In Historic Hanover County “One generation plants the tree, another sits in their shade.” Heritage Green Assisted Living is a beautiful community featuring both private and companion accommodations. What’s more, our residents enjoy three delicious meals every day in our beautiful dining rooms, social activities, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and individualized care in a homelike setting, while maintaining each resident’s maximum independence.
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In an emergency Dial 911 County Administrators Office 365-6005 Animal Control 365-6485 Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6151 Commonwealth’s Attorney 365-6185 Economic Development 365-6464 Fire/EMS 365-6195 Health Department 365-4313 Human Resources 365-6075 Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court 365-6200 Landfill 537-5344 Library 365-6210 Parks and Recreation 365-4695 Public Information Officer 365-6402 Planning Department 365-6171 Schools 365-4500 Registrar 365-6080 Sheriff’s Office 365-6110 Social Services 365-4100 National Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
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Whether it’s history, heritage or high tech, Hanover County offers endless possibilities for its residents and visitors. That smiles on the faces of almost 100,000 Virginians who call Hanover home is contagious. It comes from a lifestyle that highlights all that Central Virginia has to offer including quality schools, a growing and friendly economic environment, the best neighbors in the world and a firm foundation in heritage and tradition. Hanover County offers its residents the best of both worlds— a close proximity to metropolitan Richmond area and easy access to the many rural areas of the region. It’s easy to understand the steady growth the county has experienced in recent years. With a vitalized real estate market, a flourishing business community and a local government that supports economic development and controlled growth, Hanover is poised to take its rightful place as one of Virginia’s most pleasant places to live. That’s something residents have long known as they take a lazy canoe trip down the South Anna River or enjoy the county’s numerous and varied recreational opportunities. The County’s Parks and Recreation Department offers year round programs to citizens, with a varied menu of opportunities to live, learn and play. Situated 12 miles north of the city of Richmond, Hanover County covers more than 470 square miles and is served by two major interstate highways, I-95 and I-295. It shares borders with Goochland, Louisa, Henrico, King William, Caroline, New Kent and Spotsylvania counties. The county offers quality educational opportunities for all of its citizens, with a wide variety of programs for everyone. The county’s four high schools, four middle schools and numerous elementaries all receive high recognition for instilling a sense of community pride in its students. Ashland, the county’s only incorporated city, is home to one of Virginia’s finest four year institutes of higher learning, Randolph-Macon College. The sleepy, railroad town atmosphere blends nicely with a vigorous academic setting, attracting students from around the globe. Hanover County is truly Virginia at its best with all the trimmings. Whether it’s a weekend getaway at a country bed and breakfast, an exciting trip down a lazy river, a visit to one of the county’s numerous battlefields, tasting one of our world famous tomatoes or experiencing one of the county’s exciting festivals and parades, Hanover County feels like home. With a history and tradition as varied as the people who live here, Hanover County offers something for everyone, whether it’s economic opportunity, recreational options or a family friendly atmosphere that makes Hanover a great place to live and work.
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About Mechanicsville Located just 12 miles from Richmond, Mechanicsville has long prided itself in its unique identity as a close knit independent community. Many Hanoverians think of the small village adjacent to the landmark windmill as downtown Hanover. It’s home to a varied array of businesses and shops that offer residents a chance to meet and greet the folks who run the operations. Few local politicians have passed up a chance to sit down at the Mechanicsville Drug Store to meet and greet and throw down the political gauntlet. Mechanicsville is just that kind of place. The residents feel a sense of community and take pride in their unique village. Just down the street on Mechanicsville turnpike, there’s a variety of retail opportunities from small strip malls to medium sized shopping centers with major grocery chains at the anchor. It’s truly a retail paradise as shoppers enjoy the value of nationally recognized products
and outlets, but get that hometown shopping experience. It’s a uniqueness that is found throughout Mechanicsville. Even with the small town feel, the 24,000 people who call Mechanicsville home have witnessed phenomenal growth in the past decades and the area now hosts many national businesses, well recognized chains, Walmart and Home Depot, and local stalwarts. Mechanicsville is home to some of the county’s most noteworthy celebrations including the Hanover Tomato Festival, the annual Christmas Parade and numerous civic celebrations throughout the year. Even with the small town feel, Mechanicsville has maintained a steady growth rate and its blending of the old and new attracts new residents each year. The Board of Supervisors approved funds to construct a new library in the Mechanicsville area, and the facility opened in 2009.
About Ashland More than 7,600 Hanover residents call Ashland home. It’s the county’s only incorporated town, governed by its town council and patrolled with its own police force. The quaint atmosphere and unique architecture attract thousands to Ashland each year for its many festivals and fairs. Founded in the 1840s as a resort town, the heart of the town is located on the railroad tracks. From the tiny train station located across from Randolph Macon College, you can go anywhere in the region with regular Amtrak service. The seven square mile town offers residents a unique lifestyle, complete with village style streets and jogging paths, with easy access to the larger city comforts. It’s a comfortable blend of the old and new, and town officials plan to keep it that way with strategic planning
for the future. The town’s strategic location has earned Ashland its nickname the “Center of the Universe.” For many residents, it’s just that with its eclectic blend of shops, restaurants and culture. Ashland is governed by a town council consisting of a mayor, vice mayor and three additional members. Faye Prichard was re-elected mayor in July and George Spagna is the new vice mayor. Other members of the council include Ned Henson, Terri Winston-Abri and Jim Foley. The council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Council Chambers in Town Hall at 101 Thompson Street. The Town of Ashland also maintains a 25-man plus police force headed by Douglas A. Goodman.
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Hanover County Guide to Government Services Like all counties, towns and cities in the state, Hanover County is a political subdivision of the commonwealth of Virginia. Its form of government is the traditional board with a county administrator. Policies governing the county administration are set by the seven-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected from seven magisterial districts. Hanover County government offers a variety of services for more than 100,000 residents. For information about general government administration, call 365-6000. The following is an alphabetical list of departments for general administration:
Animal Control Animal Control is responsible for the enforcement of laws that protect the safety and rights of citizens and their animals. Kevin Kilgore, the chief of Animal Control, can be reached at 3656485. The office operates an animal shelter, which houses lost or impounded animals, offers unwanted animals for adoption and monitors rabies cases. The office works with the Hanover Humane Society and other animal agencies. Leash laws for dogs vary depending on the area — the vast majority of the Mechanicsville area has such laws — and all dogs must have an animal license. Information about other pets should be obtained from the office. Also, people wishing to have wild or exotic animals must obtain a permit. The office and county shelter (or pound) are located in Taylor House Complex at the Hanover Courthouse. The county shelter can be reached at 365-6485.
Assessor’s Office The assessment office places a value on all real property in the county each year so other departments can determine what taxes on real estate are owed. The chief assessor is John W. Nelms, Jr. The office can be reached at 365-6029.
programs including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Winterization, Volunteer Home Repair Referral Project, and Hanover Youth Service Council. The department also houses the Hanover Comprehensive Services Act office. Ivy Todd Sager is the director of this department. To conBuilding permits tact the department, call 365-4300 or email volThe Hanover County code requires a building unteer@co.hanover.va.us. The Web address is permit to build, alter, repair, convert or demolish www.co.hanover.va.us/commres/default.htm any structure in the county. The chief building inspector is Richard E. Bartell. Installation of County Administrator’s Office fuel lines, septic systems, wells, signs, electrical The county administrator heads all governand plumbing work also requires a permit. ment departments and is appointed by the Board Applications for permits can be made at the of Supervisors. He serves at their pleasure and is building inspector’s office in the Administration the chief executive of the county. Building at the Hanover Courthouse Complex. The county administrator implements the polNo construction may begin until the application icies of the board, directs business and adminis filed, approved and the appropriate fees paid. istrative procedures and provides recommenFees vary for each permit. For details call the dations for various county boards and agency building inspector’s office at 365-6040. appointments to the board. He also supervises economic development. Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Communications Jr. is the county administrator for Hanover. The The communications department oversees the county administrator’s office includes deputy computer-aided dispatch system and operation county administrators Joseph P. Casey and John of the enhanced 911 emergency service response H. Hodges, and assistant county administrators system. Non-emergency dispatch number is 730Marilyn J. Blake. For more information, call 6140. For emergencies call 911. 365-6005 or visit www.co.hanover.va.us. Community Resources County Attorney’s Office The Hanover County Department of ComThe county attorney’s office provides legal munity Resources serves as a clearinghouse for advice and services to all county agencies, involunteer efforts among agencies, citizens, and cluding the Board of Supervisors. The county the community at large; provides training and attorney is Sterling E. Rives III and the deputy technical assistance on volunteerism and comcounty attorney is Lisa Barker. The assistant munity issues; promotes increased public awarecounty attorneys are Yvonne Wellford and Denness of volunteer efforts and accomplishments, volunteer opportunities, community needs, comsee Government> page 8 munity services and resources; manages special
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Government continued from > page 7 nis Walter. Other attorneys include Lisa Seward and Rebecca Randolph. The office can be reached at 365-6035.
County decals Hanover County now provides permanent decals for vehicles, removing the requirement to purchase them annually. For information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 365-6050.
County trash disposal and recycling The Rt. 301 transfer station is located about a half-mile south of the courthouse. It provides solid waste disposal and recycling for Hanover residents. Refuse collection is undertaken by the county’s Department of Public Works. The director of public works is Rebecca G. Draper. In addition to the Rt. 301 transfer station, there are five other transfer stations — in Beaverdam, Doswell, Elmont, Hanover Courthouse, Mechanicsville and Montpelier — which provide drop-off recycling bins provided by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA). The Mechanicsville transfer station is located at the end of Verdi Lane, which is located off Pole Green Road. In addition to general refuse, the Mechanicsville transfer station is one of two sites — the Rt. 301 site being the other — that accepts loose leaves and yard waste. For information about hours of operation at the transfer stations and landfill, call 365-6181.
Economic Development The economic development office recruits commercial and industrial development to the county. The director of economic development is Marc S. Weiss and the office can be reached by
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phone, 365-6464, or email, mweiss@co.hanover. also operates a pediatric clinic for children who va.us. are two years old or younger or for those covered by Medicaid. Other services include preschool Finance and Management Services physicals, family planning, maternity services The finance department keeps all accountand sanitary services, such as soil percolation ing records for the county and helps develop tests and water tests. For information on these the annual county budget and quarterly financial and other services, call 365-4313. reports. Terry Stone is the director of finance. The office can be reached at 365-6015. Office Mental Health, Mental Retardation and hours are Monday through from 8:30 a.m. to Substance Abuse Services 4:30 p.m. The Hanover Community Services Board offers a wide variety of clinical, rehabilitative, preFire/EMS (Public Safety) ventative, and community educational services Fire and emergency medical services in the tailored to meet the needs of individuals, famicounty are provided by volunteer fire departlies, and the Hanover community. Clients are ments and rescue squads, administered by a fullseen on appointment basis only, except for emertime paid administrative staff. gencies. Call 365-4222 for more information. Phil Heins serves as director of emergency All of the services including the health departcommunications. Fred Cosby is the current fire/ ment are located at the Human Services BuildEMS chief. They can be reached by calling 365ing on South Washington Highway (Route 1) in 6195. Ashland. Tim Slaven is the executive director of Fire protection for the county is provided by Hanover Community Services. volunteer fire departments. The Mechanicsville area is served by the Eastern Hanover, Henry, Libraries Mechanicsville, Chickahominy, and Black Creek The two area libraries are the Mechanicsville volunteer fire departments. The emergency tele- Library and the Atlee Library, both part of the phone number to report a fire or to contact rescue Pamunkey Regional Library system. Other services is 911. Emergency medical services are branches of Hanover libraries are Montpelier, provided by volunteer rescue squads throughout Rockville, Ashland, and Hanover (at the Hathe county and administered by a paid staff. The nover County Courthouse.) Fran Freimarck is Mechanicsville area is served by two volunteer the director of the Pamunkey Regional Library. rescue squads, Eastern Hanover and Ashcake. The main number for the library system is 7306211. Health A new Mechanicsville library opened in The Hanover County Health Department is 2009. part of the Virginia Department of Health’s HaA library card is free to Hanover, King & nover Health District, which includes Hanover, Queen, King William and Goochland residents, Charles City, Goochland and New Kent counties. senior citizens from any jurisdiction, anyone W. Ted Tweel, M.D., M.P.H., is district director. with a valid library card from another locality, or The county health department offers a number of different services, such as programs for see Government> page 9 women, infants and children. The department G
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Government continued from > page 8 anyone who works or owns property in the above four counties. If a person seeking a card does not meet any of the above criteria, a $10 annual fee is charged. Mechanicsville library hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Parks and Recreation The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the County’s parks and other recreational facilities, including Pole Green Park Community Center (779-7948), and oversees leisure time activities and recreational programs offered by the County. Greg Sager is the director of parks and recreation. The office number is 365-4695.
Planning/Rezoning The Hanover Planning Department provides staff support the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission is a body comprised of seven citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors that makes recommendations on land-use requests that require supervisor approval (see separate article on boards and commissions). The commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Wickham Building at the Hanover Courthouse Complex on Rt. 301. The planning department also provides staff support to the county’s Architectural Review Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historical Commission. The planning department is headed by Michael E. Crescenzo, director of planning. David Maloney and John Bender are deputy directors of planning.
The department reviews plans for development for compliance with various county ordinances, including the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and is responsible for enforcing subdivision and zoning ordinances. The department also participates in the development of regional transportation plans and programs through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and is the lead agency on implementation of the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The department’s phone number is 365-6171. Public utilities Although not every area in both Mechanicsville zip codes (23111 and 23116) has access to the county water and sewer system, most residential subdivisions do. The county water and sewer system is an enterprise fund of the county’s budget, which means it pays its expenses through revenues it generates and operates as a self-supporting business. Hanover runs four sewer systems (Doswell, Mechanicsville, Ashland and Hanover Courthouse) and four water systems (Doswell, Mechanicsville/Ashland, Hanover Courthouse and Route 33). In Mechanicsville, the water system extends from the Cold Harbor and Battlefield Green areas in the southeast to the Town of Ashland to the northwest. It includes the Hanover Industrial Air Park, and generally both sides of Atlee Station Road east through Mechanicsville and the LeeDavis High School area to the Creighton Road interchange on I-295 and south to the Chickahominy River. The Mechanicsville sewer system includes the High Point, Creighton Road and LeReeve Manor areas to the east. U.S. Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Battlefield Green and west to the U.S. Route 1 (Washington Highway) area south of the Ashland town limits.
Page 9 Customers are billed bimonthly (once every two months). For new service or information whether your neighborhood is served by county water and sewer, call 730-6024 or email PublicUtilities@co.hanover.va.us. Emergency service is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 365-6024. On nights and weekends, call 365-6017. Frank Harksen serves as the director of public utilities. Mike Flagg is the director of public works. Taxes Real estate taxes: The real estate tax rate in Hanover County is 81 cents per $100 of assessed value, payable to the treasurer’s office in two equal payments on June 5 and Oct. 5. A 10 percent penalty will be added if taxes are not paid by due date. Interest of 10 percent a year is also added for past due taxes. Value of real property is appraised by the Hanover Assessor’s Office which, according to the office, evaluates all real estate to assure equalization of market value. All owners are notified of their property’s assessed value, and property owners may ask the Assessor’s Office (see Assessor’s Office) for an explanation of how the assessed value was determined. Personal property taxes: The personal property tax rate is $3.57 per $100 of assessed value, and is due by Feb. 5. A program in the Treasurer’s Office allows citizens to pay the bill in installments. Interest is 10 percent a year if taxes are not paid on time. Property tax payment is still required even though the General Assembly approved a plan to phase out the local personal property on vehicles assessed less than $20,000 over the next five years. Depending on the value of the vehicle, taxpayers will receive a percent-
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a percentage reimbursement on that tax paid. For information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 730-6050. Utility tax: Added monthly to residents’ electric, phone, cellular and gas bills. The charge is no more than $3 per month per bill. Machinery and tools tax: $3.64 per $100 assessed value. Merchants capital tax: $1.90 per $100 assessed value. (Assessed value =10 percent of market value) Aircraft tax: $.50 per $100 assessed value. Contractors and business license tax: 10 cents per $100 of gross receipts. (Only applies if gross receipts exceed $100,000) Gross receipts utility tax: One half of 1 percent of gross receipts. Public service corporations: 81 cents per $100 assessed value for real estate and $3.64 per $100 assessed value for personal property. Public service corporations (generating facilities): 49 cents per $100 assessed value. Transient occupancy tax: 8 percent of the amount paid for lodging to hotel, motel, boarding house or travel campground for continuous occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Tax relief is available for the elderly and disabled. For specific requirements, please visit www.co.hanover.va.us/comrevnu/txrelief.htm. Call the treasurer’s office at 730-6050 for more information about paying any taxes. Questions about taxes can be directed to the Commissioner of Revenue at 730-6131.
Voting Hanover County is divided into seven magisterial districts — Ashland, Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor, Henry, Mechanicsville and South Anna — which have voting precincts. The Mechanicsville area (zip codes 23111 and 23116) includes four entire magisterial districts (Mechanicsville, Henry, Chickahominy and Cold Harbor) and a small portion of the Ashland District. Those registering to vote in Hanover County must be residents of the county and 18 years old by the time of the general election. Potential voters must also be U.S. citizens, mentally competent and not convicted of a felony. Registration must be made 30 days before any election. If a resident has moved from one voting precinct in the county to another, a change of address notice must be sent to the registrar within one year of the move. Special registration by handicapped persons can be arranged by completing an application for home registration. The county registrar is Robert M. Ostergren. His office is responsible for voter registration and keeping voting records. Voters can register at the Registrar’s Office in the Wickham Building at the Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. People can also register at an area DMV office and online at www.hanovervoting.com. For more information on voter registration and precincts, call the Registrar’s Office at 7306080. The following are the county’s constitutional offices whose heads are elected to four-year terms: Clerk of the Court The clerk’s office provides marriage licenses,
2010–2011 records documents relating to land and plats and files lawsuits, divorce petitions and probate wills. The clerk is Frank D. Hargrove, Jr. Office number is 365-6120. Commissioner of Revenue The Commissioner of Revenue is T. Scott Harris. His office contains all real estate, income and personal property tax records. The office can be reached by phone, 365-6131, or email, Commissioner@co.hanover.va.us. Commonwealth’s Attorney The Commonwealth’s Attorney is Trip Chalkley, the chief prosecutor of Hanover’s court system, which includes the Circuit Court, the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The office can be reached at 365-6185. Sheriff Police protection for the county is provided by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, which is headed by Col. V. Stuart Cook. The business telephone number for the department is 3656110; the emergency number is 911. The department also offers a variety of crime prevention programs for residences and businesses, ride-alongs and a Citizens Police Academy, which allows citizens to learn how the department operates through a multi-week course. For more information about these services, call 365-6110. Treasurer The treasurer’s office collects all real estate and personal property taxes as well as other county taxes, and other fees. The treasurer is M. Scott Miller and the office can be reached at 730-6050.
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A message from the Sheriff’s Office
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has been the principal provider of law enforcement services for the County of Hanover since 1720 making the Sheriff’s Office one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the nation. Early on, the responsibilities of the Sheriff were much different from what they are today. In addition to providing vital law enforcement services, the Sheriff’s other duties typically included posting the writ of elections on church doors, presiding and recording the vote of electors and collecting colonial taxes. While the duties of the Sheriff’s Office have changed dramatically since the 1700’s, the mission of the Sheriff’s Office has remained the same…
“Through a partnership with our community, the members of the Sheriff’s Office, promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property and to develop community responsibility directed at tion of just over 100,000 citizens who reside reducing crime and enhancing safety through within 472 square miles. Since July 1, 2010, the problem-solving tactics.” Sheriff’s Office has operated with 201 sworn law enforcement officers with 83% of those officers The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division. The been led by Colonel V. Stuart Cook since his remainder of the sworn personnel is assigned to appointment on August 2, 1990. Prior to serv- the Investigative and Administrative Divisions. ing as the Sheriff of Hanover County, Colonel These officers serve in positions such as General Cook retired as Deputy Chief of Investigative Investigations, Street Crimes, Narcotics, PersonOperations at the Richmond Police Department. nel, Training, Crime Prevention, Budget ManNow in his fifth term as the Sheriff of Hanover agement, Criminal Intelligence, Professional County, Colonel Cook has assembled 45 years of Standards, and Court Services. In addition, nine law enforcement service. volunteer Reserve Officers also serve the citizens Today the Sheriff’s Office serves a popula- of Hanover County.
In 2009, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 40,118 calls for service and recorded a 6.5% reduction in the number of reported crimes. The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is located at the Hanover Courthouse in the VaughanBradley Law Enforcement Building at 7522 County Complex Road. To reach the office during regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call 365-6110. For emergencies the Emergency Communications Center can be reached by dialing 911. During non-business hours and/ or for non-emergencies, members of the department can be reached at 365-6140. The Sheriff’s Office website is www.hanoversheriff.com.
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Historical trail highlights roots of Patrick Henry Road to Revolution traveled through Hanover By Jim Ridolphi In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation establishing the Road to Revolution Heritage Trail, an interpretive list of sites that played a key role in the life of American patriot and Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry. The trail is comprised of 10 sites that played a vital role in the career of the young lawyer and instilled the values that prompted Henry to plant and cultivate the seeds of the American Revolution. The fiery young Virginian obtained his first hint of fame in a trial that took place at Hanover Courthouse. Henry represented the state in a trial that has been tagged “The Parson’s Cause.” The case pitted an established minister who felt the state has shortchanged his pay due to a dispute over compensation. English ministers were paid in tobacco, a commodity that enjoyed a steady increase in price. Noting the enormous exchange rates, the Virginia House of Burgesses set the scale, eliminating the parson friendly system. The measure was vetoed by the throne in England. Henry argued that the crown had no right to interfere in Virginia’s business and interfere with its enterprise, the first hints that colonists were not prepared to accept English rule without question. Hanover Courthouse, the site of the jury trial to determine what compensation should be paid, is a famous county landmark and a stop on
the Road to Revolution trail. Hanover County played a major role in Henry’s life, and many of the highlighted sites are located within Hanover boundaries. By the way, the jury awarded the disgruntled minister one penny in compensation. Other sites include: St. John’s Church in Richmond, site of Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. Gov. McDonnell joined other legislators earlier this year to kick off the Trail and display the new signage. The ceremony took place at St.
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John’s Church. Hanover Tavern located in the Hanover Courthouse Historic District, which is listed on the Virginia and National Registers of Historic Places. Patrick Henry’s father in law, John Shelton, ran Hanover Tavern, then known as Shelton Tavern. Henry lived and studied law at the tavern, which was destroyed; the current structure is entwined with over two centuries of Hanover history. Scotchtown, where Henry lived from 1771 to
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Revolution continued from > page 12 1778, pivotal years in the American Revolution. In 1774, Henry departed Scotchtown to attend the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia to represent Virginia. He also lived at Scotchtown during the period in which he delivered his famous speech at St. John’s in 1775. Scotchtown features a rare eight square plan. Red Hill, which Henry referred to as “one
of the garden spots of the world.” He is buried there on the renovated grounds that feature seven historic buildings, all reconstructed in the 1950s and 60s. The site overlooks the historic Staunton River Valley. Red Hill was designated as a national site in 1986 “to honor for the benefit of present and future generations the entire life of Patrick Henry.” Polegreen Church was one of four dissenter “reading houses” licensed in 1743. Inspired by famous Polegreen preacher, the Rev. Samuel Davies, Henry attributed his fiery oratory style to the influence of the innovative minister. He at-
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tended and was a member of the congregation at Polegreen. The original church fell prey to an artillery shell in 1864 and a silhouette structure was constructed on the site, denoting the important role the church played in the foundations of American democracy and religious freedom. Studley, Patrick Henry’s birthplace where he was born the second son of John Henry and Sarah Winston Syme Henry on May 29, 1736. He was one of 11 children, two whom died at young ages, leaving seven daughters and two sons. Rural Plains is near Studley in Hanover County and is the site of Patrick Henry’s marriage to Sarah Shelton in 1754. The house was built in 1723-26. The home remained in the Shelton family until 2006 when it was acquired by the National Park Service. Henry was 18 years old when he married Sarah. Pine Slash, where Henry tried his hand at farming, was part of Sarah Shelton’s dowry when she married the young lawyer. It was a 300-acre tobacco farm located in Hanover County. Hampden-Sydney College, a men’s institution that Henry helped to found in 1775 believing that “every free state should promote useful knowledge amongst its citizens.” HSC is the tenth oldest college in the United States and founded the Presbyterian Union Theological Seminary and the Medical College of Virginia. Del. Chris Peace was instrumental in the creation of the project and thinks the trail tells a vital interesting story about Hanover County. “For some Polegreen is an exit on 295 or better yet a produce stand in Mechanicsville,” Peace said. “But in fact it is so much more. Polegreen is Virginia’s cradle of religious freedom. The events which took place in Hanover County inspired a young Patrick Henry to give the world an American voice and led our nation to liberty.”
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A Message from Greg Sager, Parks and Recreation Director Thank you for your support of the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. For almost 35 years, the Department has offered programs and facilities to the citizens of Hanover County. The Parks and Recreation Department oversees 11 park sites and 4 boat landings throughout the County. Over the past few years the Department has been able to develop additional amenities at many of these sites through a combination of citizen donations, cooperative agreements, grants and funding from the approved 2005 Bond Referendum. These additional amenities have allowed the Department to greater serve the needs of our County citizens. The Parks and Recreation Department produces a program guide three times a year that includes information on senior citizen activities, special interest classes, youth programs, athletic leagues, bus tours, therapeutic recreation programs, park information, facility rentals and special events. Citizens are encouraged to use this guide, available in both hard-copy and electronic form, to obtain up-to-date program and facility information. The guide is available through the County website at www.co.hanover. va.us by clicking the Parks and Recreation Department link or you may
call our administrative offices at 365-4695 or 779-7948 to inquire about our mailing list. Recreation program attendance has grown steadily throughout the last three years. Overall, special interest class registration increased by 5% in 2009 alone and the Youth Summer Program, the Department’s largest youth activity, exceeds 1,300
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tenance of most county facilities including libraries, county offices, schools, Fire & EMS facilities, water treatment plants and the airport. In addition to the 2,000+ acres of grounds maintenance at these facilities, Department staff are responsible for snow removal at various county sites. It is only through the enthusiasm, dedication, and extraordinary talents of our staff, as well as the partnerships and other assistance made available to us from you, the citizens of Hanover County, that the Parks and Recreation Department is able to make the County an even greater place to live and recreate. On behalf of the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department, I encourage each of you to join last year’s record 1,300,000 visitors and make a Hanover County park your next destination. Thank you again for your continued support. Greg Sager Director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
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Message from Board of Supervisors Chairman Ed Via It’s been such a privilege to serve as chairman this year. The many summer activities in Hanover are traditions for our citizens, especially the Strawberry Faire, the 4th of July celebrations and the Tomato Festival. Thousands of our citizens turned out to support these events and enjoy the many offerings. Summer is also a great time to visit many of our historical treasures. Just in the past couple of months, we’ve had several markers go up celebrating the life of our greatest Hanoverian, Patrick Henry. The “Road to Revolution� markers at Scotchtown, Hanover Tavern, Hanover Courthouse and historic Polegreen Church are great ways to learn about Hanover’s history. We
also have had a major book published recently about our history. Called “Nature’s Bounty, Nation’s Glory: The Heritage and History of Hanover,� it’s available at local booksellers. I welcome you to browse through a copy if you get the opportunity and find new places to explore in Hanover. We are proud of Hanover County and all it has to offer its citizens. The results of our most recent Citizens Survey indicated that 92 percent of respondents considered Hanover a good or excellent place to live. This is the highest percentage of any locality in the South, which participated in the survey. Our citizens love the quality of life in Hanover and have made a personal commit-
ment here, which is demonstrated by the thousands who volunteer for everything from helping in the school system to running Fire/EMS calls to winterizing homes for the elderly. As your elected Board of Supervisors, we strive to be outstanding stewards of your money. The board’s diligent financial efforts were recently recognized when Hanover became the smallest county in the U.S. to earn “AAA� bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. Our population just edged over 100,000; the average “Triple A� county government has a population of 778,000. We’re in an exclusive 1.2 percent of counties nationwide that have earned
this recognition -- put another way, nearly 99 percent of counties in the U.S. haven’t been able to accomplish this. Hanoverians will weather these tough economic times by continuing to give back to our community and your local government will continue to follow sound fiscal policies. Together we can look forward to an improving economy and maintaining our grand Hanover traditions. My best wishes to you and yours from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.
Ed Via Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors The Hanover Board of Supervisors is the governing body in Hanover County. It sets tax rates, appropriates funds, makes final decisions in zoning and land use cases, enacts county ordinances, and appoints the members of various county panels, including the School Board and the Planning Commission. In general, it directs county government. The seven-member Board is elected every four years. The next election is November 2011. Each member represents one of the
county’s seven magisterial districts. Generally, the Board meets the second Wednesday of most months at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building at the Hanover Courthouse complex on Route 301 (public hearings begin at 7 p.m.). The board also meets every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. In July and August and again in December, the Board meets only on the fourth Wednesday and the meeting those months begins at 2 p.m.
The board also schedules other meetings and workshops throughout the year as needed. All Board meetings are advertised and open to the public and a time is set aside at each meeting for comments from citizens. The following is a brief profile of the supervisors who currently represent the seven
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ed to the Board in 1991. He drove a Hanover County school bus and continued from > page 16 has worked as a school-crossing guard at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. He has been active in the districts: Black Creek Volunteer Fire DepartAshland ment for more than 20 years. He can reached at 781-0044 (home or fax); G. Edward Via, III was elected email, ejwade@co.hanover.va.us. to the board in 2007 and is the current chairman. He is a self-em- Henry ployed contractor and deals primarCharles D. McGhee is a local ily in fence construction. He can be farmer and the owner of Grainfield reached by phone, (804) 550-2600 Farms, first elected in 1999. He can or by email, gevia@co.hanover. be reached at 779-2875; his email va.us. address is cdmcghee@co.hanover. Beaverdam va.us Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley Jr. has served on the Board since 1984, longer than any other current Board member. Stanley works in the lumber business. He can be reached at (804) 449-6606 (home or fax); his email address is amstanley@ co.hanover.va.us. Chickahominy Robert R. Setliff was elected in 2003 to represent the Chickahominy District, after serving 12 years as its Planning Commissioner. He operates Healthcare Support Services. He can be contacted at (804) 746-5553, or (804) 746-8476; his email address is rsetliff@co.hanover. va.us Cold Harbor Elton J. Wade, Sr. was first elect-
Mechanicsville Deborah B. Coats was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2007. She is a database manager, consultant and real estate broker and currently serves as vice chairman. She can be reached by phone, 746-2272, or email, dbcoats@co.hanover. va.us South Anna John E. Gordon Jr. was elected to the board in 1995. Gordon served as the South Anna District representative on the School Board for many years before running for the Board of Supervisors. He is the owner of a small business, Pristine Services Inc., and can be reached at (h) 7983879; email, jgordon@co.hanover. va.us.
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Message from Stewart D. Roberson, Superintendent of Schools Dear Friends:
On September 7, 2010, Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) will welcome nearly 19,400 students in preschool to grade 12. HCPS is one of the largest school districts in Virginia and is among the 300 largest of 15,500 school districts in the United States. Among the largest Virginia school districts (15,000 students or more), Hanover has the second lowest dropout rate (0.82%), the second highest graduation rate, and the highest percentage of fully accredited schools (100% for 8 consecutive years). Our nationally recognized school district continues to distinguish itself in measures of student achievement, as well as extracurricular and athletic performance. The Hanover community shares pride in this record which is a reflection of the hard work of our students, excellent teachers, outstanding school leaders, involved parents, county officials who are committed to excellent public schools, and a very supportive business community. As a student-centered, community-driven school district, each of these stakeholder groups consistently offers expertise, leadership and resources to help us sustain the tradition of excellence for which Hanover County Public Schools is known. I encourage you to accept the invitations that will be offered throughout the 2010-2011 school year to be involved with our schools. We rely on your presence and participation which are always welcomed and very much appreciated. On behalf of the Hanover County School Board, thank you for your continuing support of Hanover County Public Schools. Sincerely,
Stewart D. Roberson Superintendent of Schools
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Atlee High School 9414 Atlee Station Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Ms. Jennifer Cohodas, Principal jcohodas@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-2100 Fax: (804) 723-2131
Chickahominy Middle School 9450 Atlee Station Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Ms. Debbie L. Arco, Principal darco@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-2160 Fax: (804) 723-2191
Battlefield Park Elementary School 5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ms. Judy L. Bradley, Principal jbradley@hcps.us Phone: (804) 779-2500 or (804) 723-3600 Fax: (804) 723-36051
Mechanicsville Elementary School 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive Mechanicsville, VA 2311 Dr. Amy W. Woodward, Principal awoodward@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3640 Fax: (804) 723-3643
Hanover High School 10307 Chamberlayne Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Mr. George F. Sadler, III, Principal gsadler@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3700 Fax: (804) 723-3759
Liberty Middle School 13496 Liberty School Road Ashland, VA 23005 Mr. Donald E. Latham, Principal dlatham@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-8060 Fax: (804) 365-8061
Lee-Davis High School 7052 Mechanicsville Pike Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ms. Carol R. Moore, Principal cmoore@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-2200 Fax: (804) 723-2202
Oak Knoll Middle School 10295 Chamberlayne Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Ms. Caroline S. Harris, Principal charris@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-4740 Fax: (804) 365-4741
Beaverdam Elementary School 15485 Beaverdam School Road Beaverdam, VA 23015 Mr. Michael Mudd, Principal mmudd@hcps.us Phone: (804) 798-5929 or (804) 449-6373 Fax: (804) 449-6510
Pearson’s Corner Elementary School 8290 New Ashcake Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Mr. Stephen G. Smith, Principal ssmith@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3660 Fax: (804) 723-3663
Patrick Henry High School 12449 W. Patrick Henry Road Ashland, VA 23005 Dr. Jeffrey R. Crook, Principal jcrook@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-8000 Fax: (804) 365-8027
Stonewall Jackson Middle School 8021 Lee Davis Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ms. Nancy O. Disharoon, Principal ndisharoon@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-2260 Fax: (804) 723-2261
Cold Harbor Elementary School 6740 Cold Harbor Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ms. Sarah B. Calveric, Principal scalveric@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3620 Fax: (804) 723-3630
Pole Green Elementary School 8993 Pole Green Park Lane Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Ms. Rhonda S. Epling, Principal repling@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-4700 Fax: (804) 365-4717
Cool Spring Elementary School 9964 Honey Meadows Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 pbrown@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3560 FAX: (804) 723-3564
Rural Point Elementary School 7161 Studley Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Dr. Dana E. Gresham, Principal dgresham@hcps.us Phone: (804) 723-3580 Fax: (804) 723-3594
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Elmont Elementary School 12007 Cedar Lane Ashland, VA 23005 Mr. Larry W. Hardy, Principal lhardy@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-8100 Fax: (804) 365-8111 Henry Clay Elementary School 310 South James Street Ashland, VA 23005 Ms. Teresa M. Keck, Principal tkeck@hcps.us Phone: (804) 365-8120 Fax: (804) 365-8139
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