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Volume 56, Number 38 • September 23, 2010

Field Day of the past breaks attendance records

New federal money means more school jobs By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

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Dennis Gammon and Louise Holland cut lumber into two-inch sections so that Thomas Cozart can turn them into broom handles at last weekend’s Field Day of the Past. It was the 19th year for the Rockville event. Field Day organizer Melinda Gammon said attendance broke all previous records, exceeding the 34,000 who attended last year, although a final count was not yet in at presstime.

Goochland teen’s death still under investigation By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com The Goochland Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in determining what led to the death of Billy Lee Maxwell III, 17, who was found in the middle of Broad Street Road just east of Maidens Road early Saturday morning. Goochland Sheriff’s Office spokesman Chad Hatton declined Monday to call the incident a case of hit and run. “It’s too early in the investigation,” said Hatton. “We are trying to find out exactly

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what happened.” Hatton said it does appear a vehicle was involved. Unresponsive but still breathing, Maxwell was found “in the middle of Broad Street,” according to Hatton. He died around 3:30 a.m. at the scene. His body has been taken to the Richmond Medical Examiner’s office where toxicology tests will be performed. Authorities said there was no one at the scene when the incident was reported or when authorities arrived. Investigators want to hear from persons who may have seen anything in the area

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of Broad Street Road between Oilville and Maidens Roads from 1:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Hatton said the Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Virginia State Police and reminded the public that any information is wanted. “We are looking to talk to anyone,” he said. “They can always call Crime Stoppers anonymously,” said Hatton. Anyone with information can contact the Goochland Sheriff’s Office at 804-5565349 or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

SPORTS Runners make strides at Collegiate Invitational > page 9

Goochland County schools will benefit from a newly passed federal program to the tune of more than a quarter of a million dollars, said superintendent Linda Underwood at last week’s school board meeting. “We expected to get maybe $60,000,” said Underwood. The money comes from the Education Jobs Fund Act, passed by Congress in August. “Much to our surprise, we got $260,000,” Underwood told board members. Nationally the legislation provided $10 billion for education jobs. Underwood said Goochland will use half the money this year and save half for next year. Five jobs will be funded with this money, said Underwood: one middle school teacher, three classroom assistants (one for each elementary school) and a classroom assistant at Goochland High School. Earlier in the meeting Underwood produced a summary of positions reduced in the current budget. All told 18 positions were reduced in the current budget: nine teaching or instructional support positions, three instructional assistant jobs, one clerical

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position at the high school and one at the middle school and three central office positions. In addition, the new budget reduced hours for contract cleaners and instituted four furlough days, said Underwood. The board also discussed plans for an all-day retreat in the first half of October to begin discussion of a revision of the school board’s comprehensive plan. A date for the retreat, which will be held locally, has not yet been set. One topic of contention was a request for approval for a Spring Break trip by the Goochland High School baseball team to Disney World. Although no school funds are being requested, board member Raymond Miller balked at approving the trip. “I would prefer this request be included in the September 28 presentation,” said Miller, referring to the scheduled presentation of by GHS and GMS will present the board with a proposed budget for the athletic department. In other news, Underwood announced that two empty positions in central office have now been filled. Shannon Lacy has been named Testing Coordinator and see Federal > page 3

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Goochland County’s branch of the NAACP honored two county men and picked a new queen at its annual banquet, which bore the theme “One Nation, on Dream.” For the third year the banquet was held at Quioccasin Baptist Church near Regency Square in Henrico. Henry Edward Young Jr., a deacon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Termon L. Minor Jr., who spent 34 years as a teacher, football coach and school administrator in the Goochland County system. “I’ve know Henry all my life,” said Earline Pace in her introduction of Young. “He wasn’t bad, he was just devilish,” she laughed. “When we moved to high school he was still devilish,” she said. Young moved to New York City after graduation where he worked as a nurse’s aide and in the city department of sanitation. When he came home to Goochland after he retired he was

different, said Pace. “I found Henry had grown up,” said Pace. Young credited family, friends and God for his success in life. “Without my wife I’d be in a bad place,” he said. “I thank God for changing my life. I was a devil in school,” he admitted. “I’m going to my seat now,” he said as he concluded his remarks. “I love you – everybody.” Minor’s daughter Krystal teared up as she finished her introduction of her father. “I thank you so much for honoring him,” she said. Minor observed that last year he couldn’t have stood to accept his reward. “My wife and daughter took care of me for 12 weeks,” he said after he had total hip replacement surgery. Minor said he “saw a lot and met a lot of good people” in his years working in education in Goochland. He asked those he had taught, coached or worked in the audience to stand. “This is why you do it, for the

Termon L. Minor Jr., left and Deacon Henry E. Young Jr. pose after dinner at the annual Goochland County Branch NAACP banquet last Saturday. The two were honored for their longtime community service.

students,” he said. Keynote speaker for the evening was Rev. Aamon R. Miller of St. Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Miller wove a message around the metaphor of the Pet Rock of the 70s in a fiery address.

“Jesus is my rock,” preached Rev. Miller, who urged his listeners to be strong in whatever they chose to do with their lives. see NAACP > page 7

CALENDAR: Events from around Goochland a.m. Ages 3-5 years old welcome. Relay for Life Yard Sale startCall 556-4774 or visit the library ing at 8 a.m. at Duke’s Auto Parts is a free service of The Goochland at 3075 River Road West for more on Rt. 250, Hadensville. Lots of Gazette. This space is only for noninformation. books and house hold items. profit special events and service orgaBenefits the American Cancer nizations in the county. To submit Mother Goose Storytime at Society. Rain cancels the event. a notice, include only name, event, the Goochland Branch Library at Sponsored by Mt. Gilead Purple date, time, location and purpose. 11 a.m. Ages 6-24 months with Hearts Relay Team. Also, include a contact name and adult welcome. Call 556-4774 phone number. Limit items to 75 or visit the library at 3075 River Alpaca Pastures of Virginia words or less. Road West for more informa- will hold an open house on Sept. Deliver notices: e-mail (events@ tion. 25-26 from 10-4 p.m. at 18388 goochlandgazette.com), Mail Beaver Dam Rd., Beaverdam, Va. (6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, For more information please visit Saturday, Sept. 25 Mechanicsville, Va. 23111), Fax, (730www.alpacapasturesva.com. The United Methodist 0476) clearly marked Community Women (UMW) of Gum Spring Calendar. For information, call Wednesday, Sept. 29 United Methodist Church will 746-1235 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. sponsor a Yard Sale from 7-12 Toddler Storytime at the Deadline is Fri. 3 p.m. p.m. at the church, which is locat- Goochland Branch Library at 11 ed at 35 Church Lane (just west a.m. 2 years old with an adult Thursday, Sept. 23 of intersection of 522 and Three welcome. For more information Preschool Storytime at the Chopt Rd.) All proceeds will go please call 556-4774 or visit the Goochland Branch Library at 10 to the New Building Fund. library at 3075 River Road West. The

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There will be a meeting at the Goochland Branch Library at 3075 River Rd.W. Goochland, Va. 23063. Understanding your employment rights will be the topic of discussion. If you are a Human Resource Professional, person with a disability or a provider of disability services, this meeting is for you. The event is being held from 1-3 p.m. Seating is limited. If you would like to attend this workshop you must call Kelly Hickok at 3536503. Please leave a voicemail message to reserve a seat. Editor’s note: Due to spacing limitations in this week’s Gazette, you can view the rest of the calendar at our website, www.goochlandgazette.com

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Federal continued from > page 1 Ernest McCloud is the school systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Director of Finance. Both have already started work. And in a discussion of graduation rates, Underwood observed that the federal government only recognizes Advanced Studies and Standard diplomas, whereas Goochland offers Modified Standard and Special (IEP) diplomas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always thought it

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important a student should leave withsomething,â&#x20AC;?saidUnderwood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather they get a GED than walk away with nothing.â&#x20AC;? Goochlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federal Graduation Indicator of 75 percent was one factor that prevented the system from attaining Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) this year. In the first public comment period, Ellen Cooper of Windy Run subdivision said bus service to the subdivision had been curtailed an asked that the decision

be reviewed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are services that should not be cut because of safety concerns,â&#x20AC;? said Cooper. Jane Christie of Manakin Sabot questioned why students are required to pay an $86 fee to take Advanced Placement tests. She also questioned why students who pay the fee are offered AP credit whether they pass the test or not. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This effectively forces students and families to pay for their AP credit,â&#x20AC;? said Christie.

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The Goochland Board of Supervisors recommended approval of a plan that would expand operations at the 623 Landfill in the northeastern portion of the county. Deferred for 30 days at the Planning Commission’s last meeting, developers made minor changes to the original proposal in an effort to accommodate concerns raised by residents who live in the adjacent neighborhood, located in Henrico County. Representing the landfill, attorney Andrew Condlin explained that operations in the most controversial portion of the project, a borrow pit operation located on the eastern edge of the property, would be limited to a time period of two years. In addition, the excavating portion of the project could only occur in four month periods in each year. A truck repair facility

originally envisioned in the plan was scrapped to eliminate heavy industrial uses on the property. The plan calls for a slight expansion of the current landfill, the construction of a material recovery facility (MRF) and the initiation of a borrow process that will provide soil to cap the existing landfill when it reaches capacity. At last month’s meeting, residents of the West Ridge subdivision expressed concerns the expanded plan would endanger their property values and invade on their lifestyles with additional noise and activity. Condlin said his clients understood the concerns, and guaranteed a 350-feet buffer on the eastern side of the property. He also proffered an option that would allow the company to construct a berm with plantings to provide a noise and visual buffer for the neighbors. Condlin said that’s better treatment than the citizens

would receive in Henrico, where some buffers between fussiness and residential are only 50 feet. Following Condlin’s presentation, commissioner Courtney Hyers said she would welcome the neighbor’s response to the changes, and asked that their representative, Darvin Satterwhite, be allowed to speak. “That would be too much like opening a public hearing,” chairman James Melton responded. “I’m not suggesting we go back and forth, but I don’t feel that I would be prepared if I don’t know what those who opposed it last time think about these changes,” Hyers responded. Several panel members objected to opening the process, stating the public hearing was already completed at last month’s meeting. Commission chairman Melton agreed. Commissioner Bob Rich echoed those sentiments

saying it was time to send the application forward to the Board of Supervisors. Rich asked principal planner Tom Coleman how much buffer would be required in Henrico County. Coleman said that is excavation was occurring, they would require 200 feet. “ OK, so 200 feet. We’re giving them 350 feet at a minimum. That’s the end of discussion, guys,” Rich said. “I think they’ve done all they’ve been asked to do, plus, to try to attenuate the concerns of everybody whether they live in Henrico or whether they live in Goochland,” he added as he moved for approval. Commission members voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project and it now proceeds to the Board of Supervisors. A decision to study current proposals addressing electronic signs in the county appears dead in the water. see Landfill > page 7

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made into a quilt. “It’s on her bed now,” said Schlake. Hirschfeld said it’s the business’s second year with the program. “We donated 2,000 pillowcases last year,” said Schlake. All located pillowcases will be donated to hospitals in the Richmond metropolitan area. This year they’re doing things a little differently. Last year they made most of the pillowcases on site – this year they’re also collecting pillowcases from people as far away as Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. If you don’t know how to thread a needle but still want to take part, there’s no need to worry, said Hirschfeld. “We have volunteers from the Hospitality of Richmond Quilt Club com-

ing out on September 25 to help beginners learn how to sew,” said Hirschfeld. Sewing and quilting are enjoying a resurgence of sorts, said the two ladies. “We have lots of people coming in for the first time,” said Hirschfeld. “It’s people going back to basics,” said Schlake. A Needle Runs Through It offers a variety of quilting classes. They also sell quilting machines and offer machine rental for those who don’t own a quilting machine.

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September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and also National Sewing Month. And at A Needle Runs Through it at Maidens Loop, Valerie Schlake and Jody Hirschfeld are putting both events together by taking part in ConKerr Cancer’s program to make, collect and distribute colorful pillowcases for children with life-altering diseases. They’re holding a Sewa-Thon for the kids on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And you are invited. ConKerr Cancer’s motto is – giving sick kids a reason to smile, one pillow case at a time. ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face. He loved it and so she began making pillowcases for other children on the Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “It makes a difference to someone five or six years old,” said Schlake. “The pillowcases become treasures.” One eight-year-old-girl who was finally declared cured brought in all her pillow cases and had them

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Thoroughly modern – Not! A visit to Field Day of the Past is like, well, a visit to the past. It’s a trip that thousands have been making for the last 19 years as the Rockville event has grown into an annual institution that draws exhibitors and visitors from far and wide. I made the trip again last Friday (thought I’d beat the crowd that always shows up on Saturday and Sunday), and had a thoroughly good time looking at old stuff. Somehow I was reminded of the song from the Julie Andrew’s movie of several decades back “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” with its theme song. Can’t remember anything about the movie but the song’s melody is still stuck in this old writer’s head. Kind of like the memories of the old technology that powered our economy in years gone by, much of it on display last weekend in Rockville. Being a typical guy, I’m always drawn to any display of antique vehicles, so I spent a good deal of my time looking at the cars, especially the ones from the late 50s and 60s. Those were the days when car styles changed each year and little boys would sit on the front porch and try to identify each new model when it drove by (I kid you not – remember, we had no computers and some of us had no television!) Field Day of the Past has gotten so big that unless you are in tip-top shape you almost need more than one visit to see everything. This time around I discovered an exhibit that I’d somehow missed in my many previous trips. – The Virginia Military Vehicle Association. Hey – I know it’s another guy type thing but to see a WWII era Russian T-34 tank in the flesh is something I didn’t expect when I ate my cornflakes Friday morning. I guess that’s when I began to understand the attraction of the event. It’s that it takes you out of the present day with the help of artifacts from the past and helps you remember your own personal history It jogs your memory. Seeing that monstrous T-34 made me remember the two years I served in West Berlin in the Air Force and the similar style U.S. tanks, the M-60s that I saw there. In 1970 the Russians were just over the border, the Berlin Wall snaked through the middle of the city and I would have bet my life savings (not that I had any) that wall would never come down. Boy was I wrong! When it fell less than 20 years later the world changed. As has everything else in the world since the days of steam engines, cars with carburetors instead of fuel injectors and all the other artifacts from days gone by on display at Field Day. Change is good. I guess. But I sure do like taking a time machine ride back into the past once a year at Field Day of the Past. - Ken Odor Goochland Gazette Staff Writer

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What are legislators thinking? Another pack full of important stuff in this issue of the Gazette. Ken Odor’s piece on water quality legislation is remarkable from the perspective as is stated in his piece, another “unfunded mandate.” What are the legislators thinking? Clearly water quality in the Bay is an important issue for the entire region but given the economic situation that

most of us are truly aware of, where do these folks live? If they really want to do this, let them provide incentives, rather than let the financial burden fall on counties that are struggling to meet their own basic needs. How out of touch can they be?

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Landfill continued from > page 4 The Board of Supervisors has tasked the panel with a more comprehensive study that would address all of the county’s sign regulations and recommend changes. Rich agreed to chair a committee to study the proposals at last month’s meeting, but Director of Community Development Don Charles said the board now is requesting the new, more “holistic” study. Charles said the effort would employ not only county staff and the commission, but would also include business leaders and sign industry

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representatives. He said it could take several months to complete such a far reaching survey. When Bob Hammond came north from his Georgia home 30 years ago, he only planned on staying “a couple of years.” Four hundred meetings give or take, and three decades later, the county’s Planning Director attended his last meeting. He wraps up his career at the end of this month, and Hammond said he’ll leave with fond memories of his tenure. Many of his colleagues explained that the loss was really theirs. “I’ve been here for five years and Mr. Hammond

has been one incredible fellow to work with – absolutely phenomenal,” Charles said at the close of Hammond’s final Planning Commission meeting. “We’re gong to miss him, but fortunately, we know where he lives,” he added. Chairman Melton presented Hammond with a certificate of appreciation, recognizing his many contributions to county planning during the past 30 years. “It’s been great working with each and every one of you all and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Hammond said. “You people have made this a great run and I’ll miss every one of you.”

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NAACP continued from > page 2 “Whatever you choose to do, you can be a rock,” he concluded. Winding up the evening, the chapter chose its Queen, Sierra McLean, 10, from Second Union Baptist Church. Tameka Anderson of Emmanus Baptist Church was first runner-up and Morgan Allen of First Union Baptist Church was second runner up. Jason Woodson, of Fauquier Baptist Church and a freshman at Glen Allen High School was the only candidate for King.

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Warner says Republican gains likely in November Elections By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

Virginia’s junior senator said he expects to see Republican gains in the House of Representatives in November and that may not be a bad thing. “Clearly there will be GOP

gains,” said Sen. Mark Warner recently in a telephone interview with the Gazette. “The parties will have to work together.” Warner said the people are more likely to favor bi-partisan solutions to the nation’s problems. Warner had been sched-

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uled to meet with Goochland Democrats at an afternoon gathering September 9 at Hickory Notch restaurant but a scheduling snafu forced him to cancel. He apologized to the 30 or so supporters who came to hear him. “I’m having a meeting with my staff today,” said Warner. “It’s hard enough to be a Republican in Goochland County without a senator missing a meeting.” Warner promised to visit Goochland soon. “I’ll be back within the next month or so,” he said. Warner said he has been using the current break to meet with his constituents around the state to talk about the economy. “We’re not seeing the job growth that we’d like,” said Warner. Large companies’ balance sheets are improving, but more needs to be done to

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increase in the full retirement age. “We need to start telling the 30-35 year-olds that we need to raise the retirement age a month every year,” he said. That’s the only way to insure they will be able to collect, according to the Senator. Asked if the upcoming election is a referendum on President Obama, Warner agreed, with reservations. ‘Some are frustrated with the president,” he said, “I wish he had spent more time explaining how deep a hole we were in.” Warner said he thought the president may have overestimated the effect of the stimulus program. “I think the president promised the stimulus was going to do more than it could,” he said. Warner said he favored keeping 98 percent of the Bush tax cuts, which are set

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Runners make strides at Collegiate Invitational

Photos by Charlie Leffler

From left: Goochland residents Julie Sroba, Story Hinckley and Jennie Sroba are three of Collegiate’s top runners on a squad that head coach Karen Albright said possesses a special demeanor. Collegiate’s Connor Partlow, Ian Rowland and Teddy Nasworthy (below right) are three of several runners given the opportunity to step up and become scorers for this year’s Cougar squad.

Cougar and Bulldog runners prepare for season ahead BY CHARLIE LEFFLER cleffler@goochlandgazette.com

Over 300 runners converged on Collegiate’s Robins Campus last Wednesday for an early season cross country test. But rather than looking at the meet in terms of wins or losses, the Collegiate Invitational served as a training tool as the meat of the cross country season gets under way. “This was essentially for us a 5k speed workout between a warm-up and a cool-down,” said Collegiate boys cross country coach Weldon Bradshaw. “Any coach at this time is having his kids train through these early meets and nobody runs on fresh legs in August, September and October, but you hope all you put into it will have you running on fresh legs in November.” This early in the season, Collegiate girls coach Karen Albright said it is hard to evaluate a team when compared

to others in final results. “The thing we try to look at is the times between our runners,” she said. “It’s hard to compare times you ran here with times you ran at FUMA because the courses are all different. But what is consistent is our times are relative to each other on the team. So we’re trying to bring that time gap between runners as close as we can.” And Albright is keeping a close eye on this year’s Cougar squad because she and assistant coach Gracie McGurdy believe it is special. “(The thing) we talk about with this team is that it’s just unlike teams we’ve had in the past,” Albright said. “They’ve got the fight and a drive that I haven’t seen the whole team have.” Albright believes the drive of this year’s squad is derived from the leadership shown by her three senior captains, Goochland residents Julie Sroba and Story Hinckley as well as Jasmine Turner. The coach feels that the attitude of her senior captains is infectious. “The girls are doing a great job so it’s bringing out kids that are brand new,” Albright said that

pairs of seniors, juniors and a trio of freshmen are all new to this year’s team. “They understand that running doesn’t always feel good and that there’s pain involved,” Albright said. “But just that attitude, we haven’t necessarily had through the whole team in the past years.” Sroba and Turner return at the teams top two runners this season and they will be followed by sophomore Gray Little and Hinckley. At the Invitational, the Collegiate girls preformed as expected, taking third behind Deep Run and Patrick Henry but more importantly crossing the finish line close together. Sroba finished third and Turner tenth, while sophomore Jennie Sroba came in 18th and Hinckley 26th. Juniors Amanda Cole (34), Molly McFadden (54), Kendall Berents (56) and Sally Sommers (62) were joined by Goochland resident ,sophomore Sarah Richardson (63), and freshmen Gracie Mountcastle (49), Kristie Turkal (76) and Goochland resident Meg Meyer (79) in the upper half of the field.

Last year the Collegiate boys came in third in the prep league and third in the state but Bradshaw lost four of his top five runners from that squad. But the coach does not like to think of this as a rebuilding year for his Cougars. “I don’t really choose to use that term,” he said. “We went into this year talking about we have an opportunity. We have an opportunity with some of the same team, just different guys have to stop up into the breach.” Junior Scott Newton currently holds the number one slot on the Cougar team while seniors Trip Templeman and John Charles Wood are generally in the top five. Junior Ian Rowland had a good run in the Invitational as well as sophomores Connor Partlow, Teddy Nasworthy and Goochland resident Luke Page. “Guys unaccustomed to being point scorers have to be point scorers and that’s the joy of coaching,” Bradshaw said. “You have to have guys step up and you have a new team.” The Goochland High School teams also made the

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trip across county to take part in the Invitational and head coach Henry Jones enjoyed having a chance to run against prep and Group AAA talent. “The competition, that’s what it boils down to,” he said. “It’s allowing them to push themselves further each week so they can compete against the district teams that we have to go up against this year.” Goochland’s Stephen Ferguson finished fifth among the boys and Aaron Madrea

was close behind. Jones was especially pleased with the performances of senior Levi Ballard and sophomore Marcus Houston, “who, whew, had one heck of a run,” Jones said. On the girls’ side, senior Casey Doody came in 15th, and junior Abbigail Dobbertin 23rd. But Goochland eighth graders Madison and Morgan Venhulzen made a real impression taking 27th and 55th in the field of 153 high school runners.

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GHS bounces back to defeat King George 15-6 BY CHARLIE LEFFLER cleffler@goochlandgazette.com

On Friday night, the Goochland Bulldogs improved their season record to 2-1 with a 15-6 win at King George in their final game before entering Jefferson District play. The victory did not come easy for Goochland but the Bulldogs’ special teams repeatedly stepped up big. Goochland looked to be in good position when Lemontre Taylor took the opening kickoff back 62 yards but the Bulldog offense could not take advantage of the field position, eventually missing on a 48-yard field goal attempt. King George moved to the 1-yard line before being stuffed by the Goochland defense, however the Foxes appeared as if they would be the first on

the board with a short field goal. But Goochland’s Jess McLaughlin broke through the line to block the kick and keep the game scoreless. The Bulldog offense remained ineffective for the remainder of the half, but their defense kept them in the game. Though the Foxes put up impressive numbers, they were limited to one more field goal attempt that was also missed and the teams went to the locker room tied 0-0. King George took the second half kickoff and moved the ball 30 yards before being stopped on third down by Goochland. But a Bulldogs’ penalty kept the drive alive. Then with 6:20 left in the third, Fox quarterback Tevin Jones connected with Kelsey Monroe on a 44-yard TD pass to put King George ahead 6-0.

However the Bulldogs’ special teams came through to block the extra point attempt. Taylor came up big once again on the ensuing kickoff, returning the ball 39 yards to fire up the Goochland offense. Riding the back of senior running back David McKenna, who carried the ball on seven consecutive plays, GHS moved to the Fox 17-yard line. Zakell Johnson’s nifty 12yard gain moved the ball to the five and McKenna took over from there, to score with 33second left in the third. But a bad snap on the GHS PAT kept the game tied at 6-6. The Goochland defense forced King George into a punting situation on the ensuing position and the Bulldogs’ special teams once again came up big. On the fourth down

play, Goochland’s Mavrick Snedecker broke through and forced the King George punter to abort his kick. Lee McLaughlin then wrapped up the punter and Goochland took over on the Fox 23-yard line. Six plays later, with 7:17 on the clock, McKenna burst into the endzone for his second touchdown of the night. Goochland’s two-point conversion attempt was stopped short of the line and the Bulldog lead remained 126. The GHS defense forced King George to punt and McKenna ran the clock and ball to move the Bulldogs down field where Colby Cooke connected on a 32-yard field goal to seal the win. McKenna finished the game with 16 touches for 77 yards,

Quarterback carries St. Chris past Cadets BY BRIAN FRENCH Media General News Services

Rob Vozenilek, after two seasons as a wide receiver for St. Christopher’s, was thrust into the starting quarterback role as a junior. It was a job he hadn’t had since middle school. But he and the Saints took their lessons the hard way as they suffered through a 3-7 season last year. They’ve turned those growing pains into this year’s growing bold. St. Christopher’s is 3-0 for the first time since 2006 after Vozenilek led the Saints to a 210 win at Benedictine yesterday. “I’m more confident,” said Vozenilek, who ran for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns and threw for 120 yards. “When I got to the line in a big game last year, I was looking out for someone coming at me. I feel more comfortable now.” Nowhere did he show that newfound assuredness more than the fourth quarter, when

he couldn’t find anyone open on a pass play. Instead of throwing the ball away or sliding for a short gain, he broke a couple of tackles, zigzagged behind a wall of blockers and erupted for a 76-yard touchdown run with 8:40 left to put the game out of reach. “When Rob got that touchdown run, shoulders,” said defensive end Jack Foster, who had eight tackles and sacked Cadets quarterback David Geary three times. The Saints ate up more than a quarter on two scoring possessions, a 16-play, 92-yard drive that resulted in Vozenilek’s first touchdown run in the first quarter, and a 10-play, 87-yard series that ended with a 2-yard run by Marshall Hollerith. But the Cadets’ two wins this season came with them trailing in the fourth quarter, and they got an opportunity to start a third comeback with 10:24 left when Nigel Williams recovered a St. Christopher

fumble at the Saints’ 19-yard line. Three plays later, Virginia commit Thompson Brown batted a Geary passed and came down with it for the interception to end Benedictine’s best shot at scoring. The Cadets got the ball to the Saints’ 35 later in the quarter, but turned it over on downs. “We’re light years ahead of where we were last year,” second-year St. Christopher’s coach Michael Turner said. “It starts and ends with our defense — the long drives helped, but our front four was spectacular.” Kendall Squire ran for 80 yards and Geary threw for 121 for the Cadets (2-2). The Saints’ last 3-0 start led to a finish the coaching staff would just as soon forget — they lost at Norfolk Academy and went on to lose their last seven. Oddly enough, St. Christopher’s visits Norfolk Academy next Friday.

Coincidentally, the last time the Saints was 3-0 was also the last time they and Benedictine faced each other. Nobody on the field yesterday had the experience of playing the other team. “It was a special game,” Foster said. “A win would mean so much to the team and the school. We haven’t had a lot of support in the past, but now people are showing up.” St. Christopher’s...........0 7 7 7 — 21 Benedictine...................0 0 0 0 — 0 RUSHING: St. Christopher’s – Vozenilek 19 carries 147 yards, Jackson 13-23, Hollerith 4-18, Fairnholt 1-11. Benedictine – Squire 15-79, Downey 4-50, Goodine 1-9, Will Hopkins 1-minus 14. PASSING: St. Christopher’s – Vozenilek 9 completion 19 attempts 120 yards 0 interceptions. Benedictine – Geary 11-24-121-1. RECEIVING: St. Christopher’s Farinholt 3 receptions 1 yards, Brown 2-25, Moore 1-26, Martin 1-13. Benedictine – Meyer 4-56, Holsinger 3-33, Bullitt 2-10, Curtin 1-16.

averaging 4.81 yards per carry. This Friday, the Bulldogs travel to Charlottesville to face a winless Black Knights team. On the season, Charlottesville has only scored six points, which came in their opener against Lee and they have been out-scored by a combined 1486 in three games. Game information provided by Goochland Coach Joe Fowler.

Collegiate 28, Mills Godwin 7 Wilton Speight passed for 240 yards and four touchdowns as Collegiate downed Mills Godwin. Speight completed 13 of 26 passes and threw one interception. On the ground, he ran for 37 yards on eight carries. Dane Forlines led the Eagles’ attack with 16 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown.

Collegiate.....................0 7 7 14 — 28 Mills Godwin ............. 0 0 7 0 — 7 C — Holly 34 pass from Speight Goochland.....................0 0 6 9 — 15 (Sharpe kick) King George ..................0 0 6 0 — 6 C — Moore 34 pass from Speight KG — Joines 40 pass from Jones (Sharpe kick) (Kick MG — Forlines 35 run (Beebe kick) blocked) C — Randolph 20 pass from Speight G—Taylor 5 run (Kick failed) (Sharpe kick) G—McKenna 2 run (Run failed) C — Moore 19 pass from Speight G—FG Cooke 35 (Sharpe kick)

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