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Vol. 7 No. 4 | Richmond Suburban News | September 22, 2021

Cruise-In community joins 300th celebration

Hanover High hosts vintage car expo

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local

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n any given Saturday evening traveling down Route 301 in Hanover County, it’s hard to predict how many or what kind of vintage vehicles you may encounter on the journey.

They’ve been dubbed the Cruise-In community, and they regularly visit various sites in the area recreatJim Ridolphi/For The Local ing scenes from decades ago that resemble the set of Happy Melvin Frame Hanover resident and vintage car enthusiast, Days or Grease. The gatherings stands beside his 1952 Allstate, a car sold by Sears through its catalog in the early 1950s. are undeniably social, but the real common denominator for 300th Celebration. the owners. In many cases For the hundreds who some of the vehicles were purthis crowd is the decades old came just to browse, the chased from the dealer and automobiles.

Last week, more than a attachment seemed more nos- passed down through generahundred of those vintage car talgic. Fathers accompanying tions. enthusiasts and their vehicles young sons were immediately Others attempt to recapmade a stop at Hanover High drawn to vehicles that resem- ture a memorable time in their School for a Classic Car Cruise bled ones owned by their lives by finding and restoring In sponsored by Hanover fathers and sat in their drive- a car similar to the one they Parks and Recreation. The ways. Each car brought back owned during that period. event was cancelled last year, a memory.

Mark Duval displayed Standing beside a 1955 a 1975 Chevrolet Caprice and this year’s crowd was anxious to display the results of Chevrolet, one browser Classic convertible that has years of labor, love and mon- replied, “this is just like the car been in his family since it was my Dad owned.” etary investment. purchased. “It’s been passed The sentimental value of down through the family,” The event was made even more special by its presence on the — in some cases — price- Duval said. the list of events for Hanover’s less automobiles isn’t lost on see CRUISE-IN, pg. 2

Hanover Tavern’s AutumnFest welcomes visitors this weekend

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local Hanover County continues its 300th anniversary celebration this weekend with Hanover AutumnFest at Hanover Tavern from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. this Saturday.

The event has evolved since its inception in 2016, and this year’s event features a variety of activities for the entire family.

“Hanover Tavern Foundation wanted an event for families with no admission and plenty of activities for the kids. There were food trucks, various vendors, a 5K run, petting zoo, and family oriented programs,” Hanover Tavern Foundation Executive Director David Deal said.

Organizers recognized the popularity and wide appeal of the event and have tweaked the list of attractions through the ensuing

years.

“We were pleased with the turnout and it was obvious that our demographic was broad and included many families with young children,” Deal said. “Moving forward, we improved the food, the entertainment, and added more family activities.”

After a year off due to the COVID pandemic, Deal said his team is anxious and excited to welcome visitors back this year.

“Hanover AutumnFest is now our signature community event of the year,” Deal said.

“The Tavern grounds become the backdrop for a full day of food, fun, and music.” see AUTUMNFEST, pg. 4

McFarland named RSN managing editor

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local Richmond Suburban News (RSN) is proud to announce the appointment of Powhatan Today editor Laura McFarland to Managing Editor of all of its publications including The Mechanicsville Local, the Ashland-Hanover Local, The Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today.

McFarland has served as editor of Powhatan Today for the past seven years and will continue in that role with additional managerial duties.

McFarland said she is excited to assume her new role and looks forward to continuing her commitment to local journalism and RSN. “Getting the news that I had been named managing editor was both exciting and daunting,” she said. “Having worked for Richmond

Suburban News for seven years, I feel like I have a good knowledge of our news organization and am so proud of the products we produce in the counties we cover,” she added.

During the past years, McFarland LAURA MCFARLAND has formed working relationships and friendships with the RSN staff and has gained a healthy respect for the job they do. “Each member of our staff carries the workload of several people as they endeavor to see MCFARLAND, pg. 8

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He’s been the caretaker of the 46-year old family heirloom for the past seven or eight years. “The car was in excellent condition when I got it and it only needed some TLC,” he said. “The car only has 66,800 miles on it, so it hasn’t needed a lot of work.”

Duval considers himself a member of that Cruise-In community. “I try to go to as many of these as I can and when I have the time,” he said.

“The people here are fun and knowledgeable and I like looking at all the cars, what came out or the factory and the modifications they’ve made.”

And while almost every entry represents a significant investment of time and money, there’s another factor present at these events. “They take real pride in these cars,” Duval said.

He explained his connection to the Caprice in an interesting way. “I have two vintage cars,” Duval said. “I will never sell this one, but I might sell the other one.”

Some of the onlookers search for specific makes and models that provide a brief glimpse to a past they remember fondly.

“I had a 1967 Camaro, so I always like to look at those when I come to these events,” Steve Howard said. “I love these old cars and it brings back memories for me.”

Parks and Recreation registered the incoming vehicles and provided raffle drawings during the three-hour event.

Recreation Program Director Marcy Durrer said the turnout was amazing considering it was the first Classic Car Cruise-In

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Mark Duval displayed a Chevrolet Caprice convertible that has been in his family since purchased new.

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Last week’s Cruise-In attracted fans of all ages to view automobiles from a bygone era.

held since the pandemic.

This is the fifth year for the event with two cruise-ins held annually, and Durrer said the popularity has increased and attracts fans of all ages.

“It’s a great multi-generational opportunity for a family outing,” she said. “Some of these kids get to see the era of their grandparents or parents.”

Durrer said the nostalgia factor is big, but the vehicles and their owners are the real stars of the event. “They take so much pride in their cars and this is an amazing opportunity for them to show them off,” she said. “It’s all here — fun, family, food, a little music and a great atmosphere. And we’re also part of the County’s 300th Birthday Celebration. I think this is what we need at this time.”

NAPA in Ashland and Texas Roadhouse donated door prizes for raffle winners at the event.

Hanover County Administrator John Budesky is a vintage truck owner and enthusiast and displayed his

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C-10 pickup at the show. He was also one of those fathers enjoying the vintage vehicles with his son.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better day for this event,” he said. “It’s really the community that makes this a great event.

It’s a great family opportunity and one more event in our 300th recognition.”

Budesky said it was refreshing to see a younger generation appreciating a group of cars, most of them 50 years old. He also referenced the nostalgia factor and its importance to the car culture.

“I have a ’71 pick-up over there. My grandfather had the same truck,” he said. “The memories these vehicles bring back from childhood and sharing that with their kids and grandkids can create memories for the next generation.”

Budesky also noted the element of camaraderie that permeates the Cruise-In community.

“There are Ford guys, Chevy guys, Pontiac guys, but at the end of the day, they all appreciate each other and the efforts they put in to these cars,” Budesky said. “Some of these folks I’ve talked to today are on their third show of the day. It’s a lifestyle for a number of these folks.”

Melvin Frame spent most of his day answering the question, “What is it?”

He sat beside possibly the most unique vehicle in last week’s show, a 1952 Allstate.

“Sears sold the car and it was based on a model manufactured by the Henry J Company.

The retail giant sold almost everything from its catalog, and for a couple of years in the early 1950s, sold the Allstate through the catalog for pick up at selected locations.”

He found the car at another popular Cruise-In held at Brunettis Express, and after some negotiation with the owner, purchased the vehicle, one of 2,600 made that year.

Frame admits there’s little left of the original car, pointing to an Oldsmobile engine that sits under the hood. The car is a combination of a variety of parts from various makes and models.

“It’s got an S-10 frame and it has Ford, Datsun, Studebaker, Plymouth and Chrysler parts in it,” Frame said pointing to the trunk lid that once served as the hood of an old Studebaker.

He readily admits to being a part of that car community that likes to cruise. “All of us just like old cars and muscle cars,” Frame said. “We just cruise in and we’ve made a lot of good friends this way, and we’re seeing more younger people at these events. I can’t think of a better way to spend the afternoon.”

Below, this year’s event featured a number of local vintage cars and their owners. Pictured above, is Tommy Thompson’s SS Chevelle, a car the Mechanicsville Drug Store owner bought in his high school days.

Frame spent most of his afternoon explaining exactly what he was displaying. Most visitors thought the vehicle was a Henry J. The vehicle was modeled after a Henry J, but manufactured

by Willys.

Hanover’s Classic Car Cruise-In attracted more than 125 entries to this year’s event at Hanover High School.

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Arrests made in theft of catalytic converter cases Recently, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has been sharing information with the community on crime alerts regarding the theft of catalytic converters.

A number of citizens have been victimized by criminals looking to make a quick buck.

Due to the hard work of investigators, deputies and law enforcement counterparts throughout the Commonwealth, a number of suspects were identified and have been arrested on numerous larceny-related charges.

On June 25, 2021, Brett Allen Bowling, 35, was arrest-

ed and charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny – F, Petit Larceny (x2), Destruction of Property (x3), Possession of Burglary Tools and Possession of Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance.

On Aug. 20, 2021, Jamar Tre Vaughan, 27, was arrested and charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny – F, Larceny of Property with Intent to Sell, Petit Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Distribute and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses.

On Aug. 22, 2021, Jonathan Bartlett Horton, 38, was arrested and charged with the following crimes:

Grand Larceny of Parts – F (x2), Larceny with Intent to Sell, Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell (x2), Destruction of Property (x6), Larceny – 3rd Offense, Possession of Burglary Tools, Petit Larceny and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny.

Numerous investigations are still ongoing.

The sheriff ’s office continues to encourage citizens to park their vehicles in a location where they are illuminated, in the public eye, and covered by their surveillance system (if there is one).

Submitted by Hanover County Sheriffs Office.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Highway/Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Aug. 25

Simple assault was reported in the 3200th block of Longhorn Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

DWI: Drugs, first offense was reported in the 11200th block of Washington

in the 8300th block of Rustic Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 10300th block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, parts was reported in the 8000th block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Theft of firearms regardless of value, not from person was reported in the 19100th block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 13300th block of Rollingwood Lane, Montpelier.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported

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AUTUMNFEST Continued from pg. 1

Deal said this year’s event features a full lineup of food and activities to suit any taste.

“The day features onsite produced smoked pork, beef brisket, and chicken, Brunswick stew, side dishes, and handmade pie,” he said.

“In addition, there is local craft beer and wine, multiple/ varied musicians, bands and history, corn-hole and games and activities for the kids.”

There’s also a special emphasis on activities for the younger kids and parents.

“Young families can enjoy the

pumpkin patch, and tons of children’s activities such as crafts, hair painting, hay slide, petting zoo, and magic show.”

More than 1,600 people attended AutumnFest in 2019.

Admission and most activities are free. “We are so pleased that this event returns on Sept. 25, 2021,” Deal said.

He said the success of AutumnFest enables the Tavern to continue its numerous and various programs throughout the year.

“Hanover Tavern is the center of the community and, over the course of the year, we host more than 40 programs and events,” Deal said. “This

brings people of all ages to enjoy a wide variety of Tavern offerings including but not limited to teas, pairing dinners, tap takeovers, live music, speaker series,paranormal investigations, live theater, exhibits, escape room, and an antique show.”

The annual celebration shines a spotlight on those other programs, and offers new visitors a chance to enjoy the Tavern.

“AutumnFest just happens to be the largest of our events and really showcases our nonprofit Foundation and the beautiful historic building and grounds,” Deal said.

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Anton Paar USA has sponsored the event since 2017, and, according to Deal, has been a wonderful partner for the annual event.

“In 2017, Anton Paar USA joined us as the title sponsor of Hanover AutumnFest.

They too, were looking for a way to do something good for the community as well as support a nonprofit,” Deal said.

“They are a fabulous partner and have enabled us to grow this into a wonderful regional event,” he added.

The festival’s success also depends on the many volunteers who work the event each year.

“We rely on volunteers to make this and other events a success,” Deal said. “We would also like to thank the Hanover County Historical Society for providing tours of the Historic courthouse and old stone jail.”

The festival has almost 80 volunteer opportunities, some of which still need to be filled.

To volunteer, contact David Deal, executive director for Hanover Tavern Foundation at (804) 537-5050 ext. 24.

Partnering with the County to celebrate this year’s 300th Celebration adds even more significance to Hanover AutumnFest.

“The 300th celebration is all about recognizing the history of Hanover County and the people that live here.

There is no better way to celebrate than to have a community event at the Courthouse and Tavern, the two most recognized historic sites in the county,” Deal said.

The county is hosting the “Historic Hanover 5K” run before AutumnFest begins and the new Hanover Museum of History and Culture will be open for visitors.

The County’s continuing birthday celebration and the return of visitors to the Tavern grounds are combining to make this year’s event special.

File Photos Hanover Tavern Foundation

Hanover AutumnFest will be held from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. this Saturday at Hanover Tavern. Admission is free.

“In 2020, we were unable to have a physical event,” Deal said. “We are thankful that the community still supported us as we smoked the meats and prepared other foods for a ‘togo’ event.”

But, it wasn’t quite the

same.

“That was nice but nothing like having people here enjoying all that the Tavern has to offer. It will be so nice to see kids and families smiling and having fun,” Deal concluded.

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Hanover’s changing landscape set for discussion

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ohn Budesky, Hanover County Administrator, and John Hodges, retired Deputy County Administrator, will share their insights and stories about Hanover County’s changing landscape, in a conversation moderated by Dr. Jamelle Wilson, former Hanover County Public Schools Superintendent. The Hanover Museum of History and Culture and the Ashland Museum will co-host this program to be held at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

This event is free, but reservations are required. Seating is limited. You will be required to wear a mask inside the Tavern.

The Hanover Tavern is located at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (Route 301), in Hanover.

To make a reservation, email the Ashland

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Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 13300th block of Rollingwood Lane, Montpelier.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7200th block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.

Entering property with intent to damage was reported

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You will receive a confirmation of your reservation. For information, contact the Ashland Museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or 804-368-7413.

The Hanover Museum of History and Culture and the Ashland Museum partnered to bring the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America to Hanover County, the only Central Virginia stop. This event is part of local programming for the exhibition.

The exhibition is at the Hanover Museum of History and Culture, 7496 County Complex Rd., Hanover, until Oct. 3. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday, 2-4pm; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday: 1-4 p.m., and by appointment.

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DWI: First offense was reported in the 6300th block of Cold Harbor Road/Gaines Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000 or more was reported in the 10800th block of Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville.

Operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock system was reported in the 3700th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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OPINION

CALENDAR | The Local Views

Pearl Lee: a woman with a vision

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Locall

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spent my early childhood days running the streets of Montgomery, Alabama, totally oblivious to the fact that the city was a hotbed of protest and rebellion and the center of the Civil Rights movement in America.

My environment was decidedly separate, and a long way from equal, from a large population of African Americans in the capitol city.

What may surprise you is Montgomery was somewhat of an enigma in a legacy of the defeat laden South that was slow to change, especially when it came to Civil Rights.

Although Dexter Avenue was often clogged with protesters, or large crowds were gathered to hear Gov. George Wallace deliver a fiery speech on segregation, the town was civil, but alive with the controversy of change.

Much of my time in Montgomery was spent at my grandparents’ home in the downtown area. They had a lifelong maid named Pearl Lee who was more like a member of the family than a domestic servant.

Pearl Lee’s wisdom becomes more evident and insightful as I grow older, and many of the things I’ve based basic beliefs upon came from her cautious words.

I wondered at her ability to keep track of more than two dozen grandchildren, their names, birthdays and special events.

She did all that and also had the unique ability to make each one of them feel like they were her favorites. That was important to us.

But, at the end of the day, Pearl Lee always left with a bag of leftovers and headed back across town to her tiny apartment in one of Montgomery’s most desperate areas.

One of my uncles or aunts would always arrive around 6 p.m. to give Pearl Lee a ride, and all that was left was a large plate of Brownies or cornbread for us to munch on.

Years later, I passed through Montgomery on my way to spring break in New Orleans. I arrived at my grandmother’s house, but the old street didn’t look the same.

I walked past the tiny homes looking for the one that I recognized, but nothing was obvious. I approached two very old women sitting in rocking chairs on a small porch that faced the interstate that had dissected their neighborhood, and transformed their city.

Pearl Lee and NaNa stared intently as I approached.

“I know you,” my grandmother said.

“That is James’ son,” Pearl Lee chimed in.

I visited for a few hours, but it only took minutes to realize that Pearl Lee and my grandmother were more than employer/ employee— they were best friends. Their stories belonged to each other, and they spoke of each other’s families as if they were their own.

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in years gone by didn’t seem to matter to either of them now, and they displayed a refreshing form of race relations that inspired.

They knew no color, no system of segregation.

As we still struggle to achieve equality across America, these thoughts and recognition of Pearl Lee seem appropriate.

While she did not enjoy the deserved freedoms and rights that were rightfully due, Pearl Lee lived with dignity and displayed a sense of wisdom that should be envied by most of us.

Today, Pearl Lee’s grandchildren are successful lawyers, doctors and professionals in the Montgomery area. They have achieved the social status and success that unfairly eluded their parents and grandmother, and I can only hope their contribution will be half as important as the one Pearl Lee made. I know that she’d be mighty proud.

My last visit with Pearl Lee was years ago. Her children had purchased a small shotgun style home in Montgomery.

We talked, laughed, and I again felt like I was her favorite grandchild.

As I was leaving, I noticed a collage of photographs on an overcrowded pegboard in the dining room. There were pictures of all of Pearl Lee’s children, white and black, placed in no particular order, but all together.

That’s the way Pearl Lee saw the world.

What a vision!

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| News, & Listings Thursday, Sept. 23 As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, County Administrator John A. Budesky and former Planning Director (and current Ashland Town Council member) John H. Hodges will participate in a moderated community conversation about the changes in Hanover County. This event will begin 7 p.m. at Hanover Tavern and will be replayed on a recurring basis in the Hanover Museum of History & Culture.

Saturday, Sept. 25 Hanover Tavern and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown are special partners in the 300th birthday celebration. The Hanover AutumnFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hanover tavern. Preceding the AutumnFest, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the History 5K Run at 9 a.m. at the Hanover Courthouse, hosted by Hanover Tavern. See hanovertavern.org or call (804) 537-5050 for more details.

A book signing will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Books Beads & More, at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Steven K Smith, author of 15 books, including “The Virginia Mysteries”, “Brother Wars”, and “Final Kingdom” series for middle grade readers. His titles have sold over 300,000 copies, and he is a regular speaker at regional industry and literacy events and over 200 elementary and middle schools. Steven lives in Midlothian with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever. “Pirates on the Bay”, Book 10 in “The Virginia Mysteries”, released on Aug. 17th and follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they search Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay for Blackbeard’s treasure.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

The Old Ivy Garden Club will meet at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, 6100 Chamberlayne Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Those with exhibits should arrive by 10:15 a.m. to set up. “Bees and Why Do We Need Them” with speaker Keith Tignor is the program for this month.

Future programs include field trips, workshops, education on perennials, orchids and native birds as well as social gatherings. Annual membership fee is $25 and meetings are always the fourth Tuesday ISSUE-DRIVEN LETTERS of the month at 10 a.m. unless otherwise specified. Visitors are welcome.

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Saturday, Oct. 2 Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its “300th Anniversary and Fall Festival” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous tours of Scotchtown. And more! See preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/patrick-henrys/ scotchtown/ or call (804) 227-3500 for see CALENDAR, pg. 8

Hanover Board of Supervisors recognizes longtime employees The Board of Supervisors has honored 111 Hanover County employees for their length of service, including four employees who have served the public for 35 or more years.

Thomas Waddy of Court Services was recognized for 40 years of service. Three employees were recognized for 35 years of service: Charlie Udriet of Emergency Communications; Barbara Mitchell of Public Utilities; and Luther Glasco of Parks & Recreation.

Recognized for 30 years of service were Sharon Brumfield and Laura Riefner of the Assessor’s Office; Tammy Weaver of Building Inspection; Carol Kaplan of the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office; Gladys Norris and Michele Elliott of the Community Services Board; Billy Hebert of Public Utilities; Michael Mason of Parks & Recreation; and Claudia Cheely of Planning.

Recognized for 25 years of service were Richard Paul of the Assessor’s Office; James Newsome of Building Inspection; Stephen Aigner, Lawrence Phipps and Jonathan Wingfield of Fire/EMS; Kevin Nelson of Information Technology; Mark Williams and Chris Greenhalgh of Public Utilities; Cindy Dykes of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; Wayne Wadlington, Randy Hardman and Mike Flagg of Public Works; Judson Flagg, John Bohannon, Randy Agee; Pamela Wagner and Charles Duke of the Sheriff ’s Office; and Scott Miller of the Treasurer’s Office.

Recognized for 20 years of service were John Shurley of Building Inspections; Donna Bruce and Valerie Whiteside of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; Maranda Tyler-Traynham of Community Corrections; Amy Ernst of the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office; Tom Harris of the County Administrator’s Office; Ellen Gilley, Martha Lambert, Veronica Gregory and Lars Messerschmidt of the Community Services Board; Trena Ponta of Finance & Management Services; Christine Kallio and Ladd Grindstaff of Fire/EMS; Willard Acors of General Services; Angela Baxter of Internal Audit; Wayne Southworth and Kimberly Valenti of Public Utilities; Craig Boyle and Mark Bennett of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; John Duffey of Public Works; and Travis Thomas, Lisa Hancock, Jeffrey Anthony, Mark McCormack and Matthew Eichenlaub of the Sheriff ’s Office.

Recognized for 15 years of service were

Jennifer Vitale of Animal Control; Oletha Trantham and William DuVall of Building Inspection; Rachel Jacobus of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; Rebecca Randolph of the County Attorney’s Office; Derek Adams, David Canada and Glendon Martin of the Community Services Board; Julie Gardner, Kimberly Mills, Diane Branch, Tiffany Dowdy and Megan Nixon of Emergency Communications; Adam McInerney, David Pitts, Cameron Hutchison, Tracy Watkins, Jacob Jordan, Jeremiah Sheehan, Daniel Gordon and Kimberly Roberts of Fire/EMS; Stephen Day of General Services; Amy Ash of Human Resources; Vicki Beach and Troy Schaffranek of Information Technology; Brooks Dandridge and Jacqueline Lawrence of Public Utilities; June Snead, Steve Anderson and John Ayers of Parks & Recreation; Amy Bennett, Tammy Gurges, Jeffrey Pitts, Marilyn Grant and Ronnie Dority of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; Stanley Howard, Michael Dieter and Hank Rempe of Public Works; Tracey Walton and Anne Leary of Social Services; Nancy Scott, Steven Wills, Phillips Miller, Danny Crumpler, James Cooper, Melvin Spain, Justin Hall, Darrell Macy, Raymond Quinn and Eric Lucas of the Sheriff ’s Office; and Laura Taylor of the Treasurer’s Office.

The employees were congratulated by Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Davis and County Administrator John A. Budesky, who thanked them for their over 2300 years of combined service to Hanover County residents and businesses.

“The Board firmly believes we have our joint constituency, we serve our citizens,” Davis said. “The citizens of Hanover have a very, very high standard because they have had that expectation met for years and years.

We are extremely grateful. You are a huge part of the quality of life in Hanover.”

“This team collectively has made me more proud than any team I have had the pleasure to work with,” said County Administrator John A. Budesky. “I want you to know that you have the support of County Administration and the Board of Supervisors has always been employee-friendly. You are our front line to this community and the feedback I get is overwhelmingly positive.”

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produce quality newspapers in our communities every week,” she said.

“I literally can't say enough about how amazing they are and how proud I have been to call them my co-workers for the last seven years.”

Taking on new responsibilities while being able to remain in a community she loves is a win-win in McFarland’s mind. “The thought of taking over leadership of such an amazing group challenges me to continually grow and learn so I can do this role justice while still serving the Powhatan community as the editor of the Powhatan Today.”

It didn’t take long for McFarland to find her niche in the journalism world, but she had other intentions when she first considered a career.

“Up until high school, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. But as a freshman, the first time I saw my byline, I was hooked and have never wavered in my determination to be a journalist,” McFarland said.

She’s spent a decade and a half as a working journalist.

“The last seven of those years have been spent working as the main source of news for the Powhatan Today newspaper in Powhatan County, where I live and will continue to provide news coverage.”

McFarland noted the importance of community

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local ith almost 17,000 Hanover students returning to school last week, superintendent Michael Gill expected a few glitches in the opening day process.

At last week’s school board meeting, Gill said the opening went better than expected. Sure, there were a few “hiccups,” but, overall he had high marks for the first week of school.

“We were blessed with perfect weather, and it was truly a picture perfect start,” he told board members last week. “There is no such thing as a perfect start. There were hiccups that were quickly resolved and we are moving forward full steam ahead.”

Enrollment numbers for the county had decreased during the COVID pandemic, but preliminary opening figures indicate an increase in the number of students attending Hanover schools this year. “We are at approximately 17,000 students right now, just under 16,600 face to face and just under 500 served in our Hanover Online School,” Gill said.

Gill presented some opening week statistics that illustrate the massive effort required to educate the county’s children. “Daily, about 1,400 minutes of instruction were provided in our elementary schools, 47,000 blocks were taught at middle schools over the week and over 2,000 unique classes taught by our high school teachers just in the first week,” Gill said.

More than 1,200 Zoom meetings were held with more than 500,000 cumulative minutes just in the first four days of school.

“All of these things do not happen by accident. It happens by careful preparation throughout the summer by our incredibly talented staff,” Gill said. “Numbers don’t tell the whole story but they do put a lot of things in perspective.”

In the first week, cafeterias served 36,000 meals, not only to face-to-face students but for those being served online.

“We had just under 200 buses doing over 700 total routes a day and they are averaging 9,500 miles total each and every day,” Gill said.

“These numbers are important because when most of us think about school, we think of the learning going on in the classroom and do not think about the fact that the school division serves more meals than any restaurant in the county every day, drives more miles than Lyft and Uber put together,” Gill said. “So, there are so many different components that go in to making a successful school division.”

The superintendent said that success hinges on a quality staff that is willing to go the extra mile. “It’s a talented staff that makes this happen.”

More than 17,000 Chromebooks were distributed the first week of class, and 219 new teacher laptops were handed out.

“We reached over 650,000 people through our communications department through social media. That was just last week,” Gill said.

“Again the numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they do tell a story and we are very proud of that,” the superintendent said.

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South Anna school board representative Bob May.

“I had the opportunity to be at all of our 25 brick and mortar buildings last week, and, as I was there the comments from staff, administration, teachers, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, custodial crew and nurses said the same thing over and over again, which was there’s an energy in the air and you can feel it that was not present last year,” he added.

Last year’s two semesters were accompanied with a sense of the unknown and unfamiliarity with changing conditions, but Hanover schools managed to offer both online and face-to-face instruction for the entire year.

“We are proud of what took place last year, but there’s something about 97% being back versus 62%. You can feel a different energy. You can see a smile through a mask. We saw lots of smiles,” Gill said.

The superintendent said the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks were commemorated in each and every school in the county last week.

Oak Knoll School partners with the Freedom Flag Foundation each year to mark the occasion. “We were the first school (Oak Knoll) in the area to have a piece of the World Trade Center actually at the school for the students to see and touch, and for our teachers to use from a lesson planning standpoint,” Gill said.

At Mechanicsville High School, 2,977 flags were planted commemorating the lives lost on Sept.11, 2001. An additional 13 flags were placed in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan recently.

“These efforts were school, administration, teacher and student driven... and we were so proud to have every one – without exception – of our schools take part in commemoration exercises on Friday,” he concluded.

South Anna School Board representative Bob May said he also visited four schools in his district on opening day, and observed a similar type of enthusiasm and energy.

“The one thing that is evident this year is the energy of our teachers and our administration,” May said. “All of them were outside welcoming children back at all four of the schools. You could just feel the excitement in the air and it was such a joy to see the interactions between the faculty and staff and those children as they returned to school.”

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Free Petting Zoo with miniature horse and donkey, Kona Ice Truck on premises. Also collecting for Caritas 10 a.m. -2 p.m., mops, buckets, cleaning supplies.

journalism and its connection to the people it serves.

“Community journalism is the heart of Richmond Suburban News,” she said. “For community journalism to work, we need our readers' involvement, whether it is in the form of letters to the editor, contributed articles and photographs, news and sports tips, community calendar submissions, taking a snapshot with your local newspaper while on vacation, or just feedback on what kind of coverage you want to see in your local newspaper.”

She moved to the Richmond area in 2014 and began her assignment in Powhatan, but her family lives in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and she returns home several times a year to visit.

“When I am not working, I divide my time between traveling, reading, hiking, watching movies, playing board games, quilting, and spending time with friends,” McFarland said.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Executive Editor and Vice President Paige Mudd who also oversees RSN operations said, “Laura has been such a strong presence in the Powhatan community through her work on Powhatan Today, and the entire Richmond Suburban News group will benefit from her outstanding leadership and spirit.”

McFarland begins her new assignment immediately and can be contacted at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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Local author Charles Tabb will be signing all five of his current novels, including Canaries’ Song, and his Detective Tony Pantera series at Books, Beads, and More at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville see CALENDAR, pg. 13

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PH not perfect, but still dominant in win

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – Patrick Henry set out to get back in the win column after a loss at Hermitage the week before, and the Patriots wasted little time getting out in front of Deep Run when they visited the Wildcats Friday night.

From the first quarter, when Patrick Henry scored on a 4-yard run to open the scoring, the Patriots dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage the entire evening, adding touchdowns in every quarter en route to a 34-0 victory.

The score could have been more lopsided had not the Patriots made a handful of mistakes that killed drives—the kind of small mistakes that cost them in a one-point overtime loss to the Panthers.

“We’ve still got a lot of growing to do,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “It’s still early in the year. There’s still things we’ve got to clean up. Sometimes, we’ve got to get out of our own way. We hurt ourselves at times. As we move forward in the season – it cost us last week – we’ve got to learn from those mistakes and get better.”

Still, the Patriots weren’t bad.

Patrick Henry drove steadily early in the game, picking up its first touchdown on a 4-yard run by quarterback Grayson Johnson with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Afterward, Patrick Henry’s defense stymied the Wildcats, getting stop after

“They were able to run the ball a little bit on us. They were able to establish some things,” Wakefield said. “They played hard. I know they haven’t had a ton of success early, but when you watch them on film – Coach (Joe) Mullenax does a good job with those kids – they’re fighting. They’re playing hard. They’re going to continue to grow and get better.”

For much of the game, Deep Run’s defense could slow the Patriots down, but not stop them. But the Patriots stopped themselves on a couple of drives with penalties – not many, but enough to cost them a couple of potential scores.

While the Patrick Henry offense spent most of the first half grinding away at the Wildcats, it joined the defense in breaking a pair of big plays in the third quarter. The first was a 68-yard touchdown run

by Jayden Mines with 6:29 left.

The second was a 69-yard pass from Johnson to Gracyn Ross with 1:22 left.

“We’ve got different guys that can hurt you, and that kind of showed up tonight,” Wakefield said. “We have the ability to get the ball to different people and we did tonight.

The kids stepped up when they needed to. So Jayden, Grayson, Ross – those guys did a really nice job. Grayson Johnson did a nice job of taking care of the Dave Lawrence/The Local offense this week. And then hat’s off to our offensive line up Patrick Henry’s Corenzo Hill-Green (17) sprints away from Deep Run defenders in the Patriots’ 34-0 victory Friday night. front for creating some holes stop throughout the game, and by Shamar Williams with 7:30 showed some spark. Several they could not string enough and protecting those guys.” even scoring a touchdown on remaining in the first half.

Wildcat runners broke free for of those together to get into the a 36-yard interception return But Deep Run’s offense gains of 10 or more yards. But end zone. see DOMINANT, pg. 11

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Atlee struggles against undefeated Freeman

By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILLE – They walked off their home field beaten, disappointed, but with heads held high.

The Atlee Raiders knew they let too many scoring opportunities slip away, and, against a solid Douglas Freeman offense, it proved too much to overcome as the Mavericks rolled to a 38-6 victory Friday night, handing the home team their first defeat of 2021.

“When you look at the bottom line, we were just not ready to play,” said Atlee head coach Matt Gray. “The kids played hard, but there were too many missed opportunities.”

It was the Mavericks who cashed in on a scoring chance early as tailback Bradley Perkins raced up the middle for a 28-yard touchdown to take a lead they would never relinquish. The ensuing Atlee drive ended with a Zach Tschantre 33-yard field goal attempt that fell short.

On the last play of the first quarter, Douglas Freeman quarterback Owen Fallen found Jahrell Horne, who caught a short pass and eluded two different defenders to reach for the pylon on a 24-yard pitch and catch for a 14-0 lead.

Atlee (3-1) drove back down the field again, but Caleb Warren fumbled inside the 20 with 8:01 left in the half. The ball was recovered by Douglas Freeman at its 15. Less than a minute later, Fallen uncorked a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miguel Martin to increase the Mavericks’ lead.

To add to their frustrations, the Raiders returned to the red zone just before halftime.

Unable to reach the end zone, Tschantre attempted a 26-yard field goal which went wide.

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first down. The Mavericks took over, asserting complete control of the game.

Fallen led Freeman to two touchdowns in the third with a 31-yard pass to Karik Bullock and a 10-yard touchdown scamper of his own. The Raiders finally got on the board on a Tyler Garr 2-yard run with 9:31 left in the contest. Jeremy Bowman added a 26-yard field goal to complete the Maverick scoring.

On the night, Fallen threw for 232 yards and three scores for Douglas Freeman, now 4-0 and squarely a contender in Region 5C. Sophomore Brooks Hollins was a bright spot for the Raiders, going 7-of-12 for 60 yards. Gray noted a consistency in a player who has less football experience than you would expect out of a starting quarterback.

“Last spring, when he started practicing, his father told Joel Klein me that the first time he’d put for The Local on a helmet and chin strap was Above, Atlee last night,” Gray said, recalling running back a conversation from February.

Caleb Warren “He has improved so much so (3) finds running room far this season. He’s very even with the help of keel. He’d react the same way fullback Scott if he threw a game-winning Holmes’ lead touchdown as opposed to an block. Warren led the Raiders interception in a state champiwith carries onship.”

20 times for That level of coolness will 111 yards serve Atlee well as they find against visiting themselves behind five undeDouglas Freeman in feated teams in Region 4B, with Atlee’s 38-6 their next opponent, county loss to the rival Patrick Henry, one of five Mavericks teams a half-game behind them Friday. Left, at 2-1.

Atlee’s Tae Gilpin goes Winning games against airborne Region 4B opponents will be too late to critical to clinching one of eight block Jeremy bids in a 17-team region, so Bowman’s Gray was quickly ready to turn extra point. the page on Douglas Freeman, Atlee went to the locker room that’s on me,” Gray explained. second half saw the Raiders and a half, Caleb Warren, who and set his team’s sights on the at intermission down 21-0.

“That’s my responsibility.” return to the red zone. On rushed for 111 yards, was “If we weren’t ready to play, The opening drive of the fourth down, needing a yard caught from behind short of the see STRUGGLES, pg. 12

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Yellow Jackets avenge loss to Bridgewater

By Rob Witham for The Local BRIDGEWATER – When you attend a Broadway musical, you are usually dazzled by the spectacle, the talents, the overall performance. But the departing audience never knows what was missed, what was forgotten, and that which was executed incorrectly.

A cursory view of the statistics behind No. 18 Randolph-Macon’s 31-13 win at

Bridgewater Saturday in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference opener for both squads reveal that the Yellow Jackets’ performance, while satisfying to the faithful who trekked northwest to Bridgewater to cheer on their team, left a different taste in the mouth of the man charged with leading it.

“Hey, if we want to win some of these other games, we’ve got to play better,” Yellow Jackets head coach Pedro Arruza said.

“I thought our offense’s perfor-

mance was subpar, I thought we got handled up front, I really do.”

Arruza credited the defense’s effort early which kept Randolph-Macon (3-0, 1-0 ODAC) in the game early.

Stephen Richardson’s interception of a Matt Lawton pass gave Randolph-Macon possession at the Bridgewater 24. Seven plays later, after being stopped by the Eagles defense at the 5-yard line, Chris Vidal hit a 22-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.

Bridgewater (2-1, 0-1), struggled all day with its running game. Demetreus Jalepes, whose long touchdown run late in the 2019 game sealed an ODAC title for the Eagles, was held to 22 yards on 12 carries.

The Eagles managed just 231 yards of total offense, 204 in the air via Lawton, who finally got on the board on a 32-yard strike to Chad Jones on a fourth down to take a 7-3 lead with 9:49 left in the half.

The major reason behind

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The O Line wasn’t the only group delivering great blocks.

When Mines broke down the right side for his 68-yard score, he found his path cleared by his fellow receivers.

“We saw that last week and we really talked to our receivers about that,” Wakefield said.

“When they get their blocks, those blocks turn into touchdown blocks.”

Patrick Henry’s final score came with 9:01 remaining in the game when Johnson conBeau Sahnow was the next nected with Camden Byrd for a most productive player for 4-yard score.

Hanover. He had 10 carries for 129 yards and two touchHawks down Eagles downs. He also had two pass MECHANICSVILLE – receptions for 26 yards and one Hanover pounded visiting touchdown, and caught one of Mills Godwin Friday night, Elrod’s two-point conversion amassing more than 450 yards passes. total offense as it rolled to a James Poole had four carries 51-28 victory. for the Hawks for 67 yards and Quarterback Cole Elrod a touchdown and four recephad a hand in nearly half of that tions for 44 yards. Benjamin yardage. He completed 18 of 25 Chadwick had seven carries for passes for 149 yards, one touch- 34 yards. down and one interception. He Sahnow and Poole were part also connected for a two-point of a balanced receiver corps in conversion. Elrod carried the which each one finished with ball 21 times for 75 yards, three double-digit yardage. Chase touchdowns and three more Flora had six receptions for 40 two-point conversions. yards. Trent Turpin and Rock

Hanover’s Beau Sahnow outruns Mills Godwin Linebacker Ace Cooper to the goal line for an opening-drive touchdown in second half of the Hawks’ 5128 victory over the visiting Eagles Friday night.

Shraa each had three receptions, Turpin for 22 yards and Schraa for 17.

Defensively, the Hawks were led by Zachary Tyler with 8.5 tackles – one for loss – and Jackson Curry with 6.5, one of them a sack. Payton Seelmann had four tackles and an interception.

Mills Godwin was led by quarterback Luke Calveric, who completed 13-of-19 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. His prime target was Nick Clark, who finished with eight receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns.

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

Patrick Henry 7 7 13 7 — 34 Deep Run 0 0 0 0— 0 PH — Johnson 4 run (Crabbe kick) PH — S Williams 36 interception return (Crabbe kick) PH — Mines 68 run (Crabbe kick) PH — Ross 69 pass from Johnson (kick failed) PH — Byrd 4 pass from Johnson (Crabbe kick) RUSHING PH: Mines 2-69, Green 15-95, Johnson 5-24, Thurston 3-8, Keck 3-7; DR: Gauch 13-17, Hummer 14-50, Swarray 2-4, Paster 10-61, Ciszek 1-2, Ragland 1-(minus 2).

PASSING PH: Johnson 10-14-187-0; DR: Weisenberger 3-7-13-2.

RECEIVING PH: Mines 5-77, Ross 2-75, Byrd 2-13, Berry 1-22; DR: Swarray 3-13.

the final score began to play out on the next Yellow Jacket possession, an 11-play, 66-yard drive which took 5:35 off the clock. Quarterback Presley Egbers scored on a 3-yard run to retake the lead at 3:37 left in the half.

The Eagles’ drive to score before halftime ended abruptly as Jace DePriest batted a Lawton pass into the air. Matt Vergara hauled it in and returned it to the Bridgewater 30.

On the very next play, Randolph-Macon went for the jugular, as Egbers lifted a pass to Zach Bowman, who hurried to get underneath the ball to catch it while still in the end zone. In 126 seconds, the Yellow Jackets had taken a 10-point lead.

Once again, having won the coin toss and deferring to the second half, Randolph-Macon took the opening drive of the second half 70 yards in 10 plays, capped by a 7-yard scoring run from Justin DeLeon. It was one of two touchdowns the Powhatan product would score in the half, the other a 6-yard run with 7:14 left in the game.

Sandwiched between them, Bridgewater was able to put together a 15-play drive capped by a short touchdown pass from Lawton to Stephen Kloosterman. Their two-point try failed.

It was the eighth win for Randolph-Macon in their last 10 contests with Bridgewater, but the game carried significant weight in that the Yellow Jackets, the defending ODAC champions, face a schedule that began with the Eagles, and now continues with a home date Saturday at 1 p.m. against Washington and Lee, which rushed for 553 yards in a 63-7 win over Guilford to open conference play.

The Generals’ deceptive offense is always difficult to pre-

pare for, and Washington and Lee remembers the last time they played in Ashland all too well, seeing a nine-point lead evaporate in the game’s final 39 seconds as the Yellow Jackets won in stunning fashion 36-35.

The 289 total yards offense the Yellow Jackets earned in Bridgewater Saturday won’t likely be nearly enough in what could become another shootout between the Yellow Jackets and Generals.

As for Arruza, despite winning by 18 points, he was looking ahead.

“We’ve got to play better everywhere. We’ve got to coach better,” Arruza said. “I’m going to move on from this one pretty quickly. I’m ready to roll on the Generals.”

If Randolph-Macon wants to repeat as ODAC champions, they’d better be ready come Saturday.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

R-MC Bridgewater

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R-MC — Vidal FG 22 BRI — Jones 32 pass from Lawton (Hendren kick) R-MC — Egbers 3 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — Bowman 30 pass from Egbers (Vidal kick) R-MC — DeLeon 7 run (Vidal kick) BRI — Kloosterman 7 pass from Lawton (run failed) R-MC — DeLeon 6 run (Vidal kick) RUSHING R-MC: DeLeon 14-86, Egbers 17-63, Hale 11-49, Acevedo 2-6, Wallis 1-4, Team 1-(minus 1); BRI: Jalepes 12-22, Gilliam 1-18, Robinson 3-5, Tucker 1-1, Lawton 7-(minus 19).

PASSING R-MC: Egbers 10-15-102-0; BRI: Lawton 23-36-204-2.

RECEIVING R-MC: Bowman 1-30, Wallis 2-24, Hanratty 2-21, Hodge 3-16, Hunt 1-6, DeLeon 1-5; BRI: Jones 5-76, Jenkins 5-31, Johnson 4-25, Maclachlan 1-20, Gilliam 2-18, Robinson 1-13, Jalepes 2-11, Kloosterman 1-7, Drumgoole 1-3, Beck 1-0.

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R-MC defense holds firm against Seahawks

well offensively to begin the second half as Anna Stribling, who seemed to be all over the field, fed Alaina McCoy off a penalty corner, giving McCoy the clear shot past St. Mary’s goalkeeper Meaghan Collins for a 2-0 advantage.

Then came the fourth quarter, where a combination of three Snyder saves and six blocked shots helped Randolph-

Macon fend off a constant barrage of Seahawk attacks in the circle. It was a case of survive and advance, and the Yellow Jackets did, thanks in part to the experience found in Snyder.

“Field hockey is a game of capitalizing on opportunities, and we capitalized on ours and stepped up defensively,” Weiss noted. “Today, we had two freshmen in (defensively) at one point. I told [Snyder] that the reason our backfield has confidence, and does so well, is because of her.”

The Yellow Jackets followed up that victory with a 2-0 road conquest of Goucher Saturday afternoon as both McCoy and Ambrogi-Torres scored in the first period and the defense, once again, made it stand, not allowing the Gophers a single shot or penalty corner during the match.

With three consecutive shutouts in the books, their next assignment is a huge one. The Yellow Jackets will host secondranked Johns Hopkins when it comes to Ashland Wednesday for a 7 p.m. match.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Field hockey ends week with shutout of Goucher

By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND – There are times when statistics don’t tell the whole story.

Despite being outshot 16 to 5 and watching the St. Mary’s Seahawks earn 13 penalty corners, including eight in a wild fourth quarter, RandolphMacon field hockey capitalized on their two best scoring opportunities and played lights-out defense to score a 2-0 shutout on Nunnally Field Wednesday night, the first of two shutout victories for the week to improve the Yellow Jackets’ record to 3-2.

“As crazy as that was, going Dave Lawrence/ back and forth, the pace of the The Local Above, game, and St. Mary’s just had Randolpha fantastic front,” said a tired Macon Yellow Jacket head coach, Jess defender Weiss. “They just kept getting Ashlyn White (11) and corner after corner, and put us goalkeeper on our heels. We got a little Gatlin Snyder frantic, got a little bit out of our block the path game plan, but once we got the to the goal ball back, [we] realized what in the Yellow Jackets’ 2-0 [we] needed to do.” win over After a shot off Randolphthe visting Macon’s first penalty corner Seahawks was saved by the Seahawks Wednesday. four minutes into the game, the Left, defender Tori Mumm Yellow Jackets got a push four (23) interferes minutes later, helped in part with St. Mary’s by freshman Mia Kuhnle, who midfielder entered the game less than two Gabrielle minutes before feeding MariaCorder’s plans.

Teresa Ambrogi-Torres, who fired the ball into the box for a goal of the young season. with Yellow Jacket goalkeeper from Celina Kaufman to pre1-0 lead with 6:06 left. For the Each team had one penalty Gatlin Snyder coming up big in serve the 1-0 lead at halftime. senior leader, it was her fifth corner in the second period, the final minute, stopping a shot The Yellow Jackets pushed

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RUSHING DSF: Bradley Perkins 11-79; Patriots, who come to Atlee on Owen Fallen 5-38, Ryan Bland 6-30, Macho Santiago 4-9, Kyle Smith 1-1; Friday at 7 p.m.

ATL: Caleb Warren 20-111, Tyler Rob Witham can be reached Garr 11-60, Keith Green 4-15, Tae at sports@mechlocal.com.

Gilpin 2-6.

Freeman Atlee

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DSF — Perkins 28 run (Bowman kick) DSF — Horne 24 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Martin 49 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Bullock 31 pass from Fallen (Bowman kick) DSF — Fallen 10 run (Bowman kick)

PASSING DSF: Owen Fallen 11-17-2511, Ryan Bland 1-1-20; ATL: Brooks Hollins 7-12-60-1.

RECEIVING DSF: Jahrell Horne 5-69, Kam Tucker 2-50, Miguel Martin 1-49, Karik Bullock 1-31, Ryan Bland 1-29, Cole Chizuk 1-20, Jake Lohmann 1-4; ATL: Tae Gilpin 2-20, Jay Oxford 3-17, Luke Jasinski 1-13.

Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Tinsley, ID# 580168, is an 8-year-old neutered male Canine/ Labrador Retriever mix. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative.

Tinsley is a big old sweetheart of a dog. He was surrendered to the Shelter a few weeks ago.

Tinsley is well house trained and loves human affection. He also knows several commands.

Tinsley is an older dog who is laid back. He will fit in really well with an owner who can give him lots of attention.

Misty, ID# 580114, is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthaired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Misty is a very nice girl. She came to the Shelter last week as a stray. Misty has most likely been an outdoor cat, but she is well litter trained. She is a little shy around new people, but once she knows you she is super friendly. Misty likes to play hide and seek with her blanket. She should adjust well to any household.

For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound TINSLEY Facility, call 804365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit website, charlestabb.com.

Saturday, Oct. 9 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1961 is planning to hold its 60th reunion at Anna’s Italian Restaurant, in Mechanicsville.

Details will be included in the invitation/registration forms that will be mailed soon. If you are a member of this class and need to update your contact information, contact Helen Zagos Blackwell at 804-356-9351 or email: HelenZBlackwell@aol.com.

The Atlee High School Class of 2001 is planning its 20-year reunion celebration on Oct. 9.

Entertainment will include live music from the Bart Chucker Band, catered BBQ with all the fixings, beer/wine/liquor, a dunking booth, a caricature artist, prizes and more. The reunion is open to all AHS Class of 2001

alumni and a guest. Send pictures for the slideshow and seek additional information using AtleeRaiders2001@gmail.com or the group’s Facebook page.

The class would like to thank the following sponsors who are helping to make the reunion possible: Atkinson Insurance Company, CardoMax, Matbok, Salon 606, T&G Interior Home Improvement, King William Florist and Harvey & Driggs PLC. Please help spread the word to any classmates you may know.

Mechanicsville mystery author Lesley St. James will be signing copies of The Sweet Scent of Death and Death of a Dolly Waggler from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Books, Beads, and More located at 8106 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more information, visit the website at lesleystjames.com.

School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again.

This will be the last cancellation.

“If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle.

Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and good night and cleanup at 10 p.m. The cost is still $45 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@ gmail.com.

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HANOVER COUNTY 2021 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF Due October 5th, 2021 Notice is herewith given that all second half 2021 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 5th, 2021. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date.

Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2021; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2021, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2021, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you.

If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128.

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Museum offers guided walking tours of Woodland Cemetery The Ashland Museum will offer two guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery this fall. Susan Tucker, Woodland Cemetery Administrator, will lead a tour at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

30, and Thursday, Oct. 7.

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 the sites 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 people with ties to Ashland – our founders, Randolph-

Macon 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.

Both walking tours will last 75-90 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.

Information submitted by the Ashland Museum.

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Handle customer’s problems and service requests to the customer’s satisfaction. Work with carriers to meet retail collection goals and resolve problems with retail outlets.

Collect all open routes and collect payments from carriers. As a Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible for the successful overall performance of your assigned area within the distribution center. Starting salary is $40,000 plus commission. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance required, the ability to work well with others in a team environment and the ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.

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Thursday, Oct. 14 The Hanover County Historical Society will hold its first public meeting since Covid restrictions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m. Society members and the public are invited to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Program starts at 7 p.m.

Seating limited to 100 attendees. Preregistration is required by Sept. 29.

Register at Hanoverhistoricalsociety. org/Events or call Art Taylor at 804-449-6702. Covid Guidelines will be followed. Check web site for announcement if seating is closed or cancellation becomes necessary.

Saturday, October 16.

The Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 will have a joint 40th class reunion. Join us for dinner, cash bar and conversation from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel Richmond Airport.

Tickets are $60 per person. Contact Connie Shingleton Miconi via email: camiconiauthor@gmail.com or text 239-281-4490. Join our Facebook page: Springer Class of 1981 Reunion and Alumni Activities for more details.

Friday, Oct. 15 & Saturday, Oct. 16 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1971 50th Reunion will be holding several events. The main event is being held October 16 with the Class of 1970 at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen. Ticket sales end on Sept.

15 and information is on class website. http://www.leedavisreunions. com/71/ or email Billy Beasley Chairman of Lee-Davis Class of 1971 Reunion Committee billbeasley1@ comcast.net

Saturday, Oct. 16 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion and, due to COVID-19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating this reunion with the Class of 1971.” If you are a 1970 graduate or know of a 1970 graduate, contact Sandy Robbins at 804-221-2974 (sprobbins57@gmail. com) or on Facebook at Lee-Davis Class of 1970. Leave a name, mailing address or email address and a plan-

ning committee member will follow up. There also is a Lee-Davis Class of 1970 website you can access.

The Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 will have a joint 40th class reunion.

Dinner, cash bar and conversation will be held from from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel Richmond Airport. Tickets are $60 per person. Contact Connie Shingleton Miconi via email: camiconiauthor@gmail.com or text 239281-4490. Join their Facebook page: Springer Class of 1981 Reunion and Alumni Activities for more details.

HCSO to host ‘Civilian Response to an Active Shooter’ event Sept. 30 The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will host a presentation entitled “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter” on Sept. 30 in the Hanover County board room located in the Administration Building.

This presentation has been presented to thousands of individuals within our community and region.

However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is the first presentation in

more than a year. The information provided will assist you in becoming better aware and prepared should an active shooter event occur wherever you are. Presenters will also focus on historical case studies and current best practices. This event is designed to provide important safety information to our community.

This presentation is for everyone and we hope you will join

Sheriff David Hines and his team on Thursday, Sept. 30. The doors open at 6 p.m. for registration and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so please register to Ms. Kitami Newby by email at kanewby@ hanovercounty.gov or by phone at 804-365-6324 Information submitted by Hanover County Sheriff’s Department

Saturday, Oct. 23 The Hanover Humane Society is holding the seventh annual GrowlO-Ween dog event at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company, 11293 Airpark Rd in the Ashland Airpark from 2 to 5 p.m. The event features numerous dog-related activities including canine costumes.

Admission is free. For more information, contact COTU at info@ cotubrewing.com, or the Hanover Humane Society, info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

Thursday, Nov. 11 As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, Hanover County Parks & Recreation will observe Veterans Day with an in person ceremony at 11 am at the Hanover Veterans Memorial Wayside Park.

Saturday, Nov. 20 Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1971 will gather from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Depot at Cross Bros. on Railroad Avenue in Ashland for their 50th Reunion. According to Patricia Leonard Higgins, “Our Reunion Planning Committee is already working hard and we really need to hear from you so that you can get more information and updates!

Please email either of the following classmates and we’ll get you on our group contact list and will be back in touch soon. Hoping to hear from you!” Contact: Anne Nelson Harris Morck at annenelsonmorck@gmail. com or Patricia Leonard Higgins at phiggins773@gmail.com.

Open enrollment period for Hanover County Land Use Program accepting applications Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value”, which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period for this program begins Sept. 1 and extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period Jan. 1 - Feb. 1, 2022.

Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural use for at least five years can qualify for the land use program. The property

kept in agricultural or horticultural use must be at least five acres in size.

Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program.

If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years.

About 3,657 parcels and 148,819 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 50% of

the County’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.48 million.

For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

Town of Ashland seeks input on ARPA funds Staff Report news@mechlocal.com The Town of Ashland is receiving more than $8 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the Federal Government and wants your input on how to spend it. Log on to discuss the details of the fund-

ing with the Town Manager, ask any questions you may have, and provide your input on how the money should be spent.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar will host these Zoom meetings and anyone who works, lives, or plays in Ashland is invited to participate and comment. Each meeting will start with a very short presentation

and then be an open forum for questions and comments. Log on anytime throughout the hour.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

For details follow link https:// ashlandva.gov/CivicAlerts. aspx?AID=489

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Scotchtown celebration scheduled for Oct. 2 Event is part of Hanover County’s 300th Celebration Staff Report Ashland-Hanover Local Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its 300th Anniversary and Fall Festival on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous Scotchtown tours. Michael Twitty, noted historian and author of the James Beard award winning book The Cooking Gene, will demonstrate hearth cooking and speak about AfroAtlantic culinary history. Historian and storyteller Valerie Davis will be on hand to discuss the African American experience.

Also in attendance will be the Library of

Virginia with information about genealogy, The Mariners Museum presenting Maritime African Kingdoms, and the Hanover Master Gardeners who will have stations throughout the festival.

Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. Proceeds from the event benefit Scotchtown’s “Raise the Roof” campaign to replace the building’s roof and protect the collections and programs within.

COVID-19 protocols will follow local health guidelines and CDC for day of event.

Event is rain or shine. No refunds unless event is canceled by Preservation Virginia.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children and are available online, and kids under 6 years are free. Tickets for Preservation Virginia members are $10. Tickets are also available the day of the event.

Photos submitted by Preservation Virginia.org

Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown will hold its 300th Anniversary and Fall Festival on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares.

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