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a community partnership between Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF), Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and HCPS to offer financial assistance to teachers in need of school supplies for students and classrooms.
The Tools 4 Teachers program delivers school supplies ordered
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The Tools 4 Teacher store is gearing up for its second school year with exciting plans underway to expand the program’s reach into Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS).
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Budesky said in addition to the first responders who lost their lives during the attacks, there have been over 7,000 U.S. military deaths and over 52,000 related injuries sustained in the “War on Terror.”
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Safety Color Guard offered a presentation of colors at the start of the ceremony, which was followed by a powerful performance of the National Anthem by Hanover Junior Idol Rebekah Turner.
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County and Town of Ashland officials, public safety personnel and partners invited the community last week to join them in remembrance of the heroic first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Hanover County 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held on the morning of Friday, Sept. 9 in front of the Historic Hanover Courthouse, which stood adorned with American flags in honor of the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks marked on Sunday.
“Today, we honor the courage of those who put themselves in harm’s way to save the people they never knew,” Budesky added.
Thanks to an outpour of community support and a recently-secured inventory space at the Arc of Hanover Thrift Store, the store has significantly grown since the start of 2022. With an abundance of donations waiting on the shelves and a refined program, the
by middle school teachers from September to April of the year.
“I thank you for joining us today as we remember and as we never forget the nearly 3,000 beautiful lives that were taken from us far too soon on Sept. 11, 2001,” said county administrator John Budesky before the crowd of attendees. “We’re joined today at our historic
courthouse to pay respect and to renew our faith that binds us together as one Hanover and as one American family.”
store is seeking to build its volunteer base to induce even greater change in the community and expand into HCPS high schools this year.
Public safety officials from Hanover Fire-EMS, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department line up to read aloud the names of public safety lives lost in the 9/11 attacks.
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Tools 4 Teachers store is seeking volunteers for school year
MCEF President Pat Hubert said they are running the program under a similar model to last year’s with various changes made to expand operations.
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20th of each month and closes the last day of each month. Orders will be shipped out each month beginning in October and must be completed and delivered by the 10th of the month following the closing date.
The ordering process opens up the
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military as an active airman and member of the Virginia Air National Guard, “culminating in his selection as the State Command Chief,” the award
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Photos courtesy of the Hanover County Bessida Cauthorne White will present the Sept. 21 segment, “Genealogy 101: Climbing Your Family Tree – An Introduction to African American Genealogy.”
Robert N. Barnette Jr., a Mechanicsville resident of almost 30 years and Vietnam War veteran, received national recognition last month for his many years of dedicated service to the Virginia Air National Guard, U.S. military and local communities.
In 2004, she co-founded the Middle Peninsula African-American Historical and Genealogical Association and currently serves as its president. She teaches genealogy at Rappahannock Community College and is also a co-founder of the Greater Richmond, Virginia Chapter of the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society (AAHGS). She serves or has served on the boards of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, the Library of Virginia Foundation, and the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society.
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Barnette received this distinction due to his “outstanding dedication, selfless service and legacy of distinguished service” to the U.S.
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Black Heritage Society launches fall Historical Guest Speaker Lecture
The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, Inc. invites the public to attend a new Historical Guest Speaker Lecture Series that was first initiated in February and March 2022 in partnership with the Pamunkey Regional Library.This Hybrid Historical Initiative was introduced at that time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the welcomed feedback from the Pamunkey Regional Library and the community, the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, in collaboration with the Ashland Museum and the Pamunkey Regional Library, is looking forward to continuing the ongoing fall segments of the Historical Guest Speaker Lecture
This talk will provide tips and strategies for beginning family research. It will include an overview of basic genealogy terms and tools, the use of public and private records, internet sources, oral history and DNA. Techniques and resources that are unique to African American research will be discussed with special attention given to tracing African Americans back to the period of slavery. Session attendees will receive multiple handouts containing relevant resources.Agenealogist for more than 40 years, Bessida Cauthorne White is the family historian for 10 families, manages DNA results for more than 40 persons, is widely sought as a presenter and has conducted workshops on genealogy and family reunion planning. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Virginia State College, now Virginia State University, in 1969. She then received a Juris Doctorate from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1980. She was the first black person and the first woman to serve as president of the Student Bar Association at College of William and Mary. She became the first black woman to serve on the bench in Virginia when appointed a substitute judge of the General District Court of the City of Richmond in 1983.
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Hisstates.extensive career began in 1971 amid the Vietnam War after enlisting in the U.S. Air Force and serving in a series of overseas assignments.Barnette went on to graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in public safety and secured a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in general administration – all while raising a family, holding several positions as safety engineer for various companies, and serving in the Virginia Air National Guard. Barnette was deployed for seven months in Louisiana for Operation Desert Storm in the early 90s, returned to his civilian job as safety engineer for DuPont after his deployment and continued his committed service to the guard throughout his life.He progressed throughout the guard as a firefighter, deputy fire chief, first ser-
TheSeries.first installation of the new series was held Sept. 7 at the Ashland Branch Library. Titled “Early AfricanAmerican Schools in Hanover County,” the program invited the public to absorb first-hand oral histories and perspectives. This “Back-to-School” first segment featured Mr. Earl J. Hunter Jr.; the Rev. Dr. Evans C. White Jr; and Harold Stills Sr.
Of the 18 various awards and medals awarded each year during the conference and expo, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals with distinguished and prolonged service accomplishments on behalf of EANGUS, to include contributions and service at the national, area or state level.
Barnette receives National Guard recognition for exceptional service
Library will host “Genealogy 101: Climbing Your Family Tree – An Introduction to African American Genealogy” on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. This program will have limited capacity and requires registration with the Ashland Branch Library.
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) awarded Barnette, who is a retired Virginia Air National Guard chief master sergeant, with the Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service Awards on Aug. 10 during the 51st annual Conference and Expo of EANGUS held in Little Rock, EANGUSArkansas.works to improve and protect the benefits of those serving in the National Guard and their families. The association was established in 1970 with 23 participating states and now represents all 54 states and territories, with a constituency base of over 414,000 and thousands of retired members, according to the EANGUS website.
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geant, human resource advisor and eventually became the 10th command chief master sergeant of the Virginia Air National Guard and the first African American to serve in the role. He retired from the guard in 2003 after 26 years of service.“Ihadn’t planned on staying in the National Guard that long but met some good people, they thought I had the right skills and we just hit it off and had fun from there,” Barnette said. He said one of the most enjoyable aspects of his service was traveling all over the world for assignments, such as to Thailand, Germany, Hawaii, Philippines, Guam and others.“I enjoy to travel,” Barnette said. “I used to have a saying: ‘When I go to the airport and folks recognize me, that meant I was in the right place.’”Barnette was nominated by the Virginia National Guard Auxiliary for the EANGUS Meritorious Service Award for going “well beyond the call for promoting the work, membership and legislative endeavors of the Enlisted and State Auxiliary,” the nomination states. He served as president of the Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association (VNGEA) from 2012 and 2016 and was “influential in the success of the [VNGEA] Auxiliary.”Barnette included the auxiliary in discussions, decisions, meetings, emails and any correspondence that related to the Virginia National Guard in general. He was the first president to involve the auxiliary in the VNGEA business
Hunter is a past Hanover County and Virginia School Board president and member. White is the pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Aylett and co-author and co-publisher of “Eastern Hanover County Churches, Schools, & Organizations: A Brief History from A Black Perspective,” which was written in 1985 with the help of Rose B. White. Stills is a retired Hanover County educator, assistant principal and administrator in Human Resources.TheHanover County Black Heritage Society encourages the community to also share their stories, as school and life experiences will be reflected upon by students and employees of the Hanover County Public School system and from where they drew inspirations for life. An Encore Presentation of the program will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library.
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was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver has been identified as a licensed juvenile.
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Once on scene, deputies met with the victim and observed damage to their vehicle from apparent multiple gunshots. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of this incident.
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Out of respect for the family and due to the driver’s age, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing the decedent’s
On Monday, Sept. 5, deputies responded to the 14500 block of West Patrick Henry Road (Route 54) for a single-vehicle crash.
Investigators seek to identify shooting suspect
The Hanover County Voter Registration & Elections Office will host a Citizen Workshop on Redistricting and New Legislation on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Administration Building’s Board Room at 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069.They will be discussing the redistricting process and how it has changed the voting precincts, as well as the new laws for this November’s midterm elections.For more information, contact the Voter Registration and Elections office at (804) 365-6080 or hanovervoting@ hanovercounty.gov.
Information submitted by Lt. James Cooper, information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
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Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
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uling to enhance communication among volunteers and offer an easy-to-navigate platform. People will be able to sign up for a number of volunteer opportunities through SignUpGenius and select the length of the shift theyAroprefer.
und three volunteers are needed to pick, check and pack orders toward the beginning of each month, which typically takes about four hours depend ing on the number of orders. Since they are transitioning from semi-monthly shipping to monthly shipping this school year, the number of orders processed for one delivery may increase and additional time may be required
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Monetary donations can be made on either the M org/)ACES(https://www.4mcef.com/)CEFor(https://aceshanover.websites.
More information on the Tools 4 Teachers program can be found on both websites.Those interested in volunteering for or donating to the Tools 4 Teachers store can visit either website for information, email Office@4MCEF.com, or call 804-365-4300 with any questions.
“It was so exciting to receive a bag of supplies from you this morning! I know our students will benefit from this gift, but beyond the practical aspects, it energizes me to think that this is a community which is ready and eager to support its classrooms and teachers. Thank you most especially for that encouragement! Thank you for the Tools,” an anonymous note stated
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munity members to consider donating the following school supplies to help decrease the personal investment teachers make every year: reams of colored card stock, colored pencils, black pens, red pens, expo markers, adult scissors, white index cards, colored index cards, stickie notes, boxes of tissues, labels, binders, magnets, magnet clips, colored duct tape, pencils, notebook paper, highlighters, markers, a bag with a variety of incentive items, colored construction paper, wall hanging putty, birthday certificates, accomplishment certificate, packs of glue sticks, reusable water bottles, large post it tablets, earbuds, subject notebooks, picture hangers, stress balls, cups, erasers, colored pencils, wooden toothpicks, scotch tape and dividers.
Photo by Christina Amano Dolan) The Tools 4 Teachers office and inventory is located at the back of the Arc of Hanover Thrift Store, located at 10193 Washington Highway, Glen Allen and has been expanding since the store’s official opening in July with an influx of donated school supplies.
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Two to three volunteers will be needed during the month for a four-hour shift to tidy up the storeroom, identify items need ing replenishment and prepare for the next delivery.
“This summer, we were kind of wondering… knowing what we have left over from last year what’s going to happen, because summer has just been wonderful,” Hubert said, particularly noting the “phenomenal” contributions of MCEF and ACES churches over the summer.
through Amazon or other stores.“Now with this inventory over the summer, we have enough probably to make one to two months deliveries with what we have on the shelf now,” Demilta said. He added this change also enhances the need for a larger volunteer base.
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Two volunteers are needed one or two days a month to receive and inventory donations, place them on the shelves and enter the quantities into an Excel spreadsheet.
Ron Demilta, the store’s logistics manager and head volunteer, said they previously waited until all orders were submitted and then “scramble” to purchase any remaining items needed to fulfill requests
Item donations can be dropped off at either MCEF, located at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville, or ACES, located at 507 Caroline Street # B in Ashland
If the store succeeds in reaching the four HCPS high schools this year, available volunteer shifts will multiply with two sets of deliveries each month.Demilta said the abundance of positive feedback received from educators reveal how essential the growing program is for teachers and students in the community.
“I could tell from the smiles on the staff’s faces and the notes from the teachers that they write themselves that the appreciation is immense,” Demilta said Anonymous notes of appreciation sent by teachers were on display during the Tools 4 Teachers store’s ribbon cutting ceremony on June 25.
All work is performed in the back of the Arc of Hanover Thrift Store building, located at 10193 Washington Highway in GlenHAllen.
ubert said the biggest change from last year is the amount of donations pouring in from the community.
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There are bewitching events for children and adults alike, including: Kids Trick-or-Treat in all Ashland neighborhoods. Plus, play the scavenger hunt for prizes.
Proceeds from the Faire go back to the community in the form of nonprofit support and scholarships for Hanover County Public Schools, the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, and Randolph-Macon College.
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Since 1982, this nonprofit community festival has brought people of all ages to play, enjoy strawberries, visit friends, listen to music, see animals and shop for unique items and special treats - rain or shine. Best of all, the Faire is free.
The Faire supports local nonprofits by reducing their booth fees and offering these groups an opportunity to raise funds. In addition, nonprofit groups who help run the Faire receive funds through a “Grants for Work” program.
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Upcoming 41st Ashland Strawberry Faire is recruiting volunteers
“We can use many different skills to help us run the Faire, and – as a bonus – we are a fun group of people!” said board member Dani Stockwell.
For more information, email info@ashlandstrawberryfaire.com or call 804-997-1946.
The Faire is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland.
There are many volunteer opportunities available, including vendor registration, vendor check-in, food and booth judges, grounds set-up, Kid Zone helpers, clean-up and more.
“The heartbeat of the Faire is our volunteers, and we can always use more people to help us,” said Sharon Chidsey, president of the Ashland Strawberry Faire Board of Directors.
take on a spooky glow for the long weekend.“Weinvite you to explore the mysteries of historic Downtown Ashland,” said Maggie Longest, executive director of Downtown Ashland Association. “It is sure to be a spooktastic Halloween weekend in the Center of the Universe!”
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On Thursday, Sept. 22, Miriam Green will discuss Mary Beirne, a well-known daffodil specialist. She lived at Rhodeen on North Center Street in Ashland and was a pioneer in hybridizing and cultivating daffodils in the first half of the 20th century.
Dr. Jan Meck will discuss her new book, “The Life & Legacy of Enslaved Virginian Emily Winfree,” on Wednesday,
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This year is the 41st Anniversary of the Ashland Strawberry Faire, and the Faire Committee is recruiting more volunteers.
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classic spooky movies. Enjoy signature cocktails, popcorn and snacks.
The Ashland Museum resumes its HistoryTallks series this fall with three talks at the SunTrust Theater in Brock Commons, 304 Henry Street, Ashland on the RandolphMacon College campus. All talks begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
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The annual membership meeting is on Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Ashland Branch Library and will be followed by the Board of Directors meeting at 10:30 a.m., which is also open to the public.
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Ashland Halloween invites ghouls and goblins to a four-day event series in Downtown Ashland from Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31. Local businesses will host quaint and quirky events while Victorian homes
Next year’s Faire is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023, on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.
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EANGUS additionally recognized Barnette as an “active member in his community,” referencing his membership in the American Legion Post 175 and leadership duties within the Veterans of Foreign Wars PostHe9808.isalso a member of the Hanover Rotary Club, the Hanover Sheriff’s Advisory Board and the Bell Creek community advisory board. He serves as a deacon at Mount Zion Baptist Church, has served as president of the Hanover NAACP Branch and is the
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AdoptAClassroom.org, a national nonprofit organization that strives to advance equity in education, has been conducting teacher spending surveys since 2015. The organization’s 2021 report surveyed 5,400 preK-12 teachers at public, private and charter schools in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories and found a 25% increase in teacher spending since 2015.
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The survey found that 80% of teachers who responded to the survey spent an average of $750 of their own money on school supplies for their homes, classrooms and students during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Other leadership roles Barnette held that were recognized by EANGUS include serving as the Area II director and a member of the EANGUS Executive Council since 2018, which includes his appointment as vice-chair of the EANGUS Legislative Committee.
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I once read about a neighborhood where a Jewish family resided. When the family displayed their Menorah in the window during Hanukkah, their home was vandalized. The next day, every home in the neighborhood displayed a Menorah. What if EVERY student in the Hanover County school system (per a Richmond TimesDispatch news article) submits “a written request to school administration, asking for access to the schools facilities that align with the student’s gender identities”?
Barnette said while he never foresaw a career in the military before his enlistment, he discovered the power of teamwork while in basic training and found an unexpected passion for the field.
current president of the Virginia State Conference NAACP.Barnette said he was “totally surprised” when he was called to the stage to accept the EANGUS awards.“Ididn’t know people thought that highly of what I’ve done,” Barnette said. “I definitely was moved with the Hisrecognition.”pursuitof encouraging the success of others is what has driven – and continues to drive – Barnette’s devotion to serving communities locally, nationally and“Iinternationally.wouldsaythe driving force is seeing young people succeed,” Barnette said, reflecting on his humble beginnings from growing up on a farm in
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forums, introduce the cash match to the auxiliary scholarship and added the auxiliary to the VNGEA agenda for the auxiliary report presentation. He additionally aided the organization by providing sponsors for a silent auction and extended invitations to notable functions, such as the Legislative Reception conducted each January at the Library of Virginia.Barnette continues to support the VNGEA Auxiliary by emphasizing the auxiliary’s importance during the VNGEA general quarterly meetings, state conference meetings and assists the auxiliary in responding to state legislative matters.
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“As my grandmother told me, I could do anything I wanted to do – I just had to work hard at it. And that’s what I did,” Barnette said. “I tried to work as hard as I could to be the best firefighter, be the best human resource manager and be the best commander in chief that the National Guard had.”
Their anecdotal recounting of their willing offerings was striking enough on its own, but their sacrifices barely scratch the surface of just how much teachers across the country are pulling from their pockets.
devotion to the education of students could be seen in their zealous spirit and excited clamoring over what Tools 4 Teachers can accomplish this year. More powerfully, their eagerness to solve the problem was rooted in their own experiences, as some shared the thousands of dollars they spent over the course of their careers on supplies that their students could not afford.
“Teamwork is putting aside petty differences, putting aside all these things that don’t matter to get the job done… Because when the team succeeds, everybody succeeds,” Barnette said. “And so that has made my career very worthwhile, because it was a team effort.”
Although he doubted himself as a young man, Barnette said he was uplifted by the encouragement of others and hopes to offer the same encouragement to younger generations.
The continued prevalence of this problem was highlighted in my first interview with Pat Hubert, president of Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF), who became more aware of the need for school supplies in August 2021 while his church serendipitously had an influx of donated school supplies. From meeting with teachers to establish Hanover’s own dedicated teacher supply store, Tools 4 Teachers, Hubert learned of just how severe this identified need was and how much money teachers pull from their own pockets to supply students in need.
Teachers in the study identified how the pandemic limited student access to needed supplies in the classroom, with 55% of students having few or no
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thinking how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected classrooms and the overall wellbeing of the average student, one of the obvious considerations is the staggering rate of mental illness among today’s youth. But there is another deterrent to a thriving learning environment that has existed long before the pandemic that continues to grow in prominence: a lack of school supplies in classrooms.
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While following the journey of the newly-opened Tools 4 Teachers store, I have continued to learn of the severity of this longstanding school supply crisis and its toll on our educators. A brief morning meeting last week with the retired teachers who make up a bulk of the store’s volunteers was even more
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Hanover County Public Schools suspended practices and games for the varsity and JV football teams at Mechanicsville after the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip on Aug. 19 alleging upperclassmen were assaulting other students at Mechanicsville.Thesheriff’s office conducted an investigation and said last week that two juveniles have been charged with simple assault. The sheriff’s office said it would not release names or identifying information.
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Freeman (3-0) won its first two games 44-6 and 34-10. The Mustangs got a roar from a good crowd on their side by stuffing the Mavericks on their first possession. They held Freeman to 84 yards of offense in the first half and yielded only Jadyn Reece’s 3-yard TD run.
part, that “we are confident that a thorough accounting of the misconduct concerns within the program has taken place.”
“I know teams typically get better between Weeks 1 and 2. Obviously we have not had that second game yet,” he continued.
gram. We will be working with Coach 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.”
mer player, is in his first season after replacing Ryan Turnage, who had been in charge of the program since Mechanicsville2014.forfeited its first two games against Deep Run and Powhatan. It had three practices in shirts and two in pads before playing Freeman on Friday.“Playing against these guys, it’s tough any week,” Reynolds said. “… They’re the No. [9] team in the region. … They’ve got a heck of a team.”
Stevens also said the school’s priority was “to begin to establish a positive, supportive culture for the entire football pro-
Mechanicsville cut it to 7-6 midway in the second quarter on a reverse throwback, with Ben Payne connecting with Evan Buchanan on a 35-yard TD pass. The extra point failed.
The Hanover school system also conducted an
Mechanicsville High football coach Shane Reynolds was pleased with his team’s effort after it played its first game of the season on Friday following a hazing investigation that shut down the program for two weeks.And that’s what he wanted to focus on, his team and the game, after the Mustangs made things tough for No. 9 Douglas Freeman before falling 21-6 at Freeman.“It’stough to tell where we’re at really because we’re in the third week of the season but it’s our first game,” said Reynolds, who declined comment on the investigation. “There’s a lot of things we need to clean up.
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Douglas Freeman’s Jake Lohmann (8) cuts off Mechanicsville’s Evan Buchanan (2) during the Rebels’ 21-6 victory over the visiting Mustangs Friday night. This was Mechanicsville’s first football game after being suspended during a hazing investigation.
Reynolds, a 2012 graduate of the school (when it was known as Lee-Davis) and for-
The message continued, “While I am unable to share specific details about the investigation and its findings due to confidentiality laws involving juveniles, as well as protections
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afforded to employee personnel records, please know that those found to be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and/or School Board policy are being held fully accountable.”
Jason Abbey got a packed house on Freeman’s side excited in the third quarter when he blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone, making it 14-6. The Mavericks essentially put the game away with a 99-yard TD drive early in the fourth quarter.“Ithought the guys ran to the ball on defense pretty well,” Reynolds said. “I thought we got in the backfield at times. I think we need to clean up the penalties. That last [scoring drive by Freeman] was assisted
administrative investigation. Mechanicsville principal Charles E. Stevens announced last Friday the investigations had concluded and that football activities for both the JV and varsity teams were resuming thatInday.amessage to families, faculty and staff, Stevens wrote, in
Sam Rogers knew. His Hanover Hawks knew.
Receivers did everything.”
The rally was coming.
opened the second with a foray into Matoaca territory that ended with a 12-yard touchdown run by Peyton Seelmann.
By Weldon Bradshaw for the Times-Dispatch
A Sahnow-to-Clement Schraa pass for the points-after
The Hawks’ defense did its part as well. An interception by
Their 20-0 late third-quarter lead over visiting Matoaca Friday seemed comfortable enough. But the Warriors, they figured, were far too talented and tough to go easily into the clear, cool night without putting up a whale of a fight.
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The fight came, of course. Rogers’ guys were ready as he expected them to be, and when the clock ticked to zero, they and the Hanover faithful exulted in a well-earned 23-14 victory.“Opportunities presented themselves, and we were able to capitalize on them,” said Rogers, the Hawks’ head coach, referencing his squad’s fast-out-ofthe-box start. “That was awesome.“A great team like Matoaca’s going to give an awesome punch. What I’m most proud of was that we were able to respond.”Hanover (2-0) converted two costly first-period mistakes into touchdowns, seized the momentum, and held the Warriors (2-1) at bay throughout most of the way.
A 6-1, 205-pound junior, Seelmann rushed 18 times for 118 yards. Sahnow carried 23 times for 107.
“The O-line just went out there and blocked,” Seelmann said. “I just got the ball and ran. All the preparation we’ve done since February when we started working out, we’ve just got a bunch of dogs in there. We’re tough.”Then came the punch.
Hawks hold off Warrior rally in 23-14 win
Deonte Harris recovered a pooched kickoff on the Matoaca 32 to open the game, and seven plays later Hawks’ quarterback Beau Sahnow connected with Malachi Madden for a 4-yard touchdown.Onthe third snap of the Warriors’ first series, Grady Fahed forced a fumble, William Webb recovered, and on the Hawks’ first play, Sahnow teamed with Cole Elrod for a 41-yard touchdown.
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Though the Hawks held Matoaca to just 11 rushing yards, they had less success containing quarterback Ryley Justus, who completed 13-of-24 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns.Thefirst, a 29-yard strike to Bryce Yates, came at 3:00 of the third quarter and ended an eight-play, 64-yard drive. The second, 19 yards to Dillon Newton-Short, came 9:05 from the end. Jon Gates’ second PAT cut the Warriors deficit to
Madden and fumble recovery by Fahed ended two other firsthalf drives, and the home team
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20-14.“We had a great game plan,” said Fahed, a 6-3, 170-pound senior inside linebacker in the Hawks’ multifaceted defensive scheme. “It didn’t really matter what they did. We just stuck to the “Allplan.the success you see on the field didn’t come easy. It came from a lot of hard work andHanoverpreparation.”answered Matoaca with a time-consuming 14-play, 75-yard drive that included two key third-down conversions and ended when Seelmann drilled a 20-yard field goal out of Sahnow’s hold 3:00 from the end, then shut down the Warriors’ final drive at their 44.
Joel Klein for The Local Hanover’s Peyton Seelmann (2) celebrates with teammate Mason Clements after Seelman’s 12-yard touchdown run giving Hanover a 20-0 lead in the Hawks’ 23-14 victory over visiting Matoaca Friday night.
“Yeah, we took the punch,”put Hanover up 14-0 at 7:36 of the first “Thatquarter.quick start set the tone,” said Sahnow, a 5-foot-8, 155-pound senior. “Our offensive line executed everything.
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PH — Williams 55 pass from Brown (Crabbe kick)
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Glen Allen took an early lead on the only score of the first quarter: an 18-yard field goal by Omar Elshami. The Jaguars and Patriots then proceeded to trade touchdowns through the end of the third quarter.
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JeremiahJaguarsPatrick“Touchdown!”PeytonoffensiveHenrylinemanDyer(54)signalsasPatriotquarterbackGraysonJohnson(10)scoresinHenry’s37-25losstothehostFriday.PatrickHenrywidereceiverGrant(7)managestohaulinatouchdownpassdespitethedefenseofGlenAllen’sKamdenTeller.
Patrick Henry’s offense outmatched Glen Allen’s in the air with 203 passing yards to 174 for the Jaguars. But the Patriots struggled on the ground, with only 87 yards rushing to 251 for GlenEvenAllen.worse, they couldn’t get the plays they needed when they needed them most. The Jaguars did otherwise.
GA — FG Elshami 18
PH — Johnson 6 run (kick failed)
“We were in the same situation last year. We lost to Hermitage. We made some mistakes. We knew we made some mistakes. You’re not going to win every game. But if you learn from that and continue to
“Hats off to them. They made the plays when they needed to,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. “We didn’t. It’s got to be a learning experience. We’ve got to take this, and we’ve got to learn from it.”
GA — Noel 6 run (Milwit run) GA — Milwit 3 run (Elshami kick)
PH: Ross 11-15-90-0, Johnson 1-3-3-0; GA: Milwit 10-24-174-0.
PH: Ross 9-47, Williams 5-34, Johnson 4-11, Brown 6-(minus 5); GA: Noel 19-136, Milwit 10-26, Robinson-Clarke 2-8, Moss 13-78, Johnson 2-3.
GLEN ALLEN — Patrick Henry had its chances but couldn’t take advantage of enough of them.
Patriot mistakes costly in loss to Glen Allen
PH — Grant 30 pass from Brown (kick failed)
P. Henry 0 13 12 0 — 25 Glen Allen 3 14 7 13 — 37
PH — Williams 35 pass from Brown (pass failed)
GA — Moss 20 run (Elshami kick)
Patrick Henry, which reached the Region 4B final where it lost to eventual state champion Varina, lost a large group of seniors to graduation last year and has little more than a dozen this season. But Wakefield expects his team to get and do better as the season wears
GA — Michelow 40 pass from Milwit (Elshami kick)
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
PH: Ross 6-108, Grant 2-66, Sylvia 1-13, Hanson 2-10, Rouse 1-6; GA: Noel 1-1, Michelow 4-69, Davis 2-55, Mosley 3-49.
grow, you’ll be OK.”
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“We’veon. got a good group of guys,” Wakefield said. “If we take this and learn from this experience, we’ll be back.
GA — Michelow 5 pass from Milwit (Elshami kick)
The Patriots, in a scrappy contest at Glen Allen, traded leads with the Jaguars through the first three quarters of the game, but could not keep up in the fourth as Glen Allen scored a pair of unanswered touchdowns en route to a 37-25 victory Friday night.
Both teams had their share of big plays. One of the Patriots quarterbacks, Jayden Brown, combined with Shamar Williams for a 55-yard score in the second put Patrick Henry on the scoreboard and later for a 35-yard score for the Patriots’ final TD in the third. Brown hit Jeremiah Grant for another score late in the second quarter.
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Glen Allen quarterback Andrew Milwit likewise connected with receiver Ford Michelow for a pair of touchdowns, a 40-yard connection and a 5-yard toss, both in the second quarter.
Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
Reynolds said his message to his team has been get “1% better every day.”
Matoaca 0 0 7 7 — 14 Hanover 14 0 6 3 — 23
MHS: Messe 27 carries 64 yards, Payne 4-21, Buchanan 3-8; DF: China 6-51, Reece 6-29, Martin 8-22, Bland 12-.
MHS: Payne 8 completions 11 attempts 61 yards 1 interception; Messe 0-1-0-0; DF: Bland 9-15-75-1; Reece 1-1-27-0.
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Fahed said. “I just thought back to practice when we took the punch from the heat, the weather and exhaustion. We have this thing: Focus on your key, and physical finish. That’s what we did, and we came out with the W.”
Weldon Bradshaw can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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“I just want to improve every single day we go to practice,” he said. “I want to see the improvements on the field during the game.”
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In the girls ‘B’ race, Joyce turned in a winning time of 21:12.8. She was followed by Madeline Binkley (Independence), Rory Kipp (Bishop Ireton), Ingrid Abegg (Bishop Ireton) and Carolyn Heyel (J.R. Tucker). Cooley’s sixth-place time was 21:44.7.
probably by 30 yards worth of penalties. We’ve just got to play tough down the stretch.”
HAN — FG Seelman 20
Smith, Senfield among top 10 in XC Classic
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MHS: Buchanan 4 receptions 33 yards, Maxie 1-14, Caplinger 1-9, Messe 1-5, Morris 1-0; DF: Moore 2-34, Chizuk 2-29, Lohmann 2-29, McWilliams 3-8, Abbey 1-2.
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and Armaan Chopra (Princess Anne).Clover Hill handily won the boys championship team title with 116 points to runner-up Grassfield’s 190. Deep Run was third with 199 points, followed by Freedom-South Riding (231) and Patriot (248).
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
MAT: Yates 5-72, Newton-Short 5-71, Lewis 2-22, Hall 1-4; HAN: Elrod 1-41, Seelmann 2-7, Madden 1-4.
Mechanicsville’s Carter Smith comes in for a sixth-place finish in the Pole Green XC Classic at Pole Green Park Saturday morning.
DF — Reece 3 run (Bowman kick)
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DF — Abbey recovered blocked punt in end zone (Bowman kick) DF — China 17 run (Bowman kick)
HAN — Madden 4 pass from Sahnow (kick failed)
MAT — Yates 29 pass from Justus (Gates kick)
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PASSING MAT: Justus 13-24-169-1; HAN: Sahnow 4-13-52-0.
Patrick Henry’s Olivia Joyce won the girls ‘B’ race, with teammate Natalie Cooley finishingSmithsixth.finished in 16:15.7, less than a minute after Mills Godwin’s Berkley Nance clocked in with a winning time of 15:41.3. Connor Linehan (Grafton), William Griesmer (Princess Anne), Patrick Lowry (Patriot) and Hayden Hauser (Colgan) rounded out the top five. Eric Fagan (Glen Allen) finished seventh. Senfield finished in 16:20.5, followed by Andrew Bennet (Clover Hill)
Dalton and Maddie Gardiner combined for a one-two finish in the girls Championship ‘A’ race, but Pacers Homeschool, with 97 points, earned the team title, edging Deep Run in a tiebreaker.
Mechanicsville 0 6 0 0 — 6 D. Freeman 7 0 7 7 — 21
The rest of the top 10 consisted of seventh-place Keeley Maddux (J.R. Tucker), Mary Mansfield (Matoaca), Thea Motes (Independence) and Olivia Priddy tie-breaker.placeGrassfield(129)BishopfollowedgirlsDelcourtMechanicsville’s(Massaponax).Inesfinished19th.Independencewonthe‘B’racewith55points,byJ.R.Tucker(74),Ireton(90),GrassfieldandPatrickHenry(129).wasawardedfourthandPatrickHenryfifthbyTheCovenantSchool’sReese
J.R. Tucker, led by winner Matthew Conrad, claimed both the individual and team titles in the boys ‘B’ race.
MECHANICSVILLE — Mechanicsville High School’s Carter Smith and Patrick Henry’s Andrew Senfield were among the top finishers in the boys championship ‘A’ race at the Pole Green XC Classic at Pole Green Park Saturday morning.Smith finished sixth and Senfield eighth in the race. Carter’s teammate, Josh Gray, just missed the top 10, finishing 11th in the event, which featured 225 runners in all.
MAT: Clanton 9-40, Williams 11-1, Justus 3-minus 23, Team 1-(minus 6); HAN: Seelmann 18-118, Sahnow 23-107, Madden 2-5, Elrod 1-0, Team 1-(minus 19).
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MHS — Buchanan 35 pass from Payne (pass failed)
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HAN — Seelman 12 run (run failed)
HAN — Elrod 41 pass from Sahnow (Schraa pass from Sahnow)
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MAT — Newton-Short 19 pass from Justus (Gates kick)
Pursuantto5VAC5-20-140, Filingandservice,oftheCommission’sRulesofPractice,theCommissionhasdirectedthatserviceonpartiesandtheCommission’sStaffinthismattershallbeaccomplishedbyelectronicmeans.PleaserefertotheCommission’s OrderforNoticeandHearingforfurtherinstructionsconcerningConfidentialorExtraordinarilySensitiveInformation.
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TheCommissionenteredanOrderforNoticeandHearingthat,amongotherthings,permitstheCompanytoplaceitsproposedratesintoeffectonaninterimbasis,subjecttorefund,effectiveJanuary1,2023.
AnydocumentsfiledinpaperformwiththeOfficeoftheClerkoftheCommissioninthisdocketmayusebothsidesofthepaper.Inallotherrespects,exceptasmodifiedbytheCommission’sOrderforNoticeandHearing,allfilingsshallcomplyfullywiththe requirementsof5VAC5-20-150, Copiesandformat,of theCommission’sRulesofPractice.
VNGrequeststhatimplementationoftherateandtariffmodificationsproposedinitsApplicationbeauthorizedonaninterimbasis,subjecttorefund,effectiveJanuary1,2023.TheCompanyassertstherequestedbaserateincreasewouldincreasetheaverage residentialmonthlybillby$12.88basedonanannualconsumptionof599cubicfeetofnaturalgas.
AnelectroniccopyoftheCompany’sApplicationmaybeobtainedbysubmittingawrittenrequesttocounselfortheCompany:ElaineS.Ryan,Esquire;TimothyD.Patterson,Esquire;orBenjaminA.Shute,Esquire;McGuireWoodsLLP,GatewayPlaza,800East CanalStreet,Richmond,Virginia23219;eryan@mcguirewoods.com,tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com,orbshute@mcguirewoods.com.InterestedpersonsalsomaydownloadunofficialcopiesfromtheCommission’swebsite:scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
OnorbeforeNovember22,2022,anypersonorentitywishingtoparticipateasarespondentinthisproceedingmaydosobyfilinganoticeofparticipationwiththeClerkoftheCommissionat:scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.Thoseunable,asapracticalmatter,to fileanoticeofparticipationelectronicallymayfilesuchnoticebyU.S.mailtotheClerkoftheCommissionattheaddresslistedabove.Suchnoticeofparticipationshallincludetheemailaddressesofsuchpartiesortheircounsel.Therespondentsimultaneouslyshall serveacopyofthenoticeofparticipationoncounseltotheCompany.Pursuantto5VAC5-20-80B, Participationasarespondent,oftheCommission’sRulesofPractice,anynoticeofparticipationshallsetforth:(i)aprecisestatementoftheinterestoftherespondent; (ii)astatementofthespecificactionsoughttotheextentthenknown;and(iii)thefactualandlegalbasisfortheaction.Anyorganization,corporation,orgovernmentbodyparticipatingasarespondentmustberepresentedbycounselasrequiredby5VAC5-20-30, Counsel,oftheRulesofPractice.AllfilingsshallrefertoCaseNo.PUR-2022-00052.
VIRGINIANATURALGASCOMPANY,INC.’S APPLICATIONFORAGENERALRATEINCREASEANDFORAUTHORITYTOREVISETHETERMSANDCONDITIONSAPPLICABLETONATURALGASSERVICE CASENO.PUR-2022-00052
LegalNotice
AccordingtotheCompany,itsproposedrateincreaseisbasedonareturnoncommonequity(“ROE”)of10.35%.PerVNG,itsproposedweightedcostofcapitalfortheRateYearis7.68%(basedonthe10.35%proposedROE)withacapitalstructureof53.2% equityand46.8%totaldebt.VNGfurtherrequestsrecoveryoftworegulatoryassets:(1)forthepipelinesafetyinitiativescostsdeferredin2018and2019,totaling$300,000;and(2)fordeferredCOVID-relatedcostsandforegonelatefeesin2020and2021,totaling $3,582,212(theCOVIDdeferralincludescarryingchargesonanydeferredbalancesfor2020through2022),pursuanttotheStipulationapprovedbytheCommissioninVNG’s2020RateCase.
TheCompanyalsoproposestoupdateRidersB,C,andDtoapplytheratesandconsumptionpatternsproposedbytheCompanyinthisfilingtoreflecttheWeatherNormalizationAdjustmentandtheRevenueNormalizationAdjustment.TheCompanyfurther proposestoupdateRiderEtoreflectthatexistingSAVERiderrelatedcostsareincludedintheRateYearrevenuerequirementandwillberecoveredinbaserates,notRiderrates.
TAKENOTICEthattheCommissionmayapportionrevenuesamongcustomerclassesand/ordesignratesinamannerdifferingfromthatshownintheApplicationandsupportingdocumentsandthusmayadoptratesthatdifferfromthoseappearinginthe Company’sApplicationandsupportingdocuments.
ThepublicversionoftheCompany’sApplication,theCommission’sRulesofPracticeandtheCommission’sOrderforNoticeandHearingmaybeviewedat:scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
•FurtherinformationaboutthiscaseisavailableontheStateCorporationCommission’swebsiteat:scc.virginia.gov/case.
TheCompanystatesthatitisnotearningsufficientannualrevenuestocoveritscostofservice,includingareasonablereturnoncommonequitycapital.VNGindicatesthattherevenuerequirementrequestedisdriveninlargepartbyincreasestotheCompany’s ratebasesinceitslastratecasein2020(“2020RateCase”)andthoseprojectedtooccurduringthe12-monthperiodendingDecember31,2023(“RateYear”),includingcapitalcostsassociatedwithinfrastructureprojects,andchangesinVNG’soperatingcostsasit continuestoexpandoversightoffieldoperations,implementprogramstoenhancecustomersatisfaction,modernizeitscomplianceandrecordkeepingsystems,andengageincommunityoutreachandsafetyeducationinitiatives.
InterestedpersonsareencouragedtoreviewtheApplicationandsupportingdocumentsforthedetailsoftheseandotherproposals.
VIRGINIANATURALGASCOMPANY,INC.
VNGisproposingrevisionstotheTermsandConditionsofitsexistingTariffincluding:SectionsI,III,VI,VII,XandXIXforclarityanduniformitypurposes;SectionXVIII,toexpanditsexistingCommissionapprovedpracticeofprovidingupto100feetofserviceline fromthemaintothecustomer’smeterwithoutcharge,toalsoincludecertaincustomersinstallinganytwonaturalgasappliances;andSectionXX,toupdatetheSystemPeakDayFirmSalesVolume,DemandChargeAllocationFactors,andthetargetmarginforthe MarginSharingAdjustment.
Additionally,theOrderforNoticeandHearingsetsthepublichearingonVNG’sApplication.OnJune12,2023,at10a.m.,theCommissionwillholdatelephonichearing,withnowitnesspresentintheCommission’scourtroom,forthepurposeofreceivingthe testimonyofpublicwitnesses.OnorbeforeJune5,2023,anypersondesiringtooffertestimonyasapublicwitnessshallprovidetotheCommission(a)yourname,and(b)thetelephonenumberthatyouwishtheCommissiontocallduringthehearingtoreceiveyour testimony.ThisinformationmaybeprovidedtotheCommissioninthreeways:(i)byfillingoutaformontheCommission’swebsiteatscc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting;(ii)bycompletingandemailingthePDFversionofthisformtoSCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov;or(iii) bycalling(804)371-9141.Thispublicwitnesshearingwillbewebcastatscc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.
OnorbeforeJune6,2023,anyinterestedpersonmaysubmitcommentsontheApplicationbyfollowingtheinstructionsfoundontheCommission’swebsite:scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.Thoseunable,asapracticalmatter,to submitcommentselectronicallymayfilesuchcommentsbyU.S.mailtotheClerkoftheStateCorporationCommission,c/oDocumentControlCenter,P.O.Box2118,Richmond,Virginia23218-2118.AllcommentsshallrefertoCaseNo.PUR-2022-00052.
•VirginiaNaturalGasCompany,Inc.(“VNG”)hasappliedforapprovalofageneralincreaseinrates.
NOTICETOTHEPUBLICOF
OnAugust1,2022,VirginiaNaturalGas,Inc.(“VNG”or“Company”)filedwiththeStateCorporationCommission(“Commission”)anapplicationpursuanttoChapter10ofTitle56(§56-232 etseq.)oftheCodeofVirginia(“Code”)andtheCommission’sRules GoverningUtilityRateApplicationsandAnnualInformationalFilingsofInvestor-ownedGasandWaterUtilities,requestingauthoritytoincreaseitsratesandchargeseffectiveforusagebeginningJanuary1,2023,andtoreviseothertermsandconditionsapplicable toitsgasservice(“Application”).Specifically,VNGstatesthattheproposedratesandchargesaredesignedtoincreasetheCompany’sannualratebaserevenuebyapproximately$69.3millionperyear.TheApplicationstatestherequestedincreaseincludes approximately$15millionofrevenuesassociatedwiththeCompany’sStepstoAdvanceVirginia’sEnergy(“SAVE”)planpursuanttoCode§56-603 etseq.(“SAVEAct”).VNGstatesthatitisproposingtoincluderecoveryofthecostsassociatedwithapproximately $176millionofcumulativeSAVEinvestmentsasofDecember31,2022,inbaserates,aspermittedbytheSAVEAct.
AhearingwillbeconvenedonJune13,2023,at10a.m.,intheCommission’ssecondfloorcourtroomlocatedintheTylerBuilding,1300EastMainStreet,Richmond,Virginia23219,toreceivetestimonyandevidencefromtheCompany,anyrespondents,andthe Commission’sStaff.
•AHearingExaminerappointedbytheCommissionwillholdatelephonichearinginthiscaseonJune12,2023,at10a.m.,forthereceiptofpublicwitnesstestimony.
OnorbeforeMarch24,2023,eachrespondentmayfilewiththeClerkoftheCommission,atscc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling,anytestimonyandexhibitsbywhichtherespondentexpectstoestablishitscase.Anyrespondentunable,asapracticalmatter,tofile testimonyandexhibitselectronicallymayfilesuchbyU.S.mailtotheClerkoftheCommissionattheaddresslistedabove.Eachwitness’stestimonyshallincludeasummarynottoexceedonepage.AlltestimonyandexhibitsshallbeservedontheCompany,Staff, andallotherrespondents.Inallfilings,respondentsshallcomplywiththeCommission’sRulesofPractice,asmodifiedherein,including,butnotlimitedto:5VAC5-20-140, Filingandservice;and5VAC5-20-240, Preparedtestimonyandexhibits.Allfilingsshallrefer toCaseNo.PUR-2022-00052.
•VNGrequestsanincreasetoitstotalannualrevenuerequirementof$69.3million.
TheCommissionhastakenjudicialnoticeoftheongoingpublichealthissuesrelatedtothespreadofthecoronavirus,orCOVID-19.Inaccordancetherewith,allpleadings,briefs,orotherdocumentsrequiredtobeservedinthismattershouldbesubmitted electronicallytotheextentauthorizedby5VAC5-20-150, Copiesandformat,oftheCommission’sRulesofPracticeandProcedure(“RulesofPractice”),5VAC5-20-10 etseq.ConfidentialandExtraordinarilySensitiveInformationshallnotbesubmittedelectronically andshouldcomplywith5VAC520-170, Confidentialinformation,oftheRulesofPractice.AnypersonseekingtohanddeliverandphysicallyfileorsubmitanypleadingorotherdocumentshallcontacttheClerk’sOfficeDocumentControlCenterat(804)371-9838to arrangethedelivery.
•TheHearingExaminerwillholdanevidentiaryhearinginthiscaseonJune13,2023,at10a.m.,intheCommission’ssecondfloorcourtroomlocatedintheTylerBuilding,1300EastMainStreet,Richmond,Virginia23219.
Request(s)torezonefromR-1(c),Single-FamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditions,B-2(c),CommunityBusinessDistrictwithconditions,andB-O(c),BusinessOfficeDistrictwithconditions, toB-3(c),GeneralBusinessDistrictwithconditions,onGPINs8714-57-1638,8714-47-9589,8714-47-8592,8714-47-8443,8714-47-9308,8714-47-9457,8714-57-0448,and 8714-57-0592,consistingofapproximately1.61acres,andlocatedonthesouthlineofMechanicsvilleTurnpike(U.S.Route360)atitsintersectionwithBellCreekRoad(StateRoute642).The subjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasCommercial.Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldallowforanautomatedcarwash.(PUBLICHEARING) Magisterial District:Mechanicsville
SE2022-00016,KGLJPROPERTIES,L.L.C.
REZ2022-00020,C&OREALESTATE,L.L.C.,ETAL.
REZ2022-00010,7147MECHANICSVILLETURNPIKE,L.L.C.
NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorshasset Wednesday,September28,2022at6:00P.M., orassoonthereafterastheBoard’sconsiderationofthe administrativeagendapermits,intheBoardRoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernmentBuildingatHanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia,astheday,date,time,andplaceforapublichearing toconsiderthefollowingcases,atwhichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:
Request(s)anamendmenttotheproffersandconceptualplanapprovedwithrezoningrequestC-20-04,Am.1-15,TLHunt,L.L.C.,onGPIN8706-24-3693(part),consistingofapproximately 1.05acres,torezonefromB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrictwithconditions,toB-2(c),CommunityBusinessDistrictwithconditions,andlocatedonthewestlineofChamberlayneRoad (U.S.Route301)approximately450feetnorthofitsintersectionwithRutlandshireDrive(StateRoute2320).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasSuburban General(1.5–3dwellingunitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldpermitarestaurantwithadrive-throughintheproposedB-2District.(PUBLICHEARING) Magisterial District:Chickahominy
Request(s)torezonefromB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrictwithconditionstoRM(c),Multi-FamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditions,onGPIN8714-77-2332,consistingofapproximately 6.5acres,andlocatedonthesouthlineofMechanicsvilleTurnpike(U.S.Route360)approximately350feeteastofitsintersectionwithMeadowDrive(StateRoute1120).Thesubject propertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasMulti-Family(8to15dwellingunitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldpermitthecreationof144age-restricted apartments.ThisdevelopmentwillshareaninternalroadthatprovidescrossaccesswiththeCambridgeSquareApartments(GPIN8714-87-1189).Thetotalnumberofdwellingunitsforboth developmentswillbe351unitson26.2acresforagrossdensityof13.4unitsperacre.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville
CopiesoftheabovecasemaybereviewedinthePlanningOffice,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m.,pleasecontactthePlanningOfficeoryoumayalso gotohttps://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archivformoreinformation.
Request(s)aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection26-175.1oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetoallowachilddaycarecenteronGPIN8704-74-4460,consistingof approximately0.76acres,zonedM-2,LightIndustrialDistrict,andlocatedontheeastlineofElmDrive(StateRoute1108)approximately350feetsouthofitsintersectionwithEagleDrive (privateroad).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville
Request(s)torezonefromR-1,Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict,toB-2(c),CommunityBusinessDistrictwithconditions,onGPINs8705-53-2068and8705-52-4989,consistingof approximately1.57acres,andlocatedontheeastlineofMeadowbridgeRoad(StateRoute627)approximately700feetnorthofitsintersectionwithAtleeRoad(StateRoute638).Thesubject propertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasCommercial.Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldallowforthedevelopmentofathree(3)unitretailstripcenterthatincludes asingledrive-throughrestaurant.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville
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Request(s)aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection26-336oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermitastructuretallerthanpermittedonGPIN7787-47-6301, consistingofapproximately25.95acres,zonedM-1(c),LimitedIndustrialDistrictwithconditionsandR-5(c),Multi-FamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditions,andlocatedonthewestlineof LakeridgeParkway(StateRoute782)approximately0.39milesnorthofitsintersectionwithSlidingHillRoad(StateRoute656).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna
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Request(s)aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection26-334.2oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermitatemporarysalestraileronGPINs7796-94-6872, 7796-95-4087,and7796-95-8003,consistingofapproximately8.34acres,zonedR-1,Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict,andlocatedonthesouthlineofAtleeRoad(StateRoute638)atits intersectionwithHollycroftCourt(StateRoute2329).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy
Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistricttoAR-6(c),AgriculturalResidentialDistrictwithconditionsonGPIN7799-56-6779,consistingofapproximately11.54acres,andlocated ontheeastlineofMechumpsCreekLane(privateroad)approximately0.25milesnorthofMountHermonRoad(StateRoute656).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLand UsePlanMapasAgricultural.Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldpermitthecreationofoneadditionalbuildinglotforfamilyforagrossdensityofone(1)dwellingunitper5.77acres. (PUBLICHEARING)
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Questionsandcommentswillbeacceptedpriortoandfollowing themeetingandeveryeffortwillbemadetoaddressquestions receivedpriortothemeetingduringthepresentation.Questionsand commentscanbesubmittedtopublicworks@hanovercounty.govor mailedtotheDept.ofPublicWorks,P.O.Box470,Hanover,VA23069. Pleasereference“Route1–Route30IntersectionImprovements” inallcorrespondence.Commentswillbereceiveduntil5:00PM, October3rd,2022tobeincludedinthepublicrecord.
Thepurposeofthismeetingistopresentthepreliminaryroadway designincludingtheroadalignmentandintersectionlayoutearly inthedevelopmentoftheprojecttoallowthepublictohaveearly inputinthedesignprocess.RightofWayneedshaveNOTbeen fullyassessedatthistime.
Adiagramofthepreliminaryroadalignment,plansandotherexhibits canbeviewedontheDept.ofPublicWorkswebpageunder“Quick Links”atthefollowinglink: https://www.hanovercounty.gov/816/Roads-and-Transportation HanoverCountyensuresnondiscriminationandequalemployment inallprogramsandactivitiesinaccordancewithTitleVIandTitleVII oftheCivilRightsActof1964.Anyonerequiringspecialassistance toattendandparticipateinthismeetingmaycontacttheDept.of PublicWorksat(804)365-6181orTTY/TDD711orviaemailat publicworks@hanovercounty.gov.
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HanoverCountywillholdaninformationmeetingonThursday, September 22nd,2022,from6:30PMto7:30PMattheDoswell Community Center (Ruritan Club meeting loca tion) loca ted at 16433WashingtonHighway,Doswell,Virginia,topresentpreliminary roadwayplansfortheproposedimprovementsfortheRoute1/ Route30intersection.
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Noticeisherebygiventhat theHanoverCountyBoardof Supervisorshasset Wednesday, September28,2022at6:00P.M., intheBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia, astheday,date,time,andplacefora RegularBoardMeeting.
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Noticeisherebygiventhat,pursuanttoVirginiaCode Section15.2-2507,theHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors willholdapublichearingonanamendmenttotheFY23 Budgetintheamountof$10,500,000.Thesefundswillbe usedbytheHanoverCountyDepartmentofPublicUtilitiesto completeaconstructionprojectattheDoswellWastewater TreatmentPlant.ThispublichearingwillbeheldonWednesday, September28,2022at6:00p.m.intheBoardRoomof theHanoverCountyAdministrationBuilding,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia.Atthattime,interested personsmaypresentwrittenororalstatementsandask questionsregardingtheproposedbudgetamendment.The optionsavailableforprovidingwrittenororalstatementsare postedontheCountywebsite:www.hanovercounty.gov.
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If you’re looking for ways to help the community in a powerful way, consider placing even a dollar or two into a teacher’s pocket by donating to Tools 4 Teachers or another school supply drive. Consider volunteering to help these dedicated, retired teachers deliver these essential gifts to our classrooms. Consider how the unused, dusty composition notebook buried in your attic or an unopened pack of
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supplies at home when distance learning began. According to the survey, 80% of teachers said students had less access to needed supplies because they could not share classroom materials, and 70% of teachers reported having to change lesson plans due to a lack of Alarmingly,resources.95% of teachers said their classroom supply budget will not be enough to meet their students’ needs.
Oct.Barclay26. DuPriest wraps up the fall series on Thursday, Dec. 1 with a talk about Hercules Mulligan, an Irish-American tailor. He spied for George Washington as he sewed red coats for wealthy British officers during the Revolutionary War.
pencils may transform a young student’s life for the better.
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#1 Berkley Hammond, 4, heads out to his first day at Washington Henry Elementary School. #2 Molly and Daniel Hudson head off to their first day of first grade and kindergarten. #3 Kara C.’s is ready for her first day of kindergarten. #4 Chef Hudson of the Hanover Trade Center and all of his children celebrate their first day back to school. #5 Boots the cat bids Lilly farewell as she heads off to her first day of fourth grade at Battlefield Park Elementary School. #6 Julianna Ellis jumps into second grade.
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changes, it is especially hopeful to watch the Hanover County community rise to the occasion and assist teachers and students when they are most in need.
Guided walking tours of historic Woodland Cemetery will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and Tuesday, Sept. 27. Woodland has lots of stories to tell about Ashland and Randolph-Macon College. For details and to register, visitEnjoyashlandmuseum.org.thecomfortable fall evenings and join the Ashland Museum for a night of questions and answers. Trivia Night will be held on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in Origin Beer Lab’s Beer Garden, located at 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. Reservations are not Forrequired.information on these and other events, contact the Ashland Museum by email: ashlandmuseum.org.7314,comcast.net,ashlandmuseum@call804-368-orvisitthewebsite:
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In cooperation with the Ashland Museum and the Pamunkey Regional Library, the Hanover County Black Heritage Society presents two programs this month.
On Wednesday, Sept.14, there will be a program on “Early African- American Schools in Hanover County” at the Atlee Library. The next week on Wednesday, Sept. 21, Bessida Cauthorne White, Esq. will offer the program “Genealogy 101: An Introduction to AfricanAmerican Genealogy” at the Ashland Library. Both programs begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
The flourishing of the Tools 4 Teachers store and its rapid expansion can be credited to the dedicated, philanthropic spirit of the community jumping into action when a need is identified. Only in its second year, the program can look ahead at touching the lives of even more families, students and teachers with an outpour of community donations every month. The need will likely never go away, but Hanover has shown it can achieve so much when children’s futures are on the line.
Yes, these numbers are discouraging, but it is important to note some change has occurred since 2021 that points to a more hopeful future. The Internal Revenue Service announced this year that qualifying teachers and other educators will be able to deduct up to $300 from out-of-pocket classroom expenses when they file their federal income tax returns next year – the first time the annual limit has risen in 20 years. The limit will rise in $50 increments in future years based on inflation adjustments.Outside of more official
given on behalf of the 9/11 first responders by Hanover Board of Supervisors Chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Town of Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett, Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland, Hanover County Sheriff Col. David Hines and Ashland Police Department (APD) Chief Troy “MemoriesAronhalt.are precious things,” Kelly-Wiecek said. “Whether it’s the joy of an experience or a celebration with a loved one, or simply the wistful recollection of that which can never be again, even painful memories can be precious to us as I know that they are here today.”Kelly-Wiecek said they gathered to share the painful memories of 9/11 and how the “tragic loss of life” has shaped each“Ilife.know that on Sunday, many of us will replay that awful day in our minds – the shock, grief, the anger and the disbelief will all come flooding back,” she added. “But, as I have before, I ask you today to also remember what came after Sept.Kelly-Wiecek11.” recounted her own memories of the attacks, recalling the image of 150 members of Congress gathered together on the Capitol’s steps on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, after evacuating the Capitol earlier that day. Democrats next to Republicans held hands as they sang “God Bless America,” offering a symbol of hope and strength to a country shocked by the great Kelly-Wiecektragedy.recalled the stories of strangers sharing rental cars to reach their families across the country when all airports were closed. She remembered American flags flying everywhere from every home on her street, offering a “simple and beautiful” reminder of“Whatunity.better way to honor
presented American flags to Piland, Aronhalt and Hines following the remarks.
Piland spoke of the trying responsibilities of firefighters, including serving their communities with “kindness, respect and compassion” and preparing themselves and their families for the day they may trade their own lives for the safety of others.
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In honor of the resolve to “never forget,” public safety officials read aloud the names of every public safety life lost on 9/11.The ceremony concluded with a ceremonial “Ringing of the Bell” display and a benediction in honor of the selfless heroes.Budesky thanked all who attended the ceremony in person and virtually, offering a final message to all listeners as they parted ways: “I ask you to go forward in peace today and never forget.”
their memory than to recommit ourselves to the ideals and values that we all share?” KellyWiecek said, calling for the remembrance of the lives lost on 9/11. “Loving our neighbor, helping those in need, supporting our first responders, our service members and our veterans, and an undying commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
With this message, he spoke of the first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center call that day, tasked with entering the towers, climbing the stairs with all of their equipment and attempting to evacuate as many people as possible.“They saved countless lives,” Piland added. “Those heroes performed their duties, I believe, knowing that they
Aronhalt said their heroic efforts did not cease that day, as nine-month recovery efforts required 1.8 million tons of
the call, care and protect their families, and to never forget the names of those who “sacrifice their lives in service to others.”
wreckage to be removed from the World Trade Center site. He said even today, DNA evidence continues to be examined as additional victims are identified.“Inthe aftermath, numerous first responders have suffered significant health issues due to the exposure of the wreckage on 9/11,” Aronhalt added. “Despite this, many of those workers continue to serve and display the resolve that I think most could only hope to Pilandachieve.”saidit is the responsibility of the country, state and county to be grateful for the “brave heroes” who answered
“As many as over 3,000 people lost their lives, 25,000 lives were saved by the response that day,” said “WhatHines.wehave to remember is not only the bravery that it took that day, but the bravery that it takes every day for us to watch out for each other,” Hines added. “That’s the common thread that runs through us. It runs through your first responders. It runs through ourOncitizens.”behalf of Woodmen of the World, Donald Pressley
would not return home to their families.”Aronhalt said the first thing that comes to mind when reflecting on the bravery of these first responders is “resolve.”“The first responders made a firm decision to climb 2,071 steps to reach those in need,” Aronhalt said. “They had resolved to climb those steps, knowing there was a possibility that they would not come back out of the building, and yet they still climbed those steps.”
Christina Amano Dolan/The Local Hanover County Administrator John Budesky welcomes guests to the county’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on the morning of Sept. 9 held in front of the Historic Hanover Courthouse.
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Christina Amano Dolan/The Local Hanover County Public Safety Honor Guard offers a presentation of colors at the beginning of the ceremony. Donald Pressley presents flags to Hanover County Sheriff Col. David Hines, Ashland Police Department Chief Troy Aronhalt and Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland on behalf of Woodmen of the World. Hanover Junior Idol Rebekah Turner gives a moving performance of the National Anthem. The ceremony concludes with a Ringing of the Bell and benediction in honor of the fallen heroes of 9/11.
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Bring delicate plants into a sheltered area, such as a greenhouse or indoor garage, so they can continue to thrive during the winter.
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Replenish mulch
Ornamental plants and perennials can be cut back in fall. Cut down stalks and remove leaves.
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Divide plant bulbs and plant them where you want flowers like daffodils and tulips to grow in the spring.
Fall is a perfect time to add soil amendments, such as manure and compost. These fertilizers will add nutrients and break down gradually, enriching the soil over the winter.
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to set the stage for a successful spring. A cover crop protects the soil and can return nutrients to it. When the soil is bare during winter, weed seeds can easily blow in and lie in wait , ultimately becoming a problem during the ensuing year. Cover crops can include clover or field peas, which will increase the levels of available
Amend the soil
Gardeners may have added mulch around shrubs and other areas of the landscape early in the season because it is attractive. But mulch also does much to reduce water loss and protect the soil from erosion. It may inhibit weed growth as well. Replacing
Prune dormant plants
Remove spent plants
mulch when the mercury drops can insulate the soil, which helps to regulate soil temperature. A thick layer of mulch around root vegetables left in the garden can offer protection against hard frosts.
Decomposing organic material is the basis for compost and other fertilizers. However, vegetable plants that are left to sit can lead to decay in the garden. Decaying plants can serve as hosts for pest populations and diseases. Rotting vegetables also can drop unwanted seeds into the soil, which eventually can strip nutrients that normally would go to next year’s crops.
Divide bulbs
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Wait until plants are dormant to prune them and adjust their shape. Most shrubs and trees should be pruned in late winter, right before new growth.
ndividuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants.The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall marks a time to shift attention from constant plant care to preparing the landscape for next season. It may be tempting to simply let Mother Nature take over, but a little pre-winter TLC can ensure gardens make it through winter unscathed.