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Volume 62, Number 22 • June 1, 2017

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Man pleads guilty to firing gun at officer during chase By Roslyn Ryan Editor

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Jennifer Gates, here sharing a special moment with some of her students, has earned praise from school administrators and fellow teachers alike for her ability to make learning an interactive and enjoyable experience.

Gates named Teacher of the Year enter the profession by a teacher of her own. The Midlothian native, who has been teaching for 10 years, says it was her third grade teacher who first showed her the impact a talented, caring teacher could make in a student’s life. Gates laughs remembering a childhood spent “teaching” her stuffed animals, pets, By Roslyn Ryan and any other willing student she could find. Editor And while she admits she may have considered a different career path a time or two, Like so many of the best educators, the lure of being a teacher always seemed to Goochland County Public Schools Teacher pull her back. of the Year Jennifer Gates was inspired to

Randolph Elementary educator says building relationships has been key to classroom success

Gates graduated from Longwood University in 2006 and taught briefly in Newport News before being hired at Goochland’s Randolph Elementary School (RES) in 2010. According to RES principal Dan Gardner, Gates is known throughout the school and beyond for her ability to capture the imaginations of her students. “Jen’s creativity shines through in her integrated, engaging, and deep-reaching daily lessons,” said Gardner. “Walk in at any see Gates > 3

A Tennessee man is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to firing at a Virginia State Trooper during a high-speed car chase through Goochland in 2016. Paul Zamorano, 33, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was headed west on I-64 on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 15, 2016, when he passed State Trooper Seth Gaultney travelling at a speed just above 80 miles per hour. When Gaultney attempted to stop the car, the driver—later determined to be Zamorano’s wife, Mistri Griffith, 34— appeared ready to pull over but suddenly accelerated. Zamorano Giving chase, Gaultney pursued the vehicle onto the Hadensville exit ramp, then back onto I-64. As the chase reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, Zamorano fired a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol at Gaultney’s car, hitting the vehicle’s radiator and passenger mirror. Joined by Trooper Scott Thompson, Gaultney continued to pursue Zamorano and Griffith until the two attempted to leave the highway via the Shannon Hill exit and lost control of their vehicle, crashing into a wooded area. Both sustained non life-threatening injusee Murder case > 2

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Murder case continued from >1 ries, but neither Trooper was injured during the chase. It was later determined that both the car and the gun had been stolen in Tennessee, and that Zamorano was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender there. Appearing in court on the morning of May 23, Zamorano pled guilty to attempted capital murder, for which he faces a sentence of life plus 10 years. He also pled guilty to using a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

He will be formally sentenced on July 25. Griffith faces the same charges as her husband, as well as a charge of eluding a police officer. Commonwealth’s Attorney D. Michael Caudill confirmed last week that what stood out most to him about the case was the way Gaultney handled the situation from beginning to end. During the entire chase and its aftermath, “he was just as calm, and collected and professional as someone in that situation could possibly be,” said Caudill, himself a former State Trooper. “His department is fortunate to have him.”

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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 female hound, about 1-3 years old; a female Lab mix puppy, about 10-12 weeks old; and a neutered male pit, about 5-7 years old. The Goochland Animal Shelter is open 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.”

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

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Local students take part in summer learning programs Contributed report

For Goochland County Public Schools gifted and high ability students, Summer Residential Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools represent a special opportunity to extend learning with students of similar interests from across the Commonwealth. This Virginia Department of Education program provides rising juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and technology, or through mentorships in

marine science, medicine and health sciences, or engineering. Students apply to these highly selective programs and are considered among hundreds of applicants from across Virginia. Two students from Goochland High School have been accepted to summer residential Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools. Sydney Meiller is a rising junior and will be attending the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for Visual and Performing Arts to be held at Radford University. Sydney has been recognized

for her performance in several school productions, and is also a student in the Blue Ridge Virtual Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, one of two academic-year Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School programs available to GHS students. Bryce Russell, a rising senior, was accepted to the highly competitive Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for Math, Science and Technology to be held at Lynchburg College this summer. Bryce participates in the Advance College Academy program at GHS and will complete an associate degree

while still a senior in high school. Rising senior Chloe Lyda will participate for the third year at the Brown University Pre-College Summer Program held at Brown University, an Ivy League institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Lyda was awarded a full scholarship to participate in the program and will take a two week-long intensive English course, a subject of particular interest for her. She will live on the campus of Brown during her study. Lyda is a student

in the GCPS Advance College Academy program, is active in student government, and is currently the student representative to the Goochland County School Board.

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she also says there were some things she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipate about the profession. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, for example, just how much time teachers spend preparing lessons, or the emotional energy teachers expend trying to make sure each and every student is getting the most out of each lesson. And while Gates says she would encourage all new teachers starting out to try their best for a proper work/life balance, she also knows it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more you put in, the more you are able to get out of your kids,â&#x20AC;? says Gates, admitting that she is always taking work home with her and, like many other teachers, logs plenty of extra hours trying to make sure her lessons are as engaging as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, I can look at the kids and know that if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m bored, they are going to be bored,â&#x20AC;? Gates says, so she

works constantly to find ways to present material in a way her students will find engaging. The lesson plans are critical, Gates says, but she also spends a significant amount of time on something that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be measured on any aptitude test. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All these fun things are great,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the first thing you need to do is to make sure you are building relationships with your students. They are not going to buy into what you are trying to do as a teacher if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that.â&#x20AC;? Asked for one other piece of advice she considers invaluable as a teacher, Gates says she has one guiding principle that has served her well over the years, particularly when the going got tough. No matter what, â&#x20AC;&#x153;never give up on any of your students,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they know you believe in them, you will be amazed by what they can do.â&#x20AC;?

continued from >1 moment and the students will be engaged in often self-directed projects. The room is a flexible artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palette â&#x20AC;&#x201D; walls change, seats change, props come and go.â&#x20AC;? Gates, Gardener said, is also very adept at maximizing the tools she has at her disposal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just rope resources in for quick project support, rather she builds relationships where parents, community members, and organizations want to partner with her to provide long term bonds that will make a difference in the lives of our youth,â&#x20AC;? Gardner said. Building a top-notch teacher takes time, of course, and Gates has spent years developing the techniques she employs today. Now a few decades removed from the makeshift classrooms she would set up as a child,

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Goochland honored as a 2017 ‘Playful City’ Contributed report

Goochland has been honored with a 2017 Playful City USA designation today by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids. The Playful City USA program, which honors cities and towns across the country for putting the needs of families first so kids can learn, grow and develop important life skills. “This is a tremendous

recognition for Goochland County and the Richmond Region as a whole that highlights our efforts to promote and enable active play opportunities for youth of all ages,” said John Budesky, Goochland County Administrator. “Working together with community partners in a collaborative multi-faceted approach, the County has been able to increase our active and passive recreational assets”. Goochland County has made significant strides in

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providing well rounded leisure and play opportunities for the youth of the community. The County has made concerted efforts within its Parks and Recreation inventory to develop new and improve existing playgrounds within its park inventory. Additionally, the County has worked with various non-profits, the school system, volunteers, and local businesses to help fund and install various walking, biking and multiuse trails throughout Goochland. Goochland Parks and Recreation has also worked over the past two years to implement a self-directed wellness and facility use marketing strategy to benefit its citizens young and old. The strategy, ActiveGVA, is designed to communicate and encourage self-directed opportunities for Goochland citizens to explore and experience the County’s natural, historic, and athletic resources.

The 2017 Playful City USA recognition includes 258 communities across the country that are transforming ordinary places into playful spaces and using play as a solution to the challenges facing their residents. The benefits of being designated as a Playful City USA include national recognition and increased competitive advantage in competitions for grants and other funding opportunities; access to Kaboom!’s playability engagement series, webinars, newsletters, and policy tools; and two highway road signs to showcase the recognition to residents and visitors. The collaborative effort to apply for the program was led by Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) and Sports Backers as part of the effort to increase active living habits by transforming ordinary places into playful spaces. Last year, the partners

worked with the City of Richmond to receive a 2016 designation as a Playful City USA. Active RVA’s Director, Jeff McIntyre added, “This is far more than entertainment and leisure. Active play is crucial to the well-being of kids, families, and their communities. In a playable environment, children’s creative adventures on the playground create a foundation for classroom learning. For adults and families, play creates connections, expands social networks, and helps to build stronger and safer neighborhoods. It shows our commitment to providing all members of the community with enhanced opportunities to be more active.” As cities are becoming hotbeds for innovation, communities across the country are creating inventive ways to attract and retain residents. Playful City USA honorees are taking bold action to ensure kids have

great places to play with the goal of making play the easy choice for all kids, no matter where they live. In addition to the playground down the street, Playful City USA communities are turning grocery stores, vacant lots, crosswalks and sidewalks into opportunities for play. “We are thrilled to recognize Goochland County for putting kids first,” said KaBOOM! CEO James Siegal. “The well-being of our communities starts with the well-being of our kids, and play is critical for them to thrive. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all kids get the childhood they deserve filled with play.” To see the full list of Playful City USA communities and to learn more about making play the easy choice for kids, visit www.playfulcityusa.org. You can also take part in the conversation with leaders across the country using #PLAYceforkids on Twitter and Facebook.

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Summer Volunteen Training at the Goochland Branch Library will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for ages 13-18. This program will offer training to assist with the Library’s Summer Reading Program. Pizza 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.

Members of the Mt. Gilead Purple Hearts team will host an Awesome Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit Relay For Life of Goochland. The sale will take place at 5295 Duval Road in Kents Store (Route 646).

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New Line Baptist Church is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its pastor, Rev. J.R. Coney and 1st Lady Mrs. Barbara W. Coney at a banquet from 5-8 p.m. at the Central High School Cultural & Education/ Recreation Center, 2748 Dogtown Road. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 10-17 years old. Children under 10 years old are free. You may purchase tickets by calling (804) 556-3332 until Saturday, May 20.

First Friday Films will be held from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. This all-ages event will offer kids the chance to see a movie on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call (804) 749-3146

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Sunday, June 4 New Line Baptist Church is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its Pastor, Rev. J. R. Coney at the church’s 10 a.m. service, with Rev. Dr. Paige Chargois of Richmond serving as the guest preacher. Refreshments will be served after the morning service and prayer and praise will begin at 2:30 p.m. The guest preacher in the afternoon will be Rev. Alonzo Lawrence, pastor of the Moore St. Baptist Church of Richmond. He will see Calendar > 15

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Obituaries James Pendleton “Penny” Baber died Monday, May 22, 2017. He is survived by a son, Clayton Anderson Baber (Kay); two daughters, Catherine B. Fleischman (Luke) and Courtenay J. Baber (Charles Davis); three grandchildren, Jacqueline B. Alward (Tyler), Carol B. Frazier (Kevin) and John Anderson Baber (Lacey); and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Maria M. Baber; a beloved friend, Angelene Pell; and many close famBaber ily members and friends. Mr. Baber was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn S. Baber; his parents, Mary Tyler and Frank Howard Baber Sr.; and his brother, Frank Howard Baber Jr. Mr. Baber was born July 29, 1936, in his family home in Columbia, and lived his entire life in Cumberland County. He was an avid reader and a deep thinker who articulated his thoughts beautifully. He was a man of many interests, including people, farming, opera, theatre, travel, the arts, dancing, cooking and a good party. As a child, he delighted in model airplanes. As a teenager, he built his own car and was president of the local camera club. He was active in his community and served on the board of directors of Deep Run Hunt Club, was a member of the Ruritan Club, the Historical Society and a Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts. He was on the vestry of Saint James Episcopal Church and served as a delegate to the Council on the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Mr. Baber graduated from Cumberland High School, the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia School of Law. He served as the Commonwealth’s Attorney, the County Attorney and the Commissioner of Accounts for Cumberland County. This year, Mr. Baber was awarded the Tradition of Excellence by the Virginia State Bar. The family received guests at Doubletree Farm on Thursday, May 25. The graveside service was held on Friday, May 26. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Center for Rural Culture, P.O. Box 639, Goochland, Va. 23063, St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 24, Cartersville, Va. 23027, or a charity of your choice.

JUNIUS L. GRAY Junius L. Gray, 85, of Glen Allen, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 18, at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Henrico County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Gray and Martha Tyler Gray; two brothers, Charles and Harold Gray; and sister,

Alice Gray Fisher. He graduated from Central High School in Goochland. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1952 to August 1954. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He received four medals: United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud member of Company ‘A’ 839th Engineer Aviation Battalion. Junius had many jobs over the years. He worked at the Valentine Printing Ink Company, as a Prudential Insurance agent and retired as an Investigator of the Virginia State Corporation Commission-Bureau of Insurance. He was an entrepreneur owning a lawn service and trained many young men in the art of lawn care. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Celestine Jones Gray; two children, Thomas ‘Ray’ (Melody) Gray and Lloyd Gray Fleury; brother, Walter (Susie) Gray; grandchildren, Ebony Comfort, Prince Gray, Malcolm Gray and adopted grandson, Alphonso Dobson (Nakia); great-grandchildren, Tariq Branch, Shanell Branch, Tarell Branch, Princess Gray, Shaniya Gray, Rashwan Dye, Raekwon Dye, Cierra Bolden and Deasia Brown; nieces, Angela Renee Fisher and Charmaine (Paul) Ohai; nephews, Christopher Carter, David Fisher, Merrill Gray and Royal Gordon; godsons, Tory (Karen) Powell and Cory (Donna) Powell, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 22, at Fauquier Baptist Church in Goochland. Rev. Melvin A. Woodson, Pastor served as the Celebration of Life leader. Rev. James H. Taylor III officiated. Interment church cemetery.

JOHN A. MORRISON John Arthur Morrison departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the age of 96. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Morrison Reynolds;son-in-law,RoyalWilbourneReynolds; grandson and wife Mathieu John and Sabrina Reynolds, and grandson Christopher George Reynolds. Mr. Morrison was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Maria Scetta Morrison, whom he met and married in Naples, Morrison Italy while serving in the U.S Army during the Second World War. He was also predeceased by his twin brother, George

Franklin Morrison; his brother Chauncey Nolan Morrison, and his sisters, Helena Morrison Phillips and Louise Morrison Phillips. In 1982, John retired from Texaco Corporation (formerly Experiment Incorporated), having served as a Research Technician for 30 years. He was proud to have been a part of the research and development of early rockets and rocket fuel, which would eventually take our astronauts into space. In 1960 Mr. Morrison helped found and became first president of Bethlehem Little League, which is still proudly serving children in Henrico County. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus, Saint Edward’s Council see Obituaries > 10

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Dear grads: Go and find your pony By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

Preschoolers take part in Trike-A-Thon for St. Judes

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Recently, the preschoolers at Mount Gilead Baptist Preschool participated in the St. Judes Trike-A-Thon. The fundraiser included a week-long program for the preschoolers to learn tricycle riding safety skills. State Police Officer Adam Ruffin, a motorcycle policeman, was on hand for the event to remind the preschoolers of bike safety. The preschoolers raised $664 to send to St. Judes Hospital. These funds help to ensure that no family receives a bill from St. Jude Hospital for treatment, travel, housing or food. The preschoolers had a fun morning practicing their tricycle safety while reaching out to help others.

As students move on, teachers should feel proud By Roslyn Ryan Editor

In less than two weeks, the teachers and administrators at Goochland High School will bid farewell to their latest group of newly-minted graduates, nudging

them off into the waiting world and praying that they will achieve every goal on which they set their sights. Being a teacher this time of year must be bittersweet, I’ve always thought, since it is the teachers who get to see these students grow and achieve so much year after year.

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They often play the role of surrogate mothers and fathers, encouraging, cajoling, admonishing and, when all else fails, probably even pleading with their students to become the best version of themselves. As the wife of a former teacher and coach, I’ve had the opportu-

nity to see the realities of the job up-close. And it’s clearly not the easiest path. Just consider what a unique job description a teacher has, and how difficult it is to find a comparable see Teachers > 7

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It never gets old. For parents sitting in overcrowded gymnasiums or stuffy auditoriums, watching a child walk down the aisle and accept a well-earned diploma represents a moment of satisfaction and accomplishment that can only come when someone you love accomplishes a goal. The celebrations might seem old hat to those on the outside, but for the millions of Americans involved in graduation this year, it marks the beginning of lives that hold promise and hope for the future. It also marks the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, a time when innocence blends with reality. I’ve sat through quite a few graduations, listened to numerous speakers evoking all kinds of advice for the audience. The words of wisdom are often lost in the energy of the event, and expecting over-juiced kids to actually listen to the speakers is often an exercise in futility. The coming months of life will offer the first sign of life’s real lessons that do demand attention, and endless words of advice won’t change or prepare the graduates for what lies ahead. Most will soon deal with the real challenges of life that mold and make us, and the memories associated with the celebration of graduation will fade. That’s not to say the pomp and circumstance are not important. Recognizing years of packed lunches, last-minute projects and overladen backpacks is a deserved rite of passage, for students and parents. But, as many speakers will tell you, the important stuff begins now for the graduates, and the true signs of success don’t always see Ridolphi > page 7

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Two Goochland students awarded scholarships Contributed report

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Virginia Credit Union has awarded $2,500 scholarships to two Goochland County students through its Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program. Lauron Creasey of Maidens is a 2017 graduate of Goochland High School who will attend Liberty University to

study nursing. Mia Harris of Crozier is a senior at the College of William and Mary studying government and public health. The students were selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, an essay, and work to help cover the

cost of education. Overall, Virginia Credit Union awarded $75,000 in college scholarships to 30 student members through its program. Virginia Credit Union has awarded more than $1 million in college scholarships to student members since 1991.

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Ridolphi continued from >6 come in evaluations and grades. They’ll take the lessons learned in the classroom into the real life laboratory called life, and rewards won’t come easy and some won’t be celebrated. The challenge of devising advice for graduation students must be overwhelming. What do you tell a group of graduates whose only real desire is to see the ceremony end and the party begin?

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an educator comes fully into bloom. A few months ago, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the triumphant revival of the Mr. Goochland pageant, a show that was at once silly, thoughtful and brilliant. I laughed till my sides hurt at the antics on stage, but also marveled at the talent of the students and the creative and

Far be it from me to provide those answers but there are simple bits of truth that have stood the test of time and often find their way in to commencement exercises across the nation. Those messages of patriotism, community service, charity and commitment are all prudent and real examples of good advice that can provide inspiration for a lifetime. I also heard one speaker stress the importance of something graduates often overlook

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ounty residents gathered on the newly renovated Courthouse Green on Monday to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country. After a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Elizabeth Kugel, those in attendance welcomed the morning’s guest of honor, District 5 supervisor Ken Peterson. Dan Linnaberry closed out the morning’s proceedings with a performance of “Taps.” Pictured, clockwise, from the top left, Goochland High School Marine Corps JROTC Cadets stand by after posting the colors; dozens of local children proudly march in the annual childrens’ parade; Kim Nelson and WWII Veteran Floyd Callihan honor those men and women who are classified as prisoners of war or missing in action. Photos by Roslyn Ryan

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Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery expansion, new facility, expected to create 59 new jobs Investments top $14 million for expansion in Goochland and new production facility in City of Lynchburg Contributed report

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on May 26 that Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery will invest more than $14 million and create 59 new jobs over the next three years to expand its operations. The company will open a new production brewery in Lynchburg to complement its current facility in Goochland, which will undergo a major expansion complete with a 50,000-square-foot production brewery that will house a stateof-the-art brewing system and packaging line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement is another example of a success story for the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booming craft brewery industry and builds on our ongoing efforts to create a new Virginia economy,â&#x20AC;? said Governor McAuliffe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investments like this create jobs, tourism opportunities, and new markets for Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers as craft breweries source products like hops, fruit, herbs, and other agricultural products. Lickinghole Creek has built a strong reputation for its awardwinning beers and its locally grown ingredients, and the city of Lynchburg offers the infrastructure, available site and building, and natural resources that will allow the company to continue to thrive and grow.â&#x20AC;?

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) worked with Goochland County, the City of Lynchburg, and the company to secure these projects for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $250,000 grant from the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund for the expansion in Goochland, and a $50,000 AFID grant for the new facility in Lynchburg. Both grants will be matched with local funds. Additional funding and services to support the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lickinghole Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new and expanding operations in Goochland and Lynchburg, along with its commitment to sourcing ingredients from Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural producers creates a huge opportunity to continue to expand the craft beer supply chain in Virginia,â&#x20AC;? said Basil Gooden, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great story of a local business growing its operations and connecting with area producers to create a unique product that showcases the terroir of Virginia. I am pleased to support a home-grown Virginia business in its continued success, as we continue our work with the Governor and private sector partners to build a new Virginia economy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The growing craft beer industry in Virginia is an important contributor to the economic vitality of our communities,â&#x20AC;? said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working hard to support our diversified agricultural industry, create more jobs in the manu-

facturing sector, and promote increased tourism in Virginia and Lickinghole Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansion is contributing to the progress in these areas. I congratulate Lickinghole Creek, Goochland County, and the City of Lynchburg on this exciting news, and we look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come.â&#x20AC;? Since its founding in 2013, Lickinghole Creek has sought to be Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading farm brewery, growing many of the ingredients used in their beers on their 290 acre farm in the heart of Virginia. In Lynchburg, the company will build an innovative brewery focused on sour beer production and barrel-aged brews. The expansion is Goochland will allow a substantial increase in production, the introduction of a lageredbeer program, and a large new tap room and event space. Lickinghole Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increased production capacity will allow the company to continue to meet the growing demand from its existing markets, as well as enter new ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would not have been possible without the incredible support of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Goochland County and the city of Lynchburg,â&#x20AC;? said Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery CEO Lisa Pumphrey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to expand, and getting ready to share our world-class products â&#x20AC;&#x201D; grown, crafted and brewed with love, right here in the heart of the Commonwealth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the rest of the country.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a great day for Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery and Goochland County, our Board has made economic development a priority and we are thrilled to be able to announce this projectâ&#x20AC;?

said Ned Creasely, Goochland County Board of Supervisors Chairman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lickinghole, in addition to being an awardwinning brewery is a wonderful corporate citizen and we are proud to partner with them in the expansion of their facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Development of Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a perfect example of individual initiative on the part of a remarkable couple to create a thriving local business, finally made possible by cooperation among local and state officials,â&#x20AC;? Delegate Lee Ware

added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a privilege as the delegate representing western Goochland in the legislature to have been able to contribute to crafting laws that accommodated the breweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founders and neighboring citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests. This is a great place and business.â&#x20AC;?

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Obituaries continued from >5 6546, and American Legion Post 141. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the caring and dedicated staff of Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, where John resided for the past two years. The family received friends on Tuesday, May 30, at Bliley’s Funeral Home in Richmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church (2700 Dolfield Drive in Chesterfield) with interment in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial

donations may be made to a relatives and friends. Remains rested at Joseph Jenkins Jr. charity of your choice. Funeral Home, where the IDA PHILLIPS family received friends on Mrs. Ida Phillips, age 86, of Thursday, May 25. Graveside Goochland, departed this life services were held Friday, May May 22, 2017. She was pre- 26, in Greenwood Memorial ceded in death by a son, Steven Gardens. Online condolences B. Phillips. She is survived can be made at www.jenkinsjr. by three com sons, Fred, GEORGE E. PRITCHARD Bobby and Dr. George Emmett Michael P h i l l i p s ; Pritchard, of Manakin-Sabot nine grand- in Goochland County, died on c h i l d r e n , May 22, 2017. Dr. Pritchard s e v e r a l was a well-known cardioloPhillips great and gist in the Richmond area. great-great-grandchildren, a Born in Roanoke and raised in host of cousins; three daugh- Martinsville, he graduated from ters-in-law, Cheryl, Veronica the University of Richmond and Cynthia Phillips; and other (1956) and the Medical College

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OBITUARIES: Death Notices of Virginia (MCV) in 1960. He went on to complete an internship at the University of St. Louis and his residency at the Cleveland Clinic in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology. In 1967, he opened a private practice on Grove Av e n u e , c a l l e d Pritchard Cardiology Clinic. He also practiced at St. Mary’s Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, where he served as Chief of Cardiology, Director of the EKG Lab and Chairman of the Department of Medicine. He also served as an instructor at MCV. In his retirement he stayed active in the medical community by volunteering at the Goochland Free Clinic and regularly attending medical conferences. He was a proud member of numerous professional societies, including the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Society of Internal Medicine. He was beloved by his patients and colleagues for his dedication and compassionate manner. Beyond his medical career, Dr. Pritchard devoted himself to his wife, Betty, and six children. He was happiest at home in Goochland where he could often be found riding his tractor and tending to his garden. He was a member of the Hermitage Country Club and an avid golfer. He loved spending time at his river cottage in Urbanna, where he enjoyed biking, fishing, and kayaking. He was predeceased

www.goochlandgazette.com by his parents, Sylvester and Josephine; brother, Bud; and sister, Lilly May Jacobson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Elizabeth; six children, Emmett (Sophie), Charley (Holly), Larry (Sarah), Mary Katharin (Gunnar Lovblom), Nicole (Thomas Marty-Lavauzelle) and Adam (Will Hiley); four grandchildren, Celeste, Hannah, Becket and Devi; brother, Joe (Judith), sister, Mary Lou Stabler; and sister-in-law, Joy Pritchard; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private memorial service. Donations may be made to the Goochland County Volunteer Rescue Squad (Goochland VFRS, Co. 3, 52 Broad Street Road, Manakin, Va. 23103) or the Middlesex County Library (P.O. Box 189, Urbanna, Va. 23175).

BARBARA D. WARD On May 21, 2017, Barbara Dodd Ward entered into glory in the presence of the Lord. Born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Lynchburg, Barbara was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and was a member of the 1956 graduating class of Lynchburg College with majors Ward in music and education. After her marriage in 1959, she and her husband, Gerould, served churches in Lynchburg, Cambell County, Collinsville and Goochland County. While her husband was in graduate school, she

taught music in the Goochland County School System. Barbara was a naturally gifted musician and taught piano for much of her life. As a dancer, she participated in, as well as taught, sacred dance in the church. Later in life, Barbara returned to school and graduated with a masters in Evangelism from Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Upon graduation she was ordained as a diaconal minister in the United Methodist Church. Appointed the Director of Evangelism for the Ashland District, she served numerous churches within. Following multiple years in this position, she became the minister of Discipleship at Bon Air United Methodist Church in Richmond until her retirement. After her retirement, Barbara authored and published a book, “One More River.” Furthermore, she served as a Chaplain in the Order of Saint Luke, a ministry of Healing and Prayer, where she was the coordinator of weekly Thursday Morning Services at River Road United Methodist Church. This ministry was the love of her life and her principal service to the church until her death. Barbara is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gerould; her daughter, Sharon, of Key West, Florida; and her son, Allen, of Tampa, Florida. Additionally, she is survived by her grandson, John of Richmond; her granddaughter, Rachel, of Key West, Florida; and two grandsons, Ian and Aiden, of Key West, Florida. A Service of Celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on August 6, 2017, at River Road United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the church’s Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be given to Virginia Methodist Family Services or to River Road United Methodist Church.

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Goochland’s Rachel Ferguson makes contact with an offering from King William’s Jenna Evans during the Region 2A East quarterfinals at Goochland High School on May 29. Ferguson knocked in the first run of the game with her double.

Goochland downs King William 4-1 in regionals By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

During the first three innings of the Region 2A East softball quarterfinals against King William on May 29, Goochland’s offense just needed a spark. The Bulldogs defense had been holding the Cavaliers in check, led by Kailyn Spencer’s strong pitching performance. But, the offense just needed to get in gear against King William pitcher Jenna Evans.

Goochland broke through in the fourth inning for two runs and another two in the fifth inning to take down the Cavaliers 4-1, ending King William’s season. “It’s always great to get a win and keep moving on,” Bulldogs coach Amy Henneberger said. “At this level, you’re going to face really good teams. I’m just glad we got the hits when we did, kept moving the runners around and got them in scoring position. Our pitching was

really good. We’ll take a couple more games like this.” Going into the fourth inning, Goochland had had a chance in the bottom of the third to get the offense on track, but couldn’t move pinch runner Cherish Sims further than second base. The bottom of the fourth didn’t get off to a great start was Evans got Dakota Hansen to ground out to third base and Spencer popped up to Evans. But, then things started to roll for Goochland.

McKenzie Reams singled and then Kisha Braxton worked a walk. Rachel Ferguson stepped up to the plate and deposited a pitch into the outfield, scoring Reams from second to make it 1-0 Goochland. Martin then grounded to shortstop, but King William’s shortstop couldn’t handle the ball, allowing Braxton to score for a 2-0 lead. Catoria Towles struck out to end the inning with one

runner left on base. King William attempted to answer in the top of the fifth as Sierra Healey led the inning off with a single and reached second base on a sacrifice by Tara Hart. But, Spencer dug in and struck out Evans and got Mikayla Richardson to groundout to second base. Goochland continued its offensive surge in the bottom of the fifth. Carleigh Gilstrap led the inning off with a walk.

After Faith Gerdes struck out, Hansen moved Gilstrap over with a sacrifice bunt. Spencer then delivered with an RBI single to make it 3-0 Goochland. Reams then singled and Braxton knocked Spencer in with a single of her own to make it 4-0 Goochland. Ferguson worked a twoout walk to load the bases, but Martin grounded the ball right see Bulldogs> 12

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Roundup: Baseball takes down King William 9-3 From staff reports

Goochland pitcher Tanner Bradshaw spotted King William three runs in the first inning of the Bulldogs’ Region 2A East baseball quarterfinal at King William Monday. He made up for that in the remaining innings, holding the Cavaliers scoreless while the Goochland offense stepped up to claim a 9-3 victory over King William. The Bulldogs next host Page County Wednesday at 5 p.m. Bradshaw was a little worried after the Cavaliers took their early 3-0 lead. “At the beginning of the game, I was a little nervous, honestly, because I had pitched against them my 10th-grade year and they ended up beating us 7-2,” he said. “But then my curve ball started working. I got a little bit more comfortable on the mound. I was ready to go from there.” Bradshaw – who was also starting quarterback for the Bulldogs’ football team – rarely pitches more than five innings, but took advantage of some short frames to extend his time on the mound. When he strolled onto the infield in the seventh inning, assistant coach Dan Summitt – also one of Goochland’s football coaches – told him “It’s

Bulldogs continued from >11 to the Cavaliers first baseman for an unassisted third out. “They just needed to believe in themselves,” Henneberger said. “They don’t face that type of speed from a pitcher all season long. It’s just a matter of getting the timing down and believing in themselves that they could

third-and-one at the goal line. Get it done!” “He put that in my head, and it made me think about football,” Bradshaw said. “It gassed me up a little bit.” He got Travis Shumate to ground out to the mound. He walked his next batter, Jake Duresky. That brought up Shawn Parker, the top of the King William batting order – and the last batter he was going to face no matter what. “He was at the pitch-count limit,” said Goochland head coach Wes Farkas. “He was almost there, so we were going to pull him after that batter.” Bradshaw got Parker to ground into a double play to end the game. The Bulldogs had 13 hits off three King William pitchers. Walker Murray had two hits, including a double. John King, Wyatt Murray, Jeb Anderson and Zac Harlow each had a pair of hits for Goochland.

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BOYS TENNIS Goochland’s boys tennis team defeated Wilson Memorial 5-1 in Region 2A East play on May 26. On May 25, Chase Bernstine won the Region 2A East singles title, with Ryan Bernstine coming in second at Byrd Park. The pair will advance in the singles bracket for the Group 2A state tournament.

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Goochland’s girls soccer team defeated Middlesex 6-1 on May 29 in the quarterfinals of the Region 2A East tournament. Julissa Gallegos, Maddie Goff, Brooke Hix, Lesley Jenkins, Ruth Wyche and Erin Wachter scored the goals for the Bulldogs. Catherine Ford had three saves

The boys 4x800 relay team of Carter Palen, Larry Minor Jr., Brandon Pleasants and Austin Bruce won the Region 2A East title in the event with a time of 8:30.24 on May 25 at East Rockingham High School. The girls 4x800 relay team of Anna Kate Wirsing, Jontey Reynolds, Maddie Muniz and Jill Pillow was third with a time of 10:58.53. Kennedy Carter was fourth in the 300 hurdles with a time of 50.05. Dorothy Clore finished fourth in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13.31. Brittany Melton was 12th in that event with a 13.69. Clore also finished fifth in the 200 meter dash with a time of 28.24. Melton was 10th with a 28.75. Devin McCray was fourth in the boys 200 meters with a time of

do it.” King William’s offense answered the Bulldogs in the top of the sixth inning. KaDedra Temple led the inning off with a single and was moved over by Hailey Reid’s sacrifice bunt. Hailey Baldwin then knocked Temple in with a double to make it 4-1. Spencer once again contained the remaining Cavaliers with two fly outs,

one to centerfield and the other to third base. Despite getting two runners on in the bottom of the sixth inning, Goochland couldn’t push across any more insurance runs. Spencer sat the Cavaliers down in order in the top of the seventh inning to seal the win. Spencer pitched a complete game and allowed one run on two hits and

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Goochland’s Tanner Bradshaw was on the mound for the Bulldogs against King William in the quarterfinals of the Region 2A East tournament.

23.40 and was eighth in the 100 ment on May 29. with an 11.63. The Bulldogs scored two goals The boys 4x400 meter relay team in the middle of the second half was fifth with a time of 3:35.62. to attempt a comeback, but time expired before anymore goals were scored. BOYS SOCCER Goochland’s boys soccer team Mechanicsville Local sports edifell 5-3 to Nandua in the quarterfi- tor Dave Lawrence contributed to this nals of the Region 2A East tourna- report.

struck out seven batters. Goochland advanced to the Region 2A East tournament by virtue of them being the top seed in the conference entering the tournament. The Bulldogs dispatched Prince Edward 10-0 in the opening round of the Conference 34 tournament and was scheduled to play Greensville in the semifinals. But, repeated rescheduled games

due to the wet weather that plagued the area over the past week eventually forced both conference semifinals to be cancelled. Nottoway, the number two seed in the conference, also advanced. The Bulldogs travelled to Clarke County on May 31 for their region semifinal matchup. The result of that game was after the print deadline for this edition.

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