11/24/2011 by Goochland Gazette

INSIDE Planning Commission thumbs down on UDAs > page 2

Volume 57, Number 46 • November 23, 2011

Underwood discusses bullying problem Problem occurs in all schools in the country By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com

Photo by Ken Odor

Goochland’s School Board members-elect, back from the Virginia School Board Association’s Convention in Williamsburg last week, are preparing for their first meeting in January. From left are Kevin Hazzard, Mike Payne, Beth Hardy, John Wright and John Lumpkins.

School Board-elect already in training By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

What does it feel like to be elected to the Goochland School Board? According to Kevin Hazzard, it ranks right up there with becoming a parent. “The only thing like it was when my first child was born,” said District 2 School Board member-elect Hazzard, describing

INDEX

Calendar 16 Classifieds 17-19 Letters 6 Local Exchange 10

how he felt on Election Night. “I’m really, really excited about this,” said John Wright, elected in District 5 to replace Maxwell Cisne, who did not run for re-election. “There’s a mild amount of trepidation,” added Wright, in a group interview with the Gazette last Friday. That’s not hard to understand, since the five new members have little more than a month to prepare for their first meeting

Obituaries Opinion Sports TV Listings

9 6 13 14-16

(scheduled for Jan. 3), where they’ll elect a chair and vice-chair and take care of other organizational matters before taking on the elephant in the room – the Schools budget, due to be presented to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 2. Beth Hardy, who won over Phil Davis in District 4 where Andrew Meng did not seek see New School Board > page 5

Bullying is a problem in every public school in Goochland County, according to School Superintendent Linda Underwood. “Bullying is also a problem in every school in this country,” she added. “It starts in elementary schools with children teasing one another and calling each other names. As they grow older, it can take many other forms. “Today, the Internet and Web sites like Face book are probably our biggest problem,” Underwood added. “When a kid leaves school and goes home, we can’t control what they say On-line or who they say it to.” Another problem educators have to deal with concerning bullying is the home environment an individual is raised in. “A lot of bullying problems start in the home,” she

SPORTS

NEWS

Bulldogs fly past playoff opponent

Christmas Mother in high demand in 2011

> page 13

> page 4

Underwood

said. “Sometimes the kids are bullied themselves and thus view their actions as normal. We have a major problem trying to reach a student who is considered a bully when his parents approve of and encourage his or her actions.” Educating students, teachers and parents about bullying starts in the elementary schools and continues through high school. “Our elementary school teachers are constantly talking with their students about bullying,” she continued. “We have group and one-to-one discussions, a lot of posters on the subject, and special assemblies with skits and role see Bullying > page 4

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

Antiques, Handmade Items, Direct Sellers

Open Year Round Fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 9-5

FARMERS & FLEA MARKET Located behind BIG SAWMILL off Rt 25O, East of Zion Crossroads

For More Information • 434-906-4138 “Something for Everyone – including the kitchen sink”

Get Christmas

CASH

GOLD

8101 Staples Mill Road • Wistar Center • 266-0600

BUGGY TOP BARNS Brown Motor Parts, Inc. Rt. 6 & 45 at George’s Tavern

10%OFF upto $250in

5285 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063

FREE options

onallcustom built& instockbarns.

(804) 457-4495 Hours: M-F 8am-6pm • Sales after hours by Appt. “Southside Virginia’s Oldest Storage Shed Manufacturer”

8'x8' ........................... $1,000 8'x12' ......................... $1,300 10'x12' ....................... $1,650 10'x16' ....................... $1,950 10'x20' ....................... $2,350 12'x16' ....................... $2,350 12'x20' ....................... $2,850

AUTO PARTS

SALES & SERVICE

Price Includes tax, delivery and set-up on blocks. • Custom built to your specifications • All sizes available 8' x 8' to 12' x 32' • We also build garages, carports, pole buildings and horse sheds.

SALES & SERVICE

• All Makes & Models of Auto,Truck & Tractor Parts • Hydraulic Hose • Lawn Tractors • Compact and Utility Tractors, up to 75 hp • Saws and • Trimmers

Full Service Department VA State Inspections

Highway 60, 1/2 Mile West of Cumberland Courthouse, Virginia

PHONE 492-4444 www.BuggyTop.com

Email us community news at news@goochlandgazette.com

YOU READ THIS, SO WILL THOUSANDS OF OTHERS. CALL

746-1235 TO PLACE YOUR AD!

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

Want more? Visit us on the web at

www.goochlandgazette.com

UDAs are DOA at Planning Commission By Jim Ridolphi news@goochlandgazette.com

The Goochland Planning Commission delivered a strong message by denying a recommendation to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan by including designated areas for state mandated Urban Development Areas (UDAs). There was no support at last week’s meeting for a plan prepared by the Planning Department at the request of the Board of Supervisors. During several community meetings, opposition had been united in its objection to what has been described as new urbanism. In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law requiring localities to designate areas for concentrated development with higher density and mixed-use commercial and residential development. Reacting to opposition by most speakers, the Planning Commission deferred the motion for 60 days at its September meeting and instructed planners to minimize the required number of acres to meet state guidelines. UDAs are designed to maximize existing infrastructure including water and sewer and utilize already in place transportation routes. In most cases, that means higher density mixed-use development. County planner Tom Coleman, working with a VDOT funded consultant, created a preliminary plan that identified areas in the Courthouse and Centerville areas that would meet UDA requirements. Those plans included enough area to accommodate growth for the next 10 to 20 years. After several community meetings, it was clear citizens objected to state mandated planning, and commission members voiced little support for a proposal to adjust the county’s Comprehensive Plan to accommodate UDAs. While the original intent of the legislation was a clear effort to eliminate sprawl, produce walkable connected communities and utilize existing services, many citizens said the one size fits all plan wasn’t workable in Goochland County. Commissioner James Melton said the county’s school system would be overwhelmed by such concentrated growth,

Photo by Jim Ridolphi

Resident Ron Brady urged the PC to listen to that little voice in their heads and deny recomendation of changes to the Comp Plan that would accomodate the state mandated UDA requirement.

and other members agreed. Coleman reminded panel members that establishing the zones would not guarantee that development would follow and any development would be market driven. Planning Commission Chair Courtney Hyers said plans announced recently to redevelop the Innsbrook area in Henrico would pose stiff competition for the Goochland market. “They’re talking about thousands of apartments and additional commercial space,” Hyers said. She also expressed concern that the proposed areas would jeopardize Goochland’s flourishing equestrian community. Ty Querry said in addition to the school system the county’s emergency services were also not equipped to accommodate such concentrated development. “Financially we are not ready to do this,” Querry said. Several citizens who attended last week’s meeting echoed those sentiments. “So now our planning commission is being asked to recommend amending our comprehensive plan to the Board of Supervisors when a preponderance of residents, county officials and state legislators are opposed to it and are

actively working to repeal the bill that created the whole mess, “ said resident Pat Hendy. “A vote allowing this is more consequential than the Tuckahoe Creek Service District,” she added. Governor McDonnell has appointed a special advisory committee to study the possible repeal of the bill or adjusting it to make UDAs optional. In addition, attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has included that goal in his legislative agenda. Ron Brady said the panel should listen to the residents and reject the UDA plan. “If that little voice in your head that says there is a slant to this; if there’s something inside of you that says we’re losing something here… go ahead and listen to that little voice. That little voice is called freedom,” he said. After discussion, the panel decided to deny the recommendation and provide additional language encouraging the Board of Supervisors to defer action until after the General Assembly adjourns next year. The vote to deny was unanimous. Coleman told the commissioners he is planning a workshop next month to study ordinance changes allowing multi family dwellings in Goochland. There are also proposed changes that would allow breweries in certain zonings that will also be considered.

Wednesday

Want more? Visit us on the web at

November 23, 2011

www.goochlandgazette.com

Introducing...

Invisible* Hearing Solutions OUR HEARING AID TECHNOLOGY IS DESIGNED TO: gatherings, in the car and outdoors MiniRicâ&#x201E;˘ Smallest & most discreet RIC ever made

Miniscopicâ&#x201E;˘ Custom molded, sits deep in the ear, completely invisible*

Imagine 2â&#x201E;˘ CIC Custom molded, sits inside the ear, nearly invisible*

LOOK 2â&#x201E;˘ Sits behind the ear, extremely discreet

â&#x20AC;˘ Reduce background noise with noise cancellation technology â&#x20AC;˘ Match your needs with a variety of hearing aid styles available

Available Exclusively at

NEW

4100 W. Hundred Rd.

Call 739-0031

Ashland

West Point

Powhatan

West End

Mechanicsville

Midlothian

130 Thompson Street

621 Main Street

2144 Plainview Center

9738 Gayton Road

7342 Bell Creek Road

4920 E. Millridge Pkwy.

Call 752-7611

Call 843-2300

Call 598-0077

Call 359-5851

Call 559-4625

Call 739-0031

LIMITED TIME SAVINGS

$500 2480009-01

FREE

Clean & Check

off a set of NuEar Hearing Instruments featuring Imagine VS.

on your current hearing instruments.

Limit Limit one one coupon coupon per per customer. customer. Not Notvalid valid with with any any other other offers offers or or promotions. promotions. Couponexpires exipres1012/7/11. Coupon /11/11.

Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Coupon Couponexpires exipres10/10/11. 12/7/11.

Financing available for qualified customers. See store for details. Call for an appointment. 01658-11 R0 ÂŠ2011 NuEar

Wednesday

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

November 23, 2011

Want more? Visit us on the web at

www.goochlandgazette.com

Record numbers need help from Christmas Mother More than 850 expected to be helped this year Contributed Report

The applications for assistance from the Goochland Christmas Mother have reached an all time high this year. More than 325 families totaling more than 850 people are seeking help in providing a meaningful Christmas for their household. The deadline for applications has now passed and the work remains to support the record high numbers of those in need. The Christmas Mother Association expects to provide food and gifts to all qualified applicants. “These numbers are the largest we have seen since we started in 1963”, said Kit Davison, president of the association this year.

“The economy has hit so many people hard, and we are trying our best to work within the confines of the monetary and food donations we receive.” Christmas Mother Dale Agnew has been busy speaking to churches and local organizations to ask for support. “So much of the success of this outreach is dependant on the work of our volunteers. We have a dedicated board and host of voluneers that work so hard to meet the needs and make Christmas meaningful for so many”, she said. A part of what makes the Goochland Christmas Mother program special is shopping for gifts. “We think it is important to provide something special for each person to open on Christmas Day” said Kit Davison. “We need 60 or more volunteer shoppers to turn out on Tuesday, November 29 at the WalMart at Short Pump.” Volunteers shop from a list of family members

and then turn their cart in to a special line to be checked out and loaded on a truck. The shopping begins at 7:00 am and will continue until mid-day or whenever all the shopping is completed. Volunteers are asked to come any time and stay as long as they are able. All of the gifts will be wrapped on Wrapping Day, Saturday December 3 at the old Goochland Middle School on Dogtown Road. Wrapping will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until all the wrapping is finished around mid-day. “It is a fun way for families to volunteer and support the Christmas Mother,” Dale added. Local organizations, churches and families have stepped up to “adopt” a family for Christmas but there is still a need for more Contributed Photo adoptions. Adoption means pro- Cases of food and staples being delivered to the Christmas Mother staging site to be sorted viding a package of food and gifts into packages that will be given to each recipient family. similar to what is provided by the Christmas Mother. Adoptions of families on the list enables the Department of Parks and To adopt a family please call Christmas Mother to further Recreation. Nancy Gottwald at 804-304meet the needs of community. The Christmas Mother is 2860. To contact the Christmas The organization is also raf- seeking assistance in many Mother Association by e-mail: fling a king size quilt, with the ways. Donations of wrapping info@goochlandchristmasdrawing to be made during the paper, adoptions, volunteer mother.org or for more inforgift wrapping on December 3. time for shopping and wrap- mation go to the web site at To purchase a ticket, contact ping and monetary contribu- www.goochlandchristmasConnie Reid at the Goochland tions. mother.org.

           

Bullying continued from > page 1

TA! SAN m - 2p , Noon Sat.

FRE EP ony &P Rid etti es ng Zoo Sun ., 1 -3 pm

Enclosed, Heated Marquee Handmade Artisan Crafts & Gifts Seasonal Vegetables, Meats, Cheese, Baked Goods Local Wine & Wine Tastings, LIVE Music

2486258-01

Prepared Foods - Come HUNGRY!

     

playing just to name a few of the things we do to educate our students in all of our schools.” Underwood said that by the time a student gets to middle school, the student knows what to do when they see a bullying incident occur. “We aren’t teaching them to intervene and try to break it up,” she said. “What we are teaching them to do is to go get an adult. It might be a teacher, principal, or someone else who works at the school or is just visiting, but

we want the student to go get an adult.” Once there has been intervention to stop the bullying, the parties involved are talked to and counseled in an attempt to resolve the problem. If it continues, the student doing the bullying might face disciplinary action that can range from a warning, to restrictions on extracurricular activities, to suspension. When it gets to more severe disciplinary actions like suspensions, Underwood is involved. “I try to be totally unbiased,” she said. “When something is going on, I stay away

from it until it comes to me. Then I can gather all of the facts with an open mind and make a decision.” Another problem is the lack of a police presence at each school. In some school districts, there is a policeman, or resource officer, at every school. Goochland County Public Schools has one, Chris Cranor. “The Sheriff ’s Office works with us the best they can,” said Underwood. “Officer Cranor is the resource officer for all of our schools, and he gets out to a school when his schedule will allow or when we need him.”

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

New School Board continued from > page 1 another term, echoed Wright’s emotion. “I’ll second that,” said Hardy. “I was just crazy excited and mainly because now I can take all that energy from campaigning and put it into getting work done,” said Hardy. Mike Payne, victor over longtime incumbent James Haskell in District 1, said he got 150 text messages on Election Night. “I can’t compare it to anything I’ve ever had,” said Payne of how he felt when the numbers came in showing he had won. “I was humbled and I was surprised by the margin,” said John Lumpkins, who defeated current School Board Chairman Ivan Mattox in District 3. “I’m excited for the county.” It was the first time any of the five had run for elective office. Now they are on a crash course to get ready for the job ahead.

Goochland. Still enjoying the afterglow of election victory, they’ve held informal discussions among themselves and made at least two big tentative decisions. Unless something changes between now and January, Hardy will chair the School Board next year with Wright as Vice-Chair. Each has already met with Goochland School Superintendent Linda Underwood and each added that they would be working with their predecessors to facilitate the transition. “From a transition perspective it is unprecedented to have so much of a turnover,” said Hardy. Plans also call for the five to meet as a group with Underwood and her staff and to have perhaps two budget planning meetings also, said Hardy. “There’s a lot of work to be done even though it’s not in an official capacity,” explained Hardy.

Getting ready for next Will the new board be different from the old? year, who will be chair? To that end, all five attended two days of the three-day Virginia School Board Association’s Convention in Williamsburg last week. Between them, they attended 23 different seminars there, where they found school board members from other counties had heard of the big changes in

After New Year’s Day, the real work begins, with the new board scheduled to meet every Tuesday in January. And the new board may be different in some ways. “All of us are looking to be more engaged with the community,” said Hardy, who added that the new members plan to be

more ‘digitally connected.” They also plan to have a group meeting open to the public before their first meeting in January. Several members hope to hold regular meetings with their constituents. Hazzard said he will hold “office hours” every Wednesday night at White Hawk Café at 7 p.m. Payne said he and Supervisor-elect Susan Lascolette were considering holding quarterly meetings with his constituents at the firehouses in District 1. Wright said that the new board will try to make the second meeting each month more of a true “workshop” meeting, with action items voted on as much as possible at the first meeting. For the time being at least the new School Board will continue to meet at Goochland High School. Hardy said the new members would use the state mandated Standards of Quality (SOQs) as a starting point in constructing the budget and go from there. “That is the bare minimum. We’re looking at that as our starting point and building from there, rather than lopping off from the top,” said Hardy. Asked for specifics on whether teaching positions might be restored, Wright said discussion of that issue was premature, considering there is no figure on what the county transfer of funds to the School Board will be and the change in the composition of the Board of Supervisors.

Shoes for the Needy Program already underway Contributed Report

On Oct. 31, 2011 local retail store Saxon Shoes launched the nineteenth year of the Saxon Shoes for the Needy program, collecting used, but useable shoes to benefit area families in need. Churches, schools, scout troops, and other community groups and organizations in the Goochland area are encouraged to participate and help Saxon spread the word about the need for shoe donations in November

and December. Individuals and families can also take part. Participating groups should register at www.saxonshoes.com to receive: • The opportunity to promote their location as a public drop off point for the Goochland community • A mention in an e-blast to more than 15,000 Saxon customers • A promotional poster they can use to help spread the word Saxon Shoes for the Needy

Want more? Visit us on the web at

EDUCATION: School Board and Academic News

benefits deserving area families through the programs of The Salvation Army ARC, 2601 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. All participating organizations and individuals must bring their shoe donations to either of Saxon Shoes’ two locations, Short Pump Town Center (11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, Va. 23233) or the Village at Spotsylvania Towne Centre (1 Towne Centre Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407) by Dec.24, 2011.

A lot of what we need to do is turn the communication on,”said Hazzard, who said board hopes to eventually have their meeting available on streaming video, so that those who can’t attend can watch the meetings live. Others agreed that better communication is necessary. Payne said people told him while he was campaigning that “people are speaking to the board but they’re not talking with them.” “In my mind, the single biggest criticism I’ve heard is that people don’t feel they are being heard,” said Hardy. “If you could capture what this election was all about, it’s communication,” said Payne. “If we get the communication going, I think the other things will fall into line.”

www.goochlandgazette.com

Our

Second Century

— Established 1897 — Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager

Bennett West • Henrico 11020 West Broad Street Henrico’s families have trusted Bennett Funeral Homes in their time of need for an entire century.

359-4481 • www.bennettfuneralhomes.com

Recycle The News

Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management with Goochland Recreation Advisory Commission

Wall of Fame The purpose of the Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management Wall of Fame award is to honor Goochland residents with longstanding humanitarian commitment. This award brings to light community service as an important element of the humanitarian mission and singles out individuals who serve as examples of social responsiveness on behalf of Goochland County. The award recipient must have demonstrated broad-based, commitment to community service as reflected in a variety of programs and initiatives which are responsive to community and social needs and which show evidence of a true partnership with the community. Applications are available on the County website at www.co.goochland.va.us or on the Department Facebook. The deadline to submit a nomination is December 31st, 2011. Contact the Recreation Division at 556-5854 for more information.

Wednesday

Want more? Visit us on the web at

OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor

November 23, 2011

www.goochlandgazette.com

Going back to school That’s what the five freshman School Board members-elect were doing last week, as they attended the Virginia School Boards Association’s convention in Williamsburg. They spoke about the meeting and what they got out of it in a group interview with the Gazette last Friday afternoon (see our story on page 1). Strikes us here that what the five have taken on is likely the mother of all crash courses, getting ready for next year. It’s for sure they will be pulling some all-nighters as they get ready to deal with another budget season as soon as they are sworn in and hold their first meeting.

Thanksgiving But for the time being, the holiday season is upon us and maybe it’s time to take a short break from the constant drumbeat of sour news about the economy and its future prospects. Put in perspective, on this Thanksgiving Day one could maybe dare to make a case for the glass half full rather than half empty. While times are tough, they’ve been much tougher. Commentators delight in calling the recent recession the worst downturn since the Great Depression but they usually neglect to mention how much worse that stretch actually was. Unemployment, stuck these days at about 9 percent, reached as high as 25 percent during the Depression. And the various social safety net programs, unemployment

insurance, food stamps, social security, Medicare and Medicaid which are in place today simply did not exist at all. Meanwhile, the latest jobless claims were a bit lower this month and retailers are reportedly anticipating a slightly better turnout this holiday shopping season compared to last year.

But on the other hand The Goochland Christmas Mother reports the need for services has increased again this year. More than 325 families totaling more than 850 people are seeking help, the highest number since the program was started in 1963, according to Kit Davison, president of the association. These are the folks for whom the glass is not only not half full but maybe completely empty, through no fault of their own. So for those of us who are doing all right, particularly those that believe that reliance on the government for help is not always the best option when times are rough, the Christmas Mother program could be a good place to start. You can help in a number of different ways. To adopt a family, call Nancy Gottwald at 804-304-2860. To learn about other ways to help out, contact the Christmas Mother Association by e-mail at info@goochlandchristmasmother.org or for more information go to the web site at www.goochlandchristmasmother.org.

www.goochlandgazette.com news@goochlandgazette.com sales@goochlandgazette.com For Classifieds: cgrant@mechlocal.com © 2011 by Richmond Suburban Newspapers. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the publisher. CAC Audited Circulation: 8,500

Joy Monopoli Publisher Ken Odor Editor Charles Leffler Sports Editor Jim Fields Senior Staff Writer Pam Sanders Sales Manager Stephanie Childrey Advertising Sales

Mr. Alvarez has a class act to follow but I think his more conservative approach to Goochland County Government will produce better Mr. Quarles’ letter of November results in the future. 17 confirms my previous comment that he is a gentleman in the finest Art Bachman Southern tradition. Gum Spring While I disagree with some of Mr. Quarles’ political views, he voluntarily served on our Board of Supervisors Outgoing supervisors with distinction and donated a lot deserve thanks of his personal time to Goochland County which I greatly appreciate. We do owe thanks to our outgoMr. Quarles should be commend- ing Supervisors and School Board ed for his dedication and sacrifice members. of his personal time and energy to see Letters > page 7 Goochland County.

A gentleman steps down says writer

Letters to the Editor The Gazette welcomes your signed letters to the editor. Letters must include your address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Goochland Gazette. Send letters to: The Goochland Gazette, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 E-mail: jodor@goochlandgazette.com Fax: 730-0476

CONTACT THE GOOCHLAND GAZETTE Joy Monopoli Ken Odor Charlie Leffler Jim Fields Pam Sanders Stephanie Childrey Cindy Grant

Publisher Editor Sports Editor Senior Staff Writer Sales Manager Sales Executive Classifieds

(804) 239-2280 (804) 627-3249 (804) 543-9201 (804) 971-8696 (804) 746-1235 (804) 814-7780 (804) 746-1235x16

Fax: (804) 819-5529 Fax: (804) 775-4066 Fax: (804) 775-4082 Fax: (804) 730-0476 Fax: (804) 775-4051 Fax: (804) 730-0476

Contact us Toll Free - (877) 888-0449 • Office - (804) 746-1235 ext 0 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 1118, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

CLIP AND SAVE

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1118, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 746-1235 • TOLL FREE (877) 888-0449 FAX (804) 730-0476

- Ken Odor

Letters to the Editor

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

TCSD Advisory Committee meets The Tuckahoe Creek Service District Advisory Committee met Nov. 10, with some members of the group questioning whether their committee was necessary. “If it went away it wouldn’t break my heart,” said committee member Tommy Pruitt. The committee last met early in 2010. The meeting was held in the conference room off of the Board of Supervisors meeting room and every seat was taken, five by the Supervisors-elect from the election two days previous. Only four of the original seven members remain on

Letters continued from > page 6 They gave up their time and tried their best. If there was a vote of no-confidence, put it down more to perceived failures of omission rather than commission. Most of us thought they had shown a lack of grip over the management of the county. And Mr. Butler is probably right in noting that there are systemic problems in the structure of the governance of the county. Monthly meetings, with for the Supervisors usually some 26 listed agenda items, lead more to indigestion than well considered decisions. That the electorate wanted a new set of Supervisors to guide us suggests that, as an issue of political morality, it would be unwise for the lame-duck undercut Supervisors to take a decision on the Benedictine planning application. But also in part because, if the school gets its approval in December without the incom-

the committee, Scott Gaeser (Chairman), Tommy Pruitt, Ben Johnson and C.B. Robertson. Former members Charles Luck and Lawrence Nuckols are no longer on the committee. Sidney Stern has been added. Goochland County Administrator Rebecca Dickson told the committee staff has begun preliminary work on a mixed use zoning ordinance for TCSD that the supervisors might refer to the Planning Commission. But Dickson said she has not yet received any direction from newly elected supervisors on the matter. Chairman Gaeser said mixed use was necessary and that TCSD “is much like a business and if you don’t run it like a business

it will fail.” Pruitt said the economy had to change for improvement in the TCSD to occur. “Ninety percent has to be a change in the economy and the way banks and lenders are working with developers,” he said. “We’re seeing a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel but the light is very dim.” C.B. Robertson said the biggest thing needed was a bridge across Tuckahoe Creek. Dickson responded that a bridge was part of the county’s long range transportation plan and was also on the legislative agenda the board will consider in December. Stern said now was the time to put policies in place to be ready when the economy improves.

District 5 Supervisor-elect Ken Peterson asked about an Economic Development Director and Dickson said the hope was to interview candidates sometime in January for the position. Jeff Wells, homeowner in the TCSD, called West Creek “a home run,” and wondered why it is not more widely promoted. “We’re not even on the radar screen,” he told the group. Pruitt said the committee needed direction from the new supervisors. “I’m sure we’ll be talking to you in January,” responded District 3 supervisor Ned Creasey. Dickson told the committee February might be a good time for its next meeting.

ing Supervisors’ approval, in illegitimate. the future critics will claim the And that will hurt the settlement with the county was school.

Tony Pelling Randolph Square

www.goochlandgazette.com

WINDOWS • DOORS • SIDING • GUTTERS DECKS • SCREENED PORCHES • ADDITIONS OUTDOOR KITCHENS • FIREPITS & FIREPLACES

20 Acres on James River

4206 Michaux Grant Rd. Transitional Home w/basement, 8 stall barn, pastures, 30 minutes to Richmond, beautiful views

$649,940

VENTURE REAL ESTATE

Debra Hoffman, Principal Broker OFFICE: 784-2772 FAX: 784-2773 debra@venturerellc.com

Sunday on Sale! Only at Walgreens

ONLY

$1.25!

Free In-home Estimates No Pressure Consultations & Sales

YEAR END-OF& SIDING WINDOW SALE T BLOWOU

Ask about our School Giveback Program 10% – up to $1000, goes to a school of the customer’s choice. The donation is made to the school in the name of the customer.

THE HANOVER SERIES Energy-Efficient Replacement Double Hung Vinyl Windows with PVC Exterior Wrap = $205.00 / installed (R-3 rated) (includes Vinyl Window, 1” insulated assembly, fusion welded, Low-E, Argon, Tilt-In, Caulking, Removal of old windows and trash removal - NO DUMP FEES) THE BRANDERMILL SERIES Energy-Efficient Replacement Triple Pane Double Hung Windows with PVC Exterior Wrap = $325.00 / installed (R-5 rated) includes Triple Pane Window, 1” insulated assembly, fusion welded, Double Low-E, Argon, Tilt-In, Caulking, Removal of old windows and trash removal - NO DUMP FEES) THE CAPITAL SERIES - CompositWood - ORE’s Premium Window Our Premium Energy-Efficient Replacement, Engineered Composite Triple Pane Double Hung Window with PVC Exterior Wrap = $405.00 / installed (R-7 rated) includes Triple Pane CompositWood, 1” insulated, fusion welded, Double Low-E, Krypton gas, Tilt-In, Caulking, Removal of old windows & trash removal - NO DUMP FEES) Vinyl Siding & Trim Projects - complete siding projects up to $2,500.00 off (restrictions apply)

OLD RICHMOND EXTERIORS, LLC Family Owned & Operated

804-253-7897 www.oldrichmondexteriors.com

Prodigy Insulated Siding & Trim Projects - complete siding projects up to $3,000.00 off (restrictions apply) Hardi-Plank Siding & Trim Projects - complete siding projects up to $4,000.00 off (restrictions apply) Insulated Sliding & In-Swing Patio / French Doors - 30% - 50% off selected models

Powhatan County

Sunday, July 31, 2011

2473990-01

By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

Want more? Visit us on the web at

Just $1.25 per copy at your local Walgreens! *Metro Richmond area stores only.

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

GOOCHLAND SELF-STORAGE

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

Want more? Visit us on the web at

www.goochlandgazette.com

Nutcracker returns to Goochland H.S. By Ken Odor been presented at GHS. jodor@goochlandgazette.com Madeira said the GHS

Clean Storage Facilities at a Convenient Location • 6 sizes available • From $59 a month • On call 7 days a week • Conditioned units available

Oilville Business Park • 784-4949 Located at Oilville exit on Rt. 617

www.goochlandselfstorage.com

Sunday on Sale! Only at Walgreens

The Concert Ballet of Virginia is bringing “The Nutcracker” classic Christmas play back to Goochland this year for three performances. Proceeds will go to support dance programs at Goochland High School, said Parent Liason John Madeira. The Ballet has performed in Goochland since 2006, when they performed the Nutcracker Suite at Byrd E.S. The next two years saw the same production at Goochland Middle School. Since 2009 the full performance has

National Honor Society is volunteering as ushers and helping as a scenery set up crew. President Kim Gangloff said 45 dancers ages 7 to adult will perform, with 25 parent volunteers helping out behind the scenes. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A 2:30 p.m. matinee is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4. General Admission tickets are $24. For more information visit the Virginia Concert Ballet Web site at www. concertballet.com.

Photo by Ken Odor

Some cast members who will appear in the GHS “Nutcraker” performance. Back row, from left: Rachel Fellestein, Brittany Robinson, Amy Muncy and Lavendar Jennings. Front row: Danielle Gangloff and Emily Fellenstein. In the middle, Toni Latham as “Clara.”

Field Day grounds light up for the holiday Contributed Report Sunday, July 31, 2011

ONLY

$1.25!

Just $1.25 per copy at your local Walgreens! *Metro Richmond area stores only.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, the Field Day of the Past show grounds will once again be awash in holiday finery in anticipation of the upcoming season. Field Day’s star, which hangs from the fire lookout tower, will light up the night, and several of the Field Day building and exhibits will be sporting color. A lighted sleigh and reindeer carry Santa over the grounds and the Short Pump Grocery and Garage drip with icicles. On Saturday, Dec. 3, visitors can view this wonderland up close when the show grounds open for the annual Holiday Open House, “A Celebration of the Season.” From 4 p.m to 8 p.m., the general public is invited to enjoy family festivities. Volunteers will be giving away gingerbread made from sorghum molasses made at the annual Field Day show. Other volunteers will man the log cabin, which is decked out in the simple manner of Christmases past. A few goodies are also available here. At the post office, guests can write letters to Ole Saint Nick, who will also put in an appearance at the event. Kids of all ages

Contributed Photo

Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with kids of all ages during “A Celebration of the Season,” Field Day of the Past’s annual Holiday Open House, set for Dec. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m.

can also make decorations to hang from the Christmas tree which stands in the Educational Building. Some fancy cookies and candies, along with some good, hot soup, will be available for sale from the Canning Kitchen. The Girl Scouts will also be selling hot dogs and drinks in the Educational Building.

And be sure to visit with the Goochland Christmas Mother, Dale Agnew, who will be on hand early in the evening. The admission charge for the event is a donation to the Christmas Mother. For more information, contact Field Day of the Past at 804/741-8468.

Wednesday

Brown Dolphus Brown, 80, of Manakin Sabot, Va., departed this life Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. Fitzgerald Ann Hethorn Fitzgerald, age 89, of South Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Community Memorial Healthcenter. She was the loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Dr. Thomas J. Fitzgerald; sons, David M. Fitzgerald

(Val), of Goochland, and John L. Fitzgerald (Lynn), of Bracey; grandsons, T. Kirkland Fitzgerald (Catherine), Douglas M. Fitzgerald (Kristin), and M. Brandon Fitzgerald; and great-grandsons, J.T. Fitzgerald and Clark M. Fitzgerald. Ann was born March 26, 1922 in Kenbridge to Rev. John W. Hethorn and Harriet Whitley Hethorn. Her sister, Eleanor preceded her in death. Her only niece, Janet M. Hylton survives. Ann and Tom met in Richmond in 1941 and married Sept. 23, 1943. They had 68 years of good life together. Ann’s role in life was that of Homemaker. She belonged to the South Hill Presbyterian Church where she was a Ruling

Elder, served as Clerk of the Session, numerous leadership roles for Presbyterian Women most particularly in her passion for ecumenical missions, and as a Bible Study and Sunday school teacher. Ann sang in the chancel choir her entire life, and sang with the Southside Community Chorus a well. She worked as a volunteer in many community activities. Ann was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship by the South Hill Rotary Club. Ann will long be remembered traveling the sidewalks of South Hill, straw hat on her head and walking stick in hand, and for remembering countless numbers of “friends” with birthday cards and notes. A

memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at the South Hill Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Home Society of Virginia, 4200 Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23230, the Heifer Project International, P.O. Box 808, Little Rock, Ark. 72203, the R.T. Arnold Library, 110 E. Danville Street, South Hill, Va. 23970 or the Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Va. 22203. Crowder-HiteCrews Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.crowderhitecrews.com.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS: Incidents November 14 X

Suspect was involved in assault at location on Fleming Rd.

November 16 X

Suspect threatened to bomb building at location on Stage

The Goochland County Lions Club recently concluded a project to plant three, 12-foot tall Sugar Maples at the entrance to the school parking lot. The new trees complement the single tree that had been previously planted. A group of GHS seniors assisted in the project as part of their community service initiative. Students participating were Mariah Childress, Justin Moechnig, Hunter King and Travis Thompson. Fred Richardson at Spring Hill Nursery in Louisa, provided the trees for the project. Lion Sam Barkley was the club’s project leader for the planting. The tree planting is part of a campaign by the Lions Clubs International to plant a million trees this year. The Goochland County

www.goochlandgazette.com

Coach Rd.

Suspect broke into location on Dumbarton Rd.

Suspect broke into location on Turnmill Dr.

Suspect broke into location on Gigg Rd.

Lions Club is completing its 38th year of service to the Goochland community. The club’s primary service is sight and hearing preservation, assisting in eye screening and helping needy residents obtain eye exams and glasses. Locally, the club conducts a Lion Santa program, provides a scholarship to a GHS senior at graduation, supports the GHS All Night Graduation Party, enters a team in the Goochland Relay for Life each year, supports the Goochland Christmas Mother program, and participates in the state’s Adopt-A-Highway campaign to reduce litter on our highways. The club invites anyone willing to work with us in the community to join us. Please visit our Contributed Photo website for further information From left, Bob Hammond, Hunter King, Justin Moechnig, about our club at http://e-clubTravis Thompson, Bob Jones, Mariah Childress and Jim Parker house.org/sites/goochlandva/ plant a sugar maple last week at Goochland High School.

Semiprecious • Silver

GOOD TEA PARTY BAD

30% Off

Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds & Tanzanites

40% Off

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH

Goochland Lions Club donates trees to GHS Contributed Report

Want more? Visit us on the web at

OBITUARIES: Death Notices

November 23, 2011

0 0 $

FREE STUFF

Look for special Press Pass Coupons! Get buy-one-get-one free admission from the Science Museum of Virginia and free breadsticks from Papa John’s Pizza!

WIN BIG!

Look for your chance to win an incredible Dreamworks® Experience National Hotel! Two lucky winners!

Pick up your copy of The Times-Dispatch on Thanksgiving Day, November 24!

T H E

L O C A L

EXCHANGE west

A special section of The Goochland Gazette. For questions regarding this publication contact Ken Odor at (804) 627-3249 or jodor@ goochlandgazette.com. To advertise in this publication contact Pam Sanders at (804) 339-9162 or psanders@mediageneral.com

SERVING EASTERN GOOCHLAND AND WESTERN HENRICO

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Coffeehouse presents legendary singer-songwriter John Gorka Contributed Report

Contributed Photo

The Latin Ballet of Virginia will bring its production of the Legend of the Poinsettia to the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen In January.

The Legend of the Poinsettia comes to the Cultural Arts Center Contributed Report The Latin Ballet of Virginia proudly presents its 11th anniversary performance of The Legend of the Poinsettia. Latin Ballet Artistic Director, Ana Ines King, created the production in 2001 to delight and inform audiences on the numerous and unique winter holiday traditions from Latin America. Every year since, the Latin Ballet has captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds with this annual performance full of light, spirit and joy. The Legend of the Poinsettia is a story based on the Mexican legend about a pure hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving. This is a traditional story in the Latin American holiday season. Unable to offer a gift of material value, she picks a handful of weeds that magi-

cally transform into brilliant crimson flowers and thus the custom of giving poinsettias during the holidays is born. The Latin Ballet’s production of The Legend of the Poinsettia elegantly portrays the traditions of the season in the countries of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain and Puerto Rico. Dances and music demonstrate cultural celebrations with aguinaldos, gaitas, parrandas, rumbas, cumbias and porros. The production also includes representations of traditional dances and music from Puerto Rico and Spain such as the parrandas and Rumba Flamenca. The spiritual reverence of the season is combined with the joy and laughter of the traditional festivities.

Where: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen:

2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

When: Fri. Jan 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Sat. Jan 7, 2012 at 3 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jan 8, 2012 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be ordered by electronic ticket order (at no extra charge) through the Latin Ballet web-site, at www.latinballet.com - 804-379-2555 Ticket Price: $20 Adults - $15 Children, Students and Seniors and Military. Group tickets discount available for groups of 10 or more at $10; 20 or more, $7. Guest artists: Soprano Audra Harvey and Virginia dance pioneer, Frances Wessells. Contact: Ana Ines King: 804379-2555 or 804-356-3876

The Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its eleventh season on Saturday, December 3, with a concert by legendary, awardwinning singer-songwriter John Gorka, and we’d appreciate it if you’d include information about the concert in the Gazette. On Saturday December 3, the Shady Grove Coffeehouse continues its eleventh season with a concert by legendary, awardwinning singer-songwriter John Gorka, whom Rolling Stone has called “the “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement.” Since

taking first place at the Kerville Folk Festival in 1984, John has been touring nationally and internationally to audience and critical acclaim. And his music continues to worthy of that acclaim: his rich baritone voice and unique song craft weave together in a way that can only be described as “Gorka.” The concert starts at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $20 in advance; $22 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge; teens 13-18 are admitted at half price. Net proceeds benefit UUCC. For advance tickets, or more information, call (804) 323-4288, visit the Shady Grove

John Gorka

web site at www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com, or send e-mail to info@shadygrovecoffehouse. com.

Henrico Police seek volunteers for ACT NOW holiday safety program Contributed Report Henrico County Police Division is seeking volunteers to patrol Henrico shopping centers holiday season. Become a part of an awardwinning program, ACT-NOW (Awareness of Crime Today - Neighbors on Watch) that has helped curb crime during this busy shopping season.

Volunteers will work under the direction of an officer and will be trained prior to the patrol. Volunteers may choose which featured shopping center they would like to patrol starting on November 26. Each patrol will run from 6 - 9 p.m. The list below indicates times and locations of each ACT NOW patrol. November 26 - Short Pump Mall and The Shops at White

Oak December 2 and 3 - Virginia Center Commons Mall December 9 and 10 - Short Pump Town Center December 16 and 17 - The Shops at Willow Lawn For more information or to volunteer call Emily Gerry, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, at 501-4856.

Hermitage H.S. student will play in U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Contributed Report Bruce Burton of Hermitage High School was named to the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Burton started playing the tuba in the ninth grade. “It makes you realize that if you work hard you can achieve a lot in music, and in anything,” Burton said. Burton will travel nearly 1,500

miles to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas for the AllAmerican Bowl, and his band teacher, John Sarvay, couldn’t be prouder. “It’s a tremendous honor to be selected at this level in the nation,” Sarvay said. “It’s a reflection of Bruce’s commitment to our program here at Hermitage.” Burton rattled off a number

of thank-yous, to his parents, and Mr. Sarvay, as well as to the U.S. Army and his fellow Hermitage band members. As he excitedly put on his U.S. Army All-American Marching Band jacket, Burton was met with deafening applause from everyone in attendance. “It feels really awesome to be here,” Burton said with a smile.

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

Want more? Visit us on the web at

www.goochlandgazette.com

Homestead series kicks off with deer butchering class By Emily Darrell Media General News Service

When Goochland butcher Jonathan Nadolski was growing up, he remembers that all the outdoorsman shows he watched on TV said the same thing about deer hunting: Aim for the heart. But Nadolski wasn’t convinced. The best place to shoot a deer, he believes, is not the heart, but the head. Why? Because nearly every other part of the animal is too good of eating. Aim for the heart and you’ll ruin the ribs. “Does anyone eat the ribs?” asked one of the dozen or so men that attended the recent deer processing workshop held at Nadolski’s River Road butcher shop. “A lot of people don’t,” Nadolski answered, “but they’re really nice.” “On a small deer like that?” asked another participant somewhat skeptically. “Would you eat those ribs?” Nadolski asserted that he would eat those ribs, and has, in fact, eaten many like them. He suggested marinating the ribs in beer, slow cooking them on 280, and adding a little barbeque sauce if so desired. “Everybody’s got to get head shots from now on,” Nadolski joked. The deer, which was supplied by Powhatan’s Francis Emma Foundation, was a young one, evidently,

Nadolski said, by the color of its flesh. During the two-hour workshop, which was organized by the Center for Rural Culture as a part of their “Homestead Series,” Nadolski, using little more than a meat saw, a boning knife, and his bare hands – “It’s amazing how much butchering you can do with just your bare hands” –turned a whole carcass (skinned, gutted, and cured prior to the workshop) into an assortment of stew meat and flank steaks, ribeyes and racks of venison. Along the way he offered cooking tips and serving suggestions. He called bone marrow “one of the most revered parts on an animal” and explained its importance in thickening and flavoring stock. He explained that if you own a meat grinder and have trouble with it clogging, your meat is probably not cold enough. “You don’t want to freeze it all the way through,” he said, “but you want it where it’s crusty on the outside.” He discussed hanging, curing, and aging. “The key to aging is you don’t want to cover it and you don’t want to put it on a plate. The air needs to circulate or [the meat] will rot.” Garlic and dried fruits – such as blueberries, plums, or juniper berries –were suggested as fillings to be wrapped inside a tied roast. Sherry and

port wine, Nadolski said, are excellent flavorings for venison stew. Nadolski suggested utilizing the bones by making osso bucco (Italian for “bone with a hole”) a Milanese dish, typically made with veal, but which can be adapted to deer meat. While clearly a gourmand, Nadolski offered several practical –even cost-saving –suggestions such as how to use fishing line and a door handle – “$1.99 at Southern States” he said – to make a deboning tool. Overall the workshop attendees seemed very pleased with the evening’s presentation. “I thought it was excellent,” said Goochland resiPhoto by Emily Darrell dent Robbie Bridges. “I got a lot of good ideas. But it takes Jonathan Nadolski, left, of Nadolski’s Butcher Shop demonstrates butchering techniques to attendees of the first workshop in the Center for Rural Culture’s “Homestead Series.” a lot of practice, I think.” ***

Fencing Solutions for Your Home and Farm.

The Center for Rural Culture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit “whose mission is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions.” The year-long Homestead Series program is slated to include workshops in composting and vermiculture, brewing beer, and soap making, among others.

Dedicated to quality, service and selection for over 30 years.

Fencing Unlimited Serving Goochland and Surrounding Areas • Farm Fence - Custom • Ornamental Aluminum Wood - Vinyl • Industrial Chain Link

Annual Santa Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 The annual Santa Breakfast, sponsored by the Rockville Ruritan, will be held from 8 – 10 a.m. at

the Rockville Community Center. Admission $5. Children 3 and under - free. Each child (10 and under) will receive a $1 refund to purchase a gift from Santa’s Workshop the morning of the

event. Pictures with Santa available for a nominal fee. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, apples, biscuits, juice, milk, and coffee. Questions? Call Mr. Lynn Dyer at 640-1329.

804-730-7166 2413026-01

Contributed Report

www.fencingunlimitedinc.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured VA Register Class A Contractor

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County

Want more? Visit us on the web at

www.goochlandgazette.com

Goochland Chamber recognizes county volunteers Contributed Report

The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce recently paid honor to 21 volunteers in the county. The ceremony was held at a luncheon Nov. 15 at Hermitage Country Club. Those honored included: Suzanne Mills, Alzheimer’s

Association; Meta and Earl Potts, Goochland CASA (court appointed special advocate; Becky Lillywhite, Center for Rural Culture; Gary Cowardin, Field Days of the Past; Joe Wadle, American Legion Post 215; David Blakeney, Pamunkey Regional Library; Cindie Valentine, Goochland

10 Cu 0% Sati stomer sfa on ction SystNew ems

Serving the entire Richmond area, call (804) 784-4354

Sales • Installation • Service www.hh-heatingcooling.com Fall Preventive Maintenance

Christmas Mother; Howard Henley, Goochland Fire / Rescue; Godfrey Pinn and Gerald Manikus, Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services; Ginny Olson, Goochland County Historical Society; Pam Schwartz, Habitat for Humanity; Jacqueline Eby,

Meals on Wheels; Heather Browder, Goochland County Public Schools; the late Betty Salmons, Goochland Woman’s Club (posthumous recognition); Michelle Whitehurst, James River Master Naturalist; Darrel Mason, Neighbors Food Pantry; Valerie Pace, Relay for Life; Joy Kline, Rotary Club

Roofing

of Goochland; David Holbert, Senior Connections. “We applaud the fine work of these individuals. They give unselfishly of their time and talents to help improve the quality of life in our county,” said Paul Miller, the chamber’s president. The awards and luncheon

were made possible from a grant from the County of Goochland, and donations from 623 Landfill / Republic Services, Daniel’s Heating & RefrigerationCorp.,Goochland Tees, Libby Clark Photography, and CMG Impression Inc. The last such ceremony was held in 2009.

Your 1 stop shop for all Restoration

Call Tom Tye at

784-7027 No job too small - all types of roofing

49.99

www.tyesantiques.com Email Tom at luvitold@verizon.net

We Accept

GORDON’S PAINTING INC. ■

■ ■ ■

OUR PRODUCTS:

Residential Interior & Exterior Painting New Construction Commercial Powerwashing Deck Sealing

• • •

OUR SERVICES: • New Installation • Change Outs • Repair • Preventive maintenance • Leasing • Financing

■

• • •

804.556.5988

Serving Goochland and surrounding counties since 1996

LICENSED & INSURED

Phone - 804-708-0508 Voicemail - 804-461-1699

Licensed & Insured

Backyard Buildings and More Vinyl Screen Porch

Crowder’s Buildings Inc.

hh 5 miles east of Mechanicsville on Route 360 towards Tappahannock hh

2487866-01

804-746-4809

5525 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE OVER 80 BUILDINGS ON DISPLAY

• Sheds and Play Systems built ON SITE • Value Sheds starting at $799 installed

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Vinyl • Wood Barns • Cottages Built by the Pennsylvania Amish WE ALSO MOVE BUILDINGS

8502 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:00, Sat. 9:30-1:00 www.crowdersbuildings.com

804-266-2996

Call us at: 804-457-2730 or Email: fifemechanical@netzero.net Visit us at: Fifeinc.com

John P. Black, Inc. DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACTOR

Since 1971

Responsive, Courteous, On-time, Fairly Priced Licensed & Insured Remodeling Electrical Plumbing Carpentry Water Damage Decks Structural Repairs Termite Damage Handy Man/Home Maintenance Painting Honey-Do-Lists www.jpblack.com 804-266-9601

Wednesday

November 23, 2011

more? Visit us on the web at SPORTS: Youth, High School, College, Recreational, Professional Want www.goochlandgazette.com

Goochland runs by Central Woodstock 45-7 BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent

Last week Goochland coach Joe Fowler was less than pleased with his team’s intensity level in their opening playoff victory over Nottoway. As a result his team responded with laser-like focus against visiting Central Woodstock Friday in the Region A, Eastern Region playoffs. “I thought we played with great intensity and we played physical football tonight,” Fowler said. “That’s what we need to do.” The Bulldogs capitalized on several Central mistakes and captured a 45-7 victory over the Falcons who were playing without starting quarterback, Hayden Bauserman. Right from the start, backup Sam Cornman had his hands full with a fired up Goochland

defense that set up or accounted for the majority of Bulldog scores. The Falcons took the opening kickoff and recorded two first downs before Dasheem Norris set the defensive tone with an interception that landed GHS on the Central 35-yard line. Jake Martin rattled off the final five yards, giving the Bulldogs an early 7-0 lead. Early in the second quarter, Bulldog linebacker Jess McLaughlin blocked a Jordan Umstead punt deep in Falcon territory and Goochland quarterback Cody Johnson finished off the drive with a one-yard sneak. Running back Mitchell Brice returned from injury and validated his status with a 21-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. Kicker

Colby Cooke followed with a 24-yard field goal on the final play of the first half and the Bulldogs led 24-0 at the break. Goochland continued the barrage when Johnson hit sophomore running back David Dyer from nine yards out early in the second half. Dyer played a prominent role in the victory, making most of his yards the hard way —straight up the middle; just the way Fowler planned it with weather playing a key role in that decision. “We made a concerted effort to run the fullback and David did a real good job doing that and picked up some tough yards inside,” Fowler said. Dyer finished the evening with 104 yards on 18 carries, not bad for a running back who started the season on the junior varsity. Dyer is the brother of for-

to finally get his turn in the Bulldog backfield and credited his offensive line with his success the past two weeks. “If it wasn’t for the offensive line, I wouldn’t have gotten those yards,” he said. “I was prepared and I’m glad to have this opportunity, it’s my chance to do something.” Scott Pierce added another score when he scooped up a Falcon fumble then hustled 32 yards to the end zone and Johnson closed the Bulldog scoring with a fourth quarter Photo by Jim Ridolphi four-yard run. Sophomore David Dyer is Fowler said his team had making his mark during the good practices late in the week post season. The Bulldog fullback had 104 yard on 18 and they were ready for the carries in Goochland’s 45-7 bad field conditions. “Yesterday playoff victory over Central we practiced in the slop tryWoodstock ing to get ready for tonight. mer Goochland star running Actually, the field held up a lot back Brandon Miles. better than I expected because Dyer said he’s thankful it froze.”

Fowler said he hopes the weather stays cold this week during practice to better prepare his team for this week’s home matchup against King William. The less than ideal conditions benefit his team’s style of football. “We’re built to play in November. That’s our style,” Fowler said. “The spread offense is great when it’s 82 degrees and sunny outside, but state playoffs are played on Friday nights on sloppy fields when it’s 30 degrees.” Central.......... 0 0 0 7 — 7 Goochland.... 7 17 14 7 —45 G: J. Martin 5 run, Cooke kick G: Johsnon 1 run, Cooke kick G: Brice 21 run, Cooke kick G: Cooke 24 field goal G: Dyer 9 pass from Johnson, Cooke kick G: Pierce 32 fumble return, Cooke kick G: Johnson 4 run, Cooke kick C: Semones 29 run, Umstead kick

Justin Verlander wins AL’s Cy Young Award Goochland High, ODU star a unanimous pick after 24-win season By Paul Woody Media General News Services

Justin Verlander, a graduate of Goochland High School, star at Old Dominion University and now the ace of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff, fulfilled one of his dreams last Tuesday when he was selected as the Cy Young Award winner in the American League. The award is given each season to the outstanding pitcher in the each league. Verlander received every first-place vote from the Baseball Writers of America. Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels was runnerup. The National League winner was the Dogers Clayton Kershaw. Verlander, a 6-foot-5,

225pound right-hander, was so dominant in 2011 that the surprise would have been if he had not won the Cy Young Award. “It’s extremely gratifying,” Verlander said on the Scott Van Pelt Show on ESPN Radio. “I hate to say it’s been a foregone conclusion, because you can never assume that. But it has felt that way for about a month. “If you had told me in spring training I’d be the unanimous Cy Young Award winner, I would have lost my mind. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of.” Verlander also is a contender to be the American League’s MVP. That award was announced Monday after press deadlines. No pitcher has won both the Cy Young and MVP awards since Roger Clemens did so in 1986 with the Boston Red Sox.

Justin Verlander

Verlander won theAmerican League pitching “triple crown” by leading in victories, 24; earned run average, 2.40; and strikeouts, 250. He led the major leagues in victories and in innings pitched, 251. He walked just 57. Verlander threw the second no-hitter of his major league career on May 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Only one

Blue Jays batter reached base that day, and Verlander faced the minimum of 27 hitters. Verlander lost just five times in 2011 and was 16-3 in games after a Detroit loss. His fastball reaches 100 mph, and he has an excellent curve and change-up. Opposing hitters had a .192 batting average against him. When the Tigers were making their stretch run for the division championship, Verlander won 12 straight games. Verlander has pitched for the Tigers for six full seasons. He was the team’s first-round draft choice in 2004 and was the second player taken overall in the draft. His 24 victories this season were the most in the American League since Bob Welch won 27 for the Oakland Athletics in 1990. Verlander is the first Tigers

pitcher to lead the American League in all three major categories, and he is the team’s first Cy Young Award winner since 1984. Verlander displayed better command of his pitches and an enhanced knowledge of how to pitch this season. In the past, he might have used 100 to 110 pitches to get through five or six innings. This season, he routinely used 100 to 110 pitches to get through seven or eight innings. Verlander helped the Tigers win a division title this year for the first time since 1987. The only thing he did not accomplish in 2011 was to lead the Tigers to the World Series. And he said winning the Cy Young Award does not wipe out that disappointment. “No,” he said on the radio. “Those are totally separate. This is a team sport. That’s my

family. We’re with each other more than we’re with our families, and losing just doesn’t feel good. “Personal accolades are nice, and when your career is over, and if you’ve worked your butt off, maybe you’ll have a Hall of Fame career. But it’s a team game, and the focus now is on getting ready for 2012 so we don’t come up short.” Paul Woody is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch. American League 2011 Cy Young Voting Total points on a 7-4-3-2-1 basis Player 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Tot Justin Verlander, Detroit 28 ----196 Jered Weaver, L.A. Angels 17 8 2 1 97 James Shields, Tampa Bay 5 9 8 3 66 CC Sabathia, N.Y. Yankees 5 7 9 4 63 Others receiving votes: Jose Valverde, Detroit, 28; C.J. Wilson, Texas, 9; Dan Haren, L.A. Angels, 7; Mariano Rivera, N.Y. Yankees, 4; Josh Beckett, Boston, 3; Ricky Romero, Toronto, 2; David Robertson, N.Y. Yankees, 1.

Wednesday

THURSDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

Want more? Visit us on the web at

TV LISTINGS: Find Local TV Shows and Movie Schedules

November 23, 2011

www.goochlandgazette.com NOVEMBER 24, 2011 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM