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Volume 60, Number 29 • August 6, 2015

Guns, computers removed from alleged arsonist’s residence University of Richmond professor charged with setting two fires at his Rock Castle Road home

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

A Goochland man accused of setting fire to both an art studio and a vehicle trailer at his home on Rock Castle Road on July 22, was reportedly grieving the recent death of his wife, according to an affidavit filed with the Goochland County Circuit Court. David Mark Rhodes, an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Richmond, reportedly also told

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officers responding to the scene that a room in his home was “booby trapped” and that anyone trying to enter the area of the home where he stored his weapons “would have a bad day.” Rhodes was arrested on July 28, charged with two counts of arson. He appeared Monday in court in Goochland, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m.

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It’s the middle of summer which means gardens all over Goochland are bringing forth a bounty of fresh, delicious, and healthy food. Home gardeners, who plan all year for their gardens, often end up with a bumper crop and have more vegetables and fruit than they can use. When that happens, what to do with all those cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, beans, peas, okra, peaches, and melons? There are always family members and neighbors to give to, and if you have time, canning. However, there is yet another alternative –consider donating surplus produce to the Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services Food Pantry or other local food pantries. The benefits of providing fresh produce to local food pantries are many. One of the challenges that the GFCFS Food Pantry faces every week is to provide clients with fresh and nutritious vegetables and fruit. For families who live in poverty, fresh produce is often a luxury they simply can’t afford. By sharing healthy food that is lovingly grown in local gardens, our neighbors in need will be better nourished. Healthier diets can mean fewer trips to the doctor and contribute to overall well-

HARVEST Local gardeners urged to donate their extra produce to county residents in need

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t’s the middle of summer which means gardens all over Goochland are bringing forth a bounty of fresh, delicious, and healthy food. Home gardeners, who plan all year for their gardens, often end up with a bumper crop and have more vegetables and fruit than they can use. When that happens, what to do with all those cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, beans, peas, okra, peaches, and melons? There are always family members and neighbors to give to, and if you have time, canning. However, there is yet another alternative — consider donating surplus produce to the Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services Food Pantry or other local food pantries. see Harvest > 8

see Rhodes > 3

David Mark Rhodes, who is charged with two counts of arson, will appear in court on Sept . 14.

Flannagan announces candidacy for Court Clerk By Roslyn Ryan Editor

When making the case for why he is the best choice for Goochland’s Clerk of the Circuit Court, Keith Flannagan says it comes down to the simple fact that he is a businessman rather than a bureaucrat. “Essentially, this is a management position,” Flannagan says. “You want to make sure the office is efficiently run, and focus on team building. You want the people Flannagan working in the office to know you are behind them and help them be the best they can be.” With a degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida, the Pensacola native and former Air Force Airman worked from 1980 to 1995 on projects ranging from residential construction to see Flannagan > 4

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Collegiate grad Wilson signs big deal PAGE 12 Calendar ................................ 5 Classifieds ......................18-20 Letters .................................... 6 Obituaries ............................ 10 Opinion .................................. 6 Sheriff’s Report ..................... 2 Sports .............................12-13 TV Listings ......................14-16

The following is a selection of recent calls to the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office.

July 29

July 31

1520 MANAKIN RD ALCOHOL OFFENSE

2299 ROCK CASTLE RD/RIVER RD W BRUSH WOODS FIRE

July 27

1040 SHALLOW WELL RD STRAY LIVESTOCK

4712 RIVER RD W ILLEGAL DRUGS

1800 DICKINSON RD DUI

333 SMITHFIELD RD BURGLARY

1540 MANAKIN RD LARCENY

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2938 RIVER RD W DAMAGE PROPERTY 3701 THREE CHOPT RD DAMAGE PROPERTY 2524 POTOMAC HUNT LN ARGUMENT

2616 FAIRGROUND RD HIT AND RUN

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2362 LANIER RD

MCV/VCU HOSPITAL ARREST WARRANT

1700 ASHLAND RD SHOPLIFTING

924 SANDY HOOK RD BURGLARY

4406 HALLS RD WARRANT

4659 WHITEHALL RD/DAVIS MILL RD DAMAGE PROPERTY

3347 HADENSVILLE FIFE RD ARGUMENT

375 RUNNING CEDAR TRL LARCENY

1248 HERMITAGE RD DOMESTIC VERBAL

168 INTERSTATE 64 HIT AND RUN

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Man killed in single-vehicle crash on 288 A North Chesterfield, Virginia man died July 30 after the vehicle he was driving ran off the road and struck an embankment. Thomas A. Dennard, 59, of

North Chesterfield was traveling south on Route 288 around 1:50 a.m. when his 2011 BMW vehicle ran off the road, struck an embankment and continued across Route 6, stopping at

the northbound ramp. Dennard, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to MCV hospital where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash.

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In honor of The Goochland Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60th anniversary, the staff has been combing through our archives and unearthing many wonderful photos from years past. We also are looking to find out about the lives of the people in these photos. If you know anything about this photo (published in 1959 and featuring annual Cancer Crusade participants Mrs. Paul Halla and Mr. Parke S. Rouse) call the newspaper at 339-7956 or email editor Roslyn Ryan at rryan@goochlandgazette. com.

Rhodes continued from >1 According to court documents, the Goochland Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office was first alerted to a problem at Rhodesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residence when a women who had been staying at the home called to report a fire. Dawn Douglas Yates told officers that she had been staying with Rhodes for the past several days, and that he had been grieving the loss of his wife. She said he had become agitated when she told him she was going to the store, saying that â&#x20AC;&#x153;if she left he was going to burn his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work.â&#x20AC;? Yates eventually left, she told officers, and when she returned to the property a short time later she saw smoke coming from the backyard studio. When she attempted to approach the building, Yates said, she heard multiple explosions and saw flames coming from inside.

Once law enforcement personnel arrived on scene, according to documents, Sheriff Jim Agnew asked Rhodes how he had started the fire. Rhodes responded â&#x20AC;&#x153;very skillfully.â&#x20AC;? Rhodes then told Agnew that he had a gun in every room and a Barrett Rifle 50 caliber â&#x20AC;&#x153;that was worth a lot of money â&#x20AC;Ś and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it scratched.â&#x20AC;? He also told officers that he had cameras recording the weapons and could view them remotely. According to Goochland Lt. Chuck Henley, officers made the decision to search Rhodesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home because they suspected he might been in possession of bomb-making materials. A search warrant obtained by the Goochland Gazette listed 64 items removed from Rhodesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home, including guns, ammunition and computer equipment. According to an obituary printed in the Gazette in April, Rhodesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wife, Elizabeth

Kirkland, died on April 3, 2015. The two were married for 24 years. The University of Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website lists Rhodes as an Associate Professor in the Art and Art History Department, specializing in figurative sculpture in stone, clay and bronze and wood-fired ceramics. University of Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Media and Public Relations Cynthia Price confirmed in an e-mail last week that Rhodes is employed by the University and is currently on sabbatical through the end of the calendar year. Editor Roslyn Ryan can be reached at rryan@goochlandgazette.com. Selling a House in Manakin-Sabot?

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Legislation enacted during the 2015 General Assembly (Senate Bill 1319) combined the three existing sales tax holidays into one, three-day holiday in August. The legislation took effect on July 1, 2015. Prior Virginia law allowed for three separate sales tax holiday periods during which specified tangible personal property could be purchased exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax: a week-long exemption on hurricane preparedness items in May, a three-day exemption on

school supplies and clothing in August, and a four-day exemption on items designated as Energy Star or WaterSense in October. The legislation consolidates all three of these holidays into the same August weekend each year, with the holiday beginning on the first Friday in August and ending on the Sunday that immediately follows. For 2015, the holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 11:59 p.m. For 2016 and subsequent years, there will be no separate Hurricane Preparedness holiday held in May, nor a separate Energy Star or WaterSense tax holiday in October. During the combined sales tax holiday, consumers may purchase portable gener-

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Flannagan continued from >1 high rise buildings. An opportunity to open an office to build Walgreen and Food Lion stores brought him to Richmond in 1995, and he completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005. A father of three grown daughters,

Flannagan volunteers with numerous local organizations, is a member of the Master Gardeners, and was the founding member of the James River Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. He has also served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Goochland Tea Party for two years. In February 2014, he was sworn in to complete the final year of Herb Griffin’s term on the Goochland Electoral Board. Calling the current Board of

Supervisors “the best, most effective group of citizens ever to govern Goochland County,” Flannagan says his plan is to “follow their example and build upon it.” “Now is my turn to step up and use my training and experience to continue Goochland’s transformation that started in 2011,” Flannagan said. For more on Flannagan, visit his website at www.keith4clerk.com.

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Community Calendar Thursday, August 6 Musician Chris Campbell will be performing from 11a.m. - noon at the Goochland Branch Library, bringing his blend of pop, folk and Americana music. His performance, which includes Billy the Bird, is a treat for the whole family. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Campbell will also be performing at 2:30 p.m. at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library that day, Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference will be held at 7:30 p.m., featuring the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Waste My Oil.â&#x20AC;? The featured speaker for the first day will be Apostle M. Lisa Payne of New Restoration Ministries in Richmond. The speaker for the second day of the conference, beginning at noon, will be Apostle Carolyn Archie from Higher Ground Christian Ministries in Salisbury, North Carolina. For more information, contact the church at (804) 457-9464. The church address is 6029 Old Columbia Road in Columbia.

Family story times (all ages) begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Toddler story time will begin at 10 a.m. Call 804-749-3146 o for more information. for children age 2 (must be accompanied by a parent). Mother Goose story time will begin at The Summer Salad Supper & Book Review 10:45 a.m. for children 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 months (must will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the be accompanied by a parent). Preschool story Goochland Branch Library. Participants time will begin at 11:30 a.m. for children 35 years old. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the are invited to share their favorite summer library at 3075 River Road West for more reads and enjoy a delicious salad supper. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends information. of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Friday, August 7 see Calendar > 16 The Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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Making ‘home’ a reality for all still a challenge By Roslyn Ryan Editor

As I sat down to write a column this week concerning affordable housing, I had to pause momentarily to readjust the icepack on my foot. Why, you might ask, did I have an icepack on my foot? Let me explain. For my husband and me — who are both still waiting eagerly to either win the Mega Millions or receive word that a long-lost (and very wealthy) relative has bequeathed us everything — owning a home has always gone hand-in-hand with fixing a home. And while we have owned only one to date, we have repaired enough leaks, patched enough holes, painted enough walls, and completed enough miscellaneous projects to last a lifetime. “What are we going to do when we run out of projects?” my husband asked me last weekend, as we repaired the legs on some rickety porch furniture. This was only a few moments after I accidently dropped a piece of said porch furniture on my foot (hence the icepack). Running through my mental inventory of yet-tobe completed tasks around the house — and now in a consid-

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erable amount of pain — I told him I doubted that would be an issue. Having been blessed to have jobs that allowed us to become homeowners, I often think about those for whom owning a home is simply not a possibility. Just as difficult a situation, and perhaps worse, is the dilemma faced by those, including our seniors, who can no longer afford to stay in their homes. Fortunately, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors appears to not only recognize the current and future need for affordable housing in the county, but has implemented strategies to address that need. Including work on mixed-use zoning, the board has taken several steps in the right direction, steps that will ensure more people can call Goochland home for years to come. At the end of the day, home means different things to different people. But we here at the Gazette salute the efforts of the board to help make sure that having a home of their own is a possibility for those who desire it. Providing affordable housing will always be a challenge, but, at least in Goochland, it appears to be one our leaders are prepared to meet head-on.

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One quick question ... Goochland Historical Society President Wayne Dementi is passionate about sharing Goochland’s past with residents, as evidenced by his work on the ongoing Y History Walkers tours. We recently asked him why he thinks it’s so valuable for people to gain a deeper understanding of the history of their hometown.

wo reasons jump out at me. First, we draw our identity, in part, from where we live. Most of the Gazette’s readers are first Americans, second Virginians and third Goochlanders. Each of those identities carries values that make us proud to be who we are. I love telling people I’m an American. I love telling people I am a Virginian. I love telling people I am a Goochlander. President of The more I learn about these communities, the more I can personally the Goochland define what they mean to me.

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Many memories made along the James By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

I’m a small part of a group of journalists who have been lucky enough to serve as editor of The Goochland Gazette. And it’s a given that many of the names on that long list have accomplishments much greater than mine. I consider it good company. Growing up in Richmond, I didn’t know much about Goochland County when I arrived in late 1990s. I quickly learned why residents seemed a little bit secretive about a slice of heaven that was uniquely theirs. Working in Goochland County for almost two decades, it’s always a pleasure to cross the county line, breath in a good whiff of good, clean air and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets in Virginia. While the surroundings were soothing and refreshing, it was the people who made my stay in Goochland one of my fondest memories. Admitedly, there were ups and downs as ownership changed and journalism entered a new age of tech-

nology. I had my share of strike outs, but also enjoyed carrying on a tradition that has served Goochland well for six decades. Teaming with Kevin Myers and the Goochland Department of Recreation and Parks, the Gazette co sponsored the county’s first Fourth of July celebration held at Hidden Rock Park. The event has grown in to a Central Vriginia attraction and is now a must see for neighboring county residents. Over the years, the list of people who have made The Goochland Gazette a valued tradition is long and distinguished. My success clearly hinged on the efforts of the great people who surrounded me — folks like Doris Brooking, Debbie Beck, Joey Matthews, Ann James and countless others. The list of folks outside the office who made the experience memorable is too lengthy to begin to recall. Some have left us too soon, and others continue to make Goochland the gem that it is. The people, the surroundings and the general atmosphere in Goochland

all contributed to my cherished memories of my time at The Gazette, but it’s the stories that stick in my mind. I recall hearing the story of Dr. Bowles and how he rode with a coun-

Working in Goochland for almost two decades, it’s always a pleasure to cross the county line, breath in a good whiff of clean air and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets in Virginia. try doctor as a child, inspiring him to enter medical school and spend a lifetime healing Goochlanders. I think of hot Saturday afternoons in western Goochland County as dedicated Habitat for Humanity volunteers finished a house for a low income family, performing the work with a smile. see Memories > page 7

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Dementi continued from >6 Second — the joy of sharing. When I visit my 4 year old grandson, the very first thing he does is to take me on a tour of his house. I see first hand what makes him happy and what makes him proud. I love it when he says “and this is Mommy’s new chair, and this is Daddy’s new guitar.” He is building his identity, through what I would call family history. It will just be a matter of time before he starts showing me around his neighborhood. When family and friends

televisions, computers, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, VCR’s, camcorders, stereos, microwaves and more.

A $10 fee will be charged for televisions, but all other items will be accepted free. Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and CFLs will not be accepted.

come to visit, they want to get out and see what’s around. I know I enjoy being the tour guide, and always find that it puts a smile on my face to show off Goochland. So, the joy of sharing the special things about where we live with friends and family presents yet another reason why the pursuit of gaining “a deeper understanding of the history of the place you live” is meaningful. This year the Goochland YMCA and the Goochland Historical Society launched a program that fits nicely with this question. We call it Y History Walkers, which con-

sists of lectures and a walking tour of significant places in Goochland. We have walked Tucker Park, Rassawek and the James River Correctional Center. Over 75 Goochlanders have participated. We thank Chuck Peple, Joe Liesfeld, Lenora Johnson and Warden Dillman for leading these walks. Our next walk is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a behind-thescenes tour of Field Days of the Past, followed by the last walk of 2015, also a behindthe-scenes tour. This walk will be of the Bethlehem Walk, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29.

had done in past years — leave The Gazette in good hands when I moved on. The tradition continues. In later years, relationships formed in my years at The Gazette have joined me in a personal battle regarding my son , Jack, and his struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The Goochland community has been a sincere, energetic, reliable and much appreciated source of support, compassion and love for Jack. I unapologically tell you it brings tears to my eyes when I think of the kindness extended to my son by my numerous friends in the county… and they know who they are. And I could go on and on about The Goochland Gazette and the county is serves, but I’ll leave space fo others to tell you the good news about their stint as editor. As for the little paper that

could, the future is even more exciting as the publication continues to deliver the news you need and tells the story of some of the most special folks in Virginia. Congratulations to The Gazette, and here’s to the next 60.

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continued from >6 I think of the good work of folks at the Goochland Rotary and their numerous good deeds I witnessed during my tenure in the county. Sitting on a porch and listening to Kathleen Cabell fill me in on the real story of Dahlgren’s Raid and Goochland’s integral role in the tale still seems fresh in my mind. It was late in the day when a young Hampden Sydney graduate named Matthew Philips entered my office and tried his best to convince me he knew how to write. He was the least experienced editor I ever hired, and also turned out to be the best. He quickly gained the same love and respect for the county that accompanies the editor’s job at The Gazette. Matthew allowed me to do what dozens of other editors

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Harvest continued from >1 The benefits of providing fresh produce to local food pantries are many. One of the challenges that the GFCFS Food Pantry faces every week is to provide clients with fresh and nutritious vegetables and fruit. For families who live in poverty, fresh produce is often a luxury they simply can’t afford. By sharing healthy food that is lovingly grown in local gardens, our neighbors in need will be better nourished. Healthier diets can mean fewer trips to the doctor and contribute to overall well-being that stems from eating better. According to Ample Harvest, an estimated 100 billion pounds of food is thrown away annually in the United States. In today’s tough economic times, 1 in 6 people don’t have enough to eat. Here in Goochland County, nearly 1800 senior citizens, disabled persons, hard-working adults, and children who simply cannot make ends meet are forced to skip meals. The Federation of Virginia Food Banks considers Western Goochland County to be a ‘food desert’ — an area

where populations live more than 10 miles from a supermarket or large grocery store if in a rural area (Ver Ploeg et al. 2012). The only chance to get food is often through food stamps and/or churches pantries and non-profit organizations like the Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services. Just think what homegrown fruit and vegetables would mean. The GFCFS Food Pantry makes every effort to provide clients with the most nutritious food possible by working with local community partners and farms as well as Goochland neighbors. GFCFS Food Pantry accepts donations of fresh produce plus backyard eggs, non-perishable food items, and household products like toilet paper and children’s diapers. The days and hours that GFCFS accepts donations are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and until 3 p.m. on Friday and after 1 p.m. on Thursday until 4 p.m. Contact Terry Lynn Ebright at (804) 556-6260 or at tebright@co.goochland.va.us for additional information about GFCFS Food Pantry and other local Goochland food pantries.

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t isn’t every day you hear about children being encouraged to play with their food. But for a group of young participants in this year’s annual Goochland County Public Schools STEM Camp, that was exactly the assignment. Tasked with making miniature racing cars out of vegetables, the students—who were in kindergarten through second grade — spent a funfilled day learning about the different fruits and vegetables they were working with, and studying the science of plant production. They may not have realized they were getting an in-depth science lesson, said Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education for Goochland County Public Schools. But, then again, that was kind of the point. Now in its fourth year, the STEM Camp is offered every summer as a way to engage students in the study of science, technology, engineer-

ing and math through both hands-on activities and field trips. Rather than study a textbook detailing the laws of thermodynamics, for example, students were treated to a visit from a professional chocolatier and a science lesson on melting chocolate. On the last day of the week-long program, which was offered for students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the group of 135 camp-

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ers spent a full day visiting the Science Museum of Virginia. There, said Watson, they were able to see numerous exhibits that tied in perfectly to what they had been learning. Though attendance was slightly down from last year, Watson said camp organizers were thrilled with the turnout and, once again, with the quality of the program. “It’s just a wonderful, wonderful experience for the kids,” Watson said, noting that the school division also makes every

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The second annual Envoy at The Meadows Talent Show was held on July 30, at The Meadows on Dogtown Road in Goochland. This is an event held every year by the entire Meadows staff with Laverne Key Johnson, Activities Director, as the Director for the show. “This Talent Show brings our wonderful residents and the community together to celebrate life and their unique talents,” Johnson said. “The Meadows wants to be a beacon of light in our hometown of Goochland.” Envoy at The Meadows is part of the Consulate Healthcare Company which operates over 300 rehabilitation and long term care facilities throughout the US. The Meadows has grown with their rehabilitation

programs over the past year and is recognized as a leader for short-term skilled rehabilitative services. According to Human Resources Director Earline Collins, organizers incorporated a bake sale with this event “to show continued support for our community through our Alzheimer’s Awareness project whereby all proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. The baked goods for the sale were donated by the staff at the Center. We are continually looking to bring awareness to organizations and groups from whom our Residents at the Center may benefit.” The entire Envoy team will be walking together for the Alzheimer’s Association on Oct. 24 in Charlottesville.

Jerry Howard, Executive Director, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event and was also one of the participants in the Talent Show. Howard came to The Meadows with experience managing skilled nursing centers and continuing care retirement communities around the state of Virginia. He currently resides in Chesterfield with his wife and four children. The evening was one of fun, comedy and togetherness, said organizers, noting that the staff receives a great sense of Contributed photo gratitude and fulfillment for the Rita Lynch, left, Envoy at the Meadows Social Services Director, and her husband Chaz Buow work they do. made quite a splash as Sonny and Cher during Envoy’s annual talent show. Community members are invited to stop by and take a tour, any day of the week, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, contact Envoy at the Meadows at (804) 556-4418 or (804) 335-4853.

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behind two sisters, Janine C. Hall (husband, James Hall) of Beaverdam, Laurie C. Dove (widow) of Goochland; and one brother, Rob L. Carter of Henrico (Varina). Also a longtime friend, Ira Ligon of Henrico, Va. She was preceded in death by Robert F. Carter (father); and Virginia W. Carter (mother) of Henrico, Va. Private services are being arranged and to be held at a future time.

MAMIE T. COOPER Deaconess Mamie T. Cooper, of Columbia, departed her life on July 28. She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her remains rested at Robert F. Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Rd., in Goochland. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Columbia, on Saturday, Aug. 1. Rev. Stephone F. Coleman Sr. officiating. Interment at church cemetery.

HAROLD E. GORDON Harold E. “Buck” Gordon, 76, of Powhatan, died July 24. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Tony Gordon (Amy), Ricky Gordon (Geneva); daughters, Laura Hayward (Rick), Donna Lodge (James McNeal); devoted and loving sister, Lula Hair; 10 grand-

children and a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends that have been there to help him and his family over the last couple of years while he was sick. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry; stepmother, Thelma and brother Leonard. The family would like to thank the staff at Midlothian DaVita Dialysis and the doctors and nurses at both JohnstonWillis hospital and the Thomas Johns location of the Virginia Cancer Institute. Over the years, he worked for Giant Food, Richmond Gravure, International Paper, Vissco Janitorial, and Henry s Market. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. followed with a visitation from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 247 Powhatan, Va. 23139 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com

JANE E. RICE Jane Ellen Waldrop Rice, of Goochland, departed this life on July 26. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Willie E. Rice “Billy;” son, Willie E. Rice Rice Jr.; daughter, Teresa

and her husband, Kenneth Thompson; granddaughter, Kimberly Rice and fiance, Tim Mohr; sisters, Margaret Robertson and Dorothy Bear; brother, James Waldrop; and special niece and caregiver, Elizabeth Jones. She is also survived by the extended Waldrop, Thurston and Rice families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur M. Waldrop and Violet Thurston Waldrop; brothers, Arthur Jr. and Walter Waldrop; granddaughter, Sarah Rice and everyone’s angel, Skylar Waldrop. Jane spent most of her life as a homemaker, foster parent and great supporter of her family. She worked briefly at Blair’s Drug Store. She was a longtime member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church and a welcomed visitor at Forest Grove Christian Church and Perkins Baptist Church. Her greatest treasures were her large extended family and her lifetime friends.

WALLACE WHITMORE Wallace Franklin Whitmore, departed his earthly life on July 30. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Martha McQuown Whitmore; parents, William Herman Whitmore, M.D. and Lucille Hodges Whitmore, R.N.; and brother, Dr. William Whitmore H e r m a n Whitmore Jr. Mr. Whitmore was born

at 3321 W. Marshall St. He attended Chimborazo School until the family moved to Ginter Park, 3910 Seminary Ave., where he attended Ginter Park Elementary School, Chandler Jr. High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Mr. Whitmore attended University of Richmond and summer school at Roanoke College. He graduated from MCV School of Pharmacy in 1949. When Mr. Whitmore began his career as a pharmacist with People’s and CVS Drug Stores, he was one of the company’s youngest managers. He served his pharmacy customers for 43 years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include a faithful companion, Charlene Mahurin, of Henrico, Va.; cousins, Sara Barlow of Texas, Dr. George H. Snead (Mary Lou) of Danville, Va.; Ruth B. Cook of Greenville, S.C., Mark Snead (Lynn) of Goochland, Wes Snead of Raleigh, N.C., Jeanne Rennard (Tom) of Asheville, N.C. and Lynn Lindemann (Mike) of Maryville, Tenn.; nieces, Tamara Hompesch of Moncure, N.C. and Mary Ellen Kleger of Salisbury, Md.; sister-in-law, Nadine C. Whitmore of Salisbury, Md.; and close friends, Marthanne Keener and Sandi Karagiorels both of Richmond. A visitation, with catering, took place at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home on Monday, Aug. 3. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Collegiate swimmers earn postseason awards Cuthbert named an All-American Contributed Report

n wrapping up the 2014-2014 high school swimming season, the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) has announced its end of the year awards. Each year, the NISCA honors the top 100 high school swimmers and divers in each of the 12 contested high school events. Sam Cuthbert was named to the NISCA All-American team in 100-yard backstroke

and won various other awards for Collegiate School swimming and athletics. Three Richmond area swimmers in four events have been named AllAmerican by the organization. During the past year, Collegiate School swimmers also excelled in the classroom. The Collegiate girls were named gold medal winners in NISCA’s Scholar Team Awards, posting a 3.846 team GPA to tie for 15th among teams nationwide. The boys squad, gold medal honorees in 2014, with its smaller than usual upper class roster, was ineligible for entry this year. NISCA also ranks swim team strength through a national Power Point com-

petition in which coaches assemble dual meet lineups based on actual results. This year, Collegiate School girls finished seventh place nationally among independent schools in the enrollment category of 1-900 students. This placement is down two spots from last year’s fifth place finish. Five College graduates who are now participating in college athletics also earned Academic AllAmerican honors for their seven semester GPA’s in excess of 3.75. The student-athletes were Campbell Brewer (Dartmouth), Allie Douma (Colby), Collin Moore Contributed photo (Virginia), Caroline Pollard Collegiate School’s Sam Cuthbert was named an All-American in the NISCA for the 100-yard back(Tulane), and Trey Schmohl stroke. Five Collegiate graduates also earned Academic All-American honors, including Camp(Virginia). bell Brewer (Dartmouth), Allie Douma (Colby), Collin Moore (Virginia), Caroline (Tulane), and Trey Schmohl (Virginia).

Farewell, Goochland! Sports editor says goodbye to Virginia By Mike Schoeffel

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wenty six years. That’s how long I’ve lived in the Richmond area. OK, well, minus those four and a half years at college in Newport News, its technically more like 21 1/2. But you get the idea: I’ve been in this area for a long time, and even when I wasn’t living within county limits. I was working within them, doing a job I’ve learned to love: sports reporting. Twenty-plus seems like such a

long time to stay in one place, but somehow it feels like it’s all passed by within a single day, or a particularly quick hour. One second I was a senior a Powhatan High School, playing sports and masquerading as a good student. The next moment I was frequenting area schools as a reporter, to cover and interview coaches I played for and against back before I could even buy a beer. (Legally, at least.) It was a weird sort of dynamic, having to assume a professional role within a setting where I was once an amateur at everything. It took time but I eventually felt comfortable in my new clothes – not only at local schools, but also at places outside the local campuses, like Redskins training camp; the Siegel Center; at Skateland in Richmond amongst world-champion roller

skaters; running wild with the bulls in Dinwiddie; in the stands and on the sidelines at fields spread out across this great Commonwealth; I could go on and on. I encountered incredibly friendly people everywhere I went. One of the most important things I’ve learned during my two-plus years at Richmond Suburban News is that people are capable of great friendliness and openness, so long as you keep an open heart yourself. As the New Radicals put it in their one-hit wonder back in the ‘90s: “You only get what you give.” But sometimes clothes can grow too comfortable, and when that happens, change in other areas is necessary. Uprooting, reinvention, whatever you want to call it, is the next logical step. And that brings us to the main point of this article: it’s

with a heavy feeling of anxiety and excitement that I announce that this edition will be my last as sports editor with the Goochland Gazette Later this month, I’ll be moving to Austin, Texas with my girlfriend to experience an entirely different way of life. Central Virginia is a relatively quiet place. Austin is big and loud, and overflowing with traffic, music, and food – for good or ill.

Central Virginia offers tranquility and stability. Austin offers stimulus and a certain sense of spontaneity – a splash of cold water on an aging face. As Casey Stengel once said “There comes a time in every man’s life, and I’ve had plenty of them.” This move is one of my first moments as a man (which is pretty telling, considering see Farewell > 13

One of the most important things I’ve learned during my two-plus years at Richmond Suburban News is that people are capable of great friendliness and openness, so long as you keep an open heart yourself.

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Collegiate grad Wilson signs big deal Wilson to make $60 mil guaranteed By Mike Schoeffel

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ollegiate School graduate and current Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has signed one of the biggest deals in National Football League history. Wilson, who has led the Seahawks to two Super Bowl appearances, winning one, signed a four-year $87.6 mil-

lion contract last week. The contract includes a $31 million signing bonus and $60 million guaranteed. The contract makes Wilson the second highest paid player in the NFL, behind the Packers Aaron Rodgers ($110 million) and just in front of the Steelers Ben Roethlisberger ($87.4 million).

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Collegiate School graduate and current Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (11) signed a four year, $87.6 million contract last week. The contract makes him the second highest paid in the NFL, behind the Packers Aaron Rodgers ($110 million) and just in front of Ben Roethlisberger ($87.4 million).

Farewell continued from >12 I’ve technically been a man for, oh, eight years now). After all, the best way to pass into manhood is for the boy in question to venture out in the world and make his own way. To explore, experiment, and try new things. To sail away from comfortable shores and into the great unknown, even if the ship is sort of rickety. By relying on himself to become himself. It will be an adventure, one way or the other. Fail or succeed, lessons will be learned. And though I will no longer be on staff full time, this won’t be my last hoorah with the Gazette. I’ll most likely be contributing freelance content for at least the next month or so, until the next guy or gal in line settles into the position and gets a good grip on what the job entails There are so many peo-

ple I’d like to mention and thank, but for fear of omission, I’ll refrain from naming names. To everyone who has sat down for an interview, thank you. To everyone who allowed me to write a story on them, thank you. To every coach and player who took the time to speak with me (even after a hard loss), thank you. To everyone I’ve met along the way, thank

you. I’d also like to apologize for my mistakes –and trust me, I’ve made plenty. Most of all, thank you to my parents, Pat and Tammy, for putting up with me through the years and always steering me in the right direction. Without your guidance, I would have been lost many times. So farewell, Virginia. You’ll always be home to me.

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