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Animal Control: ..................................................769-4963Health Dept.: ......................................................769-4988County Services Main Number: .....................769-3011Dominion Virginia Power: ................... 1-888-667-3000Domestic Violence Hotline, Project Hope: .........................................1-877-966-4357Bay Transit: .............................................1-877-869-6046Sheriff, non-emergency: ................................. 769-0999Parks and Recreation:.......................................769-4225Public Information Offi ce: ............................ 769-4985Rappahannock Electric Cooperative:.......................................... 1-800-552-3904Registrar: .............................................................769-4952Treasurer: ............................................................769-4931Clerk of Circuit Court: ......................................769-4938Commissioner of Revenue: .............................769-4942Commonwealth’s Attorney: ............................769-4211Verizon: ...............................................................954-6222

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ON THE COVER: One of King William County’s most notable landmarks, the circa 1725 historic King William courthouse is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the country. The historic structure faces state Route 30. Photo by Gene Campbell.

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Welcome to King William County ...............4–5

Just moved to King William County? .........6–7

County government .....................................8–9

King William County Board of Supervisore ... 8

Voting Districts ................................................. 9

Public schools and adult education .............. 10

Parks and Recreation ..................................... 11

King William’s economic landscape ............. 12

County history ................................................ 14

Historic Sites ............................................. 16–17

Community Calendar ..................................... 18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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County history ................................................ 14

Historic Sites ............................................. 16–17


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Animal Control .................................................................. 800-552-7096

Child Adult Abuse & Neglect ............................................804-365-6140

Fire-Rescue-Sheriff ............................................................................. 911

National Poison Control Hotline ........................................800-222-1222

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Sheriff ’s Offi ce (non-emergency) ..................................... 804-365-6110

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ON THE COVER: THE HISTORIC HANOVER COURTHOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1735 AND SERVES AS THE CENTERPIECE OF THE COUNTY’S GOVERNMENT COMPLEX.

Welcome from the chairman ................................................................. 4

Welcome to Hanover County .................................................................. 6

County Services .................................................................................. 7-12

Welcome to Mechanicsville .................................................................. 13

Welcome to Ashland ............................................................................. 14

Historical Sites ....................................................................................... 18

Message from the Sheriff ..................................................................... 19

Message from the School Superintendent ..........................................20

School listings ................................................................................. 20-23

School Board .........................................................................................23

Board of Supervisors ............................................................................. 24

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There’s a lot of great history in Hanover County, but history isn’t all we offer. This is one of the great places to live and I think it’s getting better all the time.

For example, this year we were named one of America’s “100 Best Communities for Youth” for the second consecutive year. More than 300 communities in all 50 states sought this recognition. Hanover County was one of only six localities (only two counties) in Virginia to receive this recog-nition and one of only 26 throughout the nation to win it for two straight years.

This year, we were also selected as one of 75 organizations nationwide to partici-pate as a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day. We had nearly 1,350 young people (and about 200 adults) participate in service projects throughout the County the last weekend in April.

Community involvement is a big thing here. In May, the Board of Supervisors recognized more than 1,000 volun-teers who contributed more than 380,000 hours of service last year. It’s their unselfi sh work that plays such a large part in making Hanover a great place to live, work, play and raise

our children. If you would like to learn more about how you can help, I invite you to call our Department of Community Re-sources at 365-4300 or go to our Web site at www.co.hanover.va.us.

We have some beautiful new buildings going up around Hanover, but perhaps none more beautiful than our Hanover Veterans Memorial. Volunteers also were largely responsible for the creation of this memo-rial at Hanover Wayside Park on Route 301 south of Hanover Courthouse.

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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.

Those smiles on the faces of almost 100,000 Virginians who call Hanover home are 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 fi rm

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 vi-

talized real estate market, a fl ourishing 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 oppor-

tunities 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 Gooch-

land, 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 elemen-

taries 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 fi nest four-year insti-

tutes 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 get-

away at a country bed and breakfast, an exciting trip down a lazy river, a visit to one of the county’s

numerous battlefi elds, tasting one of our world-famous tomatoes or experiencing one of the coun-

ty’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 some-

thing 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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County services at a glanceLike 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 Super-visors, who are elected from seven magisterial districts.

Hanover County government offers a variety of services for more than 100,000 residents. For information about gen-eral 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 365-6485.

The offi ce operates an animal shelter, which houses lost or impounded animals, offers unwanted animals for adop-tion and monitors rabies cases. The offi ce 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 offi ce. Also, people wish-ing to have wild or exotic animals must obtain a permit.

The offi ce 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 Offi ce

The assessment offi ce 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 offi ce can be reached at 365-6029.

Building permits

The 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, electri-cal and plumbing work also requires a permit.

Applications for permits can be made at the building inspector’s offi ce in the Administration Building at the Ha-nover Courthouse Complex. No construction may begin un-til the application is fi led, approved and the appropriate fees paid. Fees vary for each permit. For details call the building inspector’s offi ce at 365-6040.

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Communications

The communications department oversees the computer-aided dispatch system and operation of the enhanced 911 emergency service response system. Non-emergency dis-patch number is 730-6140. For emergencies call 911.

Community Resources

The Hanover County Department of Community Re-sources serves as a clearinghouse for volunteer efforts among agencies, citizens, and the community at large; pro-vides training and technical assistance on volunteerism and community issues; promotes increased public awareness of volunteer efforts and accomplishments, volunteer opportuni-ties, community needs, community services and resources; manages special programs including Court Appointed Spe-cial Advocates (CASA), Winterization, Volunteer Home Re-pair Referral Project, and Hanover Youth Service Council.

The department also houses the Hanover Comprehen-sive Services Act offi ce. Ivy Todd Sager is the director of this department. To contact the department, call 365-4300 or email [email protected]. The Web address is www.co.hanover.va.us/commres/default.htm

County Administrator’s Offi ce

The 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 provides recommendations for various county boards and agency appointments to the board. He also supervises eco-nomic development. Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. is the county administrator for Hanover. The county administrator’s offi ce includes deputy county administrators Joseph P. Casey and John H. Hodges, and assistant county administrator Mari-lyn J. Blake. For more information, call 365-6005 or visitwww.co.hanover.va.us.

County Attorney’s Offi ce

The county attorney’s offi ce provides legal advice and ser-vices to all county agencies, including the Board of Super-visors. The county attorney is Sterling E. Rives III and the deputy county attorney is Lisa Barker. The assistant county attorneys are Yvonne Wellford and Dennis Walter. Other at-torneys include Lisa Seward and Rebecca Randolph. The of-fi ce can be reached at 365-6035.

County decals

Hanover County now provides permanent decals for ve-hicles, removing the requirement to purchase them annually. For information, call the Treasurer’s Offi ce at 365-6050.

County trash disposal and recycling

The Route 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 under-taken by the county’s Department of Public Works. The di-rector of public works is Rebecca G. Draper.

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In addition to the Route 301 transfer station, there are fi ve other transfer stations — in Beaverdam, Doswell, El-mont, 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 addi-tion to general refuse, the Mechanicsville transfer station is one of two sites — the Route 301 site being the other — that accepts loose leaves and yard waste. For information about hours of operation at the transfer stations and landfi ll, call 365-6181.

Economic Development

The economic development offi ce recruits commercial and industrial development to the county. The director of economic development is Marc S. Weiss and the offi ce can be reached by phone, 365-6464, or email, [email protected].

Finance and Management Services

The fi nance department keeps all accounting records for the county and helps develop the annual county budget and quarterly fi nancial reports. Terry Stone is the director of fi -nance. The offi ce can be reached at 365-6015. Offi ce hours are Monday through from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fire/EMS (Public Safety)

Fire and emergency medical services in the county are provided by volunteer fi re departments and rescue squads, administered by a full-time paid administrative staff.

Phil Heins serves as director of emergency communica-tions. Fred Cosby is the current fi re/EMS chief. They can be reached by calling 365-6195.

Fire protection for the county is provided by volunteer fi re departments. The Mechanicsville area is served by the East-ern Hanover, Henry, Mechanicsville, Chickahominy, and Black Creek volunteer fi re departments. The emergency tele-phone number to report a fi re 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 volun-teer rescue squads, Eastern Hanover and Ashcake.

Health

The Hanover County Health Department is part of the Vir-ginia Department of Health’s Hanover Health District, which includes Hanover, Charles City, Goochland and New Kent counties. W. Ted Tweel, M.D., M.P.H., is district director.

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Medicaid. Other services include preschool physicals, fam-ily 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 com-munity 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 lo-cated 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 Ha-nover 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 is under construction and scheduled to open in 2009.

A library card is free to Hanover, King and 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.

Mechanicsville library hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri-day 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 over-sees leisure time activities and recreational programs offered by the County. Greg Sager is the director of parks and recre-ation. The offi ce 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 recom-mendations on land-use requests that require supervisor ap-proval (see separate article on boards and commissions). The commission meets the fi rst Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Wickham Building at the Hanover Courthouse Com-plex on Route 301.

The planning department also provides staff support to the county’s Architectural Review Board, the Board of Zoning Ap-peals 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 com-pliance with various county ordinances, including the Com-prehensive 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 Or-ganization (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 wa-ter 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. Ha-nover 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 Battlefi eld Green areas in the southeast to the Town of Ashland to the northwest. It includes the Ha-nover Industrial Air Park, and generally both sides of Atlee Station Road east through Mechanicsville and the Lee-Da-vis 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 Battlefi eld Green and 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 neighbor-hood is served by county water and sewer, call 730-6024 or email [email protected]. 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 offi ce 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 Offi ce which, according to the offi ce, evaluates all real estate to assure equalization of market value.




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All owners are notifi ed of their property’s assessed value, and property owners may ask the Assessor’s Offi ce (see As-sessor’s Offi ce) for an explanation of how the assessed value was determined.

Personal property taxes: The personal property tax rate is $3.64 per $100 of assessed value, and is due by Feb. 5. A program in the Treasurer’s Offi ce 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 fi ve years. Depending on the value of the vehicle, taxpayers will receive a percentage reimburse-ment on that tax paid. For information, call the Treasurer’s Offi ce 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 camp-ground for continuous occupancy for fewer than 30 consec-utive days.

Tax relief is available for the elderly and disabled. For specifi c requirements, please visit www.co.hanover.va.us/comrevnu/txrelief.htm.

Call the treasurer’s offi ce at 730-6050 for more informa-tion 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 dis-tricts — Ashland, Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor, Henry, Mechanicsville and South Anna — which have vot-ing precincts. The Mechanicsville area (zip codes 23111 and 23116) includes four entire magisterial districts (Mechanic-sville, 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. citi-zens, 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 regis-tration by handicapped persons can be arranged by com-pleting an application for home registration. The county registrar is Robert M. Ostergren. His offi ce is responsible for voter registration and keeping voting records.

Voters can register at the Registrar’s Offi ce in the Wick-ham Building at the Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. People can also reg-ister at an area DMV offi ce and online at www.hanover-voting.com.

For more information on voter registration and pre-cincts, call the Registrar’s Offi ce at 730-6080.

The following are the county’s constitutional offi ces whose heads are elected to four-year terms:

Clerk of the Court

The clerk’s offi ce provides marriage licenses, records, documents relating to land and plats and fi les lawsuits, di-vorce petitions and probate wills. The clerk is Frank D. Har-grove, Jr. Offi ce number is 365-6120.

Commissioner of Revenue

The Commissioner of Revenue is T. Scott Harris. His of-fi ce contains all real estate, income and personal property tax records. The offi ce can be reached by phone, 365-6131, or email, [email protected].

Commonwealth’s Attorney

The Commonwealth’s Attorney is Trip Chalkley, the chief prosecutor of Hanover’s court system, which in-cludes the Circuit Court, the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The offi ce can be reached at 365-6185.

Sheriff

Police protection for the county is provided by the Ha-nover County Sheriff’s Offi ce, which is headed by Col. V. Stuart Cook. The business telephone number for the de-partment 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.

Treasurer

The treasurer’s offi ce collects all real estate and person-al property taxes as well as other county taxes, and other fees. The treasurer is M. Scott Miller and the offi ce can be reached at 730-6050.


From left, Vice-chairman John Gordon, Chuck McGhee, Ed Setliff, Deborah Coats, Chairman Bucky Stanley, Elton Wade and Ed Via, III.


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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 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 me-dium 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 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 noteworthy celebrations including the Hanover Tomato Fes-tival, the annual Christmas Parade and numerous civic cel-ebrations throughout the year.

Even with the small town feel, Mechanicsville hs main-tained 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 will open in 2009.

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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 sta-tion 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 life-style, complete with village style streets and jogging paths, with easy access to the larger city comforts. It’s a comfort-able blend of the old and new, and town offi cials 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 resi-dents, it’s just that with its eclectic blend of shops, restau-rants 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 Wil-liam C. Martin is the vice mayor. Elected members of the council include George Sgagna, Anthony Keitt and Terri Winston-Abri.

The council meets on the fi rst and third Tuesdays of each month in Council Chambers in Town Hall at 101 Thomp-son Street.

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Summer is in full swing in Hanover Countyd and there is no better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with a fun-fi lled day at Kings Dominion. Celebrat-ing 33 years of family fun and excitement, the Mid-Atlan-tic’s favorite theme park kicked off its 2008 season in late March.

Kings Dominion is a 400-acre theme park that’s home to more than 40 rides, shows and attractions. The park features one of the largest coaster collections on the East Coast, in-cluding the Volcano, the world’s only coaster in the world that rockets riders out of a raging volcano, two children’s areas, and WaterWorks, a 20-acre water park playground that’s included free with park admission.

This year the park soared to new heights with the debut of its newest attraction, Dominator, a thrilling new steel coaster that opened May 24. Dominator is the 14th roller coaster to be introduced at Kings Dominion since the park opened as Virginia’s fi rst theme park in 1975. The coaster features a 4,210 foot long steel track, making it the longest fl oorless coaster in the world. Dominator also includes one of the largest vertical loops in the world.

In 2007, WaterWorks was expanded for double the fun for families! Beginning with Tidal Wave Bay, Kings Do-minion added a second wave pool with 350,000 gallons of water fun.

Filled with hundreds of thousands of gallons of water, Tidal Wave Bay will offer hours of swimming adventure. The new Tornado attraction combines high thrills with spin-ning and churning wet spills.

Extending 65 feet into the air, the Tornado provides riders with a unique water experience that everyone will want to ride again and again. Finally, the addition of the Zoom Flume, will give families the opportunity to enjoy a rafting adventure together. Four riders at a time can climb aboard the raft and “zoom” down the curving and tilting raging water path.

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Hanover County Courthouse

The Hanover County Courthouse was built in 1735. The Courthouse, Tavern, early 19th century jail, and Clerk’s Of-fi ce form a rare complex still in existence. It was here that Patrick Henry participated in the Parson’s Cause case (1763) and gave a thrust to the American Revolution. In 1774, the citizens of Hanover assembled here and adopted the “Ha-nover Resolves”. Open by appointment (804) 537-5815.

Hanover Tavern

The Hanover Tavern is an 18th century tavern originally owned from 1750-1764 by John Shelton, father-in-law of Patrick Henry. The present tavern, built in 1780, has been used as a stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn. From 1953-1996, it was the home of the Barksdale Theatre. It has recently undergone restoration by the historic Hanover Tavern Foun-dation. Plans are to use it for education and entertainment programs. For more information call (804) 537-5050.

Town of Ashland

A walking tour, starting at the Train Station Visitor Center, includes more than a dozen of the two hundred 19th- and 20th-century homes in the historic district. Also located in

Ashland is Randolph-Macon College. Established in 1830, it relocated to Ashland following the Civil War. It is one of the oldest Methodist colleges in the country. Included on its grounds is Washington and Franklin Hall, built in 1872 and on the National Historic Register.

Ashland Depot

The Ashland Depot station was built in 1923, replacing the original station of 1866. Designed by W. Duncan Lee, a well known architect and native of Ashland. Its symmetrical fl oor plan refl ects the segregation of the South at the time; “White” waiting room on the north end; “Colored” on the south, each with its own window to the ticket offi ce. The RF&P Railroad gave the building to the Town in 1983, and today it serves as the Visitor Center. AMTRAK service is available.

Black Heritage Museum

The Hanover County Black Heritage Society Museum is located at 204 Virginia Street in Ashland. It houses a col-lection of African-American History of Hanover County

Hanover County historical sites

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Thank you for taking the opportunity to allow our offi ce to share with you the highlights and accomplishments of the men and women of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Offi ce. As of July 1, 2008, we have an authorized strength of 201 sworn law enforcement employees. Sixty-fi ve percent of our sworn staff are assigned to the Patrol Operations Division, working in three shifts in order to provide 24 hour availability to respond to your calls for ser-vice, which amounted to over 41,000 calls in 2007 alone. Additionally, there are 15 sworn offi cers assigned to all primary and secondary schools throughout the County.

The remainder of our sworn person-nel are assigned to our Investigative and Administrative Divisions. These offi cers serve in positions such as: General Inves-tigations, Street Crimes, Narcotics, Personnel, Training, Crime Prevention, Budget Management, Criminal Intelli-gence, Professional Standards and Court Services. We also enjoy the service of ten volunteer reserve offi cers who are here to serve the citizens of Hanover County.

Our non-sworn employees serve in positions such as Ad-ministrative Support, Crime Analysis, Evidence Manage-

ment, and Systems Administration. They process voluminous amounts of informa-tion daily in order to support the efforts of our men and women in the fi eld.

As one of only a few law enforcement agencies in the state that hold both interna-tional and state accreditation, we strive to provide the most professional and courte-ous law enforcement services available.

Each year, we are truly honored to re-ceive the support and cooperation from so many of you. Since I became your Sher-iff 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 Offi ce to commend the offi cers 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 collective efforts put forth by each of you. Thanks you for all that you do on our behalf and on behalf of your community.

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HIGH SCHOOLS

Atlee High SchoolVincent L. D’Agostino, Principal

9414 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-2100

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Hanover High School George F. Sadler, III, Principal

10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: (804) 723-3700

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Lee-Davis High School Michael Bishop, Principal

7052 Mechanicsville Pike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: (804) 723-2200

FAX: (804) 723-2202

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Patrick Henry High SchoolDr. Jeffrey R. Crook, Principal

12449 W. Patrick Henry Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Phone: (804) 365-8000

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Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) will serve approximately 19,700 students in grades pre-K through 12 during the 2008-2009 school year. As the fourteenth-largest school district in Virginia and one of the 300 largest school districts in the country, HCPS is proud that our students continue to perform in the top 5 to 10 percent in the state on measures of student achievement. Our students benefi t from top-notch teachers who have earned local, regional, state and national awards and school leaders who are committed to the Hanover Standard of Excellence. Schools are further strengthened by involved parents and strong partnerships with our county government and the business community. The nearly 80 percent approval of school projects by voters in the 2005 referendum, the highest margin of any referendum in the state, refl ects the high expectations and strong support of those who have a stake in the future of Hanover’s children.

In September we will celebrate the opening of Laurel Meadow Elementary, our newest elementary school, and The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, our long-awaited trade school. With four high schools, four middle schools, 15 elementary schools, The Georgetown School (our alternative education facility), and The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, we are proud to offer expanding educational opportunities to prepare Hanover students for success in a chang-ing world.

During the upcoming school year, we will continue implementation of the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools grant which will enhance our ability to keep our schools safe. We value greatly our partnerships with the Hanover Sheriff’s Offi ce, Hanover Fire/EMS, and other local, state and federal agencies that enable us to work together effectively on behalf of the safety of our students and staff.

As the new year begins, we invite you to join us as we celebrate the opening of our two newest schools and to take every opportunity to be involved in your child’s education. The mission statement from our Long-Range Plan describes Hanover County Public Schools as “student-centered” and “community-driven.” With that in mind, I welcome you to the 2008-2009 school year and encourage you to accept invitations to become part of the exciting activities in our individual schools and the school district. You can be sure that your presence and participation are welcomed and valued as we work together with a shared vision for our students’ success.

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Chickahominy Middle School Debbie Arco, Principal

9450 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-2160

FAX: (804) 723-2191

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Liberty Middle School Donald E. Latham, Principal

13496 Liberty School Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Phone: (804) 365-8060

FAX: (804) 365-8061

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Oak Knoll Middle School Caroline S. Harris, Principal

10295 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 365-4740

FAX: (804) 365-4741

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Stonewall Jackson Middle School Dr. Anita Wallace, Principal

8021 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Phone: (804) 723-2260

FAX: (804) 723-2261

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Battlefi eld Park Elementary SchoolDorsey G. Smith III, Principal

5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Phone: (804) 723-3600

FAX: (804) 723-3605

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Beaverdam Elementary School Michael Mudd, Principal

15485 Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015

Phone: (804) 798-5929 or (804) 449-6373

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Cold Harbor Elementary School Sarah B. Calveric, Principal

6740 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Phone: (804) 723-3620

FAX: (804) 723-3630

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Cool Spring Elementary School Dr. Paula P. Brown, Principal

9964 Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-3560

FAX: (804) 723-3564

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Elmont Elementary SchoolLarry W. Hardy, Principal

12007 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005

Phone: (804) 365-8100

FAX: (804) 365-8111

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Henry Clay Elementary School Teresa M. Keck, Principal

310 South James Street, Ashland, VA 23005

Phone: (804) 365-8120

FAX: (804) 365-8139

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John M. Gandy Elementary SchoolLeigh Barnes, Principal

201 Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland, VA 23005

Phone: (804) 365-4640

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Kersey Creek Elementary School Dr. Deborah Waters, Principal

10004 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-3440

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Laurel Meadow Elementary SchoolKaren Carpenter, Principal

8248 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Phone: (804) 723-2040

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Mechanicsville Elementary SchoolDr. Amy Woodward, Principal

7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive,

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Phone: (804) 723-3640

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Pearson’s Corner Elementary SchoolStephen G. Smith, Principal

8290 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-3660

FAX: (804) 723-3663

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Pole Green Elementary School Rhonda S. Epling, Principal

8993 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 365-4700

FAX: (804) 365-4717

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Rural Point Elementary School Dr. Dana E. Gresham, Principal

7161 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 723-3580

FAX: (804) 723-3594

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South Anna Elementary School Dr. Cyndee R. Blount, Principal

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Ann F. H. GladstoneSouth Anna District883-7323

Earl J. Hunter, Jr.Henry District553-0332

Glenn T. Millican, Jr.Mechanicsville District746-4687

Sue Forbes WatsonAshland District798-5686

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Robert L. WoodCold Harbor District746-2339

John F. Axselle IIIVice ChairmanBeaverdam District798-7782

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Ashland

G. Edward Via, III was elected to the board in 2007. 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].

Beaverdam

Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley Jr. has served on the Board since 1984, longer than any other Board mem-ber. He currently serves as chairman. Stanley owns a lumber business. He can be reached at (804) 449-6606 (home or fax); [email protected].

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

Cold Harbor

Elton 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 Jack-son 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].

Henry

Charles 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]

Mechanicsville

Deborah B. Coats was elected to the Board of Su-pervisors in 2007. She is a database manager, consul-tant and real estate broker. He can reached by phone, 746-1220, or email, [email protected]

South Anna

John E. Gordon Jr. was elected to the board in 1995. Gordon served as the South Anna District representa-tive on the School Board for many years before run-ning for the Board of Supervisors.

He has served as chairman twice. He can be reached at (h) 798-3879; (w) 521-4153; [email protected].

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

The Board meets every second Wednesday at 6 p.m. of each month in the Wickham Building at the Hanover Court-house 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.

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depicting family life in the last one hundred years. It also has a special exhibit of African-American Inventors. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. Call (804) 752-6110 or (804) 798-5774 for further information.

North Anna Battlefi eld

Between May 23 and May 26, 1864, more than 150,000 Union and Confederate soldiers occupied fortifi cations along the North Anna River. The heaviest fi ghting oc-curred on the fi rst two days and the armies left the area on the 27th heading for Cold Harbor. A self-guided walking tour of the Ox Ford portion of the battlefi eld, established by General Crushed Stone, is the highlight of most visits. Call (804) 798-8062 for information.

Slash Church

The oldest frame church in Virginia was erected in 1729 at a cost 60,000 pounds of tobacco. Originally it was an Episcopal Church, and Patrick Henry’s uncle was its rector from 1737 to 1777. After the Revolution, it was used jointly by the Methodists and the Disciples of Christ. Since 1842 it has been owned by the latter denomination. North Carolina troops camped in and around the Church in 1862 before be-ing engaged in the battle of Hanover Courthouse.

Sycamore Tavern

Sycamore Tavern was built circa 1732 as the fourth stage-coach stop on the road from Charlottesville to Richmond. The building served as a tavern in the 19th Century. It now houses the Historical and Genealogical Library and is open to the public on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Call (804) 883-5355 for information.

Scotchtown

Scotchtown was built circa 1720 by Charles Chiswell. It was the residence of Patrick Henry from 1771 to 1777 and was, for a short period, the girlhood home of Dolley Madi-son. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was awarded the Bronze Plaque. It has an outstanding collection of southern antiques. The building is open to the public April through October. For more information call (804) 227-3500.

Beaver Dam Depot

With century-old walls of scortched and worn brick, Bea-ver Dam Depot spans the history of the railroad era. Origi-nally built during the early part of the Civil War, the depot was destroyed and rebuilt several times during the war. On-going restoration is striving to return the depot to original condition. Call (804) 449-6251 or (804) 449-6832 for in-formation.

Richmond National Battlefi eld

The National Park Service has four units in Hanover County: Beaver Dam Creek; Gaines Mill; Cold Harbor; and

Garthright House. Beaver Dam Creek and Gaines Mill were part of the Seven Days Battles in 1862 when Robert E. Lee successfully kept the Union Army under General McClel-lan away from Richmond. The Battle of Cold Harbor took place in 1864 as part of General Grant’s strategy to destroy the Army of Northern Virginia. Grant’s frontal assault was repulsed with heavy casualties and led him to break contact and cross the James River to threaten Richmond’s rail con-nection with the Confederate heartland at Petersburg. Follow the signs from Mechanicsville along Route 156. Open daily. Call (804) 226-1981 for information.

Pole Green Church

This site was the center of the struggle for religious and civil liberty in the middle of the 18th century in Virginia. The Hanover dissenters, with the leadership of Presbyterian Minister Samuel Davies, contended with the established An-glican Church sponsored by the Colonial Government. Pat-rick Henry worshipped here throughout his adolescence and years later said, “Davies taught me what an orator should be”. The Church was destroyed by Confederate artillery fi re in 1864 and was never rebuilt.

Hanover County has numerous churches of historic note. Among them are: Fork Episcopal Church on Old Ridge Road; Trinity Episcopal Church in western Hanover; Enon Methodist Church and Salem Presbyterian Church in Stud-ley; Immanuel Episcopal Church in Old Church; and Beulah Presbyterian Church in Cold Harbor.

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