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Sounding off on sludge Local and state officials voicing concern over the use of industrial waste on farms

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

lready deeply unpopular with many residents, a plan by the Baltimore-based company Synagro to spread

industrial sludge on farmland in several area communities has been gaining even more detractors in recent weeks. Last month, Goochland became one of four locations — alongside King William, King and Queen and New

Kent — to send letters of opposition to the plan to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the State Water Control Board. Now, as the DEQ reopens see Sludge > 4

Benedictine’s Harmening marks major milestone Closing in on 65 years since taking vows, he says he wouldn’t change a thing By Roslyn Ryan Editor

“I have a general wariness about being told something is ‘just fine’ without being able to evaluate that assertion with verifiable and independent proof.” Robert Minnick, District 4

“The overarching concern is the health, safety and welfare of our citizens. I was pleased to see the State Water Control Board postpone its decision on this issue.” Ken Peterson District 5

“DEQ is mandating very tight regulations on storm water runoff to protect the bay, while forcing us to permit the application of sludge with little knowledge of what the long term impacts are.” Manuel Alvarez District 2

“[We] have no authority to ban the application or storage of sewage sludge or industrial sludge. I am frustrated by not being able to help protect the citizens of Goochland County.

“If biosolids are so good why do they have to travel so far to get rid of them? Seems strange that EPA is requiring water ways to be cleaned up but also forcing us to accept biosolids.”

Susan Lascolette District 1

Ned Creasey District 3

When it comes to institutional memory, very few of those involved with Goochland’s Benedictine High School can rival Father Adrian Harmening. Harmening, who has been a member of the staff at the private Catholic military school since 1955 and currently serves as the Chaplain Emeritus of Goochland’s Benedictine Harmening College Preparatory School, can often seem like a walking repository of Benedictine history and lore. “He is gifted with a fantastic memory, Goochland resident Peg Strecker, who has known Harmening for years, said. Give him see Harmening > 5

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Goochland Family YMCA, a nonprofit organization that began with a simple but powerful idea — a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives.

Since its founding, the Goochland Family YMCA has grown into one of the community’s largest volunteer-led organizations and become recognized for its commitment to helping people of every background reach their potential. “This is an amazing milestone in our Y’s history,” Jay Shively, executive director of the Goochland Family YMCA, said. “Our Y has grown so much over the past 10 years in terms of membership, programs and outreach. But what

has always remained consistent is our commitment to our members and the Goochland community. And I believe even greater things are ahead for our Y in the next 10 years.” To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the Goochland Y is having a family friendly celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. All members of the community are invited to partake in food, music and fun for all ages. For more information, contact the Goochland Family YMCA at (804) 556-9887.

Bloodmobile coming to county Friday Contributed report will be located at the County Goochland County and the Administration building at American Red Cross will hold 1800 Sandy Hook Road. a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 The blood drive is open to p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, in the the public and all are welcome. Red Cross Bloodmobile that Individuals can schedule

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American Legion Auxiliary members recently dropped off 50 tote bags for veterans at the Hunter Homes McGuire VA Medical Center. Shown are, from left, Auxiliary member Janice Nelson, Lisa Meade, RN, Robyn Jones, RN, and Auxiliary member Nancy Gregory.

Auxiliary members support veterans Contribued report

American Legion Auxiliary members from Post 215 have been busy with support activities for the veterans at the Hunter Homes McGuire VA Medical Center. Auxiliary members Janice Nelson and Nancy Gregory visited the Dialysis Unit where they dropped off 50 tote bags filled with blankets and toiletry items for the patients. They said they would like to thank local dentist Dr. Peter Murchie for the donation of 144 toothbrushes and toothpaste that was arranged

through Goochland Dentistry and Colgate. Auxiliary members also gave the dialysis unit a laptop, donated by John McHugh of Contractor’s Institute. The laptop will be used to provide educational information to patients during treatments. The Polytrauma unit received an outdoor grill that will play arole in the rehabilitation of the veterans in this unit, starting with them assembling it as part of their rehab. When Auxiliary members learned that these veterans

often have no bags for their clothes or personal items, they purchased 22 duffle bags for the veterans in the unit. These are some of the veteran support activities in which the Auxiliary is involved. Future projects include stuffing a Christmas stocking for a veteran at the Medical Center. If you or your company is interested in donating to the American Legion Auxiliary contact Nancy Gregory at (804) 556-6433 or contact the Post through the website: http://www.goochlandlegionpost215.com.

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Manakin’s Company 1 Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual BBQ Fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, at Benedictine College Preparatory School at 12829 River Road in Goochland. Over the upcoming weekends, tickets will be sold door to door by volunteers. Tickets also can be purchased at Portico Restaurant at 12506 River Road.

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the public comment period on the issue, a group calling itself Citizens Against Sludge is urging more residents to get involved in the fight. “Citizens Against Sludge is pleased that the DEQ has reopened the comment period and scheduled a new public hearing,” the group said in a recent press release. “With this extension, more people will be able to express to the State Water Control Board how they will be adversely affected by permit VPA 00584.” The new public comment period, which opened Sept. 17 and closes Nov. 7, will give residents from all potentially impacted localities — including Goochland, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, Hanover, Prince George

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prepare for a disaster and what to do during a disaster. • Fire Education and Public Safety displays and activities for kids. • Goochland Historical Society members will be present to explain their work in preserving Goochland County’s his-

torical past. • A Moon Bounce will be provided by Benham’s Bouncibles and face painting will be offered. The Medflight Rescue helicopter will land on the scene during the event, with pilots and rescue workers offer-

ing demonstrations of their equipment. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door; organizers prefer tickets be purchased in advance. For more information, visit the department’s website at www.Manakin1.com.

and Surry — a chance to voice their concerns. A public hearing also will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the DEQ office, 4949-A Cox Road in Glen Allen. Citizens Against Sludge cofounder Tyla Matteson said she was very pleased to see the response the issue has received from both local and state officials. After holding a special public forum, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors decided on Aug. 27 to withdraw the county’s application to receive the sludge. Del. Chris Peace, RHanover, citing his own research as well as interviews with local farmers, sent a letter to the DEQ requesting a delay of the permit process until the proper pre- and post-application tests and regulations have been developed.

“We must guarantee the citizens of my district and the Commonwealth that land application of industrial sludge is safe and monitored for ongoing environmental impact,” Peace wrote. Industrial sludge is what’s left over from some industries’ waste after the material has been treated through a process that includes the use of bacteria to break down pollutants. While sludge can contain heavy metals, which are linked to health problems, including cancer, brain damage and nervous system disorders, state rules limit the levels of metals in the sludge. The sludge Synagro has asked to use would come from three industrial operations: the Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in western Hanover County just north of the Henrico County line, the RockTenn Co. paper mill at

West Point and the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Isle of Wight County. In light of residents’ concerns — and the many questions they say still remain on the safety of using sludge near residential development — each of the five board members supported at least some degree of caution being exercised by the DEQ. To Goochland County Board of Supervisors chairman Manuel Alvarez, the current testing procedures simply are not adequate. “Through our legislative agenda we are requesting that the General Assembly allow more local regulation,” Alvarez said. “If we really believe there is no negative impact, then we should not be afraid of performing more testing.” The Richmond TimesDispatch’s Rex Springston contributed to this report.

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September 25, 2014 for mapping out. In life, Harmening recentcontinued from >1 ly said, “You do what the the name of a Benedictine Lord tells you to do and he graduate and he will tell you puts you right where you’re supposed to be. And you the year he graduated.” Though he’s been present love it.” at the graduation ceremonies *** of thousands of young men, From as far back as he can Harmening will mark a milestone of his own this week: remember, Father Adrian On Saturday, Sept. 27, he will Harmening wanted to be a celebrate the 65th anniver- priest. Before he would realize sary of the day he took his monastic vows, the first step that dream, however, there was some other business to in becoming a priest. Since that day over six take care of. Graduating from high decades ago, Harmoning has played many roles, includ- school in Philadelphia in ing teacher, Boy Scout leader, 1943, right in the middle of and even chief fundraiser World War II, Harmening after a 1986 fire caused mil- joined throngs of other lions of dollars in damage young American men and to Benedictine’s former loca- enlisted in the service. Even though he knew tion on Sheppard Street in he wanted to go into the Richmond. It’s been an incredible seminary — which would journey so far, but one that have provided an automatic Harmening takes little credit exemption from military

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Annual Monk Fest scheduled Saturday at Benedictine Abbey The public is invited to join the monks at Mary Mother of Church Benedictine Abbey’s Annual Monk Fest from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will feature family entertainment and local vendors will provide finger foods, wine and beer tastings. Admission is free. The abbey is located at 12829 River Road in Richmond. For more information, email abbeyinfo@richmondmonks.org.

service — Harmening would spend the next 34 months serving his country, first as an armed guard on a merchant ship and then during the invasion of Okinawa. Concerning his time in the Navy, Harmening said he still sees the impact of those years on his life. “I think it made me a better man, and I think it ultimately made me a better priest. It taught me a lot about people.” There was one other benefit as well. When he first came to Benedictine High School, Harmening was assigned the position of disciplinarian. As a World War II veteran, “I lived by my reputation,” Harmoning said. “They thought I was an awfully tough man.” There is an unmistakable twinkle in his eye here, and he can’t quite stifle a chuckle. “They really just didn’t know me.” When it comes to working with students, Harmening’s involvement doesn’t usually

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end at graduation. education, Harmening said are doing God’s work.” A man who graduated he can’t help but get a bit Despite the considerable from Benedictine several emotional when he hears amount he has accomplished, Harmening appears to have no intention of slowing “You do what the Lord tells you to do and down any time soon. There is still the conhe puts you right where you’re supposed struction of the school’s to be. And you love it.” planned gymnasium to — Father Adrian Harmening help oversee, as well as his ongoing commitments to the Boy Scouts and other decades ago recently emailed things like this: “I would say charitable endeavors. Harmening to let him know the best part of my life has Asked if, looking back, he that he had become a deacon been watching the students could imagine having lived in his church — and to thank come in as boys at around his last 87 years any other Harmening for instilling the 14 and leave at 18 as young way, Harmening smiles and principles he’s relied on since men,” he said. “Seeing our shakes his head. leaving the school so many alumni go out into the world “I would do it all over years ago. and do such incredible things again,” Harmening said. “It’s Even after all of his years … it convinces me that we been a delight.”

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Building important but stories must not be lost By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Several weeks ago, Goochland County held a public meeting to discuss the future of Central High School, the building that served as Goochland’s black high school during the era of segregation. As might be expected, the conversation was not easy, nor was the solution to the issue that would be reached that night. More than a few people spoke out about what they saw as a lack of value placed on AfricanAmerican landmarks in the county. And, despite the best efforts of the county administrator to respond to that charge, the frustration many in the audience felt was palpable. It would take a particularly hardened heart to have been able to sit in that room and not understand the dissatisfaction. Who among us, after all, even if on a much smaller scale, has never felt ignored or looked over? And what is more upsetting to an individual or group than to feel as though their personal history is being ignored, erased or obscured, particularly a history in which they have overcome untold obstacles and triumphed in the face of hatred and prejudice? No, it was not hard to see why those who attended Central High School would be emotionally

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invested in saving it. And while we here at the Goochland Gazette don’t have a solution for the future of Central High School, what we can do is help preserve the memories of those who attended it. Starting this week, we are inviting those who attended Central High School to share their recollections with us for an upcoming series of articles. We are interested in all the stories, big and small, and all the memories that the school holds for so many of our readers. What to do with the building is a matter that residents and county leaders will sort out. But what good will it do anyone if the building remains and the stories fade away? As it soon became clear during that meeting several weeks ago, Central High School meant so much to so many -- not because of the mortar in the walls or the tile on the floor but because it shaped the lives they would go on to lead. Let’s put as much focus into preserving the memories of those who attended Central High School as we do on preserving the building. Those who would like to share their recollections of attending Central High School should contact me at (804) 339-7956 or by email at rryan@goochlandgazette. com.

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Racing against the clock By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

tanding in the middle of the Goochland High School varsity football squad, a guy can feel mighty small. There’s a variety of towering linemen, speedy backs and muscle-bound competitors who put it all on the line each Friday for their beloved team. To a man, they are gifted athletes who have learned the value of hard work, commitment and doing the right thing. They truly reflect the values of a coaching staff that knows there’s more to football than first downs. And, there’s one member of that vaunted roster who appreciates them more than most of them will ever know. For the past four years, Goochland High School has joined with hundreds of colleges and high schools across the nation to raise awareness and money for Duchenne, a deadly form of Muscular Dystrophy that affects thousands of children worldwide. During that period, my son Jack Ridolphi has served as honorary captain for a special event that takes place each year called Coach to Cure. It’s a week when Duchenne takes center stage in Goochland, and players take time from their busy practice to reach out and touch someone who knows all too well the cruel realities of this murderous disease. Jack visits practice, takes care of the game ball, and flips the coin to start the game. More importantly, he learns that Joe Fowler’s young troops have a clear understanding of his plight, and they display a level of compassion and care that few would expect from scholastic high school players.

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They form lasting relationships with Jack, and the thought of a little boy who will never display the athletic prowess most of them possess, touches them on a personal level. They take a moment to consider the horror of not being able to move your legs or arms and the challenges of a progressive debilitating disease. And each year, the trip from the sideline to the center of the field is a little harder for Jack to complete. It’s a reminder to me that another year has passed without a cure for MD. That gloom is somewhat replaced with a sense of hope this year, as several breakthroughs seem closer than ever. For children like Jack, it’s a race against time, and no one knows if help will come in time for the youngest Bulldog. But, I know about 200 players and former players who believe and hope it will — and that means everything to kids like Jack. Coach to Cure is a vital event sponsored by the American Coaches Association and Parents Project for Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) that raises funds and national awareness for Duchenne. Patients visit team practices, visit the sideline, and partner with players to supply the impetus that will one day end the nightmare.

The funds are crucial as research enters a critical stage. The awareness is just as important for many who have no idea what Duchenne is. For a parent who feels Jack’s pain and fear, it’s a reaffirmation that the kindness and compassion of friends is always present and a community of caring people can make a difference in a life, especially the one of a certain 10-yearold hero of mine. When Goochland takes the field this week, Jack will be with the Bulldogs, and coaches will wear special patches denoting their Coach to Cure commitment. He’ll wear the number one that Coach Fowler reserves for him each year with pride and honor. And he’ll leave the field with a new sense of hope, provided by a group of coaches and kids who reaffirm my belief in future generations. Thanks again to the GHS family, the Goochland community and Coach Joe Fowler for caring. Join us Friday evening at Goochland High School for this year’s Coach to Cure. The game begins at 7 p.m. If you can’t attend, make a difference by texting CURE to 90999 and donate $5 to Coach to Cure. Help us win this deadly race against time for thousands of children.

A workshop on careers, internships and volunteer opportunities for teens within Virginia State Parks will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 25) at the Goochland Branch Library. Krista Weatherford, a Powhatan State Park interpreter, will talk about opportunities in conservation and recreation, marketing and public relations and the outdoors and nature. This workshop is for ages 12 and up. For more information, call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West.

September 25, 2014 Mildred Bartell BARTELL, Mildred Gardner Haden, was born in Goochland on February 23, 1924 went to be with her Lord on September 20, 2014. She was p re ce d e d in death by her beloved Bartell husband of 68 years, Lloyd Gus Bartell and her son Benjamin Hale Bartell. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Davis (Dick); and sons, Lester Lloyd Bartell (Patsy) and Joseph Wayne Bartell (Sandra); brother, John Haden; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mildred was a devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, sewing and church activities. Until her health began to fail, she enjoyed the fellowship of Mizpah

Christian Church in Fife. The family received friends on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home. Her life celebration service was on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Mizpah Christian Church at 5257 Old Columbia Road in Goochland, followed by interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Mizpah Youth Ministry or American Red Cross.

William Hicks HICKS, William Jacob, 90, of Goochland, passed away on September 18, 2014, surrounded by his family. Jake was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Browning Hicks; son, Charles Hicks; and sister, Mabel Clardy. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley McKinney and her children, Olivia Coada, Wesley McKinney (Dianna) and William McKinney (Michele); special daughter-in-law, Linda Hicks and her children,

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OBITUARIES: Death Notices Angel Tolley and Krissy Lull (Evan); and daughter, Robbie Jones (Jimmie); great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Hunter, Nicholas, Keegan, Hannah and Charles Aiden; and his sisters, Bessie Layne (Raymond) and Fannie Ballard. Jake, a WWII veteran and lifelong farmer, enjoyed his children, grandchildren and serving his community. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the Norman Funeral Home in Goochland. Graveside services were held at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2014, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

William Howell HOWELL, William Wilson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billy,â&#x20AC;? age 81, of Manakin-Sabot, departed this life September 20, 2014. His remains rested at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home at 2011 Grayland Ave. A funeral notice will be issued later.

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Louise Mills MILLS, Louise Wray Knight, of Goochland County, passed away August 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Mills; her son, Bobby Lee Mills; her parents, Louise Sutton Knight and Wray T. Knight Jr.; her sisters, Evie Penzer and Betty Merritt. She is survived by her son, Henry Wray Mills (Bernice); daughter, Evie M. Pasedag (Jerry) and son, Chester A. Mills (Barbara); seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Saunders. She retired after 25 years of service with First and Merchants National Bank and she was a long time member of St.

Matthews United Methodist Church. The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Lynda and Margie. A memorial service was held Friday, September 5, 2014, at St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church at 1706 St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane, Richmond, VA 23233.

Rudolph Shelton SHELTON, Mr. Rudolph Stanley, 75, of Gum Spring, a beloved father, grandfather and friend, departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Mary J. Shelton.

He leaves behind his loving son, Howard Stanley Shelton (Teresa); and grandchildren, Morgan, Jessica and Owen; brothers, Daniel Shelton (Audrey), Robert Shelton Sr. (Clara) and Arto Shelton; sisters-in-law, Mary Anne Shelton, Harriet Robinson, Sarah Turner (Charles) and Shirley Anne Johnson; and accepted as a brother-in-law, Artto Fleming (Lorine); special friend, Hester Chand; his pet cat, Spanky; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Reginald Cleveland officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery.

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Bulldogs rock Randolph-Henry Chenault tosses 3 TDs in win

It was perhaps the Bulldogs’ best performance of the year. “We played really well at times on both sides of the ball,” Fowler said. For Chenault, it was a case of standing in and finding open receivers, which he consistently did the entire evening. “Reid got into a good rhythm early and spread the ball around to a lot of By Jim Ridolphi different guys,” Fowler said. “He had Special Correspondent only had five incompletions and two of those were drops so he was putting the ball on the money.” or the second consecutive week, Fowler also credited a veteran offenthe Goochland Bulldogs took to sive line for giving Chenault the protecthe road to face a district oppo- tion he needed. “I thought our offensive nent. This time around, it was a journey line did a great job of protection and to Charlotte Courthouse to bump heads giving him time to deliver the ball.” with Randolph Henry. Jordan Jefferson and Daric Clarke Evidently, the long bus ride didn’t had touchdown catches, a departure hinder the visitors as they pummeled from their normal routine. the Statesmen, 42-14. “Daric and Jordan Reid Chenault both did a great job had a breakout passas receivers, which is ing performance, a different role than tossing three touchwe normally ask of down passes and “We moved the them. They both utilizing a myriad of picked up big yardage ball in huge different receivers. and gave us a boost Going into the chunks and our when we needed it,” contest, GHS coach Fowler said. passing game Joe Fowler said he Buckingham was clicking. We knew the assignment comes to town this could be tricky. The week, and Fowler were also able Statesmen feature said he knows what to rest some University of Virginia potential and expecommit Joe Reed in rience they carry. guys in the the backfield and his “Buckingham is big second half and numbers would scare and fast and reminds any visiting team. me a lot of Fork came out of the Fowler counted Union. They return game healthy.” on his defense to do a lot of kids from last their job and they season’s state semi did. “Defensively, we finalists and their JV Joe Fowler were able to keep Joe team won the district Reed under control last year,” the coach Head coach and force turnovers said. and negative plays,” With the win at he said. RandolphHenryonly Offensively, the hours old, Fowler team left little for the turned his attention to the Knights. coach to complain about. “Offensively, “We will have our hands full trying to we moved the ball in huge chunks and slow down the tandem of Tariq Gough our passing game was clicking,” Fowler and Leon Ragland. They’ve been runsaid. “We were also able to rest some ning wild on people all season. Coach guys in the second half and came out [Craig] Gill and his staff do a great job of the game healthy which is huge with of preparing their team.” Photo by Jim Ridolphi the big games coming up the next two Goochland quarterback Reid Chenault was borderline unstoppable against Randolph Henry, throwing for over 200 Game time is 7 p.m. weeks.” yards and three touchdowns. The Bulldogs won 42-14 over the Statesman, improving their record to 3-1.

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Checking on former Goochland players A look at college level skills By Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

Jess McLaughlin (football/Goochland/RandolphMacon) Jess McLaughlin enters his junior season at RandolphMacon this fall. Listed as a linebacker, McLaughin has played in all three games, tallying three tackles and one 22-yard kick return. McLaughlin is part of a Yellow Jackets team that seems to be hitting its stride as it heads into the fourth week of the season. After a 42-3 loss at Johns Hopkins to start the season, RandolphMacon responded with a 48-16 win over Averett and a 34-20 victory of Sewanee. McLaughlin and crew’s next game will be at Emory & Henry on Oct 4. During his senior season at Goochland (2011), McLaughlin played a vital role (particularly on defense) for a Bulldogs team that finished as state runners-up to Gretna. For his contributions, he was named first team allstate Defensive Player of the Year. Charley Meyer (football/ Benedictine/Virginia Tech) Charley Meyer has been one of the hardest working athletes on the Virginia Tech football team since joining the roster in 2012. During his freshman season, he was honored with the Frank O. Moseley Award as “one of the

offensive players that showed the most hustle during the off-season and spring workouts.” His willingness to better himself has earned the 6’1”, 210-pound redshirt sophomore a consistent spot on special teams and occasional playing time at receiver. The highlight of his redshirt freshman season is a toss-up between his reception against Georgia Tech and the Iron Hokie honor he earned for work in the weight room. This season, Meyer has seen action in all four games. At Benedictine, Meyer had 784 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his senior season. As a result, he was selected first team allstate and second team allmetro. Peyton Smith – (field hockey/St. Catherine’s/ William & Mary) Peyton Smith, a 2012 graduate of St. Catherine’s school and a junior at William & Mary, is having her best season to date for the varsity field hockey team. This season is the first in which she’s seen significant playing time. She has appeared in all eight games and is currently tied for the team lead with two goals. Those two scores came in back-to-back contests: the first against in-state rival Richmond on Aug. 31, the second five days later at home against Central Michigan in what turned out to be the Tribes’ first (and only so far) win of the season. During her time at St. Catherine’s, Smith played a crucial role on a team that won consecutive state titles in 2010 and 2011. She was an all-state selection her senior year and participat-

ed in the National Futures Tournament twice. Emma MacLeod (field hockey/St. Catherine’s/ William & Mary) Emma MacLeod joined Smith, her former teammate at St. Catherine’s, in Williamsburg this past fall. She’s had an instant impact with the Tribe, starting at midfield in five of their eight games. Though she’s not commonly known as an offensive threat, she’s proven she can be effective on the attack when the situation calls for it. She notched her first goal of the season against Louisville on Sept. 14. MacLeod was a muchheralded recruit coming out of St. Catherine’s. She accrued a litany of accolades, including inclusion on two all-state and two all-Metro teams, a state tournament MVP award and a team scoring title her senior season. She also is an accomplished lacrosse player, and plans to join the varsity team at William & Mary. Other Goochland-area athletes currently competing at the college level include: Wilton Speight (football/Collegiate/Michigan), Nigel Williams (football/ Benedictine/Virginia Tech), Cornell Urquhart (football/ Benedictine/James Madison), Raymon Minor (football/ Benedictine/Virginia Tech), and Mason Engel (football/Goochland/Randolph Macon). (Editor’s note: If you know of any other athletes from Goochland-area schools competing in college, contact sports writer Mike Schoeffel at mschoeffel@powhatantoday. com, 804-598-4305 or 804921-6823.)

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Above, Jess McLaughlin (52) rises to the top of the huddle in an attempt to rally his RandolphMacon teammates. Below, Cadets Cornell Urquhart (left) and Raymon Minor signed letters of intent on National Signing Day inFebrurary. Urquhart chose James Madison University, while Minor went with Virginia Tech.

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