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Vol. 33, No. 33 | Richmond Suburban News | December 21, 2016
Public hearing planned for commercial node
Leader in Me Program stirs controversy at Beaverdam Elementary
By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — A program designed to develop leadership skills and promote teamwork and selfreliance in elementary students is stirring controversy at the only Hanover school that utilizes the educational project. Since 2013, students at Beaverdam Elementary School have participated in the Leader in Me see LEADER, pg. 5
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
Taking part in the ribbon cutting were, from left, Judge Frank G. Uvanni, Judge Patricia Kelly, Judge David B. Caddell Jr., Judge Shannon O. Hoehl, Judge Hugh S. Campbell, Judge J. Overton Harris, and supervisors Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, Canova Peterson, Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Scott Wyatt, Faye O. Prichard, Sean Davis and Wayne Hazzard, and County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr.
County unveils new courthouse By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
Pam Hawkins, a member of Concerned Stakeholders at Beaverdam Elementary School, addressed the Hanover County School Board last week regarding a program the group has deemed objectionable. They want the Leader in Me program removed from the school.
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HANOVER — After years of planning and a healthy delay due to challenging economic conditions, Hanover County cut the ribbon last Wednesday on a new 115,000-square-foot, $36 million courthouse. Originally envisioned in 2006, the project was shelved when the economic downturn occurred in 2008 and supervisors renewed the plans in 2013.
Chief Circuit Court Judge Overton Harris and Hanover County Board of Supervisors chairman Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam District, provided opening remarks for the ceremony. “Many, many people have been responsible for building this building,” Stanley told an assembled group of about 200 people. “This is a special building behind us.” see COURTHOUSE, pg. 4
HANOVER – Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors have opted to advertise a public hearing for a comprehensive plan amendment that would establish a commercial node near Montpelier to accommodate a project that would eventually contain a gas station, outdoor movie facility and a special events park. The panel delayed action last month when Planning Director David Maloney suggested the county extend the rural village line to include the property in question and allow the project to move forward. At that time, some supervisors viewed that as spot zoning, or changing classifications for a particular project or request. Also at that meeting, South Anna District supervisor Wayne Hazzard made it clear it was up to the neighbors to decide the see HEARING, pg. 9
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