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Volume 60, Number 11 • March 12, 2015

Garden Fest promises day of spring fun Annual event offers classes for all levels , plants for sale Contributed report

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Charles “Chad” Johnson, left, Jonathan Thrasher, Michael Gambino and Jonathan Corbin competed in the American Legion’s annual Oratory Contest in January. Corbin hopes to compete at the national level in April.

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Corbin, who took first place it the District 13 contest on Jan. 24 at Goochland’s American Legion Post 215, came one step closer to his goal of winning the national contest when he placed first in the Northern Regional contest on Feb. 8. The annual American Legion Oratorical Contest, which offers high school students across the nation a chance to compete for scholarship money, was created to help students gain a better understanding of the United States Constitution. Supported this year by Goochland High School (GHS) teachers Neil Burch and Erin Yearout-Patton, the contest pushes students to demonstrate their knowledge

The American Legion (AL) and American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) from Post 215 in Goochland is starting the interview process to identify students for Boys State and Girls State. The ALA is interviewing junior girls from Goochland High School today (March 12). The AL will interview junior boys from both Goochland High School and Benedictine College Preparatory on March 18. Students are recommended to the Legion by the school guidance staff and are referred based on their leadership abilities, academics, interest in government

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Local students excel in 2015 American Legion Oratorical Contest By Roslyn Ryan Editor

hile most of us would be happy to head South during these last few weeks of winter, Fluvanna High School junior Jonathan Corbin is eyeing a trip West. More specifically, Corbin is hoping to punch his ticket to Indianapolis, Indiana, in April for the National American Legion Oratorical Contest.

Get ready to get growing! Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners, together with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Virginia Cooperative Extension, will celebrate spring from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 25 at the annual Spring Garden Fest. The event, which continues to grow, will be held on the college’s Goochland campus at 1851 Dickinson Road. Last year, more than 600 people attended a day dedicated to gardening education, horticultural demonstrations, vendors and plant sales. This year Spring Garden Fest offers online registration for its classes and workshops. see Garden Fest > 1

Tea Party hosting meeting Friday Contributed report

The Goochland Tea Party will be hosting a meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at 2955 River Road West in Goochland, with guest speaker Sandy Rios, the director of governmental affairs for the American Family Association. Rios also serves as vice president of FamilyPac Federal, as a conservative columnist and host of Sandy Rios in the Morning on American Family Radio Talk. Local officials also will be offering remarks during the event. For more information, visit the Goochland Tea Party’s website at www.GoochlandTeaParty. org.

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The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: a male beagle, between 1 and 3 years old; a male lab/pit mix, between 1 and 4 years old; and a female pit mix, between 1 and 3 years old. Anyone interested in adopting a pet is urged to visit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

Company 1 Pancake Supper set for March 14 Contributed report Saturday. Tickets are $8 for Manakin Company One adults and $4 for children age 3 will be hosting a Pancake to 10. Children 2 and under eat Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. for free. This event is sponsored

by Company 1 Auxiliary. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Jennifer Napier at (804)335-6505.

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Contest continued from >1 of the Constitution and their ability to think quickly on their feet. Three GHS students participated in the combined local and district contest on Jan. 24: Jonathan Thrasher took first place; Chad Johnson, second place; and Michael Gambino,

The programs will be held the week of June 2126 at Radford (Boy’s State) and Longwood (Girls State) Universities. The students, while becoming self-governing citizens, learn leadership skills and become active participants in developing a government com-

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third place. In the district contest, Thrasher placed second and Johnson third. Up next for Corbin, who was sponsored by Legion Post 74 in Keswick, will be the state tournament on March 13 in Virginia Beach, the last stop before Indianapolis. As for what it takes to be a top contender in the annual

contest, Corbin said “rehearsing and practice” are key. He also stressed that it isn’t just about the person delivering the speech. “There are so many things I’ve learned from other people,” Corbin said. “It definitely takes a lot of people supporting you — my mom and my teachers have been a very big help in the process.”

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Recent Property Transfers Hobbs to Shelbie Lynn West, 1.02 acres; Matthew D. Britt IV $532,000. to Thomas Leabough, $60,000. $160,000. 2 lots; Carolyn Clay Oliver to 1.264 acres; Samuel I. White Gale A. Poulson, $157,500. 2.694 acres; Irene C. Brice to PC, trustee to JP Morgan Chase Clayton P. Edwards, $50,000. Bank, $178,033. 2.186 acres; US Bank NA to Brian J. Bickerstaff, $83,500. 1885 Abbeyfield Road, 133.6 acres; David H. Boggs Maidens; Cody R. Daley to to Alvis Properties LLC, 2.49 acres; Theodore L. Matthew C. Pound, $259,000.

Garden Fest continued from >1 By registering online, those attending the event will be able to find out immediately if the classes they want to attend are available and get confirmation of enrollment. The speed of the online registration process increases the chances of getting into these events, which are limited by space and the number of people they can accommodate.

Classes and workshops Once again, Spring Garden Fest will feature educational opportunities on a variety of subjects of concern to gardeners, with classes covering both broad topics and special areas of interest. There are many classes devoted to planning and managing a home garden, including general subjects such as organic gardening, pest management, weed control, pruning and soil improvement. Other classes cover more specific topics: growing and using scented geraniums; growing fun, uncommon edibles; incorporating fragrant plants into the garden; and propagating native plants. Two classes will cover creating specific types of spaces: an historic garden and a native meadow where a lawn once grew. Interested in creating garden structures or materials in a hands-on workshop? This

year’s Garden Fest offers sessions on making hypertufa pots, building trellises and garden tents, propagating moss, and creating a succulent dish garden. To see the complete listing of all classes and workshops, along with more detailed descriptions of each, visit www. gpmga.org/springgardenfest. htm. Don’t have time to attend classes or workshops? There is no charge to enjoy the rest of what Spring Garden Fest has to offer. Watch any of the demonstrations on various gardening topics or stroll the beautiful landscaping and educational gardens at Reynolds. Stop by the Master Gardeners’ tent with your questions about gardening or to learn more about the organization and its activities. Over the past 11 years, Spring Garden Fest has become noted for its selection of quality plants at comparatively low prices. Both Reynolds horticulture students and the GoochlandPowhatan Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sales, with other vendors offering garden-related products and services. There will be a holding area for purchases while attendees continue to enjoy the day. Lunches will be available for purchase at Spring Garden Fest, or those taking part may bring their own and enjoy a picnic on the grounds at Reynolds.

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The County of Goochland, Virginia proposes to increase property tax levies, while keeping the tax rate unchanged at $0.53 per $100 of assessed value. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 1.2 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.524 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowered tax rate." 3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Goochland proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.53 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.006 per $100, or 1.2 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase."

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Goochland TEA Party will host American Family Radio personality Sandy Rios at 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall at 2955 River Road West in Goochland. County officials and new candidates who will be announcing for countywide office also will attend. For more information, go to http://goochlandteaparty.org.

A countywide Blood Drive will be held in the Community Room of the Goochland Library, located at 3075 River Road. To make an appointment, visit https://vadonor. org. For questions contact Jennifer Epps at the Goochland Chamber of Commerce (804) 556-3811.

Saturday, March 14 Manakin Company One will be hosting a Pancake Supper from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children age 3-10. Children 2 and under eat for free. This event is sponsored by Company 1 Auxiliary. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Jennifer Napier at (804)335-6505.

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items for a yard sale fundraiser. Items can be dropped off at Town & Country Storage behind Goochland Pharmacy on Wednesday evenings between 6 and 7 p.m. between now and March 25. The group is looking for large and small New Line Baptist Church is items, clothes, furnishings, holding Lenten Services with appliances, lawn and garden the following guest preachers tools. from the following churches at 7 p.m. each Wednesday eveAntioch Baptist Church ning through April 1: will be hosting a Family March 18, Rev. Beulah and Friends Empowerment Minor, Assoc. New Anna; Program at 2 p.m. The guest March 25, Rev. Arthur Lee; speaker will be motivational April 1, Evangelist Ruth Morris, speaker Shelley Shelton of I Association Shady Grove. New Am Shelley Shelton LLC. The Line Baptist Church is located event is open to all churches 4876 New Line Road in Gum and the public. The church is Spring. For more information, located at 4712 River Road in call (804) 556-3332 or (804) Goochland. 556-5506.

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4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the general fund budget of the County of Goochland will exceed last year's by 0.9 percent and the total budget of the County will be 8.5 percent more than last year’s, primarily due to an increase in the FY2016 budget for the Capital Improvement Program.

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Sunday, March 29 “A Night to Remember Concert” will begin at 6 p.m. at Life Assembly at 1700 Cardwell Rd. in Crozier. Youth outreach will be presented by participating churches and Christian schools in Goochland and surrounding counties. Doors for the Palm Sunday event will open at 5:30 p.m. The concert will feature the music of ShonLock, Shuree , and Loftland (similar to Switchfoot). Those planning to attend are asked to come to the main entrance, which is located off Taylor Road. Tickets not distributed by youth groups of participating churches are $10 at the door the night of the event.

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Never a good excuse By Roslyn Ryan Editor

e’ve all heard them, the excuses for why someone got behind the wheel despite being impaired by alcohol or drugs. They had only had “a couple of drinks.” They didn’t have any other way to get home. They didn’t think they’d had enough to be really “messed up.” Thousands of people have probably told themselves these very things, shortly before contributing to the thousands of

For those of us who have never lost a loved one to a drunk driving accident, it is surely impossible to imagine the anguish. deaths annually from drunk driving in the United States. On March 1, two sisters from Rockville were killed in a wreck on I-64 when a man who had allegedly been drinking plowed into the back of their car.

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Their deaths will be counted among the thousands who die annually from drunk driving, all of whom died a preventable death thanks to one terrible decision. Having been hit by a drunk driver, I can attest to the fact that the trauma does not quickly fade. It is one thing, after all, to fall victim to an accident, an unfortunate twist of fate that could not have been prevented. To be the victim of a drunk driving accident, however, is to know that your life was upended by someone who had a choice to make — and chose to cause injury or worse. For those of us who have never lost a loved one to a drunk driving accident, it is surely impossible to imagine the anguish, the agonizing questions that remain and the lingering anger. For the families of Sheila and Yolanda McGowan, the two Goochland women killed in that tragic crash on March 1, the wonderful memories of the women will forever be intertwined with the horrific and violent way they were taken. The very best we can hope is that their story might somehow inspire someone out there — someone who has a choice to make about whether to drink and drive — to make the right one.

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Fashion forward The Goochland Woman’s Club will bring a taste of spring to Hermitage Country Club on Saturday, March 28, with “Travelling in Style,” the theme for this year’s fashion show and luncheon. Funds raised support county-based community outreach activities of the club, including a scholarship for a high school senior. For tickets, contact goochlandwomansclub@ comcast.net. Pam Johnson, right, modeled spring fashions from Dillard’s for the 2014 event. Contributed photo

Recalling day trips gone by By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

As a child, I often thought my family took day trips because we couldn’t afford overnight accommodations. We had our share of family vacations usually in weeklong doses, but the interim months were filled with day trips. For some reason, day trips lost their appeal for me when I started having kids and quickly realized that too many hours in a car and small children is not a good combination. On reflection, the old day trips don’t seem so bad now. On countless occasions, my father and mother would pack us up for a day trip to the beach, mountains or some unique state park. The days were long, busy and packed with miles. We often stayed late and arrived home in the wee hours after a full day of day tripping. We are, indeed, fortunate to live in a state where day trips offer an endless array of adventure, heri-

tage and historical opportunities to discover, most of them only a day trip away. And with spring in the air, it might be time to pack up your family and head out on an Old Dominion adventure. The results may surprise you. With my three kids, I’ve found the one-day mission has many untold advantages, and the singular focus of a one day trip is a good fit for our travels. We often pack up for Williamsburg, Charlottesville or the beach and make a one-day outing. It brings back fond memories from my childhood where picnic lunches were highlighted by my grandmother’s famous fried chicken, deviled eggs and a jug of the best sweet tea in the world. Our one-day outings almost always involved a picnic. I must admit the picnic lunch is a bridge too far for my group, and just organizing three kids for a trip proves difficult enough without the burden of preparing food for the

day, so we usually head out without the picnic basket. But, the joys of day tripping do not depend on packed lunches. The adventure focused on the journey, and the whirlwind schedule that always accompanies our trips. I’m not sure what parameters determine the difference between a day trip and a vacation, besides the obvious time factor, but there’s something about a day trip that draws my family closer together. In a world where I’m often competing with electronic devices for attention and guidance, the day trip presents a unique opportunity to do things just the way we did them when I was young. Sure, the car is nicer, the roads much improved and the signs along the road, mostly gone. But, a day in the car certainly allows for conversation, interaction and a family engaged, something we sometimes miss with iPads drawn at the ready. The possibilities are endless. see Day trips > 13

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Janice Gray GRAY, Janice. God called Janice, 58, to eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 27. She was the daughter of the late Sterling Gray Sr. and Marie Gray. She is survived by her son, Derrick G r a y (Hzope); two grandchildren, Gray Xavier and Morg an Gray; two sisters, Delores

Sexton (Joseph) and Wanda Waddey (Arthur); three brothers, Sterling Gray Jr. (Barbara), Gregory Gray and Jeffrey Gray. Janice also leaves to cherish her memory a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, a special friend, Marcia Federspiel, and many others. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church at 4481 Three Square Road in Goochland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sheila McGowan McCOWAN, Sheila Priscilla, 51, of Rockville, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, March 1. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Sr. and Gladys McCowan; and entered into eternal rest with her sister, Yo l a n d a McGowan McCowan. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving sons, Brandon Cram and Justin McCowan; one devoted sister, Sandra Spady; five brothers, Wallace Jr., William (Carol), Milton (Emma), James (Shirley) and Shawn McCowan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at St. Peter Baptist Church at 2040 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. Dr. Emanuel Harris officiated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the McCowan family trust at Wells Fargo Bank or via online at www.paypal.

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In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the McCowan family trust at Wells Fargo Bank or via online at www.paypal. com by entering mccowanfamilytrust@gmail.com in the subYolanda McGowan ject line. Robert Mealy Funeral McCOWAN, Yolanda Faye, Home in Goochland was in 50, of Rockville, departed this charge of arrangements. life suddenly on Sunday, March Sally Page 1. She was preceded in death PAGE, Sally Ann Brainerd, by her parents, Wallace Sr. and Gladys McCowan, and entered 79, of Goochland, passed away into eternal Wednesday, Feb. 25. She was rest with her preceded in death by her hussister, Sheila band, Robert Evan Page. She McCowan. is survived by her children, She leaves to Barbara A. Brooks (Timothy), cherish her John E. Page and Susan E. m e m o r y Hollins (Mark); her grandsons, McGowan two adoring Peter C. Brooks (Kimberly), d a u g h t e r s , Daniel C. Hollins (Ashley) and Kiana and Kasey McCowan; one Michael L. Hollins; her greatdevoted friend, Ronald Fleming; one devoted sister, Sandra Spady; five brothers, Wallace Jr., William (Carol), Milton (Emma), James (Shirley) and Shawn McCowan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at St. Peter Baptist Church at 2040 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. Dr. Emanuel Harris officiated.

granddaughters, Asher I. Brooks and Amelia I. Brooks; several nieces and nephews and their families and many dear friends. Sally served her country in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1954, where she met her husband, Robert Evan Page, originally from Arvonia. She was honorably discharged in 1954 and continued her support as a Navy wife for 16 more years. Sally was a native of Connecticut. After joining the U.S. Navy, the family moved where the Navy sent them: Maryland, Virginia, Florida and South Carolina. After Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement, the family settled in Goochland for 15 years. Sally and Bob returned to Stony Creek, Connecticut, to support her parents, and she stayed for 25 years. Sally came

back to Goochland to live with her son in November 2013. Sally was actively involved with Smyrna Baptist Church while she lived in Goochland and Stony Creek Church of Christ Congregational during her years in Connecticut. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Smyrna Baptist Church at 1420 Rock Castle Road in Goochland. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Stony Creek Church of Christ Congregational. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church, Stony Creek Church of Christ Congregational or a charity of your choice. see Obituaries > 13

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Benedictine schedules Cadets varsity baseball 3/13 3/14 3/19 3/21 3/21 3/25 3/27 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/7 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/21 4/23 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9

@ Steward @ Bishop Sullivan @ Miller Greenbrier Christian Norfolk Academy Clover Hill Altoona (Penn.) @ Liberty Christian Academy @ Jamestown Covenant Trinity @ Trinity Christian @ Fleming Island @ Providence @ Collegiate Central Virgina (scrim) St. Christopher’s Miller Goochland @ Woodberry Forest John Paul the Great Woodberry Forest @ Christchurch @ Trinity @ Fork Union Flint Hill Christchurch

4 p.m. TBA 4:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1 p.m. TBA 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 12 p.m.

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The Goochland High School varsity baseball team got on the field for a practice for the first time this season earlier this week. The bad weather and school closings forced the team to move their practices indoors. Shown are returning players from last year’s team, Cory Alexander (above), one of the Bulldogs most dangerous base stealers, and Tanner Bradshaw, who returns to the Bulldogs starting rotation in 2015. The Bulldogs varsity baseball team was originally set to face Fluvanna County in a scrimmage on the road on March 12, but play was out of the question due to field conditions after melting snow left it soaked and soggy. The Bulldogs are scheduled to open the season Monday with a home game against Louisa County, That game also is subject to change, depending on field conditions.

Cadets varsity golf 3/18 3/20 3/24 3/27 3/31 4/14 4/17 4/21 4/22 4/28 4/30 5/4 5/5 5/12 5/18

@ Bishop Sullivan Collegiate @ St. Gertrude’s/St. Cath. @ St. Christopher’s Trinity Fuqua School Liberty Christian St. Gertrude’s/St. Catherine’s @ Steward St. Christopher’s @ Collegiate Bishop Sullivan Steward @ Fuqua School VISAA States

4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m.

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Schedules

Cadets varsity lacrosse continued from >9

Cadets varsity tennis 3/11 3/17 3/18 3/20 3/24 3/26 3/31 4/1 4/14 4/16 4/21 4/23 4/28 5/1

Fredericksburg Academy @ St. Anne’s-Belfield St. Christopher’s Norfolk Collegiate @ Trinity @ Bishop Sullivan Liberty Christian Academy Trinity Collegiate Steward @ Steward @ Norfolk Collegiate Bishop Ireton @ Fredericksburg Academy

4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m.

(Editor’s Note: All schedules are subject to change. Questions about schedule changes? Call sports writer Mike Schoeffel at 804-921-6823.)

3/18 3/21 3/21 3/21 3/25 4/1 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/22 4/28 5/1 5/5

@ Trinity Randolph-Macon Academy Powhatan High School Fork Union Bishop Sullivan @ Fredricksburg Academy @ Steward Hargrave Military Academy @ Norfolk Collegiate Collegiate Trinity @ Bishop Ireton Woodberry Forest

4 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m.

Cadets junior varsity lacrosse 3/11 3/13 3/18 3/25 3/28 4/14 4/18 4/21 4/28 5/1 5/5

Clover Hill @ John Paul the Great @ Trinity Bishop Sullivan @ Woodberry Forest @ Collegiate Hargrave Military Academy Woodberry Forest Trinity @ Bishop Ireton Woodberry Forest

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Cadets junior varsity baseball 3/14 3/16 3/19 3/20 3/24 3/25 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/14 4/15 4/18 4/18 4/21 4/23 4/28 4/29 5/2 5/2 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/9

@ Covenant 12 p.m. Freeman 4:30 p.m. Miller 4:30 p.m. @ Central Virginia TBA Mills Godwin 4:30 p.m. @ Clover Hill 4:30 p.m. Altoona (Penn) 12 p.m. @ Jamestown 4:30 p.m. @ Steward 4:30 p.m. @ Central Virginia TBA Steward 4:30 p.m. Collegiate 4:30 p.m. St. Christopher’s 11 a.m. Greenbrier Christian 2 p.m. @ Miller 4:30 p.m. @ Goochland 4:30 p.m. Woodberry Forest 4:30 p.m. @ John Paul the Great 4:30 p.m. @ Woodberry Forest 1 p.m. @ Woodberry Forest (Coven.) 3 p.m. @ Freeman 6 p.m. Trinity 4:30 p.m. Fork Union 4:30 p.m. Covenant TBA

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