Mechanicsville-Ashland Local – 03/29/2023

SERVING ALL HANOVER COUNTY COMMUNITIES

Siblings achieve rank of Eagle Scout

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Yellow Jackets sweep Hornets in softball doubleheader

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Supervisors to consider property tax abatement

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the County Administrator’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget on April 5. Among the items being considered is a proposal to declare a $4 million surplus in real property tax revenue, which would enable the board to provide an equivalent tax abatement to real property owners.

If approved by the board, this abatement would be applied to the June 5 bill of all real property owners who owe taxes. The billing statement will show the amount due based on the property assessment then show the abatement as a credit, lowering the property owner’s total tax liability up front.

Arc ready for bright future

LAURA MCFARLAND

Managing Editor

ASHLAND – A long-lasting Hanover nonprofit that aims to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is embracing a new lease on life.

Having served its members and their families since it was started in 1974, The Arc of Hanover is not a newcomer in the county by any means. But with a new executive director settling in at the helm, the Arc Thrift Store providing a steady stream of income and a plan for growing programming and advocacy opportunities, supporters are thrilled

about the local nonprofit’s future potential.

After more than a year and a half without an executive director, Diane Gallegos took on the position on Feb. 15 and said she couldn’t be happier with her new role at The Arc and the freedom it brings. With much of her professional career spent working for Community Services Boards in Henrico and Hanover counties, she said she is looking forward to helping families meet their needs without some of the barriers often erected by government systems.

“One of the biggest things that The Arc does – nationwide, statewide and

our local chapters – is advocacy for people with disabilities to ‘live a life like yours.’ And that is something I am really passionate about – that people understand that just because someone has a disability doesn’t mean they aren’t as important and as vital a member of the community as everyone else,” she said.

Six weeks into the job, one of her first goals as executive director has been to remind people that The Arc of Hanover is still here and active providing programming, advocacy and opportunities for full participation for Hanover

A notice will be mailed to residents with mortgages on their properties that will contain the bill information sent to their mortgage company, with a line item showing the value of the tax abatement.

The value of the abatement equals $4 million, or two cents on the county’s real estate tax rate of 81 cents per $100 valuation.

Hanover County Administration, the County Attorney’s Office, the Commissioner of the Revenue, the Treasurer and the Department of Finance and Management Services have developed this proposal at the board’s direction.

The board’s April 5 public hearing on the county administrator’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at Hanover Courthouse.

The board is expected to adopt the budget on April 12.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On March 16, The Arc of Hanover partnered with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, which paid their admission, to take about 20 members to the Special Olympics Virginia’s Track Laps for Charity event.

Dogs must be leashed to leave property

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Every year, from April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed.

The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it extends to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1 — June 30 period.

Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and

an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued.

Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation. An additional penalty will apply whether or not the same dog is involved.

If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140. Dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7, can report any dangerous animal.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County PIO.

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HCPS FlexibleLearningDay

March31 at 10am & 1pm (FreeEvent)

UpcomingEvents:

AfreeshowingofWillyWonka andthe ChocolateFactoryforHanover County Public Schoolstudents and families.

HOP withthe Easter Bunny

March31 starting at 5:30pm

KickoffEaster weekwith HOP movie showing andaveryspecial guest. Easter Bunnyphotos at 5:30pm, movie beginsat 6:30pm.

Secretariat

April1 at 11am (FreeEvent)

FreeshowingofDisney’sfilm Secretariat with behind-the-scenes presentationbyKateTweedy.

The LittleMermen

April7 at 7pm

TheLittle Mermen play Disney hits, from The JungleBook to TheLionKing,andeven Frozen

Purchasetickets&seeupcomingeventsat: ashlandtheatre.org

INVESTIGATOR RETIRES AFTER 23 YEARS OF SERVICE

Last week, investigator Karl smith retired after more than 23 years of service to the citizens of hanover county. smith was hired by hanover county sheriff’s Office in 1999. after the academy he was assigned to the uniform patrol division, where he served until 2005. he was also a certified general instructor and firearms instructor. In 2005, he was transferred to the hcsO street crimes Unit, where he conducted surveillance and located numerous fugitives throughout his career. he was also a long-time member of the hcsO search and rescue Team. The sheriff’s office is incredibly grateful for his service to our community and happy for him and his family on his next chapter.

MECHANICSVILLE — ASHLAND LOCAL PICK UP LOCATIONS

Mechanicsville — 23111

360 coin Laundry & cleaners , 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Truist — Lee davis, 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Books Beads & More, 8106 Mechanicsville Tpke. colonial Pharmacy, 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke. dorns Body & Paint, 8190 Mechanicsville Tpke. essex Bank, 6316 Mechanicsville Tpke.

FcL Favor christian Life, 6501 Mech Tpke, ste 101

Gus’ Italian café, 7358 Bell creek road hanover cleaners, 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

healthLink chiropractic center, 7347 Bell creek road hometown realty, 7240 Lee davis rd, suite 200 Kroger, 6335 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee davis B & P, 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee davis Pharmacy, 7016 Lee Park road

Little Bean coffee co., 7032 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville drug store, 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville Library, 7461 sherwood crossing Place

Primis Bank (Mechanicsville), 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

TGI Friday’s, 8100 creighton Parkway

The Ville, 7526 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Treats and Treasures, 5912 cold harbor road

Village Bank (Old Mech), 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke. West store, 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville — 23116

atlee Branch Library, 9212 rutlandshire drive

Balducci realty & Builders, 10173 chamberlayne road

Bell creek Vet., 8310 Bell creek road

dominion Women’s health, 8239 Meadowbridge road hogg Professional Building, 9137 chamberlayne road

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Owens and Minor, 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Progressive dental, 8417 n run Medical drive

Pulmonar y assoc. richmond, 7497 right Flank road

Primis Bank (Kings char ter), 9495 char ter Gate drive

Valero (atlee & sliding hill rds.), 10030 sliding hill road

Ashland- 23005

ashland Library, 201 s railroad ave.

ashland Police dept., 601 england street

ashland Town hall, 101 Thompson street

ashland Visitor center,112 n railroad ave.

cross Brothers Grocery, 107 south center street

hanover community service, 12300 Washington hwy.

hanover Parks and rec, 13015 Taylor complex Lane

henry clay shopping center, rt. 54

rise n shine diner, 10372 Leadbetter road

sheetz/ashland, 12341 n. Washington hwy.

sheetz/Leadbetter dr, 10037 sliding hill road

skateland, 516 n. Washington hwy.

Village Bank, 10035 sliding hill road, #101

Ashland — 23059

aw shucks country store, 6100 Pouncey Tract road

Montpelier — 23192

Fas Mart, 16575 Mountain road

Food Lion, 16615 Mountain road

Montpelier Library, 17205 sycamore Tavern Lane

Montpelier Pharmacy, 17128 Mountain road

Virginia Family Practice, 15028 Brown Pleasants road

Glen Allen — 23059

aw shucks country store, 6100 Pouncey Tract road

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Aylett — 23009

Primis Bank- central Garage, 20 commerce Lane

Hanover — 23069

hanover county admin Bldg, 7516 county complex road

hanover co sheriff’s Office, 7522 county complex road

hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library drive

hanover Post Office, 13228 hanover cour thouse rd

Pamunkey regional Jail, 7240 cour tland Farm road

Wickham Bldg., 7515 county complex road

King William — 23086

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Valero (King William), 12132 King William road

One stop Market, 2185 richmond-Tappahannock hwy.

Manquin — 23106

Manquin Post Office, 2171 richmond Tappahannock

M & M Pizza — B&P station, 1418 richmond-Tappahannock hwy.

Studley — 23162

studley store, 5407 studley road

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2-car crash kills Montpelier woman

CONTRIBUTED REPORTED

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 47-yearold Montpelier woman in a two-car crash.

On Monday, March 20, at approximately 11:27 a.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Ashland and Cauthorne roads for a twovehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford Escape was traveling

north on Cauthorne Road when it approached the intersection with Ashland Road. The driver of the Ford Escape then turned left onto Ashland Road when the vehicle was struck on its driver’s side by a 1998 Freightliner dump truck.

The driver and sole occupant of the 2009 Ford Escape, Tiffany Harris Wyatt, 47, of Montpelier, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Hanover Fire-EMS.

The driver of the Freightliner received minor injuries.

Investigators are still collecting information to determine the circumstances that led to this crash.

The sheriff’s office extended its deepest condolences to the family of Tiffany Harris Wyatt during this difficult time.

Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer.

Mechanicsville man dies in crash

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash in which a 30-year-old Mechanicsville man died.

On Sunday, March 19, at approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies responded to the 5200 block of Studley Road for a single-vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004

SHERIFF’S REPORTS

FEB. 22

Possession of a fictitious Id or license was reported on the 100 block of n Washington highway.

Identity theft, obtain Id to avoid arrest was reported on the 10300 block of Washington highway/cedar Lane.

Possession of schedule VI controlled substance was reported on the 7200 block of cour tland Farm road.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported on the was reported on the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Brandishing a firearm was reported on the block of 15500 block of dunn road.

FEB. 23

hit and run: attended property damage more than $1000 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike./ Bell creek rd

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Acura four-door sedan was traveling westbound on Studley Road when it left the right shoulder of the roadway, overcorrected and collided with a tree.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Joshua Lee McMillian, 30, of Mechanicsville, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Hanover FireEMS.

Investigators are still collecting information to determine the circumstances that led to this crash.

The sheriff’s office extended its deepest condolences to the family of Joshua Lee McMillian during this difficult time.

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Violation of a protective order was reported on the 7500 block of county complex road.

a simple assault was reported on the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Grand larceny in a building was reported on the 8000 block of atlee road.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 16100 Tyler station rd

a simple assault was reported on the 7000 block of autumn Park Way.

Possession of schedule I,II controlled substance was reported on the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/cold harbor road to Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Perjury was reported on the 7500 block of county complex road.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 6700 block of cold harbor road.

damage, etc to catalytic converter was reported on the 12000 block of harley club drive.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 9400 block of charter creek drive.

Marijuana on school grounds was reported on the 10300 block of chamberlayne road.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported on the 7200 block of Bell creek road.

Grand Larceny shoplifting was reported on the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Petit larceny less than $500 not from person was reported on the 10000 block of Old ridge road.

FEB. 24

dWI: 1st offense, Bac .15-.20 was reported on the 10200 block of Lakeridge Park/Lakeridge Green drive

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1

The Mechanicsville United Methodist c hurch easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. at 7356 atlee road in Mechanicsville. There will be candy-filled eggs for the children to hunt and prizes for all! children up through fifth grade are welcome. This is a free event. If it rains, this event will be canceled.

come celebrate Big red’s birthday and the 50th anniversary of his Triple crown! an all-day event called “secretariat: racing

into ashland” will be held in ashland.From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a free showing of the disney film “secretariat” will be held at ashland Theatre. Kate Tweedy, who was in the film with her mother, will share her behind-the-scenes experience on the movie set. at 2 p.m. at ashland Town hall Pavilion, the official unveiling of “secretariat racing Into history” monument will be held with local officials, special guests, live music and birthday cake. From 2:30 to 5 p.m., come to the Town hall and Lawn areas for

Suspect wanted for failure to appear

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Brandon Clabe Mosley, 30, of Mechanicsville. Mosley is currently wanted by the sheriff’s office for probation violation for failure to appear – felony offense.

Mosley is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’10” tall and weighs 170 pounds.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brandon Clabe Mosley is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s

Office at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer.

a meet and greet with a secretariat lookalike horse who is a descendant of “Big red;” display of the first saddle secretariat wore at Meadow stable; kids’ activities and crafts; presentation on sculpting the monument by Jocelyn russell; videos of secretariat’s Triple crown races; tours of the ashland Museum featuring its Meadow stable display; sale of secretariat merchandise; and more. all festivities are family-friendly and free. “secretariat racing Into history” will stay in ashland

until late april. Then artist Jocelyn russell and the monument will continue the anniversary tour through the summer. Further details of the tour will be announced by secretariat.com.

The auld country at the shady Grove coffeehouse performance will begin at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. at The Unitarian Universalist communit y c hurch, 11105 cauthorne road in Glen allen. admission is $15 advance; $20 door; children 12 and under admitted free of charge; teens 13-18

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT MECHANICSVILLE LIBRARIES

ATLEE BRANCH LIBRARY

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mother Goose storytime at the atlee Branch Library. Tuesday, april 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 — 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a stor ytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Preschool storytime at the atlee Branch Library, Mondays, april 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music, and fun for preschoolers 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Toddler stor ytime at the atlee Branch Library. Wednesdays, april 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11 to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

atlee Bridge Group at the atlee Branch Library. Tuesday, april 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ages 18 and up. every Tuesday the atlee Bridge Group meets to play social rubber Bridge. all levels welcome, from beginner to expert.

Maker’s Monday: Poetry stones at the atlee Branch Library, Monday, april 3, 1 — 2 p.m. ages 18 and up. choose words of your own and set them in stone for national Poetry Month. display them in your garden or use as decor in your home!

Fun and Games at the a tlee Branch Library, Wednesdays, april 5 and 19, 1 – 4 p.m. ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games.

a special reading of “charlotte’s Web” at the atlee Branch Library, Thursday, april 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. all ages. enjoy a special reading of the children’s classic, “charlotte’s Web,” by e.B. White retired Professor emeritus of Theater from

randolph-Macon college, Joe Mattys, will read aloud a shortened version of this charming and ageless story.

saturday Family stor ytime at the atlee Branch Library, saturday, april 8, 11- 11:30 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

atlee Lego c lub at the atlee Branch Library, saturday, april 8, 3- 4 p.m. For grades K-5. Join us at our Lego club to meet and talk with other kids and builds some fantastic Lego creations! Located in the children’s Programing room upstairs.

atlee Book Group at the atlee Branch Library, Wednesday, april 12, 11 a.m. – noon. Join us in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. We will be reading “The devil in the White city” by erik Larson. you can pick up a copy of the book at the atlee Branch Library c irculation d esk while supplies last. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9742335. This program is presented in-person and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs.

If you don’t receive your reminder email, please contact the library.

support nesting Birds in your Backyard at the atlee Branch Library, Wednesday, a pril 12, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Learn the dos and don’ts to support nesting birds in your yard, including what native plants to grow to make an oasis for avians.

PJ stor ytime (virtual program), Thursday, april 13, 7 — 7:30 p.m. ages: 0-7. Get ready for bedtime with PJ stor ytime. songs, rhymes and bedtime stories. registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9743459. This program is hosted virtually

admitted at half price. For more information call (804) 323-4288, visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com, or email info@ shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.

SUNDAY,

APRIL 2

Mechanicsville Baptist church is hosting an easter Trunk hunt from 3 to 5 p.m. at 8016 atlee road in Mechanicsville. There will be food, games, and of course candyfilled eggs. Join them with your basket.

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through Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered before the event occurs. c on tact the atlee Br anch if you do not receive this email.

c hickahominy colored Pencil artists at the atlee Branch Library , Friday, april 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the c hickahominy colored Pencil artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class.

hula dancing class at the atlee Branch Library, Wednesday, april 19, 10:30 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. Join us to exercise your brain and body as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the atlee Branch Library.

Page Turners Book c lub at the atlee Branch Library, Thursday, april 20, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join us for an in-person, lively book discussion! contact the library for title and author information. you can place the book on hold and pick it up at the atlee Branch Library. new members always welcome!

atlee anime c lub at the atlee Branch Library, Thursday, a pril 20, 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. ages 12-18. Join the atlee Library anime club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows.

Book c lub for Kids at the atlee Branch Library, Friday, april 21, 4 — 5 p.m. For ages 8-12. Join the atlee Kids’ Book club! registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9743500.

Poetry on the Patio at the atlee Branch Library, Friday, april 28, 4 — 5 p.m. celebrate national Poetry Month with an open mic Poetry slam on the atlee Library patio.

Bring a poem of your own choosing or select one from a group provided by library staff and prepare to captivate the crowd with your prose. no experience necessary. Poetry lovers and listeners of all ages are welcome.

stress Management seminar at the atlee Branch Library, saturday, april 29, 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. a ges 13 – a dults. e ngage in a workshop to help alleviate stress. c a tegorize your stressors into groups to understand the “why” behind your anxieties. d iscover different ways to increase your well-being. and find meaningful strategies to live your life better! Presented by afreen Gootee of Thoughtful Minds consulting. at the atlee Branch for ages as young as 13 years old up through adults! registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10500787.

MECHANICSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY

Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Preschool stor ytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Thursday, april 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy books, music, fingerplays, and much more at preschool s tor ytime! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Mother Goose stor ytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library.

Tuesday, a pril 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a stor ytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. h ave fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler stor ytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Tuesday, april 4, 11, 18 and 25, 11 to

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THE EDITOR

Find the time for the simple moments FROM

LAURA MCFARLAND Managing Editor

It’s a good thing I like wind chimes.

As this column is being written, I am sitting on my deck on a gorgeous sunny day enjoying the first real outside workday of 2023, meaning the time spent writing and returning emails but not tied to my desk.

The only potential negative to the beautiful 74-degree day is

the strong wind, but other than the constant but harmonious wind chime concert emanating from behind me, I avoided any actual downsides by not bringing paperwork outside and tightening the screw on the stand holding the umbrella shading me from the sun.

It is a peaceful day, if not necessarily a quiet one. The frogs croaking in the nearby woods, the neighbor’s laying hens

clucking in their pen, the cawing birds circling something in a nearby field, and the bugs occasionally buzzing my head in apparent dive bomb patterns all provide their own symphony of sound. The barking of dogs in the distance and low hum of the particularly loud traffic on the nearby major road aren’t too distracting. All that is missing is a neighbor partaking of some firearm target practice to make the

Name controversy: promise broken or policy change?

JIM RIDOLPHI

Contributing Columnist

Since it’s been some time since I covered and reported on schools in Hanover County, I thought I had misheard a recent report regarding the naming of the new John Gandy Elementary School in Ashland slated to open next year.

The report revealed that

Hanover County school officials approved a measure at a recent meeting creating a committee to consider names for the new school that replaces the current John Gandy Elementary located near Berkley Town.

I asked myself why a committee would be needed when I was relatively confident that the name of the new school

was decided years ago. At the time, that action seemed ironclad and I heard no dissenting voices, at least publicly, regarding the decision to keep the name that honors a valued black educator who for many years served as the president of Virginia State University.

day’s composition complete. A minute ago my neighbor, who is a talented and avid gardener, shooed one of her inquisitive dogs out of her compost heap, not wanting him to eat something he shouldn’t be consuming. His tail was between his legs for all of five seconds before he found a beloved dog toy to enjoy and was off somewhere to chew on it instead.

Days like these are a great way

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Libraries should be responsive to citizens

Dear Editor, It is becoming a common theme in our American society – institutions are not listening to and are unaccountable to those who fund them or those to whom they serve. Unfortunately, I witnessed this repeating narrative in the local Pamunkey Regional Library (PRL) board meeting on Wednesday, March 8. After becoming aware

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to relax while working on more serious stories such as writing about board meetings held earlier in the week. Traversing the intricacies of the county’s budget aren’t nearly as onerous when the view and atmosphere are this pleasant. A beach setting with the crashing of the waves as a backdrop would be even better, but I will take what I can get.

of sexually graphic materials for children (unfit to mention in this family newspaper) at our local libraries, I decided to join others in advocating for a policy change during the public comment section at this meeting.

After listening to a majority of concerned citizens (7 out of 9) who spoke at this meeting, it is my observation that our library system is not responsive to the community and unwilling to implement change. Instead of addressing the

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children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Gallegos said.

“My hope is that everyone with a disability in the county is aware we are here and feels free to participate in any of our events,” she said. Pam Bishop, president of the board of directors, said the board initially interviewed Gallegos to run the thrift store, which will celebrate its first anniversary in April 2023, because

they needed someone who could focus on maximizing its potential. That role eventually went to Nina Wharton, who started work in early February.

The more the board talked with Gallegos, the more they realized she would be better suited to the role of executive director, Bishop said. She is well versed in the systems families often have to navigate and she demonstrated a passion for helping them stay the course.

Recent weeks have proved the board correct as Gallegos has been working on reaching out to people to renew old partnerships and forge new relationships. The “sheer visibility” Gallegos has brought in her short time with The Arc has been phenomenal, Bishop

added.

“We have a new executive director, a thrift store and the most energized members on the board we have had in recent history. I am really, really excited about the future for The Arc of Hanover. I think we can take the organization to a whole new level that we never have before,” Bishop said.

For the better part of two years, the board was intensely focused on getting the Arc Thrift Store up and running so it could provide a steady stream of income to support programming, Bishop said. In the meantime, programming suffered, so Bishop is happy to see it bouncing back.

On March 16, The Arc of Hanover partnered with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, which paid their admission, to take about 20 members to the Special Olympics Virginia’s Track Laps for Charity event. Deputies volunteered to drive the Hanover group

around the track at the Richmond Raceway, and an exhilarating time was had by all, Gallegos said.

A few days before that, a group of about 50 people attended a special afternoon showing of “Champions” at Ashland Theatre. The Arc paid for their admission and a small popcorn and drink to give them all the full movie experience.

Looking forward, the nonprofit will hold its annual golf tournament on May 22 at the Federal Club in Glen Allen. On May 21, The Arc will partner with the Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club in Montpelier to offer a fishing day for members.

“I am so hopeful for the future of The Arc and the growth potential that we have. The volunteers, the dynamic board we have, the members we support, everybody is so fantastic,” Gallegos said.

Looking even further down the road, Bishop talked about future plans for The Arc. The nonprofit is looking for a permanent home

for the Arc Thrift Store, which has about 18 months left on its lease, as well as a chance to expand its hours. The store is currently open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 10193 Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

The goal is to have a larger space that can accommodate the store and growth into the Arc University program, which will be a job training program that hopefully leads to members finding part-time jobs.

"The whole goal of Arc is that folks with challenges and disabilities want ‘a life like yours.’ They want to live independently, be self-sufficient and make their own choices… We want to be able to provide that for them and that is something we haven’t been able to do that in the past,” Bishop said.

For more information about The Arc of Hanover, contact 804798-2400 or visit www.thearcofhanover.org.

On March 16, The arc of hanover partnered with the hanover county sheriff’s Office, which paid their admission, to take about 20 members to the special Olympics Virginia’s Track Laps for charity event.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARC OF HANOVER during the Track Laps for charity event, members of The arc of hanover got to ride around the track at richmond raceway with hanover county sheriff’s Office deputies.

Gallegos

Sheriff’s office warns of Ring scam

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Ring is a popular brand of security cameras designed for home safety. Unfortunately, Ring customers were the latest victims of a phishing attack. Cybercriminals sent phishing emails spoofed as Ring to try and steal customers’ sensitive information, according to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Cybercriminals start this attack by sending you a phishing email with an HTML file attached. The email looks like it’s

Name

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I recalled writing articles where I purposefully included quotes that qualified the system’s intention to retain the name Gandy when the new school opened consolidating Henry Clay and John Gandy to one campus. Currently, elementary education is split between the two campuses according to grade level.

Could I be mistaken? I’d heard rumblings for the past year that some were not happy with the board’s decision to retain the name. Some suggested it was to adhere to the board’s naming policy that allowed schools to be named considering geographical locations, historic aspects or environmental features, but others said the sudden change to not retain the name Gandy was motivated by a new majority on the board as a sort of retaliation for the removal of names from two schools, Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

An email obtained by a local citizen through the Freedom of Information Act provided some insight on that second contention. In a letter dated May 12, 2020, from then-candidate for school board Johhny Redd to long-serving board member

from Ring, and it instructs you to open the file to update your Ring membership. If you click this file, you’ll be redirected to a malicious website that spoofs Ring’s login page. This website prompts you to enter sensitive information, such as your credit card number and social security number. If you enter your information, you’ll be redirected to Ring’s legitimate website, making the email look more real.

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Canova Peterson the later approved contender addressed that very issue.

“As for me,” Redd wrote in a letter to Canova Peterson, “the new school will not be named Gandy or any other individual’s name. If you appoint me to the board, I will insist that Dr. Gill refrane from referring to the new school as Gandy.”

He continued, “If the name of Lee-Davis can be removed during the life of the school, then it is totally inconsistent to name a replacement school (or a major renovation) by the name of an individual. I insist that we treat all citizens equally — how can we be fair and consistent if we remove the Lee-Davis name but reuse the Gandy name?” he concluded.

I searched my archives to find articles written that might contain further explanation of the county’s policy when they introduced the project. When school officials appeared before the Ashland Town Council in May 2022 to request a rezoning representing the final obstacle for the construction to begin, Hanover superintendent Dr. Michael Gill made the plan clear.

“The school board had already voted some years back that the name John M. Gandy would be retained,” Gill said. “You see that in the renderings that the name will stay with the site so it will be John M. Gandy.”

Never click a link or download an attachment in an email that you aren’t expecting.

If you receive an email claiming that you need to make changes in your account, always log in to the organization’s website directly.

Remember that this type of attack isn’t exclusive to Ring. Cybercriminals could use this technique to impersonate any type of service.

Information courtesy of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Board chair John Axselle has expressed his unwavering allegiance to the naming policy currently employed by the board and cites it for the current naming process. As for the reasoning for the seemingly new position on the name of Ashland’s new elementary school, in a recent article, Axselle noted changes on the board since the Gandy guarantee was made in 2020.

You think? Three of the members who voted to change the names of those schools named for Confederate heroes were not reappointed to the board and replaced with more conservative members.

In reality the board can do whatever it wants when it comes to this issue. School officials are currently accepting suggestions regarding the naming that will be forwarded to the members of the recently appointed committee consisting of one member from each magisterial district.

Finalists will be announced at the April meeting of the school board, while a final selection will be named at their May 9 business meeting.

In the interest of transparency, the results of those emailed and called-in suggestions and comments should be made public before any decision is reached.

Then we can gauge how much that public input really mattered.

object to the changes they have seen in materials, librarians just invoke the ALA’s policies or blame it on what is currently “trending,” In the future, if child sacrifice and cannibalism become “trending,” should the library have those materials for consumption? I can’t believe we are even having this discussion!

As concerned parents and citizens have brought these matters to the attention of the PRL board over the last several months, the board has not struggled to seriously consider these concerns but has instead repeated the mantra – parents are responsible. Yes, I agree that parents are responsible, but the board members are responsible also! Hanover County provides roughly 3.5 million dollars for the PRL system, so taxpayers should have a say instead of an unelected library association that is propagating material with a progressive worldview and board members that are tone deaf to the majority of citizens. A public library is not the appropriate place for sexually explicit material – literal poison – for a child/juvenile’s mind. At this meeting board members invoked the First Amendment regarding the freedom of speech to defend their position to do nothing. But as one of our

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As someone whose life has been divided between cities, suburbs and country living, I like that I can still take moments like this to appreciate my current rural surroundings and not take them for granted. Do I wish the bugs would leave me alone and the nearby dog that just started up a constant stream of barking was a little less distracting? Absolutely. Are those influences enough to chase me away from the serenity of this moment? Absolutely not.

If you read this far and are

founders, John Adams, said, “our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” The entire Constitution presumed we had moral bearings. Is there no moral compass that determines appropriateness anymore?

Sharon Landrum Aylett

Town shouldn’t be footing the entire bill

Dear Editor,

First, I think it’s a wonderful idea to pay tribute to Secretariat. The problem is paying RandolphMacon College ANYTHING! If RMC were a tax-paying entity I might understand it, but they don’t pay any taxes, or if they do it is such an insignificant amount – it don’t count! Is R-MC paying anything toward the work it will take to make the site ready? What will RMC lose by donating the land in question? A few parking spaces? And there’s Ashland’s mayor, (in the photo) supporting the town’s paying RMC for the use of the land; when he’s said he wished RMC paid taxes on all the real estate it owns. So do a lot of others! RMC should be required to pay taxes on ALL the residential properties it has acquired. I could support that, and the project.

Buddy Cousins Ashland

still expecting some big hidden message, sorry to disappoint. This is and was always meant to be a celebration of a simple moment in time when the problems weighing on my mind were briefly drowned out by the wind rattling against the gutter and the still-barren trees silently waving their branches, almost as if they were dancing to the beautiful peals of the wind chimes. With the apparent arrival of spring, I hope all of our readers get a chance to enjoy a similar moment of serenity.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

dWI: 1st offense, Bac .15-.20 was reported on the 10100 block of Washington h ighway/Kings acres road.

accident: driver not report, with damage less or $1000 was reported on the 13200 block of hanover courthouse road.

abuse and neglect of children, reckless disregard was reported on the 6500 block of Pohite drive.

credit card fraud of or more than $200 in 6 months was reported on the 17400 block of Level drive.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported on the 8200 block of Tarragon drive.

Marijuana on school grounds was reported on the 10300 block of chamberlayne road.

Petit larceny less than $500 not from person was reported on the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane.

a simple assault was reported on the 10300 block of Old Keeton road.

Bomb/burn threat accused more or equal to 15 was reported on the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Manufacture marijuana for others to use was reported on the 7300 block of Pickett avenue.

assault on law enforcement, court, doc, fire, medical was reported on the 10300 block of sliding hill road.

h it and run: attended property damage more than $1000 was reported on the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike./Kenmore drive.

FEB. 25

dWI: 1st offense, Bac .15-.20 was reported on the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Grand larceny of $500 or more, not from a person was reported on the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

hit and run: attended property damage more than $1000 was reported on the 13100 block of Mountain road.

a simple assault was reported on the 7100 block of new hunter road.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane.

destruction of property, monument was reported on the 6400 block of camille drive.

Grand larceny of $500 or more, not from a person was reported

on the 10900 block of Brookhollow court.

Breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony was reported on the 8000 block of Wynbrook Lane assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 15000 block of Bethany church road.

FEB. 26

Grand larceny — auto theft was reported on the 8000 block of Wynbrook Lane.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the was reported on the 10400 block of atlee station road.

destruction of property, monument was reported on the was reported on the 8000 block of Wynbrook Lane.

Petit larceny of part was reported on the was reported on the 7000 block of rotherham drive. concealment, price alter merchandise more or $500 was reported on the 7400 block of Bell creek road.

assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 7200 block of h anover Grove Lane.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from person were reported on the 13300 block of Fern run road. driver did not report damage of less or $250 was reported on the 18200 block of Mountain road. reckless handling of firearm was reported on the 7300 block of river road.

Identity theft financial loss of more than $200 was reported on the 11200 block of Pinefield Lane.

Threat to extort money was reported on the 10300 block of new Britton road.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported on the 9200 block of susquehanna Trail.

FEB. 27

Grand larceny parts was reported on the 11200 block of hopson road.

driver did not report an accident with damage less or equal to $1000 was reported on the 10300 block of sliding hill road.

exploit mental person for money more than $200 was reported on the 13300 block of harris Farm Lane.

assault of a teacher or principal was reported on the 300 block of saint James street. discharge firearm or missile in/ at occupied building 7100 block of Garden Park Lane.

OBITUARIES

James O’Sullivan

O’sULLIVan, James Patrick “Pat,” 72, passed away on March 13, 2023, at home in Mechanicsville, Va. he was an accomplished musician (piano/ keyboard) who loved live music of all genres. his joy in life came from being with his family and he was always ready to share a good laugh. Pat enjoyed summertime, fishing with his grandkids and camping and hiking in the mountains. he was preceded in death by his parents, William and Myrtis O’sullivan; and sister, Mary nason. Pat is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, deborah B. O’sullivan; daughters, emerald d. O’sullivan-Mejia (daniel), heather r. Loffredo (Brian); grandchildren, Penelope, Zachary, ryder, sydney, and Brody; brothers, Billy, Bobby and Kevin O’sullivan; brotherin-law, Tom Blake (Pam); several nieces, a nephew, cousins and friends. a celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Black creek Fire and rescue, 6397 Mcclellan rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or The colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Mary Jane Farmer

JaMes, Veronica, 83, of Mechanicsville, Va., gained her heavenly wings Friday, March 17, 2023. she was preceded in death by her parents, ekas and Marion Tennyson; and her siblings, everette, anita and George. she is survived by her children, Tony norris, david norris (carol), roy norris and Maryann clements (slink); six grandchildren, stephanie, Bryan, Brittany (Thomas), rebecca (Tyler), davena and Toddy; eight great-grandchildren, Gavin, seth, Trevor, Jenny, Bayleigh, Kinsley, cierra and dakota; and three brothers, Paul (Mary), clyde (Judy) and Wise (ella); and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Veronica loved football, yard dipping and nascar. dale earnhardt sr. was her all time favorite and she collected all things “dale sr.” she thoroughly enjoyed getting outside to work on her flower beds. she had a wonderful sense of humor and was always a lot of fun to spend time with. she was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. saturday, april 15, 2023, to celebrate her life at Monaghan Funeral home, 7300 creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. refreshments will be provided.

Ann Whitt

WhITT, ann F., 88, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully Monday, March 20, 2023. she was born april 26, 1934, in richmond, Va. to the late robert and Virginia Ford. she was preceded in death by her husband, John h. Whitt Jr.; and sisters, norma corr, Katherine sullivan and shirley Bradley. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kim Gunter (George); granddaughter, Katie; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Grayson. a graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at signal hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

FarMer, Mary Jane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 89, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023. Mary Jane was born in augusta county, Virginia on december 28, 1933. af ter graduating from Woodrow Wilson high school, she made her way to richmond, Va. to attend nursing school at Grace hospital. she then met the love of her life, richard Lee Farmer, and they were married six months later. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years; her parents, hallah and alma cox; siblings, James cox, Betty McKay, Martha Whedbee, Jack cox, William cox and sue Painter. she is survived by her brother, Fred cox; sister-in-law, Jean; children, catherine sue sweeney (Bernie), richard Lee Farmer Jr. (Frances) and Mary Gail hubbard (ron); grandchildren, catherine Lee ambrosino (Jarod), charles Justin sweeney (callie), Zebulon Wayde hubbard (Karen), Kelsey Lee hunter (George), Peyton Lee Farmer (Megan) and erin Kathryn Weymouth (Jeb); and great-grandchildren, George hunter III, Tess rosalind ambrosino, Tucker austin ambrosino, Grace delaney ambrosino, Kannon Maddox hunter, conner Justin sweeney, Lawson elyse hunter, Isla Mae Weymouth, charleigh Faith Farmer, Jane anne crewe hunter, Jesse Graves Weymouth and delilah Jane hubbard; and many nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was a long-time member of Fairmount christian church, where she taught sunday school for 13 years. she enjoyed sewing, shopping and cooking, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m., sunday, March 26, 2023, at Monaghan Funeral home, 7300 creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. a memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Fairmount christian church, 6502 creighton road, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Fairmount christian church.

Barbara Ancarrow Fletcher

FLeTcher, Barbara ancarrow, 100, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 21, 2023. she was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Fletcher; and is survived by her sons, dennis Fletcher (carolyn) and Kenneth Fletcher (donna); four grandchildren, Keith Fletcher (Leyla), candace Wilcox (rhett), Brittani ntumy (anthony) and rachel clark (Jonathan); seven great-grandchildren, conner and colton Wilcox, Zoe and Kaia Fletcher, Landry and ellis clark and Pheobe ntumy; and a special cousin, Betty Bowles (Jimmy). Barbara worked at reynolds Metals and was a bus driver and substitute teacher for hanover county schools. she was a member of cool spring Baptist church for over 65 years. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Mechanicsville chapel of the Bennett Funeral home, 8014 Lee-davis rd services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at cool spring Baptist church. Interment followed in signal hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to cool spring Baptist church, 9283 atlee station rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Veronica James

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

In partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) will be conducting the first easement-focused Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project in Virginia.

The “Preserving Working Farms and Securing Urban Ag” project will accelerate the rate of land protection in the greater Richmond area to curtail the possibility of having farmland converted to other uses. NRCS is providing up to $1.5 million in financial assistance for the purchase of conservation easements in the target counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan, as well as the city of Richmond.

CRLC and its supporting partners, making use of tax credits and other state incentives, will match the NRCS funds, bringing the total financial assistance for landowners to just under $3 million.

“Conservation easements allow landowners to protect agricultural and forest land from redevelopment,” said Dr. Edwin Martinez Martinez, Virginia’s state conservationist. “NRCS, which offers funding for both ag land and wetland restoration easements, is well-versed in working with landowners interested in preventing the loss of agricultural land in urban settings, securing the future of these smaller spaces.”

CRLC has helped protect roughly 13,000 acres of working farms and forests

and currently holds more than 20 easements on over 2,400 acres. With the RCPP project, it is poised to continue protecting vulnerable land and water resources in the Richmond area.

“Capital Region Land Conservancy is pleased to have been awarded RCPP funding through a national merit process and looks forward to deploying these resources to assist producers and landowners to protect working farms as well as preserving urban agriculture sites,” said Parker C. Agelasto, CRLC’s executive director.

Landowners receiving services from the Amelia, Hanover, Dinwiddie and Quinton NRCS service centers may be eligible to participate in this project. Interested individuals must submit a signed CRLC easement application form and complete required forms with NRCS by April 24, 2023, to be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2023.

„ Amelia Service Center: 804-561-2947 (Goochland, Powhatan counties)

„ Hanover Service Center: 804-537-5225 (Hanover County)

„ Dinwiddie Service Center: 804-469-7297 (Chesterfield County)

„ Quinton Service Center: 804-932-4376 (City of Richmond; Charles City, Henrico and New Kent counties).

For more information on Virginia RCPP projects, visit https://www.nrcs.usda. gov/conservation-basics/ conservation-by-state/virginia. To learn more about CRLC projects and activities, visit https://capitalregionland.org.

Resource center seeks to support families

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Hanover County Public Schools’ Department of Special Education has established the Parent Resource Center (PRC) as a source of information, training and support for families, students, teachers, staff and community members.

The PRC is committed to connecting people with the information and resources that facilitate and strengthen collaborative partnerships between home, school and the community as they work toward the common goal of successful outcomes and inclusion for all of our students in Hanover County Public Schools.

The Resource Center has scheduled several upcoming workshops and webinars:

„ April 18: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) for “Planning for the Future: Financial & Decision Options.” Planning for the future is important for all parents, but for parents of children with disabilities it is vital. This workshop will offer information to help learn about options and tools for making these important decisions. Topics covered will be: age of majority, guardianship, power of attorney, supported decision making, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and letters of intent.

„ April 20: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Join Lauren Whitlock and Melinda Simon as they share more about “Using AAC at Home.” They will provide participants with information about how to encourage students to use AAC to communicate and engage in activities in the home environment.

„ April 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Passport to Summer Family Resource Fair: Presented in partnership by the Hanover County Parent Resource Center and the Hanover County Community Services Board, the Passport to Summer Resource Fair will provide families and community members with the opportunity to learn more about resources available in Hanover

and the Richmond area for families of students with disabilities. A wide variety of agencies, nonprofits and programs will be represented. Attendees who visit tables and fill their passports with stamps can enter to win door prizes from some of these community organizations and community businesses.

„ May 11: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Atlee Branch Library. Join Lauren Whitlock and Melinda Simon for the last workshop in the AAC series, “Using AAC in the Community.” Discover ways to encourage students to use AAC to communicate and engage in their communities.

„ May 16: 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Public Library. Join Dana Traynham from the DisAbility Law Center of Virginia (DLCV) as she shares information on decision making options in Virginia, “How to Decide Who Decides When I Can’t Decide.” This presentation will explore the options families can consider as their students approach the age of majority (and the legal age of independent decision-making) at age 18. Families of students of all ages are encouraged to attend!

„ May 18: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via online workshop. Join staff from the Virginia Department of Education TTAC (Training & Technical Assistance Center) at VCU as they present on visual supports that you can use at home and in the community to support communication and behavior. This workshop will be a “make and take” workshop, and the materials you will need to create the visuals shared during the workshop (mini schedule and communication symbols with a lanyard) will be delivered through your child’s teacher/ backpack the week before the event, and a Zoom link will be sent to you via email one week before the event. Registration is open until April 20. For more information on any of these topics, contact Katy Wilde, PRC coordinator, at (804) 365-4596 or via email at HanoverPRC@hcps. us.

KINDERGARTNERS ENJOY UPLIFTING WORDS

What do you do with leftover balloon decorations? Well, if you are kindergarten teacher starlett Flippen at elmont elementary school, you put sight words on them, use them for writing and then have a party!

RURAL POINT ELEMENTARY’S SCA SPREADS POSITIVITY

The sca at rural Point elementary school made positive posters to encourage fellow students at a recent meeting. The posters were made to hang around the school. Well done, roadrunners!

SHERIFF’S OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

hanover county sheriff’s Office captain Terry sullivan was invited to Washington, d c. this month to speak about the value of community partnerships and innovations in crime prevention. In attendance were law enforcement, government and private security professionals and agency leaders from throughout the region. The sheriff’s office is proud to present and share this information on a national platform.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

COMMUNITY

Siblings achieve Eagle Scout rank

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors recently recognized a brother and sister for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Patricia Dombroski and William Dombroski of Ashland were awarded proclamations at the board’s March 8 meeting for achieving the high honor. The brother and sister are both members of Boy Scout Troop 542.

Patricia Dombroski attained the rank of Eagle Scout on Aug. 18, 2022. To achieve the honor of Eagle Scout, she led a project to make 40 brightly-colored lap blankets for residents of the Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center in Richmond to help them feel warm and secure and to cheer them up. To successfully complete the project Patricia spent 46 hours and selected a no-sew design. This allowed Cub Scouts in the Den in which she was a Den Chief to help as well as others in the troop.

William Dombroski attained the rank of Eagle

Scout on Oct. 20, 2022. To achieve the honor of Eagle Scout, William led a group of Scouts and Leaders of Troop 544 to clear a trail and repair six benches at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School. The trail had been used as a nature study

and the benches had been used for classroom seating. The trail and benches were in disrepair and unusable. All materials needed were donated by Pearson’s Corner Elementary School. This project took William 49 hours to complete.

Mechanicsville agents recognized for work

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Earlier this year, the New York Life Insurance Company recognized its two most productive agents of 2022 for all of Central and Southern Virginia, both of whom came from the Mechanicsville office.

NEW HIGHLAND BAPTIST WELCOMES PASTOR

Everett R. Foxx Sr. was recognized as the overall “Agent of the Year” while Cherron B. Johnson was named “New Agent of the Year” for 2022. These distinctions are highly sought after by all the nearly 80 other agents serving from Williamsburg to Staunton and from Fredericksburg to South Hill and all the Northern Neck of Virginia. Having this achievement represented by two Mechanicsville agents is not only exciting, but also shows the level of commitment the Rutland Office has in servicing the residents of Mechanicsville and beyond. Five other highly qualified agents work out of the Rutland office and collectively all seven serve over 2,500 clients. This is a phenomenal accomplishment for the office started by William M. Weimer in opera-

tion for the last 24 years, 14 in its current location, since this production represented 21% of all the New York Life business done in Central Virginia in 2022.

Everett R. Foxx Sr. began his career with New York Life in 2012 after working as an exceptional education teacher, then as VP of marketing and business development for Dominion Youth Services. He is an accomplished athlete, having played professional basketball for three years and being inducted into Ferrum College’s Sports Hall of Fame, where he still holds many records. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater. During his time with New York Life, he has been recognized as “New Agent of the Year” in 2014 and 2015 and “Agent of the Year” in 2017 and 2022. Foxx’s many achievements with New York Life reinforce his commitment to serving his clients’ financial needs. He specializes in life insurance and annuity products for families, individuals, and executives, including their entire employee bases for middle to large businesses. Foxx is uniquely positioned to help high-net worth clients, given his association with Nautilus®, a boutique consulting division of New York Life that assists qualified New York Life agents in solving estate tax and wealth accumulation issues for their clients.

Cherron B. Johnson be-

gan his career in financial services with New York Life in 2020, after an accomplished career as a business and professional development consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and economics from Harvard University. Johnson was inspired to focus on financial services because so many of his clients voiced a need for a trusted financial professional. Johnson’s proven integrity and track record of successfully solving his clients’ personal and professional challenges has made him a valued confidante to a vast network of individuals and businesses. He specializes in New York Life’s insurance and annuity suite of products, retirement, and estate conservation and tax diversification strategies.

The Mechanicsville New York Life office is located at 9251 Rutland Commons Dr., Suite C, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. All its agents possess unique qualifications and experience collectively offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance, plus both fixed and variable annuities. They offer a wide range of investments for savings and retirement, as well as fee based comprehensive financial planning through Eagle Strategies, LLC a Registered Investment Advisor and wholly owned subsidiary for New York Life Insurance Company.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY siblings Patricia and William dombroski of ashland, shown here with their family and supervisor Faye Prichard, were recognized on March 8 by the hanover county Board of supervisors for achieving the rank of eagle scout.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LINDA PEAY

The members of new highland Baptist church in Mechanicsville recently welcomed their new senior pastor, the rev. derek nicksich, and his family on March 5. nicksich is the former student minister from cool spring Baptist church.

Foxx Sr.

Johnson

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Ashland Musical Variety Show is ‘Back on Track’

PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND

After several years on hiatus, the Ashland Musical Variety Show’s 20th show was a comeback to remember. The work of hundreds of people and months of practice culminated in a three-day performance on March 23-25 in Blackwell

Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. The show was a mix of returning traditions and new fun moments that came together for a fantastic night of entertainment for all ages. The event is a longstanding fundraiser for the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

Kellie Watson leads a group number of “Let’s Groove Tonight.”

hanover’s local public officials perform “Taking care of Business.”

a large number of cast members come together to sing “What I did for Love,” which was also sung in the first show in 1982.

The guys got in on the aBBa act with their rendition of “dancing Queens.”

sue Watson, right, has been the director of the show since it star ted in 1982. This is her last show as director, and she was honored for all she has done in the last four decades.

Four couples perform a delightful rendition of “Mutual admiration society.”

Upcoming programs at Hanover libraries

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a Storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Family Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Are There Monsters in Virginia? at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, March 29, 7 – 8 p.m. Are there monsters in Virginia? Do Bigfoot, the Wampus Cat and cryptids exist? Why is Norton, Virginia considered a sanctuary for Bigfoot? Hear stories about reported sightings of monsters in Virginia and Washington, D.C. and decide for yourself if these monsters are real!

Black Bears of Virginia at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 1, noon — 1:30 p.m. If you live in Virginia, you live in bear country. Have you been visited by one of these fascinating creatures — yet? Come learn about our Virginia bears, some of their natural history, why and when you might see one, and how to protect your property from their antics. Presented by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Riverine Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists.

Mother Goose Storytime at

the Ashland Branch Library, Mondays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 — 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. We have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Play and Learn at the Ashland Branch Library, Monday, April 3, 11 — 11:30 a.m. Ages Birth-3. Enjoy Mother Goose Storytime at 10 a.m., then stay and play with toys and friends.

Speed Cubing Meetup at the Ashland Branch Library, Tuesday, April 4, 2 — 3 p.m. For teens and up. How fast can you solve a Rubik’s cube? Meet other speed cubers and see if you can learn some new tricks.

Big Bubbles at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m. — noon. Ages 3+. Like blowing bubbles? Then you’ll LOVE blowing huge ones! Spread some joy with bubbles as we play outside, weather permitting.

Big Bubbles at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, April 5, 3 — 4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Blowing large bubbles is part art form, part science. How big can YOU blow bubbles? Join us and find out, weather permitting.

Roll with It! at the Ashland Branch Library, Thursday, April 6, 2 — 3 p.m. Grades K-5. Explore the science of gravity, friction and inclined planes with ramps, pipes, wheels, balls and more!

All about Bees at the Ashland Branch Library Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. — noon. Why are honeybees important? What can we do to protect them? What should you do if you see a swarm of bees?

Members of the Ashland Bee-

keepers Association will present a lively and informative program about these very important and often misunderstood social insects.

The 3 Rivers Livestock Club at the Ashland Branch Library, Tuesday, April 11, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Ages 5-18. Would you like to participate in planning community service events and hone your expressive arts skills? At our meetings, you can learn how to get involved in community and public affairs, how to be a good role model, how to give back to your community, and how to use time management skills to enjoy every part of your life.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. Grab your sewing machine, supplies and current project! This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories! Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in.

Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, April 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join us for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. Due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred.

Mad about Mahjong! at the Ashland Branch Library, Friday, April 14 and 28, 10 a.m. —

12:30 p.m. Looking for experienced players to play with? Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the Ashland Library!

Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library, Monday, April 17, 1 – 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Ashland Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library, Tuesday, April 18, 6 — 7 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join the Ashland Evening book club by reading the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about the book. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Poetry on the Plaza at the Ashland Branch Library, Wednesday, April 19, 6 — 7 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month at Open Mic Poetry Night on the plaza outside the library. Bring a poem of your own choosing or select one from a group provided by library staff and prepare to captivate the crowd with your prose. No experience necessary. Poetry lovers and listeners of all ages are welcome!

Ashland Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library, Friday, April 21, 10 — 11a.m. Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies virus

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chickahominy Health District would like to notify the residents in the area of Pinedale Acres Subdivision and Little Florida Road in Mechanicsville that a raccoon has tested positive for the rabies virus. The raccoon no longer poses a threat to the public.

Potential exposures to a rabid animal include bites, scratches or contact with saliva by open wound or eyes, nose, and/or mouth. Anyone having information regarding any exposure to this animal in the days leading up to March 18, 2023, should contact the Hanover Health Department at (804) 365-4313. Exposures also include direct contact between your pet and the rabid animal. After hours, contact the Hanover County Animal Control at (804) 365-6140.

Rabies is a fatal, but preventable, disease carried by mammals that is endemic to the area. The Health District would like to remind all citizens to follow these three important rabies prevention guidelines:

1. Vaccinate your pets.

2. Report all exposures to animals (usually bites and scratches) to your doctor and the local health department.

3. Enjoy wildlife from a distance – do not feed or encourage wild animals such as raccoons, skunks or foxes to visit your premises.

Attorney’s license to practice law suspended for 90 days

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Ordered March 20, 2023, and effective May 20, 2023, the Circuit Court for the County of Hanover suspended Bruce Patrick Ganey’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth

of Virginia for 90 days for violating professional rules that govern diligence, communication and safekeeping property.

Clients who have suffered a quantifiable financial loss due to the actions of a lawyer

who has been disbarred or suspended for disciplinary reasons may find more information about the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund at https://www.vsb.org/ site/public/clients-protection-fund.

For further details regarding the above discipline, visit www.vsb.org/disciplinary. html.

Submitted by Virginia State Bar office of the clerk of the disciplinary system.

Council defers vote linked to business park

ROSLYN RYAN Richmond Suburban News

After more than two dozen Hanover County residents expressed opposition to a proposed comprehensive plan amendment that would pave the way for a new development project near the intersection of East Patrick Henry Road and Woodside Lane, the Ashland Town Council voted unanimously on March 22 to postpone a decision on the matter until the council’s April meeting.

According to Ashland director of planning and community development Nora Amos, the Ironhorse Business Park project proposed by Ashland Land LLC would bring a mix of majority commercial and industrial development to the area. This

differs from the 800 residential units and 800,000 square feet of commercial uses included in the East Ashland project, the as-yet unrealized development at the center of a 2010 rezoning of property.

The comprehensive plan amendment requested by the applicant would change the future land use classification of the roughly 100-acre tract to allow for interstate commercial, office/ industrial and open space uses. But while a representative for the applicant insisted that the change would help developers take advantage of current market conditions and the property’s proximity to I-95, residents living nearby insisted to council members that the project is a poor fit for the area.

Tim Kaine to speak at 12th New Moon Bash

CONTRIBITED REPORT

Sen. Tim Kaine will be the guest speaker at the New Moon Bash on Friday, April 28 at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This will be the 12th year the Hanover Democratic Committee (HDC) has held the Bash.

“We are excited to host Tim Kaine. He is an outstanding leader and an inspiring speaker. As a senator, he has supported bills that improve the daily lives of Virginians,” said HDC Chair Daniel McGraw. “During his tenure in the Senate, Sen. Kaine has been a leader in providing affordable health care for all, improving veterans’ benefits, strengthening Virginia’s gun

Echoing many speakers’ concerns about traffic and possible environmental impacts, Ashland resident Martha Wingfield said it felt as though residents have not had an adequate say in the process thus far.

“This comprehensive plan amendment sets the table for this proposal and I keep hearing it repeated that when we get to the rezoning we’ll talk about the details,” Wingfield said. “And that’s kind of like saying you get to decide on the blueprint for the house and we get to come to the table when we pick out the draperies and wall paint. We want to be at the table now.”

Amos noted that the developer is currently requesting a land use change and not a rezoning request but that a rezoning would

eventually be required for the project to be in accordance with the comprehensive plan.

Amos said a traffic impact analysis has been submitted to the county but not formally reviewed by the town. A formal review of that analysis would be done at the re-zoning application point in the process.

When it comes to how the proposed land use change would impact the county, a number of county entities have said that making way for the Ironhorse Business Park would not be expected to have a negative impact on county services.

Amos shared in her report that the Ashland Police Department has submitted a formal analysis concluding that more calls for services would be expected with

the new development, but that they did not expect that there would be an impact on larcenies or other crime in the existing nearby neighborhoods.

The planning commission voted 5-0 on Jan. 11 to defer a decision until the commission’s Feb. 8 meeting, during which the commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the request as presented.

Among the reasons given for staff’s support of approving the comprehensive plan amendment, Amos pointed to the site’s proximity to the interstate and the existing access to utilities including power, water and sewer, and high speed internet service.

The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for April 18.

Rotary Club of Hanover holds fifth grade essay contest

safety background checks, boosting job opportunities for Virginians, among many other accomplishments. He truly is dedicated to making life better for all of us.”

The New Moon Bash includes a dinner and cocktail party. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is spacious, with plenty of seating and great acoustics.

“Our New Moon Bash Organizing Committee has been working together for many years and it’s sure to be a great event. In addition to our speaker, we are especially excited about the new venue,” said John Suddarth, the chair of the HDC’s New Moon Bash Organizing Committee.

For more information on tickets, go to https://secure.actblue. com/donate/hanover-democratic-committee-new-moonbash-2023.

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the seventh annual Essay Contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of the contest is “Rotary’s FourWay Test and What It Means to the Conduct of My Daily Life.”

The Rotary four-way test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share and implement ideas.

These four questions encourage us to apply principles of both of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with others. The Four Way Test asks us to consider these questions when making decisions about what we think say or do:

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will be beneficial to all concerned?

All fifth grade students in Hanover County (public, private and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate in the Rotary Club of Hanover essay contest. Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The first-place winner will receive $100. Second place will receive $75. Third place will receive $50. Winners will be honored at a meeting of the club.

The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition team writing and the use of work written by other sources, even if footnoted, is not authorized.

Entrants may pick up instruc-

tions and cover sheets at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System, find them on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org or by emailing HRCEssayContest@gmail.com. All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by Wednesday, March 31 and can be submitted by mail to Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451, Ashland, VA 23005, emailed to HRCEssayContest@ gmail.com or uploaded to http:// bit.ly/HRCEssayContest2023.

The e-mail may be sent by teacher, parent or student document and must include the cover sheet and essay in one document be saved in Word format with student first and last name. We look forward to reading the essay entries of Hanover County fifth graders.

Yellow Jackets sweep Hornets in softball twinbill

ROBBY FLETCHER

Sports Editor

Behind the arm talent of sophomore Gracie Ellis, the No. 10 Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets (12-4) are a proven sore spot for ODAC opponents that struggle to crack the bat against the New Kent righty.

That was evident in the first half of a Saturday doubleheader between the Yellow Jackets and the Shenandoah Hornets on March 25, which found the home team Yellow Jackets sweeping their ODAC rival with wins of 4-1 and 10-3.

Ellis tossed a complete game in the 4-1 opener, allowing just three hits while striking out a season-best 12 batters. The reigning ODAC Pitcher of the Year and Rookie of the Year is off to a blazing start to her sophomore campaign, already recording a 5-2 record with 64 strikeouts in 43 innings played.

Only one of the three hits from the Hornets came in the first six innings, with Shenandoah finally getting a run in the seventh inning, but Ellis’ strength on the mound only gave them that minor positive. For the Yellow Jackets offense, senior Rilee Baughan got things started in the first inning with a double and a score off of an RBI double from sophomore Kayla Davis.

They got back on the board with a two-score fifth inning that found pinchrunner Bailey Hairfield scoring on a hit from junior Olivia Owens and senior Cameron Hildebrand scoring on a hit from freshman Ellie Herndon.

Sophomore Amanda Lanyon made it 4-0 at the bottom of the sixth with a combination of effort plays that started with a base hit to first, a steal to second, an

advance to third on a wild pitch and finally a run to home off a passed ball.

In the second game of the doubleheader, pitcher

Rilee Baughan earned the win after tossing six strikeouts and allowing three hits in six innings, while

Courtney Guthrie closed the book on the game by relieving Baughan for the final inning.

While Shenandoah showed improvement with

five hits and three runs against its ranked opponent, the Yellow Jackets were even more dynamic at the bat, recording 12 hits as a team led by a 3-RBI evening from first baseman Natalie Robinson.

Robinson was one of two Yellow Jackets to smash a ball out of the park, hitting her home run in the third to score in Ellis and Kiley Lamberth while Reagan Hill connected on her

first collegiate homer in the second that resulted in two runs.

After the Hornets scored the first run in the first inning, it was met with a three-run possession in the bottom of the frame from the Yellow Jackets, who got runs from a Baughan double, a wild pitch that got sophomore Naomi Sadler to home plate and a sacrifice fly from Davis.

Randolph-Macon had

three-run innings in the second and third as well to make it 9-3, with the two home runs accounting for most of the damage and a Lanyon score off an error being the cherry on top of the sundae.

After Robinson’s home run, the game went scoreless temporarily until the bottom of the sixth, where an RBI single from freshman Jordan Brown was her first collegiate RBI and the

Yellow Jackets’ 10th run of the night to cap off another impressive victory in the ODAC.

The Yellow Jackets kick off April with another doubleheader, this time on the road against the Ferrum Panthers on Saturday, April 1. The first game starts at 1 p.m.

robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.

PHOTO BY JOEL KLEIN

randolph-Macon’s sophomore pitcher Gracie ellis winds up to fire another pitch in her winning performance against the shenandoah hornets on March 25.

Atlee track stars travel to Virginia Beach for Adidas Nationals

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

The Atlee Raiders indoor track team was dominant on many levels over the course of the 2022-23 season. At the regional and state level, they found their elite performers at their very best, paving the way for a chance to step into the national spotlight with a performance at the Virginia Beach Sports Center for the 2023 Adidas Track Nationals.

The lights have never appeared too bright for the Raiders, and that remained true with the advanced competition awaiting them in Virginia Beach, with three relay teams stepping up and delivering strong times. Luke Konecony and Caleb Haley also stepped up to compete in the triple jump for the Raiders.

In the girls 4x1600 relay, Atlee runners Sarah Bland, Addison Crow, Ashley Bedford and Courtney Mudd stepped up on the track to deliver an outstanding second place performance in 22:56.13. Crow, the second runner on the line, had the best appearance among the four, running her portion of the race in 5:34.73 while Mudd closed the race out with a strong 5:35.40 time. The Raiders just beat the third place BridgewaterRaritan Track Club, who clocked in at 22:56.60.

The boys distance medley relay team also came away with a silver medal finish, with the group consisting of Patrick Allen, Daniel Mudd, Ashton Shultz and Travis Albon working together to put up a time of 10:48.36.

In a nine-team race, the Raiders stood out from the

pack with all four runners delivering standout runs. Allen started the race with the 1200-meter run, blasting forward with a 3:23.89 time that had Atlee in fourth place early. Then in

the 400-meter portion led by Mudd, his 51.95-second sprint was among the best, putting Atlee in good position to finish among the top teams in the race. After Shultz ran the 800-meter

leg in 2:05.49, the Raiders got a strong finish from Albon, who closed with the 1600-meter run in 4:27 to give his Raiders the second place mark.

Shultz also competed

alongside Jake Stanley, Josh Fong and James Mulcahy in the 4x800 relay, which saw the Raiders place eighth among 16 teams. Their 8:22.43 gave them a two-second difference from ninth place Georgetown Preparatory School and had them a little more than a second off from the seventh place Crofton Track Club.

Stanley, a senior, led off for the Raiders and delivered the best time with a 2:03.89 time, while the promising freshman Mulcahy finished the race with a time of 2:05.85.

Konecony and Haley’s

appearance in the triple jump also resulted in commendable results, with Konecony finishing 36th out of 49 talented competitors with a 39-05.00 and Haley finishing in 46th with a 37-03.75.

Atlee’s appearance at nationals marks the end of a successful indoor track season, which now leads right into the outdoor season as the weather warms up and the runners take a short, but well-earned break.

robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.

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at the 2023 adidas Track nationals, the atlee girls 4x1600 relay team and the boys distance medley team both placed second with strong results against the top indoor track talent in the nation.

Black creek and new highland Baptist churches invite you to their spring cantata, “Kingdom, Power, Glory,” on april 2. There will be two joint performances: at 2 p.m. at Black creek Baptist church, 6289 Mcclellan road, and at 5 p.m. at new highland Baptist church, 9200 new ashcake road. no ticket required. all are welcome.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

The Independence ruritan club will be hosting an all you can eat Benefit Breakfast for Wings of hope ranch from 6:45 to 9 a.m. at the ruritan Building, located behind Independence christian church, 14033 Independence road (off route 54, west of ashland).

Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee, and orange juice, just $11. for adults. For more information, call 804-7985171 or contact dave at e-mail: wdtoney@ mindspring.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Mechanicsville aarP chapter 5407 will meet on, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist church, 6231 Pole Green road in Mechanicsville. Linda White, hanover adult center will be the guest speaker.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

register now to attend hanover county’s largest active aging event devoted to seniors! hanover’s fifth annual “Finding Value in your Prime” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairmount christian church 6502 creighton

road, Mechanicsville. The event is free but the deadline to register is april 5. Participants will be offered a complimentary light breakfast and boxed lunch and given the opportunity to meet representatives of services and learn about resources available to older adults. There will be presentations promoting active lifestyles and positive aging, along with various activities and door prizes. also offered during this event will be a special centenarian recognition to honor hanover residents who are 100 years of age or older. If you know someone living in hanover county who will be 100 or older this year, we want to honor them. call community resources at 804-365-4300 or email volunteer@hanovercounty.gov. The deadline to submit the information is March 24. To register for this event, visit www.hanoverparksrec.com

and select events, key word: Finding Value in your Prime (click on link). consider bringing non-perishable, donated food items to the event to help benefit M.c.e.F. Food Pantry. For more information, contact hanover county community resources at 804-365-4300.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

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TOWNOFASHLAND NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING

Pleasetakenoticethatonthe12thdayofApril,2023,at6:00p.m.attheAshland TownHall, 121ThompsonStreet,Ashland, VA,theAshlandPlanningCommissionwillconduct publichearingspursuanttoVirginiaCodesection15.2-204forthepurposeof receivinginput, andmayprovide recommendationsonthefollowing:

REZ23-0228 &ORD2023-03FLAGSTOPCAR WASH JamieNester,ofRVA WashHoldings, LLC, requests arezoningfromResidentialRural(RR-1)toHighwayCommercial(B-2)forthe propertyidentifiedasGPIN#7789-06-0359,#7789-06-0449 &#7789-06-0548,locatedon thewestsideof WashingtonHighway,approximately300feetsouthfromtheintersectionof AshcakeRoadand WashingtonHighway.Thethree(3)parcelsmeasure3.473acresintotaland arecurrentlyundeveloped,with afuturelandusedesignationofMixedBusiness. Aportionof thenorthernmostlotiscurrentlyzoned(B-2), resultingin arequestof3.219acrestobe rezoned.

CUP23-0228FLAGSTOPCAR WASH JamieNester,ofRVA WashHoldings,LLC, requestsapprovalof aConditionalUsePermit(CUP)forthepropertyidentifiedas GPIN#7789-06-0359,#7789-06-0449 &#7789-06-0548,locatedonthewestsideof Washington Highway,approximately300feetsouthfromtheintersectionofAshcakeRoadand Washington Highway.Theapplicanthas filedanapplicationtoconsolidatethethreeparcels,whichmeasure 3.473acres,withintentiontodevelop acarwash.Theparcelsarecurrentlyundeveloped,with afuturelandusedesignationofMixedBusiness.The requestfor aCUPispursuanttosection 21-101(l)oftheZoningCode,whichpermits acarwashwith aconditionalusepermitwithinthe HighwayCommerical(B-2)district.

Copiesof REZ23-0228,ORD2023-03, &CUP23-0228 maybeobtainedbycontacting TownHall at(804)798-1073,MondaythroughThursday,7:30a.m.to6:00p.m. Writtencommentsmaybe submittedtoplanning@ashlandva.govormailedto TownofAshland,POBox1600,Ashland, VA 23005.Allinterestedpersonsmayattendandexpresstheirviews.Anypersonwith adisability requiringassistanceinorderto participateinthispublichearingisaskedtocontact TownHall inadvance,sothatappropriatearrangementscanbemade.

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the day will include a ribbon cutting and presentation of the new floorcloth for the manor house hall; sheep shearer dave from delly’s delights Farms will be here answering all your questions; members from clothos handspinners guild will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production; antique carriage and wagon display; rMc archaeology active dig; sheepdog herding demonstrations; open house tours; a children’s activities area; demonstrations in the hearth kitchen featuring scotchtown’s spring garden; over 40 local crafters, vendors and community organizations; and food trucks. The open-house tour and fiber festival programs are both included at $10 for students, $12 for senior/aaa/ Military, and $15 for General admission. Preservation Virginia members are $12 and children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/scotchtown-fiberfestival-tickets-494234557867.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

a monthly Blood drive will be held

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from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) located at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. additional dates are May 23, June 20, July 27, aug. 24, sept. 26, Oct. 19, nov. 24 and dec. 26. you must schedule an appointment with the red cross at redcrossBlood.org.

FRIDAY APRIL 28 & SATURDAY, APRIL 29

st. Paul Lutheran church will sponsor its “everything for $1” two-day yard sale, from 7 a.m. to noon at 8100 shady Grove rd. in Mechanicsville. The inside/outside rain or shine event will include linens, kitchen, home décor, clothes (children and adult), books, toys, lawn and garden, furniture and much more. For more information, call 804-427-7500.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

VFW Post 9808 will hold a shredIt event on from 9 a.m. to noon at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. This event is for members and community residents. come and share the date with your family and friends. note that no binders or boxes are allowed.

ONGOING

hanover county is working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update its comprehensive Plan.

called “envision hanover,” the plan is the county’s long-range vision of hanover over the next 25 years, addressing land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. It also provides guidance on where growth may be appropriate throughout the county and what that growth should look like. hanover residents’ feedback will shape the comprehensive Plan and decisions regarding growth, preservation and public investment for years to come. Based upon the feedback received, the project team has been working to identify key concepts related to land use, economic development and historic resources. These preliminary ideas will be introduced at a series of events scheduled in January and February. residents will be able to share their ideas by participating with an in-person meeting or webinar, depending upon their schedules. The hanover Board of supervisors will hold public work sessions on the comprehensive Plan on May 10 and July 26. The current schedule calls for the Planning commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed update in august, with the board’s public hearing to take place a month later.

HanoverEvangelicalFriends

6420MechTrnpk.804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org

Worship:Sun.10:30AM

SundaySchool@9:15AM

FairmountChristianChurch, 559-8070

6502CreightonRd. Sunday AMWorshipTraditional 8:00 &10:15,Contemporary9:00, Modern 11:15,BibleSchoolat 9:00, 10:15,&11:15.

Rick Raines,SeniorMinister; Chris Santasiere,AssociateMinister; SethWortman,Associate Minister; TracyThomas,Worship &MusicMinister;BillNicol,Associate WorshipMinister;Davis Ellenberger, YouthMinister; Ashley Sears,Children’sDirector fairmountcc.org

GethsemaneChurchofChrist

5146MechanicsvilleTurnpike

SundayAMWorshipServices

(Checkwebsitefortimes)

804-779-2044

BillWines,SeniorMinister www.gethsemanechristians.org

TruthBaptistChurch,627-2170

COME&SEE!

Allinfoat: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

StPaulLutheranChurch(LCMS)

427-7500 ∂ 8100ShadyGroveRd, saintpaul-lcms.com

Rev.RodneyBitely,Pastor;Sun. Sch.9:15am,Worship10:30am

HOPECOMMUNITYCHURCH

HomeofAtleeChristianAcademy&HopeNowCounseling. info&more:www.hopenow.cc

FairfieldPresbyterianChurch

6930ColdHarborRd.,23111

8:45&11:00amservices www.fairfieldpcusa.org

MeadowbridgeSeventh-Day AdventistChurch

7400AntiqueLaneMech., SaturdayServices: SabbathSchool,9:45am. WorshipService,11am. WednesdayeveningPrayer Meeting,6:30pm. Churchphone:746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

BlackCreekBaptistChurch, 6289McClellanRoad SundaySchool-9:00a.m. SundayWorship-10:15a.m. AdultBibleStudy&YouthGroup Wed.nightsat6:00p.m. Pastor,StephenKendrick blackcreekbaptistchurch.org orcall(804)781-0330

CoolSpringBaptistChurch 9283AtleeStationRd. Forinfo,activities&worship timesvisit www.coolspring.org orcall746-0800

FellowshipCommunityChurchof Mechanicsville

After10yearsatHanoverHigh Schoolwehavepurchasedour ownbuilding.Wecontinueto teachtheWordofGodand watchforthemiraculous. JoinusSundaymornings9:45am at8505BellCreekRoad,SuiteK. www.fellowshipcc.com

MechanicsvilleBaptistChurch 8016AtleeRd. Office:804.746.7253

Worshipinperson andLiveStreamedonYouTube &Facebook onSundaysat8:30&11:00a.m. SundaySchool9:45a.m. Findusonthewebat mechanicsvillebaptist.org

NewBethesdaBaptistChurch 9019NewBethesdaRd.779-2101

CalebBittler,Minister SundaySchool9:30AM, Worship10:45AM BibleStudy/Prayer Youth&Childrenactivities

6:30pm,Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

NewHighlandBaptistChurch 550-9601,9200NewAshcakeRd newhighland.org,9:15AMBible Study,10:30AMWorshipInPerson&online.Rev.DerekNicksich

ShalomBaptistChurch

8116WalnutGroveRd. Office:746.7737

Worshipinperson andLiveStreamedonYouTube &Facebook onSundaysat8:30&11:00a.m

WednesdayNightSuppersat 5:30p.m. andBibleStudyat6:15p.m. Findusonthewebat shalombaptist.net

WalnutGroveBaptistisaChurch committedtofollowingJesus& lovingpeople.Youcanfindusat wgva.church7046ColdHarborrd

LebanonUnitedMethodist Church 8492PeaksRoad,746-0980

SarahSealand,Pastor

WorshipInPersonandon

FacebookLive:

10:00ameachSunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC

9:00amSundaySchool

Formoreinfo,checkusoutat www.lebanonumc.org

MechanicsvilleUnited Methodist Church

7356AtleeRoad746-5118

ReverendAmyDunn,pastor 10aminpersonworshipor

Facebooklive@MechUMC

ChildrensandYouthPrograms CubScoutsPack517 www.mechumc.org

ShadyGroveUnitedMethodist 8209ShadyGroveRd. atthecornerofMeadowbridge Rd.,Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

In-personWorshipSundaysat 8:15,9:45,&11:15a.m., Onlineat9:45a.m. Programsforallages. Rev.WayneSnead,Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

ChurchoftheRedeemer 8275MeadowbridgeRoad 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org

Masscelebratedon Saturday5:30PM Sunday8:00&10:00AM

PUBLICNOTICE

NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyBoardofZoning Appealshasset Tuesday, April11,2023at6:00 P.M.,intheBoard RoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernmentBuilding at Hanover Courthouse,Hanover, Virginia,astheday, date,time,andplace forapublichearingtoconsiderthe followingcase,atwhichpublic commentswillbeaccepted:

VAR2023-00001, RTWCONSTRUCTIONCORP.

Requests avariancefromSection26-26.1(d)oftheHanoverCounty ZoningOrdinance,whichspecifiesthatlotsintheA-1,Agricultural District, whenlocatedon a50-footultimateright-of-way,shallbe requiredtomaintain aminimumfront yard setbackofsixty(60)feet. The requestis fora15.35-footfront yard variance,which wouldallow aminimumfront yard setbackof44.65feet.Thepropertyisidentified asGPIN7814-16-3481,consistingof approximately1.99acres,and locatedontheeastlineofShilohChurch Road(State Route680) approximately2,500feet at itsintersectionwithLandmarkCedar Road(State Route722).Thesubjectpropertyisdesignatedonthe GeneralLandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.Theproposed variance wouldpermittheconstructionofadditionsto alegalnon-conforming dwelling.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Beaverdam

Copiesofthe abovecasesmaybereviewedinthePlanningOffice, Mondaythrough Friday, betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00 p.m.pleasecontactthePlanningOfficeor youmay alsogoto https://www.hano verc ounty.gov/696/Planning-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive formoreinformation.

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Noticeisherebygiventhatthe HanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors hasset Wednesday, April5,2023 at6:00 P.M.astheday,date,and timefor aPublicHearingonthe County’sproposedFY24budget.

ThePublicHearingwillbeheldin theBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia.

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Noticeisherebygiventhatthe HanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors hasset Wednesday,April12,2023 at2:00 P.M.astheday,date,and timefor aRegularBoardMeeting. ThePublicHearingwillbeheldin theBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia.

amphibians In Virginia? at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 2 — 3:15 p.m. Recommended for grades 5 – adults. Join a local Virginia Master Naturalist and learn all about our native amphibians. Have some fun learning about their characteristics, importance, threats and conservation. You will also learn how to ID local frogs/toads by listening to their calls.

From the Heart Stitchers at the Ashland Branch Library, Thursday, April 27, noon — 4 p.m. From the Heart Stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center, and today has over 1899 stitchers making 1000’s of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. You can sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring your sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and we will make items for From the Heart every fourth Thursday. See https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

Songs and Stories of Old Railroad Days at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. – noon and 3 – 4 p.m. (two performances!) All ages. Join us on Train Day for songs and stories about the railroad way back when, featuring the wit and wisdom of Mathew Dodd.

Songs and Stories of the ameri-

can Hobo at the Ashland Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 1 — 2 p.m. All ages. Join us on Train Day for songs and stories about the American hobo, featuring the wit and wisdom of Mathew Dodd.

Hanover Branch Library

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library, Friday, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:45 — 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more! Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hanover Playgroup at the Hanover Branch Library, Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers! Socialize with other adults while your children make new friends at our Tuesday Playgroup, held the first Tuesday of every month at the Hanover Library. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Adult Coloring Night at the Hanover Branch Library, Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 — 8 p.m. Let’s all relax and color! Bring your own coloring project or use provided supplies. Bring a friend or a group and enjoy some calming music while we color. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10064950.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library, Tuesday, April 18, Noon — 1 p.m. Do you like to read? Join our fun group to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. April’s title is “The

Butterfly’s Daughter” by Mary Alice Monroe. Registration is required for the Zoom portion at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/10523845. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, please contact the library.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library

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

Family Storytime at the Montpelier Branch Library, Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 4 — 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more! Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Library Transcribe-a-Thon at the Montpelier Branch Library, Friday, April 7, 3 — 4 p.m., Ages 16+. Looking for a meaningful way to support the library? Why not join the Transcribe-a-thon and enhance access to Library of Virginia collections covering 400 years of Virginia history, people and culture. Working from a digital image of an original document, you will create a typed version while enjoying refreshments and the company of friends.

Mystery Book Club at the Montpelier Branch Library, Monday, April 10, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join us for a monthly discussion on our favorite mystery titles.

Montpelier Writer’s Group at the Montpelier Branch Library, Tuesday, April 11, 4 — 5 p.m.

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Whether our stories are already published or locked away in a drawer, every writer can benefit from the support and encouragement of other writers. You don’t need a work-in-progress to begin! This monthly workshop is led by Valerie Forde-Galvin, Writer’s Digest award winner and published author.

PUP READers at the Montpelier Branch Library, Wednesday, April 12, 6 — 7:30 p.m. Grades K-3. Ready to transform from Reluctant Reader to Ready Reader? Sign up for a 20-minute session with Chrissie, a PUP READers reading education assistance dog.

The Sex Lives of Plants at the Montpelier Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 12:30 — 1:30 p.m. Ages 18+, please. Prepare to be scandalized! A fun examination of how plants reproduce will open your eyes to what’s really going on outside this spring.

Discover the Fun of Reader’s Theater at the Montpelier Branch Library, Saturday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Reader’s Theater is a drama without the need for costumes or props. Learn to use your voice by using your creative expression to help us tell our tale. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9779421.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Family Storytime at the Co-

chrane Rockville Branch Library. Friday, March 31 and April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and more. Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

First Friday Films at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Friday, April 7, 4 — 6 p.m. Round up the neighborhood crew and catch a full-length feature film the first Friday of every month!

Read 2 Rover at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Thursday, April 20, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. Grades K-2. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, our therapy dogs. Space is limited. Call the Rockville Branch Library at 804-749-3146 or visit the library for more information to register for this rewarding program!

Paint a Triptych Cherry Tree at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 1 — 2 p.m. Ages 14 and up. It’s springtime! Join us as we paint a cherry tree triptych (3 paintings in one!) using common household items.

Black Out Poetry at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, Saturday, April 22, 3 — 4 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry month at the Rockville Library by making poetry using old book pages. This not only creates a fun poetic challenge, but also a visual work of art! Bring a friend, have some snacks, and be creative!

submitted by carolyn Garner, adult public services coordinator.

11:30 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

adult stor ytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Friday, april 28, 10:45 — 11:45 a.m., ages 18 and up. you’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, please join us for adult stor ytime!

Tabletop Gaming at the Mechanicsville

Branch Library, saturday, april 1, 10 a.m. — 2 p .m., a ges 18 and up . Join us at the library for a fun session of tabletop games! h ave fun with a variety of tabletop roleplaying games and learn more about one-shot adventures and longer campaigns!

hula dancing c lass at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Mondays, april 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 a.m. – noon. ages 16 and up. exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily!

spring Break crafternoon at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Monday, april

3, 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. For ages 5-12. Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun!

Playdough Party! at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Friday, april 7, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. ages 3-12 welcome! Looking for a spring Break Boredom Buster? Keep the mess out of your house! roll, flatten, squeeze, and sculpt to your heart’s delight at our Playdough Party!

Upcycled crafting at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 8, 11 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. have any craft ideas you wanted to make with recycled materials but don’t have any saved up? stop by the library and create some upcycled crafts using our recycled materials!

If desired, you may bring your own recycled materials!

science saturday at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 15, 10 a.m. — noon. all ages welcome! calling all future scientists! discover the wonders of science as professors from J. sargeant reynolds communit y college lead you through hands-on demos.

s enior Bingo at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Wednesday, a p ril 26, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. ages 55 and up. need to get out and do something that’s both fun and relaxing? stop by the library for a game of themed Bingo for seniors! Presented by shanna Beaumont, Membership

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Introduction to Genealogy databases at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, saturday, april 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon. ages 18 and up. Interested in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Join us for a brief introduction to Pamunkey regional Library’s genealogy databases: ancestry Library edition and heritageQuest! registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9726204.

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