Discover Hanover County 2009

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2009 County Guide BookPublished by Richmond Suburban Newspapers

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4 . . . .Welcome to Hanover County

5 . . . .Hanover Government Services

10. . . .Message from the Board Chairman

11 . . . .Board of Supervisors

13 . . .Hanover County Sheriff ’s Offi ce

14 . . . .Parks and Recreation

16 . . . .Mechanicsville

17. . . .Ashland

18. . . .Hanover County School System

Table of contents

The Discover Hanover 2009 County Guide Book is published by Richmond Suburban Newspapers.

6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, VA 23111(804) 746-1235 Fax (804) 730-0476

© 2009 by Richmond Suburban Newspapers. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the publisher. Content provided by Jim Ridolphi.

Helpful Phone NumbersAll area codes 804 unless otherwise notedEmergency (fire, police, ambulance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-552-7096Child Abuse and Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365-6140Rappahannock Electric Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540-898-8500Virginia Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-667-3000Sheriff’s Office (non emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365-6110State Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-3444Water & Sewer emergencies (8:30-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365-6017Water & Sewer emergencies (after hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365-6140National Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222

Hanover Tavern is one of Hanover’s well known historic sites. Located in the courthouse village and built in 1732, the site was owned by the father-in-law of Patick Henry, John Shelton.

Page . . . . Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business2 . . . . . . . Mechanicsville Paint and Body . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Repair5 . . . . . . . Blue & Gray Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self Storage6 . . . . . . . Lipscombe Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appliances6 . . . . . . . Colonial Auto Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Repair6 . . . . . . . Ed Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attorney7 . . . . . . . Hanover Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club/Golf Course8 . . . . . . . Powell Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing8 . . . . . . . Eric Winn Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beauty Salon9 . . . . . . . Hanover Association of Businesses

& Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Association9 . . . . . . . Richmond Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano10. . . . . . . Richmond Olympiad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gymnastics10. . . . . . . Dr. Regimbal, DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthodontist11 . . . . . . . Stanley Quality Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV/Air Conditioning12 . . . . . . Covenant Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retirement Homes12 . . . . . . Hanover Green Boarding & Grooming . . . . . Pet Services13 . . . . . . L&M Carpet One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carpet/Flooring14 . . . . . . . Friends of Chris Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Political14 . . . . . . . The Dance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dance School15 . . . . . . Rappahannock Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farm/Lawn Equipment15 . . . . . . Simple Pleasures Books and Gifts . . . . . . . . . . Books & Gifts16 . . . . . . . The Village Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antiques16 . . . . . . . 360 Hardware & Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yard & Home Equipment17. . . . . . . Primo Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restaurant17. . . . . . . Bennett Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funeral Home19 . . . . . . Daybreak At Heritage Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assisted Living20 . . . . . . Essex Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banking

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Welcome to Hanover County, Va., one of the most vibrant and inviting counties in the state of Virginia.

Whether it’s history, heritage or high tech, Hanover County offers endless possibilities for its residents and visitors.

The 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 qual-ity 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 the 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 atmo-sphere blends nicely with a vigorous academic setting, attract-ing 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.

Hanover County is home to numerous Civil War historic sites, battlefi elds and strategic engagements.

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Hanover County Guide to Government ServicesLike 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 adminis-tration 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 about 100,000 residents. For information about general govern-ment administration, call 365-6000.

The following is an alphabetical list of departments for gen-eral administration:

Animal ControlAnimal 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 365-6485.

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.

Building permitsThe Hanover County code requires a building permit to

build, alter, repair, convert or demolish any structure in the county. The chief building inspector is Richard E. Bartell. Installation of fuel lines, septic systems, wells, signs, electrical and plumbing work also requires a permit.

Applications for permits can be made at the building inspector’s office in the Administration Building at the Hanover Courthouse Complex. No construction may begin until the application is filed, approved and the appropriate fees paid. Fees vary for each permit. For details call the building inspector’s office at 365-6040.

CommunicationsThe communications department oversees the computer-

aided dispatch system and operation of the enhanced 911 emergency service response system. Non-emergency dispatch number is 730-6140. For emergencies call 911. Phil Heins serves as director of emergency communications.

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Community ResourcesThe Hanover County Department of Community Resources

serves as a clearinghouse for volunteer efforts among agen-cies, citizens, and the community at large; provides training and technical assistance on volunteerism and community

issues; promotes increased public awareness of volunteer efforts and accomplishments, volunteer opportunities, community needs, community services and resources; manages special pro-grams 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 depart-ment. To contact the department, call 365-4300 or email [email protected]. The Web address is www.co.hanover.va.us/commres/

County Administrator’s OfficeThe county administrator heads all government depart-

ments and is appointed by the Board of Supervisors. He serves at their pleasure and is the chief executive of the county.

The county administrator implements the policies of the board, directs business and administrative procedures and pro-vides recommendations for various county boards and agency appointments to the board. He also supervises economic devel-opment. Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. is the county administrator for Hanover. The county administrator’s office includes deputy county administrators Joseph P. Casey and John H. Hodges, and assistant county administrators Marilyn J. Blake and Jim Taylor. For more information, call 365-6005 or visit www.co.hanover.va.us.

County Attorney’s OfficeThe county attorney’s office provides legal advice and ser-

vices to all county agencies, including the Board of Supervisors. The county attorney is Sterling E. Rives III and the deputy county attorney is Lisa Barker. The assistant county attorneys

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Memberships to fit every lifestyle. For a limited time, you can join with no initiation fee.Route 54, four miles west of Ashland • Phone 798-8381 • www.HanoverCountryClub.com

are Yvonne Wellford and Dennis Walter. Other attorneys include Lisa Seward and Rebecca Randolph. The office can be reached at 365-6035.

County decalsHanover County now provides permanent decals for vehi-

cles, removing the requirement to purchase them annually. For information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 365-6050.

County trash disposal and recyclingThe Rt. 301 Transfer Station is located about a half-mile

south of the Courthouse. It provides solid waste disposal and recycling for Hanover residents and businesses. The Director of Public Works is Mike Flagg.

In addition to the Rt. 301 Transfer Station, there are six solid waste convenience centers for homeowners — in Beaverdam, Doswell, Elmont, Hanover Courthouse, Mechanicsville and Montpelier — which provide drop-off recycling and trash bins. The Mechanicsville Convenience Center is located at the end of Verdi Lane, which is located off Pole Green Road. In addition to general refuse, the Mechanicsville Convenience Center is one of two sites — the Rt. 301 Transfer Station being the other — that accepts brush. Loose leaves and grass are accepted at the Courthouse, Mechanicsville and Elmont Centers for recycling into compost. For information about hours of operation at the convenience centers and transfer station, call 365-6181.

Economic DevelopmentThe 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

phone, 365-6464, or email, [email protected] and Management Services

The finance department keeps all accounting records for the county and helps develop the annual county budget and quarterly financial reports. Vivian McGettigan is the director of finance. The office can be reached at 365-6015. Office hours are Monday through from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Fire/EMS (Public Safety)Fire and emergency medical services in the county are pro-

vided by volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, admin-istered by a full-time paid administrative staff.

Fred Cosby is the current fire/EMS chief. They can be reached by calling 365-6195.

Fire protection for the county is provided by volunteer fire departments. The Mechanicsville area is served by the Eastern Hanover, Henry, Mechanicsville, Chickahominy, and Black Creek volunteer fire departments. The emergency telephone number to report a fire or to contact rescue services is 911. Emergency medical services are provided by volunteer rescue squads throughout the county and administered by a paid staff. The Mechanicsville area is served by two volunteer rescue squads, Eastern Hanover and Ashcake.

HealthThe Hanover County Health Department is part of the

Virginia Department of Health’s Hanover Health District, which includes Hanover, Charles City, Goochland and New Kent counties. Brooke Rossheim, M.D., M.P.H., is acting district director.

The county health department offers a number of different services, such as programs for women, infants and children. The department also operates a pediatric clinic for children who are two years old or younger or for those covered by Medicaid. Other services include preschool physicals, family planning, maternity services and sanitary services, such as soil percolation tests and water tests. For information on these and other services, call 365-4313.

Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services

The Hanover Community Services Board offers a wide variety of clinical, rehabilitative, preventative, and community educational services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and the Hanover community. Clients are seen on appointment basis only, except for emergencies. Call 365-4222 for more information.

All of the services including the health department are located at the Human Services Building on South Washington Highway (Route 1) in Ashland. Tim Slaven is the executive director of Hanover Community Services.

Libraries

The two area libraries are the Mechanicsville Library and the Atlee Library, both part of the Pamunkey Regional Library system. Other branches of Hanover libraries are Montpelier, Rockville, Ashland, and Hanover (at the Hanover County Courthouse.) Fran Freimarck is the director of the Pamunkey Regional Library. The main number for the library system is 730-6211.

A new Mechanicsville library opened in 2009. A library card is free to Hanover, King & Queen, King

William and Goochland residents, senior citizens from any jurisdiction, anyone with a valid library card from another locality, or 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.

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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 RecreationThe Department of Parks and Recreation operates the

County’s parks and other recreational facilities, including Pole Green Park Community Center (779-7948), and oversees lei-sure 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/RezoningThe Hanover Planning Department provides staff support

for 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 recommen-dations on land-use requests that require supervisor approval (see separate article on boards and commissions). The com-mission 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 depart-ment is headed by Michael E. Crescenzo, director of planning. David Maloney and John Bender are deputy directors of plan-ning.

The department reviews plans for development for compliance with various county ordinances, including the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and is responsible for enforc-ing 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 implementa-tion of the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The department’s phone number is 365-6171.

Public utilitiesAlthough 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 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 Lee-Davis 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

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My responsibility as your state delegate is to work to make our district abetter place to live, work and raise a family. I am humbled by the opportunity

to serve the residents of the 97th district. Please keep in touch andshare your ideas with me about how to improve our great Commonwealth.

Phone: (804) 698-1097 or (804) 730-3737 Fax (804) [email protected] PO Box 819 Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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The Sheriff ’s Office also has several volunteer opportuni-ties. Dedicated volunteers are trained to provide service to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, which enhances public safety and the quality of life in our community. The Sheriff ’s Office is seeking motivated individuals to volunteer and join our team and urges individuals with all types of special skills to volunteer. The Sheriff ’s Office encourages you to take an active role in the public safety of the county we all love.

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is located at the Hanover Courthouse in the Vaughan-Bradley 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 depart-ment can be reached at 365-6140. The Sheriff ’s Office website is www.hanoversheriff.com.

V. Stuart CookSheriff

Thank you for your support of the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. For more than 30 years, the Department has offered programs and facilities to the Hanover citizens. The Parks and Recreation Department oversees 11 park sites and four boat landings throughout the County. Over the past few years, the Department developed additional ame-nities at many of these sites through a combination of citizen donations, cooperative agreements, grants and funding from the approved 2005 Bond Referendum. These additional ameni-ties have allowed the Department to greater serve the needs of 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, ath-letic 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.

Over the past three years, recreation program attendance has reached unprecedented levels. Overall, special interest class registration increased by 9 percent in 2008 alone and the Youth Summer Program, the Department’s largest youth activity, now exceeds 1,500 registered children at 13 elementary and middle school sites. Department staff solicit community input to uncover new program ideas and potential instructors.

Special event attendance continues to increase through

the growth of events such as the Children’s Festival, Senior Luncheons, Easter Egg Hunts and Woof, Wag & Walk. In addition, the Department along with Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the Herald-Progress and the Mechanicsville Local present the county’s largest annual event- the Hanover Tomato Festival, which drew 42,000 visitors to Pole Green Park in 2009.

The Department also assists numerous youth and adult athletic organizations throughout the county by providing administrative support, marketing assistance and the use of its facilities for league and tournament play. In addition to the many athletic fields that staff manage and maintain, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the grounds maintenance of most county facilities including libraries, coun-ty offices, schools, Fire & EMS facilities, water treatment plants and the airport. In addition to the more than 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 extraor-dinary talents of our staff, as well as the partnerships and other assistance made available to us within the community, 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 1,287,000 visitors and make a Hanover County park your next destination. Thank you again for your continued support.

Greg SagerDirector, Hanover County Parks and Recreation

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“People, tradition and spirit.” This is Hanover County’s offi-cial mission statement. But it’s not just words.

I’ll admit I’m a little biased on this subject, but I think there is no better place to live than Hanover County. If you like the country and lots of privacy, much of our county is rural and is planned to stay that way for decades to come.

For those who enjoy the social pleasures of suburban liv-ing, we have some of the finest subdivisions in the region. And wherever in Hanover we choose to live, we’re not that far from the amenities of the Richmond Region.

This year’s citizens’ survey confirmed that many Hanoverians share my ‘bias’. Ninety-six percent of respondents rated Hanover an excellent or good place to live. Ninety-five percent considered the County an excellent or good place to raise children. And 97 percent of respondents said they felt safe in their neighborhoods during the day. These are remarkably high numbers for any locality.

I think our sense of community makes us unique. Our tax rates stay low in part because Hanoverians volunteer in great numbers to support our award-winning schools and help pro-vide fire and emergency medical services, for example. We look out for our most vulnerable community members by doing things like winterizing homes and collecting school supplies for children who otherwise couldn’t afford them.

Our businesses also pitch in – just a few weeks ago, a Hanover County business was named the Small Employer of

the Year by the National Association for Persons in Supported Employment. Supported Employment is a program that works with adults who have disabilities but who nevertheless want to work in competitive positions. We value the work ethic of these individuals and applaud everyone who eases their road in life.

I recently saw an interesting statistic. There are three coun-ties in the United States that have a AAA bond rating from two ratings agencies and that have also been named as among the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Youth” in the past two years in which this recognition was given. Hanover County is one of the three, and the smallest by far.

So I’m proud of Hanover and all we have accomplished. As I’m writing this, the economy everywhere is tough. We’re going to have to pull together to get through it. I know we will. From Patrick Henry onward, Hanoverians have risen to the challenge. We’re the people, it’s our tradition and we have the spirit.

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I welcome you and look forward to working beside you to make Hanover an even better place to live, work and play. I also thank the Mechanicsville Local for this opportunity to speak to you and I hope you will find the information within this publication use-ful throughout the year.

John E. Gordon, Jr.Chairman

Hanover Board of Supervisors

Chairman promotes Hanover County’s lifestyle

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The Hanover Board of Supervisors is the governing body in the county. It sets tax rates, appropriates funds to the various county departments, 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 govern-ment.

The seven-member Board is elected every four years. The last election was held in November 2007 and the next election is November 2011. Each member represents one of the county’s seven magisterial districts.

The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Wickham Building at the Hanover Courthouse complex on Route 301. The board also meets every fourth Wednesday at 2 p.m. for an afternoon session. The board also routinely schedules other meetings and workshops throughout the year.

Below is a brief description of the supervisors who currently represent the seven districts:

AshlandG. Edward Via, III was elected to the board in 2007 and is

the current vice chairman. He is a self-employed contractor and deals primarily in fence construction. He can be reached by phone, 550-2600 or by email, [email protected].

BeaverdamAubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley Jr. has served on the Board since

1984, longer than any other Board member. Stanley owns a lumber business. He can be reached at (804) 449-6606 (home or fax); [email protected].

ChickahominyRobert 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 may be contacted at (804) 746-5553, or (804) 746-8476.

Cold HarborElton J. Wade, Sr. was first elected to the Board in 1991.

He drove a Hanover County school bus and has worked as a school-crossing guard at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. He has been active in the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years. He can reached at 781-0044 (home or fax); [email protected].

HenryCharles D. McGhee is a Republican, and is a local farmer

and the owner of Grainfield Farms. He can be reached at 779-2875; [email protected]

MechanicsvilleDeborah B. Coats was elected to the Board of Supervisors in

2007. She is a database manager, consultant and real estate bro-ker. She can reached by phone, 746-1220, or email, [email protected]

South AnnaJohn 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 current chairman of the board. He can be reached at (h) 798-3879; (w) 521-4153; [email protected].

Hanover County Board of Supervisors

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west to the U.S. Route 1 (Washington Highway) area south of the Ashland town limits.

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 [email protected]. Emergency service is avail-able 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.

Public WorksThe Department of Public Works handles transportation

Issues, solid waste disposal and recycling, storm drainage and ensures compliance with Chesapeake Bay Protection and other environmental regulations. The Department of Public Works also is responsible for oversight of the Hanover County Airport near the Hanover Industrial Air Park. Mike Flagg Is director of public works. The department can be reached at 365-6181.

TaxesReal 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 penalty of up to 10% 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 deter-mined.

Personal property taxes: The personal property tax rate is $3.57 per $100 of assessed value, and is due by Feb. 5. A penalty of up to 10% will be added if taxes are not paid by the due date. Interest of 10% a year is also added for past due taxes. 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 percentage reimbursement on that tax paid. For information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 730-6050.

A program in the Treasurer’s Office allows citizens to pay their bills in installments.

Utility tax: Added monthly to residents’ electric, phone, cel-lular 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

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The Hanover Sheriff ’s Office has been led by Col. V. Stuart Cook since his appointment on Aug. 2, 1990. Since then, Cook has been overwhelmingly re-elected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007, when he captured his fifth term. Prior to serving as the sheriff of Hanover County, Cook retired as Deputy Chief of the Investigative Operations at the Richmond Bureau of Police. Cook has just completed 44 years in law enforce-ment.

The Sheriff ’s Office is the principal provider of law enforcement services for Hanover, providing service to a popula-tion just over 100,000 who reside within 472 square miles. Since July 1, 2008, the Sheriff ’s Office has operated with 201 sworn law enforcement employees. More than 65 percent of the sworn personnel are assigned to the Patrol Division, which work in three shifts to provide 24-hour availability. In 2008 alone, the Patrol Division responded to more than 41,000 calls for service. Additionally, there are 15 sworn officers assigned to all primary and secondary schools throughout the county.

The remainder of the sworn person-

nel are assigned to the Investigative and Administrative Divisions. These offi-cers serve in positions such as General Investigations, Street Crimes, Narcotics, Personnel, Training, Crime Prevention, Budget Management, Criminal Intelligence, Professional Standards, and Court Services. In addition nine volun-teer reserve officers serve the county.

The Crime Prevention Unit provides numerous seminars to civic, church, and business groups to better educate the public on crime prevention techniques. This partnership is helps maintain a

low crime rate and attributes greatly to office’s high clearance.

“Each year, we are truly honored to receive the support and cooperation from so many of you. Since I became your Sheriff in 1990, we have repeatedly witnessed a multitude of acts of kindness from our citizens, who do not hesitate to write letters or call the Sheriff ’s Office to commend the officers and staff on their constant level of professionalism. Hanover County is fortunate in that we enjoy a low crime rate, in part because we can rely on your cooperation and support. Our ability to provide quality law enforcement is because we enjoy col-lective efforts put forth by each of you. Thank you for all that you do on our behalf and on behalf of your commu-nity,” said Cook.

The Sheriff ’s Office is one of only a few law enforcement agencies in the state that holds both international and state accreditation and strives to provide the most professional and courteous law enforcement services available.

A Message from Sheriff V. Stuart Cook

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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.

VotingHanover County is divided into seven magisterial districts

— Ashland, Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor, Henry, Mechanicsville and South Anna — which have voting pre-cincts. 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 resi-dents 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 appli-cation 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

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Kids enjoy one of the many activities at the 2009 Hanover Tomato Festival.

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Located just 12 miles from Richmond, Mechanicsville has long prided itself on its unique identity as a close knit, indepen-dent community.

Many Hanoverians think of the small village adjacent to the landmark windmill as downtown Hanover. It’s home to a variety 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 Pharmacy 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 nation-ally 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 busi-nesses, well recognized chains, Wal-Mart and Home Depot, and local stalwarts, like Ukrop’s.

Mechanicsville is home to some of the county’s most note-worthy celebrations including the Hanover Tomato Festival, the annual Christmas Parade and numerous civic celebrations throughout the year.

Even with the small town feel, Mechanicsville hs 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.

Mechanicsville offers inviting gateway

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Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs ofRichmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business hascontinued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy inChesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust andconfidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service, before, during, and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families, is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at anemotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.569-7707

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More than 6,000 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 any-where in the region with regular Amtrak service.

The seven square mile town offers residents a unique life-style, 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 nick-name 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. With terms expiring in 2010, Faye Prichard is the mayor and William C. Martin is the vice mayor. Elected members of the council include George Spagna, Ned Henson and Terri Winston-Abri.

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.

Ashland: Hanover’s Center of the Universe

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In 2009-2010 Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) will serve approximately 19,500 students in preschool to grade 12 in four high schools, four middle schools, fifteen elementary schools, The Georgetown School, and The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. 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.

We are proud that Hanover students continue to perform in the top five to ten percent in the state on measures of student achievement. Graduating seniors were awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships this spring, a clear indica-tion of the quality of our students. This performance is a reflection of the hard work of our students, as well as excellent teachers and school leaders, involved parents, county officials who are com-mitted to excellent public schools, and a supportive business community.

Last September we celebrated the opening of Laurel Meadow Elementary, our newest elementary school, and The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, our long-awaited trades school. Both schools had a very successful opening year

expanding learning opportunities for our students. Lee-Davis High School held activities through-out the year in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Also this past year, for the first time, all of our schools tasted the success of simultaneously meeting the benchmarks of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. True to the Hanover tradition of excellence, many students and teachers received awards and honors throughout the year.

At this time we are eagerly anticipat-ing the 2009-2010 school year, a high-light of which will be Patrick Henry High School’s celebration of “50 Years of Patriot Pride.” I encourage you to accept the invitations that will be offered to be involved with all of our schools. Your presence and participation are always welcomed. On behalf of the Hanover County School Board, I thank you for your continuing support of Hanover

County Public Schools as we move into another exciting year!

Stewart D. Roberson Superintendent of Schools

A message from the School Superintendent

DMV office and online at www.hanovervoting.com. For more information on voter registration and precincts,

call the Registrar’s Office at 730-6080.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, records docu-ments relating to land and plats and files lawsuits, divorce petitions and probate wills. The clerk is Frank D. Hargrove, Jr. Office number is 365-6151.

Commissioner of RevenueThe 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, [email protected].

Commonwealth’s AttorneyThe 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.

SheriffPolice 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 365-

6110; 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.

TreasurerThe 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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Stewart D. Roberson

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