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Ashland to Petersburg Fall County gets ready for Line Trail ground broken historic General Election Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Governor Ralph S. Northam officially broke ground on the new Fall Line trail in a ceremony featuring elected officials and trail advocates that took place last Wednesday in Carter Park in Ashland, the northern terminus of the trail.

Once completed, the paved, multi-use trail will span about 43 miles between Ashland and Petersburg.

The Fall Line trail will course see TRAIL, pg. 5

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Governor Ralph Northam delivers remarks as the AshlandPetersburg Trail is renamed the Fall Line Trail

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

Sample ballot turn to page 16.

HANOVER – In what might turn out to be an historic turnout in voting Tuesday, Hanover County was seeing plenty of activity at the Director of Elections/General Registrar’s office at Hanover Courthouse.

Teresa “Teri” Smithson said the county has 84,170 total registered voters, with 82,900 of them active. The number of inactive voters is 1,270. To qualify for that status, a voter either has not voted in a long time or has

moved out of the county.

With the eyes of the world watching as Democrat Joe Biden and Libertarian Jo Jorgensen challenge incumbent Republican President Donald J. Trump, voting in Hanover County is expected to be higher than usual.

Their running mates for vice president are Kamala Harris, Michael R. Pence and Jeremy F. “Spike” Cohen, respectively.

County voters also

will select a U.S. senator – Republican Daniel M. Gade is challenging incumbent Democrat Mark R. Warner – and U.S. House of Representatives 1st District – Democrat Qasim Rashid versus Robert J. Wittman, the Republican incumbent.

Voters also will be deciding the fate of two Constitutional Amendments.

The first one reads: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to establish a redistricting comsee ELECTION, pg. 16

APD chief recognizes investigator with Police Medal during quarterly awards

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – For the first time in his 13 years with the Ashland Police Department, Chief Douglas Goodman presented the Police Medal to Investigator Jason Helmlinger “for confronting an armed individual in such a way that it led to a successful conclusion with pres-

ervation of life.”

Goodman said the Police Medal is awarded to an officer who places himself “in great personal danger.” In April, he said a subject was attempting to break into vehicles when Helmlinger, who was in the area in plainclothes, stopped and put on his (Kevlar) vest.

Upon reaching the location, he encountered

an “individual hallucinating, exhibiting signs of paranoia.”

Goodman said Helmlinger has undergone a “high level of technical training to control this situation.” He was able to provide a safe conclusion for the suspect, innocent bystanders, and himself.

Helmlinger was among the officers recog-

nized during the Tuesday, Oct. 20, regular meeting of Ashland Town Council. Officers are honored by Chief Goodman on a quarterly basis.

Also receiving awards were: z Lifesaving Award: Officer Alex Cofield and Officer Chip Watts for responding to an overdose.

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The Universe from the Center: NASA probe touches asteroid

By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College has ceased public viewing due to the pandemic until further notice. We are working on a method for streaming live video from the Observatory to our website, and hope to provide that as an alternative to actual visits. Watch the website (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates or call the Keeble Information line at 804752-3210.

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ear Bennu – TAG, you’re it!

Bennu is a small (500 meters wide) asteroid.

TAG is Touch And Go. As I write this (Oct. 20) we’ve just learned that a NASA probe has successfully touched the surface and hopefully grabbed a sample.

We’ve spent a few months writing about General Relativity, now I’d like to spend a few months discussing asteroids. In this column I’ll focus on the probe at Bennu, but we’ll cover in later months what asteroids are, where they are, and why they are of interest.

The probe in question is called OSIRIS-REx – an odd combination of upper and lower case until you realize that most things NASA have acronyms. (One old joke called NASA the National Acronym Synthesis Agency.)

What often happens with a sophisticated probe with multiple tasks is that those specific missions get rearranged into something cute. Here we have the Origins Spectral Interpretations Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer. It was launched in September 2016 and went onto orbit around Bennu on 2018 December 3. In the intervening 22 months it has been surveying the surface from different altitudes and a variety of instruments, with the partial goal of finding a safe place to touch and grab a sample.

The probe, roughly the size of a small van, didn’t actually land on the surface. Rather it extended a robotic arm that placed the collection device (which looks like an automobile air filter) on the surface for about 5 seconds. A blast of nitrogen gas attempted to blow material into the collector, which can hold up to 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). We have to wait a few days to determine how much was collected.

It’s possible they got nothing – perhaps if the collector landed on a rock or tilted. There’s enough nitrogen for two more tries. Controllers liken the maneuver to a “high five.”

The probe will remain at Bennu until next March, when it will leave orbit and begin a long voyage home.

The mission profile calls for delivering the sample via parachute into the Utah desert on Sept. 24, 2021.

Bennu itself is likely a rubble pile rather than solid. We believe from its almost black color that it is carbon rich, and the surface itself is strewn with rocks large and small. One challenge was to find a place with enough clear space to maneuver the 20-foot spacecraft into the 30-foot gap between boulders. Bennu also is in a class of “Earth crossing asteroids” whose orbits intersect ours. There’s a small chance of colliding with Earth late in the 22nd century.

By the way, this isn’t NASA’s first asteroid touch down. The Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) orbited the asteroid Eros for a year beginning in February 2000. As it neared the end of thruster fuel, the decision was made to try to land on the asteroid. (Note that this was never designed to land!)

They succeeded on Feb. 12, 2001, and were able to collect data directly from the surface.

And, it’s not the first sample return mission from an asteroid. Japan’s Hyabusa (“Peregrine falcon”) returned a few micrograms from the asteroid Itokawa in 2010. Hyabusa2 is on course to return about 100 micrograms from the asteroid Ryugu, parachuting into the Australian Outback on Dec. 6, 2020.

Lunar phases for November: Last Quarter on the 8th, at 8:46 a.m.; New Moon on the 15th, at 12:07 a.m.; First Quarter on the 21st, at 11:45 p.m.; Full

Moon on the 30th at 4:30 a.m. This is accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse. The Moon will pass through the outer part of Earth’s shadow and dim slightly. All times are Eastern Standard. (Don’t forget to turn back your clocks!)

Predawn planet watchers can see Mercury and Venus to the southeast.

Venus rises at 4 a.m., and will be the brightest thing in that direction until the Sun comes up. Mercury is lower in the sky. Mars will be due south around 9 p.m., the same time as Jupiter and Saturn are setting. Both are to the south emerging in evening twilight after sunset.

Looking overhead at mid-month, about two hours after sunset you will find the Milky Way dividing the sky from northeast to southwest. Deneb and Vega are the two bright stars to the west of zenith, with Altair to the southwest marking out a rich triangle.

Near Vega, a clear night and steady hand with binoculars may enable you to see the Ring Nebula. This is an example of what will happen to our own Sun in another 5 billion years … as the fuel in the core is used up, the outer layers will eventually be expelled into an expanding planetary nebula.

To the east of zenith, look for the Andromeda Galaxy, a faint smudge to the naked eye. This is actually a galaxy much like our own, over 100 billion stars yet dimmed by its vast distance

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of some 2 million light years. Even though it is the most distant object visible without a telescope, it is close by on the cosmic scale of things.

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

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

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

Video re-enactment of Parsons’ Cause online Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ANOVER -- On Dec. 1, 1763, a country lawyer from Hanover stepped from obscurity into the forefront of legal and political circles in Virginia.

His name was Patrick Henry.

The event that shaped his destiny was the trial of The Parsons’ Cause.

Henry challenged the two most potent entities of colonial Virginia: the King and the clergy.

The case proved to be one of the opening salvos of the revolution, and started Henry

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on the path of becoming the “Voice of the Revolution.”

The Parsons' Cause Foundation, in conjunction with Hanover County, will present this video in a re-enactment of The Parsons' Cause Trial at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tFeIMkEQ0ok The Parsons' Cause Foundation is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to promote the historical importance of The Parsons' Cause Trial and to provide other educational opportunities of historical interests.

To support the Foundation's efforts, send a check to: The Parsons' Cause Foundation, P.O. Box 364, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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The Parsons’ Cause Foundation is presenting The Parsons’ Cause in a video form on YouTube The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFeIMkEQ0ok.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of Clinton Heights Drive, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 15000 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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

Eluding police, endangering persons or police car, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6100 block of Poppy Seed Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9200 block of Sliding Hill Road/Countryside Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 8300 block of Gettysburg Lane/Devils Den Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Jackson Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, 2nd offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 10000 block of Lickinghole Road/ Richardson Road, Ashland.

DWI, BAC .15 to .20, 1st offense, was reported in the 8600 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Ryegate Place, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, 3rd or

subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 12100 block of Bienvenue Road, Rockville.

Sept. 28

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12300 block of Cheroy Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny parts were reported in the 16500 block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Traffic safety unit activation was reported in the 14200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Traffic safety unit activation was reported in the 16400 block of Mountain Road/ Ranch House Road, Montpelier.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 4000 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, 2nd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

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

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 6400 block of Lark Way, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Sept. 27

Petit larceny building was reported in the 11600 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 6000 block of Grapevine Bridge Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10300 block of Spring Garden Court, Mechanicsville.

Threats in writing were reported in the 6500 block of Confederate Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 12200 block of Old Country Road, Rockville.

Possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance was

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Field Day of the Past would like to extend its thanks to all the volunteers, members, participants and guests who have made the event the phenomenon it has become over its 29-year history. We would like to extend a special thanks to the following: Adam Abubaker* The Armstrong Family Tina and Jimmy Adams Cheri Alexander George Alvis Keith Alvis Sue Alvis Will Adams Roland Beazley Lee, Tracy and The Bendle Family John Bickerstaff Robert Bickley Curtis Black* Chris Bolton* Lewis Bowers* Merrill Bowles* Dale and Bee Brooking* Edgar Browning Billy Jo Brooks Chester Brooks Gail and Jeff Brooks Gladys and Jim Brooks Ted Brown Steve Bryant Jerry Canfield Wilma and Earl* Carwile Andrew Cantrell David Carswell Centerville Co. #3 Fire and Rescue & all Goochland County Fire/Rescue companies The Clarke Family Frank Clayton Henry Clemons Mark & Kim Clifford

Moe Coles Charles Collier Stockton Cooper* The Cowardin Family John Coxon* The Cox Family The Cozart Family Johnny Crow Joe Crowder Ben and Ragan Davidson Irvin Davis, Jr. Jimmy Davis* Leslie Davis Melvin Dolan Al Doolan Jimmy Duke Jeff and Linda Duty Bill Enos* Gail Enos Doug Elliott Bill Epperson* Mark and Candy Eubank & their Tram Crew Gary Evenson Joe Fidd Betty Fields Beth Fitzgerald The Gammon Families Carl and Eunice Gibson Seth Gibson David Grubbs Jean Hall* “Pee Wee” Hall Rob Hancock* Buck Hanes

Donnie Hardaway Lenny Harlow* Jane Harris The Hawk Family Hugh Hawthorn Wayne Hazzard Gary Hearn The Henley Family Wesley Henley* Scott Hingley Greg Hodges Bill Hoitt* and The Hoitt Family Dick Holland Louise Holland James Holbrook Tim Hollins and the Dixie Four Wheel Drive Club G.L. Howatd* Steven Hubbard Clellan Jarrell* Margie and Monroe Johnson Bill Jones* Donald Jones Janit Jones Keith Jones Stuart Jones Brian and Kim Junior John Kline Debbie & Paul Krantz Matthew Kruepp The Lanier Family Larry Leadbetter David Lee* Arthur Lehman The Liesfeld Family

The Lloyd Family Gilbert Logan* The Long Family Jack Loomis* Luck Stone David Lyons, Jr. and David Lyons, Sr. Toby Malandrinos Franklin Marion Stephen and Linda Marks Howard Mayo The McNeely Family The Menefee Family John and Michelene Meola Reed Meredith Mike Marino Nick Martina Arthur Miller* Garland Moss The Nash Family Larry Nelson The Nicely Family The Nuckols Families Norwood Nuckols The Ottley Family Jeff Payne Curtis Peace Dennis Powell Jewel* and Haswell Profit The Pruitt Family “Radar” Raynor Pope Reed Earl Rigsby* Bob Robb Peyton Roden

Mike Rowe* Rick Reuter & Power Mechanical Fred Sanger Duck Sanders & his Handicapped Transpo Crew Joe Schmierer Steve Shell & his Antique Vehicle Crew Russel Shon Bill Slootwig* George Smith J.C. Snamen Mark Stanley “Stallion” Statton The Sisson Family Stan Sitzman Alan “Bones” Stone Stephen Tarrant Dean Tetterton Evie Tobain The Trapani Families Harold Turner* John Tuttle Wilford Walter Jimmy Ward Alan Weber Ed Wesley Buddy Whipple Sam White* Bobby Williams Leslie “Jimmy” Williams* The Williams Family F. Richard Wilton Cecil Wise Reid York

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z Lifesaving Award: Officer Paul Stirnaman and Deputy Shayna Perlstein for responding to an overdose.

Goodman noted “on March 27 and about six weeks into our pandemic, Perlstein did not hesitate to jump in and save the life of a person she had never met.” z Unit Commendation: Investigative Unit for longterm drug investigation.

Fentanyl was among the drugs recovered. z Excellent Police Duty: Investigator Adam Aigner and Investigator Jaime Hanlon. z Excellent Police Duty: A/Major Troy Aronhalt, A/ Captain Marie Kemp, A/ Captain James Shelhorse, Sergeant Ethan Hicks, Officer James Spada, Officer Bryan Smith and Investigator Jaime Hanlon for their team-based response to a familial abduction. z Excellent Police Duty: Officer James Spada for his role in the response and attention to care for an overdose victim. In addition, Officer Bryan Smith, Investigator Jacob Brackett, Officer Paul Stirnaman, Sergeant Ethan Hicks and Deputy Shayna Perlstein each earn a Certificate of Commendation.

In other business, Mayor Steve Trivett was recognized as being named town section chair of the Virginia Municipal League (VML).

Council unanimously adopted a resolution pertaining to an easement and agreement with Bill McElroy whose business, Slipped Disc recording studio, was encroached upon with renovations by the Ashland Theatre Foundation.

Town Attorney Andrea Erard said the Foundation “felt it appropriate to try to make it whole and give him an easement as well as a dedicated easement entering his property

from the rear.” There also was an overlap when the roof was redone.

The resolution provides for the access easement, as well as an agreement between both parties that outlines additional roles and responsibilities as current and future neighbors.

With an amendment to the height of freestanding signs, council unanimously approved the clarification of residential subdivision monument signs.

Nora Amos, director of Planning & Community Development, said the number of signs per lot would be limited to one. Monument was defined as a solid structure made of brick, while freestanding is a sign not attached to a building and supported by uprights, brackets, poles, posts or the similar foundation material in residential districts.

She said the Comprehensive Plan addressed “how signs can be used to be aesthetically pleasing. Most subdivisions want to have their own sign, this will encourage them to limit the number of signs they get.”

The Ashland Planning Commission recommended approval in September.

Vice Mayor John Hodges brought up the issue of 8 feet being too high, and recommended council consider 6 feet in the residential district for freestanding signs.

As the relocation to the new Ashland Town Hall approaches, Mayor Trivett suggested a moment of silence for “all of the focus of the community that has happened in this building.”

Council went into closed session to discuss, consider, and interview prospective candidates for appointments to the Ashland Economic Development Authority pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.23711(A)(1).

The next meeting of Ashland Town Council is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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through seven localities, cross the Chickahominy, James, and Appomattox Rivers, and connect with parks, businesses, and schools along the way. Running north to south, the Fall Line will be the spine of a regional trail network connecting with the Virginia Capital Trail in Richmond and the Appomattox River Trail in Petersburg.

“The Fall Line name reflects the corridor's unique geography, and it's the perfect name for the new biking and walking highway to connect people in Central Virginia," said Governor Northam. "I want to thank all of the local officials, regional planning staff, VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation), and Sports Backers for bringing together cities and counties to advance healthy living in Virginia's outdoors."

Bike Walk RVA, a program of Sports Backers, has worked for the last two years with the region’s officials, staff, advocates, and volunteers to move this trail concept into a reality.

Bike Walk RVA will continue organizing community volunteers and working with the staff on the planning and building of a comfortable and connected network for biking and walking in the greater Richmond region.

“Multi-use bicycling and walking trails not only provide safe, separated spaces for people to get around or enjoy being active outside, but they can also offer profound economic boosts to an area,” said Louise Lockett Gordon, director of Bike Walk RVA. “The Fall Line trail presents an opportunity for recreation and active living, as well as the ability to connect people to jobs, educational opportunities, transit, dining, and shopping throughout the corridor.”

In conjunction with the groundbreaking, Bike Walk RVA also is announcing the “Fall Line Trailblazer” virtual event and fundraising initiative to support the continued progress of trail construction.

Fall Line Trailblazer participants will walk, run, bike, stroll, or roll anywhere along the corridor of the trail through Oct. 31.

Participants and donors will receive information on sections of the trail alignment that are currently complete and accessible for activity and they will also have exclusive access to the firstever Fall Line trail t-shirt design.

Several sections of the Fall Line trail already exist or are planned in localities’ comprehensive and special area plans, including the existing Ashland Trolley Line Trail, Chester Linear Park, and Brook Road Protected Bike Lanes in Richmond, as well as the planned Trolley Line Connector in Henrico, and the Northern Jefferson Davis Special Area Plan in Chesterfield.

The Fall Line trail aims to connect these sections and establish another long-distance trail that provides opportunities for active transportation, recreation,

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Del. Lashrecse Aird, D-63, left; Governor Ralph Northam; Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine; and Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett stand by the Fall Line Trail construction in Ashland during a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday.

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For more information on the Fall Line trail and Trailblazer

virtual event, visit https://www. sportsbackers.org/events/fallline-trailblazer/.

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Yes, every vote really does count

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ote. While it may be a short word, it is huge in terms of impact. And, as I have written so many times through the years, it is your privilege -- and responsibility -- to be counted.

If ever in the history of our country there is a time when you need to express yourself through the right to vote, this is it.

We don’t endorse candidates, and I’m not trying to sway anyone toward any party. My role through this column is simple: To urge you to vote. My parents instilled in me the honor we have as Americans to determine who serves we the people. Take full advantage of that precious

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and envied right.

Think about the countries whose people have no say whatsoever in who rules or how laws are made. Think about where you live and how proud Virginians fought all those centuries ago for what we enjoy today.

I delight in telling people I live in the same county as Patrick Henry did in the 1700s. His “Give me liberty or give me death” has always been one of my favorite quotes.

Our rights should never be taken for granted.

This world is changing, but we can be loud and support the greatest nation on earth by simply going to vote. Imagine that -- so much power in an act that doesn’t take much time.

The voting age changed the year I turned 18,

with the county clerk (West Virginia’s version of a Director of Elections/General Registrar) came to the high school to register these young voters.

It was an exciting time for those of us who knew how important this opportunity would be.

I’ll never forget the first time I went to vote.

I was eager, enthusiastic and empowered. After all these years (that was 1974), I still feel that way when I cast my ballot.

Again, I am not trying to influence any political preference within this space, I only ask that you be heard through your vote.

Early voting continues and the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

So, go vote and proudly wear that cool “I voted” sticker.

Halloween is becoming a different kind of scary

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Halloween has become one of the biggest holidays in America. Never mind the fact it’s an unrecognized celebration, and not the first business or service has decided to supply a day off for a holiday that involves ghouls and goblins.

But, one only has to drive down a darkened avenue to realize that Halloween has become big business and increasingly glorified, a far cry from the simple excitement the holiday provided in my childhood.

Not unlike our nation, Halloween is a conglomerate of differing customs and rituals, some darker than others, with origins across the globe. It seems as if everyone who arrived in America from who could count how many distant shores each brought a bit of Halloween with them. As time passed, many of these international customs became instilled in our American Halloween tradition.

The holiday enjoys a sort of cultish popularity that appeals to almost everyone, and the single evening has the mystical power to bring out the spooky in all of us. It’s hard to imagine another celebration that invokes the sort of dedication that allows full-

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grown human beings to dress like cats or flying bats.

When I was a child, the holiday was exclusive, and parental involvement was limited to handing out candy while we were out collecting it. Realizing it’s a different world today, I suppose it’s hard to imagine a gaggle of kids taking over poorly-lit streets on a steady course from door-to-door.

For a kid, it was a magical dash from porch-toporch often encountering people who acted familiar, but seemed unknown under a poorly constructed mask. Of course, there was always a danger of that broken bag that deposited the fruits of a night’s see SCARY, pg. 9

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Railroad Park nears meeting match for grant On behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park Community Committee, I'd like to extend our gratitude for the Ashland-Hanover Local's editorial published Oct. 21, 2020. Your support of this exciting project has made a significant impact on our fundraising efforts, and we are close to meeting the necessary match for the $50,000 grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation.

The $100,000 total is a great start for getting park development underway.

Your readers should know that the committee has plans to eventually expand the park to include historic sites such as the Beaverdam train station and Hanover Junction (now Doswell). We believe the economic activity driven by the park's heritage tourism will benefit all of Hanover County.

While the Downtown Ashland Association is the sponsoring organization for the park, we are proud to have the Hanover County Black Heritage Society and Ashland Museum as project partners. We have reached out to the Hanover County Historical Society as well.

Interested readers can keep track of our progress and help us match the grant by visiting http://www.ashlandvirginia.com/railroad.

Thanks again to the Ashland Hanover Local for your editorial support!

Tom Wulf Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park Community Committee

Trump supporter responds to letter about successes I’d like to thank Ted Mentz for taking the time to read and thoughtfully comment on my letter to the see LETTERS, pg. 8

Scams increase presence as DMV services move online Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Because of COVID-19 challenges, state departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) around the United States generally have expanded their online offerings by encouraging drivers to book appointments or prepay for services.

Unfortunately, scammers are stepping up opportunities to trick drivers with lookalike websites that steal personal and even credit card information, according to new reports filed by consumers on BBB.org/ScamTracker.

How the scam works You visit what you think is the DMV website to read about the COVID-19 procedures. Your state may now allow you to complete the transaction online, or you may need to schedule an inperson appointment through the DMV website.

Be warned that before you enter any personal or payment information, double check the site’s URL to make sure it’s the real deal.

Scammers are taking advantage of the new online services by creating phony sites that claim to handle your license renewal, car title transfer, or

other types of DMV services offered.

For example, one victim thought they had pre-paid for a driver’s license renewal online, according to a BBB. org/ScamTracker report. But when they arrived at the DMV office to complete the transaction, the clerk had no record of the payment. Turns out the victim paid a scam lookalike website instead.

How to avoid falling victim to a fake website

z Double check the URL before you enter personal and payment information. Before you enter any sensitive information, double check you’re on the correct website and that the link is secure. (Secure links start with “https://” and include a lock icon on the purchase page. Learn more at BBB.org/BBBSecure.) z Be wary of thirdparty websites. Some websites appear to offer a legitimate service, but are really part of a scam. Be suspicious of websites with no working customer service number and no physical address. Typos and grammatical errors can also be indications of a scammer’s handiwork. z Make online purchases with your credit card.

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on a credit card can usually be disputed, whereas that might not be the case with other payment methods.

Unfortunately, there is no way to get back the personal information you may have shared.

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Hanover man killed in King and Queen County Staff Report news@mechlocal.com An 81-year-old Hanover man was killed yesterday afternoon in a crash that took place in King and Queen County.

According to Sgt. Dylan Davenport, public informa-

tion officer, Virginia State Police, Ronald Caudell, was operating a motorcycle about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, when he was struck by a pickup truck when turning on U.S. 360 East to Route 721 North (Newtown Road). The victim was wearing a helmet.

Caudell’s motorcycle was a

1998 Honda GL 1500SE. Jason Fox, 45, of Tappahannock was driving a 2011 Ford F150, which was traveling west on U.S. 360. He was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured in the mishap.

Fox was charged with reckless driving and failure to obey a traffic signal.

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SHLAND – The Ashland-based Whistle Stop Theatre Company will explore how madness sinks in through the famous works of Edgar Allan Poe. This live performance includes original music, dance, and choral readings of Poe’s Eleonora, Annabel Lee, The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Premature Burial and other works. It will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, on the lawn of The Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland.

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. All attendees must wear a mask during the performance and be prepared to socially distance from other audience members. You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the performance.

This is a pay what you can performance. Tickets are going fast. For more information, and to check ticket availability, visit whistlestoptheatre.weebly.com.

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editor which pointed out just a few of the many, many accomplishments of our president, Donald Trump.

Mr. Mentz did take exception to some of my examples: Those being record high employment and wage growth. Mr. Mentz points out that these “... are just trivial things that come and go.”

He goes on to say, “Mother Nature has more effect on the economy than any president ...” A very interesting hypothesis.

I did a quick check on yearly GDP (Gross Domestic Product) fluctuation’s for the past 30 years and some searches on major climatic events

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This was the home of Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton from 18701878. The original house was built before the Civil War. The house shown here in 1890 shows remodeling done later.

Subject matter may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13. Viewer discretion is advised.

The Lost Lenore House In 1870, Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton, childhood love of Poe, purchased the house at 706 S. Center St. in Ashland.

She lived here with her daughter and son-in-law and their children until she sold the house in 1878 to Luther P. Ellis. (From the Ashland Museum archives, ashlandmuseum.org) Built before the Civil War,

the house is known by several names including the Boarding House, the Ellis House and – the Lost Lenore House. Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton is reputed to have been the lost Lenore in Poe’s poem The Raven.

Make reservations at whistlestoptheatre.weebly.com for 5 p.m. Fridays this month to experience Grief, Guilt, and Paranoia: The Madness of Poe at The Center, and, remember, Poe’s lost Lenore lived just two blocks down the street.

during the same period. There might well be a noteworthy correlation between GDP and the weather which I will leave to Mr. Mentz to substantiate.

As to the other examples of President Trump’s accomplishments, Mother Nature had nothing to do with them.

President Trump has and always has had the well-being of the American citizen first and foremost in his actions.

Mr. Mentz continues on about the hijacking of the judicial system. You mean the judicial system that wasted over three years and $35 million of taxpayer money on the Russian Hoax?

In closing, Mr. Mentz points out that, “What is happening is called the road to dictatorship.”

I don’t see the country on a road to dictatorship, but what I do see is that we’ve already started down the road to anarchy that may lead to a totalitarian government.

That’s why I and an overwhelming number of law enforcement officers and their organizations are supporting President Donald Trump this coming Nov. 3.

Chuck Williamson Mechanicsville

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Trump didn’t act immediately on coronavirus I have read the lengthy and convoluted letter from Martha Cole defending Trump’s han-

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Nov. 30 is the deadline for lovers of America’s railroad history to meet the $50,000 matching grant for the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park project in Ashland. Otherwise, the entire grant will be withdrawn. Research shows that the Railroad Park will strengthen our region’s economy for years to come, and the $50,000 matching grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation is the very best chance to make this exciting attraction a reality. Please watch an informative video at ashlandvirginia.com/railroad. Then donate securely online, or write your check to Downtown Ashland Association and mail it to P.O. Box 33, Ashland VA 23005 (write “Railroad Park” on the memo line). Supportive organizations include the Downtown Ashland Association, Virginia Port Authority, Ashland Museum, Hanover County Black Heritage Society, CSX, Ashland Kiwanis Club, Marketing Ashland Partnership, and the Hanover County Historical Society. A permanent plaque will recognize donors of $5,000+ as Honored Founders and donors of $1,000+ as Honored Supporters. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for joining in to make this happen!

dling of the coronavirus.

I noticed that the writer used the adverb immediately to glowingly describe Trump’s actions.

He did not act immediately.

He was advised of the virus and its extreme danger but decided to sit on the information.

People sickened and many died but he did not disclose what he knew.

The actions the writer describes such as sending hospital ships and implementing the presidential power to have industries make PPE and ventilators occurred only after the virus was killing Americans in high numbers and hospitals were overwhelmed..

Trump disbanded

the Federal Pandemic Preparedness Office established by President Obama to handle pandemics.

He ignored the game plan left by Obama titled Playbook for Early Response to HighConsequence Emerging Infecting Disease Threats and Biological Incidents. That office suscessfully handled the threats of Ebola and Zika viruses and kept them from running amok in our country.

Trump contracted COVID-19 because he refused to follow the medically-sanctioned preventative requirements to wear a mask and to social distance. He did not volunteer to be a test subject for covid treatments.

He was given treatments that the average person cannot

get only because of the office he currently holds.

The Democrats do not accuse Trump of creating the virus. He is factually guilty of hiding its severity and letting it get the chokehold on our country that it has.

Also, Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize is of no significance. Anyone can be nominated. In fact, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was nominated in 1945 and 1948. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was nominated in 1935. Adolf Hitler was nominated in 1939.

If Trump had really accomplished anything of significance, he would have won the prize.

Trump’s “great job” has see LETTERS, pg. 10

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labor along the sidewalk, or the more unlikely occurrence of having your candy taken by an older trick or treater.

But, more often than not, it was a night that went off without a hitch.

The holiday didn’t have the economic impact it has today. Candy sales for this year’s effort are counted in the billions and it is estimated that more than half of Americans will take part in some sort of All Hallow’s Eve celebration.

Yes, Halloween has come a long way since those simpler days when candy bars were only handed out by the richest of neighbors. It’s assumed a role as America’s second most celebrated holiday. That position is bolstered with indisputable evidence like almost $6 million in anticipated pumpkin sales.

Families travel to cities that decorate the town for the holiday while others flock to too many to count haunted houses or farms … or even amusement parks. My kids began celebrating weeks ago; the decorations have been up even longer.

Few things remain from my memories of Halloween, and the holiday has, I suppose, outgrown me. I’ve become sort of a bystander to the energy of the season, and there’s no doubt watching my kids enjoy Halloween has replaced most of my childhood memories when the fuller the bag the happier I was.

And the only thing that remains from those wonderful days of the 1950s is the smallest of reminders, a tiny tidbit of days gone by and a different kind of scary — a piece of candy corn.

Some things don’t get better with time.

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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. The new date is Saturday, May 15, 2021. All other previous information is correct, including the location 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 cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

Ongoing

Tuesdays

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond. net or call 804-270-9626.

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Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland.

For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com.

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

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one

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Libraries provide free Lock & Talk supplies to patrons Rabies vaccination may help avoid any temptation HANOVER -- Pamunkey clinic to be held Oct. 31 and can keep your family safe Regional Library branches located in Hanover County are providing free medication lock boxes, gun cable locks, drug disposal kits and safety literature to patrons thanks to a unique partnership with the Hanover County Community Services Board (CSB) and Hanover Cares.

The CSB, Hanover’s public mental health provider, is participating in Lock & Talk, a statewide campaign that encourages Virginians to practice medication and gun safety, and talk about mental health to reduce the stigma and prevent suicide.

“We are excited about our partnership with the libraries. Together we can more efficiently distribute these resources to Hanover residents,” said Laura Robertson, Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist at the CSB and coordinator of Hanover’s Lock & Talk initiative.

“We are also pleased with the many benefits to families these simple safety tools have the potential to provide,” she said. “When guns are locked and ammunition is secured accidental gun deaths, injuries and suicide by firearm can be prevented. Children and teens cannot fire a locked gun.”

“Furthermore, a locked gun provides protection for adults who may decide to make an

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resulted in the deaths of

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The Lock & Talk display is paired with training to familiarize staff with local suicide prevention resources, including the Hanover Community Services Board.

attempt. It takes extra time to unlock a gun providing the person an opportunity to reconsider and call for help instead,” she added.

In addition to helping prevent a suicide attempt by overdose, locking up medications in a medication lock box or in a cabinet can prevent small children and even pets from accidentally swallowing medications and being poisoned, tweens and teens from experimenting with and misusing medications, and family members or visitors who are recovering from a substance use disorder from feeling tempted to misuse another’s prescription opioid or other medication.”

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Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares, a coalition of community members dedicated to eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs among Hanover youth, provided the drug disposal kits as part of its Safe Homes initiative.

According to Marsh, “Safe Homes is an initiative of the coalition designed to help parents and caregivers of children to establish a clear ‘NO USE’ prevention message for youth through conversation and providing secure storage for any alcohol and prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Young people are naturally curious, so securing alcohol and medications in the home

12.58 million Americans unemployed.

Trump has destroyed our relationships with other countries and our allies. He sucks up to dictators especially Vladimir Putin.

He looked the other way when bounties were put on the heads of American soldiers, okayed the invasion and slaughter of the Kurds who fought bravely beside out

from risks of substance use and accidental overdose.”

Renee Sottong, branch manager at the Montpelier Branch Library, was the first to create a Lock & Talk display.

“We paired the display with training to familiarize staff with local suicide prevention resources, including the Hanover Community Services Board. The response from patrons has been so positive, we’ve actually restocked several times since the first display went up,” Sottong said.

Library administrators expanded the initiative to include all Hanover County branches, including Atlee, Mechanicsville, and Ashland.

If you or someone you love has thoughts of suicide, contact the Hanover County CSB Crisis Team at 804-365-4200 to talk with a mental health professional.

For more information about Lock & Talk, contact Laura Robertson at larobertson@hanovercounty.gov or to view a gun cable lock demonstration visit https://www. hanovercounty.gov/985/Lockand-Talk.

For more information on Hanover Cares, visit hanovercares.org.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

troops, and looked the other way when an American journalist was murdered, chopped up, and discarded.

He is mentally unstable, financially obligated to shady characters around the world, and is dangerous to our democracy.

He does not deserve another term.

Teresa Jacobsen Mechanicsville

ASHLAND -- All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age. For dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination.

Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $8 per dog or cat.

The first clinic of this fall/winter season will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot at Patrick Henry High School. The veterinarian is Dr. Scott Nevaiser. This will be a drive-thru type clinic, with the owners and the animals remaining inside the vehicles.

The veterinarian will administer the shots at your vehicle. Only healthy, nonpregnant animals will be vaccinated and only dogs and cats (no wolves or wolf-hybrids).

You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done. Put the rabies tags on pet's collar and keep certifications for proof of vaccination.

The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the

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For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804675-4230.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is

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pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination.

Patrick Henry High School is located at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Road in Ashland.

Officials with Hanover County Animal Control said they hope to have another rabies vaccination clinic on Dec. 12 at a location yet to be announced; further details on that clinic will be announced at a future time.

A third rabies prevention clinic for this season is expected to be held on Feb. 6, 2021, at the East Hanover Rescue Squad.

For more information about rabies or the upcoming rabies vaccination clinics in Hanover County, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Barbara Boor is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – When the Mechanicsville Little League 10-year-old All Stars began their baseball practices this year, they all got a tee shirt with the slogan, “NOBODY RISES TO LOW EXPECTATIONS,” on the back.

Manager Travis Holt had had high expectations for this team for the past three and for each of the three years, they rose to meet his challenge. On Sept. 27, they won the Tuckahoe 10-Year-Old Invitational championship, the third-straight postseason championship.

If it weren’t for the COVID19 pandemic, the Tuckahoe title would have been the District V championship, but the kids aren’t complaining. They know what they have accomplished, going 18-0 in postseason play the past three years.

“It’s just a good group of boys and a good group of families,” Holt said. “They play baseball all the time. They love baseball – and how they represented Mechanicsville Little League over the past few years has been incredible.”

Holt said the core of the group came together in 2017.

Even then, he could tell they were special.

“I started coaching this All Star team four years ago in the 8-year-old tournament,” Holt

Submitted by Travis Holt

Above, the Mechanicsville 10-year-old All-Stars celebrate their third straight tournament championship. Left, they defeated Richmond Little League in a come-from-behind win for their third straight title.

said. “Well, half the team, I think was 6 years old at the time. We went 4-2, in that tournament, and only lost two games by one run. … The way it worked out.

We ended up winning the sil-

ver bracket championship out there.

“Of course, we never really mentioned anything about it being silver bracket. They won the championship as far as they

were concerned, and they have been just pouring it on ever since.”

In 2018, the team finished the job it started and won the Huguenot Little League Machine Pitch Invitational.

Last year, it won the Atlee Little League 9-Year-Old Invitational.

This year, the team – consisting of Hunter Cardoza, Jacob Clark, James Hersey, Bradley Hoge, Trace Holt, Chase

Hughes, Braiden Hunt, Owen Ludwig, Reid Lutton, Kaiden Myers, Kaleb Stanley, Braden Walton and Kaydin Whitby – faced a particularly tough opponent in Richmond Little League.

But the arsenal of arms – Holt said he threw 11 pitchers in the tournament and possibly could have used the other two kids on the mound if he had had time – did what it needed to do, going 4-0 in pool play

with victories over Richmond (overcoming a 6-3 deficit for an 8-6 win), Atlee Little League (10-5), Tuckahoe National (132) and Huguenot Little League (10-0). Coming out of pool play as the top seed, Mechanicsville knocked off Atlee 8-1 in the semifinal.

In the final, Mechanicsville came out flat, having, as Holt said, “the worst night to have our worst performance.”

Richmond led going into the bottom of the sixth inning when Mechanicsville came up for its final at-bat.

Holt’s boys did what they needed to do.

“You can never count them out,” he said. “They’re just too good at the plate. Their baseball IQ is too high. And I believe we have the best defensive team that I’ve seen. These boys can play. It’s very impressive.”

Some credit has to go to the manager. Holt himself has a history of building strong, competitive teams. There may be a good reason why.

“I have always felt that no matter what you coach as long as the kids know you love them and would do anything for them they will do the same for you,” Holt said. “I always tell them I’m going to give you 100% all the time and I expect the same from you.”

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

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Aggressive Red Wolves end Richmond Kickers’ season Red Wolves’ Mark Hernandez and Jason Ramos (assist) got behind the Kickers’ defense for the winner.

“One of the things we needed to do tonight in order to make sure we made the final was we needed to win the game,” Sawatzky said. “In order to win the game, you need to score goals. You need to commit

to the attack. Their counterattack out of us getting forward was pretty efficient. Greg Hurst was very good tonight. We just didn’t have anybody on our side of the ball that was quite as effective as he was.

“When you’re trying to win a game – and we’re always trying to win – you’re going to push forward, and we got caught in

transition a couple of times and they punished us for that.”

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

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Above, Richmond defender Isaiah Dargaan keeps Chattanooga Red Wolves SC’s Jonathan Ricketts from the ball in the Red Wolves 2-1 win over the Kickers at City Stadium Sunday. Below, Red Wolves’ keeper Alex Mangels makes the save despite the charge of Richmond’s Kyle Venter.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor The Richmond Kickers walked on to the pitch at City Stadium Saturday night in control of their fate. If they defeated the visiting Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, they would advance to the USL League One final against the Greenville Triumph SC. If the Kickers lost, their fate would depend on the kindness of strangers.

The visitors Saturday night had no intention of being kind, however. Using an aggressive press and taking advantage of a Richmond lineup missing some of its offensive spark because of injuries, the Red Wolves spoiled the Kickers’ season with a 2-1 win.

Afterward, the kindness of strangers failed to materialize. Union Omaha edged Inter Miami II 1-0 to clinch the other final berth and bring

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Richmond’s season to an end.

“I commend the guys for trying real hard and working to find goals in that game,” said Kickers’ head coach Darren Sawatzky. “We had a bit of a different lineup tonight based on injuries and that type of stuff. I thought it was enough to get the win tonight.”

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From the start, however, Richmond struggled to get shot opportunities, while Chattanooga found plenty.

Kickers goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald was busy, with six saves on the night – almost all in the first half. He had tremendous help from defender Wahab Ackwei, who deflected a number of other balls that might have gotten through.

But in the second half, as Richmond aggressively tried to put some of its own pressure on the Red Wolves defense, Chattanooga wings twice slipped behind the Richmond defense for goals, with Greg Hurst – assisted by Conor Doyle – finding an opening in the 57th minute.

Richmond’s Oalex Anderson and Matt Bolduc (assist) similarly combined for an equalizer in the 64th minute.

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4. FOX, Paul F.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA

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The owner of any property listed above may redeem it at any time before the date of sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and costs thereon, including reasonable attorney’s fees set by the Court and the pro-rata costs of publication. The owner may contact Sands Anderson PC at 540-373-2504 or 800-664-5699 for redemption amounts. Partial payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest or costs shall not be sufficient to redeem the property, and shall not operate to suspend, invalidate or make moot any action for judicial sale.

NOTE: This Notice is NOT an advertisement for a public auction.

To receive notice of the public auction by mail or electronically, please send a written request to Sands Anderson PC at P.O. Box 907, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907.

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Faith-based healing ministry offered to residents Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ANOVER COUNTY -- What can you do if you live in Hanover County, need medical, dental or eye services, cannot afford insurance or cannot qualify for Medicaid nor Medicare? There is a place you can turn for help and it is called Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics.

Their mission statement reads: “To offer a faith-based healing ministry to our qualified Hanover neighbors by providing free medical and dental health care with compassion, dignity and respect”.

The six clinics are located in Mechanicsville and Ashland.

Their services are free to Hanover County citizens between the ages of 18 and 65, who meet certain income requirements, with no insurance, no Medicaid and no Medicare coverage. Specialist services are also available.

All staff persons in the clinics are volunteers, including doctors, nurses and administrative personnel.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 17th day of November 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input and may take action on the following item: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14 Transportation Impact Analysis Text Amendment Ordinance No. 2020-14 amends the Ashland Town Code by modifying Sec. 21-140.3, “Site Plan Required,” and Sec. 21-185, “Specific Information” to revise and add a new threshold for the number of proposed vehicle trips per day that would require a transportation impact analysis. Ordinance No. 2020-14 is considered pursuant to the grants of authority contained in VA. Code §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2240, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286.

Copies of the request may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views, however, the number of people admitted to Town Hall is being limited in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Citizens are encouraged to participate electronically; please contact Bernadette Cornelius, bcornelius@ashlandva.gov to make those arrangements.

Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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The clinics are supported by donations from individuals, civic organizations, businesses and churches in the county, with a small annual grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

St. James the Less Free Medical and Dental clinics, located in Ashland, at 125 Beverly Rd., was established as the first of the free clinics in the county in October of 2006 for citizens unable to pay for services. Other free clinics followed after the St. James clinic was established.

In August 2007, the eye care clinic, located at 106 S. James St., opened in Ashland and has supplied eye exams and glasses for many patients.

In October 2009, the Mechanicsville Christian Center Dental Clinic opened in Mechanicsville, at Mechanicsville Christian Center, located at 8061 Shady Grove Rd. After a long-awaited vision and dream of a devoted Shady Grove church member, the Cheryl H. Watson Memorial Free Medical and Eye Clinics, opened in February 2010 in the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, as a church mission and in memory of Cheryl Watson, who unfortunately passed before the

clinic was a reality. The clinic is located at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. Together, the six clinics combined in 2019, supplied services to county residents valued at $134,181 for non-specialty services.

Specialty care was valued at $38,144, eye care was valued at $17,290, and dental care at $256,000 -- all at no cost to the patients.

Citizens who may need the services of these free clinics may call The Cheryl H. Watson Memorial Free Medical and Eye Care Clinics in Mechanicsville, at 804 559-0486, for medical and eye care, St. James the Less Free Clinics in Ashland at 804 798-8890, for medical, dental and eye care, or Mechanicsville Free Dental Clinic in Mechanicsville at 804 559-0995, for dental help.

These clinics are 501(c)(3), charitable organizations, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations are greatly appreciated and may be directed to Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics, P.O. Box 117, Ashland, VA 2005.

County residents may also call Virginia State Medicaid at the Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282, or email them at www. commonhelp.virginia.gov to inquire as to whether they may qualify for that program.

Social Services taking Fuel Open enrollment for Land assistance applications Use Program ending soon HANOVER -The Hanover County Department of Social Services is now accepting applications for the Fuel Assistance Program.

Fuel Assistance is a temporary program that helps eligible households with the costs of heating their homes. The amount that is received will not necessarily cover all of the winter heating costs but will be a supplement. Those who have been accepted for eligibility in past years are automatically registered for this year’s program.

Benefits are based on the availability of funds and the number of applications received within the state. In order to be eligible for fuel or utility assistance, your household’s income must be less than the maximum allowed for the number of people in the home, and you must be responsible for paying the heating bill.

Applications will be pro-

cessed as soon as possible but must be received or postmarked no later than Nov. 13. Funds are sent directly to the vendor beginning the first week in January. Hanover’s share of this statewide allocation is limited.

Applications for Fuel Assistance can be submitted through: CommonHelp (www.commonhelp.virginia.gov), The Enterprise Customer Service Center (1-855-6354370), or a (pre-printed) Fuel application, or a paper Fuel application (local agency) You can call a Human Services Agent at 804-3654100 to have an application mailed to you. A face-to-face interview is not required.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

HANOVER -- 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 extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period Jan. 1 to Feb. 1, 2021.

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 3,616 parcels and 157,848 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program.

This represents about 54% of the county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.3 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 804-365-6125 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.

FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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princess 36. Obtains from 37. Third Mughal Emperor 38. Shares the opinion of 39. Central European river 40. Feudal estates 41. KU hoops coach Bill 42. Spreads out for drying 43. ‘The Partridge Family’ actress Susan CLUES DOWN 1. Picturesque 2. South Pacific island country 3. Shrub of the olive family 4. Establish the truth of 5. Unfettered 6. Originations

7. Famed English park 9. Sheep’s cry 10. Danced 12. More upstanding 14. Upstate NY airport (abbr.)

15. Type of lettuce 17. Place to call a pint 19. Backs 20. Partner to cheese 23. Makes it there 24. Value 25. One’s convictions 26. Former CIA 27. Clashed 28. Affirmative 29. Journalist Tarbell 30. Athletic shoes 31. Roof style 32. Make possible 33. Make less dense 34. Healthy food 36. Silly

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try a new and interesting hobby that aligns with your current interests. Don’t worry if it has nothing to do with your profession. It’s okay to branch out.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a pleasant routine is essential for improving your mood and outlook. It’s easier to handle stressful situations when you make smart choices.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 You are a natural leader who prefers overseeing projects to getting your hands dirty. But to strengthen authority, you sometimes have to handle some of the nuts and bolts.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, allow friends to lavish attention on you. You deserve a little more time in the limelight because of all the hard work you have been putting in.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Make some changes to your wellness routine, Virgo. Changes could help you feel better in your daily life and set the course for many positive things in the future.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 There are many things happening around you, and it is best to focus on the positives even in the most hectic times. Immerse yourself in your favorite hobbies.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Now is the time to increase your income rather than the pressure on you. That means thinking outside the box in terms of additional work. Consider self-employment.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, by making yourself more vulnerable, you can show others how you are compassionate and in tune with your softer side. This may help create alliances.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 It is always good knowing someone has your back, Virgo. This can be a best friend, a romantic partner, a family member, or even a colleague. It is a relief to have support.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Being in tune with your feelings is a very good thing this week, Sagittarius. It can help you focus on goals that will make you happy and avoid situations that make you upset.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, most of the time you like making your contributions from the background. But lately you are ready to step into the spotlight.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Engine additive 4. Undemanding 8. ‘__ your enthusiasm’ 10. Well-known island 11 Not saintly 12. Habitual 13. Central parts of church buildings 15. Trust 16. Intestinal 17. Deep-bodied fish 18. Live up to expectations 21. Snag 22. Partner to haw 23. General’s assistant (abbr.)

24. Sheep disease 25. Male term of endearment 26. United 27. Popular TV host 34. Overnighters 35. Beloved British

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, rest and relax now because it may be a bumpy ride over the next few days. Rely on your energy reserves to make it through. Things will calm down soon enough.

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mission, consisting of eight members of the General Assembly and eight citizens of the Commonwealth, that is responsible for drawing the congressional and state legislative districts that will be subsequently voted on, but not changed by, the General Assembly and enacted without the Governor’s involvement and to give the responsibility of drawing districts to the Supreme Court of Virginia if the redistricting commission fails to draw districts or the General Assembly fails to enact districts by certain deadlines?

The second one reads: Should an automobile or pickup truck that is owned and used primarily by or for a veteran of the United States armed forces or the Virginia National Guard who has a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be free from state and local taxation?

The options are Yes or No. As of end of business on Saturday, Oct. 24, Smithson said in-person voting was 21,946; 12,711 had voted by mail request; and there were 34,657 total absentee ballots cast.

The county turnout as of that date was 42%.

This election, she said, “No Excuse absentee in-person voting and voting by mail are very popular. Many of the voters have commented on how easy and fast it was to cast their ballot. The voting center team has received many compliments.”

On Saturday, Oct. 31, voters – just like on the 24th – can vote between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Smithson’s Wickham Building office. “We will be having drivethru voting. Check out our website, https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/361/VoterRegistration-Elections-Office, for a map of where and how to line up,” she added.

No appointment is needed and there aren’t any long lines.

“Remember that Oct. 31 is the last day to cast a ballot in-person at her office,” Smithson said.

Dale Hargrove Alderman, chairman of the Hanover County Republican Committee, said, “The Hanover County Republican Committee started planning back in the spring to begin mobilizing for the Nov. 3 election cycle.”

“Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we were not able to have our usual committee meetings until this fall; however, hundreds of volunteers have stepped up to help in what I think most Republicans see as the most consequential election in the history of our Republic,” she said.

Alderman added, “Hanover County is a predominately Republican county where

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the local citizens are committed to the principles of the free enterprise system not the Socialist policies currently espoused by the Democratic Party. These policies represent an existential threat to our lives and to the lives of our children.”

“For that in mind, we are planning for a record turnout here in the county for Donald Trump for president, Rob Wittman for congressman and Daniel Gade for senator this Nov. 3,” she concluded.

“The political fervor is heating up in Hanover County!” Daniel McGraw, chairman of the Hanover County Democratic Party, said. “On Sunday, Oct. 11, U.S. Senator Mark Warner and many distinguished politicians and political leaders met in Ashland to show support for Qasim Rashid, Mark Warner, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden, all running on the Democratic ticket this year.”

“And this year,” he continued, “an excellent Congressional candidate, Qasim Rashid, has set the tone for how to put together a solid campaign. He has fresh ideas every week and he is meeting the voters where they are.”

“If you are looking to run for political office, you should contact Qasim Rashid.

His compassion through action, in person and virtual town halls, and overall political prowess are outstanding,” McGraw added.

“The Hanover County Democratic Committee is growing more by the day.

I am hearing from people all across the county about how to join and how to be more active in politics,” said McGraw.

“This has been a turbulent year. We are seeing school name changes, social distancing, and police reform.”

As a resident of Ashland, McGraw said he is quite proud of the Ashland Police Department. “But, we can do more,” he said. “This election, we will be deciding on the people who will push for reform, nationwide.”

“Over 35% of the electorate in Hanover County has voted early. And that’s thanks, in no small part, to the Hanover County registrar and the registrar’s office and all of their hard work to make voting easier and safer in Hanover,” he said.

“How great would it be if 100% of eligible voters cast a ballot this election?”

McGraw said. “We are seeing Democratic signs throughout the county. Some vandals have attempted to tear down these signs.

But, every time one is torn down, we put up two more … And people are donating to Democratic causes.”

He said,” Hanover County is the turning point for the Democratic Party. We are on the verge of true change.”

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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Commonwealth of Virginia

SAMPLE BALLOT County of Hanover General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Instructions To vote for a candidate, use a black ballpoint pen to fill in the oval next to the name.

To vote for a candidate who is not on the ballot, fill in the oval next to the “Write-in” line and print that person’s name clearly on the line.

To vote on a question, fill in the oval next to Yes or No. If you want to change a vote or have made a mistake, ask an election official for another ballot. Do not make marks other than filling the oval.

President and Vice President Vote for only one DEMOCRATIC PARTY Electors for Joseph R. Biden, President Kamala D. Harris, Vice President REPUBLICAN PARTY Electors for Donald J. Trump, President Michael R. Pence, Vice President LIBERTARIAN PARTY Electors for Jo Jorgensen, President Jeremy F. "Spike" Cohen, Vice President

Constitutional Amendment #1 Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to establish a redistricting commission, consisting of eight members of the General Assembly and eight citizens of the Commonwealth, that is responsible for drawing the congressional and state legislative districts that will be subsequently voted on, but not changed by, the General Assembly and enacted without the Governor's involvement and to give the responsibility of drawing districts to the Supreme Court of Virginia if the redistricting commission fails to draw districts or the General Assembly fails to enact districts by certain deadlines?

Yes No

Write-in Member United States Senate Vote for only one Mark R. Warner - D Daniel M. Gade - R Write-in Member House of Representatives 1st District Vote for only one

Constitutional Amendment #2 Should an automobile or pickup truck that is owned and used primarily by or for a veteran of the United States armed forces or the Virginia National Guard who has a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be free from state and local taxation?

Yes No

Qasim Rashid - D Robert J. Wittman - R Write-in

Authorized by the Electoral Board of the County of Hanover P.O. Box 419 • Hanover, VA 23069 The authority statement printed above must be removed and replaced with the appropriate authority statement for the candidate, committee, individual or group using this ballot for their own purposes. The authority statement used for this ballot must comply with the requirements of either federal or state law, as appropriate. For state requirements, see §24.2-955 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. For federal requirements, call the Federal Election Commission, 1-800-424-9530.

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