Ashland-Hanover Local – 04/07/2021

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PET OF THE WEEK

Sheriff: Department remains diligent and visible in keeping county safe

4-year-old female Labrador Retriever/ Pitbull mix needs a home

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Vol. 6 No. 32 | Richmond Suburban News | April 7, 2021

Airport receives VAB funds for runway projects Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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ICHMOND — The Hanover County Municipal Airport is among 27 airports across the Commonwealth to receive funding from the Virginia Aviation Board.

The Ashland-based airport has been approved for $8,400 for

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Runway work at the Hanover County Municipal Airport is being planned thanks to funding from the Virginia Aviation Board. Twentysix other airports in the Commonwealth also are receiving funds.

Runway 16 Remaking and $32,000 for Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation (Design).

Funding for an award for Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Update is not available.

A total of $6,543,341.91 was awarded to the airports, with money being used to fund 40 projects to improve the airports and see AIRPORT pg. 7

Ashland Museum spring walking tour spotlights Town Lot No. 31 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Join the Ashland Museum on Saturday, April 17, for a spring walking tour of historical Town Lot No. 31.

In the 1870s, Alexander G. Brown, a Randolph-Macon College Trustee, built

the Ashland Hotel on the lot facing the railroad. The property extended along Henry Clay Road from Railroad Avenue west to James Street where J. Palmer Gordon’s florist business was located.

There will be two walking tours – 10 see WALK, pg. 4

Photo submitted by Betsy Hodges

The postcard is of the first Henry Clay Hotel, which was built in 1900.

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County explains contact protocols for vaccination (Editor’s note: Hanover County government, in coordination with the Chickahominy Health District, has released another COVID-10 informational article. Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer, submitted the following.)

How will I be contacted for my COVID-10 vaccination appointment?

Many people have asked what email address or phone number will pop up when they are being contacted to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment. There are several ways in which you may be contacted. We have put together a list: see VACCINATION, pg. 7

Ashland Fourth Fridays ready to kick off 2021 Season Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Ashland Fourth Fridays -- a celebration of arts and culture in Downtown Ashland -- will launch its 2021 Season from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23.

The Downtown Ashland Association is joining with Ashland Fourth Fridays to present the monthly event in the town’s historic district.

Welcome! is the word for those who make their home in the town, as well as visitors. Everyone is invited to stroll the streets for sidewalk sales, art exhibits, live music, and outdoor dining.

Exhibits planned on Railroad Avenue, Robinson Street, Hanover Avenue, and Thompson and England Streets.

Now in its second year, the event is an opportunity for local artisans to showcase

their work.

Downtown Ashland enjoys a vibrant community of jewelers, painters, designers, entertainers, chefs, farmers, and musicians, just to name a few.

There is no fee to attend; food and beverages will be available for purchase at local restaurants.

For vendor details, follow Ashland Fourth Fridays.

Photo courtesy of Ashland Fourth Fridays

Ashland Fourth Fridays and the Downtown Ashland Association will present Ashland Fourth Fridays starting on April 23.

CRIMES DOWN IN PANDEMIC

Sheriff: Department remains diligent and visible in keeping county safe

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – While much-deserved attention has been given to frontline workers in hospitals, deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office also are among those who have been putting their lives on the line during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that was all in a day’s work for the HCSO before the word coronavirus became part of our daily conversation.

Last Wednesday, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, pointed out that his department was able “to keep our crime rate the lowest in the region.” In praising his officers and staff, he also credited “how hard our community works.”

“We had a good year,” he said of 2020, “with the lowest crime rate we’ve had in 46 years. And we were still able to carry a clearance rate of 67%, which is outstanding.” This, he noted, was done “in the midst of the COVID pandemic.”

There was a time when his department faced a shortage of PPEs (personal protective equipment), but Hines said they have “an adequate number now.”

While it is a given that officers on patrol or responding to an incident are wearing PPEs, they also must make sure someone being arrest-

programs: Neighborhood ed has on a mask.

Watch, Business Watch, Cruisers are equipped and Worship Watch. with wipes and disinfectant spray. “Then they have to The sheriff also is disinfect the car; we have proud of the success of to do some things we never Adopt-a-Senior and thought we’d have to do Project Lifesaver. With before,” the sheriff said. those, deputies are During his budget trained in dealing with presentation before the seniors with cognitive Hanover County Board of disorders and children Supervisors, Hines pointed with autism. out that “We don’t get to Officers are knowlstay home; we work through edgeable in handling epidemics just like we work various scenarios that through snowstorms and may fall under broader COL. DAVID R. HINES hurricanes.” categories.

“We’re so fortunate to On a wider spectrum, serve the community we serve because it truly Hines said a program was developed several has been a partnership that we share with an years ago with his department and several other entire community,” he said. jurisdictions.

When Hines succeeded Col. V. Stuart Cook “We’re one of the founding members with he chose to keep the motto, “We’re a part of not the Global Shield Network. We use that as an apart from our community.” umbrella over all our programs,” he added.

He said his administration has built on that Civic organizations like the Ruritan Club philosophy by adding a theme of “Strong part- and Rotary Club assist with communication nerships create safe communities.” The HCSO efforts by providing another direct line to citialso is involved with three community-based zens.

Before any communication is released, Hines said it is vetted, and sometimes involves information from across the nation.

“The information that we’re putting out is vetted from that jurisdiction where it happened and what affect it would have on Hanover County.”

Using the word global in the title is literal, with law enforcement agencies from Belgium, Australia and New Zealand taking part.

Hines also applauds the leadership of Capt.

Terry Sullivan with the worship program, which consists of 162 churches and 28 chaplains. The chaplains are active within the communities they serve.

In a nation rocked by turmoil, often involving law enforcement officers, Hines said, “We’re fortunate that we didn’t get painted with that brush. Our citizens know and understand that we truly believe our motto. They believe it as much as we do.”

“There’s a national narrative – it’s not happening here.”

“I’m proud of my community, and proud of the people I work with,” Hines said. “Every member of our community has worked hard to build this and we are part of that community.”

Chicken house to be scene of yard sale Registration open for 4-H summer camp (Editor’s note: The following was written by Kelly Williams.)

MONTPELIER -- It all started in 1973 when Ray Pollard had nowhere for his newly-formed gospel group, The Firetower Quartet, to practice.

Eventually, he offered up his chicken house and the group began practicing there on Saturday nights. Soon people got word about the practice sessions and came to listen.

The fist Saturday 35 people showed up. That would swell to a 350 seating capacity during its heyday in the 1970s and ’80s. By this time the chicken house was known throughout Virginia and people enjoyed gathering to fellowship in Christ. People have fond memories of their experiences and remember the chicken house in relation to events in their lives.

That ended in 2011 when the chicken house closed its doors for good. After 38 successfully years the Pollard/Williams family decided to end the Saturday night sings. Ray Pollard passed away in 2011 and it seemed appropriate to shut its doors.

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Today the Pollard/Williams family has sold the land around the chicken house and is having a legacy yard sale to benefit The Arc of Hanover, a local non-profit that advocates and provides services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Mary Ann Stamey, executive director of The Arc, began working with the Pollard/Williams family to create the yard sale inside the chicken house. Everything from furniture, clothes and books to gospel chicken house equipment will be for sale.

“We are so grateful to the Pollard family for donating the items. We knew we wanted to be a part of the sale,” she said.

The yard sale will be held over six days: from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 9-11 and April 16-18 at 14709 Greenwood Church Rd. in Montpelier.

“We invite everyone to come and enjoy this chance to fellowship in the chicken house one more time and find unique items owned by the Pollard and Williams families,” said Stamey.

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HANOVER COUNTY -Hanover County 4-H sponsors a fun-filled week-long residential summer camp each year.

Under the guidance of caring, trained, professional staff and local teen counselors, youth between the ages of 9-13 years will laugh, grow and learn through a variety of wonderful activities. From riflery to marine science, canoeing to archery, we offer exciting and educational hands-on activities for campers in a socially-positive environment. Campers learn life skills such as independence, responsibility, and sharing. We are currently making plans to offer Hanover 4-H camp at half capacity this year during the week of July 26-30 at Jamestown 4-H Center.

Campers will participate in a variety of classes and free recreation activities, including paddle board, nature crafts, fishing, Maker projects and more. Jamestown 4-H Camp is situated on 16 wooded and open acres, located outside of Williamsburg along the banks of the James River. The facilities include air-conditioned cabins and lodges, swimming pool with diving board, air rifle and archery ranges, amphitheater for campfire programs and picnic pavilions. The recreation hall and dining facility are also air conditioned.

Camp fees will cover lodging, meals, class supplies, and daily snacks. Transportation for campers will NOT be provided this year due to the need

to socially distance. There are limited spaces available and slots will fill quickly. Camp scholarships are available.

General camper registration began on Friday, April 2. Details about 4-H Camp, including precautions being taken this summer to keep everyone safe and the online registration application, can be found at our GoochlandHanover-Powhatan 4-H Camp website: https://sites.google. com/vt.edu/ghp4hcamp/ home. Camp applications will only be accepted through the website portal this year.

For more information, contact Missy Johnson at the Hanover Extension office, at 804-752-4310 or email, mcjohnson@vt.edu.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS Mechanicsville.

Feb. 3

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 4600 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 5300 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 15200 block of Woodman Hall Road, Montpelier.

Feb. 4

Possession/distribution of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road,

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 7200 block of Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 17600 block of Level Drive, Doswell.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 6200 block of Betron Way, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny parts were reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy was reported in the 8400 block of Summer Walk Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc.:

Feb. 5

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10100 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Studley Road/Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 17200 block of Burchett Lane, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Blacksmith Court, Mechanicsville.

Conspire to commit felony with other prisoner was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 13300 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Destruction of property,

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 4500 block of River Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire or medical was reported in the 200 block of Ashcake Road/ South Washington Highway, Ashland.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 6000 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Elder Trail, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7900 block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Mars Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 6

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 lbs., was reported in the 10900 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road/ Hanover Grove Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Damaging vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 8300 block of Gethsemane Court, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 8

Dumping trash on private property was reported in the 11300 block of Hanover Avenue, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9900 block of Puddle Duck Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6400 block of Lakeway Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.

Failure to notify police of a hit and run injury or death was reported in the 5300 block of Pole Green Road/Williamsville Road, Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7100 block of Bridle Path, Mechanicsville.

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

Violation or a protective order (general) was reported in the 6200 block of Betron Way, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny parts were reported in the 10200 block of Malabar Circle,

monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 9

Simple assault was reported in the 17600 block of Level Drive, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 18200 block of Vontay Road/Big Rock Lane, see SHERIFF’s, pg. 15

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Town casting call for public service announcement Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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SHLAND -- Want to be a star? Sign up to be featured in Public Service Announcements educating folks about the importance of picking up dog waste.

The PSA is being sponsored by the Town of Ashland through grant funding.

All ages are welcome.

B-Roll will be filmed on Saturday, April 10, at various locations around town (seeking humans with their dogs, humans walking and jogging, parents with kids in strollers, and kids playing).

Go to the sign-up form for locations and times at https:// w w w.signupgenius.com/ go/20f0f4ea9a62e5-public.

The Chesapeake Bay March Parade is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 (location TBD).

Parade participants, kazoo players and whistlers, costumed dogs and humans, and

poop bag twirlers are needed.

All ages are welcome.

The town also needs videos of dogs walking and/or

pooing. You can text your video (30 seconds or less) in landscape orientation to Tom Wulf at 804-301-6913.

1. Chesapeake Bay March (to the tune of Colonel Bogey March) -- led by Mayor Steve Trivett. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, parade participants, singers, kazoo players and whistlers, and poop bag twirlers are needed, as well as kids and adults in animal costumes. Need two medium-sized adults to wear Sergeant Peppers’ costumes.

On Tuesday, April 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.), kids and adults in animal costumes and someone to dress like algae and someone to dress like E. coli are needed.

2. It Had to Be You (Poo Version) -- led by Jenny Schontag. Seeking person with a dog to clean up "doo doo" (playdoh).

3) Get a Bag for the Doggie -- led by Roger Reynolds.

Humans walking dogs needed.

4) With Your Doggie on the Lead (a/k/a Hey Dog Walker) -- led by Felix Stevens. Dancers and singers are needed.

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a.m. and 4 p.m. – of this block with homes built at the turn of the 19th century anchored with flourishing businesses.

Light food and drink will be served after the walk on the lawn at 113 Henry Clay Rd. Members are free, nonmembers are $10. Reservations are required.

For more information or to register, email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, phone 804368-7314, or visit ashlandmuseum.org. Make your reservations now and get your spring going with architectural house histories and stories about Henry Clay Road residents.

Also in April: Frank Hargrove, Hanover County, Clerk of the Circuit Court,

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Pet of the Week

Photo submitted by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Amber, ID# 577998, is a 4-year-old female Canine/Labrador Retriever/Pitbull mix. She has received her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative.

Amber is a sweet girl who came to the shelter as a stray last month. She has a sweet disposition, but she is a little shy. The shelter staff doesn’t believe she was socialized very well before she arrived there. Amber has gained a lot of trust with the staff. She does really well on a leash. Amber also seems to get along well with other dogs. She will be a good dog for someone who can spend a lot of time and work with her. Lots of TLC! For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 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/.

Lee-Davis High School 50th Class of 1970 reunion planned Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion on October 16, 2021.

Due to COVID-19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating this reunion with the Class of 1971.”

If you are a 1970 graduate Photo submitted by Betsy Hodges

The J. Palmer Gordon home at Henry Clay and James Street.

will present and discuss some of Hanover County’s earliest

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documents at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, by Zoom. Free but

reservations are required – ashlandmuseum@comcast.net.

or know of a 1970 graduate, contact Sandy Robbins at 804221-2974 (sprobbins57@gmail. com) or on Facebook at LeeDavis Class of 1970. Leave a name, mailing address or email address and a planning committee member will follow up.

There also is a Lee-Davis Class of 1970 website you can access.

OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Call 804-643-4414, ext. 3 Email: paidnotices @timesdispatch.com Deadline is noon Friday for the following week’s issue.

Online April library programs listed HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner of the Pamunkey Regional Library has released the list of virtual programs on Zoom in April.

For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Family Trivia Night Friday April 9, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Grades 2-5 with family. Have a pencil and paper ready to answer questions and get ready to use your knowledge for trivia night! Fun for the whole family. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7602080.

This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Thursday, April 8, contact the library.

Vegetable Garden Planning & Planting Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m.noon. Learn about designing and planting a vegetable garden, including basics of soil, location, planning, planting, etc. Presented by Kaz Mock, Master Gardener, Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7608132.

This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, April 9, contact the library.

Foundations of Investing Monday, April 12, 6-7 p.m.

Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, the Foundations of Investing presentation will help you learn about: the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation, and the influ-

ence of inflation on your longterm goals. Presenter: Kevin M Patterson, AAMS, Financial Advisor.

Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7612705.

This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Sunday, April 11, contact the library.

Teen Mindfulness Tuesday, April 13, 5-5:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up. De-stress with other teens and enjoy some calming activities through mindfulness techniques.

Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7602151. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Monday, April 12, contact the library.

Atlee Virtual Book Club Wednesday, April 14, 11 a.m.-noon. This month’s selection is “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Richardson. Place a hold on your copy today or check it out on hoopla or OverDrive.

Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7607988. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Tuesday, April 13, contact the library.

Kids’ Lego Club Friday, April 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Meet other Lego fans and talk about your current creations. You can show off what you’ve made and ask questions, too! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7584200.

This program is hosted virtually

through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. Contact the library if you don’t get your reminder email on Thursday, April 15.

Water and You: What Is the Water Cycle?

Thursday, April 22, 2-3 p.m.

Presented by Brian McGurk, Virginia Master Naturalist. Did you realize you are an important part of the water cycle? Where does the water around (and within) us come from? Where does it go? What can you do to help the Water Cycle work well for everyone? Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7613701.

This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Wednesday, April 21, contact the library.

Hanover Safe Place Thursday, April 22, 6-7 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join Hanover Safe Place for an interactive virtual workshop on exploring the dynamics of sexual assault, who is most vulnerable to experience it, perpetrator accountability, importance of consent, and false reporting. This workshop will also discuss how to help someone after trauma and community resources available. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7613699. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Wednesday, April 21, contact the library.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia Saturday, April 24, 11-11:45 see LIBRARY, pg. 15

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OPINION | The Local Views

Tomato being celebrated for a month

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ather than a Friday evening and Saturday festival, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be celebrating the Hanover Tomato throughout the month of July. When the decision was made last year -- and justifiably so -- to cancel the festival, there was a collective sigh of disappointment for the beloved event.

So, this year, the tomato -- in a unique and more inclusive manner -- will be celebrated county-wide. Yay! While we all enjoy the excitement of the tomatoes, games, activities, entertain-

ment, vendors, etc., at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, the 2021 event will take on a whole new look.

And, the best part is the Hanover Tomato will literally be the center of attention all over the county. I love it!

Please support Hanover Parks & Rec in this new endeavor.

Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, gives it her all in planning and organizing.

We recently talked and agreed this new format, which has the potential to take the festival in another direction, offers enthusiastic responses from one end of the county to the other.

Of course, as we continue to observe Centers of Disease Control (CDC) protocols,

the county’s favorite fruit will be in the spotlight virtually and in person.

There will be limited attendance, and preregistration is a must.

But the events will provide activities for all ages. Parks & Rec will continue to update plans, so keep your calendar nearby.

You can stay connected with Parks & Rec on Facebook (@hanoverparksrec), Instagram (@hanovertomatofestival) and online at www. hanovertomatofestival.com and www.hanoverparksrec.com. You don’t want to miss any activities.

And, as always. you can count on us to coordinate with Parks & Rec to give you the latest on Tomato Month.

Wavelengths: Remembering when radio was king

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist “How could they not know what that is?” I thought to myself as my daughter pointed to an old piece of stereo equipment long-abandoned and left in the attic.

I suppose she had little or no idea of the level of importance that single piece of technology once demanded, and equally unaware of a period of time when radio was more than entertainment but represented the soundtrack of a generation.

I’m not sure how stereos work these days or if buyers select separate components or choose compact boxes that combine all of the above. But, there was a time when purchasing a stereo piece-by-piece was the norm.

In the summer of 1968, I spent the summer carrying bricks for Harvey and Jake Bumgardner as they began building what was the first signs of the Totopotomoy subdivision. Harvey’s bricklayers could lay the brick much faster than I could haul it, but I suffered through long enough to save

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enough money to make a long-anticipated visit to the stereo store.

Anyone who made a similar journey during the 1970s will tell you a visit to a stereo store was a somewhat intimidating experience. The person who assisted you used an over-abundance of stereophonic lingo as he quizzed you regarding budget, expectations and acceptable levels of hearing loss.

That usually led to a visit to a special room, always enclosed and equipped with special lighting that

somehow pulsated to the beat of the music on the system.

The attendant always felt compelled to demonstrate the largest speakers in the room, somehow thinking a bass line that produced chest pain would impress.

I finally decided on a less-deafening purchase of Advent speakers, a decision I wouldn’t regret as the speakers lasted far longer than my interest in stereo systems and eventually wound up stored away in the attic. see RADIO, pg. 7

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COTA observes 35th anniversary of aiding transplants The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) was founded in April 1986 when residents of Bloomington, Indiana, rallied around a toddler who needed a lifesaving liver transplant.

In less than eight weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But he died before an organ was found.

Those community volunteers, along with his parents, turned tragedy into triumph by using those funds to help other transplant families.

For 35 years, COTA has assisted thousands of transplant families by helping to raise funds for transplantrelated expenses.

COTA has built extensive volunteer networks across the nation in an attempt to ensure that no child or young adult needing an organ or tissue transplant is excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds.

We need your help today to make sure that tragedies, like the one that was the catalyst in founding COTA 35 years ago, are not repeated.

April is National Donate Life Month. Every day 20 people die in the United States waiting for an organ transplant.

One organ donor can save eight lives.

Today, 110,000 people are waiting for life-saving transplants.

Please go to www.RegisterMe.org and register to be a designated organ and/or tissue donor.

Rick Lofgren President Bloomington, Indiana ----see LETTER, pg. 7

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the services provided.

“Public-use airports in Virginia are vital to the success of any region’s economic development efforts,” said Rod Hall, chairman of the Virginia Aviation Board. “Our investment in these 27 airports will

only help the communities they serve.”

Mark Flynn, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation, said, “We had a terrific mix of small, medium and large improvement projects that went before the Board of Aviation. And the $6.54 million the Board approved is one of the largest

awards ever to support general aviation regional, community and local service airports in Virginia.”

Aviation is a $23 billion economic engine that employs more than 146,000 people and pays more than $7.7 billion in wages across the 66 public-use airports in Virginia.

They will never ask you for your financial information.

1) Through our new scheduling system, Databasix, via an email from chickahominyvaccine@databasix.net 2) By a phone call from one of our call center representatives or health district team members. These calls will come from an 804 number. Callers will give you their name, title and phone number.

Another important note: You may receive an email with a link to a survey to complete telling us your availability for an upcoming clinic. This email will come from either: CHDVaccine@ vdh.virginia.gov or ChickahominyCOVID19@ vdh.virginia.gov. Completing this survey does not confirm

your appointment. It is simply to check your availability. Your appointment is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email with both date and time of your scheduled vaccination appointment. Walkups will not be accepted at our clinics.

Our page where all of these are located is https://www. hanovercounty.gov/1104/ COVID-19-HanoverInformation.

RADIO

was playing a blend of Laurel Canyon favorites that seemed tailor-made to my and many others tastes at the time. On a clear night, you could sit in front of that tuner and listen to a selection of Firefall, CSN &Y, The Eagles, Van Morrison, and others without interruption for what seemed like hours.

The importance of receiving that signal seems almost unimaginable now, but, at the time, finding a way to boost my ability to receive the station seemed paramount.

As a result, I carefully climbed on the roof of my mother’s house and threaded a long wire from my tuner along the peak and attached the ends to an old television antenna.

The connection worked like magic, and the station’s modulation blasted my needles and lighted bars glowed with each note of the music.

That stereo system travelled a well-worn path through a variety of dormitory rooms, dingy apartments and small homes. No matter the venue, the system provided a refreshing reminder of decades of enjoying the notes that found their way through those Advent speakers.

Years later, the turntable endured a less than dignified end at a yard sale and the amplifier found new life on a mixing board used by my band. The speakers sat in a garage until they too were discarded. I often wondered if they still worked.

And, all that remains is an old Kenwood tuner that my children believe is a toaster oven. I can only smile and remember the pure joy that tuner delivered, for me and thousands of others who still remember the days when radio was king.

nities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. COTA’s priority is to assure that no child or young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a waiting list due to lack of

funds.

One hundred percent of funds raised in honor of patients assist with a lifetime of transplant-related expenses.

VACCINATION Continued from pg. 1

Continued from pg. 6

As the summer waned, I had purchased the other components necessary to make a decent system, including a turntable, amplifier and, of course, a tuner.

I carefully assembled the system on shelving supported by cinderblocks, marveling at my handiwork as I sat and admired the lines of green and red lights on my own personal wall of sound.

But, the installation still wasn’t perfect. The tuner would receive plenty of local stations and some distant channels, but it would not pick up a station that had a loyal following in the Richmond area.

Stations like WGOE and WANT were good local choices, but an FM station out of Moyock, North Carolina,

LETTERS Continued from pg. 6

The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to guiding commu-

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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College softball: Mary Washington at Randolph-Macon 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m.

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Patriots complete sweep of county teams

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The rivalry may date back to 1959, and its latest installment may have been postponed a few months because of the COVID19 pandemic, but when Patrick Henry visited the recently renamed Mechanicsville High School Friday night for the latest installment of the Tomato Bowl, the intensity was just as intense as ever.

For a while after the opening kickoff, the undefeated Patriots looked as though they were going to have a hard time wrangling the winless Mustangs. But, in time, Patrick Henry, led by James Epps and Jordan Allen and helped by three Mechanicsville turnovers, rolled to a 37-15 victory and the Tomato Bowl trophy.

The victory ensured Patrick Henry’s berth in the Region 4B semifinals. The fourth-seeded Patriots will travel to No. 1 Monacan Friday at 7 p.m.

Patrick Henry (6-0) was the team to beat all season and Patriot head coach Ken Wakefield said the pressure from such a status helped motivate his team.

“The pressure was definitely on us, but it’s a good thing,” he said. “That’s what you want. You want the target to be on your back a little bit. Our kids have been able to respond to some of the adversity they hit. To beat a team twice in one season – it’s not easy to do that in the same year and we had to do that three times. It was tough. It was defi-

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Joel Klein for The Local

Patrick Henry running back Jayden Mines (2) disposes of Mechanicsville defensive back Cole Varner in the Patriots’ 37-15 victory.

nitely tough.”

Friday night’s game certainly started out tough. Patrick Henry’s defense struggled to stop Mechanicsville’s offense early on, with Mustang running back Eric Drozdowicz doing an especially good job of pounding his way through the Patriot defensive line. Drozdowicz picked up most of his 55 rushing yards in the first quarter.

The Patriots, whose first drive ended in an interception,

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scored on their second. After a Mechanicsville drive stalled after two holding penalties and a sack, a short punt gave Patrick Henry possession on its 47.

From here, Patriot running back James Epps started pounding his way through the Mechanicsville line. With the help of a 22-yard pass from quarterback Jordan Allen to Jackson Thurston, Patrick Henry took seven plays to reach the Mustang 2, and Epps closed

the rest of the distance for the first touchdown of the game.

Allen added the 2-point conversion to make it 8-0.

Mechanicsville wasn’t fazed, however, and responded with a drive that reached the Patriot 14 before Patrick Henry’s Dylan Schloss picked off a Jordan Callahan pass to end the threat.

In the final five minutes of the half, the two teams traded touchdowns, but Patrick Henry parlayed a 2-for-1 deal into a

24-7 halftime lead. Allen ran in from 1 yard out, then completed a pass to Jonathan Derricott for a 2-point conversion to put the Patriots up ahead 16-0. The Mustangs followed that with a 50-yard scoring toss form Callahan to Dallas Hairfield with 46.2 seconds left to make it 16-7.

Patrick Henry made expert use of the remaining seconds see PATRIOTS, pg. 10

R an d o lp h - Ma c on’s men’s basketball team is only three years old, but the toddler program among the college’s varsity sports reached an important milestone by reaching the postseason for the first time.

The Yellow Jacket men, which compete in the Continental Volleyball Conference rather than the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, earned a berth in the CVC quarterfinals after closing their regular season with a hard-fought loss at Southern Virginia.

They traveled to Rutgers-Newark Saturday, giving the Scarlet Raiders quite a fight in the first two sets 25-22, 25-23 before fading in the third in a 25-15 loss.

Despite the sweep, the playoff experience have been good for the team.

“It’s good memories,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Jared Horrigan.

We made program history this year with making playoffs. So that was a big win in our book.”

R-MC knocks off Wasps for ODAC title

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – The 2020 Old Dominion Athletic Conference football season, delayed, but not denied, reached its pinnacle in historic fashion Saturday as Day Field hosted the first-ever ODAC championship game, a game which pitted RandolphMacon against Emory & Henry, the two remaining unbeaten teams in the conference.

Fittingly for a classic contest which needed overtime, a game whose outcome hung in the balance all afternoon, ended on a play where the football itself – for a fleeting moment – also hung in the balance.

The Wasps went first and kicked a field goal in their extra possession. On the third play for Randolph-Macon, quarterback Presley Egbers, on a read option, tried to snatch the football away from wide receiver David Wallis, a routine maneuver.

“I was holding it for David, and at the last second, I decided to pull it,” Egbers said. “His hands are so good, they get a little grabby sometimes. He tried to grab at it, the ball popped out and, you know, the rest is history.”

That history consists of Egbers catching the ball in midair as he began a scamper to both the end zone and Yellow Jacket immortality, a 13-yard touchdown run that sealed the 13-10 victory and, with it, Randolph-Macon’s conferenceleading twelfth football title.

“Our kids battled their tails off,” said Yellow Jacket head coach Pedro Arruza. “Our defense did a great job and made some unbelievable stops.”

It would take over 50 minutes of football for someone to finally get on the scoreboard, not surprising in that the game

pitted the Wasps’ No. 2 ranked defense in Division III against the Yellow Jackets’ seventhranked unit. Every yard was earned, every hit, block and tackle magnified as the heavyweight stalemate unfolded.

The first defensive denial from Randolph-Macon came in the first period. On fourthand-1 at the Yellow Jacket 19, Grayson Overstreet was stonewalled by Jace DePriest and Aaron Cox. The Yellow Jackets moved into Emory & Henry territory but were forced to punt.

On Randolph-Macon’s next possession, Egbers hit Wallis on a 43-yard pass to get the Yellow Jackets in field goal range. But Chris Vidal’s 41-yard attempt sailed wide left. The rest of the period was dominated by defense, and it was scoreless at the half.

Emory & Henry quarterback Hunter Taylor, who passed for 299 yards, enjoyed a relatively clean pocket in the first half. The second half was quite different.

Taylor absorbed hit after hit as the Yellow Jacket defensive front, led by DePriest, Cox, Tyler DeBerry and Jacob Hutchinson, wore down the Wasps. But the gutsy signal caller forged on, and, early in the fourth quarter, put Emory & Henry in scoring position.

With a fourth down and 3 at the Randolph-Macon 18, Wasp head coach Curt Newsome first sent out the field goal unit, then called timeout. After conferring, Taylor and offense reappeared. But Taylor’s pass found the arms of Randolph-Macon’s Cade Jones, who intercepted it at the 15 and returned it to the 37.

Another Egbers-to-Wallis connection, this time of 32 Joel Klein for The Local

see TITLE, pg. 10

Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza gets dunked after his Yellow Jackets win the ODAC championship Saturday.

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TITLE Continued from pg. 9

yards, put Randolph-Macon deep in Emory & Henry territory. Two plays later, Ivan Phillips knocked the ball out of Egbers’ hands, and Dalton Wilson recovered for the Wasps at the Randolph-Macon 22.

Yet again, the defense dominated. A quick three and out, and a 7-yard punt off the side of Ethan Muncy’s foot, gave the Yellow Jackets a first down at the Wasp 29. On the fourth play of the drive, Egbers rolled to the left as he had done several times before but turned and threw to tight end Tim Hanratty on the right side, who spun into the end zone just inside the front pylon for the game’s first points. After 50 minutes and 23 seconds of a scoreless, titanic struggle, it was 7-0 RandolphMacon.

Despite the raging pass rush, Taylor drove his offense 76 yards in 12 plays in response, finding T.J. Tester wide open for a 5-yard touchdown reception to tie the game at seven with 4:21 left.

This game could have ended very differently, were it not for one more defensive stand from the Yellow Jackets. An Egbers pass intended for Wallis, slightly underthrown, was tipped and intercepted by Ryan Gibson, who returned the ball to the Yellow Jacket 37. It was up to Hutchinson and the defense to preserve the tie.

“We had certain plays that

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before intermission. After an incomplete pass, Allen attempted to connect with receiver Shamar Williams. Williams, well covered, could not quite handle the ball and tipped it back up in the air. His teammate Christian Berry came down with it for a 22-yard gain that

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Joel Klein for The Local

Above, Randolph-Macon tight end Tim Hanratty dives across the goal line on a 6-yard touchdown reception to break a a scoreless tie with 9:37 left in the fourth quarter of the Yellow Jackets’ 13-10 victory over visiting Emory & Henry in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship game at Day Field Saturday.

Left, Randolph Macon quarterback Presley Egbers (15) begins to celebrate after tossing the football to an official following his score of the the game-winning touchdown in overtime.

they couldn’t stop, and weren’t able to pick up,” Hutchinson explained. “I think, at the end of the day, we just wanted it more.”

Four Taylor passes yielded just one completion, and the Wasps turned the ball over on downs with 2:40 left. Their defense answered in kind.

Then, defense ended regulation, as Cox sacked Taylor, and

Emory & Henry took a knee.

The Wasps started overtime quickly, Taylor completing an 18-yard pass to Kashawn Cosey at the 7-yard line. They stalled at the 5, and this time, on fourth down, Zach Baber came and stayed on the field, kicking a 22-yard field goal for a 10-7 lead.

Randolph-Macon’s pos-

session started with a 9-yard Egbers run, then Wallis for 3 yards and a first down at the 13, setting up the stunning finish.

The fans saw a snap, then a ball pop high into the air and into the waiting arms of Egbers. An Ivan Phillips tackle try from the left side was inches short, and Egbers scampered untouched into the end zone.

A sea of black and yellow burst onto the field, its destination its quarterback and leader. But the sophomore from Clifton, Virginia, gave credit where it was due.

“It was an exhausting game.

The defense played lights out,” Egbers said. “We can’t give enough credit to this defense.

They’ve had our backs all year long.”

It was appropriate that the first ODAC title to be decided

would have put the ball at the Mechanicsville 39.

But a pair of costly deadball penalties on the Mustangs left the Patriots with a firstand-goal at the Mechanicsville 9, and, with 11.7 seconds left, Allen connected with Gracyn Ross for the first half ’s final score. Allen and Derricott again combined for the 2-point conversion to give Patrick Henry a 24-7 lead.

The Mustangs bookended their second half with fumbles to end their first possession after intermission and another – on a punt return – to keep their final drive from getting started.

Patrick Henry, however, struck quickly for a pair of touchdowns – the first on a 4-yard run by Allen, the second on an 8-yard run by Epps – to take a commanding lead.

Epps finished with 18 carries

for 160 yards and two touchdowns for Patrick Henry. Allen completed 8-of-18 passes for 110 yards and a passing touchdown and had seven carries for 49 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Allen said he was happy just to be playing this season given the havoc the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked on school and student activities this past year.

“It feels great just being able to be play six games this season,” he said. “This time last year, we did not know this would be the case. We’re grateful for that.”

Allen said the short regular season featuring only competition with county teams has increased the intensity of the games.

“It has been a lot more intense,” Allen said. “Normally out of 10 games, we play three

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with an actual game for that purpose featured the two teams with the most conference championships. Each had 11 entering the afternoon.

With Emory & Henry leaving the ODAC in 2022 to move up to Division II and join the South Atlantic Conference, it was their final attempt for title No. 12. No doubt that the Wasps, scheduled to come to Ashland in the fall, will want to spoil the Yellow Jackets’ hopes of a 13th title, since they’ll be ineligible to win the 2021 championship as they leave the conference.

For Arruza, the game’s crazy ending allowed him a celebration, and a bath in electrolytes, but minutes later you could see his mind moving forward to the next task ahead.

“We’ve got a lot to improve upon. We’ll give them the week off, then we’ve got to get stronger. We’ve got to get some size on these guys,” Arruza said.

Hutchinson, reflecting on the sacrifices the team made during the COVID-19 pandemic to even have a chance to play football this academic year, recalled cold autumn mornings in the reimagined “weight room”, which was located on the old tennis courts across the railroad tracks from Day Field to allow for social distancing.

“I hope we do it again next year,” Hutchinson said with a smile as wide as the field. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

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

county games. Now it’s six of six, so every week you’re playing somebody that pretty much hates you.”

The Patriots will need that intensity to carry them through the postseason. The countyonly schedule hurt Patrick Henry in terms of the Virginia High School League rating system. All four Region 4B playsee PATRIOTS, pg. 11

Hawks gut out last-minute win over Atlee

The Raiders made another critical mistake on the ensuing kickoff, committing a personal foul and beginning their drive at their own 15. Three plays later, Atlee had to punt.

Huesman had 2:48 to go, beginning the biggest drive of the game at his own 35.

After missing Flora on a first-down pass, Huesman lasered the ball to Elrod – in a dead run in double coverage – over the middle. When the ball landed in Elrod’s hands, the two Atlee defenders missed him, and he raced to paydirt to give Hanover the lead.

“They were right there. Levi Huesman put a great ball on me,” Elrod said. “That’s all I can say. He put a great ball, I caught it and I ran.”

The Raiders had a final opportunity, and Hanover aided it with a pass interference penalty. But with 1:36 left, Andrew Stevens’ pass was intercepted by Gavin Quinn, ending the final threat.

For Hanover, under firstyear head coach Sam Rogers, it was a renaissance season, a glimpse of what could be. But with the Virginia High School League (VHSL) trimming the playoffs to four rounds instead of five, only the top four teams in Region 4B advanced to postseason play.

When the Hawks return in the fall, they’ll look to build on their spring success. They’ll find a familiar foe in their region, as Atlee moves from Region 5B to Region 4B, meaning that all four county schools, for the first time since the VHSL’s major reclassification of 2013, will compete in the same class and same region.

Elrod, however, acknowledged a special group before he left the field to celebrate.

“I’m super happy for these seniors, going out on a win like this,” Elrod said. “It’s huge, and it’s a great way to start our next year.”

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

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in his team.

“They just respond – they respond to adversity,” Wakefield said. “There’s going to be mistakes in a game. That’s always going to happen. You’re always going to hit adversity, but how you respond to it, we talk about it a lot. We were able to respond to that adversity. We’ve been able to so far.

“Next week’s going to be another challenge. I know that at some point next Friday night, we are going to hit adversity. . . . If we respond OK, we’re going to be there in the fourth quarter and give ourselves a chance to win.”

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

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – At Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, the rallying cry for its athletic program is “The Hawk Will Never Die.” The slogan was borrowed, in spirit and in result, on a chilly Friday night at Hanover High School as another group of Hawks, stymied in a scoreless first half, trailing by 16 points with 10 minutes left, found its offensive groove, scoring the final 20 points of the game for a 26-22 over archrival Atlee.

The victory assured Hanover (4-2) its first winning season since 2015, while the Raiders ended their campaign a disappointing 2-4.

The loss was a bitter one for Atlee, which lost its two contests to Hanover by a combined 6 points. Dejectedly leaving the field, the Raiders knew they let victory slip away.

Hanover spent the first half of the game seemingly aimless on offense. Nothing seemed to work. Atlee, on the other hand, built a 19-0 halftime lead as Eric Rankin scored twice in the second period on runs of 63 yards and 1 yard.

A different Hawk offense took the field at the start of the second half, racing down the field on a 54-yard drive that took less than two minutes. Levi Huesman’s first touchdown pass of the night was from 18 yards.

A bad snap on the point-after try made it 19-6.

Then the Hawks stalled again. So did the Raiders, as neither team scored during the rest of the quarter. Hanover moved into Atlee territory late in the frame, but a fourth down pass from Huesman to Cole Elrod fell incomplete.

Another big Rankin carry, this time of 20 yards, placed the

Kenny Moore for The Local

Hanover quarterback Levi Huesman (6) launches a pass early in the Hawks’ 22-16 victory over visiting Atlee Friday night.

Raiders back in Hanover territory to end the period. But the Hawks ended the drive on a big defensive stop on third down from Grady Fahed, and Atlee settled for a 35-yard field goal

by Zach Tschantre for a 22-6 lead with 9:53 remaining.

Hanover’s hopes were fading as the next Hawk drive ended quickly. But Huesman and company got the ball back with 6:40 to go and the team that showed some offensive flash at the start of the third quarter returned with a vengeance.

Huesman found Elrod for a 26-yard pass to the Atlee 42.

Next, a 27-yard pass to Chase Flora put the Hawks in the red zone. Two plays later, Huesman fired a slant pass to Elrod for

the score. In 62 seconds, it was 22-12. A critical 2-point conversion to cut the lead to one possession failed. It was time to go for broke.

The Hawks tried an onside kick and caught Atlee’s special teams napping. Hanover easily fell on the live ball at the Raider 45. The biggest crowd allowed for football this season, thanks to the Governor’s loosening on coronavirus crowd restrictions, erupted.

It erupted again 23 seconds later when Huesman, scrambling for his life, caught a glimpse of Charlie Rohr, who snuck behind the Atlee defense and was wide open. Rohr scored on a 45-yard pass and Hanover trailed 22-19.

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off teams are undefeated, but the Patriots finished a third of a point behind King George and Louisa County, who are the region’s second third seeds, respectively.

But Wakefield is confident

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Planning Commission’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2020-00012, KAY S. AND GEORGE N. FEARNOW, JR. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-92-4426, 8705-92-9448 and 8715-01-5905, consisting of approximately 16.42 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with Tipping House Drive (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 age-restricted townhomes for a gross density of 2.98 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00035, CAROLYN S. AND EDWARD L. TYLER REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8715-01-2362 and 8715-01-0051, consisting of approximately 7.45 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 35 feet south of its intersection with Shady Knoll Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8 – 15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 townhomes for a gross density of 6.6 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2021-00004, URSULA AND CLARENCE T. HUNTER, SR. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8726-14-1254, consisting of approximately 7.53 acres, and located on the east line of Rural Point Road (State Route 643) approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with Springhill Road (State Route 787). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 3.77 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CUP2021-00001, WON BUDDHISM OF RICHMOND Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a place of worship on GPIN 8735-15-1153, consisting of approximately 5.84 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) at its intersection with Old Calvary Drive (State Route 1630). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2021-00001, CHICKAHOMINY FALLS ASSOCIATION, INC. Request(s) to amend the approved proffers for C-28-15(c), Am. 1-17, C Falls II, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7787-06-8189 (part) and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed proffer amendment would extend the required completion date for construction of the clubhouse and pool to July 1, 2022.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00019, GRANDMA MITCHELL’S PLACE, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-7-00(c), Emma Lee Davenport, and request to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7884-10-0166 and 7884-10-6499(part), consisting of approximately 13.5 acres, and located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Verdon Road (State Route 684) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. This amendment would permit the development of a recreational vehicle campground. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00003, GRANDMA MITCHELL’S PLACE, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational vehicle campground on GPINs 7884-10-0166 and 7884-10-6499(part), consisting of approximately 13.5 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District (pending concurrent rezoning request, REZ2020-00019, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions), and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Verdon Road (State Route 684) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

For information on special meeting procedures regarding COVID-19, please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information.

Vaccination plan includes Phase 1c ASHLAND – As of April 1, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chickahominy Health District (CHD) expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include community members who are part of the priority group 1c.

The district will continue to prioritize vaccinations for community members from the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent who are part of Phase 1a and 1b, who have not yet been vaccinated. An overlap of vaccine phases will occur to ensure people in each phase are vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible.

“Dr. Tom Franck, director of the Chickahominy Health District, said, “Between ½ and ¾ of our highest risk population has now received a vaccine and it’s now time to open our clinics to people in Phase 1c. We could only have achieved this milestone through the tremendous efforts of our county partners and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers working in conjunction with our public health staff.”

While Phase 1b opened vaccination eligibility to many frontline essential workers, Phase 1c further expands that group to include the following industries: water, wastewater, and waste/recycling removal; energy; housing and construction; food service; transportation and logistics; institutions of higher education (faculty and staff); finance; information technology & communication; media; legal services; public safety (including engineers); other public health workers; and barbers, stylists/hairdressers. All phases are explained in detail at: www.vdh.virginia.gov/ covid-19-vaccine/. The district anticipates expanding to Phase 2 by mid-April.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Please take notice that on the 20th day of April at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 121 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 application: REZ21-0203 & ORD2021-02, 500 South Washington James and Joseph Stiles request to rezone the property located at 500 and 516 S. Washington Hwy (GPIN 7779-97-8780 & 7779-97-8194) from PSC, Planned Shopping Center, to B-2, Highway Commercial. The property was rezoned to PSC in 2007 to accommodate a large home improvement store, but was ultimately never developed. 500 S. Washington Hwy. is approximately 13.6 acres in size and has a future land use designation of Mixed Business. 516 S. Washington Hwy is seven acres in size, with roughly two acres zoned as PSC and the remainder as B-2. The future land use designation is also Mixed Business.

Copies of REZ21-0203 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005.

2020 Community Development Block Grant Virginia Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response The Town of Ashland, Virginia, has submitted an application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for grant funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Virginia Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response. The purpose of the grant funding is to provide rental assistance funds to Town businesses.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 14th day of April at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may make a recommendation on the following application: REZ21-0203 & ORD2021-02, 500 South Washington James and Joseph Stiles request to rezone the property located at 500 and 516 S. Washington Hwy (GPIN 7779-97-8780 & 7779-97-8194) from PSC, Planned Shopping Center, to B-2, Highway Commercial. The property was rezoned to PSC in 2007 to accommodate a large home improvement store, but was ultimately never developed. 500 S. Washington Hwy. is approximately 13.6 acres in size and has a future land use designation of Mixed Business. 516 S. Washington Hwy is seven acres in size, with roughly two acres zoned as PSC and the remainder as B-2. The future land use designation is also Mixed Business.

Copies of REZ21-0203 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO 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 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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E-Waste Recycling event set April 17 HANOVER -- On Saturday, April 17, Hanover County will host an e-waste recycling event at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center at 7427 Verdi Lane. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon.

Flat screen monitors will cost $6 per unit to recycle and flat screen televisions will cost $14 per unit. CRT (old convex style) monitors or televisions will not be accepted.

Computers, tablets and cells phones will be accepted and shredded (hard drive only for computers) at the event for a $5 charge.

Printers under 25 pounds will cost $2 per unit to recycle and those over 25 pounds will cost $5 per unit.

You will be able to pay with checks, cash and credit/debit cards.

All other electrical items (anything with a plug except appliances that contain Freon), including microwaves, will be accepted without charge. All items with plugs will be recycled.

In addition, rechargeable batteries will be

accepted for recycling at this event. Be aware that these batteries can pose a fire hazard. Hanover County solid waste facilities have experienced numerous fires related to rechargeable batteries.

Alkaline batteries or smoke detectors will not be accepted.

There are some special requirements for residents participating in this event: • All residents must wear masks.

• All residents must stay in their vehicles.

• Material being dropped off must be in the trunk, far rear of SUV/Van or bed of pick-up truck (furthest point from resident).

The contractor will remove e-waste from vehicles. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No business-generated material will be accepted. Call the Hanover County Department of Public Works at 804-3656181 with any questions.

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a.m. Grades 3-5. Do you know all about Greg Heffley? Test your knowledge of the first three “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books in this fun trivia game!

Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7541917. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, April 23, contact the library.

CoderDojo Workshop Saturday, April 24, 2-4 p.m.

Ages 8 and up. Learn how to develop logic-based coding Information submitted by Tom Harris, skills and use creative problemHanover County public information officer. solving with Scratch. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/event/7602108. to sign up. This program is hosted on Discord.

One of the follow- internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, ing, which must reflect the or electricity service; a voter regresident’s name and physical istration card; a current automo- On Demand Videos & address: a sales contract for bile registration card; a W-2 tax Social Media the purchase of the residence document for the most recent tax Make Your Own (signed by seller and purchas- year; a combined bill and receipt Compostable Container er), a deed, a current mortgage for personal property taxes paid Garden statement from the lender, or a within the current year; bank Premieres Monday, April statements, medical bills, or offisigned, current lease; and Two of the following, cial correspondence from a gov- 12. No space for a garden? No which must reflect the resident’s ernmental agency dated within problem! Join us in learning how to make your own comname, physical mailing address, the last two months.

For more information, con- postable container garden that and service address: a current can produce delicious vegetabill for land-line telephone, cable, tact the school registrar. bles in a tiny space and make use of your extra kitchen scraps!

Go to https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7608122 for a meet at 2 p.m. on the second office at 804-365-6005. supply list. Starting April 12, For updated Hanover go to https://www.youtube.

Wednesday and at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday. In the County news bulletins, sign up com/user/pamunkeylibrary or months of June, July, August, for Hanover Access News on https://tinyurl.com/prladults to November and December, the the website. see the video.

County social media pages: board meets only once per Curious Minds month. Additional meetings Facebook: www.facebook.

Premieres Wednesday, com/HanoverCountyVA/; April 14. Ages 4 and up. Have are scheduled as necessary.

All board meeting dates Twitter: https://twitter.com/ fun at home with these simple for 2021 can be read on the HanoverVa; Instagram: www. science experiments for youngHanover County Board of instagram.com/hanovercoun- er kids. Learn how to make an Supervisors page on the coun- ty/; YouTube: www.youtube/ ty’s website at www.hanover- hanovercountyva.

Information submitted by county.gov Continued from pg. 3 For more information, con- Tom Harris, Hanover County tact the County Administrator’s public information officer.

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HCPS residency requirements reminder ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools has issued a reminder about its residency requirements and policy.

If a change in the bona fide legal residence occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) to notify the school immediately. Parents/ legal guardians should provide the schools in which their children attend three proofs of residency upon a change of address.

Proof of residence includes:

Board of supervisors makes changes to meeting times HANOVER – As of Feb. 10, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is starting its standing second Wednesday meetings at 2 p.m. All evening meetings and sessions will begin at 6 p.m. and public hearings could start as early as 6 p.m.

This represents a change from the previous start times.

The change in public hearing start times is intended to support increased citizen participation in public hearings.

The board will generally

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candy rainbow, a homemade parachute, and floating letters.

Go to https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7603613 for a supply list to follow along. Visit our YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/ prlchildrens starting April 14.

Storytime for Grownups Premieres Wednesday, April 14. Storytime is not just for kids! If you like to be read to, join us for a monthly short story for adults. April’s story is “Exchange” by Ray Bradbury from the collection “Quicker Than the Eye,” published by HarperCollins. Starting April 14, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/ prladults to see the video.

Day in the Life: Museum Curator Premieres Monday, April 19. All ages. Have you ever wondered what museum curators do every day? Watch our third “Day in the Life” series episode to hear all about the role of museum curators. Starting April 19, go to https://www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/ prlteens to see the video.

Poetry Break Premieres Wednesday, April 21. Take a break and visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prladults starting April 21 for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you. This month, Elizabeth will read the poems of our poetry contest winners.

Fun with Seeds!

Premieres Thursday, April 22. Ages 5 and up. Celebrate Earth Day with fun activities including seeds. Watch as we make seed paper to plant in the ground and see them grow! Visit our YouTube chan-

PRL People Starts Thursday, April 1.

How has COVID-19 changed your life? PRL People, a shared journaling project for kids and teens, is your chance to document your pandemic-related feelings and experiences, and share them with your community. Pick up a journal and draw, write, collage - whatever moves you. Return them at any library branch during the month of April. Remember: there is no limit to the number of times you can take, read through, and add to our journals. Sharing our stories is the perfect way to celebrate National Library Week (April 4-10). Please call your local branch to check for journal availability.

Felt Spring Chicks Pickup starting Thursday, April 1, at 10 a.m. This month’s take & make craft for adults is adorable spring chicks. Starting April 1, stop by the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road to pick up your kit, while supplies last.

Friday Arts & Crafts Pickup starting Friday. April 23, at 10 a.m. This month’s take & make craft for adults is an origami bookmark with the theme of “Mindfulness” and detailed instructions included.

Starting April 23, stop by the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place to pick up your kit while supplies last.

----Librarian Carolyn Garner may be contacted at cgarner@ pamunkeylibrary.org or 804365-6214.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

nel at www.youtube.com/user/ pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prlchildren starting April 22 to see the video.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road/Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

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