Ashland-Hanover Local – 08/18/2021

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Vol. 6 No. 51 | Richmond Suburban News | August 18, 2021

Masks required in Hanover schools per governor’s order Before order, School Board voted against requiring masks

By Jim Ridolphi Ashland-Hanover Local

County Administrator John Budesky explains plans for a new library/community center in Beaverdam last week. Once a site is agreed upon, the facility could be completed in 18 to 24 months.

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ate last week, Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver issued a statewide Public Health Order requiring all students aged 2 and older to be masked when inside all public schools in the state.

“This Public Health Order makes it very clear that masks are required in all indoor K-12 settings, and Virginia expects all schools to comply,” Governor Ralph Northam said in a statement issued shortly after the Order was released.

The mandate includes all Hanover students, staff and visitors and requires mask wearing in all county schools when classsee MASKS, pg. 2

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Citizen engagement is key to success of Montpelier project $10 million community center/library planned Jim Ridolphi / The Local

An enthusiastic, and sometimes disruptive, audience at last week’s School Board meeting made sure their voices were heard regarding a policy that would have mandated masks for most students. More than a dozen speakers spoke in opposition to the policy recommendation, and School Board members voted 4-3 to allow parents to choose if their children would wear masks when school opens this fall.

By Jim Ridolphi Ashland-Hanover Local Hanover officials are taking the first steps to

begin a project that has long been anticipated in the Beaverdam area. A new library and community center are planned for the area, and, last week, officials began gathering input from see MONTPELIER, pg. 4

Downtown Ashland welcomes visitors to the comeback After a year of COVID, group has big plans

By Jim Ridolphi Ashland-Hanover Local Despite a challenging year, Downtown Ashland Executive Director Maggie Longest told Ashland Town Council members the organizations’ efforts are back on track for the upcoming year.

“We started this year in July 2020 in the midst of a pandemic. Our budget was reduced, and we ran on 60% of our operating budget,” Longest said earlier this month. “We cut out all paid help as far as a communications and grant writing. I honestly didn’t know if we would have money to finish the year,” she added.

Longest said the organization’s annual report is

actually a success story considering the challenges confronted during the past year.

The organization focuses its efforts on four major areas — community, business, design and promotion.

“We are really focused on community partnersee DOWNTOWN pg. 3

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Gill recommended that all elementary students be required to mask up when school starts in September, but board members opted to institute a no mask mandate policy.

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es begin in September.

But two days earlier, it appeared that no mask mandate would be instituted in Hanover schools when the Hanover County School Board rejected a recommendation by Superintendent Michael Gill that would have required masks in all county elementary schools, and mandate mask wearing for unvaccinated secondary students.

In a 4-3 vote, the board instead passed a no mask policy for teachers and staff, leaving all decisions associated with mitigation efforts with parents.

For the first time in recent memory, board members were forced to pause the meeting and exit the meeting room as a disruptive group of antimask residents shouted and berated them following Gill’s recommendation.

Convinced that Gill’s recommendation was a done deal, the group stood and shouted at board members eventually forcing the group’s exit.

Additional sheriff ’s deputies were called and positioned themselves in a hall adjacent to the board room.

One group member reminded the protesters they were reacting prematurely by voicing their opinions on what was only a recommendation by the superintendent.

“The board still has to vote. Let’s

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see what they do,” he shouted to the unruly group who calmed after hearing his words.

As it turned out, he was right.

As discussion began regarding the recommendation, it was apparent that some board members did not endorse the mask mandate policy, and eventually, voted on a motion made by John Axselle that provided no mask mandate for students or staff and left their use as a parental decision. Students will still be required to be masked on school buses per federal guidelines.

The more than three-hour meeting was frequently interrupted by audience members who shouted, applauded and waved signs expressing their distaste for any mask mandates. The anti-mask proponents dominated a public comment period where many expressed concerns regarding mask wearing, some even citing medical dangers associated with the mitigation measures.

Although many of the speakers comments were interspersed with objections to Critical Race Theory (CRT) being taught in Hanover schools, the clear focus of their ire was aimed at the mask policy and conveyed a unified sentiment on exposing children to ill-conceived mandates.

Angela Sykes, a Chickahominy District resident and mother of three children, spoke in opposition to a mask mandate.

“The data tells us that school age children have a minute risk of hospitalization or death from COVID,” Sykes said. “Children in Hanover County have been virtually mask free for the last two months,” she added.

The reaction to Gill’s recommendation was immediate. As a slide appeared on an overhead screen outlining the policy, a group of attendees erupted in protest and hurled verbal jabs at the board. Shortly after, board Chair Ola Hawkins paused the meeting. She returned with what she termed a final warning to the group and advised them the room would be cleared if further disruptions occurred.

Recently installed South Anna school board member Bob May said he was willing to vote in favor of Gill’s recommendation given the assurances he received from the superintendent clarifying that the policy was a result of current conditions and could be

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Beaverdam School Board member John Axselle said he did not see enough data to support a mask mandate at this time and moved to allow parents to choose for their children.

revisited as early as October.

May suggested an even earlier date might be in order. “It is extremely difficult for us to make a decision tonight and that’s why I think we should look at the data on a more frequent basis and do what is absolutely best for our children and provide the safest education possible,” May said. Gill said he suggested October to allow officials to gauge conditions once students had returned for a full month, and said the board could revisit the issue at any time.

Beaverdam board representative John Axselle took those concerns a step further and suggested a no mask policy should be installed “while we keep an eye on things.” Axselle said he endorsed some of the concerns raised by speakers earlier in the meeting, and expressed sentiments that favored parents’ rights regarding choices for their children.

“I’ve looked at the data today,” Axselle said. “I don’t think the numbers justify making changes. I’d like to suggest we go with a choice for K-12.

If it changes in September, then we go with masks. If it doesn’t, we stay with choice. I believe who better to make a choice for the child’s safety than the parent,” he concluded.

Axselle also didn’t mince words in addressing the group’s behavior at the standing room only meeting.

“I’ve been on this board for 25 years and we have never had to leave,” he said. “You don’t respect us.

Folks, this is not Hanover. You are

better than this.”

Cold Harbor School Board member Steve Ikenberry supported Axselle’s position and said he could not support a mask mandate.

“I concur with my colleague, Mr. Axselle, regarding the data. I don’t see the data supporting that our children should be in masks,” Ikenberry said.

“Our youngest in school are our safest.

They are just slightly under 100 percent safe. I’m looking at the risks and benefits here.”

Ikenberry also referenced facial deformities incurred by mask wearing children “who wore masks too long.”

“If you feel like you son or daughter should wear a mask then they should,” Ikenberry said. “If you feel like they shouldn’t, then they should not.”

As late as weeks ago, Gill’s policy recommendation might have been different and school officials confirmed that no final decision had been reached and conditions were still being monitored as late as last week.

“This is a snapshot in time based on the data available to us,” Gill said.

“We will continue to evaluate both internally and with our partners in the Health District. We are more than willing to bring back recommendations,” he added.

But latest CDC guidelines and Hanover’s designation as a high transmission area coupled with an expected 96% in-person attendance were primary considerations in the recommendation.

In addition, Governor Ralph Northam and state School Superintendent James Lane issued a joint statement requesting districts open for five-day-a-week instruction and follow all CDC guidelines, which require masks be worn by all students in high transmission areas.

Gill said the ultimate goal is to keep Hanover schools open. “We are not only trying to mitigate the virus, but the number of students who are on quarantine,” Gill said explaining that masks would help better manage the quarantine issue.

He also addressed assertions that the data did not support a mask mandate. “I will say from a data standpoint… you can pull up any county in our area large or small and believe you will find Hanover at the highest level currently.”

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Chickahominy resident and mother of three Angela Sykes spoke against a mask mandate.

“We can revisit this at any point the board wants,” Gill said. “I think it is wise to continuously look at the data. We all hope the curve continues to decline. If that’s the case, then I would stand in front of you and, very confidently do what likely before about two or three weeks ago I would have recommended, which was parent choice for all.”

Henry District School Board member George Sutton joined Axselle, Ikenberry and Mechanicsville board member Sterling Daniel in approving the no mask mandate policy.

In a statement released to parents late last week, HCPS said, “The Hanover County School Board and the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Gill, acknowledge that the State Health Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Virginia has the legal authority to issue emergency orders on behalf of the Virginia Board of Health. This is similar to an emergency mask order issued by the State Health Commissioner on June 30, 2021, which required “all individuals aged five and older to wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schools” until July 25, 2021. Hanover County Public Schools complied with this order.”

Assistant Superintendent Chris Whitley confirmed that Hanover will comply with the latest directive from the governor’s office and students will be required to mask up.

Smithsonian Exhibition comes to Hanover County Contributed Report Ashland-Hanover Local The Ashland Museum and the Hanover Museum of History and Culture are partnering to host the Smithsonian exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America. This exhibition will make six stops in Virginia, and Hanover County is the first stop. Crossroads will be at the new Hanover Museum of History and Culture, 7496 County Complex Rd., Hanover, Aug. 28 to Oct. 3.

Americans have relied on rural crossroads for generations. Crossroads explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. These places where people gather to exchange goods, services and culture and to engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Join the conversation as we explore what the future may hold for our community.

For details and hours, visit ashlandmuPhoto courtesy of Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street seum.org or call 804-368-7314.

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Downtown Ashland Association is back on track after a year of challenges due to COVID. Fourth Friday events are scheduled for August and September and a Halloween Festival is planned for October. One of the Town’s favorite events, Light Up the Tracks, is scheduled for additional weeks this year, running from Nov. 6 to Jan. 1.

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ships,” Longest said. “We want to make downtown Ashland the center of our community… and that means keeping local stakeholders engaged and invested in the shared future of downtown.”

In addition to an impromptu Halloween event where residents hosted trick of treaters, the group is also partnering with Divine Assist to sponsor a Youth

Creative Arts program during the Fourth Fridays series in August. The special youth art exhibit is scheduled for Aug. 27.

“It’s a positive event and a big tent for everybody,” Longest said.

The organization also produced a video of collected Untold Stories, an effort that records the history of residents and preserves them for eternity. “It’s important that we keep this important tradition alive,” Longest said.

Another major tenet of the organiza-

tion focuses on downtown businesses and supporting the economic goals of the community.

During the past year, Downtown Ashland has distributed 17 business updates to 190 business owners and assisted a number of local businesses with marketing assistance grants.

“We were able to offer grants to 12 businesses in downtown,” Longest said. “That was a really cool partnership between us see DOWNTOWN pg. 4

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and Virginia Main Street where they offered $15,000 in funding.”

After the town contributed another $2,000 to that effort, funds were distributed to assist businesses with marketing efforts such as increased signage and other innovative marketing ideas.

“That will continue to pay dividends for us as a community,” she said. In conjunction with the town and Dominion Energy Innovation Center the group hosted Business Recovery Workshops for 19 Ashland businesses.

Longest said the workshop series drew high praise from local businesses, and more similar type programs are planned for the future “to drill down on certain topics.”

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citizens regarding location and plans for the new facility.

The county conducted three informational sessions earlier this month at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education to provide preliminary plans and location options for discussion as citizens listened and later asked questions regarding the project.

“The board has considered this project for many years and now they have not only verbally committed to the project, but they have funded it,” County Administrator David Budesky told an assembled group of residents at the center last week.

“Tonight, we are going to talk about some thoughts and some concepts,” he said. “We want to get the word out that the county is committed to doing the project and we want feedback. We want to know what you like, dislike. You’re going to see an enlightened measure of citizen involvement on this project as we move forward.”

Attendees were provided feedback sheets that were collected at the meeting’s end, but realizing that all concerned citizens could not attend the information sessions, the county is accepting comments regarding the project via e-mail and phone through this week.

Residents can submit comments to https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/244/MontpelierPark or contact Parks and Recreation Director Derek Stamey, 804-365-4690 or DLStamey@ hanovercounty.gov.

“This process is extremely important to make sure we hear all of those opinions,” Budesky said.

Parks and Recreation Director Derek Stamey outlined a plan that included two potential locations for the new facility. One option provided a building site further down adjacent Clazemont Road and would not dis-

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Downtown Ashland’s mission also includes a focus on design, and this year the organization made a significant mark in its efforts in that area.

The group has raised $160,000 – 90% of the project’s goal – to build the Ashland MidAtlantic Railroad Park during the past year. “This is extraordinary, especially during COVID,” Longest said.

In partnership with the town, the group plans to build a walking tour that contains a series of parks focused on a part of Ashland’s railroad story and how it relates to the nation’s history on the tracks.

“It’s designed to appeal to both local visitors that happened in to Ashland and railroad fans who are serious about rail heritage,” Longest said.

The project will consist of eight or nine stops. turb the area where the baseball field is currently located. A second option places the new center on Wickham Field behind the arts center and would eliminate the ball field. Both proposed sites are located on county park property.

The Clazemont Road option, identified as Option A in the presentation, could incur significant site clearance costs due to the topography of the area. Estimated construction costs are $10.6 million.

“If that was the ultimate selection then we would have to identify approximately $2.5 million to complete the project,” Stamey said. In addition to the costs, the site contains only one entry and exit and lacks connectivity with the remainder of the complex.

Stamey said choosing the current baseball field would incur decreased site preparation costs and does offer two points of ingress/ egress. Increased parking associated with the Option B site could also utilize overflow parking at the arts center.

He noted the baseball field had been used minimally for four years with the lighting system deactivated for the past 24 months.

“All of our league play is concentrated at Poor Farm Park,” Stamey said.

But, a number of residents took exception with that assertion stating the field has remained a staple of community life for many years and still enjoys considerable activity.

“The field has been part of our community for years,” said Susan Wickham Webb.

“I think we should preserve the field, so our kids will have a place to play.”

Dan Johnson lives on Clazemont Road and questioned possible impacts from increased traffic. No traffic impact study is required for the project due to its minimal impact, according to county officials. If there were identified traffic issues, Budesky said they could be addressed during the planning process.

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Downtown Ashland partnered with the town to obtain a $5,000 to $8,000 architectural design grant from Virginia Main Street for downtown improvements, and more than 515 people visited the Ashland 2021 web page for construction information.

Another major area of concentration for the group is centered on promotion and presenting downtown Ashland as the perfect day trip.

“This is where most folks see us… as a promotion organization,” Longest said. “I’m really proud of our promotions over the past year particularly because we are doing them without professional help. We are simply putting out the message of this community and there is great demand for it.”

While enticing visitors to visit Ashland for a day, Longest said the organization is also trying

to build the brand of the town. Social media and electronic engagement is a key element in those efforts.

During the past year, a 27% increase in website visitors was recorded, as well a 20% increase in Facebook likes. More than 1,700 were listed in Instagram followers, and there was a 28% increase in Get Centered emails.

And 2021 is back on track with a number of events including the Ashland Halloween, Light Up the Tracks and Ashland Fourth Fridays.

The groups website is currently running a special message that properly relays the group’s continued commitment to the town and its downtown businesses.

It’s entitled “Welcome back for our comeback.”

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Recreation Director Derek Stamey answers questions from concerned citizens at a community meeting held earlier this month.

Another attendee asked if the additional monies needed for both options might affect county taxpayers. Budesky conceded that additional funds are needed for both options, and current improvements slated for the area could be delayed so those funds could be used to complete the library/community center project, thereby alleviating the need for any additional taxpayer funding.

Stamey said the project is badly needed and that his department is committed to constructing a facility that will serve the community well in the years to come.

“I can tell you without a doubt the Montpelier Community Center is priority one for our department, and I am really looking forward to engaging with all of you as we seek your feedback,” Stamey said.

In 2016, supervisors approved $5 million for a new library, and Parks and Recreation partnered with the library later that year and

requested a single library/community center project.

Board members approved $8 million in their FY2018 CIP for the project, but construction costs have increased since that time and estimates now place the project’s cost at $9.9 to $10.7 million, depending on which site is selected.

The proposed 20,000-square-foot building included a new library with classroom, study and conference rooms. The new community center will feature a full-size gymnasium and two classrooms. After a decision is reached regarding location, the project will take 18 to 24 months to complete.

Budesky said it’s important to gather those comments to produce a product that will stand the test of time. “These kinds of facilities and investments are 50-year investments that will be here for your children, their children and generations to come.”

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Wednesday, Aug. 18 Salem Presbyterian Church is having their annual church picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5394 Studley Road in Studley. Please join them for a great time filled with food and fellowship. The cost is $12 for an adult plate and $5 for a child’s plate. Take out orders are also provided.

Shady Grove United Methodist Church, located at 8209 Shady Grove Road, invites the community to their second Welcome Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature the Woodhead’s Grill food truck, live music by Amy Ladd, yard games such as cornhole and giant Jenga and the playground will be open for the children. Everyone is encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket. The festivities will be located in the back of the church building by the pavilion. Pre-orders will be accepted beginning the morning of Aug. 18. More information is available at shadygroveumc. org/welcomewednesdays. In case of rain, the event will be postponed.

Saturday, Sept. 11 The John Marshall Alumni Band will perform a patriotic concert to honor military service members and to remember those fallen on 9/11 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. The American Legion Post 175 Honor Guard will present a special flag-folding ceremony.

There will be patriotic music and a variety of show tunes,

big band and pop selections and our favorite song at the end. Please come and join them for a full night of music and help those in need in Hanover. Admission is $2 per person and a non-perishable canned or box food item. All proceeds go to the MCEF food pantry.

Friday, Sept.17 & Saturday, Sept.18 Catholic Church of the Redeemer is expanding it’s annual giant indoor “Yard Sale for Haiti” to 2 days this year. The sale will be held Fri., 9/17 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sat., 9/18 from 7a.m.-12 noon at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville. All proceeds fund our ministry with Haiti. Accepting donations Monday 9/13-Wednesday 9/15. Visit their website for more information https:// www.churchredeemer.org/ Haiti-Ministry.

Saturday, Oct. 9 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1961 is planning to hold its 60th reunion at Anna’s Italian Restaurant, in Mechanicsville. Details will be included in the invitation/ registration forms that will be mailed soon. If you are a member of this class and need to update your contact information, contact Helen Zagos Blackwell at 804-356-9351 or email: HelenZBlackwell@aol. com.

Saturday, Oct. 9 Rescheduled 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.

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

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Son’s courage, determination and spirit have offered endless source of pride

By Jim Ridolphi Ashland-Hanover Local

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m beginning to think the best way to note birthdays after age 70 is with an appreciative and hearty sigh of relief.

So, my 71st passed quietly last week without obsessive ceremony or celebration, just the way I like it.

Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate all the well wishes and greetings expressed by friends and family, and let’s face it, you are never too old to enjoy a nice birthday dinner with family. I was fortunate enough to experience all of those things.

And the week was also marked with numerous phone calls from old and new friends, wishing me the best for the upcoming year. Most of those conversations started, as usual, with the familiar phrase, “How’s Jack?”

They have followed my son’s journey since his diagnosis with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy more than a decade ago. Their emotional support has enabled us to weather some serious storms, and their love and support of Jack is something that is emotionally overwhelming to me.

One of those conversations last week continued as an old friend with the best intentions began to tell me how sorry he was that my family has been forced to endure the hardships of raising a disabled child with a chronic illness.

Not even close, I thought to myself while responding with a simple thank you. As I celebrate this birthday, my thoughts, as always, return to Jack and the blessing he represents to our family. The burdens of his illness have never outweighed the enormous joy he provides daily to all who know him, or how he enriches our lives in too many ways to list. Through his eyes, we have learned to appreciate each day, live each minute with optimism and hope and wish big.

When Jack was first diagnosed, I stood on the sideline of a high school football game and selfishly lamented to myself about the fact that I would never be able to watch my son play. In the ensuing months as I covered sports, I took particular notice of the expression on the faces of parents whose son or daughter enjoyed success on all sorts of fields.

Little did I know that I would have that same feeling many times over as Jack grew older, confronting each evolving challenge in his life with determination. As he endured what seemed at times to be unbearable pain and discomfort, my pride in our son only intensified. As he reached what once seemed like unobtainable goals, the expression on my face was identical to the ones I once admired on other parents’ faces.

I recently sent my children to Florida to spend a week with my sister and their cousins.

My nephew, who now has almost grown children of his own, took care of Jack for the entire week

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not missing a single opportunity to let Jack enjoy the things that every kid thinks of when they are on vacation.

When they returned, I sent him a thank you message to which he responded with very kind words regarding Jack and at the end, he wrote “Jack made it easy.”

I suppose that sums up what I’m trying to convey in this message. In the most difficult circumstances and challenges he endures daily, Jack has always made it easy ... to love, respect and adore him.

So, how is Jack? He’s doing just fine, completing a summer internship and readying himself for a busy senior year. He’s prepping his new power soccer specialized wheelchair for the upcoming season when not busy fixing family computer problems.

And, sure, Jack will never catch a winning touchdown pass or sink a last second jump shot, but having a Dad full or pride, love and appreciation for a wonderful human being, who absolutely has to be the best son in the world, is something he will always have.

So, I’ll celebrate this latest rite of passage with a heart full of gratitude for all of my children, and a special thank you to Jack for the infinite number of things he’s taught me in the last year. I’ll continue to cherish each moment, every hug and every tear with an unequalled sense of love and pride.

He makes it easy.

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

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

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

Ongoing 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.

Saturdays 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 see CALENDAR, pg. 16

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JEAN WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS, Jean Frances Kirkpatrick, born November 26, 1922 to Ralph Julian and Ruth Smith Kirkpatrick in Fairfax, Ala., died April 3, 2021 the day before Easter in Richmond, Va. Jean had one sister, Pat Rettew. They grew up surrounded by family.

Ralph's parents lived next door.

Ruth's 12 brothers and sisters all lived nearby. Jean graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala. with a degree in Home Economics.

She and Pat worked for IBM during World War II. After the war, Jean attended Emory

University in Atlanta, Ga., where she met her husbandto-be, Glenn Gilbert Williams.

Jean graduated with a master's degree in Christian Education and Glenn with his Master of Divinity. Jean and Glenn were married on August 16, 1950.

They had two children, Frances Ruth Williams Ellis and George Gilbert Williams. George died on July 12, 2019. Jean worked as a school teacher and was a full-time Methodist minister's wife playing the organ, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school serving wherever needed. She and Glenn moved around the state of Virginia, including the towns of Saluda (four-point charge), Cheriton (two-point charge), Purcellville, West Point, Smithfield, Alexandria Washington Farm, Hampton Aldersgate, Richmond Skipwith. They retired to Ashland (where Glenn had attended RandolphMacon) in 1993. Glenn died

on March 30, 2013 (also the day before Easter). Jean had been living at The Hermitage in Richmond since 2016. Jean was an eternal optimist. She always believed in the best in every person and situation.

Jean's life was centered around the church and her husband, Glenn. Jean leaves behind her daughter, Frances, married to Stan Ellis; three grandchildren, Olesya, Paul and Rubina; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Tatianna. A service will be held August 28, 11 a.m., at Duncan Memorial UMC in Ashland. The service will also be available via Vimeo.

Contact the church office at 804-798-7224 for information.

Consistent with her wishes, her ashes will be interred next to her husband's in the Duncan Memorial UMC courtyard. If desired, contributions in her name can be made to Duncan Memorial UMC and/or The Hermitage Richmond.

Hanover County and its partners join in holding big birthday celebration Hanover County turned 300 in 2020, but due to COVID is celebrating this year with its historical partners, including Hanover Tavern and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown.

On Saturday, Aug. 28, the County will open its new Hanover Museum of History and Culture on the lawn of the historic Hanover Courthouse.

The Board of Supervisors will cut the ribbon in an official ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The Hanover Museum of History & Culture will include a community welcome center and four changing exhibit galleries. Hanover has the honor of being the first museum in Virginia to exhibit the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling Museum on Main Street Crossroads: Change

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in Rural America. The Smithsonian Exhibit is brought to Hanover County in partnership with the Ashland Museum.

The Aug. 28 event is not limited to the ribbon cutting and opening of the Museum. Called “Make History with Us,” the free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include activities for the entire family, special guests, vendors, artisans, live music and gifts for the first 500 families in attendance. Colonial re-enactors will join the celebration and present performances of Patrick Henry’s “The Parsons’ Cause” at 11a.m. and noon.

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

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

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Winners with their medallions at the ceremony that followed the competition.

Forest Lake Hills Civic Association hosts first Canoe/Kayak Race Contributed Report Ashalnd-Hanover Local

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he Forest Lake Hills Civic Association recently held its first Canoe/Kayak Race at the lake in the subdivision.

Organizers are hoping the race will become an annual event for the community.

Results for the June 5 race included winners in four classes with 24 entrants.

In the Solo Canoe division, Karl Dietz won first place and Chris Kenney claimed second. Jacob Kenney and Justin Bayless finished first in the Tandem Canoe division, while Weedon and Maxwell Cloe placed second. Steve Sheldon, Sr. and Steve Sheldon, Jr. finished third.

Clay and Cooper Schools teamed up to claim first place in the Parent/Child canoe division, and Brandi and

Kayak and canoe races at the Forest Lake Hills lake.

Bryce Fan finished second.

Kayak Division winners included Jake Schools in first place, Rob Connon in second and Clay Schools in third place.

Winners were awarded medallions at a ceremony that followed the competition.

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Minutes from victory, Kickers give up tie

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Gloomy skies literally dominated the atmosphere at City Stadium Saturday night before the Richmond Kickers’ USL League One match against visiting New England Revolution II. Gloomy skies still dominated – figuratively at least – the atmosphere after the game.

The mood was sunny for the Richmond side for most of the match, especially after striker Emiliano Terzaghi scored the second of his two goals of the evening to put the Kickers up 2-0 in the 56th minute of the match.

The mood stayed sunny until the final five minutes of regulation play, when New England scored a pair of goals – one in the 86th minute and one in the 87th – to even the score.

“I think the first 15 minutes they were better than us.

I think the middle part of the game, I think we controlled the game, scored a couple of goals, really didn’t give up much,” said Richmond head coach Darren Sawatzky. “We need to do a better job of keeping possession of the ball because in later stages of the game we were fatigued.

We had to make changes and it cost us.”

New England put up a strong attack early on, but – after Terzaghi took a pass from Matt Bolduc and swatted it into the net for a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute – the Kickers seemed in control. The second half began well for Richmond, and the match seemed all but over in

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Above, the postgame mood at City Stadium was as gloomy as the pregame sky Saturday after the Richmond Kickers gave up two goals in the final minutes of regulation play to end up in a 2-2 tie with the visiting New England Revolution II. Right, Richmond striker Emiliano Terzaghi (right) celebrates one of his two goals with teammate Nil Vinyals.

Rockville 12-u teams fall short in World Series Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com Two Rockville 12-under baseball teams saw their dreams of a World Series championship dashed last week after both fell short in

their respective Cal Ripken championships.

Rockville’s 12-u Majors 60 team, playing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida reached championship bracket semifinals after finished second in its pool with a 3-1 record.

The team began the championship bracket with an 8-1 win over Bunker Hill (Indiana), but was eliminated by of the host teams, Palm Beach Gardens National 2-1 Friday. That team fell to a team from Owensboro, Kentucky,

the only other team to beat Rockville in the tournament.

The Rockville 12-u Majors 70 team went 0-4 in pool play in its tournament in Branson Missouri. It fell to New Jersey 8-6 in the Iron Bracket Wednesday.

“I took a look around me. shot. Fortunately, it took an odd the 56th minute when Terzaghi Joseph Rice.

Terzaghi was looking to pass I saw there was no one avail- bounce and that led to the goal.” fired a long-distance rocket Terzaghi’s first goal came on with an added bounce to get when he decided to take the able,” he said. “So I looked at the keeper and tried to rip a a set-piece play the team runs past New England goalkeeper shot instead.

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repeatedly in practice.

“It’s something we work on in training almost every day – the danger zone,” Terzaghi said.

“It’s something we try to make sure we capitalize. Every time I see someone enter that zone, I try to make sure I run across the goal . . . The opportunity arose, I took my chance and, thankfully, I was able to score.”

New England’s first goal was almost a mirror image of Terzaghi’s second, a long distance rocket that zipped past Richmond goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald. A minute later, a defensive lapse left Revolution forward Edward Kizza open in front of the net. Justin Rennicks fired a long cross pass from the right corner Kizza’s way, and Kizza headed it in.

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

Winston to EMU

Harris to RBC

Dorsey picks R-MC

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Atlee’s Hayden Winston (seated, center) commits to play baseball for Eastern Mennonite University, where he plans to study sports psychology, in a signing ceremony at Atlee on July 10. Winston is joined by his father Darryl Winston (left) and his mother Michelle Hayden-Winston.

Atlee volleyball player Rylie Harris (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and athletic career at Richard Bland College in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. Harris is joined by (clockwise, from left): her father, Mark Harris; former Atlee head girls volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter; and her mother Jenny Harris.

Patrick Henry football player William Dorsey (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and athletic career at Randolph-Macon College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry on July 8. With him are (from left): his sister, Brianna Dorsey; and his mother, Debbie Dorsey.

Williams to Averett Sellers to Cavaliers

Mudd picks Hokies

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Atlee athlete Ian Sellers (seated, center) commits to continue his studies as well as his cross country and track career at The University of Virginia in a signing ceremony on July 10. With him are (clockwise, from left): his mother Norma Sellers; Atlee track and field coach Doug Sutkus; his sister, Emma; his grandfather, Ed Maynard; Atlee track and field coach Scott Crowe; and his father, Graham Sellers.

Atlee athlete Rachel Mudd (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and running career at Virginia Tech University in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. She is joined by (clockwise, from left): her mother, Kristin Mudd; Atlee track and field coach Doug Sutkus; her sister, Courtney Mudd; her grandmother, Blair Mudd; her brother, Daniel Mudd; Atlee track and field coach Scott Crowe; and her father, Randy Mudd.

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Hanover baseball player Mason Williams (seated, center) commits to play for Averett University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on May 26. With him are (clockwise, from left): his mother, Lisa Williams; Hanover head baseball coach Tyler Kane; his father, Luke Williams; and his brother, Billy Williams.

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Miller joins Marlins

DeSales-bound Off to WV Tech

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Atlee’s Crosson Miller (center) commits to continue his academic and lacrosse career with the Virginia Wesleyan University Marlins in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. He is shown with Atlee head boys lacrosse coach Fielding Crawford (left) and his brother Charlie Miller.

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Atlee lacrosse player Braden Eastman (seated, center) commits to continue his academic and lacrosse career at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. Eastman is joined by (from left): his mother K.B. Eastman; his father, Scott Eastman; and Atlee head boys lacrosse coach Fielding Crawford.

Atlee’s Daniel Martinez (seated, center) commits to continue his wrestling career with West Virginia Tech University in Beckley, West Virginia, in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School on July 10. Martinez is joined by (from left): Atlee wrestling coach Josh Moses; his mother Kelley Johnson; his father, Dean Johnson; and Atlee head wrestling coach Gabe LaVey

Datovech to WMU

Pastore to EMU Off to Shenandoah

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Hanover softball player Bella Pastore (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and sports careers at Eastern Mennonite University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on May 26. With her are (clockwise from left): her mother, Beth Pastore; her grandmother, June Baldwin; Hanover head softball coach Mike Rohr; and her father, Matt Pastore.

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Hanover lacrosse player Teagan Quinn (seated, center) commits to continue her academic and athletic career at Shenandoah University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on May 26. With her are (clockwise, from left): her mother, Heather Quinn; her sisters Molly and Penny Quinn; Hanover girls lacross coach Matt Ellinghaus; and her father, Joe Quinn.

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Patrick Henry’s Paul Datovech (seated) commits to continue his academic and swimming career at Mary Washington University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on July 8. With him are (from left): his mother, Sarah Datovech; his sister, Christine Datovech; and his father, John Datovech.

LEGAL NOTICES

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice Environmental Permit Application PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a proposed Reissuance of a permit that authorizes the land application of biosolids and water treatment plant residuals in Hanover County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 11, 2021 to September 10, 2021 PERMIT NAME AND NUMBER: Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit No. VPA00801 issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME AND ADDRESS: Recyc Systems, Inc.; P O Box 562, Remington, VA 22734.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY: Recyc Systems, Inc. has applied for the reissuance a permit to include 5,070.5 acres of agricultural land at 18 sites of which 315.7 acres is new land application area.

The permit authorizes the land application of biosolids and water treatment plant residuals as fertilizer to specific sites in Hanover County. The permit limits the application of nutrients, metals, and pathogens contained in these materials to amounts that protect water quality and human health. For site-specific information about the permitted activity and additional information about the DEQ permitting program for biosolids and water treatment plant residuals, visit the following website: htt ps://www.deq.virginia.gov/permits-regulation s/public-notices/water/land-applicationvirginia-pollution-abatement PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PERMIT DECISION PROCEDURES: DEQ’s preliminary decision is to issue a permit. Based on comments received on the draft permit, DEQ may make a final decision on the permit, or hold a public hearing on the draft permit, in which case, the State Water Control Board would make the final decision on the permit.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the name, mailing address and telephone number of the commenter/ requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) Name and permit number for which the hearing is requested. 2) Reason why a public hearing is requested. 3) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester, including how d h hi ld b di

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and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 4) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Stephanie Bowman; Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153; Phone: (540) 598-0453; E-mail: stephanie.bowm an@deq.virginia.gov. The public may review the draft permit and application at the website named above; the DEQ office named above by appointment, or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.

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RFP #21-07 Real Estate Broker Services The Town of Ashland, VA is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced real estate brokers, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, specializing in commercial real estate, to provide services that include, but are not limited to brokerage, marketing, advisory, and other associated services for the sale of the property formerly known as the Apple Garden Inn located at 99 S. Carter Rd., Ashland, VA. For more information and to view the RFP please visit the Town website: www.ashlandva.gov Small, Women, and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 8th day of September 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code section 15.2-2204 for the purpose of receiving input, and may provide a recommendation on the following: CUP21-0706 RANDOLPH-MACON CENTER STREET RESIDENTIAL HOUSING Paul Davies, the applicant on behalf of Randolph-Macon College (R-MC), is requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for property located at 312 N. Center Street, Ashland, VA, GPIN: 7870-73-2227, to allow for dormitories in accordance with Section 21-128, Use Regulations, of the Town Code. The property is zoned HE-Higher Education, is 38.31 acres in size, and has a future land use designation of Higher Education.

A copy of CUP21-0706 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073.

Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, August 25, 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: CUP2021-00007, COOL SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) to amend CUP-15-99, Am. 1-10, in accordance with Section 2620.21 and Section 3.5.14 (repealed R-1 zoning district) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, to amend the sketch plan to add a pavilion and recreational sports fields on GPINs 7796-84-7981, 7796-84-9625, 7796-84-0139, 7796-84-2248, 7796-84-1701, 7796-84-3898 and 7796-74-8576, consisting of approximately 23.58 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single Family Residential District, and located on the west line of Atlee Station Road (State Route 637) at its intersection with Giles Farm Road (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3.0 dwelling units per acre).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy SE2021-00019, LEARNING AT THE LAKE, L.L.C. (WESTERN HANOVER CHURCH) Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit day nurseries or child day care centers on GPIN 7821-92-7821, consisting of approximately 18.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at its intersection with Walton’s Tavern Road (State Route 673). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna ORDINANCE 21-07, SUBDIVISION PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 25, Subdivisions, Section 25-69, to amend the terms of the standard performance agreement to change the amount of time allowed for completion of subdivision improvements from 18 to 24 months from the date of subdivision recordation, and to allow, after consideration of factors listed in the ordinance, the director of planning to grant one 3-month extension and the Planning Commission to grant any additional extensions. (PUBLIC HEARING) 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.

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Customers of Hanover County Public Utilities are invited to apply for the second round of the department’s Water and Sewer Utility Relief Program.

Grant funds are available through the federal CARES Act to help customers who were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis paying bills dated between May 19, 2020, and July 6, 2021.

To be considered, customers will need to complete a Customer Intake Form attesting to the fact that they have been impacted by the COVID crisis. This is a grant requirement. Both residential and non-residential customers are eligible for assistance.

Examples of impacts for residential customers include being unable to work because of the disease, having COVID-related medical bills, losing a job due to the crisis, having work hours cut-back due to the crisis, or having to leave a job to take care of a family member. Impacts on non-residential customers could include mandatory closures, the costs of implementing protections for customers or employees and reduced occupancy rates, for example.

The Customer Intake Form is available on the County’s website under Paying Water & Sewer Bills at www.hanovercounty.gov/utilitycustomerrelief. Letters are being mailed to potentially eligible customers beginning this week. To be certain your application is evaluated for assistance, you must get your completed Customer

Intake Form to the department by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Applications received after this date may not be evaluated, depending on whether grant funds remain available.

Forms may be delivered directly to the Department of Public Utilities at 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover VA 23069; mailed to P.O. Box 470 Hanover VA 23069-0470 (please allow at least seven days for delivery); completed and submitted online on the County’s website at www.hanovercounty.gov/utilityreliefprogram or completed and emailed to the Department at utilityrelief@hanovercounty.gov “We have approximately $290,000 of grant funds remaining at this time to assist our customers,” said Steven Herzog, Director of the Department of Public Utilities. “We encourage all customers who are eligible to apply for this assistance.”

If funds remain after the Sept. 13, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted or until Oct. 29, 2021.

Virginia’s statewide moratorium on utility disconnections is ending in late August and the Department could disconnect customers for non-payment after October 1, after eligible customers have had the opportunity to receive assistance paying bills through this program.

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VA residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls VIRGINIA - Once Virginia residents got wind that Virginia State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value.

“It’s like a run on the banks. The phones are ringing off the hook. That’s because everyone is trying to get them before they’re all gone,” according to officials at the National Mint and Treasury who say they can barely keep up with all the orders.

In fact, they had to impose a strict limit of 4 Virginia State Restricted Bank Rolls. So, if you get the chance to get your hands on these State Restricted Bank Rolls you better hurry because hundreds of Virginia residents already have and you don’t want to miss out.

You see, the U.S. Gov’t stopped mint-

ing these Silver Walking Liberties in 1947 and there can never be any more which makes them extremely collectible.

And here’s the best part. The rolls are unsearched so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value.

That’s why at just the $39 state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury it’s a deal too good to pass up.

But you better hurry because these Virginia State Restricted Bank Rolls are the only ones known to exist and Virginia residents are grabbing them up as fast as they can.

That’s because they make amazing gifts for children, grandchildren and loved ones. Just imagine the look on their face when you hand them one of the State Restricted Rolls — they’ll tell everyone they know what you did for them.

■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across Virginia who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to Virginia residents Virginia residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per VA resident has been imposed VIRGINIA - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury.

For the next 2 days the last remaining State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to Virginia residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication.

“I recently spoke with a numismatic expert in United States of America coins and currency who said ‘In all my years as a numismatist I’ve only ever seen a handful of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls still in pristine condition is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to

SILVER: one of the last silver coins minted for circulation

VALUABLE: minted in philadelphia, denver & san francisco

ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL: year varies 1916-1947

RARELY SEEN: minted by the u.s. mint in the early 1900’s

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them,’” Lynne said.

“Now that the State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of Virginia residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne.

“That’s because after the Bank Rolls were loaded with 15 rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what Virginia residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say.

And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Virginia you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline.

The only thing Virginia residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends.

“Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $40 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said.

“We’re guessing thousands of Virginia residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued.

“We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning.

We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy.

So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of Virginia and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

HOW TO CLAIM THE LAST STATE RESTRICTED BANK ROLLS FACTS:

If you are a Virginia State Resident read the important information below about claiming the State Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 8:30 am: 1-800-979-3771 EXT: RWB1566

Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only Virginia State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many Virginia residents claiming them:

Because they are the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their share. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value. Best of all Virginia residents are guaranteed to get them for the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty for the next two days.

How do I get the State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls:

Virginia residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB1566 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each Virginia State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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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.

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-7464734.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad 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.

Wednesdays 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 Zoom connection information.

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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, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.

Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered 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.

The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) 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 863381-1867.

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 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 804-7468288 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.

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.

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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.

Third Tuesdays The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at 6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become.

“America’s Leading Community Service Organization”. Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a membership application or with questions, please call, 746-5728 or by letter to, Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23111. To be a guest of the club, please call the numbers listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and women.

Pets of the Week

POLLY Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home.

Polly, ID# 579544, is a 4-year-old (estimated) female feline Maine Coon. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative.Polly is a sweet girl who has been in the shelter for about one month now. She was an outdoor cat before she came here. Polly is well litter trained. She keeps her cage very clean. Polly should be just fine living indoors. She seems to have a sweet disposition towards people. Polly will make a good companion for anyone looking for a house cat.

Puppers, ID# 579500 is a 2-year-old neutered male canine/Pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Puppers is an awesome dog! He has the sweetest temperament. Puppers was surrendered to the shelter last month. He has become well-adjusted with staff and loves to run and play. Puppers also does well with other dogs. He seems to be well house trained. Puppers has a lot of energy, so he might do best with an owner who likes to stay active.

He will make a great companion.

For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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