Hanover seeking feedback on comp plan update

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Hanover County continues to work on the Comprehensive Plan update (known as Envision Hanover) and is seeking feedback on concepts related to pedestrian/bicycle mobility, housing and rural character. The public is invited to attend one of the in-person events scheduled for April and early May:

„ Monday, April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Taylor Park Complex

„ Thursday, April 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Montpelier Community Center from 12-2 p.m. to allow for more informal one-on-one conversations with the project team. official unveiling of Jocelyn Russell’s powerful depiction of the Virginia-born Triple Crown legend sparked uproarious cheers from the hundreds of fans who gathered to witness the “big reveal.”

„ Monday, May 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mechanicsville Library.

The larger-than-life artwork

Residents can also participate virtually on Thursday, April 20 from noon to 1 p.m. Visit https:// www.envisionhanover.com/ for the webinar link. Office hours will also be held at Mechanicsville Library on Tuesday, April 18

Since the Envision Hanover planning process began in fall 2021, the public has been asked to provide ideas and input on a variety of different topics related to the county’s long-range growth and development. Over 4,000 comments have been received during the planning process. Visit https://www.envisionhanover. com/ regularly for information on upcoming public events and to review draft documents related to the Comprehensive Plan Update. You can also follow Envision Hanover on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for regular updates. The update process is expected to continue through Summer/ Fall 2023.

Submitted by Tom Harris, Communications Coordinator/FOIA Officer County of Hanover.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mrs. Kanne’s class at Kersey Creek Elementary School recently hosted a “Publishing Party” in which students shared all their great writing with their families.

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MOTTLEY NAMED NEW PRINCIPAL OF PEARSON’S CORNER ELEMENTARY

The Hanover County school Board appointed lindsay Mottley as the new principal of pearson’s Corner elementary school during its april 11 meeting. she will begin her new role on July 1 with the retirement of current pCes principal dawn armstrong.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS

MARCH 22

„ Breaking and entering an occupied house to commit misdemeanor was reported on the 8000 block of Woodbridge road.

„ destruction of property, monument was reported on the 8400 block of shady Grove road.

MARCH 23

„ Breaking and entering a building to commit larceny/a &B/etc, was reported on the 10200 block of Chamberlayne road.

„ Marijuana on school grounds was reported on the 8000 block of lee-davis road.

„ identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported on the 12300 block of Jennings road.

„ identity theft to defraud less than or $200 was reported on the 9200 block of Beech Forest lane.

„ Grand larceny in a building was reported on the 12500 block of elmont road.

„ Uttering was reported on the 10300 block of Farm Glen Way.

„ Grand larceny -$500 or more, not from a person was reported on the 11100 block of Hopson road.

„ a simple assault was reported on the 7200 block of Bell Creek road.

„ Grand larceny -auto Thef t was reported on the 7300 block of extreme Way.

„ a simple assault was reported on the 7200 block of ellerson Mill Circle.

„ Grand larceny in a building was reported on the 5100 block of summer plains drive.

„ driver did not report accident; with damage more than $250 was reported on the 8300 block of Walnut Grove road.

MARCH 24

„ petit larceny, shoplifting was reported on the 10100 block of Kings dominion Boulevard.

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„ assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 5100 block of sandy Valley road.

„ assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Trace.

„ a stolen catalytic converter was reported on the 10300 block of lakeridge park.

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Local Calendar

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

The annual shred-it event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Heritage Green, 7080 Brooks Farm road, Mechanicsville. Bring up to two boxes or three bags to be shredded. Free and open to the public. donations accepted for the alzheimer’s association. enjoy coffee and pastries while you watch your papers shred.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 a Community yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity lutheran Church – ashland Campus at 11515 ashcake road, ashland. a breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits will be available for purchase.

Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep and fiber production at patrick Henry’s scotchtown! The program is growing and this year organizers have so much more to enjoy! The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at scotchtown, located at 16120 Chiswell lane, Beaverdam. activities to enjoy throughout the day will include a ribbon cutting and presentation of the new floorcloth for the manor house hall; sheep shearer dave from delly’s delights Farms will be here answering all your questions; members from Clothos Handspinners guild will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production; antique carriage and wagon display; rMC archaeology active dig; sheepdog herding demonstrations; open house tours; a children’s activities area; demonstrations in the hearth kitchen featuring scotchtown’s spring garden; over 40 local crafters, vendors and community organizations; and food trucks. The open-house tour and fiber festival programs are both included at $10 for students, $12 for senior/aaa/Military, and $15 for General admission. preservation Virginia members are $12 and children 6 and under are free. purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/scotchtown-fiber-festivaltickets-494234557867.

Chickahominy Falls, central Virginia’s only 55+ agri-hood community, and Woodside Farms are celebrating earth day with a community Open House! The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodside Farms of Va, 10447 Woodside Farms drive, Glen allen. Come join the fun and see what we have been up to while our Gardens were resting this winter. We have something for everyone planned so grab your family and come on over to the season opening of Woodside Farms! stroll the Woodside Farms Organic Gardens and enjoy live music by Jeff Hulewicz. new and improved Woodside Market opens for the season.

Model home tours by Cornerstone Homes and styleCraft Homes. Visit our 5-star, award-winning amenities shop our vendors and perennial plant sale. earth friendly activities for the kids. Grab a snack at our Woodside Farms Granola Bar. explore our miles of walking paths. Goodness for you, for our community, and for our planet starts with a love of home.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 from the Food lion parking lot at 253 n. Washington Highway in ashland. ride to Maryland live/arundel Mills Outlets. return at 8 p.m. to the Food lion lot in ashland, 253 n. Washington Highway. The cost: $50.00 per person. Call Kathy at 804 798-1613 leave a message with your name and telephone number, please repeat the number.

Travel with aarp Chapter 5335 for Maryland live Casino & shopping. The bus will leave Board at 7:30 a.m. and leaving at 8 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 a monthly Blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) located at 7168 Flag lane in Mechanicsville. additional dates are May 23, June 20, July 27, aug. 24, sept. 26, Oct. 19, nov. 24 and dec. 26. you must schedule an appointment with the red Cross at redCrossBlood.org.

FRIDAY APRIL 28 &

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 st paul lutheran Church will sponsor its “everything for $1” twoday yard sale, from 7 a.m. to noon at 8100 shady Grove rd. in Mechanicsville. The inside/outside rain or shine event will include linens, kitchen, home décor, clothes (children and adult), books, toys, lawn and garden, furniture and much more. For more information, call 804-427-7500.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

VFW post 9808 will hold a shredit event on from 9 a.m. to noon at 7168 Flag lane in Mechanicsville. This event is for members and community residents. Come and share the date with your family and friends. note that no binders or boxes are allowed.

SATURDAY MAY 6

The arc of hanover at shady Grove United Methodist Church will hold a picnic from 12:30-2:30 at 8209 shady Grove road in Mechanicsville in the picnic shelter. CHurchmembers will host a summer picninc of fun, food and fellowship. rsVp to diane at 804-798-2400 or info@thearcofhanover by april 28.

Ongoing

if you think you may have a drinking problem, aa can help. Visit aarichmond.org for meeting info in Hanover County and other areas or call the 24 hour hotline: 804-355-1212.

Hanover County is working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update its Comprehensive plan. Called “envision Hanover,” the plan is the county’s long-range vision of Hanover over the next 25 years, addressing land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. it also provides guidance on where growth may be appropriate throughout the county and what that growth should look like. Hanover residents’ feedback will shape the Comprehensive plan and decisions regarding growth, preservation and public investment for years to come. Based upon the feedback received, the project team has been working to identify key concepts related to land use, economic development and historic resources. These preliminary ideas will be introduced at a series of events scheduled in January and February. residents will be able to share their ideas by participating with an in-person meeting or webinar, depending upon their schedules. The Hanover Board of supervisors will hold public work sessions on the Comprehensive plan on May 10 and July 26. The current schedule calls for the planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed update in august, with the board’s public hearing to take place a month later. For information on the planning process, and how you can participate, visit www. envisionhanover.com. you can also follow the process on Twitter, instagram and Facebook.

The Hanover County sheriff’s Office will be hosting its 14th annual senior Citizens police academy. The senior Citizens police academy will take place april 11 to June 20. The academy will be held every Tuesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at The Montpelier Community Center, located at 17203 sycamore Tavern lane, Montpelier, Va 23192. There will be no cost for the participants. Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register. The program will be available to people 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners or county employees. applicants must also be willing to submit to a background check. This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County sheriff’s Office. interested seniors are urged to download an application at http:// www.hanoversheriff.com/199/senior-Citizens-police-academy or contact deputy evan povar at (804) 365-3363 for an application or additional information. also, the application needs to be notarized. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2023.

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

Walnut Grove Baptist Church will be conducting Free adult english Classes (esl) and Citizenship Classes (passing the Test) Wednesday mornings with open enrollment through May 17, 2023. Classes will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 7046 Cold Harbor road, Mechanicsville, Va 23111. For more information, contact the church office at (804) 746-5081 or contact Frank at wgbcinfo@comcast. net or (804) 402-7701. The classes are free but students are asked to purchase the books required for the class.

SATURDAYS

Trinity lutheran Church, ashland Campus, located at 11515 ashcake road in ashland 2 miles west of U.s. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with pastor rev. dr. roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

SUNDAYS all souls episcopal Church celebrates Holy eucharist rite ii at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah l uther an 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.

MONDAYS a Grief support Group through Griefshare will be starting on Monday, May 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Meadowbridge sda Church, 7400 antique lane, Mechanicsville, Va 23116. This is a 13-week session cycle and you are welcome to begin attending at any point in the cycle. The group will provide help and encouragement to those mourning the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. let us help you on your journey from mourning to Joy! There is a registration fee of $25 to help cover the cost of the workbook, which is paid at the church (you can pay in increments if need be so don’t let that stop you from coming). register at www.griefshare.org searching for us by entering the zip code 23116. refreshments will be provided. For more information, reach out to the program director, Beth dyakon at 804-304-1165.

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/.

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