Computer classes offered by Hanover schools
Hanover County Public Schools offers computer classes for adults at The Georgetown School on Tuesday and Thursday nights from October 6 through November 12. You can register on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at The Georgetown School or on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Patrick Henry High School. Registrations can also be mailed to Minnie Outlaw, The Georgetown School, 10000 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, or sent by e-mail to moutlaw@hanover.k12.va.us. Payment must be received by Thursday, Sept. 10. There is a seating capacity of 12 and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Hanover's first comprehensive history unveiled
Hanover County finally has its own history book! "Nature's Bounty, Nation's Glory: The Heritage and History of Hanover County" is now available for purchase. This 408-page comprehensive book covers Hanover's history through approximately 1950. It was written by Martha W. McCartney, the author of six previous books and the recipient of five historic preservation awards. The book was unveiled Sunday at a reception held in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at Hanover Courthouse. For more information on how you can purchase this book call 798-9047.

Pamunkey Regional Library has new Director
Tom Shepley is the new Director of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Shepley had previously been a Library Services Administrator for the Chesterfield County Public Library and has more than 13 years of experience in library systems in four states, including experience in library finance and administration. "He is very well versed in the latest technology," said Anne G. Cross, Chairman of the Search Committee which interviewed Shepley and other candidates. "I think he will be an articulate advocate for the libraries in all four of our counties and elsewhere." The Pamunkey Regional Library serves a population of more than 140,000 in four counties, about two-thirds of whom live in Hanover. The Library has a collection of over 300,000 volumes in the 10 branch libraries, six of which are in Hanover. Use of the materials at the Pamunkey Regional Library has grown by more than 30% in the last five years.