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Vol. 6 No. 39 | Richmond Suburban News | May 26, 2021

Gill: grads will move inside for ceremonies

YMCA, CAHN offering Mobile Health Clinic

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new school constructed in the county since Laurel Meadow Elementary School opened in 2008.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to build a new, student-centered facility that will unite two schools while honoring the storied histories of both schools and embracing the bright future that this school will create for generations to come,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent. “The new school will be

ASHLAND – Based on Governor Northam’s decision to lift all COVID-19 mitigation measures, including physical distancing requirements and capacity limits, as a result of declining COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccination rates, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, has announced that all four graduation ceremonies will be held indoors in the Farm Bureau Building at the Meadow Event Park.

“We will still hold two ceremonies each on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19,” Gill said.

By hosting the ceremonies indoors, he said it will allow the school division to provide:

a more controlled environment, including air conditioning, for our guests and graduates to avoid any last-minute disruptions due to severe weather (lighting, thunderstorms, downpours, extreme heat, etc.) a more traditional graduation to celebrate our deserving graduates as we draw closer to normalcy an enhanced audio/ visual setup to ensure easy

see ARCHITECT, pg. 3

see INSIDE, pg. 8

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Record crowds fought the heat to celebrate those who have fallen in service to their country at the 2019 Hanover Veterans Memorial Day. The annual Memorial Day ceremony is sponsored by the Hanover Veterans Committee and Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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Michel Zajur, CEO, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Causey, CEO, Capital Area Health Network; Abby Rogers, CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond; Lisa Ramirez, senior vice president of Community Health, YMCA of Greater Richmond; and Jaime McClure, executive director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA; stand outside of the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) mobile health clinic in Ashland on Friday, May 14.

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ICHMOND -- The YMCA of Greater Richmond is announcing a partnership with the Capital Area

Health Network (CAHN) to bring a mobile health clinic to Ashland.

In more rural areas of Virginia, access to affordable

healthcare can be a challenge, particularly for the growing Hispanic population.

The Town of Ashland cursee CLINIC, pg. 8

Holiday being observed virtually HANOVER -- The public is invited to watch the Hanover County Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony that will be released on Monday, May 31.

This year’s pre-recorded ceremony features an introduction from the Hanover Veteran’s Committee chairman, George

Navas, and a speech from guest speaker Dr. Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial located in Richmond.

The committee arranged a special moment of remembrance in honor of John J. Monaghan Jr., a Hanover County native who see HOLIDAY, pg. 8

Architect selected for consolidation of two schools Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, a Charlottesville-based architectural firm, will lead the design of a new elementary school — a consolidation of Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary schools — that is set to open for the 2024-2025 school year.

The announcement was made on Friday, May 21,

by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools

public information officer.

“Additionally, along with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, we will hold a series of input sessions for students, faculty and staff, and the broader community to provide feedback on the design of the consolidated Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary schools,” Whitley said.

The new school building, located on the current John M. Gandy site in Ashland, will be the first

The Universe from the Center: Itemizing science instruments on rover

By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College will be on summer hiatus through August.

We hope to reopen for public viewing in the fall. Watch the web site (https://www.rmc.edu/ keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804752-3210.

Mars explorers Perseverance and Ingenuity are doing well.

The plucky rotorcraft successfully completed its planned 5 test flights (only a small software glitch on flight number 4); because of this performance the mission has been extended.

Originally Perseverance was supposed to abandon the drone and proceed on its primary mission. Now Ingenuity will play the role of advance scout. It has already moved to a new flat “airfield” for future operations.

This month I’d like to itemize the science instruments on the rover itself. Like most NASA/JPL operations, the main instruments are known by acronyms. This is the most sophisticated rover ever built, and its primary mission is to look for evidence of possible life when Mars was warmer and wetter billions of years ago.

Mastcam-Z gets its name from where it is mounted (on the mast), its function (camera) and the ability to zoom to increase magnification. It provides high-definition video, panoramic color imaging, and 3D. (For a 3D video of Ingenuity’s test flight, check out the website: https://mars.nasa. gove/mars2020.)

MEDA – which stands for Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer. Think of this as the rover’s weather station. It collects data on temperature, pressure, wind speed and direction,

and measures the characteristics of the ubiquitous dust blowing in the wind.

MOXIE is the Mars Oxygen In-situ Resource Utilization Experiment – see why we need the acronym? This is an experiment to extract oxygen from the Martian atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It’s small, just 17 kg and 24 × 24 × 31 centimeters.

It can produce about 10 grams of oxygen per hour and it has already done this once. There will be more tests as the mission proceeds. Scaled up for future crewed missions this concept can produce breathable oxygen for astronauts and oxidizer for rockets.

PIXL stands for the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry. It is an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for analyzing rock and mineral samples and it includes a high resolution imaging camera to examine the distribution of chemical in those rocks.

RIMFAX is the Radar Imager for Mars’ Subsurface Experiment. This is a ground penetrating radar unit to measure what’s under the surface.

At frequencies from 150 to

1200 megahertz RIMFAX will take data every 10 cm along the rover’s track. It is capable of measuring as much as 10 meters underground with 15 to 30 cm vertical resolution, and should be capable of detecting water, ice, or salty brines at those depths.

SHERLOC stands for Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals. It packs an ultraviolet laser and is capable of fine scale closeup imaging in black and white or color. For the former the field of view is 2.3 × 1.5 centimeters with resolution of .01 millimeters. The color field of view is 7 millimeters square at .016 millimeter resolution.

Last but not least is SuperCam which is a spectrometer which uses a laser to zap targets to analyze the light from the vaporized samples.

Lunar phases for June: Last Quarter on the 2nd, at 3:26 a.m.; New Moon on the 10th, at 6:54 a.m.; First Quarter on the 17th, at 11:54 p.m.; Full Moon on the 24th at 2:40 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight.

Mercury will be visible in

predawn twilight late in the month. Venus and Mars are visible in evening twilight. Look for brilliant Venus about 20 degrees above west northwest horizon, setting a little after 10 p.m. Mars emerges from twilight about 30 degrees above wester horizon, setting about 11 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn rise about midnight both east southeast. Saturn rises around 11:30 at midmonth, Jupiter an hour later. Both are to the south at dawn.

Our overhead view about three hours after sunset at midmonth finds the constellation Hercules at zenith. If it’s not too hazy (a summer viewing inconvenience for central Virginia) binoculars will allow you to see the globular cluster M13 along the western edge of the square marking the familiar constellation. About 10 degrees east of zenith you’ll find the constellation Lyra, marked by the bright star Vega. Your binoculars should allow you to pick out the Ring Nebula, and the interesting “double double” binary star. The Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major is prominent to the northwest. Following the arc of the “handle” back to the

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west will bring you to Arcturus, about 55 degrees above the horizon. That bright star below and to the left of Saturn is Spica, in the constellation Virgo.

Turning your binoculars to the south will open a rich field of clusters as you look toward the center of our Galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius. To the right of the familiar “teapot” is bright red Antares, which means “against Mars.” And to the east you’ll see the familiar Swan – Cygnus – marked by bright Deneb at the swan’s tail, and the beautiful binary Albireo at the head. Check it out with binoculars or a small telescope.

If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc. edu.

Inaugural Ashland Fellowship Weekend & Bike Festival Rides into Region June 4-6 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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RICHMOND – A new event celebrating motorcycles and faith will come to the region this summer.

The Ashland Fellowship & Bike Festival takes place in the Town of Ashland from June 4-6 and will feature food trucks, live music, motorcycle excursions, multiple vendors, fellowship and prayer.

The event is sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism, The Motorcycle Law Group, Heritage Insurance and the Town of Ashland.

Organizers will launch the three-day

festival at the Richmond Harley Davidson at 12200 Harley Club Dr. from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 4, featuring music from The Crain Brothers Band.

“We’ll have amazing food trucks from Richmond’s renowned culinary scene, along with incredible music,” said Marie Cammock-Payne, event owner and creator. “All of our sponsors have direct ties to the Ashland community and we’re looking forward to inviting visitors to Downtown Ashland to experience the community’s restaurants and attractions.”

The festival continues on Railroad

Avenue between Myrtle and Thompson Streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Attendees will be able to see and take photos of new, vintage and concept motorcycles. Whiskey Rebellion will play live music on Saturday evening.

Throughout the weekend organizers are planning Tithe Rides, guided motorcycle excursions to explore the region.

All proceeds will benefit the Brown Grove Baptist Church.

“The family friendly event is a great opportunity to explore the region, while see BIKE, pg. 7

ReStore hosting Vendor Fair

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue of Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover.

April 18

Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 6900 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering of merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 3200 block of Westwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11400 block of Watkins Road, Rockville.

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

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road/Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Davis Avenue, Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13400 block

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: drugs, 1st offense was reported in the 13500 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.

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

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Forging was reported in the 8100 block of Crestline Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Atlee Road/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building as reported in the 7200 block of Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

April 19

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road/Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10500 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

April 20

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 7300 block of Shannondale Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 9200 block of Ivy Banks Drive, Mechanicsville.

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April 21

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run, personal injury, 7500 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 8600 block of Beatties Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7300 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Shoplifting was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road,

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported

Shoplifting was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

in the 10600 block of Charter Hill Court/Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

April 22

Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 9300 block of Windsor Shade Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9400 block of Assembly Way, Mechanicsville.

MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host a Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, in the ReStore parking lot located at 9159 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A variety of vendors will be taking part.

The ReStore is a non-profit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building

materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. It was established in 2005 to provide a self-sustaining funding source to Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

All Habitat for Humanity ReStores are proudly owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build

ARCHITECT

the Hanover County School Board approved its Capital Improvement Plan, which included funding for the replacement of a to-be-determined elementary school. At a Hanover County School Board work session in May 2018, board members learned through the results of a study requested by the board that Henry Clay Elementary is one of three schools in the county that is in need of replacing.

After touring the three schools identified in the independent study in September 2018, the school board announced its desire to consolidate HCES and JGES as a first step in the long-term capital planning process. In November of that year, the school board held a community information session on the consolidation.

With an architect selected, the community will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on the design of the school.

Students, faculty, and staff will be able to share input during the school day the week of June 7.

Input sessions for the broader community will be held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10; 12 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15; and 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17.

All four community meetings will be held virtually. All that is needed to participate is a computer or mobile device. More information on the meetings will be shared in the near future.

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Use of a computer to commit larceny, $500, was reported in the 10200 block of Old Elijah Lane, Mechanicsville.

one the entire community can be proud of. We will involve our students, families, staff, and the broader community throughout this process as we Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported chart the school’s promising in the 8100 block of path forward together.”

Mechanicsville Turnpike/ According to Whitley, Edgeworth Road, Henry Clay Elementary curMechanicsville. rently serves students in pre-K Failure to appear on a through second grade, with felony charge was reported students then attending John in the 7500 block of County M. Gandy Elementary for third Complex Road, Hanover. through fifth grades. “The two Identity theft, financial loss schools have a longstanding $200, was reported in the partnership and are bonded 14800 block of Gilmans together through a ‘house’ Cross Court, Glen Allen. system that instills important character traits such as innova Simple assault was reported in the 10300 tion, empathy, and respect in block of Leadbetter Road, students,” he added.

Ashland.

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates will oversee the design Assault and battery of a family member was of the building where the two reported in the 7200 block schools will become one. The of Garden Park Lane, firm, which has multiple offices Mechanicsville. in Charlottesville and the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Assault and battery of a family member was Pennsylvania, focuses on proreported in the 7200 block viding student-centered design of Cold Harbor Road, and understanding the needs Mechanicsville. of the modern learner. It has Failure to stop for a school provided design services for 52 bus with flashing lights was elementary school projects in reported in the 10200 block the past 10 years. of Chamberlayne Road, The selection of Crabtree, Mechanicsville.

Rohrbaugh & Associates is the Grand larceny, $500 or latest development in the conmore not from a person, solidation. was reported in the 11000 In February 2018, as part see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4 of its annual budget process,

see ReSTORE, pg. 8

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Hanover Democrats award scholarships to two seniors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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Photo courtesy of the Ashland Museum

Clinton Winston, a formerly enslaved man, established his blacksmith shop on Hanover Avenue across from where Ashland Town Hall is now. Customers entered his blacksmith shop through the double doorway in the middle. On the second floor was an undertaker’s facility and Alice Trotter’s beauty salon. On the right side of the shop was the Winston family home.

Ashland Museum scavenger hunt explores history around town Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Kelly Merrill, a member of the Ashland Museum Board of Directors, and her sons, Trey and Timmy, created three scavenger hunts for the Flex Learning Day in April. Copies of all three can be found on the website, ashlandmuseum.org or at the museum at 105 Hanover Ave.

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There is a scavenger hunt for inside the Museum, around Ashland, and for information found on the website. Each has 10 questions and covers Civil War material. While geared to sixth-graders, all three can be completed by students in other grades.

Do you know the name of the formerly enslaved man who

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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 9100 block of Greenlake Court, Mechanicsville.

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ABIGAIL DOTSON

HENRY LAVINDER

on Virginia state-level campaigns for Alexis Rodgers for Richmond City mayor and Matt Rogers for the House of Delegates.

In addition, she helped with a women’s rights town hall for Jennifer Carroll Foy’s guber-

president of the organization since his sophomore year.

He also served as treasurer of the Virginia Teen Democrats in his junior and senior years.

Lavinder worked the polls on Election Day for the U.S. House of Representatives campaigns of Vangie Williams and Qasim Rashid, as well as for the national campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.

The scholarship was established to honor the late Bobby Ostergren, the former Hanover County registrar for many years, and the late Melissa Dopp, a longtime activist in the Hanover Democratic Committee.

“We are proud that these students have been an example in supporting Democratic candidates and causes,” said Daniel McGraw, chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. “We also thank our members for supporting the scholarships, especially donors Caroline Cooke, Mary Ann Pugh, and Pattie Bland.”

“We are proud that these students have been an example in supporting Democratic candidates and causes.”

DANIEL McGRAW Chair, Hanover Democratic Committee

block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Tuesday, June 8

operated a blacksmith shop on Hanover Avenue near Ashland Town Hall? (The answer can be found in the Museum, in downtown, and online.)

Students can still bring a completed scavenger hunt to the museum for a prize.

New scavenger hunts will be available for the Flex Learning Days in the 20212022 school year.

ANOVER COUNTY -- Two Hanover County students have been named the recipients of the 2021 Melissa J. Dopp/Bobby Ostergren Scholarship, awarded yearly by the Hanover Democratic Committee (HDC) to graduating Hanover County seniors with the highest level of participation and involvement in Democratic campaigns and activities.

Abigail Dotson, Atlee High School, and Henry Lavinder, Mechanicsville High School, will each receive $500 awards.

Dotson, the daughter of Rev. Beth Givens of Mechanicsville and Aaron Dotson of Henrico, plans to

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

April 23

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville.

Stolen goods: buy/receive, see SHERIFF’S, pg. 15

attend either James Madison University in Harrisonburg or the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg to pursue a degree in nursing. She is the co-lead and founder of Generation Ratify Hanover and the co-education director of Generation Ratify VA. Dotson participated in phone banking events for the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden and worked

natorial campaign in March of 2021.

Lavinder, the son of Peggy and Scott Lavinder of Mechanicsville, will attend American University in Washington, D.C., where he intends to major in International Relations and Arabic.

Lavinder has been a member of the Mechanicsville High School Young Democrats throughout his entire high school career, and has served as

MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

ESTHER VIRGINIA HAGUE

HAGUE, Esther "Essie" Virginia, 64, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Her children were by her side.

She was born on March 30, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Ellis Houston Shifflett Jr. and Katherine

Elizabeth Seay; adoptive parents, William Wallace Wilber and Margaret Ruffner Penny Wilber Duncan; and her stepfather, Edwin "Lee" Duncan; two brothers, David Christian Penny and Herbert "Wayne" Penny. She is survived by her beloved and caring children: two daughters, LaVonne Hague and Brittany Hague; and one son, Patrik Hague; two grandsons, Travis Coffman and Sullivan Hague; her best friend, Aubrey Frank Hague Jr.; her loving sister-in-law, Dorothy Penny; six sisters, Yvonne Bettis, Janice Talley, Wanda Butler and JoAnn Wharton, Myra Haigler and Judy Butler; six brothers, Ellis Shifflett III, Steven Shifflett, Howard Seay Jr., Eugene Seay, Jeffrey Seay and Gregory Seay; 16 nieces, including her precious

Deborah Penny; 17 nephews, including her beloved David Penny. Esther was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a gifted musician and played the organ and piano at the Ashland Church of God and later, at the Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church for over 35 years. She was an avid crafter and artist and a true animal lover.

Bingo and yard sales were two of her favorite pastimes. Most importantly, she loved the Lord with all of her heart. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on May 29 at the Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle St., Ashland, Virginia, where services will be held. A private interment of ashes will follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any animal rescue.

Smithson advises voters to be aware of parking at schools on election day

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – General Registrar/Director of Elections Teresa “Teri” Smithson is advising voters planning to cast a ballot in the June 8 Democratic Primary Election about possible parking issues since Hanover County Public Schools will still be in session for the 2020-2021 year.

“Historically, the primaries were always held the second Tuesday in June, which is the last week of school, but during the 2021 legislative session the General Assembly passed SB 1148 moving the primaries to the third Tuesday (schools are closed to stuSMITHSON dents),” Smithson said.

“While we do not anticipate a large turnout for the Democratic Party Primary, we would like to inform the voters that during the hours of 7:30- 8:10 a.m. and 2- 2:45 p.m. the schools are very busy with the

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Smithson said that will cause parking issues at the following elementary schools: z Battlefield Elementary School. z Beaverdam Elementary School. z Cold Harbor Elementary School. z Elmont Elementary School. z Kersey Creek Elementary School. z Laurel Meadow Elementary School. z Mechanicsville Elementary School. z Pearsons Corner Elementary School. z Pole Green Elementary School. z Rural Point Elementary School. z South Anna Elementary School. z Washington Henry Elementary School.

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Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor or those of you who read this column with any frequency, or see my posts on social media, you know that I am very proud of the history of military service in my family. I am blessed to say that no close relatives lost their lives in service to their country.

My father’s two older brothers were in the U.S. Navy in World War II. The oldest, Herman, who I wrote about in December, survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor in 1941.

They had a brother-in-law who also served.

Mom had two brothers-in-law to serve in

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WWII. All five returned home.

Sadly, Mom had a cousin who had been honorably discharged from WWII and was killed for the money the military provided when he was heading home to Kentucky. She also had a cousin who lost his life in Vietnam.

On Monday, we will take the time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives while serving in the U.S. military.

Growing up, the last Monday in May was primarily referred to as Decoration Day, as all graves were adorned with flowers and tributes.

There did, however, remain a commitment to those who had died in military service.

The cemetery in my hometown where several family members are buried will be filled with small flags flying at the gravesites of veterans. It’s quite a scene when you drive up the hill and see flags in every direction. Many markers around Dad’s grave denote the service of men in WWII. Dad was fortunate -- he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps (now Air Force) after graduating from high school in 1946. His military service was after WWII and before the Korean Conflict. He tried to follow his brothers into the Navy, with a great desire to become a pilot, but an eardrum injury as a kid derailed that plan.

He became a military police officer stationed in Long Beach, California. He won

many sharpshooting medals. I think he learned how to properly use pistols and rifles while helping on his maternal grandfather’s farm.

I am five months older than a cousin who became a Blackhawk Helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army in the early 1980s. I mention this often because she --yes, she -- broke the glass ceiling. When she handed her wings to my father, he was overwhelmed with pride. His sister’s youngest child achieved his dream.

I am so proud to live in a county that recognizes the efforts of our veterans and those now serving. To them, we all must say “Thank you.”

Let’s acknowledge those who gave their lives for this nation by saying a prayer. God listens.

Years later, there are still some movies too good to resist

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist You know the feeling. It’s past bedtime, and, as you prepare to turn off the television, a movie comes on whose attraction tempts and urges you to forget the time, relax, and enjoy an old classic.

They are usually movies that, surprisingly, have little appeal for my children and would not rank high on the family movie list at our house. But, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” is one of those classics I just can’t resist, so

I settled back and, ignoring the hour, enjoyed one of the best movies made.

Like many classics, the movie evokes memories of a distinctive time in American history and more specifically in my childhood. We lived a block from the Willow Lawn Theatre, and when the movie arrived for an extended run, it caused quite a stir in our neighborhood.

Entering the lobby of the red suede-themed theatre for my first viewing of the movie, the ice cold air was filled with excitement as couples and families dressed in close-to-Sun-

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day-best gathered before the movie began.

It was a different era, and Americans were knee-deep in an infatuation with the silver screen and going to the movies was a treasured form of leisure.

At the time, “It’s a Mad World” seemed like the ultimate extravaganza of excess and featured almost every famous actor from the top of the A-list to the obscure appearances by everyone from Jack Benny to the Three Stooges.

The story involves a group of

motorists who witness a terrible accident in the California Mountains. A speeding car passes the caravan and is propelled off the road and over a cliff, falling hundreds of feet to the rocky valley below.

The driver is thrown clear of the impact, but is obviously the victim of an unsurvivable accident; but, before he literally kicks the can, the old gangster played by Jimmy Durante, tells the group about buried treasure located miles away in Santa Rosita.

“Do you think you are seriously injured?” one of the motorists asked

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Durante as he struggles for breath.

“Is he kidding?” Durante answers.

That begins a procession that soon reveals the true greed present in even the best of the motorists or their passengers, and the caravan is quickly transformed into a mad dash for the coast and the money.

The group is pursued by a crusty old police captain played by Spencer Tracy, who is initially motivated by the thought of solving a mystery and closing the case of criminal who had been a longstanding thorn in his side.

But, as human nature would have it, he too is tempted by fate and decides to take the money for himself and escape to Mexico.

The movie is packed with an unending list of movie stars, and, even at the time, it seemed almost unreal that such a list of famous characters could be assembled. It certainly would be impossible today, but, during that period, movies like “The Longest Day” included a lengthy list of stars and added to their popularity.

I’m not sure how long the movie ran at the Willow Lawn, but I do remember that, for years that followed, the thesee MOVIES, pg. 7

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SHLAND -- Every year, the Ashland Strawberry Faire offers 10 scholarships to Hanover County Public Schools students and one Randolph-Macon College student.

The Faire committee is proud to have distributed $6,000 in scholarship funds last year, despite not holding the Faire. This was made possible due to the generous donations from vendors, sponsors, and the Faire committee itself.

“We have canceled the Faire for the second time due to the pandemic, but we are determined to provide scholarships to Hanover County Public High Schools and RandolphMacon College again,” Sharon Chidsey, board president, said.

Since the Faire committee cannot tap into general funds, the group is trying to raise money the old-fashioned way.

The Faire is hosting a variety of family-friendly activities such as a walking competition, coloring contest, restaurant competition, strawberry sales, raffle and a celebration on June 12.

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Kiwanis Grill at Carter Park picnic pavilion in Ashland. Lunch is free – until the food runs out!

On the menu is “Lloyd’s Butcher Blend” beef burgers, specialty hot dogs, chips, and soda.

The Berry Walk is a walking competition for all ages.

Each participant will receive an Ashland Strawberry Faire t-shirt. Walking packets may be picked up from 12 to 4 p.m. on May 29 at Carter Park Pool in Ashland. Winners in various categories will receive prizes.

Flat Stella Contest Remember the “Flat Stanley” Contest? Flat Stanley is a traveling contest where kids decorate a pre-drawn figure (Stanley), and take him on fun adventures, snapping a picture with him on their travels. The Faire’s version is “Flat Stella!”

Grab a copy of Flat Stella from any Hanover County library (or download her from the Faire’s website), decorate her with color and designs, and take her on journeys between now and June 11. Snap pictures of Flat Stella on your journeys and post on social media with #FlatStella.

There will be prizes for all participants, as well as prizes for various categories like “most creative” and “farthest traveled.”

Winners will be announced at the Celebration on June 12 at the

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atre often featured movies for long runs that didn’t provide enough variety for a cinemacrazed youth.

We visited the Westhampton Theatre every Saturday morning, and in later years boarded the bus at Willow Lawn to visit movie theaters located in the downtown area.

As I sleepily turned off the television as birds began to chirp outside, I didn’t question my decision to miss most of the night’s sleep. They just don’t make movies like that anymore.

celebrating faith and fellowship,” added CammockPayne. The outdoor event will include COVID-19 protocols.

People can find more information at www.ashlandbikefest.com.

About Richmond Region Tourism Richmond Region Tourism is a private, notfor-profit dedicated to promoting the Region to

Carter Park Pavilion between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Faire is looking for the BEST Strawberry Drinks and Desserts sold in Hanover County restaurants!

Restaurantscansignuponline at Ashlandstrawberryfaire.com

by May 17 to enter a specialty beverage and/or dessert to be sold between June 1-11. The Faire will showcase the participating restaurants at the KickOff on May 29 and take care of publicizing the competition.

Customers can vote online between June 1-11 for their favorites; $1 per vote. The restaurant(s) with the most votes wins the coveted distinction of offering the Best Strawberry Drink and/or Best Strawberry Dessert in Hanover County. Winners will be announced at the Celebration on June 12 at Carter Park Pavilion between the hours of meeting, convention and sports event planners, tour operators and leisure travelers.

The organization represents the cities of Richmond and Colonial Heights, the Town of Ashland and these four counties, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and New Kent.

Richmond Region Tourism operates Visitor Centers at the Robinson House at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Richmond International Airport.

10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Strawberries!

Strawberries can be preordered online from May 3-29.

Strawberries are available by the bucket ($15) or pint ($3). The last day, May 29, the committee will be at Carter Park Pool in Ashland to take pre-orders. May 29 also is the Opening Day for the pool!

Strawberry pick-up is at the Celebration on June 12 at Carter Park picnic pavilion between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Celebration on June 12 The winners for the restaurant competition, Berry Walk and Flat Stella will be announced at the Celebration on June 12 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Grab lunch TO-GO at PJ’s

Donations to the Scholarship Drive are appreciated. Thanks to Ashland Meat Company and the Ashland Kiwanis Club for partnering with the Strawberry Faire for this awesome opportunity!

The Faire committee also will be raffling a basket of goodies and selling Faire swag at the Celebration.

Suzanne DuBose, secretary.

Directors are: Kevin Damian, Bill Gatewood, P.J. Edmonds, Betty LaPlace, Judith McKinney, Leon Stockwell and Dan DiCandilo.

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Saturday, May 29 Kick-Off Event at Carter Park Pool in Ashland z Opening Day of town pool z Berry Walk packet pickup z Flat Stella -- learn more and pick up a copy z Promoting restaurants vying for Best Strawberry Drink and/ or Strawberry Dessert Donations to the z Faire swag sale Scholarship Drive z Pre-order strawberries Folks who simply want to z Saturday, May 29 Faire Swag sale at 216 Thompson St. donate directly to the Scholarship (a Faire Board member) - same day Drive may do so online at Ashlandstrawberryfaire.com 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or mail a check to: Ashland Saturday, June 12 -Strawberry Faire Inc., P.O. Box Celebration at Carter 1973, Ashland, VA 23005.

Park Pavilion in Ashland The Ashland Strawberry z PJ’s Kiwanis Grill -- free burgers, Faire Inc. and the Ashland hot dogs, chips, and soda Kiwanis Club are non-profit (donations appreciated) 501(c)3 organizations. z Pick up pre-ordered strawberries Officers of the Ashland z Faire Swag sale Strawberry Faire Inc. are: z Winners announced (Flat Stella, Sharon Chidsey, president; Berry Walk and Restaurant Bob Flanagan, vice president; competition) Dani Stockwell, treasurer; and

Wreaths Across America and Richmond Harley Davidson to honor fallen heroes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Wreaths Across America and Richmond Harley Davidson will honor our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us a free people in a free nation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, at Richmond Harley Davidson at 12200 Harley Club Drive in Ashland.

The Tom Enroughty event will be a big car, motorcycle, and truck open show.

Trophies will be awarded at 2:30 p.m., with peer judging.

Classes are: antique vehicles, muscle cars, race cars, street/hot rods, motorcycles/exotic cycles, trucks, imports, and exotic vehicles.

There will be raffles, 50/50, and food trucks.

The entry fee at the gate is $15.

Those attending mist wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

For more information, call Richmond Harley Davidson at 804-752-2800 or Tom Enroughty a t804-402-4980 or email enroughty@verizon.net.

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viewing from any seat and to make for a more memorable and joyful sendoff quick access to restrooms, and more How many guests may attend?

With the indoor ceremonies, Gill said they will still be able to accommodate four guests per graduate. Seniors should have completed a school-specific Google Form by the May 14 deadline indicating who their guests will be. If

they did not complete the form, contact your school counselor.

How will students and guests be seated?

Under the revised plan, graduates will be able to sit together at the front of the Farm Bureau Building while guests will be seated together in pods of four. As part of the school district’s continued health and safety measures, graduating seniors will be spaced 3 feet apart, while each pod of four guests also will be 4 feet apart from other groups.

Are face masks required?

“We ask all attendees to be

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homes, community and hope locally and around the world.

This event kicks off Habitat’s campaign to raise funds for a new ReStore

respectful of the health and safety of others and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and the Governor’s associated Executive Order based on the status of your COVID19 vaccination,” Gill added.

“The new guidance states that anyone who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can participate in the vast majority of indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two weeks after a

box truck. The ReStore truck is typically used daily to service Hanover County. Staff members pick up large corporate donations using a 2006 truck with more than 180,000 miles.

In addition to valuable pickups from donors, the truck also is used to recover

single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.”

Individuals who are fully vaccinated may choose not to wear a mask, and all unvaccinated guests are asked to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. Additionally, those who may already be fully vaccinated but wish to continue to wear a face mask at the ceremonies should do so with the school division’s full support.

“We are greatly looking forward to celebrating our seniors in just a few short weeks and this updated plan draws us one step closer to the light at the

and transport recyclable materials.

As always, proceeds from the ReStore fund their vision to ensure everyone has a decent place to live.

Vendor fees and special sale items throughout the ReStore during the June 5 event will go towards the purchase of

end of the pandemic tunnel.

Thank you for your continued support,” the superintendent concluded.

Joining him in sharing the updated news were: Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent of Instructional Leadership; Dr. Robert Staley, director of Secondary Education; Dr. John Wheeler, principal, Atlee High School; Kristina Reece, principal, Hanover High School; Charles Stevens, principal, Mechanicsville High School; and Christopher Martinez, principal, Patrick Henry High School.

a new Restore truck.

To learn more about the organization, visit www.hanoverhfh.org.

Information submitted by Amanda Gunter, director of Community Engagement, Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

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An exam room in the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) mobile health clinic was on display Friday at Ashland Junction Shopping Center

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This dental exam room is part of the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) mobile health clinic on display at Ashland Junction Shopping Center.

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rently lacks direct access to pediatric care. To help meet the need, the YMCA and

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Friday morning to launch the mobile health unit at Ashland Junction Shopping Center at 167 Junction Drive in Ashland.

With the community at the heart of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, the need became apparent by recognizing the diversity and changing fabric of the community.

The YMCA is partnering with CAHN, a non-profit

whose mission is to provide high quality, accessible and culturally responsive healthcare, to ensure the healthcare needs of the growing Hispanic population in Ashland are met.

The newly-launched mobile health clinic will be stationed at the Ashland Junction Shopping Center. Basic healthcare services will be offered to children and adults.

Among those taking part in the ribbon cutting were: Tracy Causey, CEO, Capital Area Health Network; Michel Zajur, CEO, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Abby Rogers, CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond; Lisa Ramirez, senior vice president of Community Health, YMCA of Greater Richmond; and Jaime McClure, executive director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA.

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served, protected, and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. The Gold Star family of John J. Monaghan Jr. -- his brother, Jerry Monaghan, and his nephew, John J. Monaghan II -- were invited to participate in this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

Jerry Monaghan honored his brother during the wreath laying ceremony and was escorted by Tom Rummel, captain of the Honor Guard and member of the American Legion Post 175, and Herb Melson, captain of the Honor Guard and member of the VFW Post 9808.

Taps were played by Edward Baggett, member of the Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 175.

Visit www.facebook.com/ HanoverParksRec or www.youtube.com/HanoverParksRec to view the pre-recorded Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 31.

In honor of Memorial Day, the Hanover County Parks & Recreation department is offering a discount for memorial brick pavers purchased online at www.hanovercountyparksrec.com from May 31 through June 6.

The Hanover County Veteran’s Committee encourages residents and visitors to pay their respects at the Hanover County Veteran’s Memorial on Memorial Day, located at Hanover Wayside Park. Hanover Wayside Park is located on U.S. 301 about a mile north of Hanover High School.

For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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Hanover shuts out Raiders in tight game

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – When the Atlee and Hanover softball teams meet, each team expects to be tested. Friday night at Hanover, each team found their expectations met.

Both pitchers, Atlee’s Kara Hammock and Hanover’s Julia Cuozzo, turned in solid performances. Hammock struck out four, Cuozzo nine. The defenses behind them made no errors.

Each pitcher gave up one walk and five hits.

But Hanover made sure more of its hits did damage, beginning with Julia Mardigian’s solo home run in the fourth inning and ending with Lilly Parrish’s bloop single that drove in two runs in the sixth that paced the Hawks to a 3-0 victory.

“They’re a really good team, and Kara does a really good job on the mound. She’s tough,” said Atlee head coach Mike Rohr. “I didn’t think we did a really good job with our approach at the plate the first four innings. The second time around, I thought we did much better and we started getting something out of it. Our three games have been like that – each one of them.”

Atlee head coach Tom McIntyre could not complain.

“I told the team at the end there that they executed our game plan exactly how we asked them to do it,” McIntyre said. “You have a very talented pitcher on [Hanover’s] side. You have a very good team on that side.”

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Hanover’s Lilly Parrish bloops a single into right field that drove in two runs in the Hawks’ 3-0 shutout of visiting Atlee Friday.

Atlee’s leadoff batter, Kelly Ayer, wasted no time getting in the hit column with a single in the first at-bat of the game. But

“We were in a great game quite get that timely hit to push none of the batters following her could get her home. It was and a tight game,” McIntyre a run in. If we had, it could have a scenario that seemed stuck on said. “We had several opportunities to score. We just didn’t repeat for both teams. see TIGHT GAME, pg. 10

ASHLAND – Over the past few years, Hanover High School’s boys and girls tennis teams have established themselves as the best in the county – and among the best in the state. The Hawk girls won three straight state championships before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19 last year. They were state runners up the two years before their state championship run began.

As for the Hawk boys, they were runners-up two straight years before the 2020 season was cancelled.

The Hanover teams would like to pick up in 2021 where they left off in 2019, and began their campaign to again contend for a state title in fine fashion Thursday by each team notching a 5-0 victory over its counterpart from Courtland in the Region 4B semifinals.

The Hawk girls began see FINALS, pg. 12

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Alvis powers Hanover to win over Raiders competed through six innings of baseball tonight,” Hart said.

“That’s all you can ask as a coach.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Hanover first baseman Brett Alvis made his presence felt, and his at-bats count, at Patrick Henry Tuesday night.

Alvis belted a three-run home run to put the Hawks ahead for good in the second inning and knocked in another run with a double in the fourth to give his team most of the runs it needed for a 14-6 victory over the Patriots.

His second-inning home run ignited a Hanover offense that went down in order in the first inning.

“We had a couple of bad at-bats in the first inning,” Alvis said. “Then we finally got some guys on base.”

Patrick Henry starting pitcher Eoin Rossman got the first two Hawk batters of the second inning out. But then he gave up back-to-back walks to Charlie Rohr and Nolan Williamson.

That set the table for Alvis, who wasted no time pouncing.

“I just kind of stuck with my approach, sat on the first pitch and drove it,” Alvis said. “It was a pretty good pitch.”

The energy level changed in the Hanover dugout after Alvis’ big blast.

“After the top of the first we were kind of flat, didn’t have a lot of energy,” Alvis said. “[Hanover starting pitcher] Chase Hustead did his thing and got three outs pretty quick, so we were kind of feeling a little bit better. After the home run, I just felt like everything was up from that point.”

Alvis finished the evening perfect at the plate, going 2-for2 with two walks in his four appearances at the plate in the Plummer and Charlie Rohr game. each went 2-for-4 with a double Two other Hanover hit- and two RBI. ters hit for extra bases: Caden But the Patriots had their

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Hanover 14, Patrick Henry 6 Hanover 030 420 5 — 14 10 1 P. Henry 100 400 1 — 6 6 1 Hustead, Barnette (4), Plummer (4) and Peebles. Rossman, Bradley (4), Kaczmarek (5), Brizendine (5), Simmons (7), Herbert (7) and Moore.

Highlights — HAN: Brett Alvis 2-for-3, HR, 2B, 4 RBI; Caden Plummer 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 4K; Charlie Rohr 2-for-4, 2B, 2RBI; Seth Keller 3B, 3 RBI; Hustead 7K; PH: Rossman 2-for-3, 3B, 2B, RBI; Cole Mallory 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI.

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Above, Hanover’s Brett Alvis hits a double in the fourth inning of the Hawks’ 14-6 win over host Patrick Henry Tuesday. Left, Hanover’s William Flora steals second as Patrick Henry shortstop Cole Mallory tries to haul in the pickoff throw

share of highlights. Rossman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI, and Cole Mallory went 2-for-4 with a

coach Tyler Kane. “They made all the routine plays and their pitchers threw enough strikes to keep us off-balance with some good off-speed pitches as well.

“Our guys battled at the plate. We had some really good two-out at-bats, some really good two-strike at-bats. . . . We ended up winning by eight, but it was closer than the score showed.”

Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart thought his Patriots double and two RBI. “Patrick Henry gave us gave their all.

“It kind of got away from everything we wanted coming in here,” said Hanover head us at the end, but I thought we

been a different game.”

Hanover’s Mardigian broke the stalemate by knocking herself in. With one out in the fourth inning, she got around on a Hammock pitch and drove it over the center field fence.

The pitch she hit was a good one.

“It was a good drop ball,” McIntyre said. “When Hammock came out, she looked right at it and said, ‘Man, I threw a great drop.’ Mardigian just hit it. . . . She just reached down there and got one. It was a great pitch. It was a great spot for the pitch. It was everything that we wanted out of it.

Great hitters hit pitcher’s pitches sometime.”

Hammock didn’t let the dinger rattle her, setting down the Hanover side in fifth inning.

But Hanover’s No. 9 batter, Alyssa Broaddus, opened the Hawk sixth with a single and was sacrificed to second by see TIGHT GAME, pg. 11

Tough Atlee, Hawk scrap ends in 0-0 draw

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – There may have been a dearth of goals in Atlee’s girls soccer fixture at Hanover Friday night, but there was no shortage of action, especially in front of each team’s respective goals.

Atlee’s freshman goalkeeper Sarah Robinson and Hanover’s senior goalkeeper Tallulah Miller proved the death knell for their respective opponents’ offenses – the teams totaled 24 shots between them – in a 0-0 draw.

By the time it was over, Robinson finished with 11 saves and Miller four.

“It was it was a pretty contested contest,” said Hanover head girls soccer coach Manny Tavares. “I think I think we had a better run of play but you know anyone could have said either way – but I I do feel we had the better run of play. We just couldn’t finish. . . . If we had gotten more shots on target it might have been a little bit better.”

Atlee coach JoEllen Jacobs was proud of her team’s efforts.

“It was a good game. I’m proud of the girls, proud of the effort,” Jacobs said. “Sometimes it’s just hard to get that ball over the line.”

The defenses locked down like a vice in the box. Neither keeper shied away from onrushing attackers. They leapt, they dove, they scrambled on the ground when need be. And when they couldn’t quite get their hands on the ball, their back line stepped in, clearing ball after ball from the box.

Both teams also had their share of shots just off target.

“We were peppering them the first half pretty bad,” Tavares said. “Mainly we were just not even getting them on target.”

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But some were on target, and there were plenty of balls that were near misses – even in the two five-minute overtime periods that followed regulation. Both teams had hard shots toward goal that went a bit wide.

The action see-sawed throughout the night.

Sometimes Hanover seemed in control, sometimes Atlee.

“We were dominant in certain parts of the game, but I think in the second half was it was even,” Tavares said.

“Right in through overtime it was even. We might have had a slighter edge, but still, I would not call either side dominant.”

Tavares said both sides had their chances, but excitement may have prevented either team from making good on them.

“Where we faltered yesterday was, again, shots on target,” Tavares said. “I think the excitement of the game, and knowing that we were knocking on the door, we just couldn’t get the

Left, Hanover forward Ronin von Ofenheim (4) and Atlee midfielder Emily Neff (6) battle for the ball near the edge of the box as Raider goalkeeper Sarah Robinson (far left) keeps watch in the Hawks’ 0-0 draw with visiting Atlee Friday. Bottom left, Hanover goalkeeper Tallulah Miller launches a goal kick. Above, Hanover forward Estella Gajarsky-Prado gets the ball.

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Alexis Currie, and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Mardigian walked and advanced to second on defensive indifference.

One out later, Parrish blooped a singled down the right foul line between Atlee’s first baseman and right fielder. Broaddus and Mardigian scored to make it 3-0.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

more precise shots on goal.

“I feel that was a big factor in the game but it goes for both because I think we’ve all had chances and neither team scored. They were so wound up in the speed of the game. If

they had slowed down a bit, you know, both sides could have capitalized on their chances.”

That excitement is what one should expect from the two rivals, Jacobs said.

“Every time we play them,

it’s just a big rivalry – a good, hometown rivalry,” Jacobs said.

“It’s fun to play them, and a challenge.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Hanover 3, Atlee 0 Atlee 000 000 0 — 0 5 0 Hanover 000 102 x — 3 5 0 Hammock and Bucholz.

Cuozzo and J. Currie. W: Cuozzo. L: Hammock.

Highlights — ATL: Ayer 2-of3; Hammock 2-of-3; Bucholz 2B; HAN: Mardigian HR; Parrish 2-of-3, 2 RBI; Cuozzo 9K.

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Aiming high . . . and finishing first

Joel Klein for The Local

Hanover No. 2 Charles Adams returns a volley in a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Courtland’s Gabe Avelino in a Region 4B boys tennis team semifinal at Hanover High School Thursday. The Hawks swept Courtland 5-0 to advance to the Region final.

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the season with two seniors and one junior opting out of the season. But they had one key returner: reigning singles champion Raine Weis, who handily defeated Courtland’s Mac Watkins 6-1, 6-0 in the girls semifinal at Courtland.

The other Hawk winners were Jordan Wood, Juliann Webster, Kate Tunstall and Jamison Poythress. The other singles player, Danielle Woodward, was leading before play was suspended.

“We had a young team, but it was actually kind of amazing,” said Hanover head girls tennis coach Lindsey Wyeth Hein.

“All these kids have gotten so much better, despite the fact that we had such a short season.

Normally we start in February.

We started April 12. You can see a massive amount of improvement and they all are excited to be out there.”

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Woodard and Noah Cole all won in the Hawk boys sweep of the Cougars in the semifinals.

The Hanover teams faced their counterparts from Eastern View in the region finals Monday after this edition went to press.

The Region 4B singles and doubles tournaments will be held in Mechanicsville this week. Hanover hosts all three rounds of the girls singles and doubles tournaments.

Mechanicsville hosts the first two rounds of the boys singles and doubles tournaments, with the finals at Hanover.

The top four seeds – including top-seeds Weis in girls singles, Weis and Webster in girls doubles and Belote in boys

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Left, things are looking up for Atlee sophomore Lora Chandler as she wins the girls pole vault with vault of 10 feet in a Hanover County quad meet Saturday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Jayden Mines clears 5 feet, 10 inches to tie Atlee’s Keith Green for first in the boys high jump.

singles along with second-seed Belote and Adams in boys doubles – in each bracket will have a bye the first day of the singles and doubles tournaments Wednesday.

Local participants in the first round of the singles and doubles tournaments include Mechanicsville’s Brianna Velasco and Patrick Henry’s Emma Goldman in girls singles; Velasco and Megan Davis and Goldman and Sarah Hammond in girls doubles; Mechanicsville’s Preston Edmonds and Patrick Henry’s Lance Finnegan in boys singles; and Edmonds and Matthew Lavinder and Finnegan and Holt Oley in boys doubles.

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Vehicular heatstroke dangers increase as temperatures rise Virgina Department of Motor Vehicles urges parents, caregivers and pet owners to be responsible and ‘look before you lock’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – In 2020, 24 children in the United States

died as a result of being left in an unattended hot vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA).

As temperatures begin to climb, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted: VAR2021-00001, ROBYN WOOD Requests a variance from Section 26-31(6) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that family homestead lots shall front upon a private drive or road which is in a right-of-way no less than 20.0 feet in width. The requested variance is for 8.0 feet, which would allow a family homestead lot to have frontage on a minimum right-of-way width of 12.0 feet. The property is identified as GPIN 8726-60-1094, consisting of approximately 15.31 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Nedam Lane (private road) approximately 1,050 feet east of its intersection with Pine Hill Road (State Route 717). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry ZRC2021-00003, FALLING CREEK ESTATES, L.L.C. Requests an appeal of the decision of the zoning administrator pursuant to §15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia, which specifies an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the locality affected by any decision of the zoning administrator. The requested appeal is regarding the Falling Creek Estates Preservation Lot, identified as GPIN 7860-65-9120, consisting of approximately 41.33 acres, zoned RC, Rural Conservation District, located at the terminus of Poplar Valley Place (private road) approximately 1,800 feet south of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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(DMV) urges parents and caregivers to never leave children unattended in a vehicle – even for a minute – no matter the temperature.

When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, a car can heat up to 100 degrees in just 10 minutes.

Parking in the shade and rolling down the car’s windows have little effect on inside temperature, and as time goes by the temperature rises.

Children have died from heatstroke in cars when outside temperatures were as low as 60 degrees.

“As the weather is warming up in the Commonwealth and we are traveling more frequently, we need to establish habits that will help keep our children and pets safe when

we get out of our vehicles,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “All hot car deaths are preventable and we -- as parents, caregivers, and bystanders -- have a responsibility to keep those more vulnerable to heatstroke safe.”

Both children and pets are especially prone to being harmed by heatstroke.

Children heat up three to five times faster than adults, according to kidsandcars.org.

Pets cannot sweat like humans; they can only cool down through panting, according to the Humane Society of the United States.

High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage in pets and even death.

A good rule of thumb is to

always “look before you lock,” NHTSA says.

Drivers are encouraged to check the back seats of their vehicle before locking it and walking away.

A helpful reminder may be to keep a stuffed animal or pet’s toy in the back seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when a child or pet is in the back seat.

Additionally, caregivers should be mindful of the dangers of heat when traveling with the elderly.

As people age, it becomes more difficult to regulate temperature and the ability to sweat decreases, making the elderly more at risk of heatstroke than younger adults, according to the National Institutes of Health.

‘Best in Nature’ theme of photo contest Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Seniors who enjoy capturing images of the beauty in nature

— this contest is for you.

Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care would like to see your “Best in Nature.”

The photo deadline is 5

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p.m. on Tuesday, June 1.

Heritage Green will display all photos in its lobby.

Winners will be announced on June 15 during a special reception.

To enter, you must be age 65 or older; no professional photographers.

Photo requirements: 5x7 color or black and white, and include the location and month/year image was taken.

Entries can be submitted by mail or drop off with attention to Holly Carson at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd., Mechanicsville, VA, 23111.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

For questions or more information, call 804-7467370.

Everything you need to know about taking care of azaleas acidic soil that is a pH between 3.7 to 6.5 to thrive. Neutral soil pH is 7.

A soil test for where you want to plant these beauties may be wise before you dig.

The soil test will determine

By Carol Brown Master Gardener hat are those wonderful splashes of color in almost everyone’s yard right about now? Azaleas!

These much-beloved shrubs are not only popular in the Richmond area but range from New Jersey to Florida and west to eastern Texas. So, can I plant them and forget them? Well, almost. Azaleas sold in this area are not native and, therefore, need a little bit of care.

The choices are the spring evergreen bloomers, spring and fall evergreen rebloomers, and spring deciduous bloomers that drop their leaves in the fall. All prefer light shade.

Full sun weakens the plants and makes them vulnerable to attack by insects and disease.

If possible, avoid the stronger afternoon sun.

Also, the best location would have a slight slope to the east or north due to the drying winter winds from the west and south. Trees make a good wind block, but space them a distance from the base of any tree.

Azaleas do not “need” to be pruned, but if a shape is desired or there are broken or damaged limbs, prune lightly after they have bloomed for the season.

If you wait until August or after for spring bloomers, you are removing next year’s bloom "set."

Do not do a general pruning during the first year after planting.

So what is the best planting regimen? When planting

any azalea, dig a hole twice the width but the same depth of the pot or root ball of the plant plus one inch. Make sure the bottom of the hole is firm so the plant does not sink.

For initial planting, make

sure the azalea sits one inch above the surrounding soil level because after watering, the plant may settle. Loosen the root ball gently if the roots are growing in a circle when removed from a pot, and then use the surrounding soil to fill in the hole.

Azaleas prefer loamy soil to hard clay, which doesn't drain well.

Azalea roots are shallow and they need water to remove the air pockets from the area around the roots for good soil contact. Adding a layer of mulch, such as leaves, compost, and shredded bark to the planting will protect the roots and help retain moisture.

Most new plantings need water once a week for the first year, even in winter, to prevent the roots from drying out. Dry roots cannot take up nutrients and will therefore die.

As for feeding, azaleas like

which soil amendments, if any, to add.

As with all flowering shrubs, Insect pests can be a challenge. The usual suspects are azalea bark scale, lace bugs, azalea caterpillar, leaf miners, and white flies.

As soon as damage is seen, treat with something like insecticidal soap or neem oil to stop the damage and save the plant. These remedies will not generally soak through a cocoon and plants may need another application when the cocoons have been abandoned.

An early fall application would be helpful for caterpillars and lace bugs. For more specific controls, see the current Virginia state extension recommendations.

Disease is another form of azalea attack.

Many ornamental trees and shrubs are susceptible to Phytophthora root and crown

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

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road/Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Driving on restricted license BAC 0.02 was reported

rot. This fungus is often caused by excessively wet ground and will spread to other plants.

Wilt can be a sign of too much water as well as not enough.

Before you water a plant, check the ground for moisture.

If the leaves look like someone added talcum powder, that’s powdery mildew.

Good air circulation helps prevent this, but if you notice mildew affecting new growth, fungicides are available just for this disease.

The best defense, however, is choosing natives and cultivars of azaleas that are less susceptible to powdery mildew.

Yet another culprit is gall, a soft, fleshy growth caused by fungus located mainly on or near leaves. If you have a small number of plants, cut off those portions with this growth and burn or bury them, being sure to use a 91 % alcohol solution to clean tools after cutting.

They are highly transferrable to other plants.

For large numbers of shrubs, refer to the VCE Publications 456-017 and 456-018 for treatment recommendations.

Azaleas are glorious in their diversity of color, bloom size, and bloom time. Spring in Virginia is defined by the visual impact these flowering shrubs have, and with care in planting and maintenance, your garden will reward you year after year with the beauty and good health of these plants. Now that you know what to do, plant an azalea or two or three or . . .!

----Sources for this article: hppt://pubs.et.vt.edu, cals.ncsc. edu. and UMich.edu. in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI, BAC .15 to .20, 1st offense, was reported in the 8300 block of Shady Grove see SHERIFF’S, pg. 16

Photos courtesy of Preservation Virginia

Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will present a family-friendly outdoor living history event on Saturday, May 29. Attendees can explore 18th century historic food-ways, fashion, music, encampment, drills, and the firings of muskets with over 30 costumed interpreters. They also will be able to see what a detachment of Hanover Militia could have looked like at the outbreak of the American Revolution.

Living history event spotlighting 18th century scheduled for May 29 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – A familyfriendly outdoor living history event will be held on Saturday, May 29, at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown. Those attending will be able to explore 18th century historic food-ways, fashion, music, encampment, drills, and the firings of muskets with over 30 costumed interpreters and see what a detachment of Hanover Militia could have looked like at the outbreak of the American Revolution.

In April of 1775, Royal Governor Lord Dunmore stole a portion of the gunpowder supply of the colony of Virginia from the magazine at Williamsburg. On May 2, Patrick Henry would lead 60 mounted volunteers, known as the “Hanover Independent Company,” to rally at Newcastle on the Pamunkey River and ride with him to demand the powder’s return or just compensation. The remainder of the Hanover militia stood ready, under arms, training, and ready for the coming revolution.

Demonstrations will include: z 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Cooking will be ongoing throughout the day in the kitchen z 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: “Shoulder Your Firelock” Drill Demonstration – (front yard of the house) z 12 and 3 p.m.: “The Sound of Discipline” Music Demonstration (steps of the house) z 1 p.m.: “What Do I Put in My Backpack?” (demonstration specifically for children) (camp) z 4 p.m.: “All Free Men 16 to 50 Years” Militia Inspection and Dismissal (front yard of the house) The fee is $5 per person or $10 per carload, to be paid the day-of onsite. See the event page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/1566813846857527 for more details or call 804227-3500. Dawn Burnett is the co-site coordinator of Scotchtown, which is located at 16120 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam.

Scotchtown is a Preservation Virginia Historic Site.

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Ashland Museum offers walking tours of Woodland Cemetery Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Ashland Museum will offer two guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery in June.

Susan Tucker, Woodland Cemetery administrator, will lead a tour at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, and Thursday, June 10.

Ashland did not have a cemetery prior to 1862. As soldiers were dying in makeshift hospitals around town, land was needed for a cemetery. Citizens and Confederate officers purchased land outside of town and established

Woodland Cemetery.

With property purchased from Betsy Hogg Tinsley, a free Black woman, the small burial ground expanded, and, in 1876, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter to Woodland Cemetery.

Ground penetrating radar in 2015 established site of the first graves.

Today, Woodland Cemetery is the final resting place for over 6,000 individuals, all of whom have interesting stories.

“Join us either night when Susan Tucker will share the stories of just a few of these

Photos coutesy of Ashland Museum

Guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery are scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 3 and 10.

people with ties to Ashland – our founders, RandolphMacon College professors and

presidents, Secretariat’s owner, an Ashlander connected to the aftermath of abolitionist John Brown’s execution, and Ashland’s connection to yellow fever research,” Ashland

Jobs for Virginia Graduates honors senior at Mechanicsville High School MECHANICSVILLE – Eric Drozdowicz, a senior at Mechanicsville High School, was recognized as the Eastern Region Resume Competition Winner during the Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) 2021 Spring Leadership Day. Eric works part-time for Publix and plans to attend Radford University in the fall.

The JVG program builds on the national model for the Jobs for America's Graduates

by preparing students for high school graduation and transitioning from school to work.

The JVG program at Mechanicsville High School is a two-year program; students complete their first year as a senior and the second year, after graduation, provides follow-up assistance.

Information submitted

by Justin Mattingly, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

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Museum spokesperson Betsy Hodges said.

Both walking tours will last 75 to 90 minutes.

Museum members and students are free and non-

members are $15.

Details and registration information can be found at ashlandmuseum.org or leave a voice message at 804-3687314.

Hanover Salutes Program to be held virtually Friday Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Graduating seniors in Hanover County Public Schools that are enlisting in the United States military, have received an ROTC Scholarship, or an appointment at a military academy will be honored at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 28, during the 5th Annual Hanover Salutes Program that will be held virtually.

Those eligible to participate are encouraged to email their career counselor as soon as possible to RSVP and fill out a registration form.

Hanover Salutes is an opportunity to recognize students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces after graduation.

“Although we are unable to conduct our traditional in-person Hanover Salutes program due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related health concerns, we are pleased to share that we are honoring our future heroes with a video release on social media, similar to last year,” Chris R. Whitley, HCPS public information officer, said.

The program will be available on the school dis-

trict’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, “where we will recognize and celebrate all graduating seniors who have made commitments to serve in the United States Armed Forces, will be attending United States Military Academies, or have accepted ROTC scholarships,” Whitley said.

“Additionally, we will provide each student with a certificate, unit coin, and copies of the printed program in early June. Thank you for your support of our students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Services after graduation,” he added.

ERIC DROZDOWICZ were reported in the 7500 block of Normans Bridge Road, Hanover.

DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 1600 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7200

BAC .20, was reported in the 800 block of England Street, Ashland.

block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Totopotomoy Trail, Ashland.

DWI, 2nd within 5 years,

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville.