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Clements named 2022 Hanover Christmas Mother

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

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Michele Clements of the Atlee Ruritan Club is this year’s Hanover Christmas Mother.

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he Doswell Ruritan Club recently announced Michele Clements as this year’s Hanover Christmas Mother.

With the holiday season just around the corner, Clements is already jumping into her new role in hopes of spreading holiday cheer to everyone in the community.

see CHRISTMAS, pg. 8

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

Photo courtesy of Hanover County Public Schools

Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, addresses the Class of 2022 with his keynote commencement speech, sharing with them the inspiring story of Derek Redmond and his father at the 1992 Olympics and encouraging graduates to rise when they fall, surround themselves with positive people, and be the positive person for others.

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For decades, Girl Scout Troops across the country have been uplifting communities with a steadfast devotion to making the world a better place. In Hanover County, there are young Girl Scouts who live out the role of a humanitarian every day,

empowering fellow females and uplifting the community with innovative service projects around every corner.

Hanover County celebrated Girl Scout Troop 5276 and their inspiring and special service project on Friday, Oct. 7. Ninth graders Lauren Hoehl, Katherine Alexander and Ashley Godwin officially

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Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Shannon Hoehl and Hanover County Administrator John Budesky help Lauren Hoehl, Katherine Alexander and Ashley Godwin of Girl Scout Troop 5276 cut the ribbon to commemorate the troop’s completion of a warm and welcoming waiting room for children in court.

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Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) announced last week an on-time graduation rate of 95.2% for the Class of 2022, the 10th straight year that Hanover’s graduation rate has exceeded 95%.

The rate is the fourth-highest on-time graduation rate in Virginia among the 15 largest

school divisions in the state, according to new data from the Virginia Department of Education. Overall, Hanover’s graduation rate for students who entered the ninth grade during the 2018-19 school year continues to outpace the state’s, where 92.1% earned a Board of Education-approved diploma.

Additionally, more HCPS students are graduating with

Local Girl Scouts uplift the community with innovative projects

The announcement came during the club’s annual tea on Wednesday, Oct. 5, which was attended by club members, families and former Hanover Christmas Mothers.

Doswell Ruritan Franklin Jones presented the history of the Hanover Christmas Mother during the tea, which was a role that was first established by the Doswell Woman’s Club in 1949. Ruth Wickham Smith, the

HCPS graduation rate exceeds state average Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local

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The Hanover Tavern hosted their annual “Coffee with Cops” events last week, inviting community members to mingle with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) over a cup of coffee from The Local Cup coffee truck. The annual meet-and-greet aims to express the community’s appreciation for HCSO’s endless devotion to the safety and security of Hanover County while offering residents the chance to connect with their local law enforcement officers.

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Important dates for Nov. 8 General Election Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local The Hanover County Office of Voter Registration and Elections is committed to helping all eligible registered voters maintain the ability to cast a ballot in the upcoming Nov. 8, 2022, General Election.

In-person absentee and vote by mail ballots are available beginning Sept. 23.

You may request your vote by mail ballot or visit the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. In addition, the office will be open on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to cast an in-person absentee ballot. Curbside voting is avail-

able during early voting hours.

Saturday, Nov. 5 is the last day to vote an in-person absentee ballot.

Monday, Oct. 17 is the deadline to register or make changes to your voter registration in time for the General Election.

Check your voter registration to make sure it is correct.

Friday, Oct. 28 is the final day you can request an absentee ballot by mail. Your request must be received by your General Registrar by 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. is the cutoff for voting an emergency-only absentee ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections Office.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election Day. Polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. the Electoral Board will hold the canvass meeting to ascertain the election results and to rule on Provisional ballots cast.

Monday, Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. (noon) is the deadline to cure your absentee ballot.

The Electoral Board will reconvene on Monday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.

You can register to vote, update your information, and request an absentee ballot online at www.elections.virginia.gov/ citizen-portal/.

Ballot drop off stations: Your ballots can be dropped off beginning Friday, Sept. 23 through Tuesday, Nov. 8 until 7 p.m. These ballot drop off stations

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue July 4

July 5

DWI: Drugs, first offense was reported in the 10100th block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 6200th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 9400th block of E Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Personal trespassing by computer was reported in the 10300th block of Oak Shade Court, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 2300th block of Westwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10300th block of Colonial Estates Circle, Glen Allen.

DWI: First offense was reported in the 6400th block of Chenault Way, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000th block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Hit and run with attended property damage more than $1,000 was reported in the 7400th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7100th block of Brook Way, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 16100th block of W Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier.

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Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 9400th block of Atlee Station Road/Hill Fork Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument was reported in the 9200th block of E Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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Petit larceny, less than $500, not from a person was reported in the 8000th block of Ellerson Station Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Concealment of price-altered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage less than $250 was reported in the 18500th block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9000th block of Hopkins Branch Way, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering a house to commit larceny, assault was reported in the 13200th block of Greenwood

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Abuse, neglect of incapacitated adult, first offense was reported in the 7100th block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment of price-altered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S pg. 21

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Sunday, November 6th, 2022 at 10:15 a.m.

Black Creek Baptist Church 6289 McClellan Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Black Creek Baptist Church will have a special Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, November 6th during our morning worship service to honor all veterans.

Special speaker that day; Guest Speaker Col. John Miller (Retired / Army) will present Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins.

Eligibility: Living United States veterans who served on active duty during the Vietnam Veteran Era in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.

Pastor Stephen will have a brief sermon that day as well and the Mechanicsville High School ROTC will provide the Color Guard.

Please pass the word to any Veterans you know, so they can come out on November 6 and be recognized and thanked for their service. Any questions, please call Pam Mentz 804-873-1797.

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CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 13 The Hanover NAACP will host a Citizens Community meeting with Hanover County Sheriff Hines at the Mechanicsville Branch Library from 6 to 7 p.m. All are welcomed at this event to ask questions of Hines and to get a better understanding of law enforcement in Hanover.

Friday, Oct. 14: Registration for the 53rd Annual Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade closes.

The parade will take place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

Registrations are only accepted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parade2022.

Saturday, Oct. 15 The Studley Ruritans, Salem Presbyterian Church and Enon Methodist Church present the Studley Community Festival

will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Road in Mechanisville. Enjoy a familyoriented festival for the Studley community to meet and have a good time. There will be local craft, food vendors, a bouncy house and hay rides to a pumpkin patch. A historical exhibit will be on display about the local history of Studley. Live music will also be provided and those who attend are invited to bring their own musical instrument and join the group!

It’s time for Woodside Farms Fall Fest! Crank up the oompah, loosen your lederhosen and get ready to guten appetit at the Woodside Farms Fall Fest on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 10455 Cedar Lane in Glen Allen. Shop with Hedstrom’s Homegrown, Stained Glass

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and of course Woodside Farms Farm Stand. You may also take a peek at The Farmhouse, Chickahominy Falls’ newest amenity, Tour our Award Winning Model Homes and Visit Esmerelda, the Horribly Wicked Witch! Join us as we clink steins with neighbors, support local makers, and take family pictures in front of the red tractor - come celebrate the season with us and Prost!

Walnut Grove Baptist Church Fall Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 and will feature the Carlisle Avenue Band, vendors, food trucks and a kids play area.

The Mechanicsville High School (MHS) Marching Band is hosting their annual Tournament of Champions Marching Band Competition

at the MHS football stadium, located at 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Gates open at 10 a.m. and performances will last from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 at the gate, which will cover expenses associated with the event and support the MHS Band Booster program.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 The Mechanicsville Tea Party will meet at at 7 p.m. at 6701 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville It is directly across from Dollar General and close to the Creighton Road traffic circle.

This month Rick Ryan will separate fact from fiction on both sides of the global climate change. debate Meetings are open to everyone. If you have any questions, contact Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he does not answer, leave a message and he

Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116.

Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. will return your call.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 Heritage Green invites the community to its senior living community, located at 7080 Brooks Farm Road, for an evening filled with wonderful music by The Elderly Brothers quartet at 6 p.m. The Elderly Brothers are members of the Norfolk and Richmond Chapters of the Barbershop Harmony Society with a combined 160 years of experience.

Seating is limited. RSVP by Oct. 17 and call: 804-746-7370.

Saturday, Oct. 22 The Hanover Humane Society’s eighth annual “GrowlO-Ween” Dog Halloween Event

will be held from from 2 to 5 p.m. at Center of the Universe Brewing Company at 11293 Air Park Road in the Ashland Airpark. The event is free to the public. Onsite parking is available. Dress up as your favorite canine in his/her Halloween costume and enjoy an afternoon with various dog-related activities and contests. Listen to live entertainment while bidding on silent auction items and enjoy food and golden beverages.For more information, visit GROWLOWEENVA. COM or contact COTU, info@ cotubrewing.com at 804-3680299 and the Hanover Humane Society info@hanoverhumanesee CALENDAR, pg. 8

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

The first Hanover Christmas Mother

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

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hile attending the Doswell Ruritan Club’s tea last week, I was recently awarded the opportunity to learn of a meaningful, long upheld Hanover tradition.

This was no ordinary luncheon, as the annual occurrence introduces the beloved Hanover Christmas Mother of the year.

Yes, this is officially the time of year when holiday excitement begins to seep into neighborhoods, grocery stores, restaurants and radio stations – with those familiar jolly tunes seeming to appear out of nowhere. Surely, many readers similarly experience a shock every year at the mention of Christmas, as the lingering summer heat always seems to trick us into forgetting winter is just around the corner.

But while this holiday season may bring excitement to some, it may place a solemn weight on others – whether due to financial strain, absence of family, grief over a loved one, or the dispiriting and lingering effects of the COVID19 pandemic.

Travelling back in time to 1949, this need for holiday cheer was just as crucial – if not more.

But as Hanoverians do, it wasn’t long before a group of inspiring philanthropists found a remedy.

The Doswell Woman’s Club listened with empathy as Nancy Price, the supervisor of the Department of Public Welfare of Hanover County in 1949, spoke of the difficulty she and staff were having in spreading any sort of Christmas cheer to those on relief rolls. Price believed the Doswell Club could provide an invaluable service to indigent residents by sponsoring and carrying out a program that would give these families a

Christmas.

Ruth Wickham Smith, a member of the Doswell Club, soon became Hanover’s first ever Christmas Mother and the program was officially born.

Headquarters were set up in the county’s welfare office; 215 letters requesting contributions were mailed to all organized groups and businesses; the Herald-Progress and Richmond Times-Dispatch printed any publicity stories sent in; and community contributions began to trickle in slowly.

In the two weeks before Christmas, the Christmas Mother and her committee packed and hand-wrapped gifts filled with clothing items, toys for every child under 14, and food for every family in need to place under their trees. Three Hanover banks donated Christmas money folders, and one containing a crisp $1 bill see FIRST, pg. 8

Voting is still important, but much easier

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Well, those midterm elections we’ve heard about for the past two years are right around the corner, and early voting has begun in localities across the Commonwealth.

And right on cue, my absentee ballot showed up in the mail, a welcomed

variation to my normal voting routine that began when I cast my first ballot in the 1968 presidential election.

In the years that followed, I never missed an election day at the polls, and I approached the process with utmost respect and responsibility.

There was something about the atmosphere at the polls that reinforced my belief in the system.

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I hope going to the polls still holds that intrigue for most Americans, but, honestly, I’ve found that absentee and early voting has a certain appeal, especially for those who no longer are enamored by the crowds and confusion of the polling place.

Early voting has gradually become the choice for many Americans, and proponents of the process assert the

relaxed voting schedule has opened the process to more Americans.

In fairness, there are many arguments both in favor of or against early voting and reformed absentee requirements, but it’s hard to dispute the convenience and ease the adjustments made to the system have produced. see VOTING, pg. 21

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Rob has always put his constituents first, and when he isn't in Washington, he can be found around the First District meeting with folks to hear their concerns and thoughts on how he can best represent them in Washington. Rob always advocates for policies that will help our families and businesses thrive in this hurting economy. Rob is also a strong advocate for our nation's service members and veterans and works tirelessly to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. Additionally, Rob has spent his entire career working to protect the environment, including preserving the health of the Chesapeake Bay - he recognizes that our waters, lands and natural resources must be properly managed and maintained to continue to serve the needs of Virginia and the nation. It’s clear that no matter the issue, Rob understands Virginians’ priorities and uses them to guide his actions in Washington.

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Habitat announces upcoming Faith Build project Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce their next project will be a Faith Build in partnership with faith-based organizations.

Faith Build is a partnership with local churches, faith-based organizations and businesses. Local churches and friends of the faith community will gather to help build and fund a home for a local family. Habitat is inviting area congregations to put their faith into action by getting involved in this local mission work.

Habitat is built on a foundation of faith. Its mission is to build safe, affordable housing with people in Hanover and King William counties, and that comes from a desire to put God’s Love into action.

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Habitat is offering a tangible experience that will allow individuals to engage the people around them, live their faith and offer a unique opportunity to love their neighbor.

Habitat’s upcoming project is in Ashland and will be a Faith Build. Habitat’s goal is to have this home fully staffed and funded by the faith-based community.

Habitat wants faith-based organizations to choose a way to support Habitat - serve, pray, and/ or give. Groups can volunteer to build or serve meals, pray over the new homeowners and/or help fund the construction of the home. Habitat seeks to raise $210,000, which is the estimated cost to build this home. The lot they are building on is from First Baptist, Ashland, so the church will be this homeowner’s new neighbor.

Consider how your congregation, organization

ELECTION Continued from pg. 3

are located at the Wickham building of the Hanover County Government Complex and on Election Day in all polling locations.

The Hanover County Voter Registration and Elections Office is in the Wickham Building, Room 119, of the Hanover County Government Complex. The phone number is (804) 365-6080. The e-mail address is hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, communications specialist for Hanover County.

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was sent to each senior, blind person or physically handicapped person named on the relief rolls.

Hanover’s first ever Christmas Mother Fund amounted to $777.21 in total cash contributions.

Price sent a letter of appreciation to the Doswell Woman’s Club – one that had been valued deeply and archived by club members who, surely, knew they made history.

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or business can help. Learn more at www.hkwhabitat.org/faith-build/, see other resources created for this event and sign up to participate. Call Amanda Gunter at 804-569-6108 x104 with questions and to talk about joining Faith Build.

Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat International and is responsible for Hanover and King William Counties. For over 30 years, they built homes alongside families who pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat’s repair program addresses critical repairs around the home. With their help, and the help of the community, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

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the pleasure of working with you again this year.”

But of course, it wasn’t just another year.

Seventy-three years later, Hanover Christmas Mothers throughout time welcomed Michele Clements to the meaningful role while reminiscing over their own joyous experiences.

Betty Lee Stanley, the 2010 Christmas Mother, said it was the most enjoyable and rewarding experience of her life.

This affection for the Christmas Mother seemed

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first ever Hanover Christmas Mother, helped raise over $777 in donations to purchase presents, clothes and food for over 200 families in need.

Last year, the Hanover Christmas Mother program helped 497 families, 1,275 children and 76 senior citizens. This year, they plan to give each child a $75 gift card for toys and clothes, $50 to $100 food gift cards for families depending on the size, and each senior citizen a $75 gift card.

Betty Lee Stanley, 2010 see CHRISTMAS, pg. 9

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Saturday, Oct. 15: Walking Civil War Williamsburg Tour will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern and does not include transportation for the walking tour. The cost is $50 per person with lunch included.

Oct. 23, 24 and 25: Ghosts Walk at Night at the Hanover Courthouse Complex and Hanover Tavern will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on each date. Join the tavern for guided tours of the tavern, Historic Courthouse and Old Stone Jail. The cost is $15 per person.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Once Bitten: A Halloween Cider Paired Dinner will be held at the Hanover Tavern from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Join the tavern for a Halloween-themed, four-course dinner and cider pairing. Costumes are encouraged. Reservations are required and the cost is $50 per person.

“The Christmas Mother, the Committee, the members who volunteered time and effort in soliciting, purchasing and wrapping are to be congratulated for their splendid work,” Price wrote in the letter. “…Hanover can now look forward to a good Christmas program to aid the needy.”

“I should like to add my personal, heartfelt thanks to all of you for a grand job well done,” Price added in recognition of the Doswell Woman’s Club’s inspiring work. “We look forward to

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to envelope the room, as I watched Christmas Mothers stand, one-by-one, and proudly share the year they served. It could be felt in the surge of clapping as the room rejoiced over what was to come.

With the many neighborhoods, grocery stores, restaurants and radio stations beginning to jump into this holiday excitement, consider how the most powerful display of Christmas spirit is spreading it to those who need it the most. Consider the devotion of the Doswell

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Woman’s Club to this cause, and how their visionary program has changed countless lives through the decades and established a timeless, beloved Hanover tradition.

Most importantly, consider how you can help.

For more information on the Hanover Christmas Mother program or to donate to this year’s effort, visit the website, https:// w w w. h an ove rc h r i s t m a s mother.org/donations, or submit requests to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.

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Former Hanover Christmas Mothers joined the Doswell Ruritan Club in welcoming Michele Clements as the 2022 Christmas Mother. Pictured, from top left to bottom right, is Hilda Kelly (1987), Bonnie Smith (2005), Carolyn Swingle (2018), Ginger Stanley (2016), Kay Beasley (2015), Jeannie Rummel (2021), Gigi Foster (2009), Mary Wiblin (2000), Gabie Crutchfield (1995), Carolyn Bowles (2019), Cathy Hall (2007), Michele Clements (2022), Carmen Courtney (2004), Gay Mitchell (2003), and Betty Lee Stanley (2010).

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Christmas Mother, introduced Clements to attendees and gave special recognition to the former Christmas Mothers in attendance, adding that she couldn’t “think of an experience that would be more valuable” than serving in the honorable role.

“And how you feel when you see that child with a toy, or a box of food, or some new clothes – it just warms your heart,” Stanley said.

Clements offered her own remarks to the crowd and thanked the Doswell Ruritan Club for their support.

“I am honored to be this year’s Christmas Mother,” she said to attendees.

“I’m really looking forward to it and I’ve got a lot of big shoes to fill.”

Clements, who grew up in Chesterfield, has lived in the Central Virginia area her whole life. She attended Mary Baldwin University for biochemistry; went on to work in various banks throughout her career; and raised two children with her husband, Bernard, in Hanover County.

Today, the couple is blessed with two grandchildren.

Now a Hanover County resident of 22 years, Clements holds a special fondness for the area. Along with an extensive network of family members living in

Hanover throughout her life, she attributes this fondness to the community’s philanthropic spirit.

“I think that Hanoverians don’t shy away from hard work,” she said.

“Everybody is just so neighborly and everybody helps everybody, and you can’t help but get drawn into that.”

She didn’t waste time diving into this philanthropic spirit and joined the Atlee Ruritan Club shortly after her arrival. She has been a member for 22 years and has served as the club’s secretary for around 20 years.

The Atlee Ruritans organize a number of activities and fundraisers throughout the year, such as hosting a Brunswick stew sale twice a year to fund the club’s scholarship program. Each year, the club grants one to two scholarships to Atlee and Hanover High School students.

Clements’ unwavering passion for community service drove her to the Hanover Christmas Mother program many years ago. She fondly recalled the holidays she and her two children spent sorting cans for the program’s canned food drive.

“I wanted them to see that need in the community and try to understand that sometimes, this is all some people might have for Christmas,” she said. “And I’ve always felt that everybody should have a little something under the tree.”

Now serving as the newest Christmas Mother, she said she most looks forward to spreading holiday cheer and “seeing the hope and joy that it might bring a family or a child.” She added this need for cheer is especially important now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“You know, I’ve had such great Christmas memories myself, and it saddens me that everybody doesn’t have that,” Clements said. “And if I can help in any little way, I will.”

Clements is eager to begin her important work and is already making appearances at several Ruritan clubs and community organizations, including an upcoming visit to the Covenant Woods retirement community.

Her goal is to offer help wherever it is needed. She said if there are any community organizations that are interested in hosting the new Christmas Mother or need assistance in any way, she will be there.

“I know we can work together to bring a bit of joy and Christmas spirit to all who want and need it,” she said.

For more information on the Christmas Mother program or to donate to this year’s effort, visit the website: https://www. hanoverchristmasmother.org/donations, or submit requests to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.

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BALTHASER

BALTHASER, Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Nelson, born Oct.ober 7, 1968, went to be with Jesus on September 29, 2022. She fought a long battle with cancer and received her perfect and complete healing. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother and friend. She taught private and public school and homeschooled her two children.

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band, David Balthaser; her children, Rebekah and John; her parents, Jane and Jack Nelson; and her sisters, Betsy Rountree and Nancy Wayland. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members whom she loved deeply. Her Celebration of Life service was held October 7, 11 a.m., at Mattaponi Baptist Church, 13466 The Trail, King and Queen Court House, Va. 23085. Please wear bright colors as she would want us to celebrate her life and her healing. Flowers may be sent to B.W. White Funeral Home, 7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, Va. 23009. Donations may be made to For His Children Ecuador or the Blessing Box Project.

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HASSELL, Brenda Rose, 78, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kattie Fuller; her father, Claude Fuller; her six sisters, Mary, Lilly, Rosie, Betty, Dorthy and Ruby; and three brothers, Carl, Charles and Joe. She is survived by her children, Jeff, Mike, Wade, Ricky, Cindy and Timothy; grandchildren, Kerri, Kacie, Josie, Nikki and Brandi; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, two of whom she was especially close to, Thomas Morefield (Moe) and his two children, Michel and Dee-dee and Connie McFadden. Brenda was a strong lady and she lived life to the fullest. She loved her family, friends and her cats.

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A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

years, Elizabeth "Libby" Lewis of Mechanicsville, Va.; his son, Steven Lewis; his daughter-in-law, Kristen Lewis; his granddaughter, Liliana Lewis, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his daughter, Joanna Lewis of Mechanicsville, Va.; his sister, Helen Chandler of Dublin, Va.; as well as two nieces, a nephew; and a friend of more than 70 years, HP Beets and his wife, Dee, of Morristown, Tenn. Charles had a lifelong love of education, working at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College and the Virginia Community College System.

He found a love for cruising later in his life, which he was able to enjoy with family and friends. His quiet, reserved demeanor coupled with a wicked sense of humor will be missed. There will be no public services. If you wish to make a memorial donation in his name, please consider the National Kidney Foundation, your favorite local library or church.

LEWIS, Charles Steven, 72, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwyn Lewis; his mother, Anna Belle Lewis; and his brother, William "Billy" Lewis of Morristown, Tenn. He is survived by his loving wife of 48

MASON, Hendree Osborne Fitzgerald, 77, of Carrboro, N.C., formerly of Richmond (Mechanicsville), Va. passed away on September 28, 2022, while bravely battling cancer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 31 years, Paul H. Mason USMCR; and her par-

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ents, Stuart C. and Hendree O. Fitzgerald. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Dr. Hendree J. Lensch and her husband, Erik M. Lensch; granddaughter, Ashley Carter Lensch; grandson, Davis Matthew Lensch; her faithful dog, Trapper; and independent cat, Inky. She was blessed with a beautiful circle of neighbors and friends from both Richmond and Carrboro. Hendree graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University Fine Arts (Drama) class of 1966. Her motto was "How can I help you?"

As a public school teacher for over 30 years she influenced the lives of hundreds of the younger generation and served her community as a member of the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. She shared her love of reading and adult literacy as a volunteer at the Richmond Read Center.

Hendree "marched to the beat of her own drum" and was a fierce advocate of women's rights. She would also "bend the rules" to advocate for and support her students. She loved to make history come alive for students and led creative tours for Agecroft Hall & Gardens for many years. A cherished highlight for her was that she relished being found innocent in the reenactment of the Salem witch trials. The love for her family was always foremost in her life. It was this emotion that motivated her relocation to Carrboro, N.C. in 2015, even though she said would only move, "when pigs fly." She knew she found the

right home in Carrboro when she found a sculpture of a pig with wings next to the trashcan there which she proceeded to rescue and hang in a place of honor in her home for all to see. She made new friends easily and continued to serve her community as a volunteer librarian and substitute teacher at Carolina Friends School.

She maintained a lifelong interest in animal welfare and was a well-known Carrboro community figure for walking her dog, feeding the deer and participating in the weekly outdoor Qigong sessions. Her friends described her spirit as one of passion, love, devotion to family, loyalty and curiosity.

She had a remarkable way of making each person feel like they were the most important person in the room. Hendree had an incredibly generous heart, she was giving, loving and accepting of everyone she met from all walks of life.

When people described her as feisty she would often ask why people labeled her that way.

Yet, she was the epitome of the definition of feisty- small in stature, lively, determined and courageous. Hendree had a wickedly keen mind and sense of humor. She loved vultures and her first meeting with each hospice team member would always include her stated wish for her body to be eaten by vultures. Her cancer fight taught her to be the "Queen of Plan B" and given her vulture plan would not work, she delighted in the idea of a natural green burial and will be laid to rest at Blue Stem in Cedar Grove, N.C. She was a lifelong teacher and taught her family and close friends the pain and beauty of the dying process with humility, grace, wit and love. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation see OBITUARIES pg. 11

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to the many steadfast friends and faithful caregivers who have so selflessly rendered such loving kindness and support during this recent time of illness. Funeral services private.

Memorial donations may be made to https://www.crisisdogsnc.org/ A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on October 15, 2022, at her daughter's home in Chapel Hill, N.C. You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.

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MOYER, John Douglas.

Heaven gained a warrior on Sunday, September 25, 2022, with the passing of John Douglas Moyer after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home following a Washington Nationals win with his loving wife of 51 years, Nadine, by his side. He lived an eventful 74 years. Doug was born in Richmond, Va., to John and Shirley Moyer, who preceded him in death. He leaves to carry on his name and legacy his sons, Brian (Moe) Moyer of Pompano Beach, Florida and John David Moyer of Roanoke, Va. He was so proud of them.

He dearly loved his daughterin-law, Laurie Beth and his precious grandsons, Xander and Liam of Roanoke, Va., who loved their Pop. He will be missed by his brother, Larry Moyer (Cathie) of Richmond, Va.; and sister, Debbie Quinter (Bill) of Cocoa Beach, Florida; and many nephews, nieces

and cousins. He was a math teacher for 26 years and varsity baseball coach at Henrico High School. He was also honored to be a student athlete in baseball and football, as well as an assistant football coach at his alma mater, Randolph Macon College. He was inducted into the RM-C Hall of Fame 1968 undefeated football team last year on September 25; a day we will never forget. He lived a full and wonderful life, enjoying his family, friends, his home, the outdoors, gardening, cutting wood, golfing, fishing and duck hunting. He has the best and most loyal friends any one could wish for.

He loved them dearly. A special thank you to Hunter and Debbie Freed, neighbors who are family, Joe McCue, Ziggy Ziglocke, Mike Fyock, Sam Alexander and his brother, Larry, who traveled this journey with him. A celebration of his well-lived life will be held on the campus of Randolph Macon College on November 6 in Birdsong Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Doug requested in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in his name to the Randolph Macon Athletics Department, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, Va., or www.rmc.edu. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. His burial will be private on the land that he loved. May his memory always be a blessing.

RANKIN

RANKIN, Kenneth Wayne "Kenny," 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away on September 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annette; granddaughter, Jessica; and

the mother of his children, Rosa Martin. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle and Sherry Rankin; sons, Timmy and Edward "Bubba" Rankin (Beth); grandchildren, Leah, Mason, Eric, Kimber, Tyler and Conner. Kenny served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He loved to travel and was an avid hunter.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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SMILEY, Phyllis Hale, 82, of Mechanicsville, fought a valiant battle with cancer, but sadly passed away on October 3, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ralph James Smiley; her daughter, Anita Ward (Glenn) of Mechanicsville; two sons, Chris of Chesterfield and Todd (Brenda) of Mechanicsville; her brother, Grover Hale (Betty); and her sister, Ruby Walker. Her grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madison, Ciara, Sydney, Haley, Blake and Emily, all called her "Meme" and she spent the last 25-plus years being a full-time nanny, taxi driver to their events, learning permit co-pilot (riding five to six hours at a time), a "let's go to the riva" volunteer and their biggest cheerleader.

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sleep over with Meme. Early after marriage, she worked for Thalhimers Dept. Store as an Administrative Jr. Executive and Safety Director and later, worked in the banking industry until she left the business world to become a nanny for her grandchildren while also working at their preschool.

When she was not working full-time, she literally drove her three children to baseball, ice hockey, ballet and baton twirling practices or competitions, never stopping to relax.

Even during her hospice care, she continued the never-ending tasks of cleaning up, sometimes hours after midnight, including taking care of her husband while he recovered from COVID pneumonia. She was ALWAYS being a mom to someone. She was an extremely hard-working woman, wife, mother, grandmother and sis-

ter throughout her entire life.

She loved you hard and we always knew she would tell it like it was. She will be truly missed. May she rest in peace and be welcomed into heaven by her parents, Grover Douglas and Annie Goodman Hale; her sisters, Anne Douglas Kellam and Margaret Hale Grey; and her brother, John B. Hale. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022 with interment following in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Children's Hospital of Richmond.

lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to your local Special Olympics or Hanover ARC.

SMITH

SMITH, Ronnie, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dorothy Smith. He is survived by his sisters, Donna Reynolds (John) and Kathy Healey (Mike); five nieces and nephews, Dorothy, Nick (Amanda), Dustin (Erin), Mark and Paul (Shannon); and five greatnieces and nephews. The family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with a funeral service and reception followed at 5 p.m. In

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VERMEER, Norma Giannatelli, 88, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Norma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Dick Vermeer. Norma and Dick were a perfectly devoted couple whose marriage spanned nearly 60 years. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth, Catherine and David (Terecia); and grandchildren, Charles, Jeanetta

(Ruevon), Anna, Mary, Sarah and Jytte. Norma's love for her family was the most important facet of her life. Professionally, she had a passion and commitment towards teaching elementary school children the knowledge and skills they would need as they went forward in their lives. In order to provide the best enrichment to all the children she taught over a 30-year career, Norma obtained a master's in education to enhance that obligation. After retiring from the Petersburg Public School system in the 1990's, she focused her devotion on her children and grandchildren. Norma's Catholic faith was another especially important aspect of her life which supplied her great wisdom and guidance for those she loved. Her deep adoration of family and ever patient insight will be missed.

There will be a void in all of those who knew and loved her.

Norma will be laid to rest at a private ceremony with family at St. Mary's Columbarium and Consolation Garden in Henrico, Virginia.

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WA S H I N G T O N , Raleigh L. Jr., 83, of Glen Allen, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Merle C. Washington; and his parents, Raleigh L. Washington Sr. and Marion Beatrice Stanley. He is survived by his daughter, Anita Washington Sharpenstein (Tony); his brothers, Charlie Washington (Bettie), Frank Washington (Jennifer) and Andy Washington (Debbie); a sister, Bonnie Prokopis (Gus); and many nieces and nephews. Raleigh enjoyed fishing, woodworking and music. He played the piano, tuba and the upright bass. He loved country swing music and The Quebe Sisters. He proudly served his country in the National Guard.

He was also a member of Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. He spent his life working in the telecommunications industry. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., with interment following in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Hanover County invites residents to recycle household hazardous waste, shred personal documents Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local On Saturday, Nov. 5, Hanover County will host a special recycling event at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center. Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded from 8 a.m. until noon.

There will be no charge for liquids, aerosols and solids, which are classified as household hazardous waste. There is a 5-gallon limit in total which is based on container size.

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support. Glo Fiber’s plans to expand their fiber network are also consistent with our Connect Hanover initiative and efforts to get the entire county covered in the next 36 months. Their high-quality internet service will provide additional options to our residents and support our overall goal of universal broadband to all of our residents.”

Assistant Town Manager of Ashland Matt Reynal said, “We have witnessed how important broadband service is for every household over the last few years so we’re excited to welcome Glo Fiber to, as what we like to call, the Center of the Universe. Fiber services will provide Ashland residents with a diversity of options to access the internet and connect with the world.”

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“Greater Richmond is growing exponentially and we are proud to partner with both Ashland and Hanover County to assist in this growth with our fiber-to-the-home service,” said Chris Kyle, vice president of regulatory and industry affairs at Shentel. “Providing citizens with a competitive, allfiber choice for their internet, TV, and phone will help them more easily work, learn, and play – and do so more reliably. This will also provide the municipalities with a strong economic development bargaining chip when discussing why companies and people should relocate to the area.”

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Shown is the new warm and welcoming waiting room for children appearing in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, which was decorated and hand-painted

by Girl Scout Troop 5276.

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completed their project of creating a warm and welcoming environment for children testifying in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in the county.

Alongside the troop and Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, county officials helped unveil the new waiting room with a ribbon cutting ceremony. What was once an empty room is now adorned with an ocean-themed mural painted

by the girls, television set, collection of movies, an easel for coloring and other décor bought by Troop 5276 using collected donations and contributions from the county.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Shannon Hoehl joined in the celebration alongside her daughter, Lauren, and thanked county administrator John Budesky for helping to facilitate the project. Hoehl was instrumental in identifying a need for a welcoming environment for children in the courts.

Hoehl said attending court can be

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stressful for anyone but particularly children. Creating a child-friendly area in which to wait will instead lessen the trauma associated with a child’s appearance in court, she said.

“And so what these girls have done is going to go a great distance in helping those kids to feel comfortable when they have to come to court,” Hoehl said, commending the countless hours the girls spent fundraising for supplies and decorating the room.

“Lauren’s mom, Shannon, was the one that gave us the opportunity to paint and do something special for

our kids,” said Godwin. “And really, the design is just to take them to a happy place, so the beach was our first idea.”

The project earned the three girls their Silver Award, which is awarded to Girl Scout Cadettes who successfully research an issue, develop a plan to address it, and take action to ultimately improve their communities.

They expressed their excitement for working toward their Gold Award, which is the highest award in Girl Scouts and is given to Seniors and Ambassadors who develop and carry

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out lasting solutions to issues in their neighborhoods and beyond.

These Girl Scouts are just one troop of many in Hanover communities that are venturing into their communities to instill important change.

There are currently 16 troops in the Western Hanover Service Unit with around 100 scouts and 36 troops in the Chickahominy Service Unit with around 300 scouts.

Girl Scouts of the United States of America is the largest leadership organization for girls in the world and see GIRL SCOUTS, pg. 27

Members of the Norfolk and Richmond Chapters of the Barbershop Harmony Society have come together to form The Elderly Brothers quartet that has a combined 160 years of experience.

Join us for this special performance! Admission is a donation of canned goods for the local food pantry, M.C.E.F. Limited seating, reserve your spot now!

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Atlee Branch Library Mechanicsville High School Marching Band to host celebrates 25 years annual Tournament of Champions competition Contributed Report The Local The Mechanicsville High School (MHS) Marching Band will be hosting their annual Tournament of Champions Marching Band Competition on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the MHS football

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The Atlee Branch Library celebrated its 25th birthday last week. The library invited community members on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to join in the birthday celebration with storytimes, crafts, coloring bookmarks, cupcakes, ice cream and other treats. The library’s 3D printer demonstration was a crowd favorite in particular, and an Atlee scrapbook was on display with pictures from the old building across the street.

The staff and patrons even joined in to sing Happy Birthday to the library.

Friends of the Mechanicsville Library hosting book sale Contributed Report The Local Friends of Mechanicsville Library held a Drive-Thru Book Donation Drive last month. This drive solicited donations of books and other print Contributed photo materials to be sold at The Friends of Mechanicsville Library their Fall Book Sale to welcome generous community visitors see BOOK SALE, pg. 21

Currently, there are 13 marching bands scheduled to compete.

Admission is $10 at the gates, which goes to cover expenses associated with the event as well as supports the MHS Band Booster program. The MHS Marching Band hopes to see all interested community members there.

stadium, located at 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Gates open at 10 a.m. and spectators can enter through the main gate used for football or the gate closest to Bell Creek Middle School. The first band is scheduled to perform at 10:30 a.m. with performances lasting until 3:30 pm.

Mechanicsville Library displaying sunflower paintings for Ukraine The members of the Lee Artists Association have each taken a 4x4 section from a print of one of Van Gogh's sunflower paintings to paint their own interpretation and develop a unique presentation of his masterpiece. As the sunflower symbolizes the strength and beauty of the Ukrainian people, it became the motivation for this project as well as an ongoing contribution of money from the members and visitors to help this worthy cause. The total was given to Mercy Partners for Ukraine. This beautiful work of art shows the talent of each of the artists in this group while attempting to visualize Van Gogh's thought process and his unique style of painting. The painting can be seen at the Mechanicsville Library for the month of October and November and then will be given to Teressa Pearson in gratitude for the many hours she has served the Lee Artists Association and the Windemere Art Gallery.

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COTU Brewing to host ‘Growl-O-Ween’ dog event Contributed Report The Local Celebrate the Halloween season by joining the Hanover Humane Society on Saturday, Oct. 22, for the eighth annual “Growl-O-Ween” dog event at Center of the Universe (COTU) Brewing Company, 11293 Air Park Road in the Ashland.

The event is free to the public and runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Onsite

parking will be available.

Dress up your favorite canine in his or her Halloween costume and enjoy an afternoon of various dogrelated activities and contests, such as the Best Trick Contest and the Howling Contest. Listen to live entertainment, bid on silent auction items and enjoy food and golden beverages.

While cash is preferred, Paypal, Venmo, and all major credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds for

this event will benefit the Hanover Humane Society.

For more information, visit GROWLOWEENVA.COM or contact COTU (info@cotubrewing.com) at 804-368-0299 and the Hanover Humane Society at info@ hanoverhumanesociety.org.

This event is sponsored by the following entities: Widespread Solutions (Platinum sponsor), Julie Whitaker-State Farm Insurance (Platinum sponsor), Stepping Stone Chiropractic (Platinum spon-

sor), Rachel Koehler Dog Training (Platinum sponsor), Commonwealth Boat Brokers (Gold sponsor) and Airpark Auto (Silver sponsor).

The Hanover Humane Society is a 501( c) 3 non-profit entity located in Ashland, Virginia. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

‘Light Up the Tracks’ in Downtown Ashland with holiday fun Contributed Report The Local Beginning Saturday, Nov. 19, Downtown Ashland will transform into a vintage Christmas village with Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy. A light display and special events will welcome visitors for a unique small town holiday experience.

“Light Up the Tracks invites visitors to enjoy the quaint setting of our historic downtown,” said Maggie Longest, executive director of Downtown Ashland Association.

“Customers will find excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment with friendly, small town charm.”

Downtown buildings are outlined in twinkling white lights, along with historic homes and Randolph-Macon College. Ashland’s entire Center Street is illuminated, giving visitors a chance to step into a real-life holiday postcard.

Plus, local merchants and community groups

offer special events all season long.

“We are proud to be a part of this one-ofa-kind celebration in Ashland,” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “It’s a great opportunity to support the community and spread holiday cheer.”

Visit Downtown Ashland throughout November and December for holiday events and specials. The calendar of events includes: Light Up the Tracks Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.

Ashland Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Light the Way to 2022 on Friday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.

Stroll Ashland’s main street and enjoy an old fashioned holiday. Find handmade gifts and decor at local shops, and warm up with a glass of wine or hot chocolate at Downtown

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Ashland’s many restaurants.

“Whether it’s family fun or a grown-up

getaway, Light Up the Tracks makes your holiday season merry and bright,” Longest said.

Dr. Meck to profile Enslaved Virginian for Ashland Museum HistoryTalks program Contributed Report The Local Dr. Jan Meck, author of “The Life & Legacy of Enslaved Virginian Emily Winfree,” will be the guest speaker for the Ashland Museum’s HistoryTalks on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Meck is a native Virginian and a long-time

resident of Richmond. In 2017, along with her friend and colleague, Virginia Refo, she began researching Emily Winfree. They tell the true story of an African American woman who lived through enslavement, the Civil War, Reconstruction and Jim Crow in Central Virginia. Their book was published in November 2021.

Join the museum to hear the remarkable story

at the SunTrust Theater at Brock Commons, 304 Henry Street on the Randolph-Macon College campus, Ashland, at 7 p.m. This is free and open to the public.

For information on this and other events, contact the Ashland Museum by email: ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, call 804-368-7314, or visit the website: ashlandmuseum.org.

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Hanover holds off Mechanicsville, 39-12

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover struck early and often.

The Hawks, hosting the latest iteration of the Chick-fil-A Bowl, scored four unanswered touchdowns in the first half and held on in the second for a 39-12 win over visiting Mechanicsville Friday night.

Hanover was led by quarterback Beau Sahnow, who completed 10-of-18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns and ran 12 times for 67 yards and another TD. The Hawks (5-1) could have taken their winless opponents lightly but, from the opening kickoff, it was clear they meant business.

“You watch them on film, they play hard,” Hanover head football coach Sam Rogers said of the Mustangs. “Obviously they’re in a tough situation this year. I respect those guys for coming out and competing every day. It’s not easy to have the public spectacle they had and still play hard every week. I really respect that about them.”

Rogers was referring to the brief suspension of the Mechanicsville football program during a hazing investigation at the beginning of the school year.

Sahnow was only one of a talented cadre of leaders who led the Hawks in their win.

Thomas Wingfield Jr. led six Hanover rushers with 13 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Sahnow had five receivers to choose from and chose them

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Above, Hanover quarterback Beau Sahnow (1) gets away from a Mechanicsville defender in the Hawks’ 39-12 win over the visiting Mustangs Friday. Sahnow led the Hanover offense, completing 10-of-18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns and rushing 12 times for 67 yards and an additional TD. Top right, Sahnow goes airborne to go airborne for a completion. Bottom right, Mustang Evan Buchanan (2) leaps into the arms of teammate Carter Winston (50) after Buchanan scored Mechanicsville’s first touchdown.

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Malachi Madden led the receiving corps with two receptions for 58 yards. Austin Howze had three catches for 46 yards and a touchdown — and one of his catches, which ended in a fumble at the Mechanicsville 10-yard line, ended up anoth-

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er Hawk touchdown when Madden scooped it up and carried it across the goal line.

Peyton Seelman had two catches for 31 yards (he also scored a rushing TD) and Cole Elrod had a pair of receptions for 18 yards, one of them an 11-yard score. Zachary Tyler

had one catch for 12 yards.

Rogers praised his team leaders.

“They’re doing an awesome job. It’s fun to have those guys.

You can do a lot of different things with them,” he said.

“They’re all leaders, too. They all work really, really hard. So

those guys do a really good job.

“The offensive line does an awesome job, too. They’re the unsung heroes. I’m proud of those guys as well.”

Nevertheless, the Mechanicsville defense got some huge stops, picking up momentum as the first half

wore on. The Mustang defense was led by Colby Messe with eight tackles (seven solo, two assists). Yousef Murshed and Nathan Westfall had six solo tackles apiece, including one each for a loss. Chris Drozdowicz had five (two solo, six assists), and Aaron Maxie and Max Bidou were credited with four tackles apiece.

Offensively, Mechanicsville was led by quarterback Ben Payne, who went 13-of-21 for 143 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. His touchdown tosses were to Evan see HANOVER, pg. 20

Highland Springs easily puts away Patriots Chambers. West Virginia power Martinsburg went down 34-3. No one else has kept the margin under 40.

With all those skill players, a powerful running back in Aziz Foster-Powell (5-9, 215), an experienced line and plenty of depth, Highland Springs is averaging 48 points. The defense has allowed just 33 total.

Patrick Henry (4-2), though, trailed only 21-3 at halftime after giving the Springers some problems in the second quarter. The Patriots drove to the Highland Springs 22 before getting pushed back and punting.

Their next possession reached the 9 before getting a 31-yard field goal from Richard Crabbe.

The second half was all Highland Springs.

‘We can’t get too happy,” Heath said. “We know what can happen. It’s happened to us the past two years where we lost in big games [in the state playoffs]. … We’re just going to keep rolling, keep our heads down and keep pushing every week.”

Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch HIGHLAND SPRINGS — Their jersey numbers are 0, 1 and 2, but that wouldn’t necessarily be the finishing order in a footrace among Highland Springs’ Caron Ferguson (0), Jakyre Henley (1) and Takye Heath (2).

That depends on the day.

“We have our little competitions here and there,” Heath said. “Magician [Henley] has the edge sometimes, but everybody gets [their turn]. He has his days, I have mine. Then Caron will sneak in some days.”

All three receivers had their day on Friday, using their speed and big-play ability as No. 1 Highland Springs racked up another decisive win, this one 48-3 over visiting Patrick Henry.

Henley turned a short pass into a 22-yard touchdown and had a 57-yard TD run. Ferguson had a 44-yard TD on a reverse.

Heath took a short pass and generated a 50-yard TD, one of four receptions in a 127-yard night for the senior who has committed to Virginia Tech.

Exceptional speed is one thing all three have in common: They all cover the 40 in around 4.4 seconds.

Size is another: Ferguson, a senior, is 5-foot-7, 150 pounds; Henley, a junior, is 5-8, 170; and Heath is 5-9, 160.

And there’s something else: The feeling that something electric can happen anytime they get their hands on the ball.

Heath says that’s more than a feeling.

“We feel like we can score on any down,” he said. “Any time the ball is in any one of our hands, it can go all the way for 6.”

Case in point: On Heath’s 50-yard TD, Highland Springs

P. Henry H. Springs

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Highland Springs running back Aziz Foster-Powell is brought down by Patrick Henry’s Edwin Henderson after a carry for firstdown yardage in the Springers’ 48-3 victory Friday night. Foster-Powell finished with nine carries for 68 yards.

was looking at third-and-31.

He caught a pass on an out route with a few defenders in the vicinity, deked one along the sideline and outran the others.

“Those guys have been working extremely hard, doing everything they need to do,” Highland Springs coach Loren Johnson said. “Then you get results that seem magnificent,

but in all honesty, the guys are just putting in hard work and they made a play and got rewarded for the effort and the time they put in.”

It helps when you’ve got a quarterback who can zip the ball with authority and almost effortlessly flick bombs on the money. Junior Khristian Martin (6-4, 190) was 12 of 14

for 224 yards and three TDs. His third was a well-placed 37-yard throw to senior Braylon Johnson, a Virginia Tech recruit as a defensive back, near the goal-line flag.

Martin, Johnson and Heath are among several high-level recruits for the Springers (7-0), who are playing like a team intent on regaining a state title.

After four consecutive state championships from 2015-18, Highland Springs has been unable to grab another the past three seasons. It did get to the title game in 2020, falling to Stone Bridge 13-10 in overtime.

The Springers’ only close game this season was a 26-20 season-opening victory over North Carolina power Julius

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HS — Henley 22 pass from Martin (Anderson kick) HS — Ferguson 44 run (Dent kick) HS — Heath 50 pass from Martin (Anderson kick) PH — FG Crabbe 31 HS — Martin 9 run (Dent kick) HS — Bra. Johnson 37 pass from Martin (Anderson kick) HS — Williams 8 run (Dent kick) HS — Henley 57 run (kick failed) RUSHING PH: Ross 14-47, Johnson 12-27, Others 5-minus-18; HS: FosterPowell 9-68, Henley 2-59, Ferguson 1-44, Williams 4-16, Others 9-17.

PASSING PH: Brown 7-12-93-1; HS: Martin 12-14-224-0, Henley 1-1-60, Bolar 1-1-5-0.

RECEIVING PH: Ross 3-52, Grant 2-31, Roose 2-10; HS: Heath 4-127, Bra. Johnson 2-49, Henley 2-28, FosterPowell 1-15, Others 5-16.

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Local earns ticket to the MLB World Series Washington regional and then the Washington regional pulled the top four 13- and 14-year-old scores and his was one of the top four,” said Camden’s father, Tripp Metzger. “So he went to Washington Nationals Park and competed against the other three kids and he won that one.”

That victory wasn’t enough to automatically earn a bid to the national competition.

Camden had to await the results of 16 other regional competitions before learning his fate.

“His score got submitted to MLB,” the elder Metzger said.

“They pulled the top four and his was one of the top four of those [17]. So that qualified him for the World Series.”

Camden had to wait for an

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Camden Metzger is going to the World Series.

The eighth grader at Oak Knoll Middle School isn’t going because his parents, Tripp and Amy Metzger of Mechanicsville, had the cash to buy tickets.

Instead, he earned his own ticket. Camden won the regional MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. His 1,600 points earned him a spot in the national Pitch, Hit & Run competition, which will follow Game Two of the 2022 World Series.

As a result Camden and a parent will fly out to the opening location of the World Series on Oct. 28, attend a watch party during Game One and attend the game in person during Game Two. The next day, while the teams are traveling to the next city, the national Pitch, Hit & Run championship will be held.

Camden, a veteran of Atlee Little League and a multi-sport athlete at Oak Knoll, said he was nervous when he stepped on the field at Nationals Park.

“It was a bit nerve-wracking at first,” Camden said. “But once I got the first competition over with — it was the pitching part — I was fine.”

The Pitch, Hit & Run competition consists of three tasks: throwing strikes from 45 feet, hitting off a tee for distance, and

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Buchanan (three catches for 77 yards) and Messe (three catches for 20 yards). Josh Morris had three receptions for 28 yards.

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email from MLB to learn he was headed for the national finals.

Camden and his family — including his sister, Chloe — were sitting at the dinner table when the message arrived.

When his dad handed him a cell phone with the email, Camden first dropped the phone, then picked it up and read the message. He was initially speechless, mouth slightly open and a “Woah!” look on his face. He then looked around the table and read the e-mail aloud to his family. He then pumped his fists into the air.

“Let’s go!” he shouted. “We’re going to the World Series!”

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

Going for the kill

Courtesy of Tripp Metzger

Oak Knoll eighth-grader Camden Metzger, son of Tripp and Amy Metzger of Mechanicsville, is all smiles after winning the regional MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition at Nationals Park in August.

running the bases as quickly winning a local competition at for the regional competition at as possible. Camden began Atlee Little League. That wasn’t Nationals Park. his trip to the World Series by enough, however, to qualify “His score got sent to the

Shane Reynolds has worked hard to keep his team focused despite the distractions at the beginning of the season, which began with allegations of hazing, the suspension of the football program pending two parallel investigations, and transfer of players to other schools given

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doubts over resumption of the Mechanicsville season.

“We’re just trying to get our team better,” Reynolds said.

“We’re trying to get better every week, trying to go out and win a football game.”

The Mustangs next host Henrico while Hanover trav-

els to Highland Springs and Atlee to Varina on Friday night. Patrick Henry’s game at Armstrong was moved up to Thursday. All games start at 7 p.m.

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

Joel Klein for The Local

Patrick Henry’s Stephan Matthews (1) puts away a kill as Mechanicsville’s Ames Hargreaves (12) and Andrew Baker (14) attempt to block in the Patriots’ 3-0 win Thursday.

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be held in the meeting rooms at the library, located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, on Oct. 28 and 29.

“We had a steady line of neighbors dropping off donations of books during the drive,” said Friends of Mechanicsville Library President Janet Adams.

She thanked all who stopped by to donate and talk books; their participation in the book drive made the day a great success.

At the end of the book drive, the Friends book drop-off trailer was nearly full of gently-read books on history, fiction, cook books, young adult readers as well as a wealth of children`s books.

The Friends of Mechanicsville

Library extend an invitation to all book aficionados to drop by the Mechanicsville Library on Friday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make their selections and do some early Christmas shopping. There will be many titles in all literary genres to choose from. The Friends advise visitors to come early.

All funds raised from the sale go toward supporting the library and library programs. Find the Friends of Mechanicsville Library on Facebook for details as the sale gets closer.

For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or call the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 804-746-9615.

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And it’s also important to note that with record numbers of Americans taking part in the process, it’s hard to imagine just what polls would look like if all of us were required to show up in person.

Not surprisingly, the debate regarding extended early voting and no excuse absentee access is divided among party lines.

Some contend that voters who wait until Election Day to cast a ballot benefit from additional access to information regarding the candidates. Those who

oppose the expansion of early voting also point out the increased cost to campaigns when extended voting periods are available.

Supporters of expanded early voting point to clear indications that the process increases access for many groups of Americans and reduces congestion at the polls.

And few could refute the increased popularity of early and absentee voting.

In 2020, more than 45% of Americans chose to vote either by mail or early at the polls, and experts predict that number will increase.

As one of millions of Americans who

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Embezzlement, less than $200 was reported in the 7200th block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

damage up to $1,000 was reported in the 14200th block of Greenwood Church Road, Ashland.

less than $200 was reported in the 2000th block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

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choose to access the absentee system, I submit the benefits outweigh the risks, a belief reinforced by the belief that the more citizens participate in the voting process, the more representative the outcome.

But I still recognize and remember the feeling of standing in line with neighbors at the local firehouse and feeling that immense pride that accompanies what seems like more than just a civic duty.

For those who have not registered or have not cast a ballot in years, make this the year you take that step to sign up and vote.

For early voting information, contact you county registrar for open dates and hours of operation.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 8400th block of Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver not reporting accident with

Violation of protective order was reported in the 7100th block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Fraudulent application for credit card,

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Study & Youth Group Wed. nights at 6:00 p.m.

Pastor, Stephen Kendrick www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

Fellowship Community Church of Mechanicsville After 10 years at Hanover High School we have purchased our own building. We continue to teach the Word of God and watch for the miraculous.

Join us Sunday mornings 9:45am at 8505 Bell Creek Road, Suite K. www.fellowshipcc.com

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Caleb Bittler, Minister Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

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Advent Community Church Mechanicsville, 8079 Studley Rd, (804)746.0895 or 746.0279 Worship/Children’s church 10am adventcommunitychurch.com

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Home of Atlee Christian Academy & HopeNow Counseling. info & more: www.hopenow.cc

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:00 & 10:15, Contemporary 9:00, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 9:00, 10:15, & 11:15.

Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Bill Nicol, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director fairmountcc.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am.

Worship Service, 11 am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm.

Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

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Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays!

In-person & on Facebook!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Making each one a witness!

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

Email us at news@mechlocal.com or sports@mechlocal.com

Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m.

Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org

New Highland Baptist Church 550-9601, 9200 New Ashcake Rd newhighland.org, 9:15 AM Bible Study, 10:30 AM Worship In Person & online. Rev. Larry Frakes Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746.7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m.

Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

UNITED METHODIST Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Road, 746-0980 Sarah Sealand, Pastor Worship In Person and on Facebook Live: 10:00 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC 9:00 am Sunday School For more info, check us out at www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org

Walnut Grove Baptist is a Church committed to following Jesus & loving people. You can find us at wgva.church 7046 Cold Harbor rd

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

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Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m.

Programs for all ages.

Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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advanced diplomas, with 68.3% of 2022 graduates completing high school with the advanced diploma as compared with 67.2% for the Class of 2021.

Graduates from all four high schools earned a higher rate of advanced diplomas than the state average, including among economically disadvantaged students.

The county graduated 1,397 students this year with a 2.5% dropout rate, one of the four lowest dropout rates among the 15 largest school divisions in the state.

“We are incredibly proud

of our members of the Class of 2022, both for their many accomplishments inside and outside the classroom as well as their resilience with a significant portion of their high school education being disrupted by the pandemic,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of schools. “Our students’ success also demonstrates the exhaustive efforts of our devoted educators and support staff through the most challenging times we have ever faced in modern history. They work each and every day to support each student and help ensure our Tradition of Excellence continues.”

Here are some quick facts on the Hanover County Public

Schools Class of 2022: 1,397 graduates 95.2% on-time graduation rate 88.1% on-time graduation rate among economically disadvantaged students 68.3% Advanced Diploma 26.9% Standard and Other Diploma 2.5% dropout rate More information can be found in the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profile for Hanover County Public Schools.

Information submitted by Chris Whitley, assistant superintendent for Hanover County Public Schools.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits. In the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2022-00022, MARY HELEN AND JEFFREY C. CROWDER Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 7768-45-3682, consisting of approximately 11.74 acres, and located on the north line of Rocky Ridge Road (State Route 648) at its intersection with Doe Crossing Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for family for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 5.87 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2022-00015, GAYLE AND JEFF STONEMAN Request(s) an amendment to CUP2020-00016, Gayle and Jeff Stoneman, which was permitted in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance.

The purpose of the request is to amend the sketch plan to increase the area of the Conditional Use Permit for the recreation facility/event venue to incorporate an existing structure and add a pavilion on GPIN 7822-78-2097(part), consisting of approximately 90.9 acres (CUP area will be limited to a 5.29-acre portion of the subject parcel), zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Robert Terrell Road (State Route 712) approximately 1,750 feet west of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2022-00014, GENERATION CHURCH Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-120.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a place of worship on GPIN 8714-87-6877(part), consisting of approximately 7.86 acres (CUP area limited to 0.21 acres), zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and located in the Brandy Hill Plaza Shopping Center on the west line of Lee Davis Road (State Route 643) approximately 550 feet south of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville CUP2022-00013, WINDING BROOK EATERIES, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private tennis facility on GPIN 7788-63-3927, consisting of approximately 1.69 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the west line of Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) approximately 0.67 miles south of its intersection with Lewistown Road (State Route 802). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Destination Commerce. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2022-00019, DAVID N. HAMILTON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District and AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7871-10-9202, 7871-02-8509, and 7871-11-9890, consisting of approximately 170.81 acres, and located on the east line of Independence Road (State Route 669) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Blunts Road (State Route 716). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 27 building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.33 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2022-00012, ORIANA HARGROVE ALDERMAN Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an event venue on GPIN 7853-77-7755, consisting of approximately 105.58 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Old Ridge Road (State Route 738) approximately 0.47 miles west of its intersection with New Market Mill Road (State Route 685). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2022-00023, S & D INVESTMENT GROUP, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPIN 7778-85-5167, consisting of approximately 18.08 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cobbs Road (State Route 801) approximately 900 feet east of Old Scotland Road (State Route 2259). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archiv for more information.

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tion can be found on the website.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2022-00025, NORTH CROSS PROPERTIES GM LC (GREEN TOP SPORTING GOODS) Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-2-04(c), CF Investments, L.P., et al., on GPIN 7787-545339, consisting of approximately 5.69 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and located on the north line of Kings Acres Road (State Route 835) approximately 350 feet east of Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782). The proposed zoning amendment would amend the proffer related to signage. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2022-00009, ROSE STUBBS FLEMING, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-84-2275, 8705-84-4273, 8705-84-6144, 8705-84-3039, 8705-83-4904, 8705-83-4862, and 8705-84-9046, consisting of approximately 8.46 acres, and located on the southeast quadrant of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 120 apartment units for a gross density of 14.2 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CUP2022-00016, HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Request(s) to amend CUP-5-06, in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, to reduce the area of the Conditional Use Permit from 23.1 acres to 19.6 acres on GPIN 8725-04-0233(part), zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Lee-Davis Road (State Route 643) at its intersection with Laurel Meadow School Road (State Route 9239). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CUP2022-00017, HANOVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fire station on GPIN 8715-84-9477, consisting of approximately 3.49 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Lee-Davis Road (State Route 643) at its intersection with Laurel Meadow School Road (State Route 9239). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry ORDINANCE 22-08, BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Article 5, Site Design Regulations, Division 8, Regulations for Specific Uses, and Article 3, District Regulations, to add provisions regulating the installation and use of battery energy storage systems. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 6 Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville, will have a special Veterans Day Celebration at 10:15 a.m. during a morning worship service to honor all veterans. There will be a special speaker that day; Guest Speaker Col. John Miller will present Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins, Pastor Stephen will give a brief sermon and the Mechanicsville High School JROTC will provide the Color Guard. The church asks the community to pass the word to any veterans, so they can be recognized and thanked for their service.

Upcoming The Mechanicsville Library located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville will feature the Lee Artists Association. “New Directions in Art.” The artwork will be on display Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.

Ongoing The Hanover Youth Basketball League (HYBL) has open registration for boys and girls in Pre-K through 12th grade through Wednesday, Oct. 26. Visit www.hanoverbasketball.org to register!

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 see CALENDAR, pg. 25

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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) 402-7701.

The classes are free but students are asked to purchase the books required for the class.

The men of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church will be preparing and selling Brunswick stew again this year for $10 a quart. They strongly encourage you to preorder your stew by calling the church office at 804-746-5118 starting on Oct. 3. Church office hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Pick-up will be on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. Stew not sold in the preorders will be available for purchase on Saturday morning along with delicious baked goods prepared by the women of the church. The women of the church will also be selling their fabulous baked goods on Saturday morning! Contact the church office with any questions.

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 Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty

is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. Visit www.allsoulsva.org.

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 804-7465081 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 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.

Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Road Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

New Highland Baptist Church hosts open basketball gym time for adults in the Christian Life Center (CLC) starting at 7:30 PM. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. Use the side back entrance to enter. Contact Jeff Fitzgerald at jkfitzgerald@comcast.net with any questions.

Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, in Mechanicsville.

CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more.

For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap.gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or see CALENDAR, pg. 27

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Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building at Hanover Courthouse, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a Regular Board Meeting.

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while

By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServices Advisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2507, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the FY23 Budget in the amount of $12,017,327.

These funds will be used by the Hanover County Department of Public Works to complete the Rt. 360 / Lee Davis Rd Intersection Project. This public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. At that time, interested persons may present written or oral statements and ask questions regarding the proposed budget amendment. The options available for providing written or oral statements are posted on the County website: www.hanovercounty.gov.

John A. Budesky, County Administrator

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SHERIFF’S

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7200th block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

james.wright@vawg.cap.gov.

Identity fraud, use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9300th block of Marne Court, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200 or more was reported in the 10900th block of Richardson Road, Ashland.

Entering property with intent to damage was reported in the 17100th block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

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July 7

Simple assault was reported in the 6000th block of Perryville Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7100th block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Burning or destroying personal property was reported in the 7300th block of Barnette Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft with intention to defraud, up to $200 was reported in the 11400th block of Bienvenue Road, Rockville.

Driver not reporting accident with damage more than $250 was reported in the 10100th block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, shoplifting was reported in the 7400th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 7200th block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

GIRL SCOUTS Continued from pg. 15

strives to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, more than 50 million American women alive today participated in Girl Scouts growing up, according to a 2020 report by Girl Scouts of the USA. Amy Buchanan, service unit director for Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, said they aim to encourage leadership among older Girl Scouts when planning service projects.

“One of the things that the Girl Scouts want to do is make sure as the girls are getting older in the scouting program, they are taking the lead in organizing these events versus the adults doing all the work,” she said, which in turn develops long-lasting skills for the young girls when entering college, a career and other paths.

Currently, Girl Scout troops across Hanover are get-

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Fridays

Concealment of price-altered merchandise, less than $500 was reported in the 6300th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

The Building Bridges group of Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The group’s mission is to bring a message of hope and recovery to those suffering from addiction issues.

They meet on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville.

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Simple assault was reported in the 10900th block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

Second Mondays

DWI: BAC .15 to .20, first offense was reported in the 8000th block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ting ready to craft turkey box donations for Thanksgiving.

This project will similarly challenge older scouts to take the lead in donating supplies to make turkey boxes, coordinating with counselors at Hanover County Public Schools to identify how many families are in need of a Thanksgiving meal, and assembling and decorating the boxes for the families.

Buchanan said there has been a loss of participation over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an effort to reestablish the area as a robust Girl Scout network, they hope to bring more awareness to the program and its countless benefits for girls aged kindergarten through 12th grade.

In addition to service projects, every troop offers special experiences for their scouts throughout the year, such as organizing camping trips and other outdoor activities.

Most recently, the Girl Scouts hosted Camp Evening Shade for its 30th year in Hanover County in August.

The camp invites scouts in the

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in

area to engage in a number of outdoor activities, such as scaling the camp’s new climbing tower, archery, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and more.

Each Girl Scout troop additionally works on a number of badge and journey programs individually or in groups throughout the year.

Buchanan’s daughters in Troop 233 have been working on earning their safety badges.

The troop learned fire safety tips courtesy of a visit from Hanover Fire-EMS officers last month and even toured a firetruck and ambulance. Other safety lessons for the girls have included a visit from a local nurse to discuss medical safety and other necessary skills, such as learning their parents’ phone numbers in case of an emergency.

She said the diverse network of leaders within Girl Scouts enhance the experience for their troops.

“The only way we can have these troops is because of these leaders that are willing to lead,” Buchanan said.

They are seeking willing adults in the community to become a troop leader in an existing troop or even start their own trip within their respective service unit, highlighting that Girl Scouts establishes long-lasting connections among leaders and participants.

“I think one big benefit, which is true for myself, is building out your network of other empowering females,” she said, adding that she has formed lifelong friendships with other troop leaders and parents along with making surprising connections with fellow former Girl Scouts.

Kay Godwin, leader of Troop 5276, founded her troop when her daughter, Ashley, was in kindergarten. She has fondly watched her daughter form lasting friendships with her fellow scouts over the years and has remained in her leadership role since the beginning.

“The fun part is just working with the girls and watching them grow,” Godwin said.

“And for us, it’s the friendships

Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need.

Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. Call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

Fourth Mondays The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Contact Heather at hshaheen96@gmail.com.

Third Mondays

The Atlee Ruritan Club meets every fourth Monday at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Rt.301.

Meetings, that include dinner and a program, begin at 6:30 p.m.

Ruritan is a national community service organization dedicated to fellowship, goodwill, and community service. The Atlee Club welcomes both men and women.

To learn more about the club’s mission and reserve your spot for dinner, call (804) 789-9365.

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. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-5592805 or the church office at 804746-9073.

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Contributed photos courtesy of Amy Buchanan:

Young Girl Scouts draw in hungry customers with their decorated signs promoting their cookie sale.

we’ve been able to form with other moms over the years.”

“It’s really a sisterhood,” said Lauren Hoehl. “You never really lose the friendships that you make, even when people leave.”

Buchanan said they are always open to new participants throughout the year and place girls based on troop size and age.

Those interested in becom-

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ing a troop leader, starting a troop, volunteering, joining Girl Scouts or more information in general can visit the website: https://www.comgirlscouts.org/; or contact Theresa Henderson, senior community engagement manager for Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by email at thenderson@comgirlscouts.org or phone at 804746-0590 x324.

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