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Vol. 6 No. 47 | Richmond Suburban News | July 21, 2021
Students’ fall return seeks normality By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local
ASHLAND -- When almost 16,000 Hanover County Public Schools students return to the classroom this fall, the future of mandatory masks in the classroom is on the minds of some parents. While other mandates have been eased or lifted, school officials are still awaiting guidance on policies regarding mask wearing. Only about 500 students have opted for the county’s online school in its second year of operation, meaning classrooms and campuses will welcome more students than last year. Halls will be busier, cafeterias will serve more students, and buses will be filled
to pre-pandemic levels. “It’s going to look a little different than it did last year because we will simply have more bodies and human beings in our classGreif rooms,” Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent in charge of instructional leadership, said. County officials have vowed to adhere to CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines and Virginia Department of Education guidelines regarding mitigation practices, but at the Tuesday, June 13, meet-
Profiles of town council candidates welcome By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
ASHLAND – Three residents, including two incumbents, have filed their candidacy for two seats on Ashland Town Council. According to the Virginia State Board of Elections, David J. Frisch joins current council members Daniel W. McGraw and John H. Hodges in seeking two of the seats available in the Nov. 2 General Election. The two seats open are for four-year terms. Citizens also have the opportunity to run for town council. Effective Aug. 2, The
Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local will accept profiles of the candidates. Information should include education and employment background, as well as platforms if elected. The deadline to submit profiles is Oct. 4. To submit candidacy press releases, send them to Managing Editor Melody Kinser at mkinser@mechlocal. com. For more information, call her at 804-775-4622. Voters will cast their ballots during a General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Ashland Town Hall at 121 see COUNCIL, pg. 2
ing, Superintendent Michael Gill hinted that further guidance regarding restrictions is expected, perhaps within the next month. As in months past, a number of parents expressed concern with the mandatory mask policy at last week’s meeting, many citing not only the physical limitations on their children but also the social and emotional toll the face coverings evoke. Chickahominy District resident and parent of three Danielle Floyd said the mask requirement caused her fifth-grader to return from classes each day with a headache. “I am here today against masks,” she told board members during a public comment period. “My kindergartener cried every day
Kids’ History Day Camp Photo courtesy of the Ashland Museum
The Ashland Museum will hold its history day camp for rising 2nd-6th grade history buffs from 9 a.m.-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 details and registration, visit ashlandmuseum.org, email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, or leave a voice message at 804-3687314. History campers explore downtown Ashland and discover Jay Pace reading the newspaper.
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More than 93% of Hanover County Public Schools students have indicated a desire to return to face-to-face instruction in the fall and officials are preparing for a return to normal operations. Hanover County School Board members were briefed on that return to learn plan at last week’s meeting at the Central Office.
St. John’s executive director Virtual Tomato Tuesday crafty addresses Hanover Rotary (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director for Hanover County Parks and Recreation.) HANOVER -- Who's ready to get "tomato crafty"? This virtual monthlong craft session hosted by staff members of Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be sure to keep you entertained. Registered participants will receive a YouTube link each week, via email, where they can view and follow along with the weekly craft project.
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MECHANICSVILLE -The Rotary Club of Hanover County recently presented Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John’s Church Foundation on Wednesday, July 7. Wilson joined the organization as director of Development in 2019 and was selected as executive director on May 27, 2021. St. John’s Church Foundation is best known for its Liberty or Death reenactments. The re-enactments have run for 46 years, making them the longest running historical performances in Richmond and Central Virginia. Nine professional actors put on the re-enactments in 1770s attire and portray 1775 attendees to the Second Virginia Convention including Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph and other prominent Virginians. At this meeting on March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry embodied the spirit of the Revolution with his words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” “Our mission is to spark a global appreciation for understanding the role that Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me
HCSO investigating flyers with offensive language, image Staff Report news@mechlocal.com
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Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John’s Church Foundation, recently was the guest speaker for a meeting of the Hanover Rotary Club.
Liberty’ speech had in setting America on its path to liberty for all,” said Wilson, “and to ignite the public’s commitment for preserving the historic site.” In addition to the reenactments, education and preservation are two of the Foundation’s goals. They provide private re-enactments, a Title 1 program to schools, Walter W. Craigie Speaker Series, and Author Talks. Recent preservation projects
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Projects include: Tomato Origami Box, Tomato Print Garland, Pom-Pom Tomato Keychain and Tomato Latch Hook. The $10 fee covers all craft supplies and the link to video instructions weekly for projects. One registered, craft kits may be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Office located in Martha Ann Fields Building at 7515 Library Drive, Room 120 in Hanover.
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include foundation repair of the church and restoration of the Meneely Church Bell. The Rotary Club of Hanover County meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Roma Italian Restaurant on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Upcoming speakers include the Rotary District Governor on July 14 and Brian Trader, president of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on July 21.
For information on Celebrations, contact Cindy Adams at 804-775-2711 or cadams@mechlocal.com
HANOVER – Deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office are investigating the posting of flyers containing offensive language and swastikas in a shopping center in the 16600 block of Mountain Road. Lt. James R. Cooper said deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. today where they discovered the flyers posted on businesses. “Deputies immediately collected all the fly-
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Thompson St. serves as the polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information on voting registration may be obtained by contacting the Hanover County Voter Registration & Elections Office at hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-6080. For absentee voting information, contact the Voter Registration & Elections Office.
ers,” Cooper said. “Currently, deputies are working with the businesses to check for any surveillance videos that may have recorded the individuals who posted these flyers,” he added. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
The website is https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/365/ Voting. Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson serves as Hanover County’s voter registrar. l The first day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office is Friday, Sept. 17 l The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration is Tuesday, Oct. 12. l The deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you is Friday, Oct. 22. A request must be received by local voter registration office by 5 p.m.
l Voter registration offices will be open Saturday, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 for early voting. l The last day of inperson early voting at the local voter registration office is 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. l See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. l Register to vote or apply for a ballot online using the Citizen Portal. Those considering seeking office may go to the Virginia Department of Elections website at https://www.elections. virginia.gov/.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
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Simple assault was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Old Reflection Circle, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8200 block of Summer Walk Court, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny parts were reported in the 13200 block of Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam.
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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 2300 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8100 block of Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 8200 block of Oak Street, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 17500 block of Washington Highway, Doswell. Petit larceny building was reported in the 78300 block of Ewell Road, Mechanicsville.
Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road/Ashland Road, Glen Allen. Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 12200 block of West Patrick Henry Road/Blanton Road, Ashland. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9000 block of Roseland Court, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10000 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road/Carneal Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Inhaling drugs was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road/ Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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Credit card theft was reported in the 20200 block of Anderson Mill Way, Beaverdam.
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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 6100 block of Adams Lane, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 14400 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen.
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Petit larceny building was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
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Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 16000 block of Parsons Road, Montpelier.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 16200 block of St. Peter’s Church Road/ Walton’s Tavern Road, Montpelier.
Coerce, intimidate or harass a person by computer was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9200 block of Sliding Hill Road, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 4200 block of Fox Hunter Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 11200 block of Woodstock Heights Drive, Glen Allen.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10400 block of Morse Code Drive, Ashland.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Cold Harbor Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 9400 block of Chamberlayne Road/Tall Oaks Lane, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7000 block of Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Threats in writing were reported in the 6200 block of Morning Glory Road, Mechanicsville.
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Destruction of property, monument value $1,000, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
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Social Services has funding available for Cooling Assistance
HANOVER -- Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program is available online and the Hanover County Department of Social Services is processing applications. This program runs through Aug. 16 or until the money is gone. Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one's home. This can include: l payment of electric bills (up to $400) to operate cooling equipment; l payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment l repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump l purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans l the purchase and installation of one
window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced To be eligible, the household must have at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled, or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, first-serve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property in order to be eligible. “It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,” said Sheila Crossen-Powell, director
of Hanover County Social Services. “We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.” An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application. For the 2021 cooling season applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $400 at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills Metro Creative Connection for payment. Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels are significantly higher this year than in prior years. Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills
must be in the name of a household member or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov, or by calling 1-855-635-4370 tollfree. Paper applications are on the web at http:// dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi or are available at the Hanover Department of Social Services. Paper applications can be mailed, faxed to 365-4110, or returned in person. The applicant must sign all applications. For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 804-365-4100 or stop by the office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Series of book signings scheduled in July and September at Books, Beads & More Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
MECHANICSVILLE -- Erin Schilling of Books Beads & More in Mechanicsville is hosting a series of book signings with Virginia authors. The schedule of authors is as follows: m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 24 -- Donna Turner -- Planning to take your family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina? Turner, of Mechanicsville, has written a historical novel about Old Nags Head. Barbara Markland,
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did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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1st offense was reported in the 10000 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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editor, and Melanie Conrad, illustrator, also are residents of RVA. Your older children will want to put down the devices and learn about the history of OBX. A Nags Head Wrinkle in Time was written with a touch of fantasy. Two teenagers have time travel adventures in the 1870s. There are activity sheets in the back of the book, including pictures to color and puzzles to solve. m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 -- Libby McCarty McNamee -- An author, speaker and lawyer, McNamee loves exploring America’s many histori-
reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville. XX Larceny
or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville.
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and battery of a family member was reported in the 4200 block of Falling View Lane, Mechanicsville.
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cal sites. When a descendant told her about Susanna Bolling’s heroism, Libby was determined to share Susanna’s story with the world. “Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War” is her first published novel. The 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards (“IPPY AWARDS) named it #1 in Juvenile Fiction. In addition, the 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards also named it #1 in Juvenile Fiction. m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18 -- Melissa Seeley Face -- Face is the author of “I
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of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
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of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Walnut Grove Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Fishing Circle, Mechanicsville.
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1st offense was reported in the 8900 block of Interstate 95 South,
Love You More Than Coffee”, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids … a little more. Her essays and articles have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary Mommy, and 24 volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul. She lives in Prince George and teaches world literature at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology m 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25 -Steven K Smith -- Smith is the author of 15 books, including “The Virginia Mysteries”, “Brother Wars”, and “Final
Ashland.
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1st offense was reported in the 6700 block of Cold Harbor Road/Marie Lane, Mechanicsville.
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larceny auto theft was reported in the 6200 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.
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report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 11200 block of Cedarlea Parkway, Glen Allen.
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larceny building was
Kingdom” series for middle grade readers. His titles have sold over 300,000 copies, and he is a regular speaker at regional industry and literacy events and over 200 elementary and middle schools. Steven lives in Midlothian with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever. “Pirates on the Bay”, Book 10 in “The Virginia Mysteries”, releases on Aug. 17th and follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they search Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay for Blackbeard’s treasure.
reported in the 10100 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. XX Concealment,
price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike,
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road; Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. XX Simple
assault was reported in the 8200 block of Creekside Bluffs Lane, Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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about having to wear the mask and my fifthgrader came home with a headache.” She said a commitment to follow recommendations does not excuse the board from making the right decision regarding Hanover students. “If you didn’t have a say in what was happening to our kids, what would be the point of having a school board?” she asked. “We cannot have forced masks on our children this year. In other matters, Assistant Superintendent Christina Berta presented a preliminary plan regarding allocation of recently allocated funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund. Hanover County will receive $8.3 million in funding that must be used beginning July 1 of this year and ending Sept. 30, 2024. “This funding will support COVID-19 preparedness and response measures,” Berta said. The grant requires that 20% of the funding be reserved to address learning loss recovery and address social and mental health issues. Administrators plan to spend about $3.8 million on instructional support during the upcoming three years. “This funding will be used for additional student supports and to hold class sizes at or below target throughout the grant period,” Berta said.
About $4.5 million is slated for technology and equipment upgrades that include the replacement of student devices. Berta identified one challenge involved with the grant in the form of sustainability. In other words, how does the county continue to fund the expanded positions and services once the grant money is exhausted? She said savings from attrition and “the natural course of teachers leaving could offset some of those costs. Adjustments in assignments re-evaluated during the period could also provide funding relief. “We do believe we have a way to provide . . . for these ongoing services,” Berta said. The plan will be re-evaluated every six months, and spending targets could be adjusted. The board accepted the funding plan by a unanimous vote, and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will consider the request at its July 28 meeting. Gill said the spending plan presented is flexible and will be the subject of many future discussions. “It will need to be evaluated, re-evaluated and re-evaluated,” he said. Claire James Scott expressed her preference regarding the federal funding coming Hanover’s way during the public comment period. “My request is that with the funds you receive, that you will definitely recruit and hire someone, an officer of diversity, equity and inclusion, making sure we meet the needs of all students, no matter their race, religion or their sexual orientation,”
Scott said. Pat Jordan, Hanover NAACP president, also expressed a desire to allocate some of the funding to promote equity and enhance minority hiring of educators in the county. She also called for more transparency and equity in county schools, and pointed out what she considered a disproportionate amount of assistant superintendents in the Central Office. Last month, the board approved its fourth assistant superintendent position when it named Chris Whitley as the assistant superintendent of Community Engagement and Policy Administration. In other matters, Greif updated board members on the Return to Learn Plan and provided more detail regarding the reopening schedule, including some changes in opening and closing bell times. Most of the county’s elementary schools will operate from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but three elementary schools — Mechanicsville, Cool Spring, and Laurel Meadow — will begin classes at 8:15 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m. due to transportation issues. Middle and high school classes begin at 8:45 a.m. with dismissal at 3:45 p.m., with students utilizing an A-B block schedule with four classes per day. Greif also updated board members on mitigation efforts in place, but cautioned that further guidance is expected from the state in upcoming
weeks. “We are waiting and we will continue to follow our best recommendations and give you that information so that you as a board can consider that,” she said. Gill said he recently had engaged with other superintendents from across the state but no new guidelines were available at the time of that conference. Students will continue to use seating charts and limited movement in class and lunchroom to enable officials to engage in contact tracing if new cases are identified. Contact tracing will continue when school begins in the fall to track. More than 11,000 parents have requested transportation for the upcoming year, and bus level capacities will return to near pre-pandemic levels. Students will continue to utilize assigned seating on buses. Greif said further updates on the Return to Learn plan will be forthcoming. In other matters, Bob May and Steven Ikenberry assumed their new positions on the board as South Anna and Cold Harbor representatives at last week’s meeting. Following the board’s annual reorganization, Ola Hawkins, Ashland District, was tapped to serve as chair for the upcoming year, while Bob Hundley, Chickahominy District, was elected vice chair.
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opinion | The Local Views From the managing editor
Staycation isn’t so bad or it shouldn’t be
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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
he queen of procrastinators. I’ll accept that title when it comes to those aspects in my life that just don’t fall under the category of that immediate important. For example, I’ve been redecorating my bedroom for nearly three years. (Forgive me if I’ve shared this information before, but I’ll be 65 on Sunday -- proof that there’s some truth to the aging stories we hear.) It started with a new mattress. I’ve given it the evil eye countless times, since I consider that to be the beginning of an ongoing and prolonged source of insanity.
Once the mattress arrived, the demand for new bedding was obvious. The color theme is black, pink and white. So, now we’re committed. Then there was the purchase of a dresser and vanity. Both in black, of course. With the new dresser, I had to get a bigger TV. What about the too many pairs of shoes scattered about the room? They needed some kind of permanent home. Found it -- multilevel and black. We’re moving along, right? Wrong. Paintings and photographs then took center stage. I studied art in college, so I’m fairly knowledgeable in the Masters, but I have my own preferences. I’ve never been one to experience night-
mares, but, should they decide to enter my sleep, it will probably be all the clothes strewn in every direction coming for me. I mentioned shoes -- well, let’s not forget the handbags in various locations. So, here we are, facing a week at home with a goal (somebody, please, hold me to this) of complete organization. Clothes, shoes, purses, etc., will be boxed to give to the friend of a friend who helps the homeless. This will be the incentive to get me in the “Finish Your Bedroom” mode. Who knows what I’ll find? Since Gerald Rivera didn’t have any luck, maybe I’ll locate whatever was supposed to be in Al Capone’s vault. Be back on Aug. 2.
OBX destination involved planning and research By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
I’ve heard visitors to the Outer Banks often complain that it looks like transplanted Richmond at peak times in the summer. It’s true, Nags Head and areas south have gained enormous popularity in recent years, and it’s the default venue for local family vacations. For families in the metro area growing up in the 1950s, there was
only one beach associated with ocean and sand-filled vacations. Virginia Beach was the go-to location largely due to its small town atmosphere, family-run beachfront guest houses and hotels and a host of seafood restaurants. In the 1950s, I’m not sure anyone actually knew the road to Nags Head and a trip to the Outer Banks required serious planning and research. I visited once during those years on a business trip with my father.
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Although my memory is limited regarding that early visit, I do remember a recent hurricane and the damage it had unleashed on the area, and the large iconic sand dune was reduced. The extent of my childhood memories of the beach revolve around day trips to Buckroe and family vacations at Virginia Beach. The beach and the crowds were smaller than the throngs that now line the boardwalk, and the oceanfront retained an aura of days gone by.
As new motels were opened on vacant lots along the oceanfront, they took their place among established old-style hotels, complete with large front porches that provided the only activity some guests required: sitting in a rocking chair and enjoying the cool ocean breeze. Three-story hotels like the Halifax, The Avamere and The Albermale were just a few that lined the boardwalk, all see OBX pg. 7
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Driving not a right it’s a privilege; obey traffic laws Just read about a young mother being killed by a driver fleeing the police. How many innocent people have been killed because of these idiots? When you see that blue light blinking, just stop. That officer has a good reason in asking you to stop. Remember, people, driving is a privilege not a “right”. When you get in that vehicle, you are obligated to obey every traffic law passed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. One of those laws is to pull over when directed by a law enforcement officer. If you want, get the officer’s name and badge number in case you feel that you have not been treated professionally. Matter of fact, my experience has been that an officer gives me a business card whether I ask for it or not. It’s hard enough driving on our roads and street without some psycho endangering everyone. Remember, just STOP! Dan Johnson Montpelier
Resident: Poll should have kept school names Supervisor Sue Dibble, South Anna District, did the right thing in not reappointing Kelly Evko to the Hanover County School Board. Dibble noted that her decision was based on a number of factors, and that Evko’s vote supporting a name change for Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle see LETTERS, pg. 7
Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for paving MECHANICSVILLE -- The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center on Verdi Lane will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, July 21-22 for paving, weather permitting. The nearest Hanover County solid waste facilities for those who would normally use the
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School was only one of those factors. Well, if it had been the only factor, her decision would have been justified. Evko is quoted in your Local article of July 7 as saying, “Our job is not a political job necessarily ... not to do what is politically popular but do what is best for the students.” Well, I would like to remind her that her job as a public servant was to do the will of the people. A poll of the people of Hanover County taken by the Hanover County School Board
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of them serving meals in white linen dining rooms. Even the smaller establishments like the one we stayed at called The Tides Hotel near 21st Street served delicious meals that made that most anticipated time at the beach seem closer. It’s hard to believe compared to what that strip along the ocean has become today. For some, the transformation is viewed as progress witnessed by the many large and luxurious accommodations that are now available yards away from the ocean. I can’t help but see it as a lost bit of tranquility never to be regained and it leaves me lamenting the loss of those special days. But, maybe, that’s too easy.
Verdi Lane center are south of the Courthouse off U.S. 301 (7234 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover) or on Lewistown Road (11045 Lewistown Rd. in Ashland. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
itself had shown that 84% of the people of Hanover opposed a name change for the schools. The will of the people could not have been clearer. Instead, Evko and the three others who voted for the change clearly did the will of the mob. Is there anybody out there who really believes otherwise? In the two months prior to the school board vote, I personally sent eight emails to each school board member, including Evko, with copies going to each member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, pointing out all the good reasons why the names should not be removed. Evko replied to one of those, thanking me
for the email. I regret to say that the Hanover County camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans showed no interest and no action that I know of in defending their Confederate heritage in this matter. Although the organization is apolitical, its membership is composed of Hanover citizens who have a right and a duty to speak out. I write as a parent whose four children attended Hanover County Public Schools and as one whose family history goes back 300 years in Hanover County and nearly 400 years in Virginia. Michael “Mickey” Reardon Mechanicsville
Perhaps, we wouldn’t appreciate those non-air conditioned rooms that depended on cool ocean breezes to provide relief from the sunsoaked days. Or maybe we’d miss the convenience of fast food or nearby shopping malls. And, no doubt, those rocking chairs are not everyone’s idea of a summer vacation. As the new hotels replaced the old familiar ones, I remember their spaces filled with high-rise hotels complete with concierge service. Soon, there were no more blocks of vacant beachfront land, and the old hotels of the past appeared tiny and almost model-like situated beside the high-rise condos and hotels. One of the remaining dinosaurs hobbling on the edge of closure and sale
proudly advertised on its sign, “We have rockers.” Sadly, the message didn’t mean much to anyone except old-timers like me, but it did evoke a pleasant memory of days spent on one of those porches and a breeze that seemed much more refreshing in those days. All of the landmarks from those days are gone. Even at the time, considered futuristic architecture of The Dome met its demise as the city struggled to find space for more lofty commercial sites. The Peppermint Lounge, The Sea Escape, The Avalon and all of those others eventually faced the wrecking ball, and any semblance of a small southern beach town reverted to the pages of Virginia history, leaving only a vivid memory of those past days.
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Rev. Dr. Charles B. Nunn Jr. celebrates 90th birthday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
Rev. Dr. Charles B. Nunn Jr. of Mechanicsville celebrated his 90th birthday on May 1. He was born on May 1, 1931, in Richmond and attended elementary school in Highland Park and Middle School at Bainbridge. He graduated from John Marshall High and then Randolph-Macon College, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1953, a Bachelor of Divinity in 1959 and a Master of Divinity in 1969 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1979. He studied at Regents College, Oxford University,
Oxford, England, during their summer study program July 19-Aug. 9, 1993. He is married to Helen Parker of Mississippi, a graduate of Mississippi Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. The Nunns have four children; Patsy Virginia Nunn Mileson (John), Catherine Nunn Nunnally (David), Stephen Charles Nunn (Rebecca), and Stewart Gavin Nunn (Flavia). They have 13 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in 1941 at Northside Baptist Church in Richmond. He was pastor of Warwick Road Baptist Chapel, 1952-53,
while a student at RandolphMacon College and pastor of Garrett's Bluff Baptist Church, Arthur City, Texas, 1954-1956, while a student at Southwestern Seminary. His first church after Seminary was as pastor of Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, Alexandria, 19591968. The church grew from 260 members to over 800 in those nine years (864 additions, 350 of whom came by baptism). He was pastor of First Baptist Church, Bluefield, West Virginia, from August 1968 to June 1977. This ministry included radio and TV and there were 552 members added to the church. He served for 29 years as executive director of Missions of the Richmond Baptist Association form 1977 to 1997 and was administrator trea-
surer of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions, 19972003. In high school, he lettered in track as a miler on the John Marshall 1948 state championship track team. He was among the 600 John Marshall Cadets that provided an Honor Guard at the Virginia State Capitol welcoming on March 8, 1946, Sir Winston Churchill and General Dwight D. Eisenhower to Richmond. He concluded his service as a John Marshall High School Cadet by marching in the inaugural parade of President Harry S. Truman on Jan. 20, 1949, as captain and regimental adjutant of the Corps. He was invited to serve as "Chaplain for the Day" in the West Virginia House of Delegates, 1969-1970; in the
West Virginia Senate, 1970; in the United States House of Representatives, June 23, 1971; United States Senate, July 10, 1970; Commonwealth of Virginia, House of Delegates, Feb. 28, 1978, and Feb. 7, 1985; and Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, Jan. 22, 1980. Nunn was the first recipient rev. dr. charles b. nunn jr. of the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding and University of Richmond, and Meritorious Service, City Board of Trustees of Virginia of Bluefield, West Virginia, Union University. He also was committed 1970. He was elected to Omicron Delta Kappa, to International Missions by National Leadership Society making 15 mission trips overby Randolph-Macon College seas in 45 years. In 2010, he published his in 1983. He was committed to autobiography, “The Life and strengthening higher edu- Times of a Baptist Nunn”. One of his proudest sercation by serving on the Board of Trustees of Bluefield vices was serving as chairman College, Board of Associates of the Richmond Nativity of Randolph-Macon College, Pageant Advisory Committee Board of Trustees of the for 14 years.
beehives to Virginia residents. Qualified applicants are selected at random from all eligible applications received during the application period. “In Virginia, honeybees are essential pollinators for about one-third of the state’s fruit and vegetable crops,” said Keith Tignor, state apiarist. “The Beehive Distribution Program
will help counteract dramatic honeybee losses in the state by assisting beekeepers in establishing new hives.” Individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and 18 years of age or older at the time an application is submitted, are eligible to receive beehive units. Entities such as business-
es, non-profit organizations, and government agencies are not eligible to receive beehive units. Multiple individuals with the same mailing and/or physical address (household) may apply to the program, however; distribution of beehive units will be limited to no more than three beehive units
per household in the same fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. Recipients of beehive units must assemble the equipment and occupy it with a colony of honey bees within one year of receiving the equipment. VDACS does not provide honey bees, equipment for managing the hives such as personal safety equipment, or
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will accept applications for the 2021 Beehive Distribution Program from July 20 through Aug. 4, 2021. The program provides free equipment for assembling new
honey processing equipment. To learn more about the Beehive Distribution Program or submit an application, visit the Beehive Distribution Program website. For more information, contact the VDACS Office of Plant Industry Services at 804786-3515 or vabees@vdacs. virginia.gov.
Thom Wright named president and CEO of Covenant Woods Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
MECHANICSVILLE – Thom Wright has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Covenant Woods. He will officially assume the positions on Aug. 2 following the July 31 retirement of John Dwyer, who served as president and CEO since 2013. “After a rigorous national search, the Board found an ideal candidate who will ardently lead and enhance our
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strategic direction, engage our residents and staff, and advance our community presence,” said David Fuller, chair of the Search Committee. Wright has more than 20 years of experience in senior living services and is a self-described servant leader with a passion for teaching and mentoring, long-range planning and fiscal management. Currently the CEO of a two-campus not-for-profit senior living community in Massachusetts, he also has consult-
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ed for, helped develop, and operated, re-branded and stabilized freestanding and multi-site independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled and sub-acute nursing accommodations. Wright has a Ph.D. in organization management and an MBA in health care administration. His fondness of history, art and ancient cultures grew out of his undergraduate studies of classical civilizations at Boston University. He said he and his family love trav-
eling internationally and serving others locally through their church ministry. “I am humbled and excited for the opportunity to serve an impressive organization such as Covenant Woods. Together, we will foster community and fellowship as we daily serve our mission, support one another and ensure that we remain a strong leader in the senior living space at the local, state and national level,” Wright said. Covenant Woods, located in see WRIGHT, pg. 16
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GRAL regular season gets stormy finish By Dave Lawrence and Rob Witham Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Wednesday night was supposed to be the final night of the Greater Richmond Aquatic League regular season. For some teams, the weather had other plans. And other teams avoided the weather problem entirely by moving their meets up a night. But all the competitions managed to end. Teams finished up their Champs lists, and now the focus is on preparing for the big event of the season. Among the early birds was Burkwood, in a virtual meet with Church Run, and Battlefield Green and Bell Creek, in a virtual meet with each other. Burkwood swamped Church Run 1,964.5-1,544.5 in points, but for the Buccaneers, the most important takeaway was that they qualified 99 swimmers for Champs – a team record. “As the season goes on it’s harder to drop time,” said Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber. “So we’re just ecstatic that we got how many we you know got to. We were adding at each meet. We’re excited.” Burkwood was led by three quadruple winners Katie Carroll, Tyler Caten and Morgan Pittman. The Buccaneers also had a host of triple winners: Connor Austin, Alex Broaddus, Alden Croxton, Dylan Croxton, Caroline Early, Andrew Eisele, Grayson
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Burkwood’s Tyler Caten (foreground), Sam Castle, Russell Odor and Bryce Newton swim in echelon formation in the 15-18 boys 100-meter butterfly in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League virtual meet with Church Run Tuesday. Caten and Castle finished first and second, respectively, in the varsity division. Odor and Newton finished first and third, respectively, in the junior varsity division.
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Atlee Recreation Association triple winner Avery Jenkins wins the 15-18 girls 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:05.69 in a face-to-face meet against Rockville-Dolphin Club Wednesday.
Fitch, Ryleigh Houchins, Anna Morrison, Caroline Reynold, Paige Siegman, Charlie Welsh and Ashley Zicafoose. Bell Creek’s Barracudas
defeated Battlefield Green’s Ferocious Frogs 690-536. The Barracudas were led by quad winners Jewel Basilan, Ryan Angelo Basilan, Peyton
Beardslee, Olivia Mayton and Brayden Mullenaux; and by triple winners Macy BumgardnerGalarneau, Alyssa Mayton, Kai Smith, Tristan Smith and Kellan Timm. The Ferocious Frogs were led by a pair of quad winners – Lewis Mason and Kira Wood – and triple winners Riley Funnell, Devin George, Claire Grant, Tabitha Hudgins, Norah Lauterbach, Levi Robinson and Ariel Salas. “The meet went well,” said Battlefield Green head coach Kellie Brown. “We had one more swimmer qualify for Champs, and going into
Champs we have 10 individual swimmers, three of which are 8-and-under, which has never happened before, and we have 25 swimmers going total, which has also never happened before. It’s the most we’ve ever had, so we’re super excited.” While the Tuesday meets went without a hitch, the Wednesday meets ran into weather – or, more accurate, had weather run into them. Thunderstorms coming up from the southwest produced enough sound and light such that many meets were forced to delay their starts, or get out of the pool shortly after they
started. The Federal Club at Old Church was one of the latter. They managed to restart just before 8 p.m., and they got most of the way through the meet before more lighting in the sky put a halt to the proceedings for the night. The meet, which had begun as a face-to-face meet Wednesday, finished as a virtual meet Thursday. The Federal Club outscored Old Church 975-744, but both teams had plenty of success. Quad winners Ainsley Agee, Brannan Agee, Amanda Barnard, Charlotte, Bruning and Cati Callihan led The Federal Club. The Eagles also had triple winners William Barnard III, Taylor Olivia Brown, Caroline Bruning, Lily Gordon, Madelyn Gunderson, Molly Hoben, Maggie McClintock, Ayden McKenna, Aidan Nickels, Macey Smith, Ford Sprouse, and Cooper Waldron. Old Church was led by quad winners Henry Atkinson, Connor Brooks, Julia see GRAL, pg. 10
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Locals headed to Cal Ripken World Series Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com One Hanover County team and one with a number of Hanover County players will be heading to the Cal Ripken 12-year-old Majors 70 World Series in Branson, Missouri, in August. The tournament begins on Aug. 5. Rockville, which was eliminated in the consolation bracket final in the Virginia state tournament in Williamsburg on July 11, gets a bid to the World Series because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented it from competing in the World Series last year. The team that won this years Majors 70 title, Glen Allen, will bring six Mechanicsville players with it to Branson. They are Max Baedke (Chickahominy), Bryson Freeman (Bell Creek), Ryan King (Oak Knoll), Jackson Link (Chickahominy), Eli Maxie (Bell Creek) and Josh
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Laprade, Liz Laprade and Ty Williams; and by triple winners Graham Frye, Bryden Hurtubise, Emmett Pierce, Claire Randolph, Kelsey Sutton, Mallory Wade and Cordelia Whitlow. Old Church head coach Courtney Hurtubise feels pretty good about her Otters’ Champs offerings. “We’ve got quite a few kids that are sitting at the top of their divisions in a few of their events,” she said. “We put together some pretty strong relays.” After a 74-minute wait, Atlee and Rockville/Dolphin Club raced into the pool
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tory over Winchester later that day for the state title. Rockville’s 12-year-old Majors 60 Cal Ripken team made it to the championship bracket of the Southeast Regional, but fell to a team from Okeeheelee, Florida, 2-0, in the final on July 17. Rockville began the regional with a 5-0 win over Okeeheelee in pool play on July 14. The next day, Rockville defeated Lynnhaven 11-1 and Rockbridge 9-4. Finally, Rockville defeated Gloucester 15-1 on July 16 to advance to the championship bracket. In the tournament semifinals, Rockville defeated Arlington to advance to its final Courtesy of Stephen Maxie with Okeeheelee. The Glen Allen 12-year-old Major 70 Cal Ripken team began the Southeast Regional in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday. The In Little League action, team features a number of players from Mechanicsville. The players are (front row, left to right) Bryson Freeman (Bell Creek), Luke Atlee’s 8-10 All Stars advanced Perini, Max Baedke (Chickahominy), Alex Boyd, Josh Scholl (Bell Creek), Jackson Link (Chickahominy), Toney Smith and Keshav to the state semifinals with a Suresh; (back row): Caleb Connor, Fred Dolan, A.J. Wilson, Eli Maxie (Bell Creek), and Ryan King (Oak Knoll). 7-4 win over Virginia Beach on July 12. play-in victory over the tour- and Keezletown 11-1. The team squeaker. Scholl (Bell Creek). Later that evening, their After Rockville was elimiGlen Allen faced a long road nament host Williamsburg on face Rockville next on July 10 to get to the state champion- July 7. On July 9, Glen Allen and sent Rockville off into the nated by Winchester on July 11, postseason run ended in an ship. The team began with a 3-2 knocked off Winchester 7-0 consolation bracket with a 2-1 Glen Allen rolled to a 6-1 vic- 13-9 loss to York County.
Wednesday night in Rockville for their final meet of their GRAL regular season schedule. Armed with one more shot to qualify for Champs, swimmers of all sizes pushed themselves to the limit. Even if a slot in Monday and Tuesday’s championships wasn’t within reach, it didn’t stop many participants from doing their best. Captivating the crowd poolside was 4-year-old Amelia Cherry of Rockville/Dolphin Club, who dropped a full 11 seconds from her personal best in the 6-and-under girls 25-yard backstroke to finish in 41.71, then returned later to shave five seconds off her best in the 25 free, finishing at 35.75. You can be sure she’ll be reaching for Champs qualifying times come next summer.
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Atlee held a small lead throughout the race, and won the team competition 1,010910. The theme of the night, however, was all about improving times and having fun. An extra motivation? A free ice cream bar if one swam a new personal best time. For Rockville, there were seven quadruple winners: Avery Carlson, James Ferry, Matthew Matthews, Avery Owens, Anna Vogel, Colston Worthington and Ryan Zubris. Ferry blazed through the 9-10 boys 50 butterfly, taking three seconds off his personal best to finish in 33.84, the fourth best time throughout GRAL this season. Ferry also won the 9-10 50 free in 32.20, and teamed with Vogel, Worthington and Nathaniel
Smith to win the mixed 9-10 200 medley relay going away in 2:52.53. Several other swimmers earned their chance to compete at SwimRVA next week. Duncan Taylor entered the night’s 9-10 boys 50 back with a seed time of 48.47, needing a 47.65 or better to make Champs. Taylor clocked in at 47.16. Rachel Carlson, already a junior varsity qualifier in the 13-14 girls 100 back, reached varsity status, winning the race in 1:15.40, a new personal best. Ruby Tompkins, just 0.27 seconds shy of qualifying in the 7-8 girls 25 free, battled with all her heart to touch in 21.15 to punch her ticket to Champs, finishing second in the race overall, while Chayla Parker went from a non-qualifier up
to junior varsity status with an impressive time of 41.47 in the girls 13-14 50 breaststroke. Carson Cheeley took two seconds off his personal best and clinched a senior varsity spot next week in the 15-18 boys 50 breast, finishing in 29.99, while, also of note, August Fickenscher turned in the second fastest time in GRAL this season in the boys 6-and-under boys 25 back, finishing in 26.71. The Atlee Gators had plenty of stories of creating their opportunities for next week’s event, too. Sydney Burgess took over five seconds off her best time in the 8-and-under girls 25 breaststroke to qualify for Champs – and win the race – in 30.89. Emmy Trumbore won the girls
11-12 girls 50 breaststroke in 44.07, earning her advanced status for Champs. Matthew Stockbridge’s impressive win in the 11-12 boys 50 breast with a time of 43.96, not only clinched a Champs qualification, it took him past advanced to junior varsity status. Atlee had one quadruple winner in Meredith Boggess, who provided a highlight of the evening, besting her own Atlee record in the 15-18 girls 50 breast with a winning time of 32.63, taking 0.05 seconds off her performance in Champs 2019. Boggess also took the 15-18 50 free in 26.95, then joined Ames Hargreaves, Conner Hart and Camden Byrd to win the 15-18 200 mixed medley relay in 1:53.05.
Late Terzaghi goal earns tie for Richmond By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Stormy weather did its best to wreak havoc on the Richmond Kicker’s match with Fort Lauderdale FC at City Stadium Saturday night. At first, storms moving through the area delayed kickoff for 46 minutes. They struck again early in the second half, forcing a delay of more than an hour and a half. To make the second wait more pleasant, Fort Lauderdale went up 1-0 on a goal by Mitchell Curry six minutes into the match. But the Kickers made all the waiting pay off when Richmond striker Emiliano Terzaghi scored an equalizer in the 86th minute to help the Kickers earn a 1-1 tie. “I’m super happy with the guys,” said Kickers’ chief sporting officer and head coach Darren Sawatzky. “Obviously they wanted three points (in the standings) and they played that team out of the park tonight. It just didn’t go in for us.” The Kickers (4-4-4) had their chances in the first half, but shots were either off target or stopped by the Fort Lauderdale defense. Richmond’s defense got caught out of position early
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Richmond Kickers’ striker Emiliano Terzaghi (left) wins a ball from Fort Lauderdale FC’s Noah Allen in the Kickers’ 1-1 tie with the visitors Saturday. Terzaghi scored in the 86th minute to tie the game, which was plagued by several storm delays.
on; that slip-up led to the Fort Lauderdale goal. It started with a Fort Lauderdale throw-in. “[Esteban] Calvo stepped with the guy that received the ball on the throw, which pulled him out of position,” Sawatzky said. “We were a little bit late
in the midfield reacting to it, so the ball got played quickly and vertically, so then Jalen [Crisler] had to step. So both Calvo and Jalen were caught higher than they should have been. The ball went over the top. Ivan [Magalhães] had to shift across.
We just did not recover quick enough. We’ll work on that.” Richmond outshot Fort Lauderdale 14-5. The Kickers had more corner kicks, 8 to 1. Still, they struggled to get the ball past Fort Lauderdale goalkeeper Drake Callender.
“In soccer, the hardest thing to do is score goals. I know we dominated possession today, which is a huge step forward for us,” Sawatzky said. “We won the duels, won the possession, and I guarantee we created a heck of a lot more chances.”
The two teams were six minutes into the second half before the longer of the weather delays. They would not return to the pitch until 10:04. Richmond came out with the advantage in intensity, and it eventually paid off when Oalex Anderson sent a long ball into the Fort Lauderdale box and Terzaghi reversed it for the tying goal. “We came back after the delay with a lot of energy, a lot of passion – and we should be doing that more consistently,” Terzaghi said. “That’s how we should be playing every time we put on the shirt.” The challenge for both teams, especially during the second-half delay, was keeping an edge while wondering whether play would resume that night. “It was very weird. We went from not knowing if we were going to continue playing to ‘Hey, we’re out! Let’s go! Get yourself ready! We’ve got to produce something on the field,’ ” Terzaghi said. “It was a game that was very weird, very challenging, but as a team we had to put everything aside and put our minds to whatever it was we were tying to compete with.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
Kickers sign former Mechanicsville’s Gallegos to contract By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The Richmond Kickers announced last week that it signed Damian Gallegos of Mechanicsville to a USL Academy contract. The contract allows Gallegos, who has competed the last six years with Richmond
United, to play for the Kickers without compromising his college eligibility. He has committed to play soccer for VCU and will begin in the fall. “It’s very exciting,” Gallegos said. “I’m just really thankful for Coach Darren [Sawatzky] allowing me to come in to his team and showing myself with his players.”
Signing Gallegos is part of a long-term effort to build community connections. “One of the things that I want to create while I’m here in Richmond – hopefully for a long time – is we want to get the community together soccer-wise,” said Sawatzky, chief sporting officer and head coach of the Kickers. “One of
the things I’ve been doing is I go out to watch the Richmond United Academy training. I watch games. Over the past year, Damian has been a bright point.” One of the performances that caught Sawatzky’s attention is the fact that he scored five goals in four games in the Elite Clubs National League playoffs
earlier this summer. Gallegos expects the opportunity will prove valuable for his development at VCU and beyond. “This is a great experience for me. I’m going to learn a lot from them that I can carry on into the VCU season and hopefully showcase myself at VCU as well. And then from
there, I could possibly come back to the Kickers, if it works out like that, or abroad, or the MLS – depending on what I put into it.” The graduate of Mechanicsville High School is the son of Alejandro and Marissa Gallegos. “They’re excited. They’re very proud,” Gallegos said.
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Together Hanover, NAACP to present ‘The Truth about Critical Race Theory’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Together Hanover & the Hanover County NAACP will host a community forum on Critical Race Theory at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at the Mechanicsville Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. The presentation will discuss truths and expel the many myths currently circulating about Critical Race Theory (CRT). This forum is a chance for the community, educators, parents, and leaders to learn the facts about CRT, share concerns, and ask questions. Professor Faye Belgrave, Ph.D. (photo at right) will be the guest speaker. She is a former Hanover resident and currently serves as director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Cultural Experiences in
Prevention. Dr. Belgrave will begin the forum with a concise explanation of what CRT is and is not, followed by a question-andanswer session with the audience. PROFESSOR FAYE Hanover BELGRAVE, Ph.D. community members are encouraged to participate in the forum online via Zoom or attend in-person at the Mechanicsville Library. Attendance is free.
However, space at the library is limited. Pre-registration is required for online and in-person attendance. Click here https://www. eventbrite.com/e/hanover-community-forumon-critical-race-theory-tickets-162747495139 to register. Pat Hunter-Jordan, president of the Hanover NAACP, said, “Together Hanover and Hanover NAACP are pleased to offer this session because our community is better and stronger united in the common cause of equity and justice for all.” Biography for Dr. Belgrave: https://psychology.vcu.edu/people/faculty/ belgrave.html?fbclid=IwAR3urdjpAp1_1OV3 6ftx6B-8IdJ8fHy37qXyrC04e7eZlDLRBTLNWTZwWj0 Event Registration Link: Hanover Community Forum on Critical Race Theory Tickets, Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 6:30
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ABOUT THE HANOVER COUNTY NAACP
The Hanover County Branch was established in 1946 at the First Union Baptist Church in Mechanicsville with the dream of having an organization dedicated to the realization of the principle of equality and justice for all. Through civil rights advocacy and community involvement we continue the struggle to achieve freedom, justice, and dignity for all. Our strength is derived from the dedication and untiring efforts of our volunteers. Individual membership, fund raising activities and corporate sponsorship allows this organization to continue serving the community. PO Box 2112, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Visit hcbnaacp.org and learn more.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia for a public hearing on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 6-51, 6-52, AND 6-54 TO (1) CLARIFY THAT AN OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REMOVE, REPAIR OR SECURE UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DOES NOT APPLY TO “FARM BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES”, (2) AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO TAKE EMERGENCY MEASURES TO SECURE OR REPAIR AN UNSAFE STRUCTURE, AFTER NOTICE TO THE OWNER, AND (3) PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR WHEN A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia for a public hearing on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 21-09 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 22, TAXATION, SECTIONS 22-50 AND 22-53, TO INCORPORATE RECENT CHANGES TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A DISABLED VETERAN, AS DEFINED IN THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, OR BY A SPOUSE OF SUCH VETERAN. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. __________________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator
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Project SEARCH graduates
*$#(! )+%"&$' NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of Hanover County, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer the following parcels for sale to the highest bidder at a Simulcast (online and in-person) public auction to be held at the Hanover County Administration Building in the Board Room, on Thursday July 29, 2021, at 12:00 pm, EST., or as soon thereafter as may be effected. The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below and any such terms and conditions which may be announced on the day of the auction. Announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale. Property Owner
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A graduation ceremony recently was held at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center to celebrate this year’s Project SEARCH graduates. Each of these interns successfully completed the one-year program that helps student with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities develop work skills in a real-world work environment. Story on page 15.
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David Purcell, et al.
Tax Map No. 8705-66-0678 Acct No. 10172871 TACS No. 300745
15.91 +/- acres fronting Shady Grove Road; back portion of parcel is adjacent to Interstate 295
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Kira Elizabeth Bazile
Tax Map No. 7777-59-9546 Acct No. 10169769 TACS No. 580836
5.01 +/- acres along Old Washington Highway
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Noble Ahmed Henderson
Tax Map No. 7855-09-0585 Acct No. 20998 TACS No. 456490
2.0 +/- acres along Verdon Road N/S RT 684 S/S C&O Railway
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Drucilla Wiggins
Tax Map No. 7788-25-6490 Acct No. 10161885 TACS No. 580835
0.46 +/- acres Carter Heights Lot 6
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Drucilla Wiggins
Tax Map No. 7788-25-5384 Acct No. 10160835 TACS No. 580835
0.45 +/- acres Carter Heights Lot 5
GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Hanover County. The Treasurer and Special Commissioner have the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from July 29, 2021 and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set July 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the quitclaim of a variable width slope and drainage easement and a Regional BMP easement on the property designated as GPIN 7788-48-3841 in the Ashland District. All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. Copies of the subject quitclaims are available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
___________________________ John A. Budesky, County Administrator
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There will be a 10% buyer’s premium added to the final bid to determine the “final contract price”. The buyer’s premium is due upon the close of the auction and will be in addition to the required deposit amount. The highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be required to be paid in full In-Person Bidders Terms: The deposit and buyer’s premium are due on the day of the auction. No cash will be accepted. Online Bidders Terms: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website at www.forsaleatauction.biz/auctions. The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The balance due must be received in full no later than August 5, 2021. Time is of the essence. All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The balance of the purchase price shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court. Recording costs for deed recordation will be the responsibility of the successful bidder and will be due with the balance of the purchase price. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale. To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to Hanover County and you may not be a Defendant in any delinquent tax suit. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer; online at www.forsaleatauction.biz,, by email to: inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone to Andy Austin, at (434) 294-6093. Questions concerning the properties should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com,, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4429 or by writing to the address below. Jeffrey A. Scharf, Esq. Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Re: Hanover County Judicial Auction P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, July 28, 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: OOV2021-00001, NORTHLAKE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Requests an Ordinance of Vacation in accordance with Section 15.2-2272, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to vacate a portion of the variable width slope and drainage easement, in Northlake, Sections 3 and 4, in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, as shown on the plat prepared by Timmons, recorded June 30, 2003, in Plat Book 36, Pages 612, in the office of the Clerk of the Hanover County Circuit Court, on the parcel designated as GPIN 7788-49-3379. (PUBLIC HEARING) 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 SE2021-00017, 6127 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-337 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit parking in a required thoroughfare buffer on GPIN 8725-72-7537, consisting of approximately 1.61 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and located on the southwest quadrant of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) and Pebblepath Parkway (State Route 2120). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor SE2021-00016, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-338 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign larger than permitted on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy 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 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.
Bon Secours celebrates Project SEARCH grads Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Seventeen students with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities from Hanover, Chesterfield, and Henrico and counties completed their internships for Project SEARCH at Bon Secours facilities across the Richmond region. Project SEARCH is an international school-to-work program that helps students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities develop work skills in a real-world work environment. Interns were able to get a wide range of experience at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center and Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital throughout the year-long program. Some of the internship sites in which the interns worked include labor and delivery units, imaging departments, laboratory services, orthopedics, environmental services, ambulatory surgery units and more. The following seniors were congratulated by Bon Secours for their completion of Project SEARCH: Rachel C., William P., Jose L., Amanda L., Charles M., Kayla C., Hendrick C., Alexis D., Skyanne B., Elizabeth G-C., Courtney G., Lancine K., Brenna F., Gabrielle D., Linwood N., Jackson E. and Tucker G. Students from the Metro Richmond area celebrated the completion of their time in this program and will now begin the journey of leveraging the skills they learned to seek competitive employment. Seven students have been offered employment (four within the Bon Secours Mercy Health network). For more information visit BonSecours.com.
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MECHANICSVILLE – Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is now offering Micra™ AV, the world’s smallest pacemaker with atrioventricular (AV) synchrony. The device is indicated for the treatment of patients with AV block. Dr. Harpreet Grewal performed the first Micra AV implant procedure at Bon Secours Memorial Medical Center in the spring. AV block is a type of heart block in which the electrical signals between the chambers of the heart (the atria and the ventricles) are impaired. Pacemakers, the most common way to treat AV block, help restore the heart's normal rhythm and relieve symptoms
by coordinating the electrical activity of the atria and the ventricles. When this process -- known as AV synchrony -- is achieved, patients experience improved quality of life, increased blood flow from the left ventricle and a decreased likelihood of pacemaker syndrome. Historically, patients with AV block have been treated with traditional dual-chamber pacemakers which are implanted in the upper chest, under the skin below the collar bone, and connected to the heart using thin wires called “leads.” Micra AV is inserted through a catheter and implanted directly into the heart with small tines. Because Micra AV does not require leads or a surgical "pocket" under the skin, the risk of
dr. harpreet grewal complications related to leads and pockets are eliminated -as are any visible signs of the device. Micra AV has internal atrial sensing algorithms which detect cardiac movement, allowing the device to
adjust pacing in the ventricle to coordinate with the atrium, providing “AV synchronous” pacing therapy to patients with AV block. “We can now offer AV block patients an option that is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker,” said Dr. Grewal. “That’s comparable in size to a large vitamin, which means we implant the device through a minimally invasive approach. That’s a great benefit to our patients.” Dr. Vivak Master has joined Dr. Grewal as a cardiac electrophysiologist who performs Micra AV implant procedures at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. For more information on Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center visit BonSecours.com.
Bill Talley Ford has 1 of 25 Heritage Edition Ford GTs
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William Talley, president and owner of Bill Talley Ford, stands beside the 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition. This special car is a 2021 Ford Gt Heritage Edition and is one of only 25 in the United States. The car is in his showroom at 6280 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville along with a 2005 Ford GT and a 2008 Ferrari.