Proclamations

Eagle Scout McCombs of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout McCombs carried out a community project by building 10 wooden benches which were placed around the playground, fitness trail, and gardens at his church, Our Lady of Lourdes, in Richmond. Eagle Scout McCombs is pictured with Mr. Via, his parents and his brother.

Eagle Scout Tostenson of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Tostenson carried out a community project by assembling and installing a 9-basket Disc Golf Course for New Hanover Presbyterian Church. The work included placing the baskets and tee boxes on the wooden area of the church property and provided Church members, especially the youth, and the community with a safe and fun fellowship activity. Eagle Scout Tostenson is pictured with Mr. Via and his parents.

Eagle Scout Holloway of Troop 706 was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Holloway carried out a community project by renovating the Garden Chapel at his church, St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Eagle Scout Holloway is one of Hanover’s youngest Eagle Scouts in recent memory. Eagle Scout Holloway is pictured with Mr. Gordon, his parents and his sister.

Steve Rhyne was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors for his 11 years of service on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. He had served as both Chairman and Vice-Chairman during his tenure, from 1998 to 2009. He represented the South Anna District on the Advisory Committee.

Eagle Scout Richardson of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Richardson carried out a community project by building 25 Wood Duck boxes; six 6 were installed in Henricus Park in Chesterfield County and the rest on the Staunton River in Halifax County and the Scuppernong River in Washington County, North Carolina. These Wood Duck boxes will assist in monitoring the Wood Duck population in these study areas. Eagle Scout Richardson is pictured with Mr. McGhee and his parents.

Eagle Scout Aaron of Troop 534 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Aaron carried out a community project by leading a team of scouts in building and placing three bat houses at Belle Isle State Park in an effort to control the insect population through natural means, making the Park more enjoyable for guests. Eagle Scout Aaron also assisted the Park Ranger in presenting a program at the Visitor Center concerning bat habitats. Eagle Scout Aaron is pictured with Mr. Wade and his parents.

Eagle Scout Jones of Troop 544 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Jones planned, raised funds, and carried out a community project by scraping and painting the wash house at Scotchtown, which is used as the visitor center. Eagle Scout Jones is pictured with Mr. Setliff and his parents.

Eagle Scout Tucker of Troop 544 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Tucker carried out a community project by raising funds from a concession at the Parsons’ Cause Reenactments and then planned and cleared the pathways at the Hanover Humane Society’s facilities, trimming the overgrowth, hauling away debris, lining the cleared walkways with logs, and building and installing two benches at different locations on the trail. Eagle Scout Tucker is pictured with Mr. Setliff and his parents.

Robert W. Herzog, former principal at Beaverdam High and Elementary Schools, was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Herzog first came to Hanover County as a student at Randolph-Macon College and after graduation was appointed principal of Beaverdam High and Elementary Schools, where he served from September 1950 until June 1954. During his tenure Mr. Herzog worked to improve the high school curriculum by offering science, math and foreign language courses not previously available; encouraged all students to participate in sports making certain uniforms were available; and created an atmosphere of respect among students and faculty. Following his tenure at Beaverdam Schools, Mr. Herzog served as Assistant Headmaster at Norfolk Academy from 1954-1959 and was recruited by Hampton Roads Academy for the position of Headmaster where he served until 1961. He joined St. Christopher’s School as Assistant Headmaster in 1962 and remained there until his retirement in 1990. “The Robert Williams Herzog Award” is presented each year to the St. Christopher’s School student who is not only a top athlete but also a top scholar.

Longtime Patrick Henry head football coach Ray Long was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors upon his retirement. During his 28 seasons at Patrick Henry, Long finished with 228 wins, most for any football coach in Central Region history. In 1994 his Patriots capped an undefeated season by winning the Virginia High School League Division 5 State Championship, defeating Deep Creek 21-7. Coach Long’s teams also twice finished as state runners-up, in 1996 and 2001. During his tenure the Patriots won six regional titles and at one point between 1993 and 2000 won 44 consecutive Colonial District games. Coach Long was named Colonial District Coach of the Year on 10 occasions and Central Region Coach of the Year six times.

Eagle Scout Adams of Troop 793 was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Adams carried out a community project by painting the public restrooms at Carter Park in Ashland. Eagle Scout Adams is pictured with Mr. Stanley and his mother.

Eagle Scout Santucci of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Santucci carried out a community project by coordinating volunteers to move books from the old location of the Mechanicsville Branch Library to the new building last spring. Eagle Scout Santucci is pictured with Mr. McGhee and his parents.

Eagle Scout Aunspach of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Aunspach carried out a community project by building picnic tables and trash can holders for the Hanover Courthouse Park. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Castelvecchi of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Castelvecchi carried out a community project by building a playground for the Church of the Redeemer which included a swing for children with special needs. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Chandler of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Chandler carried out a community project by building picnic tables and benches for the Historic Pole Green Church in Hanover County. He is pictured with his mother.

Eagle Scout Cook of Troop 503 was recognized by Ms. Coats and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Cook carried out a community project by building four doghouses for the Richmond SPCA. He is pictured with his father.

Eagle Scout Ferguson of Troop 505 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Ferguson carried out a community project by creating a Richmond Seven Days Battlefield Historic Trail Booklet and patch for the United States Park Service. He is pictured with his father.

Eagle Scout Powell of Troop 503 was recognized by Ms. Coats and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Powell carried out a community project by building four (4) doghouses for the Richmond SPCA. He is pictured with his parents.

Frank D. Hargrove Sr., Hanover County’s longtime representative in the Virginia House of Delegates, chose not to seek re-election this year after 28 years of service. He was recognized by Mr. Gordon, Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors, who thanked him for his leadership. Del. Hargrove worked tirelessly to help maintain a positive economic environment and maintain Virginia’s preeminent status as a great place to live, raise a family, or start a business and also was a leading voice in the Virginia House of Delegates on behalf of the mentally and physically disabled. Del. Hargrove thanked the Board for the recognition and related the story of his service on a committee that redistricted the County in the 1960’s. During that process, not only were the current County magisterial districts formed but they also were named “…around my kitchen table,” he said with a laugh.

Martha Wingfield was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors for her leadership on the Hanover Historical Commission. During 10 years of service on the Historical Commission, Martha Wingfield worked to preserve the historical resources of Hanover County and set an example for other citizens through her active participation and dedication.  She served as the Commission’s Vice Chairman from March 2007 to February 2008.

Eagle Scout Davis of Troop 706 was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Davis carried out a community project by leading in the construction of four park-style benches for Mount Vernon Baptist Church to be used during outside activities. He is pictured with his father.

Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors recognized the Department of Emergency Communications for winning the Industry Leader award from the National Safety Council. The Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications recently became one of only three local government agencies in the nation to be recognized as a 2009 “Industry Leader” by the National Safety Council. The Department’s employees worked 99,159 hours without any time lost to injuries in 2008. From left to right are Safety Manager Greg Smithson; Bill Perry and Corina Nuckols of the Department; and Mr. Gordon.

Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors recognized Deanna (Kelly) Jerry, recognizing her contributions to the Beaverdam District. Mrs. Jerry enjoys and serves as the matriarch over five generations. Mrs. Jerry has been a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell, where she still sings with the Senior Choir, and is a former member of Missionary Circle and Usher Board. She is noted for her community service and outreach especially fundraising on behalf of the Hanover County NAACP and the collection of clothing for the Hanover Children’s Home.  Mrs. Jerry’s daughter, Edith J. Patterson of the Charles County (Md.) Commissioners, also presented a history of Charles County to Mr. Stanley and other members of the Board of Supervisors.

Phyllis A. Errico (right), General Counsel for the Virginia Association of Counties, presented a VACo Achievement Award to Mr. Setliff (left) and the Board of Supervisors. The Curbside Recycling Service District citizen-led initiative won the award.  Three citizens who helped initiate the program hold the award. From left to right, they are Tim Gardner from Milestone, Carol Mackey from Ashcreek and Danette Fulk from Milestone.

Aubrey Hopson, formerly of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. Aubrey Hopson served the citizens of Hanover County in the Sheriff’s Office for 32 years before his retirement earlier this month.  After being hired on July 1, 1977 as a patrol deputy, he worked his way through the ranks in the Uniform Patrol and Investigative Divisions. In his most recent assignment as Major, Hopson was directly responsible as Officer-in-Charge of the Investigative Division and supervised those who are responsible for a high clearance rate (62.4% last year). The Board’s resolution noted that Aubrey Hopson served the citizens and the Sheriff’s Office by providing leadership through guidance, religious philosophy, and by setting an example to all persons and employees he encountered during this service. He graduated from the Professional Executive Leadership School, received the Secret Service Dignitary Protection Certificate, and in 2007 received the Congressional Veteran Commendation for his 27 years of service in the U.S. Army. Aubrey Hopson proudly served in the U.S. Army on active duty for 6 years including service in Vietnam, and 21 years in the Virginia Army Reserve National Guard. As a member of the 183rd Personnel Services Company he was deployed under Operation Desert Calm, later known as Desert Storm. The Board recognized Terry Gay’s dedicated service to the County and offered its best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy retirement.

John Dyer of Ashland, who is a volunteer assistant coach for runners at Patrick Henry High School, was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors for his outstanding performance in the World Masters Track and Field Championships held in Lahti, Finland, July 28- August 9, 2009. Mr. Dyer finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles for men 50-54 years of age. He was one of only three Americans to make the finals and was the fastest of all American runners competing in the event.

Eagle Scout Pruett of Troop 544 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Pruett carried out a community project by planning and raising funds to build a set of therapy stairs for the Children’s Hospital Therapy Center in Petersburg, Virginia, that will assist children in strengthening their legs and increasing their motor skills. He is pictured with his parents.

Sumpter Priddy was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors for his work in getting published Hanover County’s first comprehensive history, “Nature’s Bounty, Nation’s Glory: The Heritage and History of Hanover County, Virginia.” Mr. is a native and resident of Hanover who had a dream of preserving the rich heritage and history of the County for future generations. In 2004 he organized the formation of the Heritage and History of Hanover County, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) educational corporation, an organization devoted to the development and publication of a history book on Hanover County. The book was unveiled on August 30 and is now on sale. This first comprehensive history of Hanover County chronicles the lives of Hanover residents from 1720-1950. The Board’s resolution stated that “Mr. Priddy’s hard work sets an example for the citizens of Hanover through his active participation and further demonstrated his dedication to the County of Hanover.” The Board expressed their grateful appreciation to him and presented to him a painting of the historic Hanover Courthouse and old stone jail.

Girl Scout Ashby of Troop 557 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Ashby earned the Gold Award by coordinating a community project by “Operation Dominican Republic.” This effort collected, packaged and delivered for shipment donated school supplies for the children of Makarios in the Dominion Republic. The Gold Award is the highest award given by the Girl Scouts of America. She is pictured with her parents and boyfriend.

Girl Scout Lippman of Troop 557 was recognized by Mr. McGee and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Lippman earned the Gold Award by carrying out a community project by coordinating the efforts of many different clubs at both Hanover High School and Atlee High School in accepting donations of school supplies for the children of the Dominican Republic which were then packaged and mailed. She is pictured with her parents.

Girl Scout Lantz of Troop 3137 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Lantz earned the Gold Award by carrying out a community project working with Bethany Johnson to organize younger Girl Scout troops in collecting eyeglasses on Halloween night. Those participating received the Lions Club/Girl Scout partnership patch. The Girl Scouts then held a Sight Night Party with the local Lions Club to collect the glasses which had been received.  She is pictured with her parents.

Girl Scout Nye of Troop 3137 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Nye earned the Gold Award by carrying out a community project by collecting items to include in Learn to Listen Kits for deaf and hearing impaired students in the Hanover County School System. She planned and led a Brownie Try-it Day where girls earned the Sign Language Try-it Badge. She is pictured with her mother.

Girl Scout Johnson of Troop 3137 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Johnson earned the Gold Award by carrying out a community project working with Girl Scout Lantz to organize younger Girl Scout troops in collecting eyeglasses on Halloween night. Those participating received the Lions Club/Girl Scout partnership patch. The Girl Scouts then held a Sight Night Party with the local Lions Club to collect the glasses which had been received.  She is pictured with her mother.

Girl Scout Cartte of Troop 3137 was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors. Girl Scout Cartte earned the Gold Award by carrying out a community project organizing a blood drive at the Ashland Branch Library for Virginia Blood Services and helping younger Girl Scouts earn a Blood Drive patch.

Eagle Scout Bratcher of Troop 505 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Bratcher carried out a community project to provide electricity and lighting of the picnic pavilion at New Highland Baptist Church for increased facility usage and improved security.  He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Ganzert of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Ganzert carried out a community project by planning, building and installing benches around the playgrounds at Pole Green Park.  He is pictured with his mother.

Eagle Scout Gowan of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Gowan carried out a community project by cleaning a one mile section of Mechumps Creek in the Town of Ashland.  He is pictured with his father.

Eagle Scout Hooe of Troop 533 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Hooe carried out a community project by planning, fundraising and leading members of his Boy Scout Troop in the blazing and beautification of a nature trail at Stonewall Jackson Middle School as well as building a large gateway to mark the trailhead.

Eagle Scout Puryear of Troop 793 was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Puryear carried out a community project at Elmont Elementary School where he lead a group of scouts and other volunteers in cleaning and painting approximately 1,500 square feet of wall space in two restrooms and the front office and lobby. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Formosa of Troop 534 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Formosa carried out a community project by providing a cabinet on wheels to the Hanover Humane Society kennel and completely renovating a room and clearing out a section of the back yard to be used for the dogs and potential owners to interact before adoption.  He is pictured with his parents and brother.

Cool Spring Baptist Church and the leadership of Boy Scout Troop 521 were recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors for 75 years of service. Troop 555 has brought Scouting’s program of character development, citizenship training and personal fitness to hundreds of boys in the Richmond, Mechanicsville and Atlee communities. Seventy-five (75) scouts from Troop 521 have attained the rank of Eagle Scout over these 75 years. The Eagle Scout projects and other community service projects totaling hundreds of hours of volunteer service by the youth and adult members of Troop 521 have greatly benefited the County of Hanover and its citizens and has greatly enhanced the quality of life in the Mechanicsville area and Hanover County.

Anne Melton, who is retiring from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Anne Melton was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to represent the Henry Magisterial District on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission from 1994 through 1999 and then reappointed to represent the Mechanicsville Magisterial District from 2000 to 2009. Anne Melton has been one of the longest serving members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and provided a significant service to the County through her continuous support of special events and programs. The Board expressed its heartfelt appreciation for her 15 years of loyal service.

Eagle Scout Cauthorne of Troop 793 was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Cauthorne carried out a community project for the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. With the assistance of the members of Boy Scout Troop 793, Eagle Scout Cauthorne installed timbers as a barrier around the outside of a large parking area in Poor Farm Park with donated materials and time from Carter Lumber Company, BC Wood Products and Talley & Armstrong, Inc. Eagle Scout Cauthorne is pictured with Mr. Stanley and his parents.

Eagle Scout Bermingham from Troop 521 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Bermingham carried out a community project by designing and constructing picnic tables for the playground area at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church in Ashland. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Elliott Troop 521 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Elliott carried out a community project for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Richmond by designing and constructing a concrete sidewalk which provides a permanent pathway from the church office to the main entrance of the sanctuary. He is pictured with his father.

Eagle Scout Kelley of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Kelley carried out a community project with the help of his fellow scouts by building a playground for Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Tehan of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Tehan carried out a community project carried out a community project by designing and building four (4) mobile bread racks for the Central Virginia Food Bank. He is pictured with his parents.

New Hanover Presbyterian Church and the leadership of Boy Scout Troop 555 were recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors for 25 years of service. Troop 555 has brought Scouting’s program of character development, citizenship training and personal fitness to hundreds of boys in the Mechanicsville community. Thirty-nine (39) scouts from Troop 555 have attained the rank of Eagle Scout over these 25 years. The Eagle Scout projects and other community service projects totaling hundreds of hours of volunteer service by the youth and adult members of Troop 555 have greatly benefited the County of Hanover and its citizens and has greatly enhanced the quality of life in the Mechanicsville area and Hanover County.

Two Smith brothers from Troop 555 were recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. One brother carried out a community project by completing a landscaping project on the front courtyard of Commonwealth Christian Academy in Richmond. The other brother helped Habitat for Hanover build a structure at Cool Spring Baptist Church to serve as a collection point for recycled aluminum cans. The brothers are pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Lough from Troop 521 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Eagle Scout Lough carried out a community project by designing and constructing a ramp that will enable children with special needs to mount and ride horses as part of the Freedom Riders Therapeutic Horse Riding Program. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Tran of Troop 503 was recognized by Ms. Coats and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Tran carried out a community project by refurbishing the old and building new flats used by the Atlee High School Drama Club. He is pictured with his scoutmaster.

Eagle Scout Sheets of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Sheets carried out a community project by building a playground for the youth of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church in Hanover County. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Hess of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Hess carried out a community project by building portable outdoor benches for the children’s reading circles at the Hanover Courthouse Library. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Cavanaugh of Troop 732 was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Cavanaugh carried out a community project of wildlife habitat enhancement at the 301 Landfill for the Hanover County Department of Public Works by constructing and installing wood duck houses around the water basins and planting a wetland transition area with a combination of seeds designed for deer and turkeys. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Holc of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Holc carried out a community project by building a roof structure over a handicap ramp for a resident in King William County at the request of the King William Volunteer Rescue Squad. He is pictured with his parents.

Eagle Scout Kagi of Troop 503 was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Kagi carried out a community project collecting used bicycles and refurbishing them for the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. He is pictured with his parents.

Beryl Holzbach, Ms. Wheelchair USA, was recognized by Mr. Wade and the Board of Supervisors. The Ms. Wheelchair USA Program was established to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of women with disabilities. Beryl Holzbach represented Virginia in the national Ms. Wheelchair USA competition in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in August 2008, and presented her platform on health awareness for women with disabilities. The Board recognized Beryl Holzbach for her outstanding accomplishment and sincerely congratulated her on receiving the title of Ms. Wheelchair USA. She is a resident of the Cold Harbor District.

Betty Rice, who is retiring from the Community Services Board, was recognized by Mr. Stanley and the Board of Supervisors. She represented the Beaverdam District on the CSB for nine years, the maximum allowed by State law. Over her nine years of service, she was a very active Board member who faithfully represented the needs of persons affected by mental illness and substance abuse. She served as Vice Chairman in 2005 and as liaison with the Mental Health Association in 2006. The Board expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Betty Rice for her service to Hanover County as a member of the Community Services Board.

Pat Funk, who is retiring from the Community Services Board, was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. Pat Funk was appointed to serve on the CSB as an at-large member in May 2005. She was the CSB’s liaison with the Hanover Mental Health Association (HMHA) from January 2006 to December 2008. Pat Funk was also one of the original members of Sunrise House and assisted the CSB in the transition to the RAFT House. A tireless advocate for those individuals affected by mental illness, she served as a critical bridge with the HMHA and set an example for all citizens of Hanover through her active participation and her dedication to the County.

Mr. Setliff and the Board of Supervisors congratulated Hanover Community Services for its three-year accreditation from CARF. CARF (The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is the premier accreditation commission for mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disabilities programs. CARF conducted a vigorous three-day on-site review of the CSB’s programs last fall and issued accreditations that are valid through October 2011. It is the second consecutive three-year Accreditation for all of these programs and the third that the international accrediting commission has awarded to Hanover’s Employment Programs.  Representing Hanover Community Services are Executive Director Tim Slaven (center) and Board Chairman Herb Sening.

Terry Gay, formerly of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by Mr. Gordon and the Board of Supervisors. Terry Gay served the citizens of Hanover County in the Sheriff’s Office for 29 years before his retirement earlier this year. He rose to the rank of Major in the Patrol Division. The Board recognized Terry Gay’s dedicated service to the County and its citizens represents the best attributes of Hanover County employees and offered its best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Here he poses with his wife and his ex-colleagues in the Sheriff’s Office.

Eagle Scout Thurber of Troop 513 was recognized by Ms. Coats and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Thurber led in collecting supplies for the Hanover Animal Shelter and in renovating the fence and bridge and building four (4) trash receptacles at the Taylor Complex Dog Park. He is pictured with his parents and brother.

Eagle Scout Collie of Troop 555 was recognized by Mr. Via and the Board of Supervisors. To achieve this high honor Eagle Scout Collie carried out a community project by designing, planning and providing the oversight on the construction of an outdoor classroom for the Messiah Lutheran Church in Mechanicsville. He is pictured with his parents.

Hanover County Deputy Sheriff Tommy Eaves was recognized by Mr. McGhee and the Board of Supervisors for winning the Valor Award for the third time. Deputy Sheriff Eaves received a Bronze Valor Award for subduing a Hanover High School student without harm who attacked him, put him in a chokehold and grabbed for his gun as Deputy Sheriff Eaves sought to restrain him on September 12. Tommy Eaves has served the citizens of Hanover County in the Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years and his honors have included being named Officer of the Year, the Law Enforcement Top Achievement Award and a Purple Heart. The Board noted that Deputy Sheriff Eaves is an outstanding law enforcement officer, father, husband and friend to many as a lifelong member of the Hanover County community and congratulated him for his outstanding service. Valor Awards are presented by the Retail Merchants Association.