Ashland-Hanover Local – 01/11/2023

Atlee hosts fourth annual Tommy Legge Memorial

HCPS RETURNS

FROM WINTER

BREAK

Hanover County Public Schools students and staff returned to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 2 after a two-week Winter Break. Students at Rural Point Elementary School rang in the New Year with fun glasses while students across the county, including those at Cold Harbor Elementary School, were greeted with warm smiles from staff upon their return for another year full of joy and learning.

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Libraries toast New Year celebrating 2022 favorites

CHRISTINA AMANO DOLAN for The Local

Amid a new year already chock full with exciting programs at local Pamunkey Regional Library branches, Hanover branches look back on the past year and offer their favorite programs, give thanks to the community for their ongoing support, and look ahead to the many more events in store for 2023.

Atlee Branch

Kicking off the New Year with a community celebration, the Atlee Branch Library hosted over 120 party-goers of all ages at its Noon New Year’s Eve party on Friday, Dec. 30.

The library featured an array of activities for children to enjoy throughout the celebration. Visitors made and decorated paper clocks for counting down to the New Year; personal noise makers made from cardboard toilet paper rolls, dried noodles, stickers and duct tape; colored pictures of the New Year baby; enjoyed candy and popcorn; and danced the hokey pokey with library staff.

“We had so much fun!” said Anne-Marie Parrish, Atlee Branch manager. She added the highlight of the party was the countdown.

Library staff moved all attendees to the lobby to count down from 10 and dropped over 300 cotton snowballs from the second floor to commemorate the New Year.

Attendees of the Atlee Branch Library’s Noon New Year’s Eve party have fun collecting cotton snowballs after the party’s “Snowball Drop” at the strike of 12.

“Fun was had by all, and the kids helped us pick all the snowballs up too and it was fun to see how far they rolled down the stacks of books,” Parrish said. “It was a great way to end my very first year

here at the Atlee Library!”

Heading into a new year of programming, Jackie Palmer, the branch’s youth service librarian,

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Ashland Museum presents January event schedule

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The Ashland Museum is kicking off the 2023 season with a HistoryTalks featuring singer-songwriter Glenn Birch.

Birch will present a program of original music highlighting historic events. The songs tell stories of Hurricane Camille, Henry “Box” Brown, the Bedford Boys and others –many of which took place in Virginia.

This program will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St. on the campus of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not needed.

Monthly Trivia Night will continue on the third Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. at a location to be determined by the weather. Watch the museum’s

singer-songwriter

Birch will perform a program of original music highlighting historic events on Thursday, Jan. 12.

Facebook page or visit the website (ashlandmuseum. org) for a final notice. MC Woody and DJ Brent are busy working on questions to test your knowledge.

Email the museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or call 804-3687314 with any questions about either of these events.

Upcoming programs at Hanover libraries

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Mad about Mahjong! at the ashland Branch Library. Friday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the ashland Library.

Mother Goose stor ytime at the ashland Branch Library. Mondays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a stor ytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler/Preschool stor ytime at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy a stor ytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Family storytime at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 11:30 a.m. to noon. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family stor ytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a sewing machine, supplies and a 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, Jan. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the group for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing 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.

reading Olympics Bingo at the ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Jan. 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Practice your knowledge of “Jd and the Great Barber Battle” with a fun game of Bingo. This program is for participants in Hanover County Public schools reading Olympics.

Three “Must do” steps for de-cluttering at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 14, noon to 1 p.m. ages 18 and up. Learn how to get unstuck from overwhelming clutter by learning the ‘3 Must do’ Foundational steps in the journey to truly creating a clutter-free home. Learn where to begin, to have the confidence in your decisions of what to keep or let go of, and to address the hard/ overwhelming moments in the process presented by Brenda Mason Parmelee, founder/CeO of smallerLivingHugeLife and downsizing31.

afternoon Book Club at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 16, 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.

Morning Book Club at the ashland Branch Library. Friday, Jan. 20, 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.

solo Travel at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This program will explore planning, preparing and going on a trip by oneself with an emphasis on safety for women with insights from someone who’s been there.

Catch the Beat at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 23, 3:30 to 5 p.m. For grades K-5. Meet a real drummer, make your own drum and learn some basic beats. regis-

tration is required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9682778.

reading Olympians Game night at the ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5 to 6 p.m. reading Olympian Teens, come on down to create your own board game. This fun activity will help students prepare for their reading competition. snacks will be provided.

From the Heart stitchers at the ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Jan. 26, noon to 4 p.m. From the Heart stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center and today has over 1,899 stitchers making thousands of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. 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.

Witch, Wizard, Warlock Wand Workshop at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the library to make your very own wand to take home. all supplies will be provided.

Play and Learn at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 30, 11 to 11:30 a.m. ages 0-3. enjoy Mother Goose storytime then stay and play with toys and friends.

uncovering the History of the Hickory Hill slave and african-american Cemetery at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 to 8 p.m. Join the library to welcome Jean Folly, chairperson of the Hickory Hill slave and african-american Cemetery Organization, and listen and glean words of wisdom from hearing personal encounters of the discovery of africanamerican cemeteries and the

historical journeys of recognizing and preserving them.

Hanover Branch Library

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Family stor ytime at the Hanover Branch Library. Fridays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family stor ytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library. Tuesday, Jan. 17, noon to 1 p.m. Join the group at the library or via Zoom to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. registration is required for the Zoom portion at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9974050. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered a day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, contact the library.

reading Olympics review at the Hanover Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7 to 8 p.m. Grades 4-5 for participants in Hanover County Public schools’ reading Olympics. review the following books in preparation for the Hanover County reading Olympics competition: “scarlet stockings spy” and “The Brave Cyclist.”

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Jones/Montpelier Branch Library

Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.

Family stor ytime at the Montpelier Branch Library. Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 4 to 4:30 p.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family stor ytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

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said some of her favorite events of 2022 included the reintroduction of indoor Storytime, their summer Tshirt fish printing program, and setting up a Nintendo Switch for Atlee teens to play.

Jessica Schelleng of the Atlee Branch named growing participation with their Atlee Bridge Club and Fun and Games groups among last year’s highlights. Other highlights include their wellreceived Sock Snowmen craft in December and a holiday concert with the Hanover High School Chamber Orchestra.

Schelling said she hopes to make the holiday concert “an annual event, as it was a great all-ages program that drew young adults, children and seniors.”

The Atlee Branch is excited for the many more Storytimes for all ages this year and other ongoing programs, including frequent Hula Dancing programs offered every month and Summer Reading.

Parrish and Schelleng are especially excited for the library’s first ever Virtual Trivia Night on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with topics including geography, animals, books, space and more using Zoom and Kahoot. All ages are welcome, and registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9748772.

Palmer hopes to attract more paleontologists, scientists and artists to the library in coming months to “teach the kids new and exciting things.”

“We are so glad to see all of our patrons and hope that we can continue to bring you fun programs and books for you all,” Palmer said.

“There are always great things happening at the local library,” Parrish said.

Call 804-559-0654 or visit

Over 120 party-goers watch as atlee Branch Library staff

the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mechanicsville Branch

The Mechanicsville Branch Library has much to celebrate from last year’s lineup of programs.

One of the branch’s favorite 2022 programs was the Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 4, which invited all ages to celebrate the beginning of summer with fun activities while signing up for “Oceans of Possibilities,” the Pamunkey Regional Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program.

“Everyone there had such a good time as it was really wonderful seeing everyone come together in our first major program since 2020,” said DJ Childress, the branch’s adult public services librarian. “Other favorites include our Holiday Celebration at the beginning of December, the two Paint Nights that took place in July and December, and when Jack’s Jungle came to the library on July 26, which was another successful program!”

There were several new

programs last year that have become recurring events for all ages to enjoy. Thanks to the library’s Youth Services Librarian Niki Bernett, the branch’s Teen Hangout program was held throughout the year in order for teen patrons from Bell Creek Middle School and Mechanicsville High School to have a dedicated space in the library after school. For the library’s adult patrons, the two Paint Nights and monthly Senior Bingos, which are presented by their partners at JenCare Senior Medical Center, were also great successes and heavily-attended.

Free Comic Book Day is among the upcoming programs that the branch is most excited for and will take place on Saturday, May 6, inviting all ages to enjoy fun activities and free comic books. Library staff is always excited for their recurring programs, such as the branch’s monthly Book Club, and is gearing up for the first indoor Storytimes held since 2019.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 14

d oswell r uritan Club’s roast Beef dinner will be held at 16433 n. Washington Highway from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include baked potato, green beans, garden salad, roll, dessert and beverages. Takeouts will be available. The fee is $12 for adults and $4 for ages 4-10. The club thanks the community for their support.

The Independence ruritan Club will be hosting an all-you-can eat Benefit Breakfast from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. for the ashland Christian emergency services (aCes). Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice; just $11 for adults. The ruritan Building is located behind Independence Christian Church, 14033 Independence r oad ( off route 54, west of ashland). For more information call 804-7985171 or contact dave by emailing wdtoney@mindspring.com.

MONDAY, JAN. 16

Hanover County Government offices, trash and recycling convenience centers and courts will be closed for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

The Hanover republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at anna’s Italian Kitchen, 7009 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville at 6 p.m. Their guest speaker will be Col. david Hines, Hanover County sheriff. For additional information about the meeting or becoming a member of the HrWC, contact nancy russell, president, at nsrussell29@yahoo.com or visit the website at www.hrwomen.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Glowing s miles d entistry, located at 9097 atlee station road, suite 120 in Mechanicsville, is hosting its second annual Give Kids a smile event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is offering free dental care for children of low-income families. Call 804-559-3250 with any questions.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

The men of Mechanicsville united Methodist Church will be preparing and selling Brunswick stew again this year. For $10 a quart, enjoy some of the most delicious Brunswick stew in the area. The group strongly encourages those interested to preorder their stew, which became available on Jan. 9, by calling the church office at 804-7465118, emailing mechumc@comcast. net or placing your order through

the website, mechumc.org. Include name, phone number and number of desired quarts. Prepayment is required for all orders over 6quarts. Church office hours are Tuesday — Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pick-up will be on saturday, Feb. 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. stew not sold in the preorders will be available for purchase on saturday morning. The women of the church will also be selling their fabulous baked goods on saturday morning. Contact the church office with any questions.

ONGOING

Mechanicsville Churches emergency Functions One stop shop (MCeF Oss) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church will be conducting Free adult english Classes (esL) and Citizenship Classes (Passing the Test) Wednesday mornings with open enrollment through May 17, 2023. Classes will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 7046 Cold Harbor road, Mechanicsville, Va 23111. For more information, contact the church office at (804) 746-5081 or contact Frank at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or (804) 4027701. The classes are free but students are asked to purchase the books required for the 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.

SUNDAYS

all souls episcopal Church celebrates Holy eucharist rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah L utheran 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.

a Healing and recovery ss Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the northstar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian

12 steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. all are welcome. Contact 804746-5081 or contact Craig simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

Outside the Walls, a narcotics anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm rd. in Hanover. 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, mid-January through mid-december, at the Hanover arts and activities Center at 500 s. railroad ave. in ashland, just south of u.s. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

The american 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 804-3666524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com. new Highland Baptist Church hosts open basketball gym time for adults in the Christian Life

HHS SENIOR RECEIVES

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Cordelia Crawford, a senior at Hanover High school, is one of only five nominees in all of Virginia for the u.s. Presidential scholars for Career and Technical education. The program recognizes and honors some of the country’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

HCPS STRINGS TEACHER AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE

Lucretia davis, the strings teacher at Hanover High school and Oak Knoll Middle school, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 sue Forbes Watson award for Continuous Improvement in Teaching. The recognition is awarded to a Hanover teacher to develop or fulfill their potential as an effective teacher that will inspire their current and future students. davis was recognized in december at the Hanover education Foundation’s annual gala, which returned this year for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

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CHES'S COLEY AND LMS'S BACON

AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE

Chavon Coley, an instructional assistant at Cold Harbor elementary school, and Christi Bacon, a senior teacher at Liberty Middle school, are the recipients the 2022-2023 stewart d. roberson Professional development scholarship. The scholarship, named after the former Hanover County Public schools superintendent, is intended to promote opportunities for HCPs teachers and support staff to receive quality training experiences that reflect best practices in and outside the classroom. Coley and Bacon were recognized in december at the Hanover education Foundation’s annual gala.

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Center (CLC) starting at 7:30 PM. The church is located at 9200 new ashcake road in Mechanicsville. use the side back entrance to enter. Contact Jeff Fitzgerald at jkfitzgerald@ comcast.net.

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. Visit hanover.vawg.cap.gov or contact 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

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PHOTO AND INFORMATION COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PHOTOS AND INFORMATION COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The things that matter

The very first ‘marathon of mirth’ that brought holiday cheer to

JIM RIDOLPHI

Contributing Columnist

By ChristinaAmano Dolan Editor

It has often been said it takes a village to raise a child, and if that son or daughter is disabled, the saying takes on new meaning.

My twins, Jack and Emma, are preparing for their second semester at VCU, both having successfully negotiated the challenges of a new environment and a new set of challenges of a freshman first semester.

On the sunny morning of Nov. 27,1924, children of New YorkCitylined the sidewalks of Manhattan’s Herald Square to catch a glimpse of the once-in-alifetime “marathon of mirth,” asadvertised by the booming Macy’s department store.

legs and disappointing drug trials and supported him every step of the way. Honestly, I sometimes have questioned the negative effect of having a sibling with a chronic illness might have on them, but I’ve learned the experience has been more motivating and positive than any negative impact.

Held to showcase the opening of the “World’s Largest Store,” with Macy’s flagship location in Herald Square expanding to cover an entire city block, and to garnerexcitement for the holiday shopping season, the “Macy’s Christmas Parade” delivered its promise of enveloping the cityin a mirthful morning of holiday spirit.

I must admit I didn’t know how this would all play out, and there were times when I considered the obstacles facing the twins as they entered college.

I should have known better. As soon as living arrangements were finalized and Emma was placed in a suite with Jack, I was relieved and satisfied that Jack’s chances of success were greatly improved with his twin sister’s presence.

It’s instilled a sense of compassion and caring that seems almost noble to a parent looking on from afar, and I’m thankful for the amazing example they display.

Spanning6 miles, the parade route boasted nursery-rhyme themed floats of Mother Goose, the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, LittleRedRiding Hood, and otherfavorites. Macy’s employeesdressed as clowns, cowboys and sword-wielding knights as they strolledalong the streets; anarray of bears, elephants,camels,monkeys and other Central Park Zoo animals offereda circus-like atmosphere asparadebands blared festive music. And of course, the rear of the parade featured the guest of honor, Santa Claus, who sat atop a mountain of ice inhis reindeer-driven sleigh.

Jack’s older sister, Sophia, participated in a webinar broadcast last year featuring siblings of Duchenne patients, and expressed how her life had been enhanced by Jack’s experiences and the positive impact it had on her outlook for the future.

Ten thousandspectatorscheered asSanta descended from hissleigh asnoon rolled around, and the “once-in-a-lifetime” holiday paradecame to a close.

In reality, Jack’s siblings have stepped up and shown enormous resolve since his diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy more than a decade ago. They have endured the broken

we love is hard. I want to do everything I can to make sure Jack stays healthy for as long as possible,” Emma said in her post.

“We didnot dare dream its successes would be so great,” stated the advertisement.

Speaking in support of a cardiac initiative sponsored by PPMD, Emma said, “Keeping Jack’s heart strong means that he feels healthier for longer, he can do more of the things he likes to do, and stay mobile. It will give him a better quality of life for longer, and that means we get to make even more memories together in the years to come.”

And its successes would of course continue toclimb, as the parade becameknown as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade– anannual occurrence that has become the beloved American tradition that we all know and love today.

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own beloved traditions with local floats, marching bands,balloons and, of course, the guest of honor– Santa Claus

Ofcourse, the parade would evolve overtime, as the parade route scaledback to a little over 2 milesinlength and helium-filled characterballoons replaced the zoo animals. But the spiritof the very first paradehas persisted for almost a century now, surviving even the most turbulent times to gift the American people what it had promisedfrom day one: “a marathonof mirth.”

These efforts are just a small example of the importance of Jack’s siblings to his well-being, a statement of true dedication and compassion that has become a way of life for them.

As news of Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during a Jan. 2 game traveled around the world last week, reaction from the public was swift.

Despite the stock marketcrash of 1929, the parade marched on without interruption throughout the 1930s. But itsfirst interruption would occur during World War II,as the paradewassuspended from 1942 to 1944 due to needed helium andrubber for the war effort.

In 1963, justsixdays after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Macy’s officials were facedwith a difficult decision. Despite somehesitation, they decided to host the parade that Thanksgiving morning inhopes that it would upliftthe dwindledAmerican spirit

But Hanover Countyis a vibrant community that brings “marathons of mirth” inallshapes and sizes throughout the year, as I have recently learned from attending the extravagant Ashland Fourth of July Parade that surprised mewith its grandeur As I have only attendeda handful of parades my whole life, or have watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through our family’s television, learning of the beloved holiday traditions of the Ashland/HanoverOlde Time Holiday Parade and Mechanicsville Christmas Paradehasleft me waiting inexcited anticipation long before thisholiday season

inherent dangers of a sport that involves violent collisions and myriad ways for players to be seriously injured, you’d have to turn over quite a few rocks before you found a person who didn’t at least offer a few grudging words of support. So what then, you might ask, could possibly be the problem?

Ofcourse, as we allknow, thisparade would become something much more than a one-time occurrence. Despite the minimalnewspaper coverage of the novel performance, the paradecaptured the hearts of the community and, eventually, the country.

Emma recently provided remarks for a fundraiser for Parents Project for Muscular Dystrophy, a dedicated community comprised of supporters and affected families.

“I love being Jack’s twin, and we share a special bond. Seeing the effects of Duchenne manifest in the people

Macy’s released a newspaper advertisement as quickly as the following morning declaring that the parade would arrive again the followingyear

The promise of a new year and the possibilities it presents offers new hope of cures and treatments, but all of us live with the reality of a cruel disease with no known cure. But, Jack also lives with the promise of a dedicated support group headed by his siblings who will not waiver in providing him with the things he treasures the most — the love and respect of his family.

Even the COVID-19pandemicfailed to dissuade the annualtradition,as Macy’s held an extravagant virtualcelebration following socialdistancing guidelines. With a return to its in-person festivitiesin2021, the beloved paradesurvived, proving that evenin the most turbulent times, its ability to bring holiday joy to the American masseshasdriven its unwavering popularity and, more importantly, necessity.

Billboards went up, donations poured in, and all manner of celebrity voices filled the airwaves—and the social media channels— with heartfelt messages of support. Since then the eyes of the nation, it seems, have been riveted to the story of the stellar young athlete cut down by a cruel twist of fate during what should have been one of the most exciting nights of his life.

Ofcourse thisholiday paradeis just one of thousands that capture the hearts of communitiesacross the country– all who bringa “marathon of mirth” amid even the bleakest of times.There are parades that have uplifted their own communitiesinto a jolly celebration over the years,developing their

None of this, of course, has been surprising. After all, tweeting a “praying” emoji or pledging a donation for a person who, through no fault of his own, has suffered a life-altering event is something of an easy call. And while Hamlin’s story has already touched off the expected debate about the

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Justas the Macy’s parade returned to the streets of New YorkCityin2021, the beloved Hanover celebrations returned lastwinter during a time of its necessity–a time when the COVID-19pandemiccontinued to rampage through communities, the world began to emerge from a dispiriting isolation, and holiday cheerwassparse.

I’ll tell you.

Last week, as the world was discussing Damar Hamlin, Hopewell resident Brionna Taylor was still reeling from the loss of her 8-year-old daughter, P’aris Moore, a sweet-faced elementary schooler who was shot to death while riding her bicycle in her neighborhood.

the story of P’aris Moore’s brief life will be forgotten by most of the people outside her immediate family and her community. The law enforcement officers who worked the case and the medical personnel who tried desperately to save her will remember. But to the rest of us she will become just another statistic, one of the many innocent children struck down in this country every year by gun violence.

But evenin the most turbulent times, the Hanover spirit survived. Now in its 53rd year, the adored Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Paradeis only two weeks away, inviting the community to help kick off the Hanover holidays on Nov. 20 Followingclosely after will be the Mechanicsville Christmas Paradein its 24th year on Dec 4.

Justas the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has persisted for almost a century, Hanover’s own parades continue to thrive and uplift its own community when it is most needed, emulating theirtrue purpose ofbringinga “marathon of mirth” to all anda truecelebrationof a united community’s perseverance.

Few of us who don’t work in the medical field will ever have to know the destruction that a bullet will do to a child’s tiny body, or the trauma the loss of that child inflicts on a family and a community. But what we do know is that, almost certainly, within a few years

Maybe we don’t pay attention because we don’t feel like these is anything we can do, that the problem is too big. Maybe we look away because we can’t imagine such a thing happening in our own neighborhoods. Whatever the reason, a solution will never be found until we are no longer able to look away.

So why bring this up? Why conflate these two events that, in almost every sense, have nothing to do with each other?

For more information on the Ashland/HanoverOlde Time Holiday Parade, visit the website, https://ashlandvakiwanis. org/Page/31094 For more informationon the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, visit the website, https://www.mechanicsvillerotar y.org/mechanicsville-christmas-parade.

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Looking ahead, they are always looking for new community partners to promote their resources at the library.

“While we have a variety of programs we are presenting, we hope to provide some exciting programs from these partners throughout the year!” Childress said, adding that they “can’t wait to see what 2023 holds” and hope to see everyone at the library.

Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Ashland Branch

The Ashland Branch Library held a number of 2022 events that made their favorites list, including a monthlong celebration of the library’s 25th anniversary in the community, which was capped off by a program on Nov. 19 featuring dignitaries and many participants in the original “book brigade” that helped move the library across the railroad tracks on Nov 8, 1997.

Other favorites of 2022 include the Hanover County Black Heritage Society’s monthly speaker series that will continue this year; their Wet Art event that invited area children to cover the library’s sidewalk with color; their Big Bubbles program that featured over 70 patrons sailing gigantic bubbles over the building; the Recycled Book Hedgehog program; and the branch’s Take and Makes with take-home kits

for art journals, string art heart cards, a homemade eco-friendly bee wrap and more.

Awnali Mills, Joanne Jones and Michael Natale of the Atlee Branch Library said their Take and Makes were always huge hits, with the program’s kits sometimes disappearing the same day they became available.

The branch highlighted last year’s launching of their Mahjong Club for experienced players, Hanover Quilting Circle that has boosted interest in quilting and sewing, a Summer Reading program with “record numbers of participants – more than tripling previous year sign-ups,” and their growing Teen Advisory Group that earns teens volunteer hours by helping to create programs, eating and playing games.

Looking ahead, the library is excited to host “Celebrating Space in the Center of the Universe” events in partnership with the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department and Ashland Theatre, featuring a history of the Universe presentation by Professor George Spagna, an interactive lesson on comets and impactors by Professors Rachele Dominguez and Michael Rodruck on Feb. 8, and a children’s program for creating personal stomp rockets to launch from the parking lot on Feb. 9 at the library.

Upcoming programs for children include Drumming on Jan. 23, which will feature a make-your-owndrums activity and a lesson on technique from a real

The Mechanicsville Branch Library ranked a July 26 visit from Jack’s Jungle, the mobile zoo, as one of the branch’s favorite programs of 2022. The traveling zoo traveled to various Pamunkey regional Branch Libraries that week, and many children visitors had fun interacting with duke the Tortoise.

drummer; a Dr. Seuss program in March; and a whole week of programming for spring break.

Other upcoming programs for children and teens include the return of their Big Bubbles program; Roll with It for kids to experiment with gravity, friction, and inclined planes; Reading Olympics preparation programs for students; a Witch, Wizard, & Warlock Wand Workshop on Jan. 28, Improv on Jan. 22 and Feb. 9; RVA Swing on March 15; and Open Mic Poetry on April 19.

Library staff is currently planning a number of exciting events in the horizon, including a “What’s in Poe’s Trunk” presentation by Poe Museum and a Poe escape room by Red Vein Escape Rooms on Feb. 18, Star Wars Bingo, Cosplay presentation, photo booth, and the 2023 Summer Reading Program themed “All Together Now.”

Library staff highlights how they offer more than books and magazines, incorporating fascinating programs that cover many areas of interest, e-resources and useful databases. Pamunkey Library databases additionally offer access to free homework help with a live teacher; free legal forms; live help with resumes, accessing veteran benefits, new language, prep for the SAT or citizenship test; and many more – all without costing a dime for a library card. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Hanover Branch

The Hanover Branch Library staff members named both new and recurring programs their favorites of 2022, including the launching of their Book Club in April that has blossomed from three members to 10

regular attendees. The club meets the third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 on “The Rosie Project” followed by a Feb. 21 discussion on “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.”

The branch additionally started Playgroup in October that has grown in popularity over the months. The program will return on the first Tuesday of the month beginning in February and offers the opportunity for parents and caregivers with young children to socialize with other parents and caregivers while their children freely explore a wide variety of activities, including dress-up, playdough, building blocks and sensory activities.

Hanover’s Take Home Crafting Corner was another new success of 2022, which offers a selection of books to check out and a weekly craft for children to take home

every week. The staff loves providing these take-home activities for their youngest patrons and will continue the program this year.

After a two and a half year COVID-induced break from Storytime, library staff was exited to return in September 2022 with in-person, indoor Storytimes. The branch’s Storytimes are held on Fridays at 10:45 a.m. and welcome all ages to sing along with Miss Cindy and her guitar, read stories together, and enjoy puppets and other fun activities.

Cindy Hooper, the branch’s children’s programmer, is most excited for the continuance of Playgroup and Storytime this year.

“These are the two I am most looking forward to because I get to spend time with the children exploring their interests and get to know them a little better,” Hooper said.

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Because I want a billboard for P’aris. I want a Google search of her name to pull up more than a handful of local

news stories and a link to her obituary and for her story to be known far and wide. I want the names of Akeem Briscoe, Kyhara Tay and Briana Palmer, just a small fraction of the children under the age of 12 who were killed

last year by stray bullets, to be familiar to all Americans.

I want a memorial to fallen children and an annual day of mourning.

I want people to understand that a professional athlete suffering a life-

threatening medical crisis is a truly horrible event, but a child being murdered should be the bigger headline.

We need to protect our athletes. But the fact that we can’t protect our children is the real tragedy.

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They are also excited to welcome a new adult programmer who will focus on genealogy and promoting the Hanover Branch’s Virginiana Collection.

The library’s favorite upcoming adult programs include Heart Sharpie Mug on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks on March 1 at 7 p.m., Adult Coloring Night on April 5 at 6:30 p.m., Felt Flower Collage on May 5 at 11 a.m., and a Teacup Garden program on June 3 at 11 a.m. to plant small succulents in a teapot with a few miniatures. These programs are for adults and limited to 10 people.

“We would love to see more patrons come visit the Hanover Branch, which is the original Hanover Library near the Courthouse on 301,” Hooper said. “It is a small, intimate branch that many people don’t even know exists. Staff at the Hanover Branch will get to know your name and you typically don’t have to worry about events being too crowded. Come check us out!”

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Rockville Branch

The Rockville Branch Library has been gradually reintegrating programing back into their schedule since the pandemic, with 2022 offering a return to most of the branch’s regular programming including Storytime on Friday mornings, First Friday

Films, Read to Rover with the library’s therapy dogs, and a summer Pirate Day Party.

Some of the branch’s most popular programs in 2022 were art programs, which were mostly led by Jean Kleeman, the library’s adult services specialist.

Rockville Branch Manager Christine Snyder noted how Kleeman’s beginning loom and paint along sunflower classes were “very popular, and we still hear from patron who attended letting us know how much they enjoyed it.”

Another crowd favorite was the library’s December winter luminary program, which offered a more intri-

cate model for adult participants along with a simpler model for children for the whole family to participate together.

Snyder said that with puzzles resurging in popularity due to the pandemic, the library’s puzzle-swap has drawn a lot of activity recently.

“Instead of buying a bunch of puzzles you can swap out one you’ve already done for a new one. We also frequently have a puzzle laid out on one of the library tables that gets worked on by various patrons as they come through, making it a really fun group effort to see how much progress gets done each day,” she added.

The library has also offered a variety of other passive programs, including scavenger hunts in the library for kids and simple crafts.

“It makes a visit to the library really fun and special for both patrons and staff,” Snyder said.

Looking ahead, the library

is looking forward to hosting all the new and continuing programs throughout 2023. Some upcoming favorites include a spring Blackout poetry program for teens and children to create a poem with old book pages and spring painting class for adults to create a triptych cherry tree. No previous art experience is necessary and all work can be taken home.

“We are always looking for new program ideas and local organizations to partner with to provide knowledge and enrichment to the community,” Snyder said. “We are also looking for outreach opportunities, so if anyone is interested in working with us so we can educate the public about our services, we would love to hear from them. We hope to see more people enjoying what the library has to offer in 2023!”

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Untold Stories presents local Civil Rights history

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Untold Stories, a program of oral histories about growing up in Ashland and Hanover County during the 1940s through 1960s, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. located at Patrick Henry High School, Ashland.

Untold Stories has been sponsored jointly by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum and Downtown Ashland Association since 2014.

This year’s theme is “Shared Experiences from the Civil Rights Era.” The

storytellers will be Rebecca Doggett Bray, Mary Jane Ghee, Trisha Leonard Higgins, Matt “Moto” Lewis, Ollie Lewis and Steve Trivett. The MC will be Anthony Keitt, and Dr. Jamelle Wilson will be the wrap-up speaker. The Community Gospel Choir will close out the program. The program is free and open to the public. The Untold Stories Committee hopes all will come hear the stories these six individuals have to share. For more information, visit ashlandmuseum.org or call 804-368-7314.

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reading Olympics review at the Montpelier Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. Grades 4 and 5 for participants in Hanover County Public schools reading Olympics. Prepare for your upcoming competition by reading and discussing the story “Inkey’s amazing escape” by sy Montgomery.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Family stor ytime at the Cochrane rockville Branch Library. Fridays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy

a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and more. Family stor ytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Crafternoon: Crochet at the Cochrane rockville Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 14, 3 to 4 p.m. ages 8-12. explore different crafts and techniques with the library. This program is great for beginner and veteran crafters alike. Bring home a finished project and check out a craft book or two. This program will focus on crocheting. read 2 rover at the Cochrane rockville Branch Library. Thursday, Jan. 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Grades K-2. read 2 rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs. space is limited.

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The ashland Branch named last year’s “Big Bubbles” event in august as one of their 2022 favorites. The 75 attendees flocked to the library to blow giant bubbles using staff’s unique concoction.

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Atlee hosts fourth annual Tommy Legge Memorial

Patrick Henr y rumblespastMechanicsville inhigh-scoring64th

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

The Atlee Raiders hosted 12 schools in their home gym for two days of wrestling action in the fourth annual Tommy Legge Memorial wrestling tournament on Jan. 6-7.

By Adam Cheek for Richmond Times-Dispatch

While McLean left the tournament the victor with 447 points, the hosting Atlee Raiders were close behind in second place with a commendable 411.5 points and three first place winners. Varina rounded out the top-3 with 365.5 points.

Arowdy Me ch anics vi crowd ontheopposit sideofthefield,plus anabnormallywar November eveningat Patrick Henr High School, didn’t stopthe Patriots from rolling over the Mustangs 48-27athome to close outth regular season.

Kozubal (24-2) continued his impressive season with two pins in the opening rounds before cruising to a 15-0 tech fall victory in the quarterfinals. From there, a 13-2 major decision win over Godwin’s Colin Mayhew set up a meeting against Louisa’s Kasey Casazza in the final, who he made quick work of with an 11-4 win.

The64theditionofthe Tomat Bowlwas wagedmostly onthe ground. PH, 6-4headinginto next week’s Region 4B playoffs, record 366 rushing yards,20 more than Mechanicsvillehadpassingand rushing combined

Local schools like the Mechanicsville Mustangs and Patrick Henry Patriots were also in attendance at Atlee, with the Mustangs finishing in fifth place with 342.5 points and the Patriots finishing in ninth place with 303 points.

Elaal’s bid for an undefeated season is also still alive and well after the tournament, with the wrestler that has 25 wins and zero losses to his name winning all four of his contests with pins. Three of those came in the first period, including a championship win in 1:57 over McLean’s John Drury.

“Ialwayslike to run the ball, kind of see where we’re at,” Patr Henr y coach Ken Wakefieldsaid. “We know thatthey’ve gotsome guysthatgotta play bothsidesof the ball,so you kindofleanonthem a littlebit.”

Like the Raiders, the Mustangs had three wrestlers win their weight classes, while the Patriots had four of their own record four third place finishes to cap off the weekend.

Patrick Henry’s top performers of the day were 106-pound Ryan O’Keefe, 132-pound Elias Sotos, 138-pound Jack Christ and 215-pound Jason Cooper, all of whom claimed third place finishes for the Patriots.

Onseniornight, it wasappropriatelytheseniorsthatshonethe brightest:both Gracyn Ross and Shamar Williams recordedtwo touchdowns apiece.

At the forefront of Atlee’s productive weekend were wins from Eric Ludwig in the 113-pound class, Graham Bosher in the 132-pound class and Brayton Crews in the 138-pound division.

Rossandjuniorquar terback Grayson Johnson were explosive early, bothhittingthe100-yard rushingmark by theendof thefirst half— Rossat100 and Johnson at103.

Conrad Pernsteiner (120 pounds), Tyler Bosher (144 pounds) and Tristan Torres (157 pounds) also gave the Raiders third place finishes.

match. Ludwig won in a 4-0 decision over his McLean opponent opposite him, earning the advantage with a three-point second period where he recorded a takedown and an escape to earn a scoring edge he wouldn’t relinquish.

to the championship round. Once there, he took care of business with a pin in 2:36 over McLean’s Justin Daly.

of Lousia County, Crews had two near falls and two takedowns to win his bracket with a 10-3 decision victory.

O’Keefe won his first two matches with first period pins, and in the third place match against Deep Run’s Ajay Pai, a convincing 16-1 tech fall win ended his day on a high note.

Ludwig (15-7) had a dominant performance in his five bouts, winning four of them through pins before battling in a tight, low-scoring contest against McLean’s Billy Arslan in the championship

Aftera three-and-outfrom Mechanicsville to start the game, Patrick Henry got goingimmediately with a rushing touchdown from Johnson,whose76-yard rumbleput the Patriotsontheboard with8:28 to play intheopeningquarter.

Graham Bosher won his first three matchups through pins, including a lightning fast victory 27 seconds into the first period against North Stafford’s Wesley Wilson in the quarterfinals, but he had to edge out Varina’s Jeremiah Adkins in the semifinals in a 5-2 decision in order to get

Caeden Waltershit Aaron Maxie

for a 65-yard Mechanicsvillescore, but the Patriots respondedless than a minute later with a 71-yard Ross touchdown run.

Both teamsputup 14 in the openingquar ter, Mechanicsville eveningthings up with a 2-yard Colby Messe touchdown run.

Crews left the tournament with a 22-3 record after winning all six of his matchups, two of which were from pins while three came down to close decisions. In the semifinals against Patrick Henry’s Jack Christ, the two wrestlers gave the fans one of the most even matchups of the tournament in a 5-4 decision that went in Crews’ favor thanks to a late third period reversal that gave him the edge. In the final against Robert Tovornik

PH took control inthesecond

quarter on a pairoflongpass touchdowns,one a 47-yard bombfrom theirotherquar terback, Jayden Brown, to Cole Sylvia,andthe other from Johnson to Williams.

Eventhen,the Patriots’ groundand-pound offense ruled,and PH led28-14atthehalfwhilethepassing game put up just 63 yards.

Over on the Mechanicsville side, first place finishes from Kevin Bagby in the 150-pound class, Drew Kozubal in the 157-pound class and Joe Elaal in the 215-pound class were the biggest highlights of the day for the Mustangs. Second place finishes from Ramsay Cribb (120 pounds) and Ryan Magill (144 pounds) and a third place finish from Chris Drozdowicz (165 pounds) also added to a strong day

Once thesecond half began, PH put together a series thatshaved nearly 5 minutesofftheclock,featuring a fourth-down conversion that eventuallyled to a Greg Foster Jr. touchdown.

Despite anothe r meticulous Mechanicsvillescoringdrive that tickedoff more than 7 minutes

for the Mustangs. After an injury default victory and a thrilling 5-3 decision in the first two rounds, Bagby was dominant in the final four matches to claim the 150-pound crown, winning back-to-back major decisions to set up a meeting against McLean’s Baatarkhuu Chandmani in the championship. Bagby jumped out to a 3-0 lead at the end of the first period with a three-point near fall and a takedown and earned three more points in the third period to win the final in an 8-4 decision.

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and a successfulonsidekick, Patrick Henry’s defenseheldfast to force a punt.

All four of Sotos’ wins came from pins as well, including a third place win over Varina’s Jeremiah Adkins. In Christ’s third place showdown against Colonial Heights’ Bayron Hernandez, he continued that trend with a win by fall in 4:21. Not to be outdone, all three of Cooper’s wins were also through pins, with his last coming against Thomas Dale’s Cole Leinberger in 4:21 to take third place.

After hisearlier visit to theend zone, Rosswassitting at 19 touchdowns ontheseason. Johnsonaired itout to Rossfor a passing touchdown andthe20-score milestone, making thelead 41-21

PatrickHenry playersmaketheirway tothelocker roomduring a highschoolfootball game on Sept.1.

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atlee’s reece Legget slams Mills e. Godwin’s eamon Forrest in the first round of the Tommy Legge Memorial hosted at atlee High school on Jan. 6-7.

Raiders hold off late rally against Hawks

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

Coming off consecutive losses and a home matchup against the Hanover Hawks (6-5) looming, the Atlee Raiders boys basketball team (7-5) built up a double-digit advantage and held off a furious fourth quarter comeback to take a 51-46 win.

The Jan. 5 matchup had an electric atmosphere surrounding the players on the floor, with the two opposing student sections having their own backand-forth battle while the game entered crunch time. Ultimately, the Raiders fans were the ones to leave with the excitement of a victory on their home floor.

The Raiders were led by a 12-point outing from senior forward Mikey Carr,

who added six points in the fourth quarter alone and an 11-point night from junior guard Jason Turpin.

Guard Mikey Shields

also added nine points for the Raiders, but was a driving force behind the team’s ball movement as well. The sophomore floor general was a constant thorn in Hanover’s side, making a habit of carving up the defense with a quick first step that got him into the paint combined with the awareness to find late cutters to the rim or open shooters out on the perimeter.

From the opening tip, the game was played at a breakneck pace, with both teams trading baskets early.

Shields was an immediate focal point behind Atlee’s success, getting into a quick rhythm with two layups and two assists, one of which saw him escape a half court double team and laser in a pass to Turpin for an easy two points.

Up 15-12 entering the second quarter, the Raiders shook off an early two-minute slump and saw Shields make another highlight reel dime, this time slashing to the basket from the left corner and laying off a pass to sophomore Reed Taylor, who finished through contact for a three-point play.

The Raiders entered the second half up by 12 points, and their offense was again quick to strike after a catchand-shoot triple from sophomore Knox Axselle helped maintain the early doubledigit lead.

Leading 34-21 with 4:15 left in the third quarter, the Hawks’ comeback bid started when they opted for a half court trap that disrupted the Raiders’ offensive flow. The defensive changeup forced multiple turnovers and created fast break opportunities that led to a 3-point make for Hawks guard Will Hopkins Jr., a Beau Sahnow fast break layup and a fall away jumper from Max Williams through contact that cut the Raiders lead down to 36-32 entering the fourth quarter.

That 11-2 Hawks run in the final four minutes of the third created a riveting fourth quarter that was kickstarted by a corner three from Hopkins that made it a two-point game. Then, two big assists from Shields including a no-look bounce pass to Carr for a layup brought the lead back up to six for the Raiders with five minutes left on the clock.

With the Raiders aiming to milk the clock with every offensive possession, the Hawks decided to hold off on fouling and instead continue their trap defense. The move paid off, and the Hawks kept hope alive when a turnover led to a 3-pointer

from sophomore Tyler Latham that cut the deficit back down to three with just over 90 seconds remaining.

Latham had a chance to tie the game up with another 3-point attempt, but it didn’t fall, and the Hawks had to resort to fouling to get possession back. With the Raiders in the bonus and shooting the one-andone, Carr, who missed his previous two free throws, quickly redeemed himself and knocked down two attempts to give his team a 48-43 advantage with 53 seconds left.

Senior Garrett Bralley added another point from the free throw line after get-

ting a steal caused by an inbounds tip from Taylor, but the Hawks once again managed to keep a glimmer of hope alive when Sahnow cut the lead in half with another 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining.

Free throws again proved to be the difference for the Raiders, who closed out the game with makes from Axselle and Turpin to pull away with a hard-fought win.

Up next for the Raiders is a road matchup against the Patrick Henry Patriots (1-6) on Jan. 13. The Hawks will look to get back in the win column when they travel to take on the Glen Allen Jaguars on Jan. 11.

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atlee’s Garrett Bralley grabs a defensive rebound away from Hanover’s James Pierce on Jan. 5.

Hanover senior guard Beau sahnow lays up as atlee’s reed Taylor gives chase.

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Noticeisherebygiventha ttheHanoverCountyPlanningCommissionhas set Thursday,Januar y19,2023,at6:00 P.M., intheBoardRoomofthe HanoverCountyGovernmentBuilding at HanoverCourthouse,Hanover, Virginia,astheday,date,time,andplacefor apublichearingtoconsiderthe followingcases, at whichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:

REZ2022-00023,CHRISTIH.ANDEDWIN

DAVIDADAMS

Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,toAR-6(c),Agricultural ResidentialDistrictwithconditions,onGPIN8733-64-9815(part),consisting of approximately10.98acres,andlocatedontheeastlineofColdHarbor Road(StateRoute156) approximately0.25milessouthofitsintersection withMcGheeHouseRoad(privateroad).Thesubjectpropertyisdesignated ontheGeneralLandUsePlanMa pasAgricultural.Theproposedzoning amendmentwouldpermitthecreationofoneadditionalbuildinglotfora familymemberfor agrossdensityofone(1)dwellingunitper5.49acres. (PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:ColdHarbor

REZ2022-00026,GRANDMAMITCHELL’SPLACE,L.L.C.

Request(s)anamendmenttotheconceptualplanandproffers approved withrezoningrequestREZ2020-00019,GrandmaMitchell’sPlace,L.L.C.,on GPINs7884-10-0166and7884-10-6499(part),consistingof approximately 13.5acres,zonedM-2(c),LightIndustrialDistrictwithconditions.The propertyislocatedonthesouthwestquadrantoftheintersectionof Verdon Road(StateRoute684)and WashingtonHighway(U.S.Route1).Thesubject propertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMa pasIndustrial. (PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Beaverdam

REZ2022-00010,7147MECHANICSVILLETURNPIKE,L.L.C.,ETAL.

Request(s)anamendmenttotheconceptualplanandproffers approvedwith rezoningrequestC-11-17(c),MDCBrand yHill,L.L.C.,onGPIN8714-871189,consistingof approximately19.7acres,andlocatedonthesouthline ofBrand yRunDrive(StateRoute1070) approximately600feetsouthofits intersectionwithMechanicsville Turnpike(U.S.Route360).Thisamendment includes arequesttorezoneadditionalacreagefromB-1,Neighborhood BusinessDistrict,toRM(c),Multi-FamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditions, onGPIN8714-77-2332,consistingof approximately6.5acres.Thetotal acreageforthisrequestwouldincreaseto approximately26.19acres. ThesubjectpropertiesaredesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMap asMulti-Family(8to15dwellingunitsperacre).Theproposedzoning amendmentwouldpermitthecreationof144 age-restricted apartments. Thetotalnumberofdwellingunitsforbothdevelopmentswillconsistof 351unitson26.2acresfor agrossdensityof13.4unitsperacre.(PUBLIC

HEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville

CopiesoftheabovecasesmaybereviewedinthePlanningOffice,Monday through Friday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m.pleasecontact thePlanningOfficeoryoumayalsogotohttps://www.hanovercounty. gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archiveformoreinformation.

NOTICEOFDELINQUENT TAXES AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HANOVER COUNTY,VIRGINIA

PursuanttoVirginiaCode§58.1-3975,thefollowing realpropertywillbeauctionedforsaleto thehighestbidderat asimulcast(withonlineandinpersonbidding)publicauctiontobeheldat 7516CountyComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia23069intheHanoverCountyAdministration BuildingBoardRoom, on Monday,January30,2023 at 11:00am.Intheinstanceofinclement weather,theauctionmaybeconductedonlineonly.Insuchcase,theauctionwillbegintheclosing processat11:00am.

Thesaleofsuchpropertyissubjecttothetermsandconditionsbelow,andanytermsorconditions whichmaybepostedorannouncedForSaleAtAuction,Inc.(“Auctioneer”)and TaxingAuthority ConsultingServices,PC(“TACS”).Subsequentannouncementstakeprecedenceoveranyprior writtenorverbaltermsofsale.

PropertyOwner(s) TaxMapNo. TACSNo.PropertyDescription

N1

N2

VirginiaInvestment Associates,Inc 7797-57-7848773982

OffMonocan Way +/-0.416acre Unimprovedparcel

VirginiaInvestment Associates,Inc 7788-36-0015773982 OffLewistownRd +/-0.72acre Unimprovedparcel

N3 VirginiaInvestment Associates,Inc 7788-16-3630773982 OffWashingtonHwy +/-0.63acre Unimprovedparcel

GENERALTERMSOFSALE: The Treasurerhastherightto rejectanybidsdeterminedtobe unreasonablein relationtoestimatedvalueoftheProperty.Anyunsoldpropertywillbeofferedfor saleagainatthenextauction,wheneverthatmaybe.

PropertiesareconveyedbySpecial WarrantyDeed,subjecttoanyeasements,covenants,agreements, restrictions, reservations,andanyandallrightsof recordwhichmayaffecttheproperty.Properties areofferedforsaleas-is,where-is,andif-is,withallfaultsandwithoutanywarranty,eitherexpressed orimplied.Personsareencouragedtomake avisualinspectionofthepropertywithinthelimitsof thelawandtoobtainanindependenttitlesearch,attheirownexpense,priortobiddingonanyof thepropertiestodeterminethesuitablenessofthepropertyfortheirpurposes.Itisnotguaranteed thatthepropertyhas aright-of-wayorthatitisnotlandlocked.Propertyissoldingrossandnotby theacre.ThereisnowarrantyastotheaccuracyoftheGISsystem,noristheinformationcontained therein alegal representationofanyofthefeaturesofthepropertywhichitdepicts.

Thesaleofpropertytothehighestbidderisnotcontingentuponobtaining financing. Financing, ifneeded,isthesole responsibilityofthehighbidder.Bybidding,partiesareenteringinto alegally bindingcontract,waiveall rescissionrights,andunderstandthattheirbidisimmediatelybinding, irrevocable,andenforceable.Additionally,bybidding,partiesarerepresentingthattheyhave read, andagreetobeboundby,alltermsandconditionsforthissale.Failuretocompletetheproperty purchasewill resultinforfeitureofanyfundspaidandmaysubjectthehighestbiddertoadditional damages,whichmayincludeexpensesandanydeficitupon resale.

PAYMENTTERMS: Thehighestbiddershallpaythehighbidinfull,alongwiththebuyer’spremium anddeed recordingcosts,followingthecloseoftheauction. Therewillbe a10%buyer’spremium, subjectto aminimumof$150.00,addedtothewinningbid.

TermsapplicabletoIn-PersonBiddersONLY:Thehighestbiddershallmakepaymentinfullon thedayoftheauction.Allpaymentsmustbemadeintheformofpersonalcheck,traveler’scheck, cashier’scheck,ormoneyorder. Nocashwillbeaccepted.

TermsapplicabletoOnlineBiddersONLY:Allinterestedpartiesmust registerandbeapprovedby theAuctioneer.RegistrationandbiddingarefreeofchargeandaredonethroughtheAuctioneer’s website ForSaleAtAuction.biz.Ifanyinterestedbiddersareunabletoattendforin-personbidding andwishtobidonproperty,butdonothaveaccesstotheinternet,pleasecontactForSaleAt Auction,Inc.,at(540)899-1776forassistance.

Thehighestbidderwill receivetheirpurchasecontractandbalancedueviaemailfollowingtheclose oftheauction.Thecontractshallimmediatelybeexecutedand returnedto TACS. Thefullbalance duemustbe receivedwithinseven(7)daysfollowingtheauctionclosing(nolaterthanFebruary 6,2023).Allpaymentsmustbemadeintheformofcertifiedfunds,cashier’scheck,moneyorderor wiretransfer.Cashandpersonalchecks willnot beaccepted.Checksandmoneyordersshallbe madepayabletoHanoverCountyandforwardedto TACS,attheaddressshownbelow.Wiretransfer instructionswillbeprovidedtothehighestbidderupon request.

To qualifyas apurchaseratthisauctionyoumaynotowedelinquenttaxestoHanoverCounty. Questionsconcerningthe registrationandbiddingprocessshouldbedirectedtotheAuctioneer onlineatforsaleatauction.biz,byemailtojerry@forsaleatauction.biz orbyphonetoJerryBertram, at(804)229-9271,ortheAuctioncompanyofficeat(540)899-1776.Questionsconcerning thepropertysubjecttosaleshouldbedirectedto TACSonlineatwww.taxva.com,byemailto rcranmer@taxva.com,byphoneto804-293-8608,orbywritingtotheaddressbelow.

Re:HanoverCountyNon-JudicialSaleAuction

TaxingAuthorityConsultingServices,PC P.O.Box31800 Henrico,Virginia23294-1800

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HANOVER COUNTY 2022 PersonalProperty TaxNotice Due February6,2023

Noticeisherewithgiventhatall2022HanoverCountypersonalproperty taxesare dueandpayableonorbeforeFebruary 6,2023. Anyone owningpersonalpropertythathasnot received abill maygoonline to:https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov/topay,reviewand/orprinttheir bill(s),or contacttheHanoverCounty Treasurer ’s Office at 804-365-6050or 804-730-6050.

Failuretoreceivea bill does notrelieve the ownerofpenaltyandinterest if paymentisnot made by theduedate.Ifyouhave anyquestionsconcerning theitemslistedonyour taxbill, contacttheCommissionerofthe Revenue at 804-365-6129or804-730-6129.

M.Scott Miller,Treasurer

HanoverCounty

PUBLICNOTICE

HanoverDASHSpecialized Transportationprogram, providestransportationservicestonon-driverolderadultsaswell asindividualswithdisabilitiesinHanoverCounty.Fundsarebeing requestedintheamountof$679,260.00fromtheCommonwealth ofVirginiathroughtheFederal TransitAdministrationSection5310 –EnhancedMobilityforSeniorsandIndividualswithDisabilities,to continuethistransportationservice.HanoverDASHcontractswith UZURVtoprovidespecializedtransportation,includingwheelchair vans,tothispopulationformedicalservices,personalbusiness, employmentandformalsocialand recreationalprograms. Enhancingself-sufficiency,reducingsocialisolationandincreasing citizenengagementthroughaccesstosocialand recreational opportunitieswillhelpensureamorevibrantandinclusivequality oflifeforcounty residentsandthecommunityatlarge.Hoursof operationareMondaythroughSaturdayfrom6:00amto6:00pm.

We inviteanyinterestedpartyintheHanoverCountyareato commentontheproposedservicesbysending awrittennoticeby February1,2023toJim Taylor,DeputyCountyAdministrator, HanoverCounty,P.OBox470,Hanover,VA23069.

JohnA.Budesky CountyAdministrator

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LEGALDISPLAYADS LEGALDISPLAYADS

PUBLICNOTICE

NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisors hasset Wednesday,January25,2023at6:00 P.M., orassoon thereafterastheBoard’sconsiderationoftheadministrativeagenda permits,intheBoardRoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernment BuildingatHanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia,astheday,date, time,andplacefor apublichearingtoconsiderthefollowingcases, atwhichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:

SE2022-00025,TERESAANDEDWARD WATTS(DBA WATTS RV ANDBOATSTORAGE,L.L.C.),ETAL.

Request(s) aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection 26-337oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermit areduction inthewidthofanindustrialbufferandSection26-338for amulti-use signthatistallerandlargerthanpermittedonGPINs7788-14-9733, 7788-25-4072,7788-35-0330,and7788-34-3970,consistingof approximately14.93acres,currentlyzonedM-3(c),HeavyIndustrial Districtwithconditions,andlocatedontheeastlineofOld Telegraph Road(StateRoute661)atitsintersectionwithMorseCodeDrive (private road).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

SE2022-00026,ALECIADIANEANDMATTHEWG.BAKER

Request(s) aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection 26-21.3oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermita commercialdogkennelonGPIN8745-90-3025,consistingof approximately11.32acres,zonedA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,and locatedonthesouthlineofCrownHillRoad(StateRoute632) approximately400feetwestofitsintersectionwithBeattiesMill Road(StateRoute634).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict: ColdHarbor

SE2022-00028,ESLMECHANICSVILLE,L.L.C.

Request(s)anamendmentto aSpecialExceptionPermitin accordancewithSection3.6.2(d)ofthe repealedR-1,SingleFamilyResidentialDistrictprovisionsoftheHanoverCountyZoning Ordinance,topermitconvalescenthomes,nursinghomesor homesfortheaged,onGPINs7796-94-6872,7796-95-4087,and 7796-95-8003,consistingofapproximately8.34acres,zonedR-1, Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict,andlocatedonthesouthlineof AtleeRoad(StateRoute638)atitsintersectionwithHollycroftCourt (StateRoute2329).Thepurposeoftheamendmentistoamend thecondition relatedtoscreeningofHVACequipment.(PUBLIC HEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy

Copiesoftheabovecasemaybe reviewedinthePlanningOffice, MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m., pleasecontactthePlanningOfficeoryoumayalsogotohttps:// www.hanovercounty.gov /697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcomingand-Archivformoreinformation.

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7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville united Methodist Church, 7356 atlee road in Mechanicsville. Visit rvana.org.

FIRST THURSDAYS

The ashland Beekeepers association (aBa) meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at First Baptist Church 800 Thompson st in ashland. It is one of several beekeeping groups in the richmond area offering educational programs and Q&a sessions about honey bees and beekeeping. all are welcome to attend. The aBa is now taking registrations for its annual Beginning Beekeeping classes which start February 4. For more information on meetings or classes, visit http:// ashlandvabeekeepers.org or call ron at 804-651-3504.

SECOND MONDAYS

The WeB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan road in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the american red Cross to distributed to those in need. since its inception, the WeB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WeB can use it. Call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

THIRD MONDAYS

The studley seniors hold their monthly meetings at enon uMC, 6156 studley road in Mechanicsville, at 10:30 a.m. The group has a business session, entertainment and shares a covered-dish lunch while enjoying a morning of fellowship. They hope to see the community at their first meeting this year on Jan. 16.

alzheimer’s/dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month on Zoom. Contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

The Hanover County Community s ervices Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in ashland.

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