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Volume 59, Number 8 • February 21, 2013

Testing the School Board New elementary school tops CIP wish list By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

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School Board members, from left, Kevin Hazzard, Chairman John Wright, John Lumpkins and Beth Hardy work on fitting upside down puzzle pieces together during a presentation at last week’s School Board meeting by fourth graders in Joe Beasley and Crystal Demas’ classes from Goochland Elementary School of “The Leader in Me” model in use at their school. Based on Steven Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” the school hopes to use the program to create leaders. The puzzle exercise was designed to demonstrate Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind. Eventually the board members were allowed to turn the pieces over and even look at a picture of the completed puzzle, making their task easier.

Group will support county parks Contributed Report

A new, private, nonprofit group has been formed to support Goochland County’s parks. “Friends of Goochland Parks” emerged from a group of volunteers originally organized as a Task Force of the Goochland Chamber of Commerce, who have served as champions of Tucker Park since its inception. Under its new name, the group’s revised purpose is to enrich the recreational and leisure opportunities afforded to Goochland County, Virginia citizens and visi-

tors through its park system. “This amazing group of volunteers has worked for over five years to re-unite our residents and visitors with the natural beauty of the James River by creating a site that protects, preserves and showcases the natural, geographic and historic elements of Tucker Park,” said Beth C. Moore, first President of Friends of Goochland Parks. “In collaboration with Goochland County’s Board of Supervisors, Economic Development Authority and Recreation Advisory Commission along with local businesses and key

donors, the Tucker Park Task Force volunteers have created a one-mile scenic walking trail and constructed a 35-space, handicapped accessible parking lot.” “However, we recognized that in order to achieve the level of enhancements that are ultimately planned for the park, we needed a more formalized approach to fundraising and community education,” she continued. “In establishing a separate 501(c)3 organization, we will now be able to raise and receive see Parks > page 3

The Goochland School Board’s top priority is dealing with elementary school needs, according to a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adopted at last week’s regular monthly meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Peter M. Gretz’s presentation of the proposed CIP sparked lengthy discussion at the end of the meeting. While the board was initially leaning toward placing a new elementary school at the top of its wish list, following by the option of an extensive renovation of Goochland Elementary School, a new development emerged when it became known that Rudlin Torah on Patterson Ave. is on the market at a tempting price. And since the county’s debt service would likely not allow financing a new elementary school for some time, the board was intrigued by the possibility of acquiring Rudlin Torah to use in the interim. “I think it’s hard for a school board to ignore a discussion on it,” said Goochland School Superintendent James F. Lane about Rudlin Torah. Gretz showed photos and diagrams of the facility to the board, which discussed how it might be used. “It’s primary and only use is as an educational facility,” said School Board Chairman John D. Wright, District 5. District 2 School Board member W. Kevin Hazzard said he favored smaller elementary schools located closer to where students live as opposed to a larger school located in the center of the county. Concern over the ability of Randolph Elementary School to absorb any increase in new students was the backdrop for the board’s placing elementary needs at the top of its list.

“The cold hard reality is that debt service isn’t going to ease up for us to build a new elementary school until 2016 to 2018,” said Hazzard during the discussion. “If it can relieve us that should we should do,” said District 1 School Board member and Vice-Chairman Michael E. Payne, of the possibility of acquiring the Rudlin Torah facility. Second on the list of the board’s priorities was the need for a new transportation facility with the third priority being providing adequate capacity for Career and Technical Education. A new elementary school would cost about $23 million, according to the presentation, while a renovation of Goochland Elementary School could cost about $14 million. But purchase of Rudlin Torah could be accomplished for considerably less and provide room for as many as 300 additional elementary school students. “The Rudlin Torah Academy facility offers a unique opportunity and the Board would like to continue to explore the possibility of purchasing it. Further estimation of capacity and program use, as well as a thorough analysis of costs/benefits are necessary. The Board requests that this project be included in the CIP, but not at the expense of new construction,” wrote Lane in his transmittal letter accompanying the CIP proposal to the Board of Supervisors. The purchase of what has been called the Oilville facility as a replacement for the existing bus garage was seen as the best solution to priority two, at a cost of about $1.2 million. The board’s preference for expanded room for CTE space would be a new wing at Goochland High School but a second option would be renovating the Specialty Center at Goochland Elementary School.

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Goochland High School junior Jasmine Coles is welcomed by Superintendent James F. Lane, left, and School Board Chairman John D. Wright at last week’s School Board meeting. Coles will serve as student liaison to the Board.

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A 16-year-old junior at Goochland High School, Jasmine Coles has been selected as student liaison to the Goochland County School Board. Although she has a rigorous academic course load that includes Honor and Advanced Placement classes and is involved in numerous extracurricular activities, Coles believes she is up to the task of student liaison. “I’ve always been allured to challenges and leadership positions and I thought this would be a great opportunity to experience a different kind of leadership role,” she said. “I’m excited about learning how the School Board approaches different topics and decisions while learning about challenges that take place outside and inside of school and ways to overcome them – how to make a difference.” Coles maintains a 4.4

grade point average while being dually enrolled at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and has been on the A/B honor roll since third grade. Some of the groups that she participates in are the high school dance team, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and the marching band, which she said is her favorite extracurricular activity. She also has volunteered at Tuckahoe Physical Therapy. Coles said her favorite course is chemistry “because you have the chance to learn why things react the way they do. You’re able to solve challenging equations and like I said, I love a challenge.” Managing a busy schedule is a full-time job, but Coles has become adept at budgeting her time. “I have to discipline myself when I study because not everything comes naturally to me,” she said. “On average, I study for about six and a half hours every night, including regular breaks every 20

minutes and three 15-minute breaks. I also have to plan and organize everything – tests, practices, meetings.” As if that weren’t enough, Coles has maintained perfect attendance since kindergarten. “My mother, Lisa Coles, is my main motivation,” she said. “She always pushes us [she and her four siblings] to pursue the best of our education and in order for us to do that we need to be at school every day. There have been times where I thought I would miss a day, but my mother always made sure that I made it for the minimum time required so I wouldn’t be counted absent for a full day.” Her goal is to become a cardiovascular surgeon, Coles said. “I was inspired back in middle school when my health class was watching a video about a heart attack,” she said. “It showed animations of what happens during see Coles > page 4

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NEWS: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Going on in Goochland County Parks continued from > page 1 donations for Tucker Park and create a vehicle that can provide a broader range of support for all of the parks in Goochland.â&#x20AC;? The unique public/private model between Goochland County and the Friends of Goochland Parks demonstrates how citizens can rally and leverage multiple resources to positively impact a local governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goochland County is so fortunate to be able to partner with this dedicated group to further and enhance the beauty and recreational aspects of our parks,â&#x20AC;? said Rebecca Dickson, County

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Administrator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to working with the Friends in making our parks even better for Goochlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s citizens and visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;? In addition to Moore, inaugural officers of the Friends of Goochland Parks Board of Directors are Mark D. Williams, Vice President, Community; Terry Hazelton, Vice President,

Events; Leigh Dunn, Secretary; and Don Leeger, Treasurer. Board members are Gary Clower, Bonnie Creasy, Wayne Dementi, Aynsley Fisher, Arthur Jennings, Kitty Kimmel, Chuck Peple, Derenda Reynolds, and Derek Stamey. For more information contact Beth Moore at bmoorecreative@comcast.net.

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Board okays permit for River Road restaurant By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

Speaker after speaker strode to the microphone at the Feb. 5 Goochland Board of Supervisors meeting. Their purpose? To encourage the supervisors to grand a conditional use permit (CUP) to the operators of the Portico Restaurant at 12506 River Road. Before the public hearing began, the applicantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attorney requested a seven year term for the CUP, which staff had originally set at five years for the restaurant, which opened in 2011 after extensive renovation. When it was all over, the supervisors voted unanimously to extend the term of the permit to 10 years. The restaurant, operated by Paolo and Rhonda Randazzo, was previously the site of the Edible Garden and before that the English Garden. Both had operated under conditional use permits, since the site is zoned A-2, which requires such a permit for

a restaurant. Tuckahoe Plantation owner Tad Thompson said he remembered when the building was a country store with a pot-bellied stove and called the current restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x153;a terrific community resource.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go by and have a meal,â&#x20AC;? advised Howard Jenkins of Randolph Square. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll like it.â&#x20AC;? Betsy Rawls, who lives on Blair Road said it â&#x20AC;&#x153;makes all the difference in the world not having to go all the way into Richmond to eat.â&#x20AC;? Sue Thompson said she â&#x20AC;&#x153;thought she would cry when the English Garden closedâ&#x20AC;? and urged the supervisors to grant a 10 year CUP. The supervisors were convinced and voted to extend the length of the requested CUP to 10 years and added an additional hour to the allowable hours for depositing trash in the dumpster behind the restaurant to 10 p.m. Their vote was met with a round of applause.

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Goochland High School Forensics Team members celebrate their third place finish in the James River District Tournament.

Forensics team takes third in district Russell G. and Adrian M. won first place for their performance in humorThe Goochland High School ous duo. They will advance to regionals Forensics team had a stellar performance as members of the James River District Feb. 8 at Randolph Henry High School at team. the James River District Tournament. Lilly J. received third place for Original Contributed Report

Oratory, and will also compete at the regional level. Overall, Goochland placed third in the competition. Not too bad for a first year team.

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a heart attack and I remember being enchanted by the animation of the heart. I thought it was incredible, so I started researching different careers involving the heart and watching surgeries taking place on the heart. Then not long after I had to go to a children’s cardiologist to take a test. When I saw the machinery, I was captivated by the images that appeared. I thought it was the most amazing thing that had ever existed. That’s when I decided that I wanted to do something with the heart.” Coles attended her first School Board meeting last week, adding that she has been briefed on what her role as student liaison will entail. “Yes, I have been told the basic expectations however I will be attending some training sessions that will explain the expectations in depth,” she said. “I’m also expecting for there to be times where I will be asked to report back to the students of Goochland High School.” Serving as the student liaison will enhance her education and better prepare her for the future, Coles said. “The courses that I’m taking are challenging and require ded-

ication, commitment, and management,” she said. “Therefore taking the most challenging courses that demand that I acquire those skills will ensure that I’m able to use those skills in college and being the student liaison reinforces those skills in a different pattern. It enables me to speak not only my opinion but the mass opinion of the student body.” Dr. James F. Lane, superintendent of GCPS, believes that Coles brings the right combination of academic achievement and success outside the classroom that will serve her well in her role with the School Board. “We are so happy that Jasmine was approved as our student liaison to the School Board,” he said. “We believe that she is the perfect representative of our student body as she is not only an excellent student, but she is involved in a wide range of activities in our school. I think she is going to be a huge asset to our board. We will be able to hear directly from students about their thoughts regarding how we can continue to maximize and ignite individual student potential as we strive to have the best schools in Virginia. This experience will be a huge time commitment for her and we appreciate her enthusiasm.”

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GHS football team honored

Goochland High School Football Coach Joe Fowler accepts a plaque from Goochland Board of Supervisors Chairman Ken Peterson at the supervisors’ Feb. 11 meeting. The Board honored the Bulldog players, coaches and supporters for the team’s victory over an undefeated Essex High School team in the championship game, earning their second state championship since 2006. Photo by Ken Odor

Chase ends in charges for county man By Jeremy Slayton Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Goochland County man is facing six charges after a highspeed chase Sunday morning that started in Goochland County and reached speeds of 100 miles per hour before ending in a crash on Interstate 95 in Richmond. Virginia State Police reported that Mario Davis, 30, of Maidens, Va., has been charged with felony eluding police and possession of a firearm after being a convicted felon. Davis, who sustained minor injuries in the crash, also has been charged with misdemean-

or obstruction of justice, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving by speed and failure to wear his safety belt, police reported. Police said Davis was driving a 1998 Ford Contour that failed to stop for a state trooper who was attempting to pull the vehicle over for reckless driving at 83 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone The incident started about 9:20 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 64 near the Rockville exit. The driver failed to stop and continued eastbound on I-64 at speeds of more than 100 mph, police reported.

Troopers pursued the car onto I-95 southbound, where the driver lost control and ran off the right side of the road, striking a guardrail. The car then crossed back across the southbound lanes striking the center jersey wall and hitting two state police vehicles near the Virginia Commonwealth University/Broad Street exit about 9:30 a.m. Two lanes of southbound I-95 were closed after the crash. Davis, who was not wearing

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February 21, 2013

Once again, voter ID Once again, a photo ID bill has passed. And, once again, politics is overshadowing the obvious benefits of a common sense electoral reform. Over Democratic objections, the Virginia Senate has passed a law requiring Virginia voters to produce a photo ID before casting their ballots. In 2014, not this year. The House of Delegates will likely pass the same bill and, should Gov. Bob McDonnell sign it, only a court ruling will prevent this sensible measure from becoming law. An earlier bill that would have made changes in a voter identification law that would have taken effect this year died in the Senate when Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling broke a tie and voted against it, a move that surprised some observers, but, on reflection, seems like a wise decision. With another election just eight months away and significant changes having been made in voter identification requirements last year, it seems prudent not to make any change this year. But it still seems reasonable to require voters to prove they are who they say they are. Just as it always has. And the bill just passed will do just that. Those without photo ID can get one from their local registrar for free. But, once again, many are lamenting the terrible effects that such a requirement will have on voters and calling the bill an effort

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to suppress voter turnout, which is hilarious, since one group the opposition regularly cites as likely to be discouraged from voting is senior citizens, who are normally more likely to vote for conservative candidates. So, is the GOP trying to suppress the vote among one of its core constituencies? I think not. The other, equally ludicrous idea is the ever repeated cry that voting should be made easier. Well, perhaps folks should just be able to phone in their vote, or maybe vote via their hand-held electronic device. Or maybe carrier pigeon, I don’t know. But I do know this. I’ve heard enough credible anecdotal reports of voter fraud to believe that a reasonable requirement to identify oneself as a valid registered voter in the district and precinct one casts their ballot is a very good thing. Once signed into law, the current bill should bring the issue, at least in Virginia, to a close. Propagandists may persist in their efforts to use the issue to demonize the GOP but the Commonwealth will be well served by this requirement. Starting in 2014, voters will come to the polls, show who they are, cast their ballots and all citizens can be more confident that the results are a true reflection of the will of the people.

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Career institute opens

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Royal Career Institute, LLC celebrated their Grand Opening on Saturday, Feb. 16. Program director and owner Antionique Jones, RN, DNAP cuts the ribbon to begin this exciting endeavor in her nursing career. The institute is located in Goochland County at 1940 Sandy Hook Road. To learn more about the classes offered in nursing, visit the web site at www.royalcareerinstitute.com.

Letters to the Editor Shame on editor for encouraging division While I have enjoyed reading the Gazette in the past I wish to take exception to the Feb. 7, “Letter’s Editorial.” Why are you “baiting” the paper’s readership to object to progress of a Christian school in the county? A school that has been a good neighbor and positive influence on countless members of this community. Would it not be better to help welcome them than to attempt to create further division and ill will? Shame on you for encouraging the undermining of good people’s efforts. Gary Morgan Maidens

Writer will use the old fashioned seeds This is the best time of the year. The seed catalogs are out and everyone can enjoy planning and dreaming and carefully considering

their summer garden. Optimism runs high. Foolproof plans are conceived to foil the deer this season. Meanwhile the deer stare at us from the treeline with plans of their own. This year we’re going to design a better fence. The game begins again. For the last several years we have chosen to plant seeds that are nongenetically modified. This seed is referred to as NGMO seed. The garden that results is fabulous. And we don’t have to wonder what the heck has been done to the seed that produced the vegetable or whether sometime down the road scientists will tell us that it is recommended that children or pregnant women avoid eating transgenic food. Monsanto Company, produces 90% of global transgenic seed. This seed has been modified by scientists who utilize a method that inserts bacteria and viruses into the DNA of a plant seed or animal to create a desired result. 86% of corn and 93% of soybeans farmed in the US are engineered strains. Numerous studies are being done

to access the effects such genetic manipulation may have on the environment, humans and livestock consuming the modified product. A generation or two from now, the answer may be certain. Corn is an example of such genetic manipulation. Scientists insert an insecticide into the DNA of the plant seed, resulting in fewer crops lost to insects and accomplishing an abundant harvest. Another interesting aspect of genetic manipulation involves the legal patent rights of Monsanto. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on Feb. 19, brought by a single small farmer over the farmer’s right to own and plant a second crop from seed harvested from his crop of Monsanto’sGMO seed. The question of patented, manipulated seed and farmer’s rights will be determined soon. It is another very large question in agricultural circles regarding such seed. It is interesting to watch these evolving problems and the far reaching consequences they present to farmers, large corporations and health. see Letters > page 7

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March 1 tax deadlines loom Contributed Report

High Mileage Deduction on vehicles taxed in Goochland County If your vehicle has excess miles, you may qualify for the high mileage deduction. This is based on the year, make, and mileage of your vehicle according to the NADA book. Trucks 1 ton and over will not qualify. You must fill out forms and file them by March 1st of each year to receive this deduction. Forms can be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office by calling (804) 556-5807 or on line at www.co.goochland. va.us click on Departments – Commissioner of the Revenue. Goochland County Business Licenses are due March 1. Any person doing business

in Goochland County that has yearly gross receipts over $4000 must purchase a Goochland Business License to legally operate in Goochland County. This is a yearly license and runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Applications were sent out to businesses already registered with Goochland in the prior year and should have already been received. If you did not receive your license or if you are a new business located in Goochland, forms can be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office by calling (804) 556-5807 or on line at www.co.goochland. va.us click on Departments – Commissioner of the Revenue. These applications and the fee are due March 1, after that day a 10% penalty will be added to the amount of the license fee.

Goochland County Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled It is time to file your Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled application with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. You must meet certain qualifications for this program, and applications and qualification information can be obtained from the Commissioner’s office by calling 556-5807. This is an exemption program that you must qualify for each year, and your application should be filed with this office by March 1. Forms can be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office by calling (804) 556-5807 or on line at www. co.goochland.va.us click on Departments – Commissioner of the Revenue.

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Letters continued from > page 6 At our house, we will keep it simple with the old tried and true seed. This spring, we will plant wonderful, buttery, heirloom, Non- GMO trombolini squash and black pole beans. We’re searching for NGMO tomatoes and looking forward to a summer full of wonderful vegetables from our garden. When our garden begins to flower, we’ll wait for the bees to arrive to do the pollination. And if all goes well, once again, the garden will provide more than we can possibly enjoy. There is usually plenty to share with others. And the deer, well they have plans of their own. Pat Hendy Manakin-Sabot

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Johnson and Harika to wed Dover Hall could get new life as event venue

Mr. and Mrs. Mikel S Johnson of Columbia, Va. are pleased to announcement the engagement of their daughter, Lisa I. Johnson to Anthony G. Harika, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ghassan E. Harika of Glen Allen, Va. Lisa is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle S. Johnson of Columbia, Va. and Mrs. Marrian Tinsley of Richmond, Va. Anthony is the grandson of Mr. Frederick Shibley Jr. of Montpelier, Va. A June wedding is planned.

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A mansion in Goochland County soon could be reinvented as a venue for weddings, business meetings, political fundraisers, film productions and other special events. Dover Hall, a 32,000square-foot English Tudor manor in Goochland’s horse country, is no longer for sale. Instead, its owners are seeking permission from Goochland officials to repurpose the 56-acre property as something more akin to a business venture than a private residence. “We’ve never charged anybody to use Dover Hall,” said Dennis Pryor, a real estate mogul who broke ground on the house in 1996 and moved in along with his wife, Cindy, in 2000. “This is just revenue to maintain the place.” Dover Hall was put on the market in 2007 at an asking price of $11.5 million. Pryor said he has had

no luck lining up a buyer, and the house was taken off the market at the end of last year. “Even people who had tons of money that could have easily afforded it, they just couldn’t deal with it,” Pryor said. “Just the size.” One of the largest residences in central Virginia, Dover Hall features nine bedroom suites, a grand ballroom, a library, a pub and about 30 bathrooms. It’s located at Manakin Road and Millers Lane, near Hermitage Country Club and Deep Run Hunt Club. Pryor has hosted numerous social events at the estate over the years that have drawn up to 600 attendees, but he said future parties would be smaller. Pryor has applied for a conditional-use permit that would allow him to use the property as an event venue and a limited bed-andbreakfast to accommodate overnight stays, mostly for wedding parties. He stressed that even though he has to get permission to operate Dover Hall as a bed-and-breakfast on certain occasions, that won’t be the main use. “In fact, my neighbors would have a heart attack if it were used for that,” Pryor said. County planners have suggested that if the application is approved, outdoor

activities would have to end by 11 p.m., overnight stays would be limited to 10 people, and the occupancy limit for the main house would be 299 people, along with other conditions. The Goochland Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Dover Hall application on Feb. 21, according to county documents. The issue is tentatively scheduled to go to the Board of Supervisors on March 5. Pryor said he has the full support of his neighbors because any events held at the estate would be on a limited scale. Documentation prepared by the county staff pointed out that Dover Hall’s future may be in jeopardy if it remains solely a private residence. “Dover Hall is a unique site,” reads a background memo prepared for Goochland officials. “Continued use of the property as a single-family dwelling may no longer be tenable. Approval of this (permit) would support continued investment in the site.” Pryor would not speculate about the estate’s future if the permit is denied, but he said it “would not be a good thing.” “This is probably the best and probably the only use that it will have for the future,” Pryor said.

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Saturday, Feb. 23 The Goochland Democratic Committee invites you to a meeting from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Goochland Library, 3075 River Road West, Goochland Courthouse. Join us for a snack, updates on campaigns and the General Assembly, and future fun(d)raisers. For more information, please contact Molly Payne, GDC Chair, 804-310-4233 or Ron Reynolds, GDC Vice-Chair, at 804-556-6911.

Goochland Boy Scout Troop 710 Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction at The Cub Adventure Camp - Dining Hall in Maidens Doors Open at 5 p.m. with Silent Auction Dinner served at 6 p.m. Live Auction begins at 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adults, $4 for 12 & under. Auction Highlight: Reconditioned 1987 Ford Bronco II. Tickets sold through Troop 710 ahead of time and also at the Door on evening of event.

Monday, Feb. 25 Beef Feed Program offered by the Extension Office If you have a small herd or graze hundreds of acres you will gain some insight from this educational program offered by the Goochland and Powhatan Extension Offices at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Goochland, VA from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25. We welcome guest speaker Dr. Brian Campbell, Ruminant Livestock Production Specialist, from the Southern Piedmont AREC. Topics to be covered include supplements and when to use them; cost calculations and conversions; and ration balancing. Please pre-register by

calling the Goochland Extension Office at (804) 556-5841 or email sgrayson@vt.edu, pre-registration is required and limited to 30 participants.

Thursday, Feb. 28 The Goochland Tea Party will be holding their next general meeting on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church located at 2955 River Rd. West in Goochland. Guest speakers include Ben Slone (Goochland Republican Party) and Del. Bob Marshall from the 13th District. Topics will include the May 18 Republican Convention and how to be a delegate and a summary of the 2013 Virginia General Assembly. What’s Not to like about Invasive Species? Did you know that 10 percent of Virginia’s forestland acreage (1.6 million acres) is covered with invasive plant species? Learn about invasive plants and insects currently present in Virginia, and why management is necessary to slow displacement of our native species. Virginia Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Virginia Department of Forestry

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will be offering an evening information lecture on invasive species impacting our forest and farmland in Virginia at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Goochland, VA from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 28. Learn the benefits of forest health for profit, wildlife and overall satisfaction. See insect pests that are wreaking havoc on today’s forest stands in Virginia and receive an update on their status and efforts to manage their populations. If you are concerned about the health of your existing planned forestland or farm, then this is a must class to gain sound advice from experts in the field of natural resources. Please contact the Goochland Extension Office if you plan to attend at (804) 5565841 or e-mail sgrayson@vt.edu, pre-registration is required and limited to 30 participants.

Friday, March 1 The Goochland Republican Women will meet at 10 a.m. at the Manakin Fire Station at 180 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot, Va. 23103. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will speak from 10 to 10:30. Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter and Martha Boneta and Dale Swanson will then discuss HB

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can be found in many private and public collections nationally and throughout VirginiaThe Montpelier Center is located at 17205 Mountain Road, Dennis Winston, known Montpelier, VA. For more inforand honored both locally and mation call 804-883-7378 or visit nationally as an artist and as an www.montpeliercenter.org. educator, will exhibit a selection of his woodcuts and drawings, Sunday, March 3 entitled “Captured Moments” at The Montpelier Center for Arts & The Friends of the Goochland Education March 2-31. Winston Branch Library, Inc. will hold its will give a gallery talk at 7 p.m. corporateannualmeetingSunday, during his Opening Reception March 3 at 3 p.m. in the multion Friday, March 1, from 6-8 p.m. purpose room of the Goochland “The woodcut allows me to use Branch Library, 3075 River Road direct, bold, black and white West, Goochland, Virginia 23063. imagery to create works that Featured speakers will be Richard reflect both my social and aesthet- and Kathy Verlander discussing ic needs. My purpose is to capture their experiences as baseball parthe essence of my subjects and at ents of Justin Verlander, and their the same time make the surface book, Rocks Across the Pond, marks interesting to the eye. I Lessons Learned, Stories Told. want to provoke thought from All are invited. Refreshments will the viewer and reveal in my sub- be served. jects something of their character and the spirit that sustains them.” Fauquier Baptist Church Winston has been included will hold its Annual Jerry A. in a videotape collection and Allen Memorial Education and CD-Rom collection entitled, Scholarship Day Service Sunday, “African-American Artists: Past March 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. Our and Present,” and was recently Theme: Keeping The Lamp of featured in Virginia Adversaria: Learning Burning. Our Speaker Art, Literature and Compelling see Calendar > page 16 Interviews magazine. His work

2013 at 11 a.m. Burial will interment at Christ Church follow in the church cem- Kingston Parish Cemetery. continued from > page 9 etery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elpis Christian ters, Christie (Robby) and Smith Church or to the Christ Hannah (Tank); a grandson, Church Kingston Parish Kaleb Christmas; a brother, Virginia Atkins Smith, Cemetery Fund. Online conCharles Bradshaw III; her special niece, Catherine Mays 87, of Crozier, died on dolences may be made on (Billy); and many other cher- Friday, February 15, 2013. welchfuneralhomeva.com. ished family members. She She was the widow of Oscar Towles was a longtime member of St. Jackson Smith. She is surMatthew’s United Methodist vived by her daughters, Leslie Mr. Melvin Towles, 65, Church. The family will Smith Maitland (Jimmy) of of Goochland, Va., departed Alexandria and Laura Smith receive visitors on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 2 to 4 Germain (Chris) of Maidens; this life February 12, 2013. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West brother, Jason Lester Atkins Memorial services were held Chapel of Bennett Funeral of Virginia Beach; and grand- at The Robert Mealy Funeral Homes, 11020 West Broad St., children, Jesse Maitland, Jason Home, 2530 Dogtown Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Funeral Germain and Alex Germain. Goochland, Va., on Saturday, services will be held at St. Funeral services will be held February 16, 2013. Pastor Matthew’s United Methodist at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Melvin A. Woodson officiatChurch, 1706 St. Matthew’s February 20, 2013 at Foster ing. Lane Richmond, Va. 23233, Faulkner Funeral Home in on Thursday, February 14, Mathews, Virginia, with

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Cadets claim school best third in state By Thomas C. Dozier Special Correspondent

Liberty Christian Academy rode the strength of three championship-match winners – Andrew Atkinson (132pounds), Ike Podell (145) and Blake Papet (195) – to put an end to St. Christopher’s 11year reign in the 43rd VISAA Wrestling Championships held at Glen Allen High School on Saturday. As a result of the stellar effort, the Bulldogs squeaked by the Saints by a half point 267.50 to 267.00 to capture the state championship. The Lynchburg school racked up the needed points from a runner-up finish from Titus Glaze at the 182-pound division and three third-place finishes by Brady Leflew (106), Patrick Good (170) and Charles Hancock (285) to hold off St. Christopher’s late charge. The victory gave the Bulldogs their first VISAA wrestling title in school history. “Going into the final round, Liberty Christian was winning by three points,” said Benedictine coach Ryan Hall. “It was exciting in that you had Liberty Christian on the third-place mat, and Saint Christopher’s on the main mat for the championship. When St. Christopher’s heavyweight Tyler Anthony won in triple overtime the Saints thought they had won it and started celebrating. “At the same time, Liberty Christian won the third-place match and they thought they had won it too,” Hall said. “To show you how tight it was, the state champion today might be different than the state champion tomorrow. They did all the scoring at trackwrestling. com and originally said they had tied, and then they said Liberty won by 2, then the latest and final had them winning

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Three Benedictine wrestlers claimed individual state championships during the VIS meet on Saturday at Glen Allen High School. Above: Benedictine’s Ralph Toomey gets a strong grip on Norfolk Collegiate School’s Jeb Forehand and takes him down in the 182lb class. Top right: Benedictine’s Charles Thoma gets the reverse on Thomas Wheeler of Pope John Paul VI in the 170lb weight class. Right: Braxton Walker of Benedictine gets the upper hand against Woodberry Forest’s Harris Moye in the 126lb class and takes Moye down for the pin.

by ½ point. “I knew it was going to be a three-horse race, whoever wrestled the best would be the champion but when our heavyweight [Austin Hague] went down, we were behind the eight-ball. We needed to pull some upsets and gets some other upsets that favored our way for us to have a chance. But I am proud of how we wrestled.” St. Christopher’s, which has a rich history in the sport of wrestling, had developed 68 state champions prior to this weekend. The Saints got championship match wins from standouts William Kelly (113), Robert Janis (152), Marshall Hollerith (220) and Tyler Anthony (285). Kelly captured the 106 crown last year while Janis won the 145-pound title

in 2012 and Hollerith placed second. Janis and Hollerith, both seniors, closed out brilliant prep careers with 42-2 and 35-13 records this season. But perhaps the most impressive team performance of the two-day event, 32man format, double-elimination tournament was turned in by Benedictine College Preparatory. The Cadets, who finished ninth last year, were a mere 30.50 points behind the top two teams and the only other team to surpass the 200point total with 237.00 points. “I think that I will remember the most about the overall team effort was our team chemistry,” Hall explained. “The togetherness, not only for the individuals but for something bigger than themselves. They love each other and I love

my kids. I am excited about going to Prep Nationals so the season is not over yet. “The kids getting gritty on the big stage was another highlight of the weekend. The experienced kids stepping up, and even the younger kids coming through when we needed them. “From top to bottom, from our most dedicated, seasoned wrestlers to my freshest kids, the all came through. “They helped each other and pushed each other. Wrestling builds character, and we are real tickled., that we are not only building character but displaying sportsmanship along the way.” Benedictine, which defeated the host school Glen Allen this season also posted big wins over St. Christopher’s, Liberty

Christian Academy and Paul VI for a 22-2 regular-season record, placed six wrestlers in the finals – Zach Walker at 120, Braxton Walker at 126, Shane Corbin at 132, Ulysses Avgeros at 160, Charles Thoma at 170 and Ralph Toomey at 182. “Our program is now an elite program among private schools,” Hall stated. “Thirty points out of first is not a lot. We want to eventually bring home a state championship like St. Christopher’s and Liberty Christian. We won three state titles, placed nine wrestlers on the all-state team and now we are taking six wrestlers, possibly seven with Jordan Hagood (106), to Prep Nationals at Lehigh University this weekend.

“We knew we could compete for a state championship and we did. Next year we are capable of winning it all but they are not going to hand it to us, it is not a done deal and it certainly is not done on paper. We will have to work hard and perform not as individuals but as a team.” In the final tally for the Cadets, Roanoke Catholic’s Josh Baier decisioned Zach Walker while Braxton Walker got the decision over Collegiate’s Preston Roper. Atkinson pinned Corbin and the Cougars’ Kyle Pate pinned Avegeros. Then, Thoma and Toomey put an exclamation point on the Benedictine see Cadets >page 113

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Barons trip Bulldogs in JRD semifinals By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

The role of underdog is often a question of perception, not ranking. Bluestone entered last week’s James River District semifinal contest at second place Goochland as the No. 3 seed but at the end of the night, the Barons came away with a 60-57 win. “According to the standings, we came in here the underdog, but we didn’t feel like we were underdogs. And the team didn’t play that well,” said an elated Baron coach Michael Icenhour. The Barons, who suffered two season losses at the hands of the Bulldogs, didn’t look like underdogs as the game began, jumping to a 14-6 lead midway through the first quarter. The Bulldogs were down 18-12 as the period ended. Goochland fought back in the second quarter, and Tammara Taylor sank two free throws to give the Bulldogs their first lead at 21-20. “I told them I was proud of the way they fought back at several points in the game,” Goochland coach Sarah

Cadets continued from >page 12 effort and claimed back-toback state titles at 170 and 182 respectively and the thirdplace finish became the best finish in school history. “Coming into this season,” Hall added. “We knew we could be good but Ralph Toomey has been instrumental in leading the way. I can’t say enough about him. He has been a complete package and helped us build this program. A state championship was a long-time coming for him and he deserved it. “He is the example of hard

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Goochland’s Tammara Taylor, left, attempts to shoot over Bluestone defender Carmen Sturdifen (2) in last week’s semifinals of the James River District Tournament.

recapture the lead 57-56. But in the final seconds Bluestone’s Bre Roberts went the length of the floor and was fouled, made both free throws to put the Barons on top to stay. Goochland was forced to foul again to stop the clock and Bluestone added two more for the final margin. The loss removed the Bulldogs’ hopes for a JRD tourney championship and a home game in regionals. Goochland will now travel to Clarke County in the tourney opener. “This was a disappointing loss. We wanted to play for a district championship, and this certainly doesn’t help our rankings in the regionals,” Voyack said. The Bulldogs came out in a man-to-man defense that didn’t click and Voyack felt that contributed to the slow start. “We were asleep at the beginning, and then went back to our go to defense, the press, and picked things up,” Voyack said. “We definitely had the momentum in the second quarter.” The coach also said “silly mistakes” and take-aways killed

the team against the Barons. “We made a lot of unforced errors tonight and they took advantage of that,” Voyack said. “They wanted it and played hard throughout the game.” The team’s momentary lapses, although short in duration, were enough to sink the Bulldogs. “I told the team the game of basketball is 32 minutes and you can’t stop playing for 30 seconds. Someone will come along and beat you,” Voyack said. Entering the regionals on the road offers its own set of challenges and Voyack said the team would have to up its game to meet the challenge. “It only gets harder from here on out. If we want to a chance to advance in regionals, we have to step up our game. We need to do that for the entire four quarters.”

126: Braxton Walker (Ben) d. Preston Roper (Col) 6-4. 132: Andrew Atkinson (LCA) p. Shane Corbin (Benedictine ) 0:41. 138: Richard Rumley (BS) d.. Nick Womach (BI) 8-2. 145: Ike Podell (LCA) d. Thomas Thagard (Ep) 9-3. 152: Robert Janis (SC) p. Imran Doraney (RMA) 2:35. 160: Kyle Pate (Col) p. Ulysses Avgeros 1:58. 170: Charles Thoma (Ben) d. Daniel Carlton (PVI) 7-2. 182: Ralph Toomey (Ben) d. Titus Glaze (LCA) 5-4. 195: Blake Papet (LCA) md. Daniel Harthausen (PC) 12-1. 220: Marshall Hollerith (SC) p. Spencer Hayes (PVI) 1:20. 285: Tyler Anthony (SC) d. Jimmy Keegan (BIO) OT 3-2.

Voyack said following the disappointing loss. “We just keep having these lapses where we stop playing.” The pressing Bulldog defense rattled an otherwise patient Baron offense as the

half wound down, resulting in two steals for baskets and a 2926 Goochland lead at the half. The teams stayed close throughout the third period that ended with a 41-40 Goochland lead.

However, cold shooting plagued the Bulldogs early in the fourth quarter and the Barons opened a six-point lead. Again, Goochland came back from the deficit with less than a minute remaining to

work and dedication. He has been blessed with great partners. But most of all, he is all about team. He worked so hard in wrestling. He listens, he believes in what we are doing and he was just great example of what you can accomplish. That is why we named him team captain along with Shane Corbin.” Besides the third-place finish, Benedictine knocked down two more prestigious awards. Coach Hall was named coach of the year and the Cadets were given the sportsmanship trophy for the second time in three years. Four seniors including Hague, Toomey, Colin Ventrella and

Daniel Parrish leave the program in capable hands for next season. Hall singled out three wrestlers – Hagood (fifth at 106), Colin Bohanon (seventh at 152) and Zach Walker (second at 120) – who went way above and beyond the call of duty. “Jordan Hagood had a fantastic tourney,” Hall said. “Colin Bohannon at 152 was terrific and Zach Walker put on a clinic at the 120-pound division. He got a lot of points and pulled one of the upsets we needed.” Collegiate’s Pate, who was the 152 runner-up last year, provided the Cougars with

106.0 12. Norfolk Academy 103.0 13. Bishop Ire ton 102.0 14. Norfolk Collegiate School 93.5 15. Episcopal High School 93.0 16. Bishop Sullivan 89.5 17. Peninsula Catholic 81.0 18. Hardgrave Military Academy 75.0 19. Randolph-Macon Academy 59.0 20. Pope John Paul The Great 58.0 21. Fork Union Military Academy 49.0 22. Blue Ridge School 45.0 23. The Covenant School 41.0 24. Grace Christian 35.0 25. Saint Stephen’s / Stages School 33.0 26. Norfolk Christian School 32.0 27. Virginia Episcopal School 26.0 28. Broadwater TEAM SCORES Academy 6.0 29. Blessed Sacrament 1. Liberty Christian Academy 267.5 2. Huguenot 4.0 30. Trinity Episcopal St. Christopher’s 267.0 3. Benedictine School 2.0 237.0 4. Paul VI Catholic High School 186.5 5. Woodberry Forest School CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 133.0 6. Roanoke Catholic 123.0 106: Logan Harvich (CH) d. Joey 7. Potomac School 119.0 8. Bishop Prata (SC) 4-2. 113: William Kelly O’Connell 110.5 9. Collegiate School (SC) d. Gabe Gibson (Cape Henry 108.0 10. Fishbone Military School (Col) 2-1. 120: Josh Baier (Roanoke 106.5 11. Cape Henry Collegiate Catholic) d. Zach Walker (Ben) 6-0.

lone championship win at 160. Two Blessed Sacrament Huguenot wrestlers – Jack Toomey (126) and Stuart Howard (195) – and four Trinity Episcopal wrestlers – Connor Ashley (120), Sam Parker (138), Darryl Atkins (145) and Jack Cabell (182) – competed in the state tournament but did not place.

BLUESTONE (n/r) — Walker 0, Sturdisen 8, Thompson 0, Tucker 18, Davis 2, Walton 14, Roberts 12, Pullian 6. Totals 24 12-18 60. GOOCHLAND (14-8) — Leabough 8, Robinson 0, Jackson 9, Rodriguez 2, Liddle 2, Mills 0, Keith10, Taylor 20, Ezell 6. Totals 22 13-18 57. Bluestone................ 18 8 14 20 — 60 Goochland............ 12 17 12 16 — 57

For Complete Results, go to trackwrestling.com. Once you are there type in “VISAA” in the search bar and click enter. Then click on the tournament, and you can get all scores.

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