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Volume 55, Number 47 • December 3, 2009

Schools cut ten jobs next year Other cuts could include center-based gifted program, staggered start times By Amy Condra acondra@goochlandgazette.com

At last week’s school board meeting School Superintendent Linda Underwood presented several cost-cutting measures for both this year’s and next year’s budgets. These cuts are in response to the county’s projected revenue shortfall of $2.5 million this year and $5.4 million next year. County Administrator Rebecca Dickson has said that in 2011 local funding for schools will be cut by 15 percent, or $2.9 million, and the county is also asking schools to cut $650,000 from this year’s $27.1 million budget. Underwood has proposed the following cuts in order to compensate for shortfalls in this year’s budget: $128,000 from instruction, $9,000 from administration and $3,000 from maintenance. Cuts for 2010-11 are more drastic, and include eliminating 10 positions from the instructional budget, including four from the elementary schools and two each from the middle school, high school and the special education program. “We’re looking at services and programs, and when we reduce services and change programs, there is staff tied to that,” said Underwood. The central office will also cut a reading specialsee Schools> page 4

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Gene Miller holds fragments of old mailboxes that have been knocked down by passing cars at his house on Rockville Road. Miller has to stand in the road to check his mail.

Residents warn of dangerous road Last month’s deadly crash heightens concern By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

Following the Nov. 15 collision on Rockville Road that killed Jason Bumgarner, a group of area residents met last Friday to voice their concerns about the narrow, winding road. They say this two lane stretch has seen more than its share of fatal auto crashes.

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Bumgarner, 22, was killed when a vehicle driven by Michael Roberts allegedly crossed the center line and struck his car. Roberts, 36, has been charged with driving under the influence. Commonwealth’s Attorney Claiborne Stokes said Monday that the accident is still under investigation and additional charges may be filed. At an impromptu meeting at the home of Gene Miller, who lives next door to the Bumgarner family, the residents voiced their fears that if the road is not improved more

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fatal crashes may occur. The 11 locals who gathered at the Miller house said their recollection is that there have been seven fatal crashes on Rockville Road in the last 10 years. Goochland Sheriff Jim Agnew said his office’s records showed 28 total accidents and three fatalities since 2003. “That’s a lot of accidents for a small stretch of road,” said Agnew. see Road> page 3

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Goochland Elementary celebrates Thanksgiving

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Families and friends share the bounty at the GES Thanksgiving Feast. Above left, fourth grader Kisha Braxton enjoys the annual Goochland Elementary School Thanksgiving Feast with her stepdad Cornelius Ross. Above right, are Sharon Willms and her son Corwin, and Jackson Stull and his father Ivan.

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“I’m stuffed now,” exclaimed fourth-grader Courtney Overton last Tuesday after the yearly Thanksgiving Feast at Goochland Elementary School. “I had turkey, deer

meat, green beans, potatoes and Diet Pepsi,” she said. “It’s a tradition here at Goochland Elementary,” said Elsie Hill as she sat in the school’s office. Hill taught for 30 years at GES before retiring. She now works as a substitute for the school system.

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Jennifer Bocrie works in the central office but used to teach fifth grade at GES. She and Hill decided the holiday feast tradition must be at least 15 years old. “It was just the fifth grade when we started,” said Hill. “Then it spread to the whole school.” “Everyone comes together – we have fun,” said Stephanie Braxton, who came with her husband Cornelius to eat with their daughter Kisha. “It’s one of my favorite days of the whole year.” Braxton said the teachers send out a newsletter to the parents to help organize who will bring which dish. “All the food is brought from home,” said Braxton. Sharon Willms had to do double duty. She was eating with her son Corwin, a fourth-grader along with his friend Jackson Stull and his parents Ivan and Tammy. Then she had to go to the second grade to eat with her other son Hunter. Braxton said she brought candied yams and home made pound cake. “Kisha helped me make them,” she said.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) spokesperson Dawn Eichen said the agency’s records show five fatal crashes on Rockville Road between 1998 and 2008. Driving under the influence was the cause of two of those crashes, while driver inattention was cited in the other three. Rockville Road runs about two and a half miles, from its junction with Route 623 near the Field Day of the Past property to the border of Hanover County. The speed limit on Rockville is 45 miles per hour, with cautionary signs suggesting 35 mph where the road curves. Chuck Bent lives on Harvey Drive, which runs into Rockville Road. He said he tried to drive the stretch with

ble line and passing me,” said Thomas Henley. District 4 Supervisor Malvern R. “Rudy” Butler, who attended the meeting, said improvements to the road have been sought but that repeated cuts in VDOT budgets have prevented action being taken. He suggested residents and other concerned citizens write Delegate Bill Janis and State Senator Walter Stosch and urge them to come up with additional money for VDOT in the next session of the General Assembly. Miller said Bumgarner’s death brought the issue to a head for him. “He was my neighbor, the only one of the seven that I knew. It suddenly comes home,” said Miller. “How long are we going to wait?” asked Bent toward the end of the meeting. “About every half mile we’ve killed somebody on this road.”

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Eleven area residents turned out last week for a meeting at Gene Miller’s house on Rockville Road, concerned about the road’s safety. In the front row from left are: Linda Worsham, Carol Osborne, William Johnson, Wesley Henley and Sherry Henley. Back row: Frank Hardaway, Dottie Holcomb, Gene Miller, Thomas Henley, Charles Bent and Rudy Butler.

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his cruise control set on 45 mph and found it difficult to do so safely. Residents want the speed limit lowered and white line borders painted at the edges of the road to aid drivers. They said trucks with wide loads and large trucks and cars hug the center line of the narrow road, forcing other vehicles dangerously close to the ditch that lines most of the road on each side. “There’s nothing but the road and the ditch,” said Linda Worsham. “Lower speed limits could have reduced the fatalities,” said Bent. Frank Hardaway said increased police patrols would be effective in holding down speeding cars, which the residents say often exceed the 45 mph limit and pass where not permitted. “I’ve had two accidents from people crossing the dou-

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Schools continued from > page1 ist position, and schools are considering closing the gifted center, which would save $115,260 in salaries and $28,996 in transportation costs. “These are potential reductions,” said Underwood. “This is a list of the kinds of things we could do to reduce expenditures

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without impacting the instructional program to such a degree that we wouldn’t be giving kids what they need.” Goochland schools have been reviewing their Reduction in Force (RIF) policy, said Underwood. “When we pulled out that policy, it had been on the books a long time,” she said. “We handed it to our attorney and she looked at what other schools are doing

and started making changes. There were two criteria it had to meet: It had to be fair, and it had to be clear.” Two-day furloughs for employees with 200-day contracts have also been proposed, and would save $116,000. “We’re doing more with less stuff this year, and we’ll be doing more with less salary next year,” said Underwood.

At last week’s meeting Underwood also proposed staggering school times; right now, Goochland’s elementary and secondary schools begin and end at the same time. Staggering times could save $640,000 in transportation costs over three years. The schools have also made smaller reductions to the budget, such as opting not to purchase resources such as desks and text-

Santa Claus Calling Program The Goochland County Recreation Advisory Commission is sponsoring a Santa Claus calling program for County children age 8 and under. Please fill out this form for each child and return it to the Goochland Parks and Recreation Department, P.O. Box 910, Goochland Va. 23063. Phone calls will be made on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, between the hours 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Child’s Name _____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ Phone # _________________ Gender ____________ Age _________ Birth Date _______ School __________________ Grade _____________ Teacher’s Name _______________ Favorite Subject _____________________ Worst Subject __________________________ Mother’s Name ______________________ Father’s Name _________________________ Brother (s) Names and Ages __________________________________________________ Sister (s) Names and Ages ___________________________________________________ Child’s Pet (s) and Names ____________________________________________________ Any special events in child’s life this year _______________________________________ Child’s favorite activities ______________________ Child’s dislikes _________________ What good things has child done this year? ______________________________________ Areas needing improvement? _________________________________________________ List three things child will receive for Christmas __________________________________ Approximate time you would like Santa to call on Dec. 15 __________________________ Other information that you think would be helpful for Santa to know when talking with

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www.goochlandgazette.com books. Even with Underwood’s proposed cuts, schools are still about $1.5 million short of the county’s requested reductions. That difference could be made up by cutting 27 more positions. “Staff makes up 79% of our budget,” she said. “I don’t have anywhere to go except to staff; if we have to make more cuts, that’s where the money is.”

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Tips to avoid identity theft By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

Alumni of the Goochland Citizens’ Academy gathered Nov. 18 for a reunion and got an update on identity theft from Postal Inspectors M.J. Romano and D.M. McGinnis. “ID theft is the fastest growing crime,” said Romano in his presentation. Times have changed, and even putting up the flag on your mailbox to let your letter carrier know you have outgoing mail can be an invitation for mail thieves to steal. Since few people write letters these days, what they are likely to find in the mailbox are outgoing bills, and checks with your account number on them. The pair advised the audience to deposit mail only in official U.S. Postal mailboxes.rs But old-fashioned mail theft is not the main problem these days, said Romano and McGinnis. Other types

of identity theft are on the rise. “It’s easy – your information is out there,” said Romano. In Virginia identity theft affects about 80 citizens per 1,000. The postal inspectors offered the alumni a number of tips to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of identity theft: • Get rid of extra credit or unused credit cards. • Shred all preapproved credit applications. • Limit the personal information you give out, particularly over the telephone, and only do so when you initiate the contact. • Obtain a copy of your credit report each year and check it for accuracy. One alumnus said the presentation had left an impression on him: Clarence Leseur said he was now hesitant about going online and using a credit card. Besides the presentation on iden-

tity theft, the alumni had a chance to see some new equipment used by the Goochland Sheriff ’s Office, including some impressive weaponry and the department’s communications trailer. Sheriff Jim Agnew said a new Citizens’ Academy would be held this spring at a date to be determined. The course consists of a two-hour class one night each week for 10 weeks, as well as special activities such as ride-alongs with sheriff ’s deputies and a tour of the Henrico County Jail. For more information on how to avoid identity theft, visit the Metro Richmond ID Theft Task Force Web page at www.richmondIdtheft.com To inquire about the upcoming Goochland Citizens’ Academy, contact the Goochland Sherriff ’s Office at www.goochlandsheriff.org or call 556-5349.

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The perils of speed For many of us, last week’s holiday provided a welcome respite from the worries of daily life. We could shrug off our winter coats and pull up a chair to a table covered with celebratory standbys, surrounded by the easy camaraderie of friends and family. But for the family of Jason Bumgarner, Thanksgiving must have a paler, more painful affair. Their son, grandson, brother and cousin had been fatally struck down by a car only a few weeks earlier, causing an abrupt end to a life that had was only 22 years old. I have heard from many who are outraged by the circumstances surrounding Bumgarner’s death: The driver who allegedly caused the accident has been charged with driving under the influence. And those who live along Rockville Road, where the accident occurred, say that such accidents are much too common on the two-lane road. VDOT says that between 1998 and 2008 there were five fatal crashes on Rockville Road. And all of these crashes, these lost lives, were preventable; all of these crashes were caused either by drunk driving or driver inattention. Last Sunday I drove to Richmond from my father’s house in Smithfield. I took I10, a rural two-lane road that might as well have been the Autobahn, considering how fast most people were driving on it. Sports cars whipped their motors up to 95 in order to pass trucks, and then trucks rattled up to 85 to pass the odd aging Buick. By the time I got to I-95 I almost welcomed the grinding standstill caused by holiday traffic. Then, trying to find something to distract me from the start-stop lack of progress I was making toward home, I tuned to a story on NPR. People are almost childlike in their denial of the dangers of driving, said the reporter. Considering that the odds we will die on the road are not particularly low, he added, why do we take so many chances? Why was Michael Robert taking chances, by allegedly choosing to drink and drive? Why do other drivers decide to send a text while driving, or pass another car when they can’t see the road ahead, or let the speedometer rise to 10 or 15 miles over the speed limit? I don’t know why we do these things. But I do know, just as Bumgarner’s family knows, that we shouldn’t. What is maddening about Bumgarner’s death, about the deaths of other drivers on Rockville Road, is that they didn’t have to happen. Our culture seems to be one that encourages races, one that covets velocity and rewards speed. Until that speed propels one car into another, and two families into loss and despair. But as one of our readers commented this week, “SLOW DOWN. It is better to get where you are going late, than to not get there at all.” - Amy Condra

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Letting polo go a mistake? While reading Stan Domnick’s letter, “Letting polo go a mistake,” I found myself amazed at his focus. I, too, served on the GFFS board in the recent past, and polo entertainment was never the priority. The mission of GFFS and now GFCFS is to serve and help the citizens of Goochland County. The polo match was simply a means of fund raising. The polo match

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had reached the point where it was no longer doing that. On the other hand, programs such as the Rotary Clubsponsored symphony concerts are raising good funds. What the board continues to provide, through its leadership, are good services to our citizens—medical and dental services, affordable food and clothing, essential home repairs and financial support for heat and electricity, reading skills and GED test teaching—to name a few. So I disagree with Mr.

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of Richmond, Kasey and Daniel Hicks of Powhatan, and Alex Brandmahl of Goochland; great-granddaughters, Taylor and Charlie Skorupa. The family received friends on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A graveside service was conducted on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Centerville Fire and Rescue Squad Co. #3, 52 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, Va. 23103.

Audrey Williams Brandmahl, 75, of Goochland, went to be with the Lord Nov. 27, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 20, 1934 in San Pedro, Calif. Daughter of the late Charles L. Williams and Margaret Taylor Williams, she was married to the late Charles R. Brandmahl on May 15, 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Kristie Brandmahl Gee of Goochland; son, Charles Douglas Brandmahl and daughter-in-law, Sharon Jeffords Brandmahl of Goochland; grandchildren, Lindsay and Ryan Skorupa

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s Oliver Courtney gazed among the potential team members during the first days of practice, one glaring fact stared the Goochland head basketball coach in the face. “I have no returning players in this group,” Courtney said. “Not one of these guys has varsity experience. What experience we do have is on the football field.” The coach’s three top players and several potential starters were not available due to the extended football season as the Bulldogs entered the second round of playoffs. With the basketball opener then less than two weeks away, the situation for Courtney became more critical. “I’m not sure what we will do if the guys aren’t finished football by then,” Courtney said. The coach said he was hesitant to make cuts until he got his gridiron guys back. There’s no question the delay is just another challenge in a season that already presented its own set of obstacles. The Bulldogs are making their inaugural appearance in the Jefferson District, and Courtney knows it won’t be easy. “We begin the season with district play,” he said. “The competition will be better, the schedule will be harder, so we have a long way to go.” Last year’s all-district and region player Brandon Henry was one of the absent players by taking a turn on the football field playing safety for the Bulldogs. “It’s his first year playing football, so we’re anxious for him to get back on the court,” Courtney said. “I’m not sure what type of transaction he’ll need to work through to

get in basketball shape.” Henry will anchor a Bulldog attack that may not be as fast paced as recent editions. “We’ll run in specific spots, but we’ll need to work and be methodical in our attack this year,” Courtney said. “It won’t be run and gun all the time.” Joining Henry will be Willie Ezell, Jerry Turner and Kenny Johnson. “Willie played a lot for us last year and Kenny started some games, so we have some experience, but we still need to find a couple of more guys,” Courtney said. Joining last year’s nucleus are newcomers Tim Miller and Russell Bolling, both up from junior varsity. Bolling was the JV’s top rebounder last year, and Miller made a late season appearance with the varsity. “Miller worked out with us for about two weeks last year and spent some time on the varsity. We need for those guys to improve quickly and contribute in order for us to have success,” Courtney said. Courtney also pointed out that the squad will have to “play smart” and take of advantages of chances to “opportunity run.” The adversity of a new season, limited numbers and with district competition at the front end of the schedule doesn’t worry Courtney as much as you may expect. “We know it will be a challenge,” he said. “I told them it would be tough, but that’s okay. We’ll have to get some of these players to step up.” The coach will have more answers once his final lineup is set and he has a full roster. “I’ll decide what type of game we’ll play once I see who we’ll have in the lineup and how we’ll match up against the competition,” he said. The team also gets no

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favors with its opening schedule by not playing a home contest until their Dec. 11 matchup with Orange. On Friday the Bulldogs travel to Fluvanna, next Tuesday takes them to rival Powhatan then on to Monticello to finish out the trio of road games. “We’ve got our work cut out for us this year,” Courtney said. “Starting out with district games is something I’m not accustomed to.”

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United FC, Southern Virginia Soccer Club, Fredericksburg, Fluvanna, and Augusta. The Red Sox finished the tournament 4-0, outscoring their opponents 19-4. They defeated the MYSL Dominators in the championship game. “We won with hustle, drive, and teamwork all weekend” said Coach Kathy Grainer. The Green Tigers had a fantastic run losing only one game all season. “The girls exceeded their goals and had a great year,” said Coach Dusty Holcombe. “Most of all they had fun and made good friends”

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We love to hear from you. The Green Tigers defeated the MYSL Earthquakes in their championship game. Other GUSA teams also performed well over the weekend. The GUSA (Coed U14) Thunder and the GUSA (Girls

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U19) Bobcats (above) both made the tournament semifinals. The GUSA (Coed U10) Fire finished in sixth place. GUSA would like to thank all the players and coaches who made this season so successful.

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