hanover County on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. This program will be at Atlee Branch Library, located at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville. Then on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at the Ashland Branch Library, 201 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland, Rosanne Shalf will discuss researching records at the Hanover

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County Circuit Court. Both programs are free and open to the public.

Trivia night continues on Nov. 17, at 6 p.m.

Bring a friend or join a team in Origin Beer Garden, located at 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. No reservations needed.

Join the Ashland Museum for the final 2022 HistoryTalks program on Thursday, Dec. 1, when Barclay DuPriest profiles Hercules Mulligan, an Irish-American tailor for British soldiers during the Revolutionary War and a spy for George Washington. The program will be in the SunTrust Theater at Brock Commons, located at 304 Henry Street on the

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Randolph-Macon College campus in Ashland, at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

The Ashland Museum will offer two holiday guided walking tours of South Center Street on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Each tour will end with a reception at 905 S. Center Street, a Greek Revival home built in 1872.

Details and reservations are available at ashlandmuseum.org.

For information on these and other events, contact the Ashland Museum by email, ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, call 804-3687314, or visit the website ashlandmuseum.org.

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Jean Folly will discuss her work to preserve the Hickory Hill African American Cemetery, located at Providence Church Road in Ashland, at the Atlee Branch Library.

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2021, the beloved Hanover celebrations returned last winter during a time of its necessity – a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rampage through communities, the world began to emerge from a dispiriting isolation, and holiday cheer was sparse.

But even in the most turbulent times, the Hanover spirit survived. Now in its 53rd year,

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causing confusion for businesses, residents and tourists.

In an effort to alleviate these inconsistencies, the business community teamed with national airlines to force Congress to install a uniform schedule. Federal law now requires daylight saving time to begin on the second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November.

Only two states in the Union do not rely on the schedule set forward in the Uniform Time Act. Hawaii and Arizona do not switch

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Richard Haas was among the Covenant Woods residents who participated in the market. Haas, who spends much of his time in the campus’ woodshop, sold handmade wooden bowls, belts, lamps and more.

number of vendors and visitors, the annual community attraction continues to grow in prominence over the years.

With visitors leaving with

shopping bags full and vendor tables left sparse, anticipation for what next year’s market will bring was a popular topic of conversation.

the adored Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade is only two weeks away, inviting the community to help kick off the Hanover holidays on Nov. 20. Following closely after will be the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade in its 24th year on Dec. 4.

Just as the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has persisted for almost a century, Hanover’s own parades continue to thrive and uplift its own community when it is most

needed, emulating their true purpose of bringing a “marathon of mirth” to all and a true celebration of a united community’s perseverance.

For more information on the Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade, visit the website, https://ashlandvakiwanis. org/Page/31094. For more information on the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, visit the website, https://www.mechanicsvillerotary.org/mechanicsvillechristmas-parade.

their clocks.

But, that all could change with new legislation passed by the Senate that would, in essence, make daylight saving time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act still requires passage by the House of Representatives and the signature of President Joe Biden, and it is unclear when and if that may happen.

Some legislators have argued in favor of the bill, stating that more light means less crime, and point to studies indicating there are less traffic accidents when daylight is lengthened.

Like-minded senators also pointed to an increase in

productivity during daylight saving time, allowing some industries to find those elusive more hours in the day.

Some scientists take a similar view, but for different reasons, pointing to the difficult adjustment the time changes present for many citizens. One termed the time period following the switch as “social jet lag.”

And recent surveys indicate the majority of Americans are in favor of scrapping standard time and making daylight saving permanent.

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Riddell said. “You know you meet people here, and we’re all retired, and so you don’t want to say, ‘What did you used to do?’”

Covenant Woods resident Rose Costanzo, who is among the ladies of Sew and Sews Quilters, said she never knows how long it takes her to complete a quilt. Even while she is working on finishing one piece, she is always thinking about the next project.

“It’s life therapy and I love doing it,” Costanzo said. “I don’t think about the time – I just quilt.”

With this year’s Christmas Market drawing a record

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To find a free vaccine near you, go to vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus or call 877-VAX-IN-VA.

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youth and adults.

On the day of the dedication in November 1997, Gillis remarked, “Ashland has always been known as a college town. Now it’s more than that. It’s a book town, a reading town, a learning town. And I’m very proud to be standing here at its new library in the center of the Center of the Universe, our beloved town and Hanover County.”

Although much has changed in 25 years, the star at 201 S. Railroad Avenue – the Ashland Library – remains one of the brightest stars in the Center of the Universe.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Ashland Library will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue with an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Short remarks will kick off the celebration, with refreshments to follow provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

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of cadets receive. Now over halfway into basic training in Parris Island South Carolina, he is expected to graduate as a private first class. From there, he will continue his training in North Carolina and finally Florida, where he will put his smarts to service in air control.

The Hanover Composite Squadron wishes Hebner good luck in his future endeavors. For more information about Hanover Composite Squadron, contact recruiting and retention officer Lt. Brandy LambertStevens at brandy.lambertstevens@vawg.cap.gov.

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Del. Scott Wyatt, from left to right; Linwood Thomas, director of economic development for Hanover County; Del. Hyland “Buddy” Fowler Jr.; Historic Wigwam CEO and President Mark Motley; Anne-Paige Thomas; South Anna District Supervisor Susan Dibble; Del. John McGuire; Lauren Motley; and Carson Motley are shown after cutting the Wigwam’s ceremonial ribbon.

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even reminiscing over the space’s heyday in the 60s.

“We had a lot of people that said, ‘Oh, I danced here, I met my girlfriend here, so it was very fun,’ ” Motley said.

First built in the late 1920s, The Wigwam lodge has seen decades of lively celebrations by Hanoverians and beyond. Motley said that prior to the interstate system’s construction, many travelers would pass through Route 1 and stop at The Wigwam to grab dinner, dance and rest in the neighboring motel.

“It was a pretty hot spot,” he said.

The Wigwam site holds special significance for Motley, who devoted over two years to restoring and revamping the original space to its full glory with his team. This passion for its history has been passed down by his parents, who raised him in a small cottage that once sat beside the original site.

“This is where I grew up,” he said.

Photos courtesy of Historic Wigwam

Shown is the newly renovated and revamped The Historic Wigwam, located at 10400 Washington Highway in Ashland facing the site’s original location. The new Wigwam site now boasts a spacious ballroom and reception hall to accommodate for large events. Above, The Historic Wigwam’s original lodge is now revamped and adorned with artifacts and antique décor to complement its historic charm.

His family eventually bought The Wigwam in 1972 when it operated as a motel, and Motley would help with its upkeep by cleaning the rooms, cutting the grass, taking out the trash and more.

“I’m a bit of an antique collector, but my mom and dad really loved this building,” he said. “So many people tear down old buildings and put up something new, but I wanted to preserve it.”

Motley stayed true to this promise by attempting to preserve as much of its history as possible, even relocating the historic lodge from its original site to a larger, unoccupied field across the street. The new property offers a more spacious and tranquil setting along with a bigger parking lot to accommodate large events.

After relocating the cabin in 2019, the Motleys’ crew broke ground on what would become the site’s newest additions. Attached to the restored lodge are now an over 4,000-squarefoot ballroom, modern kitchen, spacious porch and outdoor lawn.

In the design phase, the Motleys

found it vitally important to preserve as much of the original furniture and interior design of the lodge as possible.

“We’ve done our best to keep the building as close as we could to the original,” Motley said.

Staying true to the original Wigwam’s rustic atmosphere, the lodge’s walls and ceilings are lined with fresh wood, authentic wagon wheel lighting fixtures, wooden canoes from the Motley family, deer mounts donated by community members, and even a time capsule gallery that carries visitors through the evolution of the space.

Items displayed on the wall include old photographs from past soirees, artifacts of old Wigwam menus that boasted a $3 steak dinner, newspaper clippings, and even the original sketch of the building found in the family collection of a local resident.

Motley said much of their Wigwam artifacts have been donated by community members or kept by his family over the years. With these local discoveries, Motley continues to gradually piece together the site’s rich history and

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The parking lot to the new Historic Wigwam site features an antique Texaco sign and gas pump that sits unmoved from its original location.

timeline.

Even the exterior of the building captures the original Wigwam charm, with wooden fencing lining the parking lot, the antique yellow tipi restored to its vibrant colors, and an old Texaco gas station sign and pump displayed at the lot’s entrance.

The building’s newest additions similarly compliment the original furniture, as the ballroom boasts a fullywooden antique bar, wooden flooring and authentic vintage chandeliers.

Visitors can even find an old-school Coca-Cola drink cooler on the outdoor patio.

Motley said they continue to place the final touches on the grassy entertainment area behind the building in order to provide even greater privacy for events.

The venue is now accepting reservations from any interested community members looking to utilize the newand-improved space for events or gatherings of any size.

For more information, visit https:// www.thehistoricwigwam.com/.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Patrick Henry rumbles past Mechanicsville in high-scoring 64th Tomato Bowl

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rowdy Mechanicsville crowd on the opposite side of the field, plus an abnormally warm November evening at Patrick Henry High School, didn’t stop the Patriots from rolling over the Mustangs 48-27 at home to close out the regular season.

The 64th edition of the Tomato Bowl was waged mostly on the ground. PH, 6-4 heading into next week’s Region 4B playoffs, recorded 366 rushing yards, 20 more than Mechanicsville had passing and rushing combined.

“I always like to run the ball, kind of see where we’re at,” Patrick Henry coach Ken Wakefield said.

“We know that they’ve got some guys that gotta play both sides of the ball, so you kind of lean on them a little bit.”

On senior night, it was appropriately the seniors that shone the brightest: both Gracyn Ross and Shamar Williams recorded two touchdowns apiece.

Ross and junior quarterback Grayson Johnson were explosive early, both hitting the 100-yard rushing mark by the end of the first half — Ross at 100 and Johnson at 103.

After a three-and-out from Mechanicsville to start the game, Patrick Henry got going immediately with a rushing touchdown from Johnson, whose 76-yard rumble put the Patriots on the board with 8:28 to play in the opening quarter.

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Patrick Henry players make their way to the locker room during a high school football game on Sept. 1.

for a 65-yard Mechanicsville score, but the Patriots responded less than a minute later with a 71-yard Ross touchdown run.

Both teams put up 14 in the opening quarter, Mechanicsville evening things up with a 2-yard Colby Messe touchdown run.

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quarter on a pair of long pass touchdowns, one a 47-yard bomb from their other quarterback, Jayden Brown, to Cole Sylvia, and the other from Johnson to Williams.

Even then, the Patriots’ groundand-pound offense ruled, and PH led 28-14 at the half while the passing game put up just 63 yards.

Once the second half began, PH put together a series that shaved nearly 5 minutes off the clock, featuring a fourth-down conversion that eventually led to a Greg Foster Jr. touchdown.

Despite another meticulous Mechanicsville scoring drive that ticked off more than 7 minutes

and a successful onside kick, Patrick Henry’s defense held fast to force a punt.

After his earlier visit to the end zone, Ross was sitting at 19 touchdowns on the season. Johnson aired it out to Ross for a passing touchdown and the 20-score milestone, making the lead 41-21.

Hawks score 30 in win over rival Raiders

By Billy Felin For The Local Hanover’s Cole Elrod was under center facing a tie game late in Friday’s contest on the road against countyrival Atlee.

Elrod dropped back and had “all day” thanks to his offensive line, he said, and saw his tight end Grady Fahed with nothing but green grass around and in front of him.

“That’s my best friend right there,” Elrod said of Fahed. “Just to get him a touchdown was absolutely awesome. He just ran down the field.”

Fahed caught the pass from Elrod and took it 44 yards for the eventual gamewinning score in a 30-22 win for the Hawks over the Raiders.

“Rivalry game, you always know it’s going to be a challenge,” Hanover head coach Sam Rogers said. “Atlee is a well-coached team and they are way better than their record is. We knew it was going to be a tough game.

I’m proud of our guys for finding a way to win.”

Elrod had a hand in two other Hanover touchdowns on the night. Just before halftime, the Hawks (8-2) moved quickly down the field on the arm of Beau Sahnow and culminated in a 55-yard catch-and-run from Sahnow to Elrod for a touchdown. Sahnow converted a 2-point conversion to tie the game at 14.

On Hanover’s first drive of the second half, the Hawks moved methodically down the field and Elrod ran it in from a yard out to put Hanover in the lead 22-14 after he also ran in the 2-point conversion.

“Cole is an awesome

Yellow Jackets sizzle on Senior Day

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Hanover's Beau Sahnow (1) made plays for the Hawks with his arm and legs as he ran and threw for a touchdown during Hanover's 30-22 win over Atlee on Nov. 4. guy,” Rogers said. “So tough.

He’s special…you can literally play him anywhere on the field. You can play him at tight end, receiver, quarterback, linebacker, you can play him wherever. He’s a special player.” It truly was a back-and-forth affair throughout the night. The Raiders (2-8) offense struck first with a 10-yard touchdown run from JJ Lewis on its second drive of the night after a blocked field goal ended a promising first drive.

Hanover needed just five plays to answer as Sahnow ran it in from 6 yards out.

Elrod had a key 34-yard run on the drive. The extra point was blocked, however, so the Raiders led 7-6.

While the Raiders’ aerial attack was effective throughout the game, especially early on, Atlee’s second score drive was led by nine straight rushing attempts, including a 4-yard run to convert on fourth down.

The drive ended in the end zone with Tae Gilpin running it in from 5 yards out on a jet sweep from his wide receiver position.

After back-to-back scores from the Hawks that bridged the end of the first and start of the second half, Atlee put together a drive that was kept alive on a fake punt.

On fourth-and-2, Atlee’s Scott Holmes took the direct snap and converted to give the Raiders new life

on the drive.

Holmes made his presence known again to cap off the drive as he caught a 30-yard pass from Brooks Hollins for a score. The pair connected again on the 2-point conversion to tie the game at 22.

Atlee looked to have captured an important momentum swing on the next Hanover drive. While the Hawks drove inside the Atlee 10-yard-line, the Raiders defense stood tall, including a touchdownsaving pass breakup by Jay Oxford.

Hanover turned the ball over on downs, but the Atlee offense was unable to take advantage and were forced to punt. Hanover scored on

the ensuing drive and Atlee was unable to move the ball thereafter.

“It’s always a good win when you beat Atlee,” Elrod said. “It wasn’t the cleanest, but we found a way. That’s all you can do.”

Hanover advances to the Region 4B playoffs and are projected to host Eastern View as of time of print.

Atlee’s season is over.

The Hawks focus now turns to the postseason and Rogers said he’s confident his team can continue to find ways to win.

“I’m excited we have a home playoff game,” he said.

“I’m glad these seniors get one more chance to play at home…that’s really exciting.”

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On a sunny, unseasonably warm day at RandolphMacon College, 33 seniors walked the field with their families, hoping it would not be the final time they battled on Day Field.

When the Yellow Jackets walked off the field with a 52-10 trouncing of Ferrum Saturday, they had captured their 13th Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship, were owners of more impressive statistics and a 9-0 record, a feat only achieved by the 1968 edition of Randolph-Macon football.

Senior Andrew Ihle ran for four touchdowns, giving him 12 on the season, tying him with Thaddeus Scruggs for sixth on the all-time single season list of rushing scores in Yellow Jacket history.

Junior quarterback Drew Campanale found his favorite target, senior David Wallis, on touchdown strikes of 64 and 45 yards, completing all 10 of his pass attempts.

Campanale is 27-for-27 in his last two Day Field appearances.

But in the midst of all the history being made on Senior Day, it was a junior, Silas James, who made the play that seized control of the contest.

After each team scored a touchdown on their opening drive, Ferrum began the second period with possession. On second down, quarterback Josh Luckett’s pass see YELLOW, pg. 22

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Atlee makes history at cross country regionals

By Robby Fletcher Richmond Suburban News On a beautiful afternoon at Pole Green Park for the Region 4B cross country Championships, the Atlee Raiders left the park with a historical performance.

For the first time in school history, the Raiders saw both their boys and girls cross country teams leave as winners, booking the team’s ticket to the upcoming Class 4 state championships on Nov. 12.

The girls team had a team score of 39 to win it, with Hanover close behind at 49 points. Despite Hanover’s Alli Cryster and Ellie Agustin finishing in first and second in the final run with times of 18:26.90 and

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The Atlee Raiders cross country team made history with the boys and girls teams both winning their region crowns and advancing to the state championships. The girls finished with a team score of 39 while the boys finished with 32.

18:38.00, respectively, Atlee had four runners in the top-10, led by freshman Amelia Waggoner in third at 19:25.40, sophomore Addison Crow in sixth, senior Courtney Mudd finishing in seventh and freshman Teagan Gilhooly taking ninth.

The boys, meanwhile, won by a landslide, getting 32 points to take first place, while

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downfield sailed over the head of his intended receiver, and into James’ arms as he made an over-the-shoulder catch before going out of bounds for the interception.

On the very next play, Campanale played deep ball with Wallis, who grabbed the pass and easily raced to the end zone. Thus began a 28-point explosion by Randolph-Macon in the second quarter for a 35-7 halftime lead.

“That was a big play for sure,” Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza said of the James pick. “I think that gave us a huge shift in momentum.

I told the guys all week that these guys are going to pose a challenge.”

But after looking sharp on their 74-yard touchdown drive to open the game, Ferrum (1-5 ODAC, 1-8) began to break apart, especially on defense, where Randolph-Macon (6-0 ODAC, 9-0) registered a season high of 563 yards of total offense.

After a Jacob Hutchinson sack on fourth down ended a Panther drive in the second, Campanale connected with Wallis for the 45-yard score. Ihle did the rest with touchdown runs of 7 and 13 yards to complete the first half

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Mechanicsville was second closest at 112 points, followed

by Courtland with 118.

In a final race that was decided by just a tenth of a second, Atlee senior Travis Albon won by a hair over his teammate Patrick Allen with times of 16:08.40 and 16:08.50 separating the two.

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scoring.

Ihle’s fourth and final touchdown run, from 12 yards, capped the opening drive of the third quarter. Brother Kyle Ihle connected on his first field goal attempt of the season from 33 yards early in the fourth. To cap the scoring, freshman Dominique Staples intercepted a Brayden Hawkins pass and raced 15 yards for a pick-six with 5:24 remaining.

“I was pretty disappointed that we didn’t come out and play a little bit better,” Arruza said of the game’s opening sequence. “I think once we got into a rhythm, we were okay.”

The positive result for RandolphMacon, coupled with Shenandoah’s 23-7 win over Hampden-Sydney on Saturday, gave the Yellow Jackets the ODAC title, extending their mark of the most all-time conference championships. While the Yellow Jackets and Bridgewater could finish with 6-1 conference marks, Randolph-Macon holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.

There’s never been a week, perhaps, that has more to be motivated about, than this coming one.

What’s at stake Saturday when the Yellow Jackets go to Farmville for the 127th edition of “The Game” against Hampden-Sydney?

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Chavez then added to the thrilling finish by placing fourth with a time of 16:37.50. Just outside the top-10 was an 11th place result from freshman James Mulcahy at 17:27.40 to add to a historic day for Atlee.

The Mechanicsville boys earned a stellar second place result led by a great performance from senior Carter

Smith in third place with a time of 16:29.80. Fellow soon-to-be graduate Josh Gray was second best for the Mustangs with a time of 17:05.80, good for seventh place. In 12th was Jack Standridge at 17:28.80 to help the team round out a productive day at Pole Green.

It was also a good day for Patrick Henry’s runners, with

the boys and girls both placing in fifth as a team. The top runner on the girls side was senior Olivia Joyce, who placed 12th with a time of 20:31.10. Her teammate Natalie Cooley, also a senior, finished close behind in 14th at 20:37.80.

On the boys side, their best result was a fifth place finish from Andrew Senfield, who crossed the finish line at 16:49.50. His teammate Jameson Tobin, a senior, cemented himself within the top-10 with a 9th place result of 17:21.60.

With regionals all finished up, multiple runners in the area now look ahead to the state championships held at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia.

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Behind the block of twin brother Matt (77), Randolph-Macon senior running back Nick Hale (35) eyes the end zone in the Yellow Jackets’ 52-10 Senior Day victory over Ferrum.

Well, how about your ninth straight win over your bitter rival?

Then, add in the chance to win 10 games in a season for the first time in school history, and the fact that a victory, for an undefeated regular season,

would improve Randolph-Macon’s hopes of hosting an NCAA Division III Championship First Round game on November 19.

Is that too much motivation?

Arruza says no.

“Nobody is celebrating right now,” Arruza said when asked. “We’ve got a tall task ahead of us. We’re moving forward.”

Forward, Randolph-Macon fans hope, into history!

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Glenn Youngkin for their many years of inspiring volunteerism in the community.

Youngkin officially announced the nine recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards in an Oct. 26 press release “honoring the outstanding efforts of individual volunteers and organizations contributed on behalf of citizens throughout the Commonwealth,” the release stated.

The governor’s awards have been awarded to Virginians across the state since 1984, with this year recognizing volunteer efforts such as increasing access to STEM programming, improving public parks and recreation resources, supporting youth and families affected by the foster care system, and more.

“It is my pleasure to recog-

nize these honorees for the positive impact they have had on our Commonwealth and in the lives of their fellow Virginians. Each honoree has demonstrated resilience, generosity and commitment, exemplifying the remarkable spirit of Virginia,” Youngkin stated in the release.

The Fullers received this year’s Outstanding Family Volunteers award for their enduring commitment to serving virtually every corner of Hanover County. The distinction came after the couple was awarded the “Spirit of Family” award in Hanover County’s Spirit of Volunteerism ceremony held in May. The Fullers’ commitment to volunteerism has been unwavering since their arrival to Hanover County 50 years ago. Upon starting a family shortly after their arrival, Judy and Dave swiftly focused their efforts on public education within Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS).

Dave said they saw an opportunity to bring a different perspective

to the school system and to support their children’s education as parents of three HCPS students.

“Parents have to give in all measures to support their schools, support the teachers within those schools, and the education system,” Dave said. “…Parents always want to do what is best for their children, and being a partner in education was one way that we found would satisfy that.”

The Fullers helped found the HCPS Equipment and Technology Foundation, which was formed as a nonprofit to accept donations and gifts from local businesses to provide computers and other equipment in schools. The foundation progressed into what is now known as the Hanover Education Foundation, which develops and sustains community and business partnerships by providing resources to HCPS schools.

The Fullers’ passion for volunteering increased over the years as

they found numerous new ways to lend a helping hand.

“Part of that passion is digging in to do the things that are neither too big nor too small,” Dave said.

“Find a way to make a contribution, to enlist others to avail themselves of those opportunities… So it’s not everybody doing the same thing. It’s utilizing different skills of different people to achieve a bigger objective.”

Dave and Judy’s leadership in the county’s Motorist Assistance Program and Project Lifesaver Program, which the couple has been involved with since the beginning, was particularly highlighted in Youngkin’s awards program.

“The Motorist Assist program is an opportunity for volunteers like me and Judy to supplement skill sets within law enforcement to do the things that a sworn officer does not have to do,” Dave said.

Hanover County was among the first counties nationwide to develop a motor assist program. Volunteers

are put in trained positions to assist the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) with roadside duties such as directing traffic around an accident site in order for sworn officers to focus on other duties.

Dave said he and Judy always have a good time on the road. They typically ride around the community on Saturdays.

“Every day is a positive day because something good was accomplished,” Fuller said.

In 2003, HCSO became the first agency in Virginia to join Project Lifesaver International, which is a program that offers deputies the ability to locate loved ones and family members who wander due to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism and Down syndrome.

The program is free of charge to citizens. Participants in the program receive a small radio transmitter that clients with a cognitive see FULLERS pg. 24

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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.

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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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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.

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For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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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.

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UNITED METHODIST Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Road, 746-0980 Sarah Sealand, 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.

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disorder wear. If a client wanders away from their caregiver’s proximity, the device emits a non-audible signal to the HCSO to quickly locate the device.

Hanover County Sheriff Col. David Hines, who has known the pair for 30 years, said the Fullers have been “very gracious” to his department for many years. They have assisted with the department’s academy training, the assessment process for new sergeants and much more.

“I think Dave and Judy pretty much epitomize the volunteerism of what I see in the citizens of Hanover,” Hines said. “We’re fortunate enough to live where we live; we have a lot of people that care about their community and want to give back to it.”

Among the Fullers’ long list of community

involvement, Dave has found enjoyment in focusing volunteer efforts on historic preservation and interpretation over the years, such as serving as president of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation and vice president of the Hanover Tavern Foundation.

“Those are important factors in our community that we recognize historic value, we recognize the message of the people that preceded us, and we’re able to interpret that in today’s language,” Dave said.

For around five years, Dave has visited Bell Creek Middle School annually to offer sixth graders an enriching history lesson on the Polegreen Church and what life was like when it was first built in the early 1700s.

“For a moment, capturing those young minds becomes hugely important because the kids remember,” he said.

An aspect of volunteering that is most enjoyable for the Fullers is meeting neighbors with different interests and talents who are

willing to uplift their community in any way they can.

“It is all about the people, and it is all about the resources and the goodness that people can provide to others and for others… One mind can’t do it all, but put two or three together and great things happen,” Dave said.

He and Judy were “overwhelmed” when they discovered that they were among the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards, as it was not a distinction they aspired to acheive. The duo simply loves helping their community in as many ways as possible.

“We are both very humbled by this award… and, for a moment, to put our little neighborhood on the map,” Dave said.

Hines said he and his department are “extremely proud” of the Fullers for their award.

“We certainly think it’s extremely warranted,” Hines said. “They’ve done an outstanding

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Judy and David Fuller were awarded the Governor’s 2022 Outstanding Family Volunteers Award on Oct. 25.

job for the entire community.”

“When they do something, they’re very enthusiastic about it… They’re not ones to just be members, they’re going to be active members,” Hines added.

To view the full list of this year’s recipients, visit the website: https://tinyurl.com/3h3se752.

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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) 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.

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CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover. vawg.cap.gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or james.wright@ vawg.cap.gov.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2022-00024, JUDSON T. VAUGHAN, III AND GREGORY W. VAUGHAN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7789-73-4998, consisting of approximately 25.4 acres, and located on the east line of Cheroy Road (State Route 659) approximately 250 feet north of its intersection with Cheroy Woods Lane (State Route 270). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of four (4) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.35 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam

Case No.: CL22002790-00 NOTICE Please take notice that on September 8th, 2022, Stephanie Ballard, by Counsel, pursuant to Section 64.2-2304 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, filed a Petition with the Hanover County Circuit Court seeking a Determination of Death for her husband, Michael Henley Ballard.

A Hearing will be held on this matter on January 3rd, 2023 @ 9:00 am in the Hanover County Circuit Court.

Stephanie Ballard By: Counsel Jason L. Shaber, Esquire VSB #96186 Dankos, Gordon & Tucker, P.C. 1360 E. Parham Road, Suite 200 Richmond, Virginia 23228 Telephone: (804) 377-7427 Facsimile: (804) 262-8088 Counsel for Petitioner

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while

By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development.

VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator.

The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor of the Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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REZ2022-00029, HELLENIC, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request, C-39-02(c), Frank and Anna Volo, on GPIN 8724-49-0864, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, zoned B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions. The property is located on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) west of its intersection with Brashier Boulevard (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2022-00007, HOPKINS PROPERTIES II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-9-07(c), Am. 1-09, Hopkins Properties, L.C., et al., on GPINs 7787-35-4726, 7787-35-6891, 7787-36-4155, 7787-36-4548, and 7787-36-1918, consisting of approximately 22.6 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions.

The property is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) and Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit two additional entrances and modify the roadway improvements shown on the conceptual plan. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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30. Vehicle 31. Single Lens Reflex 32. It’s becoming more prevalent 33. Political action committee 34. Makes lightbulbs 35. Natural home of an animal 36. In bed 37. Superman villain 38. The Golden State 40. One who leads prayers in a mosque 41. They accompany a leader 42. Atomic #18 44. Electronic countermeasures 45. The appearance of something 46. Connecting line on a map 47. Deep red color 48. Secret affairs 50. Drenches 51. Contains music 52. Expression of surprise 54. Intestinal pouches 55. Where birds are born 57. __ and behold 61. Cools your home 62. The First State

$"/$&3 t +VO +VM Cancer, even if you are in control of a situation, delegate some of your tasks to others and lighten your load. It’s good to build a team of people you can trust and rely upon.

-*#3" t 4FQU 0DU Libra, you’ve already taken an important step, now you just have to fine tune and finesse a situation.

Figure out what works for you and then make your move.

$"13*$03/ t %FD +BO You may need to take a few steps in one direction before you figure out that the other path is the way to go, Capricorn. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

5"6364 t "QS .BZ This week you need to slow down and smell the proverbial roses, Taurus. You’ve likely been moving at breakneck speed and you can’t maintain this momentum. Take a break.

-&0 t +VM "VH Leo, if there is not much excitement happening around you right now, drum up some of your own. Try to schedule a social gathering before people get busy with the holidays.

4$031*0 t 0DU /PW It’s not time to throw in the towel just yet, Scorpio. Keep working every angle and exhaust all avenues.

You may find a way to make things work to your advantage.

"26"3*64 t +BO 'FC Aquarius, just when you’re ready to move out the door, someone is trying to pull you back inside. Be firm with your resolutions. If it’s time to move on, then do so.

7*3(0 t "VH 4FQU Virgo, if you can’t change your current situation, learn to live with things until you can see new horizons. You may need to grin and bear it for a bit.

4"(*55"3*64 t /PW %FD There’s a strong crowd of people rallying around you lately, Sagittarius. Harness their collective energy to pull yourself through a challenging situation.

1*4$&4 t 'FC .BS Pisces, you won’t make any strides if you are not willing to take a few risks. Explore some new possibilities in the days to come.

(&.*/* t .BZ +VO Gemini, when someone presents an idea to you, use your intuition to determine if you should get involved. You can trust your gut on this decision.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Clip a small piece 5. Enter forcibly 11. Southwestern Native American tribe 12. Helps you smell better 16. Sun or solar disk 17. Low frequency 18. Former Houston football player 19. Federal crime 24. Home to Boston (abbr.)

25. Approval 26. Those who fight an establishment (abbr.)

27. __ student, learns healing 28. Indian groomer of horses 29. Line where two pieces meet 30. One might be brief 31. Type of sword 33. Knife for fruits or vegetables 34. Stinkhorns 38. Stroke 39. Industrial process for producing ammonia 40. Sir __ Newton 43. Wild goat 44. Muslim ruler 45. Scottish ancestor 49. Hat

"3*&4 t .BS "QS Try to focus on all of the things that are going right in your life right now, Aries. Avoid focusing on those things that have gone wrong. A new perspective is all you need.

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Almost New -3 bed/ 2 bath rancher w/ open floor plan & a 2 car garage The eat in kitchen is upgraded with granite countertops, shaker cabinets, farmhouse sink & stainless steel appliances. It has luxury planked vinyl flooring throughout the kitchen, living room & baths. The living room brings in lots of natural light & has a ceiling fan. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bath with a walk-in shower. The other 2 bedrooms are on the opposite side of the house with carpet. On the exterior there is a front country porch and a rear deck with a private shower for those beach days. The large rear yard is fenced and is great for kids and pets. As an added bonus there is a pull down attic with ample storage in the garage as well as a nice shed with electricity and a lean to with all the lawn equipment you will need. The beach access is just a quick ride on the golf cart or a nice walk away to enjoy whenever you want. This will make a great Air BNB or second home!

PERFET FOR AN INVESTOR OR FIRST TIME BUYER WHITWORTH RD

WEATHERFORD RD

Cute Ranch Style Home w/ Tons of Potential!

Featuring 3 bedrooms & large living room w/ wood floors, Florida room w/ casement windows, eat-in kitchen & hall bath. Other amenities include BRAND NEW ROOF, pull down attic, detached shed, fenced back yard sitting on a .74 ACRE LOT. Great schools & minutes to Jahnke/Chippenham Access.

All Brick Rancher Sitting on a Corner Lot! The interior features almost 1,200 sq ft, 3 bedrooms w/ wood floors, full bath, formal dining room & living room (wood floors under carpet), brick FP kitchen.

Vinyl windows, detached two car garage, pull down attic & front porch.

Easy Access to all Major Roads via Hull Street Rd & 15 Minutes to Downtown RVA.

$200,000

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$299,950 Call/Text or Email Bryan Boykin with any questions 804-467-8637

Kristin Donaldson Tyler-Donaldson Real Estate Group 804-641-2630

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Private country living on 9.5 acres in King William. This unique property of 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths is beautifully updated from inside/out and completely move in ready. Entering from your quaint front porch, your downstairs living area has a spacious combined living and dining space with brand new flooring & paint throughout. Tons of natural light coming in from the sliding glass doors that lead to your amazing back deck. Updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. And best of all; FIRST FLOOR primary bedroom with updated primary bath, new carpet and more natural light. Head upstairs where you will find a great loft/bonus space that is plumbed for a sink/wet bar.

Separate balcony from the bonus space, accessed by sliding glass doors and picturesque views of the property. Perfect for a future man-cave or kid hang out space. 2 more bedrooms & an office, brand new carpet and large full bath.

As if that weren’t enough, this property is perfect for entertaining with a large deck and an above ground pool; also with separate decking. Private driveway, detached shed with attached carport and stables/barn; perfect for horses. New roof, new dual zone HVAC, new well pump.

$415,000 Call Kris Boykin w/Woody Hogg Team 804-986-7891

Welcome to this Well Maintained One Owner Move-In Ready Transitional Sitting on a Quiet Cul-De Sac Lot Featuring Almost 3,000 Sq Ft, 4 Brs & 2.5 Baths. The 1st floor offers wood floors throughout, dining room, Kitchen w/ Granite counters, tile backsplash & island opening to the family room w/ gas FP. The 2nd floor gives you the primary bedroom w/ a sitting area, walk-in closet plus the deluxe bath w/ tile floors, garden soaking tub & separate shower, 3 addt’l bedrooms & hall bath. The finished 3rd floor would make a great rec room or media room. Other great amenities include newer roof (2018), gutter guards, interior recently painted, renovated kitchen & half bath, vinyl siding & windows, front porch, rear deck, 2 zone heating/cooling, newer Rinnai hot water heater, 2 car attached garage & full irrigation system.

$465,000

LAND FOR SALE Over 25 acres of beautiful mature hardwoods in the heart of eastern Hanover County! This amazing piece of property has already been subdivided into 4 lots! Bring your builder or use ours to build your dream home, or keep the full 25 acres for some prime hunting property with great oppotunites for any kind of outdoor recreation you can imagine!!

Call us for more info!!

Robbie Tyler Tyler-Donaldson Real Estate Group 804.641.6650