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Volume 57, Number 11 • March 18, 2010

Schools revise budget categories By Amy Condra acondra@goochlandgazette.com

Goochland schools have announced category revisions in their adopted budget for next year. These changes do not affect the bottom line, which is a $24 million plan that is almost seven percent less than the current year’s $26 million budget. But they do affect how money in the budget is categorized. The budget, which is funded by the Board of Supervisors according to category, now includes the following changes: Instruction category funds have

decreased by $387,126, including a transfer from this category of 5.66 full-time employees in the following fields: Psychology, nursing, human resources, communications and security. The category of administration, attendance and health has increased by $330,615, including the addition to this category of 4.33 full-time positions in the following fields: Psychology, nursing, human resources and communications. The transportation category has been reduced by $33,564, transferring out 1 full-time posisee Schools > page 3

Charges filed against local animal shelter

Growing season begins for Goochland County

Class IV charges a result of investigation by animal activists

ocal gardeners gathered at last weekend’s Fifth Annual Growers Workshop, sponsored by the Center for Rural Culture and held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Goochland. Hands-on sessions included brochure development, shiitake mushroom logs, seed-saving and tomato grafting.

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Two Class IV misdemeanor charges against Pet Rescue Foundation operator Annette Thompson stem from a months-long investigation by

Above, Tamisha Lee appears delighted as she grafts the top of one tomato plant onto the root stock of another variety in the Tomato Grafting Class. Right, Student Russ Harper concentrates on the tiny tomato plants he is grafting together.

animal welfare advocate Eileen McAfee. In an interview last week with The Gazette, Henrico resident McAfee said that more than 60 additional cases had been presented to the Goochland Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for possible action. Those charges were con-

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INDEX

People Calendar Classifieds News Letters

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Education Opinion Sports TV Listings

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The story of one woman’s struggle to preach By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

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Bertha Barrett Jackson received the call in 1987 in the kitchen of her home on Dogtown Road. “When God spoke to me I was in the kitchen washing dishes,” said the 54-year-old Goochland wife and mother, who is now an Associate Minister at Fauquier Baptist Church. It was a call she wasn’t ready for. Jackson describes herself as the type of person who was always too shy to get up in class to do a book report. Preaching to a congregation in church was the farthest thing from her mind. “I fought the call for seven years,” she said. “Those were the seven longest, worst years of my life,” she recalled in an interview last week at her home, where she lives with her husband and two children. “I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep until I

finally surrendered to God,” she said. When she finally accepted her calling, the effect was immediate, she said. “It felt a great relief and a burst of energy,” she said. “When I surrendered I knew God would be with me.” Jackson enrolled in the Virginia Union School of Theology in 1993. “Oh yes it was hard,” said Jackson. “There were hardly any other women around. That’s why I resisted the call for so long.” Now Jackson preaches part-time. Her full-time job for the last 10 years has been as a mortgage specialist at SunTrust Mortgage in Richmond. She has also worked as a tax researcher, private duty nurse, teacher’s aide and five years as a Correctional Officer at Beaumont Correctional Center. She graduated from J.

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Sargeant Reynolds with an Associates degree in Art Now she wants to preach full-time if she can find the way to do it. Jackson said her new book is all about encouraging women to preach. “Do it quickly,” she said. “Don’t wait seven years like I did.” Jackson said there is still a bias against women in the ministry even after all the progress of feminism in this country. Many men are still not ready for female clergy, she said. She said she felt her greatest acceptance as minister in another country, South Africa, where she visited in 2004. “I felt more accepted over there than I do at home,” she said. Asked if it will get better here at home, she responds, “I hope so.” These days Jackson describes herself as an “on-call preacher. If I have the time I’ll be there,” she promised. Besides her own journey into the ministry, Jackson includes testimony from three other women called to the ministry and tributes to Rev. Mary Russell Jackson and Evangelist Patricia A. Henderson, both of whom have passed away. Jackson’s other passion is painting and her home is decorated with many examples of her colorful work. A book signing is planned for April 10 at First Baptist Church in Louisa.

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EDUCATION: School Board and Academic News

tion specialist position, two the state average. The mid-year reviews reading teachers, six special continued from > page 1 education teachers and 11 were presented to an instruction group consisting of cention considered clerical and aides. tral office instructional staff operational. and principals. The group Operations and mainteAt last week’s school board identified what is going well nance funds have increased $81,075, adding 2.33 full- meeting, Superintendent in Goochland schools, and time positions in clerical, Linda Underwood presented what needs improvement. In the elementary schools, operational and security mid-year reviews, which are prepared by principals as an the group identified the folfields. Stimulus funding is being analysis of student achieve- lowing as needing increased used for the following posi- ment based on assessments attention: Third grade at all tions: elementary and par- conducted during the first schools, in academic, interent involvement specialist, and second marking peri- personal and social-emotional areas; greater focus student services specialist, ods. Underwood referred to on black students and stuelementary ITRT, alternative education teacher, early a 2008-2009 Standards of dents with disabilities, who childhood special education Learning (SOL) pass rates are not achieving at the teacher, two special educa- comparison, which shows same level as other groups tion aides and a special edu- that students in grades 3 – 8 in most areas; and transconsistently score above the fer students who are not cation transition specialist. achieving at the same level No Child Left Behind state average. However at the high as returning students. funds are being used to fund To address these issues, 25 percent of the literacy school level, scores in schools will refocus interAlgebra 2, Chemistry and specialist position, 75 percent of the teacher induc- World History 2 are below vention and enrichment

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Animals continued from > page 1 tained in a 150-page document provided to Goochland Animal Control and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office by McAfee. “She should not be allowed to have animals – she abuses them,” said McAfee last week, who said she has been involved in animal advocacy work for the last 15 years, mostly with pounds run by localities. “I want the Pet Rescue Foundation shut down, but that’s not enough. She needs to be prosecuted for abuse of

the animals in her care just as any other citizen who abuses animals is charged, but also to prevent her from starting up her operation all over again,” said McAfee. McAfee has a background in social work and criminal justice. She is a co-founder of Save Our Shelters, a rescue, adoption and advocacy organization for pound animals, and was the director from 2003 - 2006 of Court Watch for Animal Cruelty in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover. Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Nancy Oglesby said

Monday she had reviewed the cases and had advised McAfee to meet with Chief Magistrate Sheena Dixon concerning the complaints, since none rose to the class 1 misdemeanor level which would involve the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. The first two charges arose after McAfee and a group of more than 10 other concerned animal advocates, many of whom had volunteered at the Pet Rescue Foundation, met with Animal Control and the Goochland County Attorney on February 23. After the meet-

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ing two complaints were filed by one of the animal advocates against Thompson. An April 12 trial date in Goochland District Court has been set for the two charges. According to McAfee, over the last several years volunteers and rescue organizations had become concerned after attempting to help Thompson with her operation. The state Office of Veterinary Services (OVS) visited Thompson’s facility twice in the last five years in response to complaints, said McAfee, who provided The Gazette copies of letters sent to Animal Control by the OVS as a result of those visits. In the December 21, 2005, letter, OVS requested Animal Control follow-up and provided an update on action taken to correct a number of deficiencies the inspection noted, including frozen water dishes, insufficient cleaning of feces from dog runs and inadequate shelter. Animal Control Officer Robert “Corky” Marks said Monday that retired Animal

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Control Officer Richard Bradner followed up on the deficiencies noted in that report. OVS visited the Pet Foundation again on February 5, 2009, in response to anonymous complaints that animals were not being properly fed. On this visit an “emaciated” horse was reported, which, according to Marks, was subsequently euthanized. The horse is the subject of one of the two misdemeanor charges pending against Thompson. Three members of the Goochland Animal Control, accompanied by a Goochland County Deputy Sheriff, inspected the facility on March 5, 2010, according to a written report provided to the Gazette by the County Attorney’s Office. They found 106 dogs on the property, along with about 30 cats, chickens, two rabbits, seven goats, three sheep and three horses. “There were no companion animals or livestock in need of emergency vet care,” the report stated. Animal Control has visited Thompson’s facility more

than 75 times over the years in response to complaints, said Marks. On the most current visit Marks said Animal Control did have concerns about four older dogs. According to attachments to the report, Dr. James Miller examined three of the dogs on March 8 and treatment plans were agreed upon. Dr. Richard Owens of Locke A. Taylor DVM, Inc. treated the fourth dog, according to the report. Overall, Marks said his impression of the facility was favorable. “It is top notch – in number one shape,” said Marks. “Some of the animals are borderline obese.” Marks added Thompson told him that she now has two paid employees to assist her with the care of animals at the facility. Oglesby said it would be up to Magistrate Dixon to decide if more charges against Thompson are brought after hearing any future complaints that might be brought before her by McAfee or other concerned citizens.

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OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor

Happy Sunshine Week! It’s that time of year again — time to celebrate Sunshine Week! Although its timing tends to coincide with the bluer skies and greener grass of spring, the climate is irrelevant to Sunshine Week’s mission: To cast a bright light on what our elected and appointed representatives are doing with our resources, and how those decisions impact our lives and livelihoods. Sunshine Week is a national initiative that serves to remind us, as citizens, that we have a right to know what’s going on. Who can participate in Sunshine Week? Journalists, private citizens, civic groups, research organizations, libraries, nonprofit groups, schools, public officials—basically, anyone. Sunshine Week is designed to remind people that they have a right to understand how their government operates, and they have a right to request information they need to achieve that goal. Why is this important? Well, there are those in government who might not want citizens to know what is going on. They often justify their disdain for Freedom of Information requests by saying that such queries create too much expense or waste too much time. This year in Virginia, Del. R. Lee Ware Jr. (R-Powhatan) sponsored a bill that would allow any public body to seek “injunctive relief”

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As Goochland enters our yearly “Budget-go-Round,” last week’s Goochland County Schools Board Meeting makes the current NCAA’s “March Madness” seem like a Goochland County Parks and Recreation game complete with the board’s secretary giving a “one minute warning,” prior to “whistling” the expiration of the “speaker’s clock.” For pregame entertainment, the crowd was entertained as various and sundry employees were recognized, and applauded with no hindrance, with much heralded “MVP” and “All-Star” awards for simply doing their jobs, which is about as memorable, and meaningful, as watching the take-out window employee at our local Hardee’s being named “Employee of the Week!” However, during the first quarter, when Goochland Education Parents Association members provided some great crowd pleasing revelations concerning “Commissioner” Underwoods’s recent E-mail escapades, “head referee” Ray “the mumbler” Miller warned the fans to not applaud any speakers, lest speakers not receiving applause feel slighted! Despite some great entertainment, I don’t recall the school administration or board offer any substantial meaningful cost cutting measures that don’t involve classroom level sacrifices. Our bureaucratically topheavy central office embodies the “Culture of Entitlement” which our country, as a whole must address.

We might not be able to change Washington, D.C., or the capital of the Commonwealth, but we can certainly change our approach locally, and demand visionary, out-of-thebox, hands-on, solution based leadership. Since our current school’s administration is so loathe to cut any of their bloated, over paid and redundant staff, or consolidate like functions with “the county,” I suggested they spend some time in the classroom, perhaps just one period every other day. Maybe Jon Hendron (Technology Integration) could teach Computer Science; Tom DeWeerd (Director of Secondary Education) could teach Math (Tom told us all how important match skills are to our country’s future, maybe he can show us?); Lisa Borthwick-Landrum (Supervisor of School Nutrition) would be a natural for a health class. There are 24 positions listed as central office personnel on our current Goochland County Public Schools web-site. If each one taught one class every other day at our high school, that would be the equivalent of more than three full time teachers, taking into account the planning periods our current teachers now receive. Let the savings begin! Last but not least, perhaps Ms. Underwood could teach a class in resumé writing. It is this taxpayer’s opinion that she will need the practice. Michael M. McDermott Maidens

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against citizens who are causing “harassment” of the government by submitting too many requests under the Freedom of Information Act. House Bill 449 did not, however, describe what that “harassment” might entail—did it mean two information requests, or 20? Who decides if the number of requests constitutes harassment? And who decides, and why, whether to seek “injunctive relief,” or a prohibition against further requests? The bill failed, which is good news for those of us who value the right to ask questions. But the bill succeeds at providing an example of how tenuous a grasp we might have on this right to seek answers, if we do not hold tight. Ready to learn more?

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Baseball Preview

Bulldogs’ experience should even Jefferson District odds

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At left: Kyle Tormey will play left field and spend some time on the mound. Above left: Austin Jordan will play first and add offensive punch in this third varsity season. Above right: Senior Matthew Henley will be behind the plate for the Bulldogs. Right: Kevin Carroll will play shortstop and could lead off for the Bulldogs.

Pitching staff, defense are among strengths BY JIM RIDOLPHI sports@goochlandgazette.com

acing new competition in a new district is never easy. However, entering the challenge with an experienced mix of juniors and seniors could ease the pain of transition. That is exactly where the Goochland varsity baseball team finds themselves as they enter Jefferson District play this season. Although the competition is a step up from last year, the Bulldogs are putting their best foot forward entering their inaugural season in Group AA baseball. “We think we are pretty good shape entering the season,” said GHS head coach Wes Farkas. With a returning load of talent, the baseball team finds itself in a similar situation as this year’s Goochland football

team which made a successful jump to AA play and into the second round of regional playoffs. However, Farkas is cautiously optimistic about the possibilities for the baseball team. “I think that our transition to AA will be as good as it can possibly be considering the circumstances,” he said. “With so many returning starters, we should be competitive right away. I am still not sure how it will all work out, because there are still a lot of teams we haven’t seen. But I am well aware that the Jefferson is always a tough baseball district to play in and against. As a coach you couldn’t really ask for a much better situation to move up to AA. Now we just have to go out and play the games and prove that we can compete at this level.” The final roster of the 2010 Bulldogs includes nine seniors and nine juniors, all with previous experience on the team. “I don’t want to be too optimistic but we have all of our starters back,” Farkas said. “We

also have all of our pitching staff back, but it’s a different district so it’s going to be tough. We know that.” Although there’s always a degree of uncertainly when a team begins play in a new district, Farkas thinks the experienced mix gives his squad the best chance. “We should be competitive, and if we get hot at the right time, we could make a run at it,” he said. Senior Matthew Henley and junior Scott Ragland will share duties behind the plate for the Bulldogs. Ragland will also split time with Ben Verlander at third when Verlander is on the mound. Also back are seniors Kevin Carroll at shortstop, Colby Carter at second and Alec Moore will share duties at first base with Austin Jordan. “With Kevin and Colby playing full time up the middle, we’ll be solid on defense,” Farkas said. In the outfield, seniors Kyle Tormey will play left field,

Lonnie Johnson in center and either Cole Anderson or junior Ben Swecker will fill the right field position. “There were only one or two spots that were really up for grabs this year,” Farkas said. Verlander and Moore, both right-handers, are the Bulldogs top two starters, while Tormey and Johnson round out the staff. “We’re hoping Lonnie (Johnson) will back in the same shape before he was injured two years ago,” Farkas said. “If he comes back, we’ll be in really good shape with our starters.” Farkas said the lack of a leftie should not present insurmountable problems. “It’s always better to have a left hander who can throw on your roster,” he said. “In high school, if you have guys that can throw, it shouldn’t make a huge difference.” On offense Farkas also has a solid slate. “Ben (Verlander), Scott (Ragland) and Kevin (Carroll) will be our top three hitters and will fill the top three slots in the lineup. They’ve been

very productive for us at the plate.” Jordan and Moore should also add offensive punch to the lineup. “Many of them are in their third year of varsity, so this should be a strong hitting lineup,” Farkas said. They’ll need the stellar defense and power hitting to match up against an unfamiliar and upgraded competition, and a schedule that puts the Bulldogs on the road for the first portion of the season. They play a double header against Northumberland on March 20 and then face Charlottesville March 23. After that Goochland does not return home for over a month and then for only one game on April 27 against Western Albemarle. “With seven straight road games, we could definitely be road weary by the end of that stretch,” Farkas said. “The good news is that our Spring break comes right in the middle, so it may not affect us as much as if we played them all on a regular school schedule.”

But if the Bulldogs can manage the first part of their season they could dominate the close with nearly all home games. “I think that finishing with our last four out of five at home could definitely be to our advantage,” Farkas said. “We tend to play well at home, so I hope that trend continues this season. “Overall I am very optimistic but also realistic about our season,” Farkas added. “I think we will be in every game that we play because of our experience and talent. So winning a few close games could definitely give us some momentum this year. It is also the first time in a long time, where we are not favored to be first or second in the district. In a lot of ways this is refreshing and hopefully we will sneak up on some people this season.”

Correction Senior Wil Christman, a native Goochlander, was omitted from last week’s Benedictine baseball preview.

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Experience will be the key for Lady Bulldogs this year

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From left: Goochland senior pitcher Brandi Wilson underwent shoulder surgery during the off season so she will gradually work herself back to full strength. Senior Carrie Beth White could take some of the pressure of Wilson’s return by subbing on the mound. Freshman Jordan Fleming will get the start at short this season. BY SARA BONOVITCH sports@goochlandgazette.com

hough spring has not yet started, the Lady Bulldogs are well underway in preparing for a new season. Coach Amy Henneberger and the 12 girls of varsity softball team hit the still snowy field in February for practices before scrimmages and season-openers. The team came away with wins against Buckingham and Prince Edward in a couple of preseason contests that gave the team an opportunity to mesh as well as a chance for Henneberger to see where the girls will fit in the lineup. “The team’s coming together,” Henneberger said. “We’re stronger now than we’ve been to start the season in previous

years.” This year, Henneberger welcomes seven girls back to the varsity squad, including seniors Sabrina Gleason, Brandi Wilson and Carrie Beth White. The veterans will take on leadership roles in helping the new members of the team. While it’s still early, Henneberger is working on placing the girls in the right positions. Freshmen Jordan Fleming and Taylor Scruggs are two likely infield starters. “They’re really going to contribute to the team in hitting and fielding,” Henneberger said. “Taylor plays second and Jordan’s at shortstop, two very important positions in the game.” The Lady Bulldogs’ pitching rotation is not quite as concrete with senior pitcher

Wilson undergoing shoulder surgery in the off-season. She will start off slow in the early part of the season and will have backup from five other potential pitchers. White and Fleming are two possibilities for the mound, along with sophomores Kimberly Duty, Katelyn Lambert and Rachel Jones. Sophomores Ciera Cannizarro and MacKenzie Jones will take the outfield this season with junior Amy Branch, while Callie Alvis will field third base. Gleason will be behind the plate this season, and first base duties will be shared Duty, Jones and White. As with Goochland’s fall and winter teams, the Lady Bulldogs are entering a new realm of competition in the

Group AA Jefferson District. “It’s a whole new ballgame in AA,” Henneberger said, “but I definitely think it’s possible that we finish in the top of the district. The tougher competition will give the girls an opportunity to work harder and become stronger.” Even though the district is new, some of the oppo-

nents are familiar to the senior Bulldogs. Goochland has faced Louisa and Fluvanna in past seasons. Henneberger said the team’s early strengths lie in defense, seeing few errors in the scrimmages against Buckingham and Prince Edward. “We’re going to continue to work on base running,”

Henneberger added. “The girls need to work on their focus, and shaking off mistakes. I don’t want them to focus on the negatives.” Last week, the Lady Bulldogs continued to practice and improve in preparation for this week’s matchup at Amelia and their home opener against Powhatan.

Goochland boys tennis starts with win Submitted by Margie Yurick Matt Bobosky had a strong win. PH defeated Nathan Longest GHS

The Goochland Bulldogs Boy’s Tennis Team started off their season with an exciting 5-4 win against Patrick Henry. Singles wins were earned by Brian Lapkin, Ben Hightower, and Herbert Hodges who soundly defeated their opponents. In doubles play, the team of Herbert Hodges and

10-7 Ben Hightower GHS defeated Zack Faison PH 10-6 Herbert Hodges GHS defeated David Barth PH 10-4 Lucas Chandler PH defeated Sam Douglas GHS 10-3 Doubles: Mitchell and Halstead of PH defeated Lapkin/Longest GHS Singles: Brian Lapkin of GHS defeat- 7-0 Bobosky/Hodges GHS defeated ed Michael Mitchell of PH 10-7 Lahocki/Barth PH 7-3 Hightower/ David Halstead of PH defeated Matt Jarrad Birt GHS defeated Chandler/ Bobosky GHS 10-7 D.J. Lahocki of Max Runko PH tie-breaker 7-5

The team of Ben Hightower and Jarrad Birt took an exciting tie-breaker win to bring the team to their 5-4 overall win. Way to start off a great season, GHS Boy’s Tennis Team!

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