MHS lifts suspension on football program following assault investigation
School board adopts transgender bathroom policy
MECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it has referred the names of two juveniles to the Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney for prosecution after an investigation of reports of hazing on the Mechanicsville High School football team.
Christina Amano Dolan/The Local The school board’s meeting room reached full capacity last week, with a wave of citizens in attendance to witness the board’s vote on a transgender bathroom policy.
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All football activities were suspended at the school after Hanover County School Board officials were notified of the Compass Christian Church is launching the church’s second annual “Cruise-In Event” this month to benefit another family grappling with childhood cancer.The free event will take place Sunday, Sept. 18 at the church’s grounds, located at 8137 Liberty Circle in Mechanicsville. Similar to last year’s event, the morning will feature a community vehicle display, live music presented by the church’s worship band, a cotton candy cart, face painting, outdoor games and activities, and a series of raffle prizes geared toward both children and adult attendees. All cars and bikes are welcome to participate with no fee required. Bike and car registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at the start of the event, accompanied by live music, activities, free beverages and raffle opportunities.Registration will close at 10 a.m. and a live outdoor workshop service will follow. At 11 a.m., all vehicle awards and raffle prizes will be distributed. A complimentary lunch will be offered to attendees featuring a BBQ meal from Smokey Bottom BBQ.Christie Jones, the church’s outreach director, said the idea for a local Cruise-In Event was inspired by the Rappahannock Church of Christ’s annual events, which have been held for 18 years to benefit families in the surrounding community. “And we thought this is such a great thing,” Jones said. “We could do something similar, since we’re not in the same area, and help twice as After months of heated debate and consideration, the Hanover County School Board voted to adopt a controversial transgender and nonbinary bathroom and locker room policy last Tuesday.Thepolicy, which has caused intense citizen divide over its material, was originally proposed during the regularly scheduled Aug. 9 school board meeting and was the sole topic of discussion at an Aug. 16 special meeting. But while school board members offered citizens some clarity on commonly-raised questions at the second special meeting on the issue held Aug. 30, none of the people in the packed school board meeting room were allowed to speak before the policy was approved in a 5-2 vote. Ashland representative Ola J. Hawkins and John Redd, representative of the Mechanicsville District, voted against its adoption.Thepolicy was drafted under the guidance of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative Christian legal advocacy group. The school board announced its engagement with ADF in March in review of the Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) transgender student policy. The policy proposes that a student who identifies as transgender or non-binary must request access to the restroom or locker room that aligns with their gender identity but not their sex. The student and their parent or legal guardian must submit a written request to the principal of their school and any relevant information requested by school administration that may include a statement on how the student has “consistently, persistently and insistently” expressed their gender identity, signed statements from the student’s physician, therapist or licensed counselor verifying see POLICY, pg. 8
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The charges involve simple assault in violation of Virginia criminal code section 18.2-57. Because of the ages of those involved, the Sheriff’s Office will not release the names or other identification of the students involved.
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Teen Card Club at the Montpelier Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 10, noon to 1:30 p.m. Join the library for fast-paced, easy-to-learn, funto-play card games for teens. There are new games every month. Pizza and refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Montpelier Branch Library. Mystery Book Club at the Montpelier Branch Library. Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join the library for a monthly discussion on favorite mystery titles.
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Influenza at the Ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Why is the influenza vaccine important? What types of influenza does the vaccine provide protection for? Adult vaccine recommendations and vaccine answers will be provided.
Mother Goose Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library. Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading. Toddler Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a Storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers. Preschool Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Enjoy books, music, fingerplays and much more at preschool Storytime. For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver.
Bubbles with Babies at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 3 years old. Enjoy some bubbles, toys and friends.
PUP READers at the Montpelier Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Ready to transform from reluctant reader to “Ready Reader?” Sign up for a 20-minute session with Chrissie, a PUP READers reading education assistance dog. Family Storytime at the Montpelier Branch Library. Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22 & 29, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.
Upcoming programs at Hanover area Pamunkey Regional libraries
From the Heart Stitchers at the Ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 22, noon to 4 p.m. From the Heart Stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center and today has over 1899 stitchers making thousands of items for service groups across Virginia. Sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring a sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and make items for “From the Heart” every fourth Thursday. See https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.
End of the Line: The history of Virginia’s death penalty Part 1: The Ancient Era at the Ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tracing the introduction of the death penalty in 1608 with the firing squad execution of Capt. George Kendal and the hanging of the first woman in America in 1632 with Dale M. Brumfield, anti-death penalty advocate, cultural archaeologist, “American Grotesk” history teller, and author of 12 books.
Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Friday, Sept. 16, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Instant Shakespeare at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. A different way to approach Shakespeare.
Hanover Branch Library In-Person Programs Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library. Tuesday, Sept. 20, noon to 1 p.m. Join the fun group, in-person or on Zoom, to enjoy “Quiet” by Susan Cain and discuss questions about it. Registration is required for the Zoom meeting at email,Ifteredinglibcal.com/event/9433718.https://pamunkeylibrary.Themeet-linkwillbesenttotheemailregis-onedaybeforetheeventoccurs.youdon’treceiveyourremindercontactthelibrary.
Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. Friday, Sept. 16, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.
South Anna 4-H at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 18. Would you like to participate in planning community service events and hone your expressive arts skills? Learn how to get involved in community and public affairs, how to be a good role model, how to give back to your community and how to use time management skills to enjoy every part of life. Hanover Quilting Circle at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a sewing machine, supplies and current project. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories. Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in. Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join the library for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. Due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred.
End of the Line: The history of Virginia’s death penalty Part 2: Race and the death penalty at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Continuing the journey of the death penalty in the Commonwealth by discussing its roots. Black men historically were executed faster, far more often, and for crimes such as assault and highway robbery. No white man was executed for a crime against a Black person until 1997. Presented by Dale M. Brumfield, anti-death penalty advocate, cultural archaeologist, “American Grotesk” history teller and author of 12 books. Let It Grow! Investing for Teens at the Ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ages 12-18. Learn about the magic of compound interest - investing a little now to become a millionaire later with financial expert, Ted Bess. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.
3 “Must Do” Steps for Decluttering at the Ashland Branch Library. Monday, Sept. 19, 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to get unstuck from the overwhelm of your clutter using the ‘3 Must Do’ Foundational Steps in the journey to truly creating a clutter-free home. Brenda Mason Parmelee, founder/CEO of SmallerLivingHugeLife and Downsizing31, will show participants how to break free of their “Clutter Code Chains,” and “Her Rule of Four” will become a new clutter-free mantra. Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.
Join in a staged reading of a different Shakespeare play each month. September’s play is “Taming of the Shrew.” Meet at 10 a.m. to review edited scripts, decide who is playing which part, go over any important action and talk about how to handle some of the trickier language. Bring a bag lunch for break. At 3 p.m., the group will begin reading the play out loud to each other, on foot, using supplied props, getting a feel for the story through the action.
Genealogy 101: An Introduction to African American Genealogy at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Bessida Cauthorne White, Esq., a genealogist for more than 40 years and co-founder and president of the Middle Peninsula AfricanAmerican Historical and Genealogical Association, provides an introduction to African American genealogy and provide tips and strategies for getting started. Session attendees will receive multiple handouts containing relevant resources.
The plays run between one and two hours and activities will conclude by 5 p.m. Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Monday, Sept. 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library In-Person Programs Mad about Mahjong! at the Ashland Branch Library Fridays, Sept. 16 & 30, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Looking for experienced players to play with? Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the Ashland Library. 1000 Books Celebration Party at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 10, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Celebrate your children who have read their 1,000 books before kindergarten and completed the “1,000 Books before Kindergarten” program with a fun party at Ashland Library. Encanto Interactive Movie at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. If you loved “Encanto,” you’ll love it even more with fun actions to go with it. Bring a stuffed animal for the activities. Parents are invited to help younger children with participation. Registration is required at event/9178976.https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Ashland Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in the robbery of a local convenience store. On Sunday, Aug. 28 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the suspect shown in the photograph entered the Circle K located in the 10200 block of East Patrick Henry Road. The male suspect entered the store displaying a handgun and was wearing dark clothing, a blue and black mask, a black jacket with a zipper pocket on the left arm, blue gloves and red shoes. The suspect then fled the store with the cash register till containing an undisclosed amount of cash, getting in a black sedan parked on Mount Herman Road, adjacent to the store. The vehicle left the scene on eastbound Route 54/East Patrick HenryAnyoneHighway.with information about this crime or who may recognize this suspect should contact the Ashland Police Department at (804) 798-1227, Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or leave a tip at www.ashlandpolice.us. Anyone providing a tip can remain anonymous.
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On Monday, Aug. 29, investigators were following up on a tip in the hopes of locating Jasmine Hughes safe. Information was received from citizens that Hughes was seen at a business in Montpelier.
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The church identified the Roberts family through Harper’s family, with this year’s event directly benefiting Oliver Roberts. “This particular family, you know, they have been through so much with such a small child,” Jones said. “Oliver has overcome a wholeOliverlot.” was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on March 1, 2021, at 2 years old. Over the last year, he has spent 30 days in the hospital and received 10 different types of chemotherapy, orally, through his Hickman and PICC line, port and shots administered at home. He is less than a year away from the end of his treatment and is currently in the “maintenance” phase of treatment with monthly blood work, chemo infusions and daily chemo medications.
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The church also uniquely allows the child and their family to select the top three bikes and top three cars on display for the awards ceremony. Harper chose a purple truck last year as one of the winning vehicles, as purple is her favorite color.
The church’s first Cruise-In Event benefited Harper, a young girl battling cancer, and her family. The day drew a crowd of around 1,000 attendees and raised around $24,000 to directly benefit the family. According to Jones, organizers aim to spotlight each child during the events by offering them the “royal treatment,” with Harper cruising around with her family in a personalized golf cart decorated with PAW Patrol cartoons and her favorite colors along with getting her face painted for the very first time.
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“It was just a fun day for her,” Jones said. She said Harper confused the event for a birthday party, and she excitedly told everyone that she turned four on the day of the CruiseIn Event.“Shethought she aged that day,” Jones said. “She was like, ‘I’m now 4 because I had my birthday party at Compass, which was like the best birthday party ever!’”
A crowd of over 1,000 attendees popped in to last year’s Cruise-In Event on the Compass Christian Church’s lawn while enjoying a live performance by the church’s worship band.
He is considered “cancer free” at this time but due to the type of cancer, he faces a high risk of the disease returning.
The Ashland Museum starts the fall season with a look at gardens around town over the past 100 years. The museum begins a celebration of the Ashland Garden Club’s 100th anniversary by showcasing their work and programs at Fourth Fridays on Sept. 23, 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will be on display through the fall. The museum is located at 105 Hanover Avenue, Ashland, and is free and open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by appointment. To introduce the Ashland Garden Club exhibition, Miriam Green will discuss Mary Beirne, a well-known daffodil specialist. Miss Beirne lived at Rhodeen on North Center Street in Ashland and was a pioneer in hybridizing and cultivating daffodils in Virginia during the first half of the 20th century. This HistoryTalk is the first in a series of fall talks. It will be held at the SunTrust Theater in Brock Commons on the Randolph-Macon College campus on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. This is free and open to theGuidedpublic.walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20, and Tuesday, Sept. 27. Woodland is an excellent example of the rural or garden cemetery movement that began in the mid-19th century. In addition to the landscaping underway at Woodland, the cemetery has lots of stories to tell about Ashland and Randolph-Macon College. Visit ashlandmuseum.org for details and to register. Join the Ashland Museum for a night of questions and answers at Trivia Night on the third Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m at Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. No reservations needed. The winning team receives gold medals. Find out what questions and songs MC Woody and DJ Brent are digging up to test your knowledge on Sept. Photos15.from the Ashland Museum’s collaboration with Ashland Parks & Recreation at DeJarnette Park remain on display. Check out the young anglers and photographers who found the park a wonderland of water and plant life. For information on these and other events, contact the Ashland Museum by museum.org.visitingnet,ashlandmuseum@comcast.email:calling804-368-7314,orthewebsite:ashlandmany families each year because we’re both doingJonesit.” said the Rappahannock Church hosts their Cruise-In Events in the spring and Compass Church hosts theirs in the fall. This year, the event is being held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The church identified a family to benefit this year through connections from the previous year’s recipients “wanting to bless someone else and recommending them,” Jones said.
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Looking into Ashland Gardens through the Ashland Museum
Jones said Oliver’s treatments have already placed a financial burden on the family with hotel stays, travel, cost of treatments and more heavily affecting the family’s finances.
Credit card fraud, less than $200 in six months was reported in the 10200th block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.Useofprofane or threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 12000th block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 12100th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. June 27 Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10 or more was reported in the 10100th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, IdentityDoswell.theft with financial loss more than $200 was reported in the 14200th block of Hickory Oaks
Jones said this year’s activities will feature children’s activities that the two young Roberts family boys will enjoy. Oliver will cruise around with his family in his own personalized golf cart and will even receive a surprise gift – a kid’s car gator donated by James RiverJonesEquipment.said“every cent” received on the day of the event will directly benefit the Roberts family. She encourages community members who cannot attend the event in person to donate through the church’s website. To donate or for more information on the event in general, visit the website: www.compasschristianchurch.com/cruise-in.
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“We’re hoping to create an opportunity for them to have funds available that they can use to pay off the debt that they’ve already incurred, as well as to be able to help them in the future so that they… can focus on being present with their boys…and not have to stress over all of the financial burdens that come with this as well,” Jones said.
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) extends their sincerest condolences to the family of Jasmine Hughes during this difficult time. HCSO would also like to extend their sincere appreciation to the media for their efforts in quickly communicating this information to the public. They would also like to thank our community partners that shared this information on social media. Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer. Continued from pg. 3
As I write this a 322 foot tall rocket sits on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, preparing for an Aug. 29 liftoff to the moon on a lunar orbital mission designated Artemis I. The total mission is planned at 42 days, returning to splash down in the Pacific on Oct. 10.
If readers have questions about astronomy in particular (or science in general) that you would like covered in one of these columns, feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu. (I have retired from Randolph-Macon College but will continue these columns and use of that email address for the foreseeable future).
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Admission is free and open to theProceedspublic.from this event benefit Hanover Tavern Foundation with a mission to preserve, interpret and utilize Historic Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community and cultural resource center for the enjoyment of all. This year’s event sponsors are: A1 Asphalt & Paving, Anton Paar; Aries Capital Management; Blary’s Lawn & Landscaping; Blue Bell Creameries; Bradley Properties; Chick’s General Contracting; Closet Factory; CodeBlue Technology; David W. Fuller; Buddy & Patsy Fowler; Dick & Maria Denecker; Dominion Energy; Doswell Limited Partnership; eTEC Mechanical; Farmers Bank; First Bank & Trust Co.; Graybeale Construction; Last month I commemorated a 19th century astronomy professor at Vassar (born in 1818 on Aug. 1), but I didn’t tell her name. She’s Maria Mitchell, who is most famous for numerous discoveries of comets but also legendary among astronomers for reportedly sending word to the college president that she was too busy to attend when summoned to a faculty meeting.
The Milky Way arcs overhead from northeast to southwest passing through Cygnus at zenith. Just above the southwest horizon, though it may be difficult to see through horizon clutter and haze, is the constellation Sagittarius, which marks the direction toward the center of the Milky Way. Consider the geometry. With the center at the southwest horizon and our direction of travel at zenith, just below Cassiopeia at the northeast horizon is the direction away from the center and out into intergalactic space. The northwest and southeast horizons mark the directions perpendicular to the plane of the Galaxy.
Full Moon on Sept. 10 at 5:59 a.m.; Last Quarter on Sept. 17 at 5:52 p.m.; and New Moon on Sept. 25 at 4:54 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. Mars rises around midnight this month. Jupiter and Saturn are both visible all night. Fans of Mercury and Venus will have to wait – they’re not visible (too close to the sun). At midmonth, about three hours after sunset, find the Summer Triangle (Deneb, Altair, and Vega) high overhead. Cygnus is at zenith, with Deneb marking the tail of the Swan. I have noted before that this constellation lies in the direction toward which the sun is orbiting in the plane of the Galaxy. The solar system is moving at about 220 kilometers per second – but, so are the stars of Cygnus, so the shape of the constellation changes very slowly over the millennia. Vega is about 20 degrees to the west of Deneb, while Altair is about 30 degrees to the south. Turning to the northwest, see the familiar “big dipper” of Ursa Major. Following the two “pointer stars” at the end of the bowl to Polaris, the so-called North Star, you’re facing a fraction of a degree from true north. Extending the line brings you to the constellation Cepheus, which looks like an inverted crude line drawing of a house (a triangle on top of a rectangle). Here, the triangle is on the bottom. A bit to the right and below Cepheus is Cassiopeia, which looks like a W rocked back a bit counterclockwise. Follow the line of the bottom two stars (the left side of the W), and on a clear night find the faint glowing patch of the Andromeda Galaxy. As I have noted before, at a little over 2 million light years, this is the most distant object you can see with the naked eye.
The fall season kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 24 with the seventh annual Hanover AutumnFest presented by Anton Paar. AutumnFest is the Hanover Tavern Foundation’s signature community event of the year. The tavern grounds become the backdrop for a day of food, family fun and live music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features onsite smoked pork, turkey and beef brisket, Brunswick stew, side dishes and fresh pies from Hanover Tavern’s restaurant. In addition, there is local craft beer and wine, live music by the Anvil Brothers and Coleman & Fuller, as well as games and activities for the kids. Children’s activities include pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, hay slide, face painting, outdoor scavenger hunt, magic show and kids’ crafts.
Artemis II will carry a crew to lunar orbit. Artemis III is designated as a lunar landing mission. (Artemis was Apollo’s sister in Greek mythology). There will be no crew, as this is an engineering test of the fully integrated system under computer control. Atop the Space Launch System (SLS) is the new Orion space craft, which is designed to carry up to six astronauts to the Moon and beyond (and back). I’ll say more about Orion for October’s column; I will concentrate on SLS this month. SLS is the most powerful rocket booster yet designed, generating a total thrust at liftoff of 8.8 million pounds. Compare to the Saturn V that launched Apollo to the Moon with a “mere” 7.5 million pounds. The core stage (first stage) is 212 feet long and 27.6 feet in diameter. It is powered by four RS 25 rocket motors generating 418 thousand pounds of thrust each. They are fueled by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. Space afficionados will recognize these as the same motor as the space shuttle main engines. In fact, they are reusing shuttle engines for SLS, though they will not be reused again. After each shuttle flight they were swapped out for maintenance, and there are enough in inventory for at least six flights of SLS. Adjacent to the core stage are two solid rocket boosters -- each producing 3.6 million pounds of thrust. These will also be dropped in the ocean after they complete launch, much like the solid boosters for the space shuttles. The core will carry the payload and second stage into Earth orbit. The second stage is officially designated the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), which will boost the space craft to the moon, insert into lunar orbit and fire again to return home. ICPS is 45 feet long and 16.7 feet in diameter. It uses a single RL 10 hydrogen/oxygen motor which generates 24,750 pounds of thrust. This is essentially the same engine used for the Atlas V launch vehicle. Artemis I better work, or it’s unlikely we’ll see Artemis II or III. The program is years overdue and billions of dollars over budget. A failure on its first flight would make it a target for budget hawks in Congress – though a fair share of the blame for delays and cost overruns can be traced to political interference over multipleLunaradministrations.phasesforSeptember:
- Dr. George Spagna Employees at the business confirmed this information. While conducting another search of Hughes’ property on Robert Terrell Road using canines, investigators located a deceased female in the woods behind her home. The deceased female has been positively identified as Jasmine Destiny Hughes. There were no signs of foul play and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is not seeking any suspects in this case.
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Prior to exploring Hanover County, concerts and live music opportunities were not a huge priority; I could count on one hand the number of times I experienced one of life’s simplest pleasures. Admittedly falling victim to the convenience of experiencing music through a smartphone – or as far back as I can remember, a cassette player – listening to live music was an experience I never truly knew was missing.
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Most recently while attending CJ the DJ’s Music Fest last month, this realization powerfully hit hard when listening to the energetic medley of Ginny and the Tonics and Allen Cole’s magnifying saxophone. Feeling as the band’s energy was amplified by the crowd’s, with band members laughing and joking along with their listeners, the true enjoyment of experiencing live music was electric.
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Carey not only wants to use the title for projects associated with her music, she also hopes to utilize her crown on body lotions, hair care products and nail polish, just to name a few of the items tagged for the crown branding.
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If America was searching for its favorite Christmas song, I’m not sure a clear winner would emerge. After all, we are a nation of different backgrounds, cultures and, yes, generations. Ask the more experienced generations, and you may arrive at far different answers than you might receive from the younger members of society. For example, my parents valued a small 45 rpm record of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and they played it every Christmas eve on a small record player that hooked in to our television.
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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist we really need a Queen of Christmas? power of live music in the community
regarding the sounds of Christmas, a battle more personal than just favorite lyrics or which song makes you get that special feeling that finally puts you in the spirit of the season.
There’s no doubt Carey’s song is synonymous with Christmas, and its popularity has only increased since it’s release in 1994. According to Billboard, Carey’s version is the only single to chart in the #1 position in four decades, last topping the charts for several weeks beginning in late December 2019.
By Christina Amano Dolan Editor
“All I want for Christmas is You,” and there’s no doubt a rousing rendition of the song makes many finally ready for the holidays.
At some point in my life, Kenny Loggins’ “Celebrate Me Home” became one of my family’s holiday favorites, evoking a feeling of that special return to what you know best during the holidays. Point being, all three of those songs and many others have special meaning for different groups of people, but I’m not sure any of those selections would qualify for America’s favorite Christmas tune. Honestly, I’m not sure we need one. This year opens a new controversy
Perhaps this is one of the most surprising and joyous discoveries of the Hanover community. Whether attending festivals, parades, events or small gatherings, live music seems to pervade almost every corner of the community.
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No, this year’s dilemma exposes the more self-centered question of who is America’s Christmas Queen.
The unifying
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My sister and I opted more for “The Christmas Song” by Alvin and the Chipmunks in our youth, and we played that tune ad nauseam throughout the holiday season.
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While there are many theories behind why music first originated, my favorites are the ones that characterize its existence as a sort of “social glue” – originating to lift people’s spirits and unite them into a close-knit society. Even if this wasn’t the intention of the very first musician in existence, it is certainly what enriches the concertgoer’s experience today. And if you happened to attend, for example, this summer’s Hanover Tomato Festival on Friday night, you may have seen the InsideOut Band accomplish just this – unifying the diverse crowd in dance, song and infectious laughter. So if you’re a fellow music lover who has, too, fallen victim to the convenience of experiencing music through a smartphone, consider taking advantage of the plethora of community jamborees before the colder months sweep in – such as the upcoming McShin Foundation’s Recovery Fest, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity’s Harvest of Hope or the Hanover Autumnfest. There are seemingly countless other opportunities to take a pause and enjoy the unifying power of music in the community.
Recently, Mariah Carey filed suit to use the name Queen of Christmas exclusively in future seasons. She’s certainly gained fame with multiple generations with her classic Christmas song
Carey’s lawsuit did not go unnoticed after it was announced in July. Christmas artist Elizabeth Chan filed documents claiming she is the Queen of Christmas, the contention bolstered by a long list of Christmas-themed songs in her musical library. She has filed suit to block Carey’s request and explained In an age where music of any genre, any artist or any generation can be heard from the device that sits conveniently in our pockets, it is almost too easy to indulge our desire for music in the comforts of our homes. It can be easy to forget the organic sound of a guitarist’s electric picking, the swelling of a drummer’s quickening beat, or the vibration of a singer’s highest-hit note in a live performance. It can be easy to take for granted being part of a crowd’s contagious spirit, as there is nothing quite like belting your favorite lyrics in perfect (or sometimes not so perfect) synchronization with strangers who are also falling under hypnosis to the enriching sounds of live creation.
As a community that values community, it is no wonder that live performances are a common occurrence in just about any type of gathering – especially those that highlight the talents of Hanover’s own artists. Seeing the way neighbors and strangers and musicians and music lovers are drawn together, it’s wonderful to experience the art form’s unifying power.
My sister and I opted more for “The Christmas Song” by Alvin and the Chipmunks in our youth, and we played that tune ad nauseam throughout the holiday season.
Perhaps this is one of the most surprising and joyous discoveries of the Hanover community. Whether attending festivals, parades, events or small gatherings, live music seems to pervade almost every corner of the community.
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There’s no doubt Carey’s song is synonymous with Christmas, and its popularity has only increased since it’s release in 1994. According to Billboard, Carey’s version is the only single to chart in the #1 position in four decades, last topping the charts for several weeks beginning in late December 2019.
Carey not only wants to use the title for projects associated with her music, she also hopes to utilize her crown on body lotions, hair care products and nail polish, just to name a few of the items tagged for the crown branding.
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CAC Audited Circulation: 13,776.
Most recently while attending CJ the DJ’s Music Fest last month, this realization powerfully hit hard when listening to the energetic medley of Ginny and the Tonics and Allen Cole’s magnifying saxophone. Feeling as the band’s energy was amplified by the crowd’s, with band members laughing and joking along with their listeners, the true enjoyment of experiencing live music was electric.
Recently, Mariah Carey filed suit to use the name Queen of Christmas exclusively in future seasons. She’s certainly gained fame with multiple generations with her classic Christmas song
As a community that values community, it is no wonder that live performances are a common occurrence in just about any type of gathering – especially those that highlight the talents of Hanover’s own artists. Seeing the way neighbors and strangers and musicians and music lovers are drawn together, it’s wonderful to experience the art form’s unifying power.
The unifying
At some point in my life, Kenny Loggins’ “Celebrate Me Home” became one of my family’s holiday favorites, evoking a feeling of that special return to what you know best during the holidays. Point being, all three of those songs and many others have special meaning for different groups of people, but I’m not sure any of those selections would qualify for America’s favorite Christmas tune. Honestly, I’m not sure we need one. This year opens a new controversy
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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist we really need a Queen of Christmas? power of live music in the community
From the editor
“All I want for Christmas is You,” and there’s no doubt a rousing rendition of the song makes many finally ready for the holidays.
regarding the sounds of Christmas, a battle more personal than just favorite lyrics or which song makes you get that special feeling that finally puts you in the spirit of the season.
No, this year’s dilemma exposes the more self-centered question of who is America’s Christmas Queen.
Carey’s lawsuit did not go unnoticed after it was announced in July. Christmas artist Elizabeth Chan filed documents claiming she is the Queen of Christmas, the contention bolstered by a long list of Christmas-themed songs in her musical library. She has filed suit to block Carey’s request and explained In an age where music of any genre, any artist or any generation can be heard from the device that sits conveniently in our pockets, it is almost too easy to indulge our desire for music in the comforts of our homes. It can be easy to forget the organic sound of a guitarist’s electric picking, the swelling of a drummer’s quickening beat, or the vibration of a singer’s highest-hit note in a live performance. It can be easy to take for granted being part of a crowd’s contagious spirit, as there is nothing quite like belting your favorite lyrics in perfect (or sometimes not so perfect) synchronization with strangers who are also falling under hypnosis to the enriching sounds of live creation.
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Prior to exploring Hanover County, concerts and live music opportunities were not a huge priority; I could count on one hand the number of times I experienced one of life’s simplest pleasures. Admittedly falling victim to the convenience of experiencing music through a smartphone – or as far back as I can remember, a cassette player – listening to live music was an experience I never truly knew was missing.
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Editor Christina Amano Dolan........................cdolan@mechlocal.com
While there are many theories behind why music first originated, my favorites are the ones that characterize its existence as a sort of “social glue” – originating to lift people’s spirits and unite them into a close-knit society. Even if this wasn’t the intention of the very first musician in existence, it is certainly what enriches the concertgoer’s experience today. And if you happened to attend, for example, this summer’s Hanover Tomato Festival on Friday night, you may have seen the InsideOut Band accomplish just this – unifying the diverse crowd in dance, song and infectious laughter. So if you’re a fellow music lover who has, too, fallen victim to the convenience of experiencing music through a smartphone, consider taking advantage of the plethora of community jamborees before the colder months sweep in – such as the upcoming McShin Foundation’s Recovery Fest, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity’s Harvest of Hope or the Hanover Autumnfest. There are seemingly countless other opportunities to take a pause and enjoy the unifying power of music in the community.
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If America was searching for its favorite Christmas song, I’m not sure a clear winner would emerge. After all, we are a nation of different backgrounds, cultures and, yes, generations. Ask the more experienced generations, and you may arrive at far different answers than you might receive from the younger members of society. For example, my parents valued a small 45 rpm record of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and they played it every Christmas eve on a small record player that hooked in to our television.
see QUEEN, pg. 7
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George Sutton, representative of the Henry District, added that “the board fully intends to consider all relevant information” when reviewing review.documentationthespecificallyconcernstheheChickahominyrepresentativeRobertrequests.Hundley,oftheDistrict,saidisnot“100%infavorofentirepolicy”andraisedwithitslanguage,referencinglistofpossiblestudentrequiredforTheinclusionofacrimi-nalbackgroundcheckforpossiblereviewbyschooladministrationwastargetedbyseveralcitizenspeakersduringtheAug.16publicinputmeeting,whosuggest-edthatitmayinviteharmfulimplicationsoftransgenderstudentsbeingdangerous.“WhileIamintendingtosupportthepolicy,Icer-tainlydon’tthinkit’sper-fect,”Hundleysaid.“AndIdobelievethatweoweittoourfaculty,staffandstudentstohaveapolicyatthebeginningoftheschoolyear,andthat’sprimarilywhyI’msupport-ingit.”Hundleymovedtoamendtheproposedpolicytostrikethecriminalbackgroundcheckfromthelistofbul-leteditems.“AndIwouldhopeandIwouldpledgetoworkwithinterestgroupsmovingfor-wardtomakethepolicybetter through other amendments,” Hundley said. “We make amendments to policies all the time.” Sutton said he knows the overall policy is a “very sensitive issue” and said a criminal background check is “always a scary sounding word” but voiced his opposition to Hundley’s suggested amendment.“Keep in mind, when we’re considering, for example, a biological boy is going to be allowed access to the girl’s restroom and there’s any criminal activity in that person’s background that relates to this type of situation, we need to know about that. There will be people that want to know about that,” he said.The amendment did not pass with only three votes of approval from Hundley, May andReddHawkins.voiced his opposition to the overall policy prior to the board’s vote. He was not present for the meeting due to a prior commitment but participated via phoneReddcall.said he doesn’t believe the policy is “mutually acceptable to parents of transgender students and parents of cisgender students.”“I’m sympathetic to the needs of our students on each side of this issue and sympathetic to the need for a policy that will protect our teachers and administrators from exposure to lawsuits,” Redd said. “But I am not in favor of the policy that has been presented here.” After Redd’s comments, the board immediately moved into the vote, which passed 5-2 in favor of adopting the policy. The meeting adjourned immediately after the Mayvote. clarified during the meeting that the policy applies to all HCPS schools moving forward. In a press conference held by the Virginia State Conference NAACP on Aug. 24, state NAACP branches called on John Axselle, representative of the Beaverdam District, to resign from the school board and his current position as the board’s chairman in relation to the engagement of ADF in drafting the policy and other matters.Axselle told The Richmond Times-Dispatch last Tuesday that he does not plan on resigning from the board.“I’m here to serve the children… I don’t want anything else,” Axselle said. “I’ve been doing it for 27 years. If folks are upset with me and want me to resign, I’m sorry. I really am. I’m sorry. But I’ve tried to do my best for the kids. That’s all I want.”
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8 Ashland-Hanover Local September 7, 2022 a gender dysphoria diagnosis, the student’s disciplinary or criminal records and any other relevant information from interested parties. School administration may request a meeting with the student and parent or guardian to discuss the request and solicit additional information. After all relevant documentation is submitted, the principal of the school will provide a written summary of the request, along with supporting documentation, to the school board for review at its next regularlyscheduled monthly business meeting. Each request and relevant information will remain confidential, and the school board will provide their decision in writing to the parent or guardian of the student. The board can request additional information if necessary and wait to resolve the request until it obtains all relevant information.Citizens raised a series of concerns with the policy’s language during the school board’s Aug. 16 special meeting, which invited citizens to address the board on the policy.During last week’s meeting, vice chair Bob May, representative of the South Anna District, clarified that transgender and non-binary students who have had a similar request resolved in the past will not be required to complete the policy’s process.
Axselle told The TimesDispatch that the board’s “overall concern truly is all the “Ifchildren.”I’mgoing to be letting a biological male or female, in either direction OK, I would want to make sure that we know ahead of time that they don’t have any ulterior intent,” he Becausesaid.of anticipated interest from the public on this topic, the school board issued free tickets on a first come, first-served basis, with some people who couldn’t fit in the room watching the meeting on a live broadcast on a screen outside the building.Although the school board meeting did not offer the public the opportunity to weigh in on the issue again, a few parents spoke with The Local after it ended to share their thoughts on the vote. Terra Lawrence, a mother of children enrolled in HCPS, said “I am pleased that the school board made the decision to pass this policy, which I think protects parental rights and protects the privacy rights of our students.”Chris Berg, the father of a non-binary high school student in Hanover County, said he is “really disappointed in the school board.” “I really hope that they actually listen to some of the feedback from community members,” Berg said. Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Anna Bryson contributed to this article. Christina Amano Dolan/The Local From left, Robert Hundley, school board representative of the South Anna District, moves to amend the written policy to exclude a ‘criminal background check’ in the language. Bob May, representative of the South Anna District, answers a few commonly-raised questions regarding the policy. George Sutton, representative of the Henry District, voices his opposition to Hundley’s amendment that would strike a criminal background check from the policy’s list of potentially required documentation.
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By Weldon Bradshaw for the Times-Dispatch
Raiders rebound with win over Wildcats
Dave Lawrence/The Local Atlee lineman Brock Taylor (72) fights off a double-team block in the Raiders’ 38-14 win over visiting Deep Run Thursday night.
“It was a cutback that was intended to happen,” Lewis said of the quick hitter that proved the Wildcats’ undoing. “The line just made a huge hole.”
“Our No. 1 responsibility is to recreate the line of scrimmage,” said Atlee guard Brock Taylor Thursday after the Raiders dispatched visiting Deep Run 38-14. “Most importantly, we want to protect our guys in the backfield. “I don’t really care about individual success. If the scoreboard says a win, I’m fine.” Standing in the half-light outside the Raiders’ team room, Taylor, a 6-3, 285-pound junior, was speaking for Dylan Kildoo (6-1, 260), Matthew DiGiovanna (6-2, 250), Jacob Rose (6-4, 265), and James Nicholson (6-4, 270), the other big guys who man the trenches and enabled the home team to amass 365 yards on 45 plays. “That unit has grown really tight,” said Atlee coach Matt Gray. “They want to pave the way for guys like J.J. (Lewis) and Bryce (Bucholz) and protect a guy like Brooks (Hollins). They don’t get their name in the paper a lot. They’re good with that. They’re a humble group, but they’re hard-working, and they’re fun to coach.”
“Sometimes the ball rolls your way,” Gray said. “It worked out exactly the way we wanted it to.”Atlee received the secondhalf kickoff, and on its second play Lewis swept right, reversed direction, and raced 71 yards to the house. Tschantre once again drilled the extra point, his fourth of five.
On a refreshingly clear, temperate, low-humidity evening with a brilliant crescent moon looming in the western sky, Taylor and company provided the blocking that allowed Hollins to connect twice with Tae Gilpin for touchdowns and Lewis to carry 21 times for 244 yards (and three scores) and Bucholz eight times for 58. “The O-line was doing the work,” said Lewis, whose TD runs covered 55, 71, and 24 yards. “They were making everything big and driving down the field. They had everything wide Withoutopen.”allowing Deep Run to touch the football, the Raiders (1-1) scored 17 points in a 1:04 span in the second and third quarters to stretch their 14-7 lead to 31-7. A well-placed 35-yard Zachary Tschantre punt that rolled dead at the Deep Run 5-yard line set the momentumaltering sequence in motion. The Atlee defense stopped the visitors three-and-out, and Gilpin returned the ensuing punt 10 yards to the Wildcats’ 35. Five plays later, Hollins directed a laser to Gilpin just inside the back line of the end zone 15 seconds before halftime for a 14-yard score. Tschantre added the Tschantrepoint-after.thenpooched the kickoff high in the air, his teammate Iziah Riley fielded it on the Deep Run 30, and 1.5 seconds before halftime, Tschantre drilled a 37-yard field goal.
The Raiders allowed Deep Run 219 yards (139 rushing, 80 passing) on 59 plays and stopped drives on their 27 and 12 (with team defensive efforts) see RAIDERS, pg. 11
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MECHANICSVILLE — They labor in anonymity. They rarely get the kudos, but, hey, neither do they expect them.Playing in the offensive line, you see, giving their quarterback time to execute, and opening holes for their runners is a matter of pride. Their reward, they feel, is the prodigious effort they expend.
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Shaban Athuman/Times-Dispatch Above, Patrick Henry’s Jayden Brown (15) leaves Mills Godwin defenders behind in the visiting Patriots’ 32-7 victory Thursday night. Left, Patrick Henry’s Gracyn Ross (2) carries the ball past Eagle defender Logan Rhoades (12).
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— In case some folks are wondering what’s in reserve for Patrick Henry this season after losing a lot of firepower to graduation … The Patriots started on an answer by throttling Mills Godwin 32-7 in their opener on Thursday at Godwin. Several newcomers began to make their marks for Patrick Henry, along with an old one — 5-foot-7, 165-pound senior dynamo Gracyn Ross. Playing wide receiver and running back, Ross racked up 135 yards rushing and receiving and two touchdowns. He also played safety on a defense that settled in after allowing an early“We’vescore.got young guys stepping up in those roles,” Ross said. “There’s a lot of talk we lost a lot and we’re not going to be able to produce like we did. I think we’ll be just fine.” So does coach Ken Wakefield, whose team went 10-3 last season. The last loss was 16-14 in the region final to eventual Class 4 state champ Varina.Voters in The TimesDispatch preseason Top 10 were uncertain about PH, ranking it ninth. Wakefield, though, has gone 26-8 in his first three seasons with the Patriots and has established them among the area’s top programs. He expects to stay“Everybody’sthere. looking at us,” he said. “The reality is we have talent here. We’re extremely confident as a coaching staff we can coach our kids up to play at a high level. … My expectation is for us to be competitive regardless of the year. “I think this team will slowly and surely continue to get better as the season progresses.”
Godwin, which opened its season last week with a 20-7 victory over Kecoughtan (Hampton), went 85 yards on its second possession and took a 7-0 lead on Daniel Viener’s 31-yard pass to Nick Clark (four catches, 81 yards). Good field position on the kickoff and a facemask penalty helped PH reach the Godwin 33 on the next possession. Junior starting quarterback Grayson Johnson was in until that point, but Wakefield, feeling his team “needed something a little different,” inserted junior quarterback Jayden Brown. Brown’s second play was a 30-yard TD strike to Jeremiah Grant on a slant route. His second pass was an 8-yard completion, and his third was to Ross in the flat that Ross turned into a 50-yard TD. Ross shed a tackler on the sideline, ignoring a facemask in the process. Brown stayed in thereafter, finishing 8 of 13 for 141 yards and three TDs. Playing cornerback, he also knocked away a pass in the end zone on defense. Johnson, who also plays linebacker, was 1 of 3 for 15 yards and had 28 yards rushing on eight“Eachcarries.quarterback has different strengths, and we’re going to continue to play them both as the season goes on,” Wakefield said.Ross started last season at wide receiver and about half the season in the secondary. Wakefield describes him as pound for pound the strongest player in the state. He can deadlift more than 500 pounds and squat more than 400. His hands are a strength, too, latching onto a 26-yard TD pass after juggling it against tightAlongcoverage.with the catches, Ross had 59 yards on 13 carries. Shamar Williams added 72 yards rushing, including a 35-yardGrant,TD.a6-3 junior, also had a nice evening. He caught five passes for 72 yards and used his length in the secondary to disrupt some passes. PH intercepted two passes, one of which sophomore Montrell James took 51 yards for a score. “If you asked going in this game, ‘Who’s Jeremiah Grant?’ Well, people will find out he’s a good football player,” Wakefield said.“We don’t ever talk about rebuild. That’s not what we do. We continue to grow and we continue to get better each see PATRIOTS, pg. 11
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
R-MC has questions, gets answers in win
PATRIOTS CORRECTION: Due to a miscommunication, Atlee golfer Teddy Buchanan was misidentified as J.P. Burkett in a photo caption in the sports section of the Aug. 24 edition of The Local. We regret the error. and 14 (with a Gilpin interception).“Winning is fun,” Gray said. “That’s why you work so hard. You have to go through the process to put yourself in a position to win and then take that product on the field and compete. They did that tonight. I’m proud of them.” Weldon Bradshaw can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. Deep Run 0 7 0 7 — 14 Atlee 7 17 7 7 — 38 ATL — Gilpin 21 pass from Hollins (Tschantre kick) ATL — Lewis 55 run (Tschantre DRkick)— Taylor 35 pass from Gauch (Vantre kick) ATL — Gilpin 14 pass from Hollins (Tschantre kick) ATL — FG Tschantre 37 ATL — Lewis 71 run (Tschantre ATLkick) — Lewis 24 run (Tschantre DRkick)— Taber 3 run (Vantre kick)
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Randolph-Macon scored touchdowns on all five first half possessions and did not punt until late in the fourth quarter of a 49-7 rout of North Carolina Wesleyan in the first meeting ever between the two schools. “I thought they played well,” said head coach Pedro Aruzza of his new tandem. “I thought they had their best week yet this week. Yeah, it was good.” Ihle got the start and led Randolph-Macon (1-0) on a seven-play, 70-yard drive, capped by a 2-yard touchdown run. Late in the first quarter, a 76-yard drive ended with Ihle powering his way to the end zone from 15 yards out. That drive also showed off Ihle’s arm, as he hit speedy wideout David Wallis for a 47-yardAftercompletion.aNickHale 1-yard scoring run made it 21-0 in the second period, it was Campanale who connected with Wallis on a 71-yard touchdown strike. Just 23 minutes into the game, the rout was on. Ihle would connect with Zach Bowman on a 4-yard pass to finish the first-half scoring, as the Yellow Jackets took a 35-0 lead to the half. Campanale led two scoring drives in the second half, throwing touchdown passes to Davis Clemmons and Jo JoNorthMarinella.Carolina Wesleyan (0-1) scored their lone touchdown in the third quarter on a 1-yard run by Trevon Crank. The Battling Bishops were held to 237 yards total offense, all of it in the air. Randolph-Macon ran 65 plays, 48 of them on the ground, churning out 284 of their 523 total yards on the legs of five different tailbacks, along with both Defensively,quarterbacks.role players from 2021 stepped up to center stage. Silas James lead the team with five tackles. The Yellow Jackets sacked quarterback Chaz Hirschman four times.
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week. Every team in the country loses kids every year. We don’t ever look at it as we lost a lot of guys. Those other guys have to be ready to play.”
PH — Ross 50 pass from Brown (Crabbe kick) PH — Ross 26 pass from Brown (kick failed) PH — James 51 interception return (Crabbe kick)
RUSHING PH: Williams 17-72, Ross 13-59, Johnson 8-28, Brown 2-8, Others 2minus-18; MG: Eakes 11-33, Brown 6-23, Clark 3-12, Others and team 7- minus-18. PASSING PH: Johnson 1 for 3, 15 yards, 0 TDs, 0 interceptions; Brown 8-13141-3-0; MG: Viener 15-27-117-1-2; Roberts 2-7-29-0-0. RECEIVING PH: Ross 2-76, Grant 5-72, Henderson 2-8; MG: Clark 4-81, Berry 3-38, Busbee 3-22, Others 7-5. Continued from pg. 10
RUSHING DR: Miller 19 carries, 97 yards, Taber 3-11, Paster 8-10, Taylor 2-7, Kaitsounis 3-6, Gauch 3-6, Barnes 1-2; ATL: Lewis 21-244, Bucholz 8-58, Hollins 1-0. PASSING DR: Gauch 5 completions, 20 attempts, 1 interception, 80 yards; ATL: Hollins 7-15-0-63. RECEIVING DR: Taylor 1 reception, 35 yards, David 2-29, Centeno 1-10, Kaitsounis 1-6; ATL: Gilpin 2-35, Holmes 3-13, Clark 1-10, Whitehead 1-5. Continued from pg. 9
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference schedule begins Oct. 1 at home against Guilford.
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The game film will certainly show Arruza and his staff where adjustments need to be made, and the inevitable bevy of improvement for a team just one game into a season filled with the hope of earning their first NCAA Division III championship berth since 2018. Arruza is taking an excellent approach to this first month of play.“We’ve got to get better over the course of the next four weeks, and develop some guys,” Arruza noted. “We really have to evaluate some guys, find out who can play, because it’s going to be a gauntlet down the stretch.”The Yellow Jackets head to Washington, D.C., Saturday for their first game at Catholic University since 2016. They’ll then return to Day Field on Sept. 17 to host Southern Virginia University ahead of an early bye week on Sept. 24.
ASHLAND — Against the backdrop of the nearly completed Duke Hall, the 135th Randolph-Macon College football team took to Day Field Saturday evening with looming questions. Specifically, who would be their quarterback? With Presley Egbers departed and Brecht Heuchan injured, the duo that led the Yellow Jackets to an average of 41 points per game a year ago were replaced with veteran senior Andrew Ihle and transfer Drew Campanale.Andthe beat went on.
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TOWNOFASHLAND NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING Pleasetakenoticethatonthe20thdayofSeptember,2022,at7:00p.m.attheAshlandTownHall,121 ThompsonStreet,Ashland,VA,theAshlandTownCouncilwillconductpublichearingsforthepurposeof receivinginput,andmayproviderecommendationsonthefollowing: CPA2022-03LUCKFARMMARKET ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requestsaComprehensivePlan Amendment(CPA)tochangethefuturelanduseclassificationfromOpenSpacetoNeighborhoodCommercial forthepropertyidentifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.Thepropertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandis locatedalongthewesternlineofWestPatrickHenryRoad/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthe southernlineofLuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicantintendstodeveloparestaurantandfarmersmarket-style grocerystore. REZ22-0414&ORD2022-04LUCKFARMMARKET
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12 Ashland-Hanover Local September 7, 2022 LEGALDISPLAYADS LEGALDISPLAYADS LEGALDISPLAYADS LEGALDISPLAYADS LEGALDISPLAYADS Forthelatestin CommunityNews, BusinessNews, Sportsandmore, read Ashland-Hanover Local! ThisisYOUR Community. ThisisYOUR newspaper Youcanreach usat (804)746-1235 PublicNotice Noticeisherebygiventhat theHanoverCountyBoardof Supervisorshasset Wednesday, September14,2022at2:00P.M., intheBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia, astheday,date,time,andplacefora RegularBoardMeeting.
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AUTUMNFEST allegations and began its own investigation. Mechanicsville High School principal Charles Stevens issued an announcement Friday that the football program will resume. The investigation began on Aug. 19 after the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip of an assault of students at the school. The complaint alleged that upperclassmen on the football team targeted other MHSStevens,students.in a message to faculty, staff and students, said that the football program would resume following the release of the sheriff’s office announcement.“Asyouknow, we made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend football practices and games due to serious allegations of misconduct within the program and subsequent investigations,” Stevens wrote. “I can now share with you that this important and timeconsuming work has concluded. We are confident that a thorough accounting of the misconduct concerns within the program has taken place. We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners at the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, we are resuming football activities, effective immediately.” In the statement, Stevens said he was unable to share specific details about the investigation due to confidentiality laws involving juveniles and protected employee personnel records, but he added that those found to be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and/or school board policy are being held fully accountable.“Moving forward, our first priority is to begin to establish a positive, supportive culture for the entire football program,” Stevens added. “We will be working with Coach [Shane] Reynolds, his coaching staff, and players to establish team norms and will be holding various team building activities and trainings in an effort to build that strong culture.” In its announcement, the sheriff’s office pointed out that it was the only entity involved in the criminal investigation and that it had no role in the decision to temporarily suspend the football program. The office also thanked the Mechanicsville High School staff, parents and students for their cooperation with the investigation.TheHanover County School Board launched its own parallel investigation into the allegations, but has not commented on the results of thatAnyoneinquiry.with further information about this case is asked to contact HCSO 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 methods are anonymous. Christina Amano Dolan can be reached at cdolan@ mechlocal.com. Continued from pg. 1
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Hanover County will honor first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001 with a special ceremony at the historic Hanover Courthouse beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include county and Town of Ashland officials and representatives of Hanover Fire/
ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requestsa rezoningfromRR-1ResidentialRuraltoB-4NeighborhoodCommercialwithproffersfortheproperty identifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.Thepropertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandislocatedalong thewesternlineofWestPatrickHenryRoad/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthesouthernlineof LuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicantintendstodeveloparestaurantandfarmersmarket-stylegrocerystore. ThefuturelanduseisOpenSpace. CUP22-0627A&CUP22-0627BLUCKFARMMARKET
ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requests approvaloftwo(2)ConditionalUsePermits(CUP)forthepropertyidentifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.The propertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandislocatedalongthewesternlineofWestPatrickHenry Road/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthesouthernlineofLuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicant intendstodevelopafarmersmarket-stylegrocerystore(CUP22-0627A)andarestaurantover2,500square feet(CUP22-0627B),whicharepermitteduseswithconditionalusepermitspursuanttoAshlandTownCode Section21-112(ae)and(al)intheB-4,NeighborhoodCommercialzoningdistrict. CopiesofCPA2022-03,REZ22-0414,ORD2022-04,CUP22-0627A,andCUP22-0627Bmaybeobtainedby contactingTownHallat(804)798-1073,MondaythroughThursday,7:30a.m.to6:00p.m.Writtencomments maybesubmittedtoplanning@ashlandva.govormailedtoTownofAshland,POBox1600,Ashland,VA23005. Allinterestedpersonsmayattendandexpresstheirviews.Anypersonwithadisabilityrequiringassistance inordertoparticipateinthispublichearingisaskedtocontactTownHallinadvance,sothatappropriate arrangementscanbemade.
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Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistricttoRS(c),SingleFamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditionsonGPIN7768-45-3682, consistingofapproximately11.74acres,andlocatedonthenorthlineofRockyRidgeRoad(StateRoute648)atitsintersectionwithDoe CrossingLane(privateroad).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasSuburbanGeneral(1.5to3dwelling unitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldpermitthecreationofoneadditionalbuildinglotforfamilyforagrossdensityofone (1)dwellingunitper5.87acres.(PUBLICHEARING)
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Friday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 10 St. Ann’s Catholic Church Yard Sale will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 105 S. Snead Street, Ashland, VA 23005 (Inside - Rain/Shine). Proceeds will benefit familes in crisis.
Sunday, Sept. 25 Enon United Methodist Church is hosting a “Homecoming” celebrating 185 years at 10:30 a.m. More information is available at 804746-4719 or enonumc.org.
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Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions
The Pamunkey Woman’s Club is kicking off their new year with a therapy dog program at 1 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Their speaker will be Karla Allen, coordinator of counseling for Hanover County Public Schools, and her certified therapy dog, Brady. She will talk about adopting Brady, a 2 year old yellow Labrador retriever, his journey of training and his rewarding work with students. The club invites women in the community to join them for this exciting program. For more information, contact Bonnie Walter, the club’s membership chairman, at 804-650-0391.
Saturday, Sept. 10
The Veterans Administration (VA) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will conduct a VA Claims Clinic and Benefit Information Session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NAACP King William Branch, located at 694 Sharon Road, Suite K, King William, VA, 23086.
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Saturday, Oct. 1 St. Paul Lutheran Church is seeking vendors for their 2022 Fall Craft Sale. This event will be rain or shine and held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8100 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will need to bring their own table, chair and tent and cannot sell food or quilts. Vendor spaces offered will be outside and are limited to a first come/first serve basis. The cost to rent a 9’x16’ space is $25. Vendors should contact Debbie Harris at Saintpaul.sec@ gmail.com to sign up or call the church office at 804-427-7500.
The McShin Foundation is holding its 18th annual Recovery Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. at Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Club, 13497 Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover. The festival will feature an ice cream truck, music, people’s choice BBQ cook off, kid’s activities, special speakers, KCBS BBQ cook off, cornhole tournament, vendors, gold chipping contest and The Local Cup coffee truck. Contact honesty@ mcshin.org for more information.
Topics of discussion will include changes in VA policy and processes, Health Care Eligibility/ Caregivers Program, Women’s Veterans Program, Burial and Memorial Benefits. Veterans who are interested in filing a claim must bring DD-214 and a recent VA decision letter. All military veterans, spouses and dependents are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Lonnie O. Pierce, Sr. at: 410-991-5871 or ajplop@ yahoo.com.
Walnut Grove Baptist Church, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, will be conducting classes Wednesday mornings with open enrollment from Sept. 14, 2022 through May 17, 2023. Classes will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office: (804) 746-5081 or Frank at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or 804-402-7701. The classes are free but they ask the students to purchase the books required for their class. Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland 2 miles west of U.S. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Ashland-Hanover Local September 7, 2022 15 EMS, the Hanover Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department. The public is invited to attend. In addition to special remarks, the event will include the reading of the names of public safety lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and a ringing of the bell in memory of their sacrifices.
Cool Spring Baptist Church, located at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville, is hosting an “Understanding Dementia” workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 804-789-5510.
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Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. Visit www. allsoulsva.org.AHealing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. Contact 804-7465081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.OutsidetheWalls, 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. Contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin. org. Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.TheAmerican Legion Post 175, located at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, holds a “Meet and Greet, Coffee and Donut” event from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday for the community and perspective members to meet members and learn about what they do for the community. Visit http://www. post175.org/. Wednesdays Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information. Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com.Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Road Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com. New Highland Baptist Church hosts open basketball gym time for adults in the Christian Life Center (CLC) starting at 7:30 PM. The church Continued from pg. 12
The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter will be meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA. Contact President Ed Taylor with any questions: 804398-3759.
The Catholic Church of the Redeemer, located at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, is hosting its 25th Annual Giant Indoor Yard & Bake Sale for Haiti from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. All proceeds benefit their ministry with Haiti. To donate, volunteer or for more information, Haiti-Ministry.http:www.churchredeemer.org/visit: Saturday, Sept. 17 Hope Community Church will present the Big Event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 8391 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116. The event will feature food trucks (offering options for every taste and price range), inflatables, corn hole, a DunkTank, prize giveaways, friendly competitions and more for the whole family. Hope to see you there. For more information, visit the website: https:// www.hopenow.cc/.WoodsideFarms is hosting a Classic Car Display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10447 Woodside Farms Drive, Glen Allen, VA, 23059. Together with the Central Virginia British Car Club & Boomtown Radio, they will be hosting some of the best classic cars in the land in The Red Barn along with the farm’s monthly popup farm stand. The event will feature farm-fresh produce, local vendors, music, prizes, a grab & go-style lunch, and some amazing rides. For more information, visit the net/classic-car-display.https://www.woodsidefarms.website: Sunday, Sept. 18 Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2300 Dumbarton Road in Henrico, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The church is reaching out to all current and former members to come celebrate and walk down memory lane together. Service starts at 10:45 a.m. Visit the church’s website at www.hatcherchurch.org for moreCompassdetails. Christian Church, located at 8137 Liberty Circle, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111, is hosting its second annual Cruise-in Event on Sunday, Sept. 18 to benefit a young boy from Ruther Glen, Virginia, who has been battling cancer since he was 2 years old.
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One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.
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Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap. gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or james.wright@vawg.cap.gov. Fridays The Building Bridges group of Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The group’s mission is to bring a message of hope and recovery to those suffering from addiction issues. They meet on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Visit rvana.org.
is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. Use the side back entrance to enter. Contact Jeff Fitzgerald at jkfitzgerald@comcast. net with any questions.
To make a reservation, call: 804537-5050.Haunted Tavern Tour at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. The event will feature a guided ghost tour of the historic tavern. The cost is $10 per person. To register or for more information, visit the tavern’s website: www.hanovertavern.org.HanoverAutumnfest presented by Anton Paar at the Hanover Tavern on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family festival will feature food, beer, games, crafts and a petting zoo. The event is free admission.Speaker Series: In Sickness and in Health: The Marriage of Patrick Henry and Sarah Shelton at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Author Mark Couvillon will discuss his newest book. The event is free admission. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling: 804-5375050.
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Brandi said her husband, Jeremy, was inspired to buy into the Detail Garage franchise after purchasing his first Chemical Guys product. Despite the pair’s existing thriving landscaping business keeping them busy, the two decided to try their hand at owning and operating their favorite auto care shop amid the COVID-19 pandemic.“Iwaslike, ‘Who does this? Who opens a detail store during a pandemic in the winter in Virginia?’” she said. But the Sheltons’ first store saw immediate success from the Fredericksburg shop’s grand opening, located at 4114 Lafayette Boulevard, on Dec. 12, 2020. Shelton said the Fredericksburg location’s grand opening produced almost 300 transactions that day. “I knew that day… the community needed this because of just the outpouring of support we had that first day,” she said. The pair decided to open another Detail Garage shop in Ashland in June 2020, located at 9456 Charter Gate Drive, as a high percentage of their Fredericksburg customers were commuting from the Richmond area. “I think our goal right now is one a year until we’re at five or six stores,” she said, adding they hope to expand to Gainesville, south of Richmond and other areas. She said it has been “amazing” opening up Detail Garages as they have been able to connect and get involved with the community, conducting backto-school drives, Christmas drives and supporting local clubs, sports teams and shows through monetary donations. They additionally put together “Cars and Coffee” events on the last Sunday of the month at the Fredericksburg shop and the second Saturday of the month at the Ashland shop.
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Shelton said she believes their family’s shops offer a uniquely intimate experience despite being a chain store, as they strive to connect with community members as if they are part of the family. “That’s how we are with every customer – you feel like you’re family once you walk in and once you leave,” she said. She said they even keep their communication sources completely open, typically answering questions on the phone until 1 or 2 a.m. from customers regarding their products. Shelton also enjoys giving Hot Wheels toy cars to every child that walks through the shop, bringing one of her three dogs to entertain customers and chatting with anyone that walks through the door. “This is our life and we all love it,” she said. “My kids at any given day, if they’re not in school… they’re right in here withBothus.” stores offer classes twice a month on polishing, paint correcting and others. For more information about either location, visit the Facebook pages: Detail Garage Fredericksburg or Detail Garage Richmond. For more information on Detail Garage in general, visit the franchise’s website: age.com/.https://www.detailgar-
Editor Heritage Music Series: Danny Jams at the Hanover Tavern on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature live music on the patio and $7.49 burgers. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call: 804-5375050 Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at the Hanover Tavern on Friday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature Oktoberfest beers, German food and live music. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required.
Shelton family’s Detail Garage shops thrive in local communities
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By Christina Amano Dolan
Contributed photo Brandi and Jeremy Shelton have organized community drives at their Detail Garage shops, including a Christmas and BTS supply drive, to benefit their fellow community members
The Sheltons draw crowds of car enthusiasts to their monthly Cars & Coffee events held at their Detail Garage shops in Fredericksburg and Ashland.
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Brandi and Jeremy Shelton have jumped into the Detail Garage franchise, bringing the popular auto care store to local communities in Fredericksburg, Ashland and beyond with their family-run business quickly booming. Detail Garage is an auto care store that provides auto enthusiasts with car care, professional auto detailing supplies, detailing equipment, car care accessories and training. The franchise currently has 70 stores and counting nationwide.
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