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Vol. 36, No. 35 | Richmond Suburban News | January 15, 2020
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Four seek South Anna HCSB seat By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
ASHLAND -- Four candidates placed their names in nomination for the South Anna District seat on the Hanover County School Board during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The appointee will replace former representative Sue Dibble, who resigned the seat to assume her slot representing South Anna on the board of supervisors. Dibble will announce her decision at the Jan. 22 meeting of the supervisors. In the interim, she said she plans to meet with all of the candidates and study the resumes.
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Hanover County is the largest school district in the C o m m o nw e a l t h utilizing the appointed school board system. Most districts elect their local school boards. Dibble was DIBBLE appointed by former supervisor Wayne Hazzard in 2013. Each of the prospective candidates spoke at last week’s meeting, outlining their qualifications for the position. Amy Cheeley, the mother of three
children associated with Hanover County Public Schools, has lived in the county for three decades. “I bring a wealth of experience in local government and community advocacy and a myriad of ideas and enthusiasm for our children and their futures,” she said. Cheeley’s past experience includes service as a classroom tutor, room parent, and volunteer in county schools. She also participated in programs like Reading Olympics. Cheeley was a nominee for the South Anna seat in 2013, and said she would not support a salary increase for school board members.
Stanley, in 37th year, elected HCBOS chair By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley will begin his 37th year as a member of the Hanover County County Board of Supervisors with a gavel in his hand. The Beaverdam District representative was unanimously elected by his fellow board members at an annual organizational meeting held last week. STANLEY
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HCSO awarded 2019 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge HANOVER -- Last week, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office was recognized by the Virginia Association Chiefs Of Police & Foundation (VACP) “for their continued dedication to saving lives on our roadways”. CoI. David R. Hines, sheriff, said, “It is an honor to be recognized in the 2019 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge for “Excellence In Traffic Safety”. The Sheriff ’s Office placed first in the category of Sheriff ’s Office with 151 officers or more for efforts in 2018. The award was presented by Dana G. Schrad, executive director of the Virginia Chiefs of Police Foundation. Hines and Sgt. David Parrish accepted the award on behalf of the Sheriff ’s Office. According to the award: “For 2018, Hanover County once again demonstrated a higher percentage of seat belt use
compared to the rest of the state – 91% vs. 84%. This is no doubt due to the Sheriff ’s Office’s concerted efforts to educate the public and enforce occupant protection laws. Through seminars conducted by SROs in high schools and information presented in the Police Explorers program, the Youth Police Academy, Citizens Police Academy and Senior Citizens Police Academy, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has educated drivers young and old about the life-saving difference seat belts and properly-installed child safety seats can have when one is involved in a crash. Occupant enforcement efforts during campaigns like Click It or Ticket also make a difference in reminding drivers and passengers to properly buckle up. The Sheriff ’s Office enforcement efforts resulted in fewer crashes Photo submitted by Sgt. Steve DiLoreto that involved unrestrained occupants and fewer Col. David R. Hines, left, sheriff of Hanover County, and Sgt. David Parrish accepted an award see HCSO, pg. 17
as the 2019 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge for “Excellence In Safety Traffic” from Dana G. Schrad, executive director of the Virginia Chiefs of Police Foundation.