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Volume 60, Number 33 • September 3, 2015

Notebook highlights first try at Chamber By Roslyn Ryan Editor

“The goal is to make the public square open to the public. We want to encourage people to stop and take a look.” Architectural historian Gibson Worsham

Green initiative Historical Society announces plan to renovate Courthouse Green

here were presumably no reporters present on the evening of Jan. 19, 1926, as nine Goochland men gathered for the very first meeting of what would become the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce, so it was left to J.M. Carr, the gentleman elected secretary that evening, to record the event for posterity. And record he did, as evidenced by a notebook current Chamber cirector Bonnie Creasy recently came across at the Chamber’s office on Route 6 in the courthouse area. On a slightly yellowed page of the otherwise wellpreserved book, in Carr’s tidy, even script, one can see the birth of the orgaCreasy nization. “It was moved by J.W. Graves and carried by the meeting that those present form themselves into an organization to be known as the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce,” Carr wrote. What follows, over the next 45 pages, is an account of the Chamber’s earliest days, back when farming was the biggest industry in the county, River Road was only in the planning stages, and bringing better telephone service to Goochland was of great importance. The book ends suddenly, without explanation, and Goochland would not have another Chamber of Commerce until the current one

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escribed as having the most perfectly preserved Jeffersonian Courthouse in existence today, Goochland County is no stranger to architectural accolades of the highest order. Now, thanks to an ambitious new undertaking by the Goochland County Historical Society (GCHS), residents and visitors to the county will be able to enjoy the historic building and its grounds in a whole new way. In partnership with the county, the GCHS is planning a restoration of the Courthouse Green, rehabilitating the historic architecture and transforming the grounds into a center for visitors and community activities. The project will include improvements to the outdoor space around the courthouse — including new paths, lighting, seating areas and interpretive signage — as see Courthouse > 9 Contributed photo

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Above, Goochland’s courthouse, which has been described as the most perfectly preserved Jeffersonian courthouse surviving today. Inset, restoration steering committee chair Rossie Fisher, Parks and Rec’s Derek Stamey and architectural historian Gibson Worsham.

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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 black and white male kitten, about 7 to 8 weeks old; Harry, a neutered male Pitbull, about 3 years old, and Harry a neutered male pit mix, about 1 to 3 years old. The shelter also is seeking donations of cat litter. Donations of cans of cat food are greatly appreciated as the shelter is currently housing many cats. 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.”

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Volunteer spotlight: Mike Hill Local volunteer has twice found his future while playing cards

Chamber continued from >1 was founded in 1979. To Creasy, finding the book offered a clearer picture of the current groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Goochland Chamber established in 1926 paved the way for businesses in the

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As Mike Hill says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things happen at bridge!â&#x20AC;? Hill found himself in Virginia due to a game of bridge. He was visiting his parents in Chesterfield while he was searching for a job. During the visit, he filled in for a card game. While playing bridge, Hill, an experienced aviator, ended up meeting two executives who needed a helicopter pilot. That was the beginning of his corporate pilot career and the reason he moved to Virginia. Many years later, Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life again changed because of a bridge game. While playing bridge with Pat Maddox, a Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS) Board member and volunteer, Hill was encouraged to come to a Building Bridges of Hope breakfast and find out more about GFCFS. Hill has been a volunteer ever since, giving his time and talent to the Food Pantry and Home Repair programs. Along with his wife, Barbara, Hill likes to travel. With a career as a military pilot and corporate pilot, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that they travel frequently.

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Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services volunteer Mike Hill serves both the food pantry and the Home Repair Program.

Hill retired from the military after 20 years of service, including serving in Desert Storm. He then went on to work at CSX for 19 years, flying helicopters and five different kinds of jets. Every Tuesday, Hill likes to travel back and forth to FeedMore, the regional food bank in Richmond, where he purchases between 1,400 and 2,200 pounds of food for GFCFS clients. On weekends, Hill often goes to Whole Foods and Food Lion to pickup donated food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to get a lot of fresh produce so our clients have healthy food options,â&#x20AC;? Hill said. As a college student, Hill

worked in construction during summers. He uses those skills today volunteering in GFCFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Repair program and for Habitat for Humanity. He enjoys working with volunteers who make such a difference in the lives of others, whose homes often need significant repairs. Hill said he knows itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy for GFCFS clients and tries to lighten their load by carrying groceries and by being humorous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to encourage people to volunteer, letting them know what a difference you can make in the lives of our Goochland neighbors in need,â&#x20AC;? Hill said.

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In October 1995, as more than 150 million people tuned in to watch the verdict in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, a tiny band of leaders from business, government and education tuned in to Goochland, creating the county’s first-ever Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Goochland, which meets every Friday over breakfast at Richmond Country Club, has since grown to 54 members. The Goochland County Board of Supervisors applaud-

ed Goochland Rotary for its 20 years of service to the county in a resolution unanimously adopted Sept. 1. Specifically, the resolution praises the club and its members for: Supporting and participating in significant humanitarian efforts on a local and international level under the motto of “Service above Self.” Raising more than $120,000 to benefit the Goochland County Free Clinic and Family Services, Goochland CASA,

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Goochland Family YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, Goochland Education Foundation, Elk Hill, Habitat for Humanity, Goochland County Animal Protection, and other Goochland charities.

High School Robotics, trash clean-up along Route 6, and holiday meal deliveries to the less fortunate.

Providing meals to some 300 needy families in Goochland County, as well as Volunteering more than firewood to heat more than 4,000 hours of service annually 150 homes. to such worthwhile projects as the Goochland Christmas Donating more than Mother, the YMCA’s Bright $4,500 to support various Beginnings, Habitat for activities and projects of the Humanity, Rassawek Spring Goochland County Public Jubilee, mentoring programs School System, including in Goochland’s public schools, STEM, high school robotics STEM Camp, Goochland and music programs.

Providing $8,000 in local and district funds to support the installation of a weather station at Byrd Elementary School. Promoting world understanding through joint service projects with Rotary clubs in Africa, Central America and the Middle East. Goochland Rotary will formerly celebrate its 20th anniversary at a gala dinner Oct. 22 at Tuckahoe Plantation. Contributed by Goochland Rotary Club member Paul Miller.

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Goochland’s First Union Baptist Church, through the Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter (CARITAS), recently housed 40 homeless women at the church. CARITAS helps to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction in the Metro Richmond area by way of providing temporary emergency housing through local congregations until such time as

they can find housing on their own. Area congregations such as First Union provide emergency care to the most vulnerable people in the region. During the week, the church congregation served almost 900 meals and met basic needs, including toiletries, laundry, showers and other services. They also provided a beautician, musician, games and movies. Each day the church provided breakfast, lunch and

dinner as well as a safe place for the visitors to sleep each night. CARITAS provided mats for them to sleep on as well as linen and a trained CARITAS social worker each night. “My intention as pastor was to try to give these women a sense of normalcy and dignity in their lives and to let them know that God loves them and that we at First Union do too,” Rev. Frank Lomax III said.

‘Shakeout’ event set for Oct. 15 will help residents prepare for quakes Contributed report

Aug. 23, 2011, was the day the earth shook up and down the East Coast. In the four years since, there have been hundreds of aftershocks — some being strong enough to rattle dishes and wake residents from sleep. Goochland County residents experienced significant damage in 2011, and the Federal Government

declared residents eligible for Individual Assistance. Fortunately, there was no loss of life and no significant injuries. Each year, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management asks communities to register and participate in the “Great Southeast Shakeout.” This is the Goochland community’s

opportunity to practice earthquake emergency procedures. This year’s event will be held at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15. The link to sign up can be found at http://www.shakeout.org/ southeast/. Additionally, more information on what to do in the event of an earthquake can be found by searching “Great Southeast Shakeout” on YouTube.

“Jesus in the book of Mathew says that each time we look out for ‘the least of these,’ when we feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, take in strangers, clothe the naked, visit the sick and those in prison, we actually do it to and for Him,” Lomax continued. “For First Union Baptist Church, it was an honor to serve them and Jesus.” For more information on CARITAS, visit http://caritasva.org.

Chamber hosting ‘Lunch and Learn’ The Goochland Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Quarterly Meeting–Business Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Luck Stone Corporate. The speaker for this event will be Peter Larsen and the topic will be LinkedIn. For more information, contact the Goochland Chamber of Commerce at (804) 5563811.

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Vaught retires from Air Force after 27 years of service Contributed report

Air Force Col. Wade H. Vaught retired from the U.S. Air Force on Aug. 31, after serving honorably for 27 years. Vaught, who was raised in Goochland, last served as the Senior Materiel Leader of the FVaught 35 Mission

Systems Program with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in Arlington. He was the senior military officer leading a multi-service, geographically-separated 150-person government and contractor team responsible for development, integration, test and sustainment of all aspects of key mission system software, advanced avionics and mission planning systems valued at

$5.5 billion for three aircraft variants. Vaught’s previous assignments include working as a test operations officer at the Air Force Weapons Laboratory’s electromagnetic pulse test facility in New Mexico, a project engineer with the Munitions Directorate, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, an assistant professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, a program element monitor on the staff of the

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) at the Pentagon, deputy program executive officer for the F-22 program and executive officer to the Military Deputy, SAF/AQ. Prior to his current assignment, he was the chief of the Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division, Space Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Vaught is the son of Robin B. Thomas and Don C. Vaught. He is a 1984 graduate of Benedictine College Preparatory, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1988 from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering in 1991 from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.

State Fair to feature music legends as well as new stars Jackass Flats will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26. The Steep Canyon Rangers have performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and have recorded with comedian and banjo player Steve Martin. They’ve been named International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainer of the Year, and you can hear them for yourself at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. Both Jackass Flats and the Steep Canyon Rangers will be part of the State Fair’s Bluegrass Weekend, which also will feature a banjo competition sponsored by the Deering Banjo Company and a fiddle competition. Chris Janson’s hit single Buy Me a Boat cruised to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes country chart this summer, and he’s quickly becoming a country music favorite. Janson has toured with Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Merle Haggard and Toby Keith. He’s also written songs for Tim McGraw, Joe Nichols, Frankie Ballard and Justin Moore. Janson will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28. Fair-goers will have two opportunities to enjoy beach music tunes from The Tams, who have had several hits since the 1960s. Their U.S. Top 40 success came with their single

Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy. In the ’90s, the band recorded and toured with Jimmy Buffett. They’ll perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct. 1. The Little River Band will take you back and have you Reminiscing — one of their popular singles. The Australian rockers sold more than 25 million records with hits like

Lonesome Loser and Cool Change. Hear them at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. Throughout Oct. 3, the Festival Stage will host an array of artists who perform inspirational music — praise and worship, gospel, pop and rap. The Charlie Daniels Band will return to the State Fair on the evening of Oct. 4. The

band scored its first hit with the single Uneasy Rider in 1972 and has since populated radio with such classics songs as Long Haired Country Boy, The South’s Gonna Do It Again, In America and their Grammywinning hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Additional artists may be added to the lineup, and details

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DOSWELL – The State Fair of Virginia’s concert lineup for 2015 will include bluegrass artists the Steep Canyon Rangers, Virginia favorite Jackass Flats, country artists Chris Janson and Josh Thompson, beach music from The Tams, rock classics from The Little River Band and a rousing finale from the Charlie Daniels Band. Admission to afternoon and evening concerts is included in the fair’s general admission price. Seating will be festival-style, which means there will be no assigned seats, and visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Chair rentals and a chair check station will be available as well. Josh Thompson is a formidable young country music talent who has toured with Eric Church and Brad Paisley. His debut album Way Out Here launched two Top 20 singles — the title track and Beer on the Table. Don’t miss Thompson at 8 p.m. on Sept. 25. Jackass Flats, who have won the Virginia State Bluegrass Championship and Best Americana/Jam Band at the Virginia Music Awards, are sure to show the crowd a good time. The group has shared the stage with bluegrass icons Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs.

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Courthouse project will refresh ‘hidden gem’ By Roslyn Ryan Editor

As I’ve mentioned in these pages before, those who call Goochland home usually don’t need to be reminded why the county is a special place. That said, highlighting the county’s treasured history is never a bad thing. With their planned restoration of Goochland’s historic Courthouse Square, members of the Goochland County Historical Society ate offering the county both a reason — and a beautiful place — to gather together. Once the project is complete, the Courthouse will stand sentinel over restored historic buildings, newly created walking paths and areas designated for local festivals and events. Goochland County has always felt, to me, to be a place where history is both revered and made accessible to all. The GCHS’s project is the equivalent of refusing to keep the county’s unique past buried in an archive and instead bringing it out, blowing off the dust, and letting the people see, touch and breathe it all in. The Courthouse Green is a place most of us are familiar with, but few use. We suspect the GCHS’s efforts will change all that, giving both residents and visitors a wonderful place to

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When it comes to the tragic shooting of reporter Alison Parker, 24, and photographer Adam Ward, 27, many of us have been left with the agonizing sense that very little can actually be done to prevent this kind of senseless, horrifying violence. It hasn’t stopped some, of course, from using the heartbreaking event as a platform to call for policy changes, but that battle is one that was going on long before last week and will most certainly continue. If there is one thing that has been on my mind in the days since these two promising young people were taken from their friends and families, it is the unquestionable need to make sure we let those we love know — every single day — how important they are. As we now know, Parker and Ward’s killer will never be brought to justice. And to look for a “lesson” from such an event is hopelessly futile. But perhaps their tragic deaths will serve as a reminder to us to treasure the moments we have with our family members, our friends and our colleagues, and never to take for granted how much they mean to us.

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ach of us has an important contribution to make on these issues whether it is our personal story of an event, or the conclusions we’ve drawn. Speaking from the heart and listening with an open mind about diverse viewpoints and life’s challenges creates an interaction that brings about a wisdom and deeper understanding of oneself, one another and the topic. This can be the beginning of a healing process that is necessary for real change to occur. The dialogue can also deepen our connection with the community by talking with local people that we’ve never had an opportunity to get to know. In recent polls, a majority of white

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Shooting of journalists hits close to home By Laura McFarland Powhatan Today

A couple of weeks ago, the news hit a little too close to home for this writer. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the Internet watched in fascination and horror as a story developed on the shooting of three people during a live broadcast on a news station. Reporter Alison Parker and camerman Adam Ward were killed as they reported a tourism story at Smith Mountain Lake with a chamber of commerce official, Vicki Gardner, a little after 6:30 a.m. Parker and Ward were killed and Gardner was wounded. In the following hours, stories were breaking about the shooting, video of the footage, the reactions of co-workers in the news station where the reporters worked and Gardner’s condition. At the same time, real-time information was coming out about suspected shooter Vester Lee Flanagan II’s identity, his possible motive as

a disgruntled former employee and then eventual capture, at which time it was reported he had shot himself. He did die from the self-inflicted wounds. I had never met these two journalists and cannot imagine the pain their family, friends and co-workers are experiencing right now. They went to work planning to do an upbeat tourism story, and instead found themselves the subject of a tragedy. I said earlier that this incident hit close to home. In July 2012, while I was working as the features reporter for The Winchester Star, a fellow reporter was shot and killed in her home. To this day, the murder of Sarah Greenhalgh remains unsolved. I remember the confusion of that Monday morning in the newsroom, when a phone call from police had editors and reporters start asking that dreaded question, “Have you talked to Sarah?” There was the dawning horror as we realized she was in fact gone

and had been the victim of a murder. Then the confusion, anger and frustration as days, weeks and now years passed with no solid answers. Was it, as police said they suspected, a former boyfriend? Did it have something to do with her job as a reporter? Not having those answers is excruciating on top of the loss of a lovely woman and fellow journalist. Journalists being killed in the United States is rare. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists’ website, five journalists have been killed in this country in direct relation to their work since 1992, when CPJ began keeping records. CPJ promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. Before last week, the last journalist placed on that list was newspaper editor Chauncey Bailey, who was shot and killed in August 2007 in Oakland, California. see Shooting > page 7

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Post 215 to host ‘PrepareAthon’ in honor of Preparedness Month

Shooting continued from >6 Since 1992, 757 journalists have been murdered globally, 236 journalists have been killed in crossfire or combat situations and 145 journalists have been killed while on dangerous assignments, according to CPJ. Of those, the killers of 661 of those journalists were not punished. So far this year, at least 39 journalists have been killed globally, with the most deadly countries being France, South

Pogue continued from >6 people now say our country needs to do more to make equal rights a reality, and substantially more say that black people are treated less fairly than others by law enforcement officials. This is a significant shift. Among AfricanAmericans a large majority has always said we need more changes, but now that percentage is up to a high of 86 percent. In this age of tweets, texts and emails, we may feel a longing for meaningful conversations that go beyond exchanging information and opinions — conversations that educate,

sponsored by FEMA and Read. gov called “PrepareAthon!” Guest speakers include Lauren Kennedy, former executive board member of the MidAtlantic Disaster Recovery Association and head of business continuity and disaster recovery at Capital One; D. E. Ferguson Jr., Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services from Goochland’s Fire and

Rescue Services; and Lt Chuck Henley, Goochland County Sheriff’s Office. For more information visit Post 215’s PrepareAthon! website at www.goochlandlegionpost215.com. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at the Post Hall at 3386 River Road in Goochland. Donations will be accepted for the buffet dinner provided.

Sudan and Syria, according to CPJ. I have great respect for the longstanding tradition of journalism, reporting the news with integrity and the men and women who work to help bring the truth to light. Yes, there have been many stumbles along the way, but I truly believe that journalism in its best form is essential to safeguard the knowledge and freedom of expression so many countries do not have. I have heard this idea expressed in many ways, but

the way American journalist Lester Holt Jr. put it really hits home with me: “You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you’re essentially running to things that other people are running away from.” In memory of Alison Parker, Adam Ward and all of the journalists worldwide who died in the line of duty, we salute you. Laura McFarland is news editor of Powhatan Today. She may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

inspire and delight. Yet we may also be fearful of controversial topics because of bad experiences with talking about “the elephant in the room.” After facilitating innumerable groups I have found that people are amazed at how great the dialogue was for them. I think it is because the Conversation Cafe model provides trained facilitators and a safe structure with guidelines that creates a culture of civil dialogue. Through these respectful conversations we can discover shared values, common ground, and new ways of relating to one another, appreciating both our differences and our common humanity. Richmond Action Dialogues will present “A Community

Conversation on Race and Prejudice” from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Goochland Company 5 Fire Station, 2710 Fairground Road. The 30-minute documentary, “A Class Divided,” will be shown and followed by a discussion. This is a free public event. Richmond Action Dialogues is a volunteer group formed in Goochland that values dialogue as one of the paths to a more just, inclusive, peaceful, compassionate and sustainable world. For more about Richmond Action Dialogues, visit http:// www.richmondactiondialogues. com/default.htm, e-mail siriusoul@aol.com, or call (804) 784-2626.

GOOCHLAND ABE/ GED® CLASSES ABE/GED® preparation classes will start the week of September 14, 2015 and end the week of May 31, 2016. Classes include Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED®) preparation. Class instruction prepares adult students to increase their educational functioning level in math, reading, writing, science and social studies as well as preparation for the 2014 computer-based GED® test. A pertinent part of the class includes free Official GED® practice testing at no cost to the student at the discretion of the instructor to determine readiness for the Official GED® test. Free Official GED® Test Vouchers will be provided to students who take the class and qualify on a first-come, first-serve basis until all Test Vouchers have been exhausted. Class locations include: Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services at 3001 River Road, Goochland, VA 23063 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; and Goochland County School Board at 2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m.--9:00 p.m. Registration must be done in person at the site of interest. Students must present government-issued photo identification (ID) at the time of registration (first night of class). Classes are open to adults 18 years of age or older who are no longer enrolled in a secondary school program.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, Sept. 2 A Computer Basics Class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Goochland Branch Library. This course covers beginning computer skills like finding out about the parts of a computer; learning how to use a mouse; beginning to explore and search the Internet; and how to create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. Call (804) 7984072 or visit the library to sign up for this class. Friday, Sept. 4

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2710 Fairground Road. The 30-minute documentary “A Class Divided” will be shown and followed by a discussion. For more information, contact siriusoul@aol.com or call (804) 784-2626. The film is available at http://www. pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/ Smyrna Baptist Church on Rock divided/etc/view.html. Castle Road will hold its annual Fish Fry The annual Goochland Chamber at 6 p.m. The church will supply the fish, and those attending are asked to bring a Golf Tournament, benefitting the side dish or dessert. A music event fea- scholarship fund, will be held at turing southern gospel group 4 The Lord Sycamore Creek Golf Course in Trio will follow the meal. A love offering Manakin Sabot. A Pre-Tee Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 15 will be taken for the group. at The Notch at West Creek. Register online at www.goochlandchamber.org. Sunday, September 13 Schedule of events: Come join Antioch Baptist Church (ABC) at 3 p.m. as they explore the Storytime at the Goochland Branch Biblical meaning of the colors of the Library (see Sept. 17 notice). rainbow. This program is a fundraiser hosted by ABC’s Choirs. Saturday, Sept. 26 House and explore with crafts, games, activities, and more. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

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The Goochland Chapter of Virginia Oath Keepers, serving Henrico, Hanover, Louisa, Goochland and Powhatan counties, will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Goochland Public Library. The Library is located at 3075 River Road West. The meeting is open Wednesday, Sept. 9 to the public. Anyone interested is welMt Gilead Baptist church, on Shannon comed to attend. For more information, Hill Rd, will start Wednesday evening contact Doug Shackelford at (804) 556bible study. Dinner will be served at 6 pm 2409. and bible study will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 3 and up. Thursday, Sept. 17 Thursday, Sept. 10 James River Storytime will be held The Goochland Chamber of from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Commerce will be holding its Quarterly Goochland Branch Library for ages 3 to Meeting –Business Lunch and Learn 5. This early literacy storytime focuses on from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luck Stone rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. Corporate. The speaker for this event, which will feature a catered lunch, Participants will have the opportunity to will be Peter Larsen (the topic will be listen to stories, sing songs, see exhibits, and create a craft. Call (804) 556-4774 or LinkedIn). visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Saturday, Sept. 12 Family storytime for all ages will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

The Goochland Branch Library will be Tuesday, Sept. 22 hosting the Magic Tree House Adventure Richmond Action Dialogues will Club from 11 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to present a Community Conversation 10. This program will offer participants an opportunity to go on adventures with on Race and Prejudice from 7 to 9 p.m. Annie and Jack from the Magic Tree at Goochland Company 5 Fire Station,

Goochland High School’s Class of 1990 will be holding its 25th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Deep Run Hunt Club in Manakin Sabot. Admission to the event, which will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, is $50 per graduate (and includes a guest). Former teachers and administrators are welcome at no charge. For more information contact Larry Proffitt at (804) 928-2139 or larry_proffitt@yahoo.com; Kavis Winston at kavis. winston@gmail.com; or Felicia Woodson Funn at (804) 305-0823. Thursday, Oct. 1 The Goochland Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Heart of Va Boy Scout Camp. Early bird sign-up is available until Sept. 3 Saturday, Oct. 10 The Hermitage High School Class of 1995 will hold its 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. at The Broadberry at 2729 West Broad Street in Richmond. All class members and their guests are invited (21 and older please). For more information, visit https://hermitageclassof95. wordpress.com/.

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continued from >1 well as a major renovation of the historic, four-room stone jail built in 1825 (see box, page 10). The Clerk’s Office, which was constructed in 1846, will be transformed into a visitor’s center. To Goochland County Historical Society Executive Director Phyllis Silber, the project is about offering Goochland residents a way to more easily access their county’s fascinating past and enjoy the beauty of the historic asset. The project came about, Silber said, from a simple question. “We said to ourselves,

‘We have these wonderful distinctions [in the courthouse], now what are we going to do with them?’ ” Chief among their goals, Silber said, is to protect and promote the history of the space, which once served as the very center of civic life in the county. Stories abound about the property, including that of John Pierce, an enslaved man who served as the county’s official jailer from 1811 to 1827, received his freedom in return for his service, and made his home on the old Office Road behind the Courthouse (see box, page 10). Silber said project organizers also hope to create some-

thing that will help local teachers as they work to instill in their students an appreciation for local history. “We’re hoping that this kind of effort will find its way into the local curriculum, so that as these children are being raised in Goochland they will also be able to see this example of their county’s history.” According to County Administrator Rebecca Dickson, the project also is in keeping with county leaders’ emphasis on highlighting Goochland’s history and heritage. “We are all looking forward to the project unfolding and the Courthouse Green becoming a destination location,” Dickson said.

The Historical Society is to be commended for their tireless efforts on this.” Once the project is completed — project planners say the goal is to be wrapped up by early 2017 — Silber and others envision a place where festivals and other events can be held, and where visitors can gather for programmed events or simply enjoy a self-guided tour of the property. In the middle of it all, of course, will sit the stately courthouse, an example of Thomas Jefferson’s efforts to bring what architectural historian Gibson Worsham describes as classical temple architecture to local

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Four areas will be refreshed The Goochland County Historical Society (GCHS) has asked Glavé and Holmes Architecture, Richmond, to oversee the Goochland County Courthouse Green project (see rendering, left). The project includes the following four components:

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Green continued from >9 civic life. Worsham has worked on several historic projects in Goochland and said he’s very excited about the Courthouse Green project. He points out that the building, with its tall white columns and distinctive facade,

was something in which people took great pride. The aim of the renovation effort, Worsham said, is to restore that sense of pride. “The goal is to make the public square open to the public,” Worsham said. Instead of just driving by as so many do now, “We want to encourage people to stop and take a look.”

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The Public Square Goochland County’s Courthouse Green was originally the scene of the county’s social and political life. The current Courthouse Green plan is to increase accessibility for visitors; offer regular programmed events; provide additional paths, lighting, and seating; reconstruct the historic stocks; and exhibit a series of interpretive panels to convey information for visitors. The Jail Goochland’s historic four-room stone jail was built in 1825. The restoration will interpret the 1825, 1870 and 1906 phases of the jail’s interior. The jail reflects the history of developing legal systems in America as a young nation, and Goochland County’s early response as a prominent region in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Pierce House The stories of John and Mildred Pierce as jailor and keeper of the Courthouse are among the most important African-American histories of the Courthouse Green yet to be fully told. John Pierce, while still enslaved, is recorded as the county’s official jailor see Restoration > 16

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to expend a lot of energy sorting out your calendar and getting things organized this week. Make the most of any leisure time that comes your way.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a number of items on your plate right now. It may seem overwhelming, but if you work though things one task at a time, you will get through it all.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are feeling confident and capable this week. Things at work are moving along smoothly, and you can focus more of your attention on affairs at home.

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Bulldogs drop opener to Essex, 29-21 Costly turnover, two-point conversion doom Goochland By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

ive by the two-point conversion, die by the two-point conversion. Essex coach John Fulks has witnessed both scenarios in a short eight-month period. Last year, the Trojans dropped a 22-20 decision to Altavista after the Colonels thwarted a two-point conversion attempt to tie the game. Last week, redemption came on an unplanned two-point conversion attempt that put the Trojans ahead to stay against Goochland in the season opener in Tappahannock. The final 29-21 score was a tough pill to swallow for Bulldog coach Joe Fowler who said his team had its chances against the state championship runners-up. “We played physical but made too many mistakes,” Fowler said. First-game jitters were evident from the opening kickoff when Calvin Martin mishandled the kick. Making the best of a bad situation, Martin scooped up the ball and galloped 99 yards, shredding the Trojans’ defense in the process. The jubilation on the Bulldog sideline was shortlived, as Essex took the ensuing kickoff and mounted a drive capped with a long scoring pass from quarterback Tesaun Nelson to Kenny Johnson that covered 54 yards and leveled the game, 7-7. Goochland’s first drive from scrimmage ended deep in Trojan territory when Isaiah Taylor picked off a Reid Chenault pass ending the drive. The Trojans cashed in on the Bulldog error when Kevin Dameron scored from three yards out, giving Essex a 14-7 lead. The Bulldogs waited until late in the first half to answer,

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Goochland’s Calvin Martin took the opening kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown against Essex last Friday.

putting a together a determined, hard-nosed drive that seemed to With two minutes remaining in the half, the Bulldogs got the make a statement as they tied the game with a 52-yard drive that ball back when Cole Nuckols picked off Nelson and Goochland depended on the Bulldogs’ signature running game for most of set up shop on their own 40-yard line. the yardage. Daric Clarke capped the drive with a five-yard dash see Bulldogs > 13 to the end zone.

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The Goochland YMCA swim team is back in action and looking for new members to join the Manta Rays. The coaching staff helps children with stroke techniques and endurance while incorporating the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into the regimen. Afternoon practices are offered from 2 to 3 p.m. and is a

great time slot for home-schooled children as well as those with flexible schedules. Additional practices are offered from 4 to 5 p.m. for swimmers ages 10 and younger, and 5 to 6 p.m. for ages 11 and up. Any child that can swim the length of the pool freestyle and the length of the pool backstroke without stopping or touching the bottom is encouraged to join. League fees are affordable with

financial assistance if needed. The league includes two specialty meets, the Holiday Classic in December and Swim Champs in March. There are five opportunities to swim competitively in the season. An informational meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Goochland YMCA. More information can also be found at www.goochlandymca. org.

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The Cadets gathered post-scrimmage for pointers from an official. The team brings back experience at the skill positions, which could lead to another title.

Cadets poised for repeat performance? Benedictine prepares to defend VISAA title By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

o one is talking repeat or championship around The Abbey as Benedictine prepares for its upcoming season. At least, not yet. “We take the Bull Durham approach around here and we’re not talking championships, but taking each game one at a time,” laughed Cadet coach Greg Lilly following a scrimmage with John Marshall last month. But, it’s tough to discount the returning Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) champi-

ons’ chances as they embark on a new campaign with some key returning elements solidly in place. Scott Bracey returns for this final year before heading to Duke, and his triple threat abilities will make the Cadets hard to handle for any defense. Bracey will assume his “do it all” responsibilities, taking snaps, taking a turn in the backfield or catching passes on the outside. Donaven Tennyson also returns at the receiver position. He too is a Division I commit. Ramon Jones is gone, but Hermitage transfer Sylvester Mayers, Alex Williams and Ellis Brooks return to the Cadet offensive backfield. An inexperienced line is the only question mark on the Cadets’ offensive side of the ball. Most of the starters are

new, but Lilly said he likes what he sees so far. “We’ll be OK there. We’re just young and they will get better as they play together,” Lilly said. Chase Mallory is the only returning starter and will lead the offensive line that features three newcomers, including Jamari Fleming from Atlee. The coach also will benefit from a familiar crew at the skilled positions, especially on offense. “Having Scott and Jake (Waldrop) make the job easier. Jake can move in and take snaps without missing a beat and Scott moves to the outside and you have possibly the best receiver on the East Coast,” Lilly said. The most probable scenario features Tennyson at wide receiver and Bracey at quarterback with Waldrop also get-

ting plenty of snaps. Defensively, the Cadets will depend on speed and experience at the skilled positions. “I like the way we run. We may not have the big name defensive player but we are good from one to 11 and all of them can run,” the coach added. Parrish Gordon and Dean Ngendakuriyo return at the linebacker position. The kicking game is strong with Bracey doing the punting and Will Pittman providing a steady leg for placements and kickoffs. The Cadets rekindled an old rivalry in their final pre-season tune-up at Tucker last week, defeating the Tigers 26-3. And now all eyes turn toward the opener against St. Paul the Great at Randolph-Macon College at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

Chenault found Scott Carter with a 31-yard touchdown strike shortly before the half ended, and the Bulldogs took a 21-14 lead to the locker room. That’s the way it stayed until early in the fourth quarter when Chenault was picked on a fourth and goal from the Trojan 3-yard line. Fowler told his team, “This one is on me. We should have kicked the field goal.” After the game, he reflected on that decision. “I thought we could get it. I looked into the eyes of the guys in the huddle and I believed we could get it,” he said. “If I had it to do over, I’d probably do the same thing even though it wasn’t the right thing.” Essex capitalized on the miscue when Malik Martin ran 56 yards for what appeared to be the tying score. The Trojans lined up for the kick to knot the game, but a bad snap forced holder Rasaun Monroe to scramble and throw the ball. Bryan Richards gathered in the pass and the Trojans were up 22-21 with 9:45 remaining. “I can’t take credit for that. We had planned to kick it, but the snap was bad and it was his call,” Fulks said regarding the two-point conversion. Monroe added another score late in the game, and a stout Trojan defense would not allow the Bulldogs to respond on offense. Fowler made no excuses and gave credit where due. “Those kids (Essex) would not quit. We thought they would get tired in the second half, but they didn’t. They played hard and had a lot of fight in them.” Fork Union comes to town this week for an always-tough contest, prompting Fowler to remind his players to let this loss go. “We go back to work on Monday.”

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(39) I (:02) ››› Training Day (2001) Denzel Washington. ’

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(44) O Naked and Afraid Å

NICK

(49) M Alvinnn!!!

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(50) K Austin

FAM

(53) J Kevin-Work Reba Å

LIFE

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Naked and Afraid Å

AMC

(56) W (3:00) The Day the Earth Stood Still

HBO

(301) 5 X-Men Å

MAX

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››‡ The Flintstones (1994) John Goodman.

Project Runway Å

››› Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) Å

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››› Scarface (1983, Crime Drama) Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer. ’ Å

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›› Predator 2 (1990) Danny Glover. Å

(:05) ›‡ Mission to Mars (2000) Gary Sinise.