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Vol. 6 No. 41 | Richmond Suburban News | June 9, 2021
Flag retirement ceremony held by Montpelier Ruritan
Photos courtesy of Ashland Museum
Rising 2nd to 6th grade history buffs at last year’s ‘LOVE’ History Day Camp.
Photo submitted by Frank Overbey
Members of Boy Scout Troop 706 were the guests of the Montpelier Ruritan Club at its June meeting. Afterwards, the Boy Scouts performed their annual flag retirement ceremony. Two local county deputies, J.P. Baynes and T.W. Payne, also were guests. The club had collected over two plastic tubs filled with flags that need retiring. The Scouts read from a retirement script they had prepared and led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. Joining in the retirement ceremony was club member and World War II veteran Claude Lowry, who placed several flags in the retirement pit. The pit was built as an Eagle Scout project by one of the troop members in 2020, and will be used for all future flag retirement ceremonies. World War II veteran and Montpelier club member Claude Lowry is shown retiring an American flag with the assistance of Scoutmaster Harold Scills.
Registration opening Monday Ashland Museum welcomes 2nd-6th grade history buffs to take part ASHLAND -- The Ashland Museum will hold its history day camp for rising 2nd-6th grade history buffs again this summer. Camp will be held from 9
a.m. to noon Aug. 2-6 at The Center, located at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Campers will explore historic Ashland and participate in games, activities, and arts
and crafts. For more information, email ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314. Details and registration will be available Monday, June 14.
As new members join HCSB, Sulser looks back on years of service By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local
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ASHLAND -- Two Hanover County School Board members will be attending their final meeting when the panel assembles for its regular session this month. South Anna District representative Kelly Evko and Cold Harbor board mem-
ber Norman Sulser will be making swan song appearances as two new members prepare to assume their duties on July 1. Steven Ikenberry and Bob May will represent the Cold Harbor and South Anna districts, respectively, when the board meets in July. Sulser is wrapping up his second eightyear session on the board. Coupled with
24 years of service as a Hanover County reserve deputy, Sulser said it was time to spend more time with his wife, Mary Wallace, and family. “I felt like 40 years was enough for any citizen to serve,” Sulser said in a recent interview. “It felt like the right time to step down.” In addition to assisting in guiding the
school system through some of the most challenging times in recent history due to the pandemic, Sulser also has been involved in a number of important decisions during his past two terms. He advocated for Hanover County to join many other districts in establishing see SULSER pg. 5
TOMATO MONTH Wearable robot helps people walk again Month-long celebration of favorite fruit set (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation.) As we continue to follow recommended guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Commonwealth of Virginia to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, specifically as it relates to events and gatherings, Hanover County is proud to announce that the Hanover Tomato will be
celebrated during the entire month of July, instead of one single day event. Throughout the month of July, a series of events will be held across Hanover County, see TOMATO, pg. 4
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Sheltering Arms and Sheltering Arms Institute are enhancing their rehabilitation programs by now offering the EksoNR™ robotic exoskeleton to help patients who have experienced neurological illness or injury learn to walk again. Sheltering Arms Institute is the first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Virginia to have an EksoNR clinical program. The Sheltering Arms outpatient location in Hanover also has acquired an EksoNR, providing hospital patients the opportunity to continue using the device on an outpatient basis as they progress in their recovery. Each year, nearly 60 million people suffer from acquired brain injury, 15 million suffer a stroke, and as many as 500,000 experience a spinal cord injury (SCI). EksoNR is the first exoskeleton approved by the FDA for use with stroke and spinal cord injuries and the only exoskeleton with FDA approval for use with acquired brain injury patients. “The EksoNR offers many unique benefits to our patients who are relearning to walk, as the device promotes early mobilization and can help improve gait speed and distance, which are critical factors for optimal recovery,” said Amber Walter, PT, DPT, NCS, clinical science manager at Sheltering Arms Institute. The wearable robotic device offers patients upper trunk support and the opportunity to practice over-ground walking early on in their recovery process, retraining the brain and muscles how to properly walk again. This cutting-edge exoskeleton technology helps patients re-learn correct step patterns, weight shifting, and posture. Additionally, this device has shown promising results in walking speed, endurance, lower extremity strength, and functional mobility for persons with spinal cord injury. Clinical evidence suggests that including EksoNR gait training in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke improves independence in functional mobility. Most patients take an average of 400 steps during first-time training in the device, including 48-year-old Calesta “CW” Saunders Jr., who suffered an anterior spinal cord stroke in February. “I woke up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain,” Saunders said. “Within 20 minutes, my legs were completely numb.” The spinal cord stroke left Saunders in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down and unable to walk. Then he began using the EksoNR. It was the first time he took a normal step since the stroke. Within just three weeks, he was able to lift his legs, wiggle his toes, and crawl and has his sights set on walking again soon. The purchase of the two EksoNR devices and support for ongoing staff training is funded by generous donors to Sheltering Arms Foundation. About Sheltering Arms Institute Sheltering Arms and VCU Health System have formed a joint venture, Sheltering Arms Institute, a state-of-thescience physical rehabilitation hospital, that brings together
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CW Saunders uses the EksoNR exoskeleton as part of his inpatient and outpatient care at Sheltering Arms Institute and Sheltering Arms following his spinal cord stroke to learn how to walk again.
the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior outcomes for patients. All outpatient services for both parent organizations operate separately now and into the foreseeable future. For more information, please visit www.shelteringarmsinstitute.com. About Sheltering Arms Sheltering Arms Corporation is part owner, along with VCU Health, of Sheltering Arms Institute. Sheltering Arms also operates seven outpatient clinics across central Virginia offering a vast array of physical rehabilitation, fitness, wellness, and recreation services including its mission-driven day recreation program, Club Rec. To learn more, visit www.ShelteringArms.com or call 804764-1000.
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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6200 block of Fieldshire Court, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 18000 block of Teman Road, Beaverdam. Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 15000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Possession of Schedule I and I controlled substance was reported in the 200 block of Thompson Street/ North Snead Street, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 200 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9200 block of Mars Drive, Mechanicsville.
ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10400 block of Atlee Station Road, Ashland.
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Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Beaverdam Trail, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Edgewood Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10900 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.
ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7300 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, 2nd within 5 years, BAC .15 to .20%, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 10400 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 16100 block of Mile Branch Road, Rockville.
Petit larceny, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 6900 block of Hebner Lane, Mechanicsville.
Possession of tobacco products, minor, was reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Uttering was reported in the 9400 block of Charter Gate Drive, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 12000 block of Harley Club Drive, Ashland.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 15100 block of Brown Pleasants Road, Montpelier.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11000 block of Northlake Park Drive, Ashland.
DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 11400 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
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DMV closed for state June programs for Pamunkey Library announced holidays and observances Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) full-service customer service centers will be closed on the following days for state holidays and observances: z June 18: Juneteenth z July 5: Independence Day z Sept. 6: Labor Day z Oct. 11: Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day z Nov. 2: Election Day z Nov. 11: Veterans Day The holiday schedule for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be announced at a later date. DMV customers are encouraged to save time by taking advantage of more than 40
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virtual and in person. These events will have limited attendance, handled through pre-registration, with a variety of activities planned for all ages. Stay connected with
transactions available online at dmvNOW.com. Appointments are required for in-person transactions. Also, some DMV Select locations, run mostly by local governments, may operate out-
side of the state holiday closing schedule. DMV Select offices process mostly vehicle-related transactions, including registration renewals, titles and license plates; driver’s licenses and ID card services are not available. To find out if a DMV Select in your area is open on a state holiday and whether an appointment is required, visit dmvNOW.com/DMVSelect. Hanover County Parks and Recreation on Facebook (@ hanoverparksrec), Instagram (@hanovertomatofestival) and online at www.hanovertomatofestival.com and www.hanoverparksrec.com in the coming weeks and months, as more details will be coming soon.
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Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 18400 block of Vontay Road, Rockville. Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 7400 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.
Virtual Programs Atlee Virtual Book Club — Wednesday, June 9, 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 and up. Join in for a lively book discussion on Writer & Lovers by Lily King. Place a hold on your copy or check it out on hoopla or OverDrive. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7795622. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Tuesday, June 8, contact the Atlee Branch Library at 804-559-0654. Summer Yard and Garden Pests — Wednesday, June 9, 6-7 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Hanover Master Gardeners will share how to control those pesky summer yard and garden pests. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7803631. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Tuesday, June 8,
Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 14000 block of Stanley Park Drive, Ashland.
Larceny or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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to damage was reported in the 2000 block of Rockcastle Road, Ruther Glen.
HANOVER -- Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the June schedule for virtual programs for the Pamunkey Regional Library. For more information, or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.
Personal trespassing by computer as reported in the 7200 block of Cherry Leaf Way, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 13200 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.
Assault and battery of a family member was
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contact the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 804-746-9615
Discover Richmond! — Thursday, June 17, noon-1 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Learn about tourism in the Richmond Region with Tameka Jefferson from Richmond Region Tourism. The Richmond Region includes the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and New Kent, as well as the city of Richmond, the city of Colonial Heights and Town of Ashland. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7803657. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Wednesday, June 16, contact the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 804-746-9615. Kids’ Lego Club, Friday — Friday, June 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Meet and talk with other kids about your current creations, ask questions, and show off your amazing Lego builds! Registration required -- sign up online or see a staff member to register. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7687556. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Monday, May 10, contact the Atlee
reported in the 4200 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road/Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000 block of Drinkard Court, Mechanicsville.
Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
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Birding 101 for the Whole Family — Saturday, June 19, 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Who was that masked bird? Birdwatching, or birding, is a fun way to enjoy nature, learn about our feathered neighbors, and explore the outdoors. Presented by Virginia Master Naturalist, Dorie Stolley. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7803678. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, June 18, contact the Ashland Branch Library at 804-798-4072.
Take & Makes Kintsugi Cactus Planter -- Pickup begins Tuesday, June 1, at the Montpelier Branch Library. Ages 18 and up. The Japanese art of Kintsugi honors the history of broken objects through careful repairs made with powdered gold. Pick up a kit while supplies last. Clothespin Fairies -- Pickup starts Tuesday, June 1, at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Ages 18 and up. Pick up a kit while supplies last. Submitted by Carolyn Garner, librarian, cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org. She may be contacted at 804-365-6214.
DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 8300 block of Lee-Davis Road/Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
Falsely identifying self to law enforcement was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 9000 block of Cremins Court, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 12000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.
DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 8200 see SHERIFF’S, pg. 15
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an Advance College Academy, a program that offered juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain college credit for courses during their final two years of high school and graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate’s Degree. “Most of the school systems in the metro area and other parts of Virginia already had the ACA and Hanover did not,” Sulser said. “It took 18 months to convince the superintendent and board to set up the program where students could complete two years of college while in high school and earn an Associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College.” Sulser said another accomplishment was the redistribution of students that equalized enrollments at some county schools. “I identified the problem that our newest high school, Hanover High School, was at only at 65% capacity while LeeDavis and Atlee were bursting at the seams,” Sulser said. “I was able to get the board (on a 4-3 vote) to set up a citizens’ committee to study the issue. The committee determined Hanover High School was underutilized and they made numerous recommendations to correct the problems.” Sulser said the adjustments were successful. “The recommendations were adopted and Hanover is now at 95% capacity.” An example of the revised recommendation was that students in new subdivisions in the Atlee attendance zone would attend Hanover. Another logistical problem
addressed during Sulser’s tenure was the problem of health students traveling to Hanover High School and then returning to their home school that evening. “Using my 12 years of experience teaching at Lee-Davis, I saw how disruptive it was to have Lee-Davis students leave and travel to Hanover High School for health-related courses (EMT, nursing, dental assistant, etc.) and then return the same day to Lee-Davis High School,” Sulser said. “I recommended that students taking medical courses be full-time students at Hanover High School regardless of where they lived in the county and this was implemented in a very successful fashion.” During Sulser’s tenure, the board initiated a new grading system that mirrored other districts and was more closely aligned with college scales. “I identified and led the charge to have Hanover adopt a similar grading system as neighboring counties so that our students were not at a disadvantage in getting into college and earning scholarship money,” he said last week. The retired teacher and Treasury agent said the board also took action to tighten requirements for out-of-county residents to attend school in Hanover. “I identified that Hanover County failed to have a policy on how to handle students from neighboring counties who were illegally attending a Hanover school without paying the required fee, which resulted in losing hundreds of thousands of dollars with the result that Hanover citizens were paying for the illegal
students.to be educated here,” he said . . . “This new policy was adopted that included an education and enforcement effort. We set new standards, which included that the prospective student/parent must show ownership of property or a rental agreement plus other evidence,” he added. Sulser also made no secret of his disappointment in not obtaining resolution on an issue close to his heart. “My biggest disappointed was that after I found the LeeDavis football coach with the concurrence of the athletic director, principal and superintendent was not following the VHSL (Virginia High School League) rules on uniforms and no correction was made as I requested,” Sulser said. Those uniform infractions, according to Sulser, included some players not tucking in jerseys during the game. “Basically, the players were allowed to ignore the VHSL rules and thus were taught a life lesson that if you do not like rules then ignore them or make your own,” Sulser said. The veteran board member said he believes school board members should have the right to express opinions. “I would like to encourage school board members to share their own personal opinions and thoughts with citizens and news media as they have a legal right to do so.” Looking back, Sulser said he was honored to serve on the board and the students of Hanover County. “I always was looking for ways to improve our schools for our students,” he said. It has been my policy that you should always speak up for what is right even if you are standing alone.”
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With hope, shot marks beginning of the end By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News (Editor’s note: The following appeared in The Goochland Gazette on April 22, 2021.) hile there a plenty of things I’m wimpy about (roller coasters, spiders, horror movies) getting a shot has never been one of them. And yet last weekend, as I sat on a little folding chair in the gymnasium of Virginia State University waiting to get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, I found myself getting just a tiny bit misty. It wasn’t from fear, just to be clear. From the time my husband and I arrived at VSU for our appointments—which had been set up easily online and then confirmed via text—each step of the process seemed to have been designed to ensure a calm, orderly, stress-free experience. At every turn a smiling, professional healthcare worker (many of them, I suspect, volunteers) was there to guide you. It was so efficient, in fact, that I’m not sure I even stopped walking until I was directed toward that chair and sat down.
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I did have a moment then, as I waited for my shot, to pause and look around the cavernous room. “So this,” I said to myself, “is how this whole thing finally ends.” As I’ve said several times before, my family is among the lucky ones: We didn’t lose anyone. And while my heart certainly broke again and again over the last year for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19, I can only remember crying one time. It was over a photograph of factory workers lining up to cheer on the truck drivers who would deliver the first doses of the vaccine to front line healthcare workers, those incredibly brave men and women who went out and fought so hard every day to save lives. I teared up then, I think, because the image felt like the first ray of sun after a long, dark winter. After so much uncertainty, pain and fear, there was finally something to celebrate. Now, as a smiling nurse asked me which arm I preferred her to jab, I couldn’t help but feel that same familiar lump in my throat. In the gym that afternoon were people of different races, ages and cultural backgrounds. We
were liberal, conservative, white collar, blue collar and everything in between. And yet there was no doubt that, no matter our differences, we had all been through this same terrible, unforgettable, lifealtering year together. And now we were finally coming out of it — together. Before I even knew what had happened, the nurse had finished her task, patted my shoulder and wished me a nice day. I found my husband and we waited the required 15 minutes for observation. All around us people were coming and going, moving through the process with ease thanks to the army of workers and volunteers. As I speak with Goochland residents who have attended clinics in and around the county, I have heard again and again the same kind of story about their experience: Fast lines, compassionate volunteers and very few complaints about any of it. If we could go back and find a way for all of this never to have started, I’m sure every one of us would. Luckily, however, I’m not sure I could think of a better way for it all to end. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.
Beginning summer with a Memorial Day memory By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In addition to denoting one of America’s most solemn holidays and celebrating the brave men and women
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Study proves Blacks more likely to be targeted I would like to respond to (the many) op-eds by Daniel Corso, but I will direct my response primarily to his claim that there is little evidence of systemic racism within police departments in our country. First, to his “proof ” from Bureau of Justice Statistics report, I have to wonder if he actually looked at the study. In the national BJS 2018 study, https://www.bjs.gov/content/ pub/pdf/cpp15.pdf , its highlighted findings include: “When police initiated the contact, Blacks (5.2%) and Hispanics (5.1%) were more likely to experience the threat or use of physical force than whites (2.4%) . . .” That means if you’re Black in the U.S., you’re more than twice as likely to be treated or threatened with violence by the police than a white person. Citing not one more piece of evidence, Corso illogically concludes “there’s a preponderance of evidence” to refute the claim of systemic racism in policing. He says Derek Chauvin is just a bad apple, we should forget it, and be happy Blacks and whites “stand in line together” now. He makes no attempt to speak to systemic racism. Statistics aside, people cannot deny what they have seen and continue to see over and over and over through actual footage -- that, in general, Black people are treated with much more hostility by police than white people. Does every video clearly show abuse by police? No. Do all police treat Blacks poorly? Of course not, but we’ve seen too many incidents with our own eyes to not be skeptical anymore, and to not question all the processes that come together to allow such violence see LETTERS, pg. 8
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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and good night and cleanup at 10 p.m. The cost is still $45 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations, or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail. com.
Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency. 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 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
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The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion and, due to COVID-19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating this reunion with the Class of 1971.” If you are a 1970 graduate or know of a 1970 graduate, contact Sandy Robbins at 804-221-2974 (sprobbins57@ gmail.com) or on Facebook at Lee-Davis Class of 1970. Leave a name, mailing address or email address and a planning committee member will follow up. There also is a Lee-Davis Class of 1970 website you can access.
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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 Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty
is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets 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 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
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Economic Development office kicks off Shop Local campaign MECHANICSVILLE -- Hanover County launched the Shop Local – Here In Hanover, VA campaign to emphasize the impact that buying from neighborhood businesses has on the greater community. Hanover County’s Department of Economic Development will showcase a variety of local establishments, as well as promote a weekly giveaway contest aimed at engaging residents to promote their favorite spots in the county. This campaign recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the culture they foster in our communities. To bolster this message, the campaign incorporates a Shop Local video, the Here in Hanover, VA App with listings of various businesses, as well as various marketing materials to display and use on social media. “Overall, small businesses make up two-thirds of new jobs created nationally and almost 44% of GDP (gross domestic product). Locally, our existing businesses continue to be the backbone of our economy here in Hanover County and we are always look-
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to occur time and time again. George Floyd’s murder was the straw that broke the camel’s back and opened people’s eyes. A recent egregious example of institutional racism was the family that was informed by police their loved one died in an automobile accident. Police video from the incident -released under FOIA -- reveals a much more sinister cause of death at the hands of officers. Systemic racism in policing does not just refer to police officers’ direct actions. In this case, many layers of people at the department facilitated the cover-up. The fact that many urban cities have police departments whose officers (mostly white) don’t reflect the population they serve (largely Black) is another common institutional issue within policing. What about many states’ laws that allow an officer to respond with dead-
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rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through midDecember, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad
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ing for new and creative ways to support their growth and success. I encourage citizens to purchase locally when possible. These revenues support important community priorities, including our Sheriff ’s Office, Fire and EMS, Hanover schools, and our community-based services. As we roll out our shop local campaign
-- I, and your entire Hanover County Board of Supervisors, want to personally thank our small business community for their investment in Hanover,” said Chairman Sean Davis. Individuals interested in following along with the campaign are encouraged to follow the Hanover County Economic Development Facebook page and the campaign’s corresponding hashtag -- #HereInHanoverVA. By using this hashtag on any posts made to showcase a favorite local business, the community at large can follow along and find new establishments to visit and explore. To view the Shop Local video and to obtain more information about the campaign, Facebook Giveaway Contest, and marketing kit, visit HanoverVirginia.com. For questions on how businesses can get involved, contact the Hanover County Department of Economic Development at 804365-6464 or email: econdev@hanovervirginia.com . Information submitted by Angela C. Wright, marketing manager, Hanover County Economic Development.
ly force if she/he thinks their life may be in danger? That’s a system that has lets murderers in uniforms off too many times, as we’ve also seen too often. Many people were shocked that Derek Chauvin was found guilty, not because he didn’t seem guilty, but because white police tend to be found innocent in a racist system. The argument could be made that systemic racism begins in schools. I recall clearly my Northern-raised mother being dismayed when my older brother, a student in a Richmond school, came home with a history lesson about the Civil War. “It’s a completely different story!” she exclaimed with shock. Was her Northern-taught version of the War Between the States more factual? Not necessarily, but it goes to show that we who have been raised in the South may have been given a slanted view of events that whitewashed slavery. I graduated college summa cum laude but never even heard of Emmett Till until a couple years ago when
I happened to see a documentary about him. When schools perpetuate the idea of greatness connected to men who fought, literally and figuratively, for the owning of other persons, that’s systemic racism. As an older white female, I’ve had multiple instances with police officers in my life, and none of my interactions has been objectionable, and I am appreciative of officers’ willingness to risk their life in their line of work. But when we live in a culture where Black parents have to have “the talk” with their children about the dangers of interactions with police officers, there must be reform. Mr. Corso quotes Abe Lincoln and JFK, praises MLK Jr., and berates “progressives.” That strikes me as ironic because all three were regarded as frighteningly progressive in their day. I will end by reminding Daniel Corso, who bemoans the fact that the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t recited in schools anymore (is that a fact?) that, in it, we Americans pledge “liberty
and justice for ALL.”
Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
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Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma's Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma's or
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Do not leave children strapped in a hot car Well, it is that time of year again when we will see articles in the newspaper, internet or TV, “Child dies in hot car”. It sickens all of us. A human being strapped in a car seat and has its brain cooked in a 125-degree environment is heart-wrenching. Of course we hear, “It was just an accident”. “I forgot because I was late for a meeting”. “I just went into the grocery store for just a minute and starting talking to a friend and lost the track of time”. Ladies and gentlemen, there is no such thing as “an accident”. Because of our action, the result was not what we had intended but it still happened. When a person takes the responsibility to provide the safety and wellbeing of another, that is that person’s
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The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, con-
sole responsibility and if he or she fails to fulfill that responsibility, he or she must be held accountable. No excuses, don’t try to whitewash it, it was a failure and that failure must be addressed and consequences must be administered. If you see a child or pet in a vehicle alone, call law enforcement immediately. The air in a vehicle can reach 125 degrees in just a few minutes. When calling the authorities, give the license number, make of vehicle and color. Try to observe the vehicle from a safe distance until law enforcement arrives. A possible solution is to have a mechanism attached to a car seat that will automatically sound an alarm when the driver’s door is opened. A child dying because someone failed to fulfill their ultimate responsibility in assuring the safety and well-being of that child is inexcusable and severe consequences should be administered. Dan Johnson Montpelier
tact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered see CALENDAR, pg. 16
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Weis, Pfab claim Region 4B singles titles By Rob Witham for The Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – One faced an old rival, while the other, once a freshman phenom, stared across the net to find an heir apparent. Though the final scores suggest an easy Thursday for Jacob Pfab of Powhatan and Raine Weis of Hanover, both expressed relief as well as exhilaration after winning the 2021 Region 4B singles tennis championships at Hanover High School. Pfab, a junior, took a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Hanover’s Ethan Belote, using a dominant run late to grab the first set, then surviving six tiebreakers in the fourth game of the second set to help seal his first region championship. “He didn’t make any mistakes, he didn’t have any weaknesses,” Belote said of Pfab’s performance. “He was fast, had strong ground strokes, he’s just an all-around great player.” For Pfab, who remembers losing two of three matches to Belote when both were freshmen in 2019, the long journey through a COVID-cancelled season to a region championship was very consistent. “To be a good tennis player, you know, you’ve got to put in the work,” Pfab said. “You can’t just come out here expecting to be a good tennis player when you don’t put in the work.” Pfab’s power played a major role in winning eight of the into a 6-2 victory. Using that breaking Belote’s service twice. vice, finally succumbing after bination of power strokes and final nine points of the first set, momentum, he won the first In what felt like his last the sixth tiebreaker of the game. perfectly timed drops to wrap turning a relatively close 4-2 set three games of the second set, push, Belote battled Pfab’s ser- Pfab used a devastating com- up his first region title and a
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Left, Hanover’s Raine Weis won her third Region 4B girls singles title with a 6-2, 6-3 defeat of Eastern View’ Miranda McCoy at Hanover Thursday. Top, Hawk Ethan Belote fell to Powhatan’s Jacob Pfab 6-2, 6-0 in the boy’s singles final. Above, Mechanicsville’s Matthew Lavinder (left) and Preston Edmonds (right) await serve in their 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 Region 4B semifinal victory over Powhatan’s Pfab and James Frame. They would finish runner up to eventual doubles champion Hanover’s Belote and Charles Adams Jr.
berth in the Class 4 state semifinals next Thursday in Newport News, where he’ll face the Region 4A champion, Grafton’s Rainer Christiansen. Belote was able to regroup see TITLES, pg. 10
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Hawk, Patriot keepers stay busy in 2-2 draw By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Advance word was to expect a good match Wednesday night when Patrick Henry’s boys soccer team traveled to Hanover for a match between what are arguably the county’s top two teams. By the time the final whistle blew after two halves of regulation play and two overtime periods, it was evident the match had lived up to its advance billing. Both sides fought hard in a physical match, determined to not let the other earn bragging rights. Hanover scored its two goals in the first half. Patrick Henry scored its goals in the second half. No one scored in overtime as the teams ended the evening in a 2-2 draw. “It was an excellent game,” said Hanover head boys soccer coach Laurent Body. “The first half we dominated most of the game. We couldn’t [capitalize] on our opportunities, so that let them stay close. . . . Then, when they came back from the halftime break, they were on fire. They were excellent, pushing, pressing us. They pushed
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with doubles partner Charles Adams Jr. to end the Cinderella run of Mechanicsville’s Preston Edmonds and Matthew Lavinder with a 6-2, 6-2 triumph for the region doubles title. Edmonds and Lavinder had knocked off Pfab and partner James Frame of Powhatan 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a semifinal earlier to advance to the title match. Earlier in the afternoon, Weis faced sophomore Miranda
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fect – but they proved equally imperfect. “The first half may have been one of the worst halves we’ve played all season,” said Patrick Henry head coach Chuck Altizer. “After that first half we came out and played like we’re capable, and got a couple of breaks that we needed.” As the game wore on, both teams’ keepers – Austin Anderson for Patrick Henry and Seth Langenfeld for Hanover – were kept pretty busy, especially with the flurry of late corner kicks each side earned late in the game. While each keeper had vital help from his respective defense, they both did amazing, and amazingly acrobatic, work in goal to deny the other side another goal. “Their keeper was excellent,” Body said of Patrick Henry’s Anderson before recalling one of Anderson’s best saves, a leap toward the upper right corner to stop what should have been a Hanover goal. “We really wanted to pick up one in the top Dave Lawrence/The Local corner and he extended himself Patrick Henry goalkeeper Austin Anderson punches a Hawk corner kick away in a 2-2 draw at Hanover High School Wednesday. super well. What a dive!” Dave Lawrence can be us back and back, and, with scored twice. But we woke up at the opposing team’s box. The after the keeper made a stop, those long balls they had, we the end of the second half.” defense collapsed in toward the but couldn’t get control of the reached at dlawrence@mechlogot stuck in our box and they The two team swarmed goal and often cleared the ball rebound. Neither side was per- cal.com.
McCoy of Eastern View, who learned much from her 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Weis during Hanover’s 5-0 region team championship win over the Cyclones last week. “She’s a freshman, almost, because she didn’t have last season,” Weis said of McCoy. “She was more consistent (today), and she told me she’d been practicing two to three times a day preparing for this.” A sign of respect to the defending Class 4 state champion created a much more competitive atmosphere, Weis
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occasionally frustrated by her inability to close points as well as committing some unforced errors. But her experience was evident in the latter portions of both sets, as she won 6-2, 6-3 on a day where emotions ranged from “what if ” to “finally.” “Today, I don’t think I would have done as well if I didn’t have the match experience,” Weis said. “Even over COVID, I was playing different matches. I’d get (Facebook) memories then from a year ago, two years ago, and I’d want to cry just seeing them.”
Though coronavirus nixed Weis’ dream of playing on four straight team state champions at Hanover, Weis – now the elder statesman on a squad filled with sophomores – will lead the Hawks into battle for her team’s fourth consecutive state crown, and her third, Monday at Jamestown in a Class 4 state semifinal. She also seeks backto-back singles championships. Weis teamed with sophomore Juliann Webster to defeat Julia Bassett and Caroline Knick of Monacan 6-0, 6-0 for the region doubles crown. Weis
seeks her third Class 4 doubles Deep Run’s Olivia Wright and title, winning in 2018 and 2019 Rosalyn Kara 6-0, 6-2 in the final. with Madison Moore. The doubles championship Hughes, Engel reach 5B wasn’t the only deep run for Hughes in the tournament. girls doubles final Three Atlee entrants Hughes reached the singles reached their respective Region semifinal, but was eliminated 5B semifinals, and one, the girls by Clover Hill’s Sia Chaudry. On the boy’s side, Atlee’s doubles team of Lizzie Hughes and Molly Engels competed for Zach Edelman, and Brady Raso reached the boys doubles semithe regional title last week. Hughes and Engels, who final, where they fell to Deep drew a bye in the first round Run’s Aden Bashir and Zach of the 5B doubles tournament, Fleishman. Rob Witham can be reached defeated teams from Glen Allen and J.R. Tucker before facing at sports@mechlocal.com.
Rain can’t put damper on big Hawk victory PH softball gets win for seniors By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Rain drenched Hanover’s field Wednesday night when the Hawks hosted Patrick Henry, but not in time to drench the Hawks’ parade of hits and runs. The Hawks racked up 11 hits in a 9-0 win that was called in the top of the sixth inning because of heavy rain. Nolan Williamson accounted for most of Hanover’s run production, going 4-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs. Seth Keller wasn’t far behind, going 2-for-4 with the big blast of the night – a tworun home run – and a double. “I just reacted to the pitch,” Keller said of his home run. “I saw the spin as it came out of [Patrick Henry pitcher Ben Williams’] hand. I knew it would drop in the zone and put a good swing on it. . . . It was a good pitch – a tough pitch to swing at.” The ball took off on a high trajectory right off Keller’s bat. Still, he wasn’t sure if it would clear the fence. “I had no clue it was going over,” Keller said. “I was yelling across first base. I was, like, ‘Get out! Get out!’ I had no clue until I saw it going over.” A platoon of three Hanover pitchers no-hit the Patriots. Keller started, going three innings and earning the win. Levi Huesman pitched the fourth and fifth innings, and Jackson Bennet went a third of an inning in the sixth before the
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Above, Seth Keller fires a salvo over the right field fence for a two-run homer in the fourth inning of Hanover’s 9-0 victory over Patrick Henry Wednesday night. Left, Hanover’s Cole Elrod takes one for the team in the third inning.
umpires halted play. Even after Keller’s home run, it looked like it might be a close game. The first two Patriot pitchers, Patrick Brizendine (two innings) and Eoin Rossman (one inning)
held the Hawks to two runs. Williams struck out two in the fourth and kept Patrick Henry within reach. But the Hawks blew the game open with two outs in the fifth. Charlie Rohr walked.
Owen Deshazo and Chase Hustead followed up with backto-back singles with the latter one bring Rohr home. Keller walked to load the bases. Williamson followed up with a two-run single that left Keller at third. Cannon Peebles walked to reload the bases and was replaced by courtesy runner Dane Keith. Cole Elrod then singled to bring in Keller and Williamson. Patrick Henry brought in pitcher Jackson Herbert – the fifth Patriot hurler of the game – to stop the carnage. He got a pop out to end the inning. But, as the sixth inning started, the rain started. First as a sprinkle, then more heavily. The two teams tried to get the
top half of the inning completed, but as field conditions deteriorated and the radar looked unpromising, the umpires wisely said enough. Patriot seniors lead way to win ASHLAND — The seniors led the way on their special night as Patrick Henry’s softball team bested visiting Mechanicsville 4-1 Wednesday. Seniors from both teams were honored in a pregame ceremony. The Mustangs had four: Sydney Gentry, Carly Harding, Sheridan Lambert and Karla Mehlbrech; while the Patriots had three of their own Haillie Street, Emma Keys and Riley Dull – all three of which were greeting enthusiastically by the
home crowd as they walked onto the field with their parents. All three Patrick Henry seniors contributed in the win, starting in the bottom of the first when Street led off with a walk and stole second and third. Keys reached after getting hit by a pitch. Next up was Dull who, on her third pitch, popped up into first-base foul territory. Mustang catcher Maddie Goad made the catch, but no one came up to cover home plate and Street tagged up and raced home for the first Patrick Henry run. Keys moved up to third on the same play. Junior Jamie McElroy came up next in the clean-up spot and hit a sacrifice fly to right field that scored Keys for the Patriots’ second run. Mechanicsville created some excitement in the top of the third inning. With one out, Kendall Wilkinson hit a double down the left-field line. Kylie Lamberth was next up, and she hit a fly ball to center field, where Street made the catch. Wilkinson tagged up and charged for third, but Street threw a strike to third baseman Braelynn Blackstone, who made the tag to complete the double play. The Patriots responded with more excitement in the bottom of the inning. Street drew a oneout walk, but was out at second on a fielder’s choice by Keys. With two outs, Dull worked up to a 2-2 count before driving the ball deep to right field for a two-run homer that put the Patriots’ up 4-0. Mechanicsville outhit the Patriots six to two, but solid Patrick Henry pitching – Dull finished with 12 strikeouts – and defense sealed the win. Wilkinson finished with two hits for the Mustangs. — Contributed by Rob Dull.
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You may request a Public Hearing by E-mail at jevidunas@hanovercounty.gov or by mail addressed to: Joseph E. Vidunas, Traffic Engineer, Hanover County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA, 23069 on or prior to June 25, 2021. If a request for a Public Hearing is received, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be posted. Hanover County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Ross Ward at (804) 365-6424 or TTY/TDD 711.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’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: SE2021-00010, CHRISTINA M. AND JOSHUA D. MILLS Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.24 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fence taller than permitted in the front yard on GPIN 7749-38-3694, consisting of approximately 11.43 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Stone Horse Creek Road (State Route 670). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2021-00006, NETWORK TOWERS II, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.25 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower and related facilities that exceed 140 feet in height, on GPIN 8707-68-4285, consisting of approximately 13.23 acres (CUP area limited to 0.13 acres), zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Pine Ridge Road (State Route 1930) approximately 725 feet east of its intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry 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 16.36 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 3.0 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 REZ2020-00024, ROXANNE S. AND LAZARO G. PERDOMO, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-39-1265, 7788-40-0089, 7788-40-1355, 7788-40-0566, and 7788-40-0850, consisting of approximately 35.65 acres, and located on the north line of Old Keeton Road (State Route 719) at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 Dwelling Units Per Acre) and Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 78 single-family lots for a gross density of 2.4 dwelling units per acre on 32.03 acres. Various light industrial uses would be permitted on the remaining 3.62-acre portion of the property that fronts on U.S. Route 1. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archiv for more information.
EDUCATION HARRISONBURG -James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Layla Abbud of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biotechnology. Cheryl Alderson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Mia Andruss of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Kaitlyn Bohn of Glen Allen, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Sydney Bohn of Glen Allen, who is majoring in justice studies. Michael Boswell of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in computer information systems. Claudia Braswell of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication studies. Gavyn Broce of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Olivia Butler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in theatre. Grace Buyas of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Sydney Cardoza of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Taylor Carroll of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Abigail Carter of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in music. Hayden Chewning of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Michael Christensen of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Reid Christensen of Glen
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Allen, who is majoring in biology. Jessica Church of Glen Allen, who is majoring in sociology. Hanna Cinella of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Hisae Cole of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Mary Comerford of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication studies. Layne Courter of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in athletic training. Kaitlin Daniels of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Mary Davis of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Laura Deeb of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Sabrina DeFilippo of Glen Allen, who is majoring in management. Angus Derrick of Glen Allen, who is majoring in music. Caroline Dowdy of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. Emily Durrett of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Abigail Eget of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in math. Sophia Garabedian of Glen Allen, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Melissa Geissbuehler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in marketing. Emma Gentry of Glen Allen, who is majoring in English. Allyson Griffin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in graphic design. Riley Grizzard of see COLLEGE, pg. 14
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, June 17, 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: CUP2021-00008, BANNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (FAIRMOUNT CHRISTIAN CHURCH) Request(s) to amend CUP-9-89 AM. 1-16, Fairmount Christian Church, in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, to add school-related uses on GPIN 8723-37-7812, consisting of approximately 25.84 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, and located on the east line of Creighton Road (State Route 615) approximately 575 feet north of its intersection with Interstate 295.The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-use. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2021-00005, WILLIAM WAYNE LAUTERBACH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8727-71-1295, consisting of approximately 5.67 acres, and located on the south line of Studley Road (State Route 606) approximately 125 feet east of its intersection with Buck Trail (private road). 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 2.84 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2021-00006, 6127 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-33-87(c), Frances L. and Wesley F. Dean, on GPIN 8725-72-7537, consisting of approximately 1.61 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) and Pebblepath Parkway (State Route 2120). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit an existing bank structure to be converted to a veterinary hospital. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2021-00002, DAVID N. HAMILTON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District and AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7871-10-9202, 7871-02-8509, and 7871-11-9890, consisting of approximately 170.81 acres, and located on the east line of Independence Road (State Route 669) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Blunts Road (State Route 716). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 27 building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.33 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2020-00043, BETTY F. GIRAGOSIAN, ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-28-15(c), Am. 1-17, C Falls II, L.L.C., and a rezoning from A-1, Agricultural District, and RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7777-98-9007, 7777-98-4439, 7777-97-2718(part) and 7777-88-6696(part), consisting of a 14.08-acre portion of the Chickahominy Falls Subdivision (179.72 acres). The property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) and 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 zoning amendment would permit the addition of 48 lots to a 404-unit subdivision for a total of 452 dwelling units; this represents an increase in the overall density from 2.27 dwelling units per gross acre to 2.52 dwelling units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna 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. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information. 14
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Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology. Caleb Hackett of Ruther Glen, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Hannah Harman of Ashland, who is majoring in health services administration. Fiona Hefele of Ashland, who is majoring in international affairs. Mary Hopper of Studley, who is majoring in psychology. Ambria Ingram of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in social work. Emily Jacob of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in management. Lance LaFortune of Rockville, who is majoring in sport and recreation management. Abigail Lane of Glen Allen, who is majoring in history. Ling Lin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biology. Lucas Marcus of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in engineering. Clair Martin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Dylan McFarlane of Glen Allen, who is majoring in finance. Caroline Merrick of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal
studies. Phoebe Merrick of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology. Sara Mudd of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre. Ashley Muse of Beaverdam, who is majoring in health sciences. Grace Newell of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health sciences. Ashleigh Outhous of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in chemistry. Juhi Patel of Glen Allen, who is majoring in psychology. Nicholas Patterson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in computer information systems. Meredith Peters of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in international business. Elena Porter of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in justice studies. Allison Pulisic of Ashland, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Renessa Rabenda of Glen Allen, who is majoring in art history. Madeline Radolinski of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Kayla Rinderle of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in elementary education. see COLLEGE, pg. 15
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Nicole Rizer of Glen Allen, who is majoring in hospitality management. Makenzie Rodriguez of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in political science. Margaret Rooney of Glen Allen, who is majoring in writing rhetoric and technical communication. Lindsay Rose of Glen Allen, who is majoring in health services administration. Rebecka Russo of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre. Jason Saunders of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in geographic science. Gabrielle Scarpa of Glen Allen, who is majoring in com-
gram for seniors 60 and older. Income will depend on the number of people in the household. If you are a single person, your income should be under $1,350 per month.
If you qualify, you will receive a 35-pound box of canned and dried foods once a month. The food boxes are to be picked up on the third Wednesday of each month
between the hours of 11 a.m. and noon at Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. If you are not able to pick up your box you can have a proxy that you give permission to pick
the food up for you. There are five openings, and the church will take names on a first come first qualifying basis for those positions. If more qualifying requests than openings are received, you
will be placed on a waiting list until additional opening become available. For more information, call 804-746-7647 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
munication sciences and disorders. Isabelle Scotti of Glen Allen, who is majoring in kinesiology. Isabella Smith of Glen Allen, who is majoring in nursing. David Stanley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Daisy Stinson of Glen Allen, who is majoring in biology. Mackenzie Sweet of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication studies. McKenzie Swinson of Beaverdam, who is majoring in nursing. Rachel Tan of Glen Allen, who is majoring in music. Jarett Torok of Mechanicsville, who is major-
ing in justice studies. Brittany Townsend of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in hospitality management. Joselyne Tran of Glen Allen, who is majoring in computer science. Katherine Wheeler of Glen Allen, who is majoring in integrated science and technology. Madison Whitley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in graphic design. Camryn Whittaker of Ashland, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Bryan Wood of Glen Allen, who is majoring in justice studies. Kelly Wyman of Glen Allen, who is majoring in psychology. Grace Zacharias of Glen
Allen, who is majoring in studio art. Established in 1908, James Madison University is a community of 22,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers 124 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, keeps classes small with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and has the highest six-year graduation rate among its peer institutions at 84%. ----SALT LAKE CITY -- The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 218,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. Amy Neal of King William received a Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Kimberly Lushbaugh of Mechanicsville received a Master of Science, NursingEducation (BSN to MSN). Elizabeth Wright of Mechanicsville received a Bachelor of Science, Nursing. John McIntosh of Mechanicsville received a Master of Business Administration. Kathleen Parrish of Mechanicsville received a Bachelor of Science, Business Management. Kristina Marlowe of Mechanicsvlle received a
Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Katherine Long of Mechanicsvlle received a Master of Health Leadership. Claude Robinson of Mechanicsvlle received a Master of Science, Management and Leadership. Learn more at www.wgu. edu. ----BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Jessica Sanfilippo of Ashland at Longwood University Jennifer Hill of Mechanicsville at Longwood University They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved
scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 15th day of June 2021 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 make a recommendation, on the following application:
B&B Signal Company Buffer Exception Anne Tignor of Youngblood, Tyler, and Associates, and on behalf of the applicant B & B Signal Company, and property owner, B & H holdings, LLC, is requesting to reduce the rear buffer requirement (Sec. 21-236) from 50 feet to 25 feet for the property located at the southeast corner of Route 1 and Design Road (GPINs 7789-00-6591 and 7789-00-7594). The property is approximately 1.5 acres in size, is zoned M-1, Limited Industrial, and has a future land use designation of Mixed Business. The applicant intends to develop the property for a contactor’s office. Copies of request 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 may 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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block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 16300 block of Bent Barrel Road, Montpelier.
More About Phi Kappa Phi Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards more than $1 million to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.phikappaphi.org. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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ment that only the beginning of summer can bring. As a youth, we spent both the beginning and end of summer at my grandmother's house in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The old house was big enough for several families to gather and enjoy the peacefulness and solitude of rural, at that time, Maryland. It always seemed pleasantly different, almost foreign, as we settled in, and the clean cool air was a welcomed respite from hot and humid days and nights in Montgomery, and, later in life, Richmond. While it might seem hard to imagine today, the highlight of our weekend was always a road trip that included a picnic lunch. The destinations were foreign and exotic to me and my cousins, but the picnic lunch that always accompanied had become predictable and wellanticipated. Preparation for the outing began the day before, as my grandmother butchered and fried dozens of pieces of chicken in a huge cast iron pan on the stove. The aroma was almost too enticing to endure, but not tempting enough for any of us to enter Nannie’s domain as she performed her magic. That might explain why I’ve not met a single person in my family who has her recipe for fried chicken. While the chicken cooked, she prepared several pans of homemade rolls, the kind that tasted just as good cold as they did when heated. The next morning, we carried out numerous boxes of food and loaded them into the several cars that would transport over a dozen anxious travelers on our journey. The destinations were varied but many times included historical sites like Harpers Ferry, Antietam or Gettysburg, and also included places like Beverly Beach or Cowen’s Gap. Before
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we reached any of those sites, my uncle, who drove the lead car, searched and always found a wayside park, usually located beside a stream. Wayside parks were then well-maintained and clean spots to picnic. It was there the true brilliance of Nannie’s work was fully exposed, laid out in plate to bowl fashion that filled the top of one picnic table. We waited impatiently for the nod to proceed and formed a small line, paper plates in hand. Drinking iced tea from a large thermos jug or grabbing a bottle of cola from a Scotch cooler may seem like small pleasures to today’s generation, but the memories of sitting at a picnic table and eating Nannie’s fried chicken and rolls still seem like, to me, the perfect start to the season. We would sometimes fall asleep on the ride home and would awaken as folks grabbed those boxes, much lighter than earlier in the day, and moved them back to Nannie’s kitchen where she’d gather the remains and put them on plates for a late night buffet in her large dining room. The next day we’d ride our bikes to the small downtown area and watch the parade, a sure sign that Memorial Day weekend was indeed coming to an end … and summer was beginning. I wish I could fry chicken like my grandmother and I also hope my children will always enjoy the peace of mind and enjoyment that a simple picnic lunch can provide. I’m also aware that wayside parks, for the most part, no longer exist, and eating by the side of the road with strangers is probably not my kids’ idea of a meaningful outing. But, remembering those days gone by somehow documents their importance and ensures that someone will, hopefully, recall those seemingly more peaceful days of road trips and Scotch coolers.
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Seat belts are essential for driver and passenger safety: ‘Click It or Ticket!’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – While many Virginians are getting vaccinated and making spring and summer travel plans, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), through its “Click It or Ticket!” campaign, reminds those who will be traveling that the best way to ensure you and your loved ones arrive at your destination safely is to always wear a seat belt. While statistics show the lifesaving value of seat belts, approximately 15% of Virginians still do not buckle up. Held nationally in May, the “Click It or Ticket!” campaign combines outreach, education and enforcement to promote proper seat belt and child safety seat use. Despite fewer cars on the road, Virginia
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anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use
continues to see an increase in unbelted fatalities on the Commonwealth’s roadways. Approximately 13% more people who weren’t wearing their seat belts have
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been killed in crashes in 2020, compared to 2019 (343 compared to 304). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-7469073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
seat belts save more than 11,000 lives in the United States each year. In 2017 alone, the NHTSA reported that seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives. This year’s “Click It or Ticket!” campaign in Virginia focuses on being remembered for the positives in life and not that you weren’t wearing a seat belt. “Not only is wearing a seat belt the law, but it is also a simple act of kindness for yourself and those who love you,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “We want all Virginians to be protected on the Commonwealth’s roadways and, time and time again, buckling up has been proven to reduce injuries and save lives if a crash occurs.”
Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@ gmail.com.
Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement
weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon. This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more information, call 863-381-1867. 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 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.
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