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Volume 59, Number 36 • September 12, 2013

Resident urges board to uphold laws for Benedictine POD Bus parking plan could save county money By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat is an exhilarating occurrence, but one Goochland County resident said he is feeling the opposite effects of that phenomenon. River Road resident Andrew Thexton said he left last week’s Board of Zoning Appeals board hearing feeling like a winner, but quickly realized his victory was, at best, hollow in his opinion. The BZA did rule that a specific portion of Benedictine’s see Buses > page 8 Photo by Ben Orcutt

Members of Benedictine College Preparatory take the last steps in the 13-mile relay march from the school’s former campus in Richmond to its new location in Goochland County on Friday as the flag that last flew at the old school is carried to its new home at the River Road campus.

A New Tradition In addition to the corps of cadets, faculty and other school officials, Friday’s event was attended by old and new alumni, family and friends, church officials and special guest and keynote speaker, Virginia Attorney

Roslyn Ryan likes to joke that she was destined to work in newspapers, having started in the business with a paper route when she was 9. As of Monday, Sept. 2, she continued along that path by being named editor of The Goochland Gazette. She brings to Goochland County a wealth of experience and talent. In October 2005, she Ryan was hired as sports editor at Powhatan Today. She moved into the editor’s position in January 2007. Ryan worked closely with Richmond Suburban News

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Benedictine cadets march to celebrate campus move By Ben Orcutt Staff Writer

With a sense of purpose and tradition, the corps of cadets from Benedictine College Preparatory marched 13 miles on Friday, Sept. 6, from the school’s former campus

on Sheppard Street in Richmond to its new home on River Road in Goochland County. Founded by Benedictine monks in 1911, the school was first called Benedictine College, then Benedictine High School and is now known as Benedictine College Preparatory.

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You’re invited to join us for an evening of fun and festivities at Manakin Episcopal Church will present its 6th annual Reach for the Stars Gala and Auction at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Denny Hall. The church, located at 985 Huguenot Trail in Powhatan County, serves parishioners from a wide geographic area, including the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico and Powhatan and the City of Richmond. Proceeds from the evening go to Manakin’s outreach program, which supports a vari-

ety of organizations, including HabitatforHumanity,Powhatan Free Clinic, Family Lifeline, Boy’s Home, Madeline’s House battered women’s shelter, Stop Hunger Now, and CARITAS, as well as other feeding programs. To date, this annual event has raised a total of nearly $60,000 for outreach. The evening will include silent and live auctions that will feature original artwork, costume and fine jewelry, antique furniture, golf packages, sailing adventures, a luxury Mayan vacation, restaurant gift certificates, beauty services, fun getaways, sports collectibles and tickets, gour-

met foods, portrait packages, and tickets to family attractions. A variety of foods will be served throughout the evening. Tickets, which are $50, must be purchased in advance and will be on sale until Sunday, Sept. 22. To purchase tickets, contact Ginger Marsh at gkm722@aol. com or 804-639-9381. For additional information about the Gala and Auction, contact the church office at 804794-6401. Manakin Episcopal Church, founded in 1700, is a member of the Diocese of Southern Virginia.

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Survivor Day Workshop helps residents prepare for wide range of emergencies By Korey Hughes Special Correspondent

September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s important that your family has a plan in place to deal with disasters. On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Survivor Day Workshop will help Goochland residents to strategize for perilous situations. The upcoming seminar will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon at Goochland Elementary School at 3150 River Road West. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. The class is an installment of the Central Virginia Disaster Survivor Day observance that will happen in several localities in the region on that same day. Kathy Robins, senior planner for Central Virginia

Emergency Management Alliance, explained the Survivor Day Workshop’s objective. “It’s all about teaching residents of the region to be prepared for an emergency,” Robins said. So, what kinds of lessons will be covered during the workshop? Well, according to Robins, the course will help attendees to prepare for different types of unexpected events. “We cover topics like food and water safety, household safety, hygiene and planning with documents,” Robins said. “We also cover subjects for emergencies, such as fraud, home security and identity theft.” A representative from each household that registers for and completes the course will receive one free survivor kit. The kit will be a good start to a family’s emergency sup-

plies, and Robins said it also will include a copy of the regional citizen’s emergency preparedness guide. “We provide them with a basic kit,” Robins said. “It includes things like a poncho, gloves and duct tape.” “We also hand out a guide book. It’s a reference to tell them about what to do in case of an emergency.” Robins also mentioned that each family should have at least three days’ worth of food and water, with at least one gallon of water per person per day. Important documents such as insurance papers and prescriptions also should be kept handy. And, as Robins explained, special considerations should be taken for groups with special needs such as babies and toddlers, the elderly and pets.

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“For the elderly, they have multiple medications, and they need sufficient quantities to get through three to seven days,” Robins said. “They also need to have emergency contacts, and they need to share them with a family member, so someone

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BRICE, Mrs. Sallie L., 82, of Goochland, Va., departed this life on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She is survived by loving and devoted family and friends. Her arrangements were handled by the Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 2, 2013, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Goochland, Va., with the Rev. Reginald Clark, pastor and eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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BERRY, Mr. Freddie M., 63, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2013. He is survived by his children, Charnetta Williams (Nathan) and Freddie (Dion) Berry; grandson, Kyle Williams; seven brothers and two sisters. Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland was in charge of arrangements. Funeral service was conducted on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the First Antioch Baptist Church in Powhatan, Va., with Pastor Vera Rhyne officiating and the Rev. Johnella Jackson-Jones eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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Workshop continued from > page 3 and find out if your locality has a shelter for pets in case you ever have to evacuate. And, with very young children, depending upon their ages, make sure that you have sufficient diapers, formula and baby food.” Saturday’s seminar, however, is not suitable for small children, and participants who attend should be at least age 12. That’s because the information discussed that day will be bet-

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Goochland, Va., was in charge infantry soldier. He received the of arrangements. Bronze Star, Unit Distinguished Service Medal, the Croix de Irvin Marshall Guerre and the Good Conduct MARSHALL, Irvin “Pem” Medal with Clasp. After the war, Pemberton Jr., 89, passed away he spent his next 52 years as peacefully on Tuesday, August a brick mason. A gathering of 27, 2013, after a short illness. He relatives and friends was held was born in Richmond, Va., on on Sunday, September 8, 2013, April 29, 1924. He was preceded at the residence to celebrate his in death by his life. parents, Irvin P. Myrtle Preas and Madeline PREAS, Myrtle Griffith, Peay Marshall; 95, of Richmond, Va., died on and brothTuesday, September 3, 2013. ers, William She was the widow of William and Wallace Raymond Preas of Goochland, Marshall. He Marshall Va. She was predeceased by is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, two sons, Thomas and Richard Elisabeth Marshall. He also is Allan. She is survived by three survived by his brother, Clyde sons, Raymond Eugene Preas Marshall (Marie). He was a (Betty) of Richmond, Otis devoted stepfather to Jimmy Noland Preas (Gladys) of Bartoo (Kaye) of Richmond, Goochland and Ronald Wayne Va., and Lynda B. Kennemer Preas of Lewisburg, Tenn. She (Wesley) of Boyd, Texas. leaves behind three grandAdditionally, he is survived daughters, two grandsons, four by grandchildren, Monica B. great- grandsons and six greatKaulfers (David) of Goochland, granddaughters. Myrtle grew Va., Tricia B. Mozingo (Mark) up attending Perkins Baptist of Chesterfield, Va., Darrell Church in Goochland County, Kennemer (Jenise) and Douglas and was an active member Kennemer of Boyd, Texas, and of Woodland Heights Baptist Carla K. Sherman (Scott) of Church in Richmond, Va., for Sunset, Texas. He also is sur- the past 30 years. She studied vived by seven great-grand- the Bible and lived her life to children and two great-great- glorify the Lord, Jesus Christ. It grandchildren. He had many was her intense desire to be an devoted nieces and nephews in effective witness of Jesus resurVirginia. He served his country rection victory over the grave. well in World War II, rising to John 3:16 was one of her life the rank of staff sergeant and verses, “To be absent from the was a highly decorated combat body is to be present with the ter received and used by older audiences. “I think the reason is that it’s boring for kids, and they can sometimes get disruptive,” Robins said. “In our experience, it’s not something that kids will want to sit through, although they need to be involved in the emergency planning processes with their whole families.” Space for the Survivor Day Workshop is limited to the first 50 participants who apply. To register, visit www.survivorday.com.

Lord.” Visitation was held on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Perkins Baptist Church. A funeral service was held on Friday, September 6, 2013, at the Perkins Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, in hopes that their efforts this fall will be effective in winning America back to faith in Jesus Christ.

Edward Waldrop WALDROP, Edward M. 84, of Goochland, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. and Beatrice Waldrop; and two brothers, Douglas C. and Carrington W. Waldrop. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; children, Keith H. Waldrop (Jennifer), Sandra W. Williams (Eric), Leslie W. Farah (Ken) and Kenneth B. Waldrop (Lisa); five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry W. Waldrop; a sister, Phyllis Sikes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norman Funeral Home in Goochland, Va., was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 6, 2013, at the Smyrna Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church.

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American Legion Post 215 and the Post Auxillary at 3386 River Road West in Goochland will hold a special dinner and meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Post Hall to celebrate and recognize Goochland High School students sponsored by the Post at Boys and Girls State 2013 and their families. Numerous local officials who are Post members also will be on hand to congratulate these young Americans. For more information, call 804-708-0513.

September 12, 2013 Thursday, Sept. 12 Storytimes will be held at the Goochland Branch Library. Preschool Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Mother Goose Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. For more information, call 804-556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West.

and quilting are available. Just bring your supplies and join in the fellowship as participants sit and stitch in a relaxed group. No need to sign up, nothing to pay and no volunteering commitment required. See www.stfrancisva.org for directions or call Joan Neal at 804-338-8721 for more information. Monday, Sept. 16

whether in public school or home school, carries a full academic load: history, math, science, spelling, grammar, art, music and more. He or she may seem to have little time for plain old reading. Janice Campbell, homeschooling author and speaker, explains how extracurricular reading enhances student progress. She offers suggestions for what to read and guidance on how to nurture a love of reading from birth through high school. Campbell is the editor of “Virginia Homeschool Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Virginia and “Excellence in Literature” curriculum for grades 8-12, “Transcripts Made Easy and Get a Jump Start on College.” She is director of the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors. For more information, visit www.janice-campbell.com or www.everydayeducation.com.

Storytimes will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Toddler storytime begins at 10:15 a.m. for age 2 with an adult. Family storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for all ages. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road.

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia will hold Adult Study at the Rectory from 9:15 to 10:10 a.m. at 48 Cameron St.; Christian Education for Youth begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Rectory; Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30 a.m. St. John’s is located north of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 6 in Columbia.

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Toddler Storytime begins at 11 a.m. at the Goochland Branch Library for children who are 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 804556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West. Enticing Children to Read for Fun and Gain begins at 7 p.m.at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Your child,

Storytimes will be held at the Goochland Branch Library. Preschool Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Mother Goose Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult.

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right fit’ for the editor’s seat,” RSN managing editor Melody Kinser said. “Without a doubt, Roslyn is that person. She will bring a unique style in her coverage and welcomes reader input and feedback.” Since joining Powhatan Today, Ryan has been recognized with several Virginia Press Association honors, including awards for sports writing, feature writing and page design. In 2011, she was also named to Editor and Publisher Magazine’s list of the industry’s “Top 25 Under 35.” “I have always considered myself tremendously lucky to be able to work in community journalism,” Ryan said. “Your

job is basically to get to know people and share their stories. Even on the days when it’s challenging, I can’t imagine anything I would rather do.” A native of Richmond, Ryan received her undergraduate degree in anthropology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2001 and went on to complete post-graduate work in documentary writing at the SALT Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. She has made her home in Powhatan, where she lives with her husband Jason, since 2002. Ryan can be contacted at 804-339-7956. — Staff Report

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continued from > page 1 publisher Joy Monopoli in launching Cumberland Today in 2011. She has served as the monthly’s editor since it first “hit the streets.” “We are confident Roslyn will bring enthusiasm and an exciting approach to the Gazette,” Monopoli said. “She is energetic and a true ‘people person.’ She is in her element when she is out and about, meeting and talking with members of the communities we serve.” “Since the retirement of Ken Odor, we have been looking for what we consider ‘the

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CALENDAR: Community Events For more information, call 804-556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West. Friday, Sept. 20 St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia will hold a healing service at 7 p.m., providing a time to heal through prayers, meditation, hymns and laying on of hands. St. John’s is located north of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 6 in Columbia.

www.goochlandgazette.com is located north of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 6 in Columbia. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service at the Rectory at 48 Cameron St. Saturday, Sept. 28

Columbia Community BBQ will be sponsored by Columbia churches. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. at the Catholic Fellowship Hall and Episcopal Rectory Lawn at 48 Cameron St. Food and entertainment is from 2 to 4 p.m. The closSunday, Sept. 22 ing service will be at 4 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church conducted by Rising Mount in Columbia Holy Eucharist Zion Church. begins at 10:30 a.m. St. John’s

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia Adult Study is from 9:15 to 10:10 a.m. at Rectory, 48 Cameron St.; Christian Education for Youth begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Rectory; Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30 a.m. St. John’s is located north of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 6 in Columbia.

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Goochland Gazette’s new editor, Roslyn Ryan, is here for you, your community By Melody Kinser, Managing Editor When Ken Odor decided to tinue to make their home. retire earlier this year as editor of The enthusiasm and energy The Goochland Gazette, we had a Roslyn is bringing to Goochland goal in what we wanted to fill the will become evident immediately. position. And that person had to She will be a visible and very be what we at Richmond Suburban hands-on editor. News consider “the right fit.” Well, You, the readers, will find her we didn’t have to look very accessible and far: We have named Roslyn Ryan brings a c c o m m o d a t i n g . some strengths Roslyn Ryan to lead But don’t think her to Goochland that the news direction of “girl next door” kind you will welcome. your weekly newspademeanor means she Whether she’s per. won’t tackle the tough Since 2005, she has covering government assignments. She will or in your kitchen been a familiar face be all over them withdoing an interview, in Powhatan County out any hesitation. when she joined the Roslyn will deliver the She brings staff of Powhatan story you want – and some strengths to need – to read. Today as sports ediGoochland that tor. She moved into you will welcome. the editor’s seat there in 2007. Whether she’s covering governAnd she joined with RSN pub- ment or in your kitchen doing lisher Joy Monopoli in launching an interview, Roslyn will deliver Cumberland Today in 2011. the story you want — and need Yes, you’ve already seen some — to read. of this information on today’s We’re pleased to have Roslyn front page. But we want you to take the reins, because we know know your new editor. your news needs will be met with With Roslyn, you will find a a professional and compelling kind soul, who has an incredible approach. wit and true sense of community. We hope you will join with Hey, she’s your neighbor. In 2002, us in welcoming Roslyn Ryan to she moved to Powhatan, where Goochland County. She’s there for she and her husband Jason con- you.

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Letter to the Editor Writer: Iraq, Afghanistan wars tied to religion In Genesis 22:3, 12 and 16, God refers to Isaac as Abraham’s only son. God never said this because it isn’t true. His first-born son was Ishmael,

son of Hagar, and beginner of the Islamic religion. (See Genesis 16:3) Three times in Genesis 17 and 21 God promises to make Ishmael’s 12 sons into a great nation. Jews and Christians would like to forget Ishmael. I read that Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion.

In the 1995 “Gulf War,” the U.S. killed 110,000 Islamics to keep our oil supply flowing. Their families will not forget this. This may have brought on 9/11. The Iraq and Afghanistan wars are at least in part religious wars. Straughan Richardson Henrico

Feed Goochland Club launches food drive

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Goochland High School juniors Matthew Ashley, left, Carson Sylvester, Michael Nadder and Raleigh Marria launched their second food donation drive to benefit the Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services (GFCFS) at Friday’s first home varsity football game against Fork Union Military Academy. The “Feed Goochland Club” helps stock the shelves of the Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services Food Bank. The pantry is especially in need of peanut butter, canned fruit, vegetables, tuna and soup, macaroni and cheese and pasta.

Free Clinic seeks recipes Contributed Report

The Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services invites members of the community to share their favorite recipes with the organization’s supporters and clients. Starting this month with applesauce, GFCFS will post a featured food item from its food pantry on Facebook and ask its FB friends and others to share their favorite recipe that uses the item as a main ingredient. The recipe that receives the most likes during the month will be printed for distribution to clients at the Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is looking for easy recipes that do not include exotic or expensive items, but include items that many clients

would be able to easily access. NOTE: The recipe must original or be properly credited to the original source and available to be used in a public forum such as the GFCFS website, GFCFS Facebook page, print and other forms for information distribution. Here are a few items regularly available at the food pantry: canned pinto beans, canned Great Northern beans, canned kidney beans, canned corn, canned green beans, pasta, condensed canned soup, macaroni and cheese, cornbread or biscuit or muffin mix, bread, and frozen meat (varies). For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/gfcfs#!/ notes/goochland-free-clinic-family-services/food-pantry/calls-forrecipes/612674655443815.

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St. Francis Episcopal Church at 1484 Hockett Rd. in Manakin-Sabot is sponsoring Kindred Spirits, a group needlework night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every other Friday, beginning Sept. 13. All skill levels are welcome to come and practice your needlework or learn a new skill. Mentors in knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross-stitch and quilting are available. Just bring your supplies and join in the fellowship as participants sit and stitch in a relaxed group. No need to sign up, nothing to pay and no volunteering commitment required. See www.stfrancisva.org for directions or call Joan Neal at 804-338-8721 for more information.

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Big Hoo-Yah Challenge tests participants’ sense of teamwork By Korey Hughes Special Correspondent

Fitness enthusiasts will soon test their endurances during the Big Hoo-Yah Challenge. The race event, which includes both natural and man-made obstacles, will get underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Westview on the James at 1231 West View Road in Goochland. John McGuire is the owner of SEAL Team Physical Training and the organizer of the Big Hoo-Yah Challenge. McGuire, who was a Navy SEAL E-6 for 10 years, explained the competition’s aims. “It’s kind of like a race with six-plus miles of team-based obstacles,” McGuire said. “It encourages teamwork and leadership, and there is nothing better than teamwork to bring out the best in people.” “I try to bring out things about the military during the race, such as teamwork and camaraderie. Sometimes, one guy is strong, and another needs someone to help them out.” 2013 marks the fourth year that the fitness challenge has been held at Westview on the James. McGuire said he is happy that he can bring it to Goochland because he enjoys the county’s wide open spaces. “One thing about Goochland is that it’s just beautiful out there,” McGuire said. “There aren’t all these skyscrapers, and I like being outdoors.” McGuire said that the Big Hoo-Yah Challenge is a fam-

ily-friendly race. In fact, competitors who are under 18 can run it with a participating parent, but McGuire said he recommends that younger racers shouldn’t be under age 15. And, what’s the story behind the event’s catchy name? Well, according to McGuire, it was inspired by a saying that he first heard during his time in the Navy SEALs. “In Navy SEALs training, they say ‘hoo-yah,’ ” McGuire said. “There are lots of definitions for it, but, really, it’s a meaningless expression.” “But, on any team, it takes everyone to win and one guy to mess it up, so if one guy is complaining or has a negative attitude, then everyone does. So, the SEALs say hoo-yah to keep up the camaraderie.” Proceeds from the event will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation and One Team One Fight. McGuire said that people don’t have to participate in the Big Hoo-Yah Challenge if they want to donate those causes. He also described the terrain that people will encounter during the race. “What’s interesting about it are the views,” McGuire said. “There’s a nice lake that we run by.” “We run through the trails with some steep hills and some gradual hills. But, you can run uphill at your own pace.” Racers also will be treated to a post-race hose-down courtesy of the Goochland and Northern Virginia-based fire personnel. “Those guys are heroes too, and they come out there and help us out,” McGuire said.

“But, people crawl through the mud, and they really appreciate it.” By day’s end, awards will be presented for in several categories. They include the top three overall finishers, top three men’s teams, top three women’s teams, top three coed teams, top three masters teams, which include participants over age 50, top fundraising team for the Navy SEAL Foundation, best spirit award and best team name. McGuire said that members of the Navy SEAL Foundation will attend the award ceremony. He provided tips to help participants complete the Big Hoo-Yah Challenge. “Number one: Have a positive attitude because life is too short,” McGuire said. “Number two: Listen to your body and go at your pace.” “Number three: If an obstacle doesn’t seem safe to you, don’t complete it. Number four: You should drink water throughout the race, and stay hydrated.” “And, number five: Use teamwork and communication, because it will be an experience that people will never forget,” McGuire added. Online registration ends at midnight on Friday, Sept. 13. In-person registration will take place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on race day. The registration fee for a team of three participants is $120 per person, while the registration fee for individual participants is $125 each. For more information or to register, visit www.thebighooyah.com.

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A plan to park off-duty school buses in the student parking lot at Goochland High School could save the county $90.000. Photo courtesy of Susan Jones

Buses continued from > page 1 Plan of Development (POD) guidelines were not adequate to address water runoff issues on Thexton’s property. “After the county was non-responsive to my concerns, after seven months of legal maneuvering by the by Goochland County attorney and Benedictine in delaying and avoiding the BZA hearing of my complaint . . . last Monday I was heard and the BZA ruled unanimously in my favor,” Thexton said. “For the county attorney and your staff to assist Benedictine in proceeding on the work on a POD, even though my neighbors and I had appealed to the BZA, has permitted damages to occur needlessly,” Thexton said. He told the Goochland County Board of Supervisors those deficiencies should have been considered long before any work was approved. The repercussions of that ruling were not immediately apparent, but Thexton’s wife quickly reminded him that victories are often best perceived in the eyes of the beholder. “Do we still have water under our house?” she asked.

Since the ruling, the county has contacted Thexton to schedule a meeting, their first response to his concerns in his estimation. “It’s about time for the leaders of Goochland County to put an end to the nonsense, the waste of staff time, the squandered taxpayer resources, and compel compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, as would be done with any other development,” Thexton concluded. Six months on the job, Goochland County Public Schools superintendent James Lane delivered a progress report to supervisors filled with good news. Unlike neighboring jurisdictions, Goochland students have been back in class for two weeks, and Lane said the opening went smoothly. The opening was among a list of 25 successes that Lane identified for the supervisors. “It’s an exciting time to be in the schools,” Lane said. For starters, there’s a new budget process in place for this year’s discussion. There’s also a new JROTC Marine program approved at the high school, and there are a number of new courses being provided in Goochland schools.

The system also will benefit from a $450,000 grant from Gov. Bob McDonnell that will reward expert teachers with a $5,000 bonus. Lane said $90,000 allotted for a new parking lot adjacent to the high school campus to park buses will not be necessary at this time. Lane said the school plans to park off-duty buses in the student parking lot. The new bus garage will open Sept. 25 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “We want to try something different before we spend the county’s money,” Lane said. “We have a lot of empty spaces in the student lot. We’re not saying the $90,000 is not needed and we are asking that you reserve those funds for us.” Lane said he, the Goochland County School Board and staff have reviewed 200 of the system’s 300 regulations and policies since he arrived on the job. The School Board has approved new mission guidelines that better reflect the vision of the positive impact that the system seeks to make on its students. Lane also said a new honor system is being drafted for Goochland schools.

Pamela Williams and Kevin Bailey to be married this month

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Bailey of Mechanicsville are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Charles

Kevin Bailey, to Pamela Marie Williams, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Williams of Goochland. Kevin is a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and is

employed by Aces Inc. Pamela is a graduate of Goochland High School and is a Certified Medical Therapist. A September wedding is planned.

Randolph Elementary teachers attend innovative science training Contributed Report

Teachers from Randolph Elementary School spent their summer in an innovative program designed to change how science is taught across Virginia. Elizabeth Ferguson and Sara Rowan from were selected for the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA), which kicked off with a four-week Elementary Science Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Funded by a $34 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the program is intended to shift science instruction from the traditional teacher-led classroom to a hands-on, problem-based learning lab. Teachers also are awarded a $5,000 stipend, $1,000 for classroom supplies and an all-expense-paid trip to the Virginia Association of Science Teachers Professional Development Institute in the fall. Additionally, each teacher is assigned a master teacher to provide mentoring throughout the school year.

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Randolph Elementary School teachers Elizabeth Ferguson and Sara Rowan recently took part in a program designed to change how science is taught across the commonwealth.

VISTA also offers free professional development for new middle and high school science teachers and district science coordinators.

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Benedictine opens its doors in Goochland Headmaster Grapes looks back â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and forward By Ken Odor Special Correspondent

Cadets change classes at Benedictine.

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meeting where the board voted to defer a vote on the CUP until after the fall election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a political victory for us,â&#x20AC;? said Grapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We needed it deferred,â&#x20AC;? he said, explaining that the board members could vote their consciences after the election was won or lost. To act before or after the election was a contentious issue at the time, with retiring District 5 member Jim Eads arguing that the supervisors should not postpone the vote until after the election and once done so then to delay the vote until the new board was seated in January 2012. Earlier in July 2011 the Goochland Planning Commission approved the CUP by a 6-3 vote after a lengthy public hearing. But last week the special nature of a military school in Goochland was evident as Grapes spoke with cadets changing classes, admonishing several to get their uniforms squared

away when he spotted a shirt tail hanging out, or talking with an individual cadet to encourage him to complete a task. Grapes said again, as he has all along, that the move to Goochland was crucial to maintain the viability of the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us to remain competitive in the private school market we had to offer a holistic campus,â&#x20AC;? he explained, calling the new site â&#x20AC;&#x153;a unique opportunity for an academic campus,â&#x20AC;? with its nearby access to Route 288 a big factor. Private education is a business, said Grapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to grow or die.â&#x20AC;? Sharing their location with the monks at the Abbey (two are part of the school faculty) also is a factor, said Grapes, drawing a military parallel to explain the importance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the leaders are out in front the battle is won,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without our spiritual see Grapes > page 10

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Benedictine continued from > page 1 General Ken Cuccinelli. In his opening remarks, Cuccinelli said he admired the fact that the Catholic tradition of molding young men into men of conscience and discipline continues at Benedictine. “I also admire what headmaster Jesse Grapes says about his school,” Cuccinelli said. “He said, ‘Somebody has to answer the call to make real men of faith, those who are selfless and self-disciplined,’ which is a quote you might expect from a Marine, but a certainly very appropriate one in a school inspired by St. Benedict. Benedictine is a place

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where young men grow in their respect for God and for all his creation.” Like Grapes, Cuccinelli is a devout Catholic. “Benedictine also teaches young men, who aren’t often noted for their humility you may have noticed, to be humble servants, not just of God but of their fellow man,” Cuccinelli said. “That’s because no man can lead who hasn’t served.” Cuccinelli also said he appreciates the impact that Benedictine has had throughout the state. “Benedictine’s played an important role in this community in the Richmond area and in the entire Commonwealth in the last hundred years by

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building men of character and providing leaders when they were needed the most across our society and that tradition doesn’t change with this new campus,” he said. “It changes location perhaps, but that tradition doesn’t change with this new campus. The commitment of that tradition is only growing stronger from here.” Father Adrian Harmening, who has been associated with Benedictine for more than 60 years and has served as the school’s principal and is the head of the monastic order at Benedictine, gave the closing prayer. “Today we ask God’s blessing on this new site of Benedictine, which is a center of seeking, learning and teaching what is true,” he said. During the new campus kickoff celebration, alumni and current cadets spoke with pride about the special day in Benedictine’s history. “Oh, it’s a great day and it’s one we’ve been looking forward to for years,” said 90-year-old Andrew Metz of Richmond, a member of the Benedictine Class of 1941. Frank Wyatt, 86, of Henrico County and member of the Benedictine Class of 1944, spoke in a similar vein. “I wasn’t in favor of the move

side we’re just another military school. Being a Catholic military school is unique.” Grapes countered criticism that predicted that enrollment and alumni fundraising would suffer as a result of the move. With a freshman class of 66, Grapes said the school has maintained or gained enrollment during the recession years, whereas many private schools have seen declines. “We’ve done well in a difficult time nationally,” he said,

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Tony Craven, left, of Midlothian, a member of the Benedictine Class of 1975, joins Liz Warren of Henrico County, whose husband Doug Warren also is a member of the Benedictine Class of 1975, in a chat with Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli during the Sept. 6 campus kickoff ceremony at the school’s new location on River Road in Goochland County.

until I came out here and saw the facilities and what they’ve done,” Wyatt said. “I think it’s the right thing to do and I’m really pleased.” Doug Scheibe, director of advancement for Benedictine, said the enrollment for this year is 275 students in grades 9 through 12 at the all-male military school. Nate Poole, a 16-year-old sophomore from Midlothian, had the honor of accepting the American flag that the corps carried in relay fashion from the old campus and hoisting it up the

flagpole at the new campus. “I have a longstanding tradition of my family of everybody going to Benedictine and it’s definitely going to be hard and it’s different, but I think it’s truly good for the school, especially with the new technology coming in and a lot more being able to be done out here,” Poole said. “I think it should be good but I’m, of course, going to miss the old school.” Dressed in his football uniform, junior Julian Johnson of Chesterfield County sang the Star Spangled Banner at the cer-

emony before heading off to join his teammates in a game against visiting Woodberry Forest. “It’s the most amazing thing that I can do to help my country,” Johnson said of singing the national anthem. As the ceremony came to an end and the cadet corps dispersed, 14-year-old freshman Cole Parker of Henrico may have put the day in the most poignant perspective as he headed inside to put away one of the school’s flags: “Although the building’s changed, the tradition has stayed the same.”

adding that the school raised $3 million during the lengthy approval process. Move or no move, Grapes said his goal has always been the same: Improving the quality of education for the cadets. “What we do is important — where we do it is less important,” he said, while maintaining that the move to Goochland will “secure us another century of success in the Richmond area.” Did he ever become discouraged that the move would take place? “I never once had a doubt,” said Grapes, citing the favorable

outcomes to the procedural and legal challenges the school has faced so far. Reverting once more to his military background, Grapes recalled the standard Marine response expected of a recruit, which is a loud “Outstanding!” “Remain positive and focus on your mission and you will be victorious,” is key, said the headmaster. Still to come are the completion of a new practice athletic field and construction of a wrestling and weight training facility. And by December 2015

Grapes said he hopes to see the completion of a new $9 million gymnasium in time for the 50th anniversary of the school’s annual basketball tournament. The school held its first day of classes the Tuesday after Labor Day and a celebration of its opening in Goochland was held Friday before the football game against Woodberry Forest. The cadets marched from the old school in Richmond out to Goochland, where Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli addressed the gathering before the kickoff.

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Amending Goochland County’s ordinances regarding barking dogs and their impact on neighbors is — apparently — easier said than done. More than two dozen loyal dog owners turned out for a public hearing last week to express their distaste for revised measures, which they perceived as threats to their right to own and keep numerous dogs in a rural county. “I love my dogs and I like my neighbors. Don’t make me choose between them,” according to one resident who said no ordinance could replace the much simpler solution of neighbor-on-neighbor solutions. Many who spoke in opposition to the changes questioned the reasoning that prompted another re-examination of the county’s current code regarding noise. County administrator Rebecca Dickson explained the current ordinances are conflicting and, in some cases, unconstitutional. She said they did not offer complainants an avenue to seek resolution in cases of excessive noise due to barking dogs. Another speaker noted the existence of 226 kennels in the county, but that number could be misleading. Many owners of multiple dogs opt to purchase the kennel license because it costs less than tagging each of their dogs. Many of the residents said they maintained packs of dogs for hunting and said Goochland tradition established and protects their rights

ment is supposed to work. You’re supposed to listen to the people, listen to their comments, hear what’s on their minds, and then take that in to account as we are making decisions,” Peterson said. “If we don’t get it right it’s not because we’re not trying,” “The issues we’ve heard here tonight, quite frankly, some of the board members and staff members haven’t considered so it’s new information. This board is open to feedback from the citizens, no matter what channel they choose to use,” Peterson said. Sales reiterated the reason why the matter was being addressed. “The problem with the existing law, as expressed by our Commonwealth’s Attorney, it was constitutionally vague and unenforceable. That needed to be changed,” he said. There was an effort to give some parameters. As presented, the new provision would exempt service animals from the noise regula-

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tions and would not apply to licensed kennels as described in 3-1 in the county code, Sales said. It’s a broad definition of the term kennel and would include most operations in the county. In addition, the process was simplified with the elimination of the two-party requirements for complaints. The new ordinance also would change violations from criminal to civil status with a $100 maximum accompanying fine. “The more certain you are with parameters, the easier you make it for a citizen to win a case,” Sales said. He said hunting activity would be protected. “That does not address some of the concerns you’ve heard tonight — the ones you’ve received from emails,” see Dog Laws > page 16

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as dog owners. County attorney Norman Sales presented the supervisors with options, including a change in the definition of kennels or the exclusion of all established kennels in the county. He also suggested the current ordinance requiring two separate complaints before action can be initiated be changed to allow for one neighbor’s objection. Some speakers hinted that policy could be abused and promote vendetta type actions by neighbors who don’t get along well. “If you are in a subdivision, the two-person approach may be applicable. If there’s no one else in proximity, how does that one person get relief from a legitimate claim?” Minnick asked. Chairman Ken Peterson recognized that this matter would not be concluded at the Tuesday, Sept. 3, session. “This is the way govern-

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Bulldogs run over Fork Union, 52-35 By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

Three Goochland running backs combined for more than 500 yards of offense to lead the Bulldogs to a 52-35 victory over visiting Fork Union Military Academy last week. Jaylen Allen led the trio with 176 yards on 10 carries. David Dyer added another 119 and Taivon Fox was close behind with 94 yard on seven carries and another 121 yards in pass receptions. “I was really proud of the way these kids stepped up and played tonight,” Goochland coach Joe Fowler said after the win. After a slow start last week, the Bulldogs wasted no time getting their offense started against FUMA as they took the opening kickoff and drove down the field with a series of signature Goochland runs. When the drive stalled inside the visitors’ 10-yard line, Raleigh Marria booted a 15 yard field goal. The Blue Devils answered on their initial possession as quarterback Sam Allen led a ground-based drive that resulted in a touchdown when running back Rashon Torrence scored from 12 yards out to put FUMA up 7-3. Goochland was determined to stay out front, however, and responded with three more scoring drives in the first half. Allen was the first to strike for the Bulldogs – his 29-yard run gave them a 9-7 lead in the first quarter. He broke free for a 74-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. A twopoint conversion made it 17-7. After Calvin Martin scored on a 7-yard run just before half time, the Bulldogs looked to have comfortable 24-7 lead at the break.

But Fork Union was not going to roll over and play dead. After Allen got his third score of the evening on a 5yard run, the Blue Devils answered immediately with a 71-yard kickoff return to make it 38-28. The tit-for-tat scoring continued. After Dyer ran it in for Goochland from the 15-yard line, Fork Union responded with a 43-yard touchdown pass from Allen to Charles Clardy to stay within 10 points at 45-35. Fox got the final score on a 50-yard run to give to give the Bulldogs a 52-35 edge. The clock ran out before the Blue Devils could find their way back to the end zone. On a night when it seemed no lead was safe, Blue Devil coach Brian Hurlocker felt the final could have been closer. “I don’t know how many times we got in the red zone and ended up backed up to our 40-yard line,” Hurlocker said. “We fought and I’m proud of them for that, but we kept shooting ourselves in the foot.” After less week’s disappointing performance, Fowler liked the way his team stayed together after the Blue Devils came out and scored two quick second half touchdowns. “I was thrilled with the way our kids stuck together in the second half when they punched in two touchdowns and a 17 point lead was suddenly a 3 point lead,” he said. Fowler said he was also pleased with his wide receiver play, and noted that quarterPhotos by Jim Ridolphi back Reid Chenault showed Top: Goochland’s Jaylen Allen (8) had a breakout night in the Bulldogs’ 52-35 victory over Fork Union Military Academy Friday significant improvement. night with 10 carries for 176 yards and four touchdowns. Bottom left: David Dyer (7) gained 119 yards and scored a touchdown “He did a great job of hanfor Goochland. Bottom right: Taivon Fox (21) finished with 94 yards rushing, 121 yards receiving and two touchdowns. dling the offense and managing Fork Union made it utes – on a 27-yard run by the Bulldogs recovered for a 67-yard touchdown to things,” Fowler said. “When he uncomfortable at the opening Torrence and a 50-yard run by and regained the initiative. give the Bulldogs a 10-point got his opportunities to throw Quarterback Reid Chenault lead, 31-21, going into the final the ball, he made the most of the second half, scoring two Allen – to close to 24-21. of it.” After the initial shock, connected with Taivon Fox stanza. touchdowns in as many min-

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Slow start trips up Cadets in home opener By Weldon Bradshaw Special Correspondent

Spotting a very good football team three quick touchdowns is no way to begin a Friday afternoon. That’s the fate that befell the Benedictine Cadets, however, in their first home game since the school moved to its new location off River Road in Eastern Goochland County. Woodberry Forest looked unstoppable early on, racked up two first-quarter touchdowns, pushed across another early in the second, then fended off an inspired effort after halftime to take a 21-7 victory at Bobby Ross Stadium. “We just didn’t finish some drives offensively,” said Benedictine coach Greg Lilly. “Penalties hurt us from a defensive standpoint.” Lilly saluted his opponent. “Hats off to Woodberry Forest,” he said. “They came out and executed early. We didn’t. It’s hard to come back from 21-nothing.” In the first quarter, the Tigers (1-0) ran 21 offensive plays for 171 yards. James Hewell, a 6-foot-1, 206-pound senior, scored on a 1-yard run 3:32 into the game

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Left, the ball falls just out of the reach of Benedictine receiver Scott Bracey (9) as Woodberry Forest’s Nathaniel Tyrell (21) defends during the first half of Benedictine’s 21-7 loss to the visiting Tigers. Above, Benedictine’s Henry Sullivan (6) prepares to tackle Woodberry Forest’s Zack Roderick during the first half.

to culminate an 11-play, 73yard drive. After Woodberry stopped the Cadets three-and-out, the Tigers launched a penalty-riddled nine-play, 79-yard drive that ended when quarterback Hunter Etheridge found Christian Asher in the left cor-

ner of the end zone at 3:45. Two previous Etheridgeto-Asher TD passes on that drive were nullified by holding and illegal motion penalties, respectively. The Tigers held fast on the next series, then traveled 68 yards in four plays, the last a

48-yard sprint off the right side by Harold Minor on the first snap of the second quarter. “I was amazed how well we executed early,” said WF coach Clint Alexander. “With what happened and what we got, I thought it went well.”

Woodberry came at the Cadets (0-2) with many fresh bodies. Nine receivers caught 19 passes for 186 yards. Six backs rushed for another 200. Still, the home team refused to capitulate. Woodberry burned Benedictine on a 29-yard gain by Greer Martini on a fake punt on the next series, but the Cadets held fast defensively the rest of the way. The Cadets scored their lone touchdown on the second play of the fourth quarter when quarterback Bryce Hamilton connected with Scott Bracey

from 13 yards out to finish a nine-play, 63-yard drive that began when David Pilot recovered a fumbled punt. “The kids believed (in themselves) and fought for four quarters,” Lilly said. “We just need to clean some things up. We have to figure out our identity. Do we run the football or throw the football?” He challenged his defense to play fearlessly. “We don’t have enough guys swarming to the football,” he said. “I’m not sure if we’re tentative or nervous to make mistakes, but we’ll get it fixed.”

Goochland dominates Bluestone in girls’ volleyball victory By Sean Price Special Correspondent

When Goochland’s James River District rival Bluestone visited for a girls volleyball match Thursday, the Bulldogs served the Barons well – so well, in fact, that the visitors struggled to mount a viable challenge to Goochland’s dominance as Goochland swept Bluestone 3-0. Goochland team remains

undefeated after three matches – two at home. “The girls played pretty well. Our defense was pretty scrappy, and our offense was hitting the ball pretty well. We just need to keep working on our strategies of when to hit and/or tip the ball,” said Goochland coach Jennifer Erixon. “Our serving continues to be a strong point for us.” With respect to serving, Goochland senior Mesa Willis

served three straight aces to open the first set. The Bulldogs never yielded the lead, building a 10-point lead before the Barons regained their composure. Bluestone gamely held on throughout the match, calling a quick time-out to swap players in an effort to try to switch momentum its way, but it fell to the Bulldogs 25-16. Bluestone then startled Goochland with aggressive play at the start of the second set,

taking early control and jumping out to an early lead. But the Bulldogs rallied with the help of key blocks by junior Meghan Edwards and well-timed substitutions by Goochland coach Jennifer Erixon. The Bulldogs got aggressive themselves, maintaining a brutal pace that ground down the Barons as Goochland finished with a 2517 victory. Both teams played with greater consistency in the

third set. Neither team good get much distance on the other until some key blocks by Bulldog players turned the match in Goochland’s favor. Sydney Alvis led Goochland with six assists, seven kills, and four digs. Carly Plummer added five digs, and six kills; Mesa Willis had three aces, seven kills, and four digs; and Jesse Leroy had 13 digs. Despite the dominating performance against Bluestone,

Erixon said the Bulldogs have room for improvement. “The girls are always up for pushing themselves to the next level, and now we are working on bringing the intensity and drive from practice into each game,” Erixon said. “We lost four starters from last year, so we have almost a completely different starting lineup. We are continually working on communication, teamwork, and trust among each other.”

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