Ashland-Hanover Local – 10/13/2021

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Vol. 7 No. 7 | Richmond Suburban News | October 13,, 2021

Hodges, McGraw and Frisch seeking seats on Ashland Town Council Editor’s Note: Three candidates are vying for two open seats on the Ashland Town Council on Nov. 2. Earlier this summer, all three candidates were asked to provide biographies to The Local. Those submissions are featured in this week’s edition.

David Frisch

John Hodges

Daniel McGraw

I am David Frisch and I am running for Ashland Town Council.

I was born in the Bronx, actually grew up in the projects, went to University of FRISCH P e n n s y l v a n i a’s Wharton School of Business, then law school at the University of Miami. After law school, I worked several years for firms in Miami and Rhode Island before

Born into a military family, I have had the opportunity to live in multiple states and countries but found my home in Ashland. Thirtynine years ago, my wife, Vandi, our two boys, and I moved to Ashland as I HODGES began my career in local government with the Hanover Planning Department. It was a time when Hanover was making plans for future development and

Although my entire adult life has been in the Town of Ashland, I originally was born and raised in the east/central part of Henrico.

As renters, my parents moved from a neighborhood MCGRAW between Bethlehem Road and Libby Avenue to Hungary Road. Thus, I have witnessed much diversity among my peers at school and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

see FRISCH, pg. 7

see HODGES, pg. 12

see MCGRAW, pg. 4

Scotchtown Fall Festival takes visitors back in time Demonstrations, displays, presentations bring history alive

see SCOTCHTOWN, pg. 10

2021 Christmas Mother is ready for the challenge Rummel said she’s excited to get started

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local Everyone has an image of their perfect dream job. Sometimes, those dreams come true.

Jeannie Rummel had long admired the work performed by previous Christmas Mothers in Hanover County as she followed those efforts in past years.

When Doswell Ruritan Franklin Jones informed the Mechanicsville club it was their turn to select this year’s Christmas Mother, Rummel’s husband and Ruritan

By Jim Ridolphi For Ashland-Hanover Local Visitors got a realistic peek into the past as they strolled the grounds of Scotchtown last weekend as Preservation Virginia presented its 300th Celebration and Fall Festival.

A collection of artisans, historians, re-enactors and vendors filled the grounds of the plantation that once served as the home

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JEANNIE RUMMEL 2021 Christmas Mother

Jim Ridolphi / The Local

More than 500 visitors visited Scotchtown's 300th Celebration and Fall Festival last weekend at the historic home of Patrick Henry.

see RUMMEL, pg. 8

Town considers proposals for remaining ARPA funds $2.3 million still available for eligible projects

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

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shland Town Council members have already allocated $5.7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act funding received for a number of projects that qualified for the program. The remaining $2.3 million and how to spend it is under consideration, and last week, Council members heard from several agencies seeking a portion of those funds.

Town officials have solicited input on the remaining funding through surveys and Zoom informational sessions, and requests received have run the gambit of possibilities.

“We wanted to offer the opportunity tonight for those who have taken the time to submit a proposal for funding from the community to have an audience with you, so tonight we’ve given each of them about five minutes to present their proposals,” Town Manager Josh Farrar said.

“We have no plan to vote on any of the funding tonight,” Mayor Steve Trivett said. “In some cases, we have asked for extra information and details… and we look forward to hearing more.”

Four local nonprofits presented proposals at last week’s meeting, each vying for up to $250,000 in funding to sustain or expand their organizations.

William Thornton of the YMCA said the funds would enable his agency to continue and

expand its community health outreach program through the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN). The mobile health unit has served more than 200 families in the area, and the requested money would allow them to expand that service and offer it more days a week.

“There’s a saying that says if you build it they will come and this isn’t ‘Field of Dreams’ and I’m not Kevin Costner, but we have started bringing healthcare to Ashland, and boy, are they coming,” Thornton said.

“Tonight, we ask for your support in helping us to continue a sustainability plan in order to move healthcare forward and really sustain what we are doing with the families that we serve,” Thornton said.

Current clients are being billed through Medicaid, Medicare and other insurances, and Thornton said the additional funds would enable the organization to arrive at a “break even point.”

“This one-time funding will give us the time and the critical mass that we need in order to move forward,” Thornton said.

He said more than 50% of the residents served are from the Town of Ashland, a caveat addressed earlier by Vice Mayor John Hodges.

“I would ask that whoever speaks address the sustainability of their program. These are onetime funds and after three years, they go away,” said Vice Mayor John Hodges. “I’m interested in ballpark estimates of the number of town residents anticipated to be served,” he added.

“We are excited to be able to move forward,” Thornton said. “We’ve only done two days a week. The funding will allow us to continue to expand that,” he said.

The funding could allow the program to provide dental services to residents. “This one-time funding would allow us to continue to make

healthcare a reality in Ashland.”

Peyton McCoy of Circles Ashland also submitted a proposal for funding. The agency’s program director told council members of an encounter she’s recently had with a fellow airline passenger who viewed the world as one big mess better off left alone by those not affected.

“It’s not about the mess. It’s about the miracle that is manifested in the midst of the mess,” she said. “And what my chatterbox airplane friend could not comprehend is that the only way we can emerge victorious is through a community engaged relational experience where we are intentionally present and tangibly supported,” McCoy continued.

She said Circles provides opportunities that inspire and equip families and communities to resolve poverty. “By now you know that Circles vision is that everyone has enough money, meaning and friends to thrive,” McCoy said.

“Hopefully now you recognize that when people get better, the community does better.”

McCoy said the organization has seen individuals achieve amazing results such as obtaining advanced degrees and other skills that lead to productive lives that contribute to the community. “We have seen miracles emerge from what looked like a mess.”

Randy Lewis spoke on behalf of the Ashland Museum and urged Councill to consider expanding the eligible funds for venues that suffered financial losses due to loss of attendance during the pandemic.

“The Ashland Museum is not asking for a specific sum,” Lewis said. “What we would like for the Council to consider is that venue-reliant organizations be considered for your ARPA funds.”

Lewis said the museum endured a 90% drop in attendance during the pandemic and a 24%

reduction in revenue during that same period. The museum partnered with the Hanover County Black Heritage Society for the proposal.

Divine Assist also submitted a proposal for funding through ARPA. The organization assists youths in the Ashland area and plans to open a Youth Center in the town.

The group has finalized an agreement with the Ashland Church of God that would allow the group to use its facility six days a week to house the center.

Divine Assist President Wanda Farmer said the requested funding could provide a program director for the facility as well as additional paid staff to man the facility.

She said the funding could also provide a van for transportation and office supplies needed to run the operation.

Regarding sustainability, board member James Quash said the group is currently involved in a massive fundraising effort to support future plans for the center.

Farrar will present a list of recommended projects at Council’s next meeting for consideration, but Daniel McGraw said that might not be enough time for him to make final choices.

The Town Manger said Council could defer taking action on the recommendations if deemed necessary.

He also outlined a number of requests submitted from residents through surveys, emails, zoom sessions or other means.

“What we’d like to do with this ARPA money is like planting a tree,” Trivett said. “We are hoping - depending on the activity and the investment of the Town, the community and the organization- that this will take root and it’s able to sustain itself by the good roots it will grow in the time of this investment.”

Department of Public Utilities facilities receive multiple national awards Contributed Report Ashland-Hanover Local Two wastewater treatment plants operated by the Hanover County Department of Public Utilities have been recognized as being among the top performers in the nation or state.

The Ashland and Totopotomoy Wastewater Treatment Plants were recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) with Peak Performance Awards for more than five years of 100% permit compliance.

The Ashland Wastewater Treatment Plant was rec-

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ognized for 22 years of perfect permit compliance and the Totopotomoy Wastewater Treatment Plant for 16 years of perfect permit compliance. Both of these plants again earned NACWA’s Platinum Peak Performance Award for their operations and the Doswell Plant won the Silver Award.

“This consistency does not happen by accident but only through the dedication and effort of everyone involved with the operation and maintenance of these plants under the guidance of plant superintendents, Kim Spruth and Jacquie Lawrence,” said Steven P. Herzog, Director of Public Utilities. “Both of these plants have incredible records of permit compliance.”

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On the water side, Hanover’s Doswell Water Treatment Plant earned the Virginia Department of Health’s Excellence in Waterworks Operations and Performance, and the CDC’s Water Fluoridation Quality Award.

Another Hanover County Public Utilities project was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia when it presented Dewberry, the engineer for the Elmont Tank and Pump Station project, with its Engineering Excellence Award.

Hanover’s Department of Public Utilities provides utility service to approximately 22,000 water customers and about 21,500 wastewater customers.

Correction In the Oct. 6 edition of the Ashland Hanover Local, an article regarding a discussion on change in Hanover County incorrectly stated the event was sponsored by the Hanover Museum of History and Culture. It was co-sponsored by the Ashland Museum and Hanover Museum of History and Culture. We regret the error.

HCSO investigates vehicle theft On Oct. 3, Hanover County deputies responded to the 11000 block of Leadbetter Road for a reported stolen vehicle. Once on scene, it was determined that a box truck belonging to the business had been stolen between Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2.

The stolen vehicle is a 2007 Ford E450 with Virginia truck plates TX48341.

Citizens are encouraged to submit a tip at https:// heatreward.com/submit-atip/ or call 1-800-947-HEAT. If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) involved, you could earn up to $25,000.

Also, anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at

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FRANK MUNTEAN

Hanover County Sheriff’s Office

Stolen vehicle, 2007 Ford E450 with Virginia truck plates TX48341.

(804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both

Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office public information officer.

Arrest made in theft of catalytic converter case After receiving multiple tips from our community, investigators have identified and arrested one individual in the case of a theft involving catalytic converters on Sept. 1 in the the 10100 block of Barrett Park Road.

Robert Michael Carithers, 30, Doswell, has been charged with the following crimes: Grand Larceny (F), Conspiracy to Commit Larceny (F), Destruction of Property (F) and Possession of Burglary Tools (F).

Surveillance footage captured two suspects enter the business parking lot. One suspect could be seen tampering with a vehicle while the other

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suspect could be seen waiting at the front door of the business.

The sheriff's office thanked the community for the multiple tips received that ultimately led to Carithers’ arrest and the Richmond Police Department for its assistance in this case.

Investigators are still working to identify the second individual in this case. Anyone with information, or who can identify the suspect, is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers meth-

MUNTEAN, Frank Raymond Sr., died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at age 86. Frank was born in Wheeling, W.Va. and grew up in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Mary Victoria and Frank Muntean. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Satterwhite Muntean; his sons, Frank R. Muntean Jr. and his wife, Janet, John C. Muntean and his wife, Mindy; and his daughter, Victoria Muntean Krupp and her husband, Kyle. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Frank R. Muntean III and his wife, Diana, Samantha M. Grinnell and her husband, Chase; and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Tessa, Eliza Muntean and Mason Grinnell. Frank served four years in the Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Massey DD 778. After his discharge from the Navy, he moved to Richmond and started his rewarding and enjoyable career

in the telecommunications industry, working for Western Electric, Bell Labs, AT&T and retiring from Verizon after 39 years of service. Frank was a 53-year member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge #10, but jobs and health issues later in life prevented his attendance at lodge meetings. Frank was active in sports all his life. He served a number of years as commissioner of Metro Youth Football in the Richmond area and was evening supervisor for Henrico County Recreation and Parks (Sport Department). As a young man, his love of sports led him to golf. Fifty-five years ago, he joined Hermitage Country Club to see if he could master the game. He never did.

However, the fellowship as a Board member, gin partner and cigar-smoking Taproom member made it all worthwhile. He was affectionately known as "the Godfather" by many in the Taproom. A memorial service will be held at Springfield Christian Church, 18285 Vontay Road, Rockville, Va. 23146 at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021. There will be a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Springfield Christian Church, 18285 Vontay Road, Rockville, Va. 23146 or The Emmett J. Morgan- Junior Valentine Scholarship Fund, 1248 Hermitage Road, Manakin Sabot, Va. 23103.

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The Universe from the Center: Massive stars transition to neutrons

By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue pandemic restrictions at the present time, with anticipated reopening for public viewing in the spring. Watch the web site (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates or call the Keeble information line at 804-752-3210.

Our September column disappeared into the ether … but we’re back and hope to continue on a monthly basis.

August’s column described the evolution of “low mass” stars – a few times the mass of the Sun and smaller. The endpoint of that evolution is a white dwarf, essentially the hot core of the star but with no path to nuclear fusion left. Solar mass stars will leave remnants of carbon and oxygen, lower mass stars finish with helium cores. The Sun’s white dwarf will be about half the current mass of the Sun in a degenerate sphere roughly the size of the Earth. (The Sun today is about 100 times the size of Earth.)

One key thing to note here: the nuclear fuel available to the star is proportional to its initial main sequence mass, but the rate of fusion (it’s luminosity) is proportional to its mass to the 3.5 power (10^3.5). That means that the main sequence lifetime is much shorter the more massive the star is. A star of 10 solar masses runs out of hydrogen in 31 million years,

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It has been amazing learning to appreciate different cultures.

I choose to attend Randolph-Macon because of the small college feel and the local community that surrounded it. I knew that I would find my wife in this Town.

Lucky for me, RandolphMacon was a great experience, and I did meet and marry my wife, and raise our four daughters (all here in the small town of Ashland).

My first adult job was at McDonald’s on Route 1, where for a few years I served as the manager before finishing my bachelor’s degree in Latin.

Before that, I worked as a garden center manager, InsideOut Flowers, and groundskeeper, Stone’s Greenhouses.

After graduating from RMC, I accepted a position at Patrick Henry High School as one of the Latin teachers.

I still teach at PHHS (21+ years), but I also have taught at Liberty Middle School and the

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Hanover Online School during the first year of the response to COVID-19. During my time as a teacher, I have coached several varsity sports (volleyball, football, soccer, and field hockey), sponsored many clubs (Latin, Open Mic, and Reading Olympics), and completed graduate degrees (Master’s from VCU and Doctorate from Liberty University).

In 2016, I learned that a member of the Town Council was moving out of the state to further his career. Several friends approached me about applying for the position. I quickly learned that although I was very active in the school community, I had not been as active in the greater community. To my great surprise, the leaders in our community offered many opportunities to learn about Town Government and Civil Activities. I joined the Ashland Kiwanis, which has become like a second family to me, participated in the Parks and Recreation Committee, and completed the Ashland Leadership Academy.

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compared to the Sun’s expected 10 billion years.

Massive stars continue fusing heavier and heavier elements, but each fusion stage lasts less and less time. The end of the line is iron, because making anything heavier costs energy rather than releasing it. When the iron core of one of these massive stars grows big enough, with the rest of the star layered like an onion with each layer of lighter and lighter elements, the core collapses in a matter of seconds. The release of gravitational energy “photo-dissociates” the iron into hydrogen, but before the hydrogen can fuse the electrons in the core undergo “inverse beta decay” with the hydrogen leaving a dense core of neutrons.

The sudden transition to neutrons stops the collapse momentarily and drives a shock wave outward through the remaining stellar envelope, exploding out into space in a spectacular Type II supernova which will outshine the entire galaxy for several months, brighter than 100 billion suns. The remnant core becomes a neutron star – roughly a solar mass in a sphere that would fit neatly between Ashland and Richmond.

If the core is too massive, it could form a black hole. We’ll take up these exotic objects next month.

Lunar phases for October: New Moon on the 6th at 7:05 a.m.; First Quarter on the 12th at 11:27 p.m.; Full Moon on the 20th at 10:57 a.m.; and Last Quarter on the 28th at 4:06 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight.

Something that had been a passion of mine for a long time is access to fast Internet (better known as Broadband).

As a candidate, in 2018, I was able to meet with members of Congress and the state General Assembly to learn how to make the Internet universal, like a commodity instead of a luxury.

What I have discovered, and am still learning, is that change in society takes time, patience, integrity, and commitment.

These are skills that I possess.

At the election in May 2018, I joined the Ashland Town Council and immediately was welcomed by many wonderful staff members and elected council members. They helped me learn how best to communicate personal and professional needs on a more global scale. As a result, I petitioned the state and federal agencies to change the grant rules to accept (and even promote) municipal fiber lines.

I did not start the effort of Broadband expansion. Greater people than me were and still are on the council who initiat-

ed the process. Nevertheless, I have been on the council to see the first mile of municipal fiber line, expansion of that line to other parts of town, and franchise agreements with at least two Internet Service Providers.

Furthermore, during my time on council, we have erected a new town hall, purchased the property where the Apple Garden Inn once was situated, supported a mobile health clinic that is sponsored by the YMCA, expanded Carter Park Pool, and added inclusive playground equipment to Kiwanis Pufferbelly Park.

Many more amazing things have taken place in town, and I feel blessed to be able to be part of these positive improvements in town. Certainly, there is more work to be done, and I hope to be able to participate in the next challenges. Storm water management, sidewalk improvements, strategic housing, and intellectual retention are among the greater challenges facing our community. The response to COVID-19 has disrupted some of the things

Mercury returns to predawn twilight mid to late month. Venus is visible in the west during evening twilight. Saturn passes due south at 8 p.m., Jupiter at 9 p.m. Saturn sets at 1 a.m., Jupiter at 2 a.m.

Our midmonth view about two hours after sunset finds the (probably) unfamiliar and faint Metro Creative Graphics constellation Lacerta at zenith.

Your eyes will be drawn west to the familiar Summer Triangle.

Deneb in Cygnus is high to the west, about 70 degrees above the horizon. Below is Vega, the brightest of the three at about 50 degrees. A bit further south but at about the same altitude you will find Altair. The Big Dipper is low to the north, just above the horizon. The “house” shape of Cepheus is inverted above the North Star, Polaris. The tipped W shape of Cassiopeia is to the northeast. A turn to the east finds the Pleiades rising, anticipating their return to winter skies.

If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. I have now retired from Randolph-Macon College, but will continue these columns and use of this email address for the foreseeable future. that we have come to expect in our Town. Business owners and managers have found creative solutions to maintain a sense of normalcy throughout this pandemic. They deserve to be recognized for their efforts and expertise. I am also incredibly grateful for our public works, safety officers, and many volunteers and town staffers who have gone over and beyond to take care of all of the members of our Town.

If re-elected, I plan to continue to acknowledge the wonderful blessings in our community. I will also work diligently to ensure that we continue to move in the right direction.

Running for an elected office takes much time and commitment. My wife and children have been tremendous supporters throughout this entire process. I love them and I hope to share some of that love with the greater community as we grow and develop together.

Citizens are welcome to call me anytime with questions, comments, or suggestions (804647-9958).

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Keeping internet coverage accessible, and affordable

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fter years of suffering and exclusion, it seems those who are underserved by broadband services and struggle to make viable internet connections are finally getting their due.

Since the inception of internet availability, the gap has widened between those who have access and those who don’t, the ramifications of the latter becoming more impactful with each passing year.

For decades, local, state and federal governments have contended that providing reliable Wi-Fi and broadband was not a function of local government. Those in charge effectively argued that forcing one resident to pay to provide access to another resident was not a workable solution to the problem.

A pandemic quickly changed all of that, and a bitter reality that exposed a broadband atmosphere that resembled a have or have not situation; and the true ramifications of not having access became crystal clear.

While we attempted to maintain our children’s school work, access important medical appointment through teleappointments and remotely worked during the pandemic, each day revealed a new reason why reliable broadband service was not a luxury, but a necessity.

Parents frantically searched for hot spots to access important lesson plans or an essential Zoom meeting, and in what seemed like a moment, life seemed almost impossible with access to the internet.

States like Virginia got the message early, and realized without the assistance of government, some connections would never be completed. Other potential users faced enormous hook-up fees that prohibited them from accessing existing networks.

The Commonwealth set up a system of available grants through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI)

program where localities partnered with private providers to apply for state funds to provide broadband.

Hanover, Goochland and many other localities have submitted applications for those funds and a decision could be forthcoming by the end of the year.

It appears that solutions are imminent, but some fear the cost of the available service will be still be out of reach for some customers. While initial cost estimates of the service seem reasonable and cost effective for many, it places others in a situation where having service available does not equate to having access due to monthly fees that do not fit in fixed income budgets.

Providers are seeking to provide basic plans that should be available to most since they are partially subsidized in an attempt to make the service available to all.

It’s an important element of the program. With a massive influx of federal funds benefitting almost every locality in the United States, it’s reassuring to know that many have opted to used the funding to provide internet service. There’s even more money proposed for those purposes in pending Federal legislation, but it’s important to realize that the new push for universal access comes with a price.

Making sure those monthly user fees are affordable and available to all is a lofty goal, but one many think is achievable and vital to successfully providing access for all Americans.

And it appears years of reluctance to place internet service on a level with other utilities is closer to reality, and government involvement coupled with private investment is providing the driving force for universal access.

The process won’t be easy and will require a flexible approach that is equipped to adapt to the technological advances. It will also require a significant investment to maintain the infrastructure and maintain universal coverage.

And the real challenge for the future could well be not only making universal broadband a reality, but keeping it affordable for all to enjoy.

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| News, & Listings Wednesday, Oct. 13 The New Virginians (a club for women new to the Richmond area) will hold their monthly luncheon/meeting at 11:15 a.m. at Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road in North Chesterfield. For more information, please visit www. newvaclub.org or to make a reservation, contact our membership chair, Kathy Roberson, 804-794-4398.

Thursday, Oct. 14 The Hanover County Historical Society will hold its first public meeting since COVID restrictions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m. Society members and the public are invited to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Program starts at 7 p.m. Seating limited to 100 attendees. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 29. Register at Hanoverhistoricalsociety.org/ Events or call Art Taylor at 804-449-6702. COVID Guidelines will be followed. Check web site for announcement if seating is closed or cancellation becomes necessary.

Friday, Oct. 15 & Saturday, Oct. 16 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1971 50th Reunion will be holding several events. The main event is being held October 16 with the Class of 1970 at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen.

Ticket sales end on Sept. 15 and information is on class website. http://www.leedavisreunions.com/71/ or email Billy Beasley Chairman of Lee-Davis Class of 1971 Reunion Committee billbeasley1@comcast.net.

Saturday, Oct. 16 Community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Trinity Lutheran Church at the Ashland Campus, 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland. Multiple vendors and breakfast will be available for purchase.

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coming to the realization that I wanted to teach. I then spent a year at Yale for an advanced law degree, and that gave me the credentials I needed to become a law school professor. I’m currently a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law and have taught at several other law schools as a visiting professor, including William and Mary, University of Illinois, University of Miami and Temple. My expertise is in contracts and commercial law.

I was a swimmer—in college at the University of Pennsylvania and as a “masters program” swimmer later in life. If you aren’t familiar with the masters swimming program—it’s where old swimmers go after all Olympic hope has faded, and it’s a program for anyone who enjoys swimming and competition.

My wife, Anne, and I moved to Ashland a few years ago and just love it. We live on Early Street and go to Ashland restaurants, shops and businesses, as often as possible.

We have gotten to know many neighbors, especially through the process of running for town council, and it’s been a pleasure. You might have seen us on the streets— we walk all the time, almost every day— weather and work permitting.

Walking is a great way to get to know a town and its residents.

At this point, you might

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available. For information call 804-883-5943.

Virginia Equine Welfare Society will be holding its 4th Annual Brisket, BBQ and Brew Fest, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 12324 Goddins Hill Road in Ashland. This is a fun-filled family event which raises vital funds for food, shelter, and vet expenses for our herd.

have two basic questions about me—why am I running and why should you vote for me?

Well, our home was impacted by a Hanover housing development off Ashcake Road. We felt the communication from the town could have been significantly better. When we mentioned this to Ashland neighbors, we discovered that others had had similar experiences, so I thought maybe it was time for a fresh approach to the town’s relationship with its residents. Our personal experience is in the past now, but it made us acutely aware of what the people of Ashland should expect from their town staff and council. I want to make things better—specifically communication and problem solving for our neighbors.

I see things clearly, without any muddled filter clogged by years of being a politician.

I love the town of Ashland.

I know the town will change over the next decade or so, and I want to be part of the team making decisions about Ashland’s future. Ashland just received $4 million in federal funds and will receive another $4 million soon. How do we best spend that money for the betterment of our town? That’s a lot of money and a golden opportunity for Ashland to secure a healthy financial future. I’m for strategic growth in Ashland that retains the unique small-town atmosphere and peacefulness.

Keeping that balance is tough, but I know I have the skill set to accomplish this.

Here are some things people who know me best would say about me.

I’m a great listener. I also analyze in depth and approach problems and situations with a strong sense of logic. I ask people hard questions so I can get the information needed to make decisions. I’m often the person asked for advice or asked to help a person strategize a plan for whatever goal they wish to achieve. I have a very calm demeanor and my negotiation style is fact-based and logical. I try to reach an outcome that benefits everyone concerned.

Although I’ve worked on several statutory drafting projects, this is the first time I have run for political office. When elected, I will have much more information about the concerns of Ashlanders and I will continue to ask Ashland neighbors for their input. As a town council member, I will ask hard questions and demand sufficient answers from developers, colleagues, county and state officials. I will always seek to make a decision that is best for the Ashland community. The only people I will be beholden to are the people of Ashland.

The bottom line is that sticking with the same old same old approach isn’t always the best path to follow. It’s time for a fresh perspective.

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The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion and, due to COVID-19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating this see CALENDAR, pg. 9

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Joe remembered her interest in the program.

“Years ago, when I was following some of the Christmas Mother stories in the newspapers, I told him that I thought it would be just wonderful to be a Christmas Mother and he remembered that, so he volunteered me to do it,” Rummel said last week at an annual luncheon held each year to announce this year’s designee.

Former Christmas Mother Betty Stanley introduced Rummel at an annual event held at the Doswell Community Center last week.

Rummel welcomed the good news of her selection and said she is ready to hit the ground running for this year’s efforts.

“I was just so excited and I thought it would be the most wonderful thing to help the less fortunate people in Hanover County,” Rummel said. “I’ve always loved Hanover.”

She traces that special relationship to 1981, when she became the county’s first recreational program director, a time when the department consisted of only three people.

“Without volunteers and that sprit of community support, we wouldn’t have had recreational programs,” she said.

“Without the support of the county citizens and their willingness to get their hands dirty and volunteer, we wouldn’t have been successful because when you are a department of three you are vulnerable to budgets and things like that,” she said.

Rummel said it’s the same

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A number of former Hanover Christmas Mothers gathered last week in support of this year’s selection, Jeannie Rummel. They are, from left, bottom row, Hilda Kelly (1987), Connie Smith (2005), Jeannie Rummel (2021), Colene Deacon (2006), Betty Lee Stanley (2010) and Robin Priddy (2002). Pictured on the back row, from left, are Carolyn Bowles (2019), Cindy Balderson (2017), Carolyn Swingle (2010), GiGi Foster (2009), Melanie Goodpasture (2014), Gay Mitchell (2003), Ginger Stanlely (2016), Burnlie Montaigne (2020), Kay Beazley (2015), and Carmen Courtney (2011).

sense of community and compassion that make the Hanover Christmas Mother such a successful program.

She served on the committee that began the Ashland Strawberry Faire and has worked on the Ashland Variety Show for years and said her dedication to the community makes it easy to promote the Christmas Mother program this year. Rummel retired in 2016 following 12 years of service as the Human

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Resources Administrator for VCU’s Massey Cancer Center.

“When you believe in a cause, it’s not hard to talk about it to people, and I just so believe in helping the less fortunate at Christmas time and other times of the year also,” Rummel said.

Hanover’s Christmas Mother program also provides assistance for seniors by distributing gift cards to help them buy groceries or other necessities. Jones said he hopes those cards will be increased to $75 this year to assist senior citizens.

The program shifted slightly last year due to COVID restrictions and toys were replaced with gift cards for the children and cards for groceries were distributed versus the traditional boxes of food distributed in the past.

No decision has been reached on the food boxes for this year. Jones explained that it is unclear if Hanover County Public School students will participate in the food drive due to pandemic restrictions.

He said food cards are a viable option to replace the boxes if that becomes necessary.

The project is community driven and a number of organizations and agencies participate in the annual event. For example, the Mechanicsville Rotary and the Ruritans sell food items at the annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 5 and proceeds assist the Christmas Mother.

Rummel has already begun work on this year’s project by composing a letter distributed to area businesses and organizations asking for their support for the upcoming mission.

She plans on speaking to various clubs and organizations in the county during the upcoming weeks to garner support for the program. “There are lots of them that want to help each year, so I’m looking forward to that,” she said.

“The clubs like to hear from the Christmas Mother.”

Joe and Jeannie have 10 grandchildren that keep them busy and on the road often to attend various events that involve the group in age from 3 weeks to 20-years old.

The couple is active in Mechanicsville’s American Legion Post 175, and participates in numerous programs at Fairmount Christian Church.

“We are on the Shoebox Ministry committee and we do what we call the Moment of Hope lunches on the fourth

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Saturday of each month, where we prepare hot lunches for needy people,” Jeannie said.

“We are so blessed and it’s so rewarding to do these things for people who really need it,” she added. see RUMMEL, pg. 9

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Each year, the honor of selecting a Christmas Mother rotates among the seven Hanover County Ruritan Clubs.

Doswell Ruritan and long time-event supporter Franklin Jones has been there since the program began and is an integral part of the organizing process for the Christmas Mother program.

“This is our 33rd year, and we seem to get stronger each year,” he said. The Doswell Ruritans began operating the program in 1988.

“I’ve been involved over the years working and organizing, but we have a lot of others who work hard to make this event a success,” Jones said. “We are fortunate to have so many volunteers and a lot of people just

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The 2015 Christmas Mother,Kay Beazley, standing, talks with this year’s Christmas Mother Jeannie Rummel at the Ruritans’ annual Christmas Tea at the Doswell Community Center.

come to help.”

Last year, the Hanover Christmas Mother served more

than 420 families and 1,150 children, and Jones said he expects similar request num-

bers for the upcoming season.

The program spent $86,200 in 2020 to accomplish its goals.

Rummel addressed her fellow Christmas Mothers and other supporters at the gathering last week as they welcomed her to the fold. “I thank you so much for this opportunity, and I’m very excited to see that I am here with some wonderful people whose shoulders I’ll be standing on to make this year successful.”

Mechanicsville Ruritan President Johnny Moore said Rummel was the perfect choice for this year’s Christmas Mother.

“She’ll do a great job,” he said. “She’s an asset for the program, the Ruritans and the entire county.”

For more information and ways you can help this year’s effort, contact Franklin Jones, 804-876-3644, or submit requests to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.

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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 LeeDavis Class of 1970. Leave a name, mailing address or email address and a planning committee member will follow up. There also is a Lee-Davis Class of 1970 website you can access.

The Highland Springs High School classes of 1980 and 1981 will have a joint 40th class reunion. Dinner, cash bar and conversation will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel Richmond Airport. Tickets are $60 see CALENDAR, pg. 17

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Join us live online on Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m.

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of Patrick Henry during the Revolutionary War. In addition to a number of craftsmen demonstrating their skills from another generation, area museums set up tents and booths to highlight and inform visitors of their offerings.

Proceeds from the event benefited the home’s Raise the Roof campaign, an ongoing effort to replace an aging roof at the landmark.

“Scotchtown’s 300th and Fall Festival was an amazing success,” said Preservation Virginia CEO Elizabeth Kostelny. “The event reaised $25,000 for preservation efforts at Scotchtown, and more than 500 folks from all ages enjoyed the demonstrations, presentations by Michael Twitty and Valerie Davis, vendors, and tours of the house.”

“Scotchtown is part of the fabric of the Hanover County community and we look forward to more opportunities to welcome people to the site to learn more about its history

Jim Ridolphi/The Local

More than 500 visitors visited Scotchtown’s 300th Celebration and Fall Festival last weekend at the historic home of Patrick Henry. The event featured historical demonstrations, vendors, re-enactments and presentations. Randolph-Macon students participated in an archaeological dig and explained the process to interested onlookers as soldiers mustered on the lawn.

Proceeds from the event benefit restoration efforts at the site.

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and people,” she added.

Pete Peterson traveled to Hanover to participate in the event from Northern Virginia.

Dressed in authentic attire, he walked the grounds portraying a member of the First Virginia Regiment, a legendary Revolutionary War company that fought in several integral battles of the war.

“I’m portraying a corporal in the First Virginia Regiment and we’re a regiment that is based here in Virginia,” Peterson said.

The regiment was originally founded in Williamsburg in 1775 as a state militia unit. The current re-enactors’ regiment is comprised of members from across the Commonwealth and North and South Carolina.

“We represent the middle states just as the original regiment did,” Peterson said.

When the first regiment was formed in Williamsburg, it was led by Patrick Henry, who later resigned to pursue a political career.

“The original First Virginia fought in many of the battles from Great Bridge up to Princeton and Valley Forge,” Peterson said.

The company was captured during the Battle of Charleston in the second British invasion of the war.

Peterson described his dedication to a realistic vision of the time period as a hobby. “Ive been doing this for about nine years. I started as a raw recruit.”

His group attends eight to 10 of these types of events annually, and about 20 of his fellow members attended the event at Scotchtown.

“If you love history and the camaraderie of being in an Army unit and you want to sit down with people who are professional historians who know this era inside and out….. this a fantastic hobby,” Peterson said.

He noted that achieving that sense of realism doesn’t come cheap. The musket alone costs $1,100, and a regimental

coat can cost $700.

Peterson said the Scotchtown event is one of his favorites and he attends regularly. “This is my third visit to this event.”

Tidewater rope maker Barnaby Wylde said he likes explaining how rope was made in Colonial times and demonstrated his skills at Scotchtown.

He became interested in historical reenacting about a decade ago, and has been making rope for six years. “It’s the history of rope making that intrigued me,” he said. “I started researching the history of rope making and it fascinated me. No one else was demonstrating this so I decided to take it up.”

Wylde meticulously strung strands of yarn that were joined by a wooden block that weaves the strands together producing a strong finished product as a group of observers asked questions.

People who made rope could be called an artificer, but “usually they were just called the rope maker or the roper.”

In addtion to the numerous historical demonstrations visitors witnessed actual architectural digs as students from Randolph Macon worked at the site and explained the process to onlookers.

County administrator John Budesky attended with his family and said the event captured the flavor of Hanover’s continuing 300th Birthday Celebration.

“We could not be more proud of the efforts of Preservation Virginia and the 300th Celebration they hosted,” Budesky said. “They have been great partners representing historic places and their efforts at Scotchtown is a major success.”

Budesky said he was impressed with the turnout and enthusiasm of the attendees.

“Any event is only as good see SCOTCHTOWN, pg. 11

Jim Ridolphi/The Local

A number of activities were featured for visitors at Scotchtown’s Fall Festival last week such as a petting zoo and historical demonstrations, including rope making by Barnaby Wylde and an archaeological dig conducted by Randolph-Macon students. Pete Peterson, right, said Scotchtown is one of his favorite venues on the re-enactment schedule. He portrays a corporal in the First Virginia Regiment at the event.

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as the citizens that turn out to learn and engage. The Hanover community and the region turned out en masse to learn more about Scotchtown and the full story of Patrick Henry and the home’s history,” he said.

He said the atmosphere allowed visitors a glimpse back to another era.

“The period vendors, exhibitors, and reenactors helped take you back in time to appreciate the value of handmade goods and how they evolved over the years,” Budesky said. “This event may live beyond this past weekend and into the future for many more to visit and learn about this part of our history.”

The 300th Celebration continues with a Veterans Day Observance on Nov. 11 at Hanover Wayside on Route 301, but Budesky said more events are planned as the celebration continues.

“We plan to continue our 300th celebrations through the end of the year and more events are to be announced soon,” he said. “We are excited to welcome our community

to the annual Veterans Day Observance and an exciting partnership with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce around Black Friday for a special shop local 300th program.”efited the home’s Raise the Roof campaign, an ongoing effort to replace an aging roof at the landmark.

“Scotchtown’s 300th and Fall Festival was an amazing success,” said Preservation Virginia CEO Elizabeth Kostelny. “The event raised $25,000 for preservation efforts at Scotchtown, and more than 500 folks from all ages enjoyed the demonstrations, presentations by Michael Twitty and Valerie Davis, vendors, and tours of the house.”

“Scotchtown is part of the fabric of the Hanover County community and we look forward to more opportunities to welcome people to the site to learn more about its history and people,” she added.

Pete Peterson traveled to Hanover to participate in the event from Northern Virginia.

Dressed in authentic attire, he walked the grounds portraying a member of the First Virginia Regiment, a legendary Revolutionary War company that fought in several integral battles of the war.

“I’m portraying a corporal in the First Virginia Regiment and we’re a regiment that is based here in Virginia,” Peterson said.

The regiment was originally founded in Williamsburg in 1775 as a state militia unit. The current re-enactors’ regiment is comprised of members from across the Commonwealth and North and South Carolina.

“We represent the middle states just as the original regiment did,” Peterson said.

When the first regiment was formed in Williamsburg, it was led by Patrick Henry, who later resigned to pursue a political career.

“The original First Virginia fought in many of the battles from Great Bridge up to Princeton and Valley Forge,” Peterson said.

The company was captured during the Battle of Charleston in the second British invasion of the war.

Peterson described his dedication to a realistic vision of the time period as a hobby.

“Ive been doing this for about nine years. I started as a raw recruit.”

His group attends eight to 10 of these types of events annually, and about 20 of his

fellow members attended the event at Scotchtown.

“If you love history and the camaraderie of being in an Army unit and you want to sit down with people who are professional historians who know this era inside and out….. this a fantastic hobby,” Peterson said.

He noted that achieving that sense of realism doesn’t come cheap. The musket alone costs $1,100, and a regimental coat can cost $700.

Peterson said the Scotchtown event is one of his favorites and he attends regularly. “This is my third visit to this event.”

Tidewater rope maker Barnaby Wylde said he likes explaining how rope was made in Colonial times and demonstrated his skills at Scotchtown.

He became interested in historical reenacting about a decade ago, and has been making rope for six years. “It’s the history of rope making that intrigued me,” he said. “I started researching the history of rope making and it fascinated me. No one else was demonstrating this so I decided to take it up.”

Wylde meticulously strung strands of yarn that were

joined by a wooden block that weaves the strands together producing a strong finished product as a group of observers asked questions.

People who made rope could be called an artificer, but “usually they were just called the rope maker or the roper.”

In addition to the numerous historical demonstrations visitors witnessed actual architectural digs as students from Randolph Macon worked at the site and explained the process to onlookers.

County administrator John Budesky attended with his family and said the event captured the flavor of Hanover’s continuing 300th Birthday Celebration.

“We could not be more proud of the efforts of Preservation Virginia and the 300th Celebration they hosted,” Budesky said. “They have been great partners representing historic places and their efforts at Scotchtown is a major success.”

Budesky said he was impressed with the turnout and enthusiasm of the attendees.

“Any event is only as good as the citizens that turn out to learn and engage. The Hanover community and the

region turned out en masse to learn more about Scotchtown and the full story of Patrick Henry and the home’s history,” he said.

He said the atmosphere allowed visitors a glimpse back to another era.

“The period vendors, exhibitors, and reenactors helped take you back in time to appreciate the value of handmade goods and how they evolved over the years,” Budesky said. “This event may live beyond this past weekend and into the future for many more to visit and learn about this part of our history.”

The 300th Celebration continues with a Veterans Day Observance on Nov. 11 at Hanover Wayside on Route 301, but Budesky said more events are planned as the celebration continues.

“We plan to continue our 300th celebrations through the end of the year and more events are to be announced soon,” he said. “We are excited to welcome our community to the annual Veterans Day Observance and an exciting partnership with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce around Black Friday for a special shop local 300th program.”

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grappling with balancing economic growth and the preservation of our rural heritage.

These issues continue to be of concern in Hanover and Ashland because they greatly impact the quality of our lives. My professional experience in local government coupled with my love for and commitment to the Town have inspired me to run for re-election on Town Council to help the community prosper and develop wisely.

While serving our Ashland community as a member of Council since 2017, I have been committed to programs and processes that enhance the quality of life for all our residents. This includes working to support a healthy town environment and also increasing the stability, wellbeing, and diversity of our businesses. Council is dedicated to working with our Town staff and the Ashland Police Department to provide for the public safety.

Together we have continued making improvements to our parks, trails, and sidewalks, all directed at connecting the various areas of town and promoting a walking, biking, inviting, and fun place to be.

Following a long-standing tradition in my family, I strive to live a life of service to others and to my community. When our boys were in school, I assisted with the PTA, helped found and support the Ashland Soccer Association and coach Ashland Little League. Currently I support the Ashland Kiwanis Club, Hanover/King William Habitat for Humanity, the Ashland Christian Church, as well as the Ashland Museum and their partnership with

the Hanover Black Heritage Society.

I have found that the most important part of being on Town Council is listening to and staying connected with constituents and businesses.

I work to stay informed by listening to residents’ comments and concerns on issues, such as the impact from new developments, traffic congestion, sidewalk needs, and other issues like monitoring rail activity through Town.

Hearing citizen concerns and researching ways to resolve issues is my major focus.

Even while serving on Council during the challenges presented by COVID, I believe that I have demonstrated my commitment to addressing the concerns and priorities of my fellow Ashlanders, including, but not limited to, financial support that allowed businesses and nonprofits to stay open, the closure of Railroad Avenue in support of Downtown Ashland’s efforts to make Ashland a regional attraction, support for RMC’s continuing enhancements to its beautiful campus, and the construction of the first phase of the new Fall Line Trail that will connect bicyclists and pedestrians in Ashland with Richmond and Petersburg.

All this was accomplished while also investing in our excellent Ashland Police Department and Town Staff.

I have also supported the Town’s adoption of plans to add sidewalks, trails and street improvements, construction of the new Town Hall and the redesign of the Town Pool. All have been needed upgrades that provided much better facilities for our community.

Ashland is a vibrant community and there is always

work to be done to help it prosper and develop wisely.

I hope you will join me in keeping Ashland, the Center of the Universe, a special place to live and work.

My education and employment background is: 1970 B.A., 1976 Master of Planning, University of Virginia; 197680, Project Manager, Harland Bartholomew and Associates (Planning Consulting Firm); 1980-2010, Hanover County, 16 years Planning Director and 12 years as Deputy County Administrator; and 2017- present, Town Councilmember.

If re-elected, I want to ensure a responsive and accessible Town government that is non-partisan, financially responsible and customer friendly; provide for public service that practices good planning for the betterment of the environment, businesses and residents, the Town’s diversity and its quality of life; continue support for the Town’s excellence in public safety, staffing and community facilities like new sidewalks, trails and parks, and continue to help businesses and residents recovering from COVID by investing in economic development and neighborhood revitalization. I also want to maintain and promote partnership with Randolph Macon College, nonprofits, and state and regional agencies to promote projects that significantly benefit the Town including the construction of the Fall Line Trail to Richmond and Petersburg, and work with Town residents and Hanover County to provide an appropriate beneficial use for Henry Clay School after the new elementary school is constructed in 2024.

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Sahnow, Hawks battle; corral Mustangs

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover’s Beau Sahnow has been a big contributor as a running back and receiver to the Hawks’ offense this year.

Friday night at Mechanicsville, he added quarterback to his list of skills.

Sahnow filled in for an ailing Cole Elrod and performed admirably, amassing 292 yards of offense — 140 rushing and 152 passing — in leading the Hawks to a 35-28 victory.

Sahnow ran for two of Hanover’s five touchdowns and passed for a third. He said the Hawks have taken a beating recently in terms of injuries and worked hard to get ready for Mechanicsville.

“There was a lot of preparation this week. We got put in a tough situation with everybody (out),” Sahnow said. “We’ve had a lot of injuries recently. … But I had to focus up this week, do my job. I got it done.”

Three minutes into the game, it looked like it might be a Hanover rout. The Hawks had jumped out to a 14-0 lead on the backs of a 2-yard touchdown run by James Poole and Sahnow’s 34-yard pass to Chase Flora. Nicholas Harrington added the extra points in both cases.

A rout was not in the cards, however. The Mustangs steadied themselves and fought back into contention. Their comeback began with a sustained drive that culminated in a 2-yard run by Logan Harris.

Thomas Richman’s point-after made it 14-7 with 2:56 left in the first quarter.

Both teams scored a touchdown in the final three minutes of the first half. Hanover got on the board first on a 15-yard run

by Sahnow with 3:09 left in the half, but Harrington’s kick went astray. Mechanicsville quarterback Jordan Callahan scored from 12-yards out with 49 seconds to go before intermission.

Richman’s kick made it 20-14.

Hanover struck first early in the second half with Sahnow’s 21-yard scoring run.

Harrington’s kick made it 27-14, but the Mustangs were done fighting.

Callahan scored on a 2-yard run with 5:42 remaining in the third quarter and Colby Messe scored on an 11-yard run with 6:42 remaining in the game.

Richman’s aim was true on both point-afters, putting the Mustangs on top 28-27.

The Hawks had to work fast to respond, else the clock turn against them. Sahnow wasn’t rattled.

“I think that’s just my character. That’s who I am,” Sahnow said. “[Hanover head coach Sam Rogers] was on the sidelines trying to talk to me, to keep me calm. I thought I was already calm. I was trying to keep everybody else calm because if I’m panicking then they’re going to panic.”

Sahnow helped boost every Hawks’ mood when he spotted wide receiver Chase Flora (six catches, 119 yards) a step or see CORRAL, pg. 16

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Hanover quarterback Beau Sahnow (7) keeps his guard up as Mechanicsville defender Logan Harris (2) tries to run him down in the Hawks’ 35-28 victory over the host Mustangs on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Sahnow slipped away for a 15-yard touchdown.

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Explosive Springers handle Patrick Henry

By Weldon Bradshaw for the Times-Dispatch ASHLAND — It was the old post route, basic as it gets.

Highland Springs receiver Latrell Sutton split wide left, sprinted downfield on the snap, then cut right as if headed directly toward the goal post.

As he read the secondary, found a seam between defenders and slipped into the open, quarterback Khristian Martin sighted him and drilled a perfect spiral into his outstretched hands.

There was nothing but green between him and the end zone.

It was another big play — this one on fourth-and-10 from the Patrick Henry 35 — that the Springers, down 14-13 a half-minute before halftime, employed en route to a 41-28 victory over the Patriots under the Friday night lights in Hanover County.

“That credit goes to Michael Hodge,” said Highland Springs coach Loren Johnson, whose squad, No. 1 in The TimesDispatch Top 10, improved to 4-2. “Our kids see things on the field. Mike Hodge ran off the field and said, ‘Coach, we can run this play.’ Then, he ran back on the field. The ball was supposed to go to him.

“The quarterback threw it to Latrell Sutton. That says a lot about the unselfishness of our team and how well we can play when we play as a unit.”

The play-as-a-unit concept was the Springers’ modus operandi on this cool, clear evening.

Twice in the first half, the No. 6 Patriots (4-2) stung them with quick-strike touchdowns: Jayden Mines’ 79-yard kickoff return and Camden Byrd’s 18-yard interception return mage by teammate Gregory time after Byrd’s TD and a when quarterback Allen raced after picking off a pass batted Foster.

2-point Jordan Allen-to-Mines 35 yards for a touchdown and into the air at the line of scrimTwice they trailed, the first conversion and the second Richard Crabbe kicked the extra

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Kickers leap into fourth Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com

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Above, Patrick Henry wide receiver Jayden Mines avoids the tackle attempt of Highland Springs defensive back Daquan Giles in the No. 6 Patriots’ 41-28 loss to No. 1 Highland Springs at Patrick Henry Friday night. Mines caught six passes for 71 yards and a touchdown as well as returning a kickoff for a TD. Left, Patrick Henry linebacker Greg Foster tries to block Highland Springs quarterback Khristian Martin’s pass.

point to conclude the Patriots’ initial second-half drive.

Down 21-20 midway through the third period, the Springers scored three straight times (runs of 5 yards by Takye Heath, 12 yards by Hodge, and 7 yards by Marcel Fleming) after short-field drives to put the game away.

“Football is four quarters,” see SPRINGERS, pg. 16

With their fourth-straight victory — and second in a week — the Richmond Kickers leaped from eighth to fourth in USL League One standings with three games remaining in the regular season.

Ivan Magalhães scored in the 95th minute to lead the Kickers to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over North Texas SC in Arlington, Texas, Sunday night.

Blaine Ferri put the hosts ahead with a goal in the 33rd minute. Richmond (10-8-7) played catch-up almost to the end before Zaca Moran scored the equalizer in the 81st minute.

Both teams, desperately seeking the three points that would come from the win, battled hard in the six minutes of stoppage time for a winner.

In the end, Nil Vinyals found Magalhães in the North Texas box and Magalhães fired a header into the net for the win.

Richmond began the week at City Stadium Wednesday and wasted little time earning an advantage over visitor Forward Madison FC. In the eighth minute, Chris Cole sent a low cross pass into the Madison box to striker Emiliano Terzaghi, who played the pass off the side of his foot into the net.

The Kickers then parried every Madison attack afterward to earn a 1-0 shutout — the 10th clean sheet of the season for Richmond goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald.

Richmond will host Forward Madison FC Saturday at City Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

R-MC earns homecoming win in final seconds

By Rob Witham for The Local ASHLAND — On a day where a nearly century-old football rivalry unveiled its final chapter, the finale for the home team was straight out of Hollywood.

After watching two wouldbe third quarter touchdowns go up in smoke due to fumbles, having a punt blocked for a safety, and falling behind by four points in the fourth quarter, Randolph-Macon got the one big defensive stop that eluded them two weeks prior, then scored with 19 seconds left to steal a 34-31 victory over the Wasps of Emory and Henry.

The Yellow Jackets (5-1) won their fifth straight over the Wasps in what will be their final meeting for the foreseeable future with Emory and Henry moving to NCAA Division II in 2022. They’ve been Old Dominion Athletic Conference rivals since the conference’s founding and played their first game against each other in 1929.

Despite a 254-yard rushing performance by Wasp senior tailback Devontae Jordan, which included three touchdown runs, the Yellow Jackets stopped him on his final carry on a fourth down, needing just 2 yards to seal the victory. The tackle by Silas James for no gain gave the offense possession with 1:47 left and no timeouts.

Sophomore quarterback Brecht Heuchan went to work, finding Tim Hanratty for 9 yards, then launching a bomb to Zach Bowman for 49 yards to the Emory and Henry 15.

On fourth down, after a 3-yard rush and two incompletions, Heuchan looked for Hanratty in the end zone, but missed him. However, a flag flew in, as pass interference was called against the Wasps for the

Joel Klein for The Local

Randolph-Macon wide receiver David Wallis leaves Emory & Henry defensive back Zyquis Law hovering over the turf while scoring on an 80-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Brecht Heuchan in the Yellow Jackets’ 34-31 homecoming victory at Day Field Saturday afternoon.

third time in the contest, giving Randolph-Macon a first down at the 3.

Heuchan then found Joey Hunt, who had just enough separation on his defender to catch the football in the back corner of the end zone with 19 seconds left for the lead.

On the day, Heuchan was 7 of 13 for 259 yards and two touchdowns.

“Man, what a performance there at the end by the receivers, by the offensive line to protect, by Brecht who made some unbelievable throws,” noted Yellow Jacket head coach Pedro Arruza.

Emory and Henry’s last

prayer went unanswered, as Kyle Short’s pass was intercepted by Erik Harris at midfield.

The Yellow Jackets celebrated a Homecoming win, but Arruza harkened back to the first day of practice, reminding his team of a then-potential problem that became a near-disastrous reality.

“This has been an issue we’ve talked about since the start of the year, his ball security, the other backs’ ball security,” Arruza said. “Hopefully this will be a wake-up call. As a running back, you need to know when to go down.”

“His” referred to Justin DeLeon, the talented senior

tailback who rushed for 202 yards and two first half touchdowns, but fumbled the football twice in the third period, once on a first and goal at the 5 as he neared the goal line after the Wasps muffed a punt deep in their own territory, and later on a run where he was en route to a 44-yard touchdown scamper when Jaylyn Kreimes punched the ball out of his hands from behind, forcing a touchback.

A 24-14 halftime lead, which could have been extended to 38-14, became 24-16 when punter Chris Vidal mishandled a low snap, his punt blocked through the end zone for a safety. After the free kick,

Jordan broke free for his third score, then threw a halfback option pass to Gunner Griffith for a two-point conversion to tie the game at 24 at 4:38 left in the third.

Later in the third, junior quarterback Presley Egbers fumbled a snap on third down at the Wasps’ 4, forcing a field goal from Vidal for a 27-24 lead, setting up a fourth quarter filled with what if ’s and “almosts” before the Yellow Jackets’ lastminute heroics.

Randolph-Macon struggled on third down, converting on just 4 of 14 attempts, but was 3-for-5 on fourth down while the Wasps missed both fourth

down tries — the second setting up the winning drive.

Still smarting over his team’s 25-24 loss to Washington and Lee two weeks prior, Arruza broke down the difference between that day and this one.

“All we had to do was make a couple of plays, and we didn’t,” Arruza said of the loss to the Generals. “But, yeah, the fourth down stop was a huge stop.

Great job by our guys.”

The Yellow Jackets return to ODAC play at Guilford on Saturday, needing to win out and have Washington and Lee lose two of their last three see R-MC, pg. 16

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conference games for a shot at repeating as ODAC champions.

“I was proud of the resolve of our kids,” Arruza noted. “We did a really nice job, in my opinion.”

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

two ahead of a Mechanicsville receiver. Flora hauled the pass in for a big gain from midfield to inside the red zone.

Sahnow ran it to the 2-yard line, and James Poole covered the remaining distance to put Hanover ahead for good with 2:22 left. Sahnow ran in the two-point conversion.

“I just wanted to score. I wanted to win,” Sahnow said.

“I had a lot of pressure, I felt, going into this game because we didn’t have Cole. I felt this was a must-win.”

Mechanicsville still had two minutes to make something happen, but a bad snap and a couple of sacks doomed any chance of a comeback. Hanover got the ball back with more than a minute left and was able to run out the clock.

Given that the Mustangs were in a position to win, the final result was disappointing for Mechanicsville players and fans alike.

“All the kids were playing hard. I can’t fault anybody’s

EHC R-MC

7 7 10 7 — 31 7 17 3 7 — 34

EHC — Jordan 5 run (Jones kick) R-MC — Wallis 80 pass from Heuchan (Vidal kick) R-MC — DeLeon 10 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — DeLeon 6 run (Vidal kick) EHC — Jordan 73 run (Jones kick) R-MC — Vidal FG 21 EHC — Safety (punt blocked in end zone) EHC — Jordan 54 run (Griffith pass from Jordan) R-MC — Vidal FG 26 EHC — English 18 run (Jones kick) R-MC — Hunt 3 pass form Heuchan (Vidal kick)

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Randolph-Macon wide receiver Zach Bowman (21) is separated from the ball by Emory & Henry defensive back Jaylyn Kreimes.

Bowman finished with two receptions for 87 yards.

RUSHING EHC: Jordan 31-254, English 1-18, Short 4-11, TEAM 1-(minus 24). R-MC: DeLeon 29-202, Hale 7-29, Clarke 5-6, Hodge 1-1, Egbers Heuchan 7-13-259-0, Egbers 4-6-90, TEAM 0-1-0-0.

1-(minus 2), TEAM 1-(minus 1).

PASSING EHC: Short 11-23-122-1. R-MC:

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Cosey 3-27, Short 1-14, Griffith 1-10, Venhorst 1-8. R-MC: Wallis 3-160, Bowman 2-87, Hunt 2-14, RECEIVING Hanratty 1-9, Hodge 1-4, DeLeon EHC: Ford 4-35, Jordan 1-28, 2-(minus 6).

plays.

Martin completed 7 of 16 passes for 92 yards and one touchdown. Jakyre Henley completed 5 of 6 for 64 yards.

Quanye Veney accounted for 89 yards on seven catches, several of the acrobatic, I-can’t-believemy-eyes variety.

“We knew they’d come out and give us their best shot, offense and defense,” said Veney of the Patriots. “We knew they’d have the crowd behind them.

We knew they’d run tricky plays. We just stayed to the script and did what our coaches told us to do.”

Weldon Bradshaw can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Johnson said. “We’re going to play four quarters of football.

We buckled down and focused and got where we needed to be.”

While the Patriots amassed 215 yards (129 rushing, 86 passing) on 43 offensive plays, the Springers’ defense allowed just two offensive touchdowns.

“We knew we had to stop the heavy run and their regular plays,” said Mario Harris, a 6-1, 270-pound senior defensive tackle. “And we couldn’t give up any mistakes. We’re very disciplined. We took the keys from our coaches that they’ve been teaching us all week. And we H. Springs 7 13 14 7 — 41 had to finish it.”

Patrick Henry 6 8 7 7 — 28 The Springers had 279 yards (123 by land, 156 by air) on 47 HS — Henley 2 run (Rivas kick)

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PH — Mines 79 kickoff return (kick failed) HS — Veney 6 run (kick failed) PH — Byrd 18 interception return (Mines pass from Allen) HS — Sutton 35 pass from Martin (Rivas kick) PH — Allen 35 run (Crabbe kick) HS — Heath 5 run (Rivas kick) HS — Hodge 12 run (Rivas kick) HS — Fleming 7 run (Rivas kick) PH — Mines 29 pass from Allen (Crabbe kick) RUSHING HS — Fleming 6-36, Henley 5-24, Hodge 3-18, Martin 4-13, Whitted 2-8, Robinson 2-9, Veney 1-6, Heath 1-5, Lee 1-4; PH — Allen 22-126, Mines 3-3.

PASSING HS — Martin 7-16-92-1-1, Henley 5-6-64-0-0; PH — Allen 11-18-86-1-0.

RECEIVING HS — Veney 7-89, Sutton 1-35, Heath 3-27, Whitted 1-5; PH — Mines 6-71, Ross 3-12, Berry 1-2, Byrd 1-1.

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Mechanicsville quarterback Jordan Callahan (12) leaps over a fallen Hanover player into the end zone for a score in the Hawks’ 35-28 victory over the host Mustangs Friday night.

effort,” said Mechanicsville head coach Ryan Turnage. “It just comes down to execution.

That’s been our Achilles’ heel — not being able to execute when we need to in critical situations.”

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

MECH — Callahan 12 run (Richman kick) HAN — Sahnow 21 run (Harrington kick) MECH — Callahan 2 run (Richman kick) MECH — Messe 11 run (Richman kick) HAN — Poole 2 run (Sahnow run) RUSHING HAN: Sahnow 24-140, Poole 12-32, Flora 2-15, Chadwick 1-5.

Hanover 14 6 7 8 — 35 MECH: Callahan 31-159, Messe Mechanicsville 7 7 7 7 — 28 8-32, Varner 4-16, Buchanan 2-6, Morris 1-1, Harris 2-(minus 1).

PASSING HAN — Poole 2 run (Harrington AN: Sahnow 8-12-152-0. kick) HAN — Flora 34 pass from Sahnow MECH: Callahan 6-12-60-0.

RECEIVING (Harrington kick) HAN: Flora 6-119, Poole 2-33.

MECH — Harris 2 run (Richman MECH: Turkvan 3-32, Carner 1-15, kick) HAN — Sahnow 15 run (kick failed) Morris 1-9, Harris 1-4.

RSN Wants You! Do you love sports? Do you love telling stories? Do you have the chops to write compelling tales – and to do so on a deadline? If so, Richmond Suburban News wants you! RSN is seeking sports correspondents (stringers in newsroom lingo) to help our staff cover the blizzard of events in the Hanover, Powhatan, and Goochland communities we serve. We feed on a steady diet of high school sports, with some college competition (in Hanover) and the occasional professional

event.

The work is mostly nights and weekends. But we pay our correspondents in coin of the realm rather than the oft-promised “exposure.” We prefer people with some journalism training – published clips (even as a student reporter) are best – and need people who can consistently turn around compelling content on time and to the assigned length.

For more information, contact sports editor Dave Lawrence at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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per person. Contact Connie Shingleton Miconi via email: camiconiauthor@gmail.com or text 239-281-4490. Join their Facebook page: Springer Class of 1981 Reunion and Alumni Activities for more details.

Monday, Oct. 18 Ruby Invitational Golf Tournament will Tee-off at noon at Hanover Country Club. Play is Captain’s Choice - $100 Per Player/$400 Per 4-Person Team, or choose from our awesome sponsorships. The Tournament benefits the Chamber Foundation’s Scholarship Program and philanthropic mission. Tournament Highlights: Putting, Driving Range, Longest Drive and Closest-to-Pin Contests; Texas Hold-em Golf Poker Mulligan Game; Food & Beverage Stations throughout the Course; “Stock Your Bar” Wagon Raffle; Awards presented to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place teams in two flights and more!

Members of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet 1 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church in Mechanicsville.

The program entitled “Four Legged Friends” will be presented by Chief Jeff Parker from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Department who will speak about what to do when you encounter lost animals. For more information about the meeting or becoming a club member, contact Mrs. Cindy Modzelewski, club membership chairman at 804-366-0864 or on facebook.com/pamunkeywc.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 The Mechanicsville TEA Party will meet at 7 p.m. at Freedom Services and Training located at 8162 see CALENDAR, pg. 19

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, October 27, 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: REZ2021-00009, DIAMOND GROUP, INC. Request(s) to rezone from RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions to A-1, Agricultural District, on GPIN 8742-55-3529, consisting of approximately 159.5 acres, and located on the south line of Fox Hunter Lane (State Route 613) approximately 128 feet west of its intersection with McClellan Road (State Route 628). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2021-00007, CAROLINE AND SCOTT MECHLING Request(s) to remove GPIN 7812-83-8088 from the Montpelier-Dr. Stanley’s Office Historic Preservation Overlay District, approved with rezoning C-14-98(c). The property consists of 2.0 aces and is currently zoned A-1/HPO(c),AgriculturalDistrict/HistoricPreservationOverlayDistrictwithconditions,andislocatedonthe eastlineof MountainRoad(U.S.Route33)approximately600feetsouthof itsintersectionwithWoodmanHall Road(StateRoute674).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasRuralVillage.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2021-00010, CAROLINE AND SCOTT MECHLING Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an event venue on GPIN 7812-83-8088, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, zoned A-1/HPO(c), Agricultural District/Historic Preservation Overlay District with conditions, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 650 feet south of its intersection with Woodman Hall Road (State Route 674). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2021-00014, CAROLINE AND SCOTT MECHLING Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.23 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a bed and breakfast on GPIN 7812-83-8088, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 650 feet south of its intersection with Woodman Hall Road (State Route 674).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., 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: REZ2021-00009, DIAMOND GROUP, INC. Request(s) to rezone from RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions to A-1, Agricultural District, on GPIN 8742-55-3529, consisting of approximately 159.5 acres, and located on the south line of Fox Hunter Lane (State Route 613) approximately 128 feet west of its intersection with McClellan Road (State Route 628). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor CUP2021-00012, 8130, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.16 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a warehouse with up to fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet of floor area, on GPIN 8704-74-6281, consisting of approximately 0.95 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Elm Drive (State Route 1108) approximately 500 feet north of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360).

The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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The speaker will be Reagan George. Mr. George is one of the founders of the Fair Lakes Area Tea Party as well as the Virginia Voters Alliance. With the election only a few weeks away, you won’t want to miss what Mr. George has to say about voter integrity and his thoughts on the 2021 election. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he does not answer, please leave a message.

Saturday, Oct. 23 The Hanover Humane Society is holding the seventh annual Growl-O-Ween dog event at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company, 11293 Airpark Rd in the Ashland Airpark from 2 to 5 p.m. The event features numerous dog-related activities including canine costumes. Admission is free. For more information, contact COTU at info@cotubrewing. com, or the Hanover Humane Society, info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

Friday, Oct. 29 Cobb Technologies is welcoming the public to its annual Cobbtoberfest celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1000 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, Va., 23059. The event benefits Imprint, the charitable arm of Cobb Technologies whose mission is to serve and feed children in our communities, and will kick off with five ultra-runners crossing the finish line to a 350 mile relay race.Admission is free – Donations are welcome – all donations go to benefit Imprint’s mission. Activities include live music by Big Boss Man, children’s face painting, a bounce house, costumes, raffle prizes, and an assortment of vendors. There will be fun activities for the entire

family so bring the kids and your dogs.

Saturday, Oct. 30 Mechanicsville Baptist Church at 8016 Atlee Road is hosting a free Community Fall Festival, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food, inflatables, games, hayrides, live music, costume judging contest, and visits from Nutzy, Natasha, and Kickeroo.

Community helpers will also be in attendance including the Chickahominy Health District with Covid vaccines.

Saturday, Nov. 6 A Community Salt Fish Breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville.

A buffet menu including salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage.

Admission is $10 for adults and children 6 and under, free.

Inside or outside seating is provided, and carry out is also available. Sponsored by Enon United Methodist Church.

lowing 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.

The Town of Ashland’s loose-leaf collection equipment will be making two passes through the entire town between now and the end of the year, once in November and once December. The collection runs on a scheduled route through the town as weather permits (a.k.a. not raining or snowing).

When raking your leaves, avoid raking leaves into the street, the gutters, or drainage ditches, and Friday, Nov. 26 Hanover County’s be sure that the leaf piles do not contain pet waste, Birthday happens to be Black twigs, limbs, or other heavy objects that may damFriday this year and the age the leaf collection equipment or/and delay the day before Small Business collection of your leaves. If possible, refrain from Saturday. Be on the lookout parking on the street when leaf collection is scheduled to take place in your area. This will assist the for announcements! street crews in their leaf collection efforts and will help to protect your car from the dust and debris Ongoing generated by the leaf collecting equipment.

Mechanicsville Churches If you wish to schedule your leaf raking close Emergency Functions One to when the leaf vacuum truck will be in your area, Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is determine what section you are in and have your open for food, clothing and leaves at the curb by the first day of the dates shown linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for your section (please note that actual collection on Monday, Tuesday and of your leaves may be several days after the date Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at listed, depending on weather or/and your specific 7235 Stonewall Parkway in location within the section): Section C (east of US Route 1) – Nov. 2 to 4 Mechanicsville (rear parking and Dec. 1 to 6; lot). The shop is available for

Section A (west of railroad tracks) – Nov. 8 to residents in the 23111 and 12 and Dec. 7 to 13; 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

Saturdays

As part of Hanover County’s 300th Birthday celebration, Hanover County Parks & Recreation will observe Veterans Day with an in person ceremony at 11 am at the Hanover Veterans Memorial Wayside Park.

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 Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-2709626.

Saturday, Nov. 20

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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 fol-

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All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville.

A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers.

Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls.

For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the see CALENDAR, pg. 20

Map -Town of Ashland

Have your leaves at the curb by the first day of the dates shown for your section.

Section B (east of railroad tracks to west of US Route 1) – Nov. 15 to 30 and Dec. 14 to 31.

If you have any questions, contact Public Works at 804-752-6875 or publicworks@ashlandva.gov.

Hanover Rotary receives tourism update Contributed Report Ashland-Hanover Local Hanover County Rotary Club recently welcomed Tamera Wilkins Harris from Richmond Regional Tourism.

In her position as Manager of Events and Sponsorships, Harris serves as a voice of the travel and tourism industry in the Richmond region demonstrating its relevancy and value to the community as tourism enhances the quality of life for all Richmond Region residents.

The Richmond region includes seven jurisdictions: Richmond, Henrico, Ashland, Hanover, New Kent, Chesterfield, and Colonial Heights. There is a team of people who go across the country to recruit people to the region.

In 2019 there were over 7.7 million visitors to Richmond who spent $2.6 billion last

year. That’s $7 million per day!

There are 24,700 people working in the tourism industry in the seven jurisdictions. There are 116 “Richmonds” in the USA. The RRT’s job is to make Richmond, Virginia the topof-mind Richmond.

In early 2020 the New York Times named RVA one of the top 52 places to go, but then Coronavirus hit. There was a major dip in visitors to the region, but it has picked up and there was an increase over the July 2019 to 69.8% of hotel occupancy, which is a record for RVA. RRT has a YouTube channel to give a good picture of what they do.

HGTV is doing a show on 11 black-owned businesses in Richmond, Virginia.

Buzzfeed did a profile naming Richmond, Virginia the third Best Street Art city due to its

murals.

There are plans to create a “Small City Center” pedestrian area with restaurants lining the street. Draft plans were presented June 7. Richmond Region website, www.visitrichmondva.com, has a great blog to keep you up-to-date on what is going on in the region.

Harris described many of Richmond’s attractions, including Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Street Art, King’s Dominion, VMFA, Richmond Metro Zoo, Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights, Virginia Capital Trail, a Beer Trail, and more.

The Hanover County Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Roma Italian Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville.

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Pets of the Week Photos contributed by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Lilly, ID# 580285, is a 2-year-old spayed female Canine/Huskey. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Lilly is a beautiful girl who was surrendered to the shelter about two weeks ago. She is full of love. Lilly has lots of playful energy and seems to like to run and have fun. She also does really well around people. Lilly knows simple commands such as sit and lay. She needs to be adopted by an owner who can keep her active.

Duke, ID# 580258, is a 2-year-old domestic short-haired malefeline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Duke is a friendly kitty who has been at the shelter for about three weeks now. He came to us as a stray. Duke has lots of socialization and loves people.

He has a sweet purr motor and loves to be scratched on the head. Duke should be suited for indoor and outdoor living. He is well litter trained. Duke is active and playful. He will make a great family pet.

LILLY

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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

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. 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/.

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 804789-0536.

Wednesdays Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting classes with open enrollment from October 2021 through May 2022 on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 am. For more information contact the church office 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. For more information email wgbcinfo@ comcast.net or call 804-746-4696. The classes are free but the students will need to purchase the books required for their class.

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.

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 804-746-4734.

Thursdays

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

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.

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Hanover County Public Schools’ graduation rate exceeds state average Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) announced last week an on-time graduation rate of 95.6% for the Class of 2021, the ninthstraight year that Hanover’s graduation rate has exceeded 95%.

The rate is the third-highest ontime graduation rate in Virginia among the 15 largest school divisions in the state, according to new data from the Virginia Department of Education. Overall, Hanover’s graduation rate for students who entered the ninth grade during the 2017-18 school year continues to outpace the state’s, where 93% earned a Board of Educationapproved diploma.

Additionally, more HCPS students are graduating with advanced diplomas, with 67.2 percent of 2021 graduates completing high school with the advanced diploma as compared with 65.1% for the Class of 2020. Graduates from all four high schools earned a higher

rate of advanced diplomas than the state average, including among economically disadvantaged students. Economically disadvantaged students in Hanover also earned advanced diplomas at one of the 10 highest rates in the state.

The county graduated 1,419 students this year with a 2.4% dropout rate, one of the four lowest dropout rates among the 15 largest school divisions in the state.

“Our students, faculty, and staff continue to demonstrate their resilience in the most challenging circumstances we have ever encountered,” said Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools. “Despite a significant portion of their high school education being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, our seniors exercised great poise and commitment. I equally applaud the exhaustive efforts of our talented and dedicated educators and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure

our students receive an outstanding education, as well as the strong support of our families and broader community. We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to witnessing the great contributions they will make.”

Here are some quick facts on the Hanover County Public Schools Class of 2021: 1,419 graduates 67.2% Advanced Diploma 28.4% Standard and Other Diploma 95.6% on-time graduation rate 89.2% on-time graduation rate among economically disadvantaged students 2.4% dropout rate More information can be found in the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profile for Hanover County Public Schools.

Information submitted by Hanover County Public Schools.

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