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Amazing Raise ends run after five years Fundraising event raised millions for local organizations By Roslyn Ryan Editor

After five years and millions of dollars raised for area nonprofit organizations, The Amazing Raise is ending. The fundraising effort, created in 2011 by The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia, “had a good five-year run,” said Sherrie Brach, the organization’s president and CEO. Now, however, the group will focus its efforts on finding new ways to help nonprofits raise needed funds. To Sally Graham, executive director of Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, saying goodbye to the program will be tough. “The Amazing Raise benefitted the nonprofit community, including Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, in so many ways,” Graham said, noting that it wasn’t simply about the amount of money they were able to raise. “The Amazing Raise helped us build public awareness, network with other nonprofits, see Raise > 3

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Resident’s play offers audiences new way to see history By Roslyn Ryan Editor

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

s winter drags on, many Goochland County residents are likely looking forward to the warmer weather ahead, and the promise of spending spring days enjoying the outdoors. Fortunately, the county has a wealth of options available for those looking to log a little park time, and will soon add one more. According to Goochland County Parks, Recreation and Facilities director Derek Stamey, the county will break ground in the coming weeks on Matthews Park, a 36-acre facility located in the western end of the county. Featuring a playground and several miles of trails, as well as plenty of parking, Matthews Park will be the county’s fourth such facility and the third constructed since Stamey was hired by the county six years ago. The park will be built on land owned by the county since 2010, and will offer the western end of see Park > 4

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From the top, students at tennis camp last summer; a young man enjoys a display at the annual fall festival; county officials gather to dedicate the new canoe and kayak launch at Tucker Park.

In 2007, frustrated with traditional methods of sharing the lessons of African-American history he had always enjoyed, Goochland resident Sekou Shabaka wrote his first play and presented it to an audience. Almost immediately, he said he knew he’d stumbled upon something wonderful. Unlike the lectures that he’d given in the past, the plays — which combine music with factual portrayals of notable black leaders and innovators — grabbed his audience’s attention and held it. Now, as he prepares to present his fourth production on Feb. 27, Shabaka said he is hoping to enjoy a similar reception. “Dr. Ossian Sweet’s Bitter Detroit,” in which Shabaka plays both the title character and famed lawyer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, is based on the true story of a 1925 murder trial that captured national headlines. Sweet, a successful AfricanAmerican physician working in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1920s, was charged with murder after he and several family members and friends were forced to defend Sweet’s home from an angry mob angered by the fact that Sweet had purchased see Shabaka > 3

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The Goochland County Registrar’s Office has provided the following important dates for county voters to note: Feb. 8 — last day to register to vote or make changes Feb. 23 — last day to

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MSWCD offering two scholarships Contributed report

The Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District is currently offering two scholarship opportunities for local students. Graduating high school seniors and/or college freshmen within Goochland and Powhatan counties planning to major in agriculture, environmental science, forestry or other conservation-related subjects are eligible to apply for one or both scholarships. Visit Monacan’s Facebook page for a link to the application. The two available scholarships are:

VASWCD Educational Foundation Inc. Scholarship Four $1,000 scholarships are awarded statewide each year. The purpose of these scholarships is to give financial support to students majoring in or showing a strong desire to major in a course curriculum related to natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies. Individual applicants must be full-time students enrolled in or who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum. Applicants also must document a class ranking in the top 20 percent of his or her graduating class or document a 3.0 grade point average. Applications must be returned to the Monacan SWCD by March 10.

The Monacan SWCD Scholarship This scholarship is to be awarded to a promising graduating high school senior or college freshman pursuing a career related to agriculture, forestry, soil science, natural resources, or environmental ecology. Up to $1,000 may be awarded. Applications must be returned to the Monacan SWCD by March 10. Applications may be obtained by calling the Monacan SWCD office at (804) 556-4936 or visiting local school guidance offices. Email inquiries may be directed to betty.mccracken@vaswcd.org. Completed applications can be mailed to the Monacan SWCD office at PO Box 66, delivered to 3064 River Road West, Suite F, Goochland, VA 23063 or faxed to (804)556-2017.

The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: A male terrier mix, about 3 years old; a female hound, 2 to 3 years old; and a male lab, around 8 years old. Anyone interested in adopting a pet is urged to visit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 5565302. 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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GMS names top students Goochland Middle School has announced its stiudents of the month for October 2015. The students are: 6th graders Savannah Cave, Joey Cornell; 7th grade rs Katherine Wright, Lucas Edwards; 8th graders Marina Morales, Aiden Dobbertin; and Eagle of the Month Bria Hlavacek. Contributed photo

continued from >1 a home in a predominantly white neighborhood. He would eventually be acquitted and the case, which saw famed attorney Clarence Darrow delivering arguments on behalf of Sweet and his family, would come to be viewed as a critical step forward for those fighting for African-Americans’

Raise continued from >1 engage donors in a competitive but fun way, and hone our social media skills,” Graham said. “Our focus is on educating our community about our services and the impact our work has on our neighbors. Participating in the Amazing Raise aligned with those goals while helping us increase support. We will continue our current fundraising efforts and look forward to partnering with the Community Foundation in the future.” When The Amazing Raise began in 2011, small organizations had limited access to online giving, and some donors were hesitant to give online. That picture has changed with advances in technology. Brach said she is proud of what The Amazing Raise was able to accomplish but also is focused on the future. “We’ve built some capacity,” Brach said. “We’ve been a leader in that space. We’ve

civil rights. The Feb. 27 performance of “Dr. Ossian Sweet’s Bitter Detroit” will be held at 3 p.m. at the Goochland Recreational Center. The play will featuring vocal performances from Jada Cook, Delisa Briscoe, Minister Mary Robinson, The Richmond Youth Guild, Men on a Mission, and the Goochland County Gospel Music Workshop Choir.

Admission is $10 and all youth 18 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Sekou Shabaka at (804) 457-2374 or emailing Rev. Adlai Allen at ccbcgoochland@ gmail.com. Shabaka, who will turn 77 this month, has spent years creating art in various forms, from painting to performing spoken word poetry.

raised over $7 million. It’s hit the mark in giving nonprofits more capacity in online giving. It’s time to think about the next thing we can evolve to.” During the five years of Richmond’s fundraising event in September, national attention has gravitated to Giving Tuesday in the week after Thanksgiving. The Community Foundation plans to support local nonprofits in efforts to promote Giving Tuesday, Brach said, although details remain to be determined. “You don’t want to be duplicating efforts. You want to connect to the things you think will ultimately grow,” Brach said. “Giving Tuesday is the one that is getting a lot of national traction.” One of the original goals of The Amazing Raise was to build awareness of and participation in GiveRichmond among donors and nonprofits, Brach added. More than half of the estimated 1,200 nonprofit organizations in the area have profiles now on GiveRichmond,

she said. “We have the big ones and many small ones. It’s a pretty rich database.” Participation in The Amazing Raise had leveled off in terms of active participants, so that most of the $150,000 in baseline prize money provided by The Community Foundation each year was claimed by about 30 of the most engaged organizations, Brach added. In 2015, the foundation’s total investment in The Amazing Raise reached $200,000, including the cost of prizes, technology, and an estimated 700 hours in staff time, said spokeswoman Kim Russell. An announcement sent to Amazing Raise participants about the event ending said that The Community Foundation “will continue to be a community thought leader and facilitate opportunities that bring donors and nonprofits together to create long-term impact for the region.” Richmond Times-Dispatch staff writer Katherine Calos contributed to this report.

It is through sharing his plays, however, that he feels he is truly helping to educate community members both young and old about the rich history and noted accomplishments of African-Americans. “There are so many unsung heroes,” Shabaka said. “I want to celebrate those people who have really done something, because they are worth knowing about.”

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Park continued from >1 Goochland a much-needed space for recreation. “It is exciting to see Goochland County create another park for our citizens and visitors to enjoy,” said Beth Moore, president of the Friends of GoochlandParks organization. “We are blessed to have such beautiful and scenic land in our county and Matthews Park will be a wonderful addition to the open spaces available for recreation.” The parks already available to county residents — including Hidden Rock Park, Leakes Mill Park and Tucker Park — will all be getting upgrades in the coming months as well. “What we really try to do is to have something for everyone,” said Stamey, but he added that the department also has made a concerted effort to maximize every dollar in its budget. To Goochland Board of Supervisors chairman Bob Minnick, the county’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department has set the bar high when it comes to budgeting and spending wisely. “The recreation facilities have been a direct beneficiary of generous donations and great volunteers, in-kind contributions, as well as the judicious use of “naming rights” and the use of regional grant money,” Minnick said. “Mr. Stamey and his staff have made all this and more happen with creativity, great management, and terrific communication.” Minnick pointed out that Stamey’s staff does the vast majority of the trails and site work throughout the county, including maintenance, upkeep, engineering oversight, and planning and development. “If ever there was a case study in doing more with less, our Parks and Rec Department would be on the front cover,” Minnick said. More projects are planned in the coming weeks — provided the weather cooperates — including a new kayak and canoe launch in Tucker Park, and a new playground at Hidden Rock Park. The Parks and Rec Department’s new initiative, Active GVA, which helps connect parkgoers with self-directed activities and new ways to make use of the county’s parks and complexes, has already seen 500 people sign up. Even as Stamey battled the winter weather the weekend of Jan. 22 — as the facilities director, he also is responsible for clearing snow from county lots — Stamey found it hard to conceal his excitement about the future of the county’s recreation offerings. “Whether you’re an outdoors person or not,” he said, “I think we really have a lot of wonderful and diverse things to offer.”

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A young resident poses with Tucker the Turtle, the mascot Goochland Parks and Recreation introduced last year.

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A park-goer walks along the banks of the James River, which offers one more way for Goochlanders to enjoy the outdoors.

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This happy group took time out from enjoying the county’s always-popular basketball program, which now has the use of the newly renovated Central High School gymnasium,

Active GVA program already proving popular Following in the footsteps of Richmond’s popular Active RVA movement, a project launched by the Richmond Sports Backers in 2012 to help promote community wellness, Goochland’s Department of Parks and Recreation has rolled out the county’s own version. Dubbed Active GVA, the initiative serves as a promotional vehicle for all of the outdoor activities and health-focused amenities the county already has, said Parks and Rec director Derek Stamey.

Stamey stressed that the project is essentially a rebranding of what is already available and does not require additional funding. “What we want to do is focus on highlighting the self-directed recreational opportunities that already exist,” Stamey said, including local parks, nature trails and gym facilities. “We really want to get people out and promote a healthy lifestyle.” One feature of the Active GVA program

is signage with QR codes placed at local parks and trails. These signs allow users to “check in” by using their phones to scan the codes. The data collected will help the Parks and Rec staff examine how the facilities are being used, Stamey said, and allow them to better serve residents’ needs in the future. For more information about Active GVA, visit http://www.goochlandva.us/ or call (804) 556-5854. — Roslyn Ryan

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Obituaries Ms. Valerie Dee Anderson, 51, departed this life on Jan. 15. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Moses Anderson. She is survived by two sisters, Vivian Hopkins (James) of Goochland, and Vickie Anderson of Henrico; brother, Bill Anderson (Christine) of Henrico; two nieces, Caroline Hopkins and Latrice Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Philippi Christian Church in Mineral. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmortician.com.

THOMAS NORMAN Thomas Julius Norman, 92, of Goochland, passed away at home on Jan.29. He is survived by his wife, Thelma of 68 years, daughter, Linda Walton (Charles); son, Billy Norman (Donna); five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Letty Scott of Cumberland; two brothers, Guy Norman of Farmville, and Ernest Norman of Amelia, surviving siblings out of 10 children. He was a World War II veteran and Owner/ Operator of Norman Funeral Home. Family wishes to thank his devoted caregivers, Margaret Johnson and Amy Trowbridge. The family received friends at the Norman Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 30. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 31, with Masonic Rites, at Grove Cemetery in Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Goochland County Co. #5 Fire and Rescue.

ETHEL ROBINSON Deaconess Ethel C.Robinson, 91, of Gum Spring, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Robinson Sr.; two brothers, George L. Waddy and Henry Waddy Jr.; two sisters, Alice A. Owens and Willianna C. Morton; grandson, Brad G. Brooks; granddaughter, Deneattre H. Shelton. She is survived by her three daughters, Clara R. Shelton (Percell), Beaulah M. Wood, Helen A. Brooks; three sons, James W. Robinson Sr. (Mary), Bryce S. Robinson and Ralph K. Robinson (Michele); 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-greatgrandson; three sisters, Beulah Taylor, Florence Burston and Margaret Waddy; along with a host of other family and devoted friends. Her remains rested at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland, where the family received friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Gum Spring. Rev. Reginald Cleveland, officiant. Interment church cemetery.

ALICIA FREEMAN Alicia Irene Cutting Freeman, of Glen Allen, passed away Jan. 27. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Rita; and is survived by her husband, John B. Freeman Jr.; her son, William Victor Angelini; her father, Christopher Cutting; her mother, Maureen Gordon; and her aunts, Rosy Corley, Beverly Hall; and her cousin, Michelle Rotellini. Just to say “I love you” never seems enough. I’ve said it so many times I am afraid you won’t understand what I really mean when I say it. How can so much feeling, so much adoration possibly fit into those three little words. But until I find some other way of saying what I feel, then “I love you” will have to do. So no matter how many times I say it, never take it lightly, for you are my life, and my only love. I love you now more than ever before. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 31, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, where a Celebration of Life was held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the SPCA, Virginia Beagle Rescue Group, Goochland Animal Protection, or the Henrico Humane Society.

JAMES DICKERSON James Winston Dickerson, 86, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 18. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Audrey Jean, who faithfully cared for him during his last 13 years on dialysis. It was their love and commitment to each other that allowed them to not only survive those difficult years, but to rejoice each and every day they had together enjoying God’s many simple blessings, such as feeding the deer and birds and watching the miracles of nature from the windows of their home in Goochland or simply sitting side by side, holding hands, and watching TV with their dogs in their laps. Born in Richmond,

Jim was the son of the late Roy and Edna Dickerson. He grew up in Scotts Addition and developed long-lasting relationships with friends who met regularly for lunch. Known as the Old Geezers, they enjoyed both their food and conversations. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country proudly. He retired from a 40-year career with Safeway during which time he was instrumental in opening and managing many of the Safeway stores in the Richmond area. Jim was preceded in death by his dear son, Michael Dickerson; and his brother, Edward “Dick” Dickerson. His survivors include his sister, Shirley Spivey; and his daughter-in-law, Donna, and her son, Will Dickerson; and two nieces and two nephews. He is also survived by his daughter, Susan Robertson and her husband, Gene, and his children, Heather Smith and Brad Robertson; and his daughter,Mary Stimpson,her husband, Jeff, and their children Reeve, Hailey, Jesse and Riley. Additional survivors include his stepchildren, all of whom adored him, Sandra Nelson and her husband, Jim Merritt, and her daughter, Sara-Alyse, Debby Wilmouth, and her son, Justin, Johnny Smith, his wife, Dotty, their son, Michael, and his other son, Brandon, and Lisa Cavazos and her sons, Chris and Kyle. Jim will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him for he was a kind and gentle man who loved life and his family, including his church family. Jim was a devoted member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where he worshipped regularly, so a memorial service celebrating his life and passing into God’s Glorious Kingdom was held there Tuesday, Feb. 2. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059.

JAMES COVINGTON JR. the Japanese invaded China in James Edward Covington Jr., affectionately known to family, friends and colleagues as “Red Dog,” passed away Jan. 21. He was at home and surrounded by his family. Red Dog was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Richmond. He was the youngest of the three children of James Edward Covington and Annie Marshall James Covington. For the first four years of his life, the family lived in Shanghai, China, where his father bought tobacco for Universal Leaf. When

WWII, the family moved back to Richmond. In his youth, he spent summers on Beaver Creek Farm, the Hairston family place in Henry County. He worked on the farm and it was there that he first gained his love of the land. Red Dog graduated from St. Christopher’s School and then the University of Virginia as an undergraduate and law student. While in law school, he met his wife of 55 years, Jane Elizabeth see Obituaries > 17

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Stories of heroism should be preserved By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Recently, while enjoying a long dinner with a good friend, the conversation turned to a deceased relative of his who had been a key player in the fight for Civil Rights in his home state. The story of the man’s life, and his heroic efforts on behalf of the movement, were truly fascinating, and I couldn’t help but ask my friend why he had never mentioned any of it before. The answer, though heartbreaking, was not entirely unexpected: My friend had simply not learned of his loved one’s past until recently, just after the man passed away. My friend had been able to glean some information from other relatives, but so many questions remained. It was one more small reminder of just how important our personal stories are, and the critical need to pass them on the next generation. The truth of the matter is that, when it comes to the fight for Civil Rights, just about all of us know someone who has a story to tell — and by no means is that pool limited only to those who shed blood for the cause.

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All around us are people whose small sacrifices and tiny rebellions, whose efforts to demonstrate their own selfworth to those unwilling to see them as equals, would eventually change the world as we know it. With each passing generation, we move further away from a country where forced segregation was the norm and closer to an America where people truly are judged based on the content of their character. However, as we leave racial segregation and the historic figures who fought it behind, we run the risk of losing the personal stories that remind us of the tremendous, often unfathomable achievements made by those who came before us. This February, as we celebrate Black History Month, make an effort to ask questions, and to dig a little deeper. If you know someone has a story to tell, ask. If you have a story to tell, share. Write the stories down, record them, or simply commit them to memory and share them with someone else. It may not be the only way to honor those who paved the way, but it’s certainly worth the effort.

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VECF awards $180K to support school readiness Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, a school readiness initiative established to help young children throughout the region achieve lifelong success, has received a grant of $180,000 from the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF). Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, established in 2006, is one of the first Smart Beginnings coalitions in the Commonwealth. Now housed at the Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation, the initiative is a partnership among public and private agencies, businesses, and individuals working to enhance the quality of early childhood care and learning for young children, so they will be well-prepared to enter the workforce. This financial investment from VECF will benefit young children in the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights and Petersburg, as well as in Chesterfield, Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan counties.

Letters to the Editor Comments on Trump candidacy were short-sighted at best Dear Editor, The dogs of Hell have been let loose on Donald Trump, and apparently Roslyn Ryan wants to get in on the action. Her piece, “Trump Candidacy Telling” was published in the Jan. 20 issue of The Mechanicsville Local. I’ve been reading Donald Trumps’s obituary for a long time now, and

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If you are a school-aged child and there’s snow on the ground, life grinds to a halt around 4 p.m. each day to await the announcement of

those who months ago claimed that his high numbers and lead in the polls could not be sustained just won’t give up. Ms. Ryan gives the excuse for her having no argument to support her absolute certainty that Trump can’t be elected by stating, “Listing the reasons why would take up more space than we have available …” Darn, couldn’t she have given at least one reason? She adds insult to the impotency of her views by stating:

“No, I’m not concerned about Trump sitting in the Oval Office, or about him having access to the Nuclear Codes. I’m more concerned about what his potential candidacy says about us.” I’m rather certain that what she means by “us” is the rest of us. Apparently Trump supporters, in her view, lack the intelligence and virtue that she herself embodies. Michael Reardon Mechanicsville

school closings for the next day. It’s the only serious threat to an otherwise unencumbered snow day, eight hours of non-school-related fun that can only be dampened by the impending doom of a reopening announcement. So, each day, as temperatures increased and more snow melted last week, we would gather in front of the television to receive the latest updates on whether our week of fun

would end early. I attempted to explain to my kids that they were already far ahead of the game with three unexpected holidays that allowed for unlimited sledding and other ice-covered activities. I also explained the responsibility of making decisions on whether to reopen school and some of the factors that can affect that decision. see Ridolphi > page 7

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continued from >6 I told them how superintendents from around the area ride every road in the county to decipher just how bad the roads are and if students can safely travel to and from school. And, then there are the unending number of sidewalks and parking lots that must be cleared at every campus to ensure children can return to school minus the hazards of ice and snow. I don’t envy the people who are charged with making closing decisions. It seems like a no win job, that, in the end, makes you a hero to some and a villain to others. First, you have thousands of children who prefer a nonopening in the best of conditions. Conversely, there’s a large group of parents equally interested but for different reasons. Snow days require altered child care plans, missed time at work and uncertain schedules for parents who must

remain flexible as the decisions are made. School systems, in their infinite wisdom, include snow days in their regular schedules to allow for the missed time, but a serious snowstorm like the one last week can threaten those plans. When the announcement finally came down regarding schools on Wednesday, my children were not happy. Their schools would reopen Wednesday on a twohour delay. That news was partly palatable, but the accompanying announcement caused a furor at my house. To make up for the three missed days, Henrico County Public Schools students would not get a previously scheduled half-day off on Friday, and Monday’s Presidents Day holiday was cancelled. “Can they do that?” one of my children asked in disbelief. “They already promised us those days,” another said. I quickly interjected that schools are required to be in session a required number of

days in a school year in order to qualify for state and federal aid, an explanation that didn’t deter their outcries. “They can’t change the schedule after it’s already made. They can’t do that,” my daughter said defiantly. “They can and they did” was my answer. As a parent, I’m thankful for responsible leaders who take the safety and welfare of children seriously, and I don’t question their sincerity in making hard decisions like closing schools for inclement weather. Explaining those decisions to thousands of kids who think snow days are a rite of passage is a much more puzzling task. Even the two-hour delay couldn’t remove the frowns on their faces as they walked past the sleds, picked up a backpack full of books, and walked out for their first day of school in almost a week. “I still say it’s not fair,” my daughter mumbled on the way out. Say hello to life.

Mark and Debbie have held and participated in numerous events and programs throughout the years, including, but not limited to, Goochland Day, 4-H Clubs, YMCA events, and church affairs. For more information on Karate classes and other great programs offered through Goochland Parks, Recreation & Facilities, contact the Department at (804) 5565854, visit them online at www. goochlandva.us, or stop by the Goochland Sports Complex (old high school).

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Thinh. His immediate instructor is Ron Proffitt, a fifth-degree black belt. Through Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Wilds instructs Silikisondan Karate. Silikisondan is a Vietnamese word for the “highest state of ki power in both hard and soft ways.” Master Thinh is the Master of this style, holding a seventh degree black-belt. Students participating in the course are expected to take an oath that features a number of rules such as dedicating themselves to karate, respecting instructors, seniors, friends, and other martial artists, while also obeying rules and regulations.

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1989, Mark worked towards and was awarded his black belt while Debbie received her’s one year later. Shortly thereafter Wilds began teaching the art of karate to those who wished to learn. Classes were first held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and eventually throughout Goochland County. He made the switch from teaching at the community college to teaching through Goochland County Parks & Recreation as a way to offer the courses to more people at a flexible and affordable price. Mark continues that effort today. Wilds administers his program through Thinh’s Karate, which is led by Master Nguyen

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Ask many Goochland citizens about their experiences with karate and you will quickly learn about the teachings of one man: Mark Wilds. For over 35 years, Wilds has helped shape individuals young and old as they explore the art of the sport and the life lessons that come with it. Under his tutelage, Wilds has observed the physical and mental growth of many participants, including a number of black belt students. Wilds originally got involved with karate as a way for he and his wife Debbie to stay active. The two quickly fell in love with karate and soon recruited their family into the sport. In

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Community Calendar or visit the library to sign up A Learning Microsoft Word for this class. Class will be held from 5:30 Thursday, Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. at the Goochland Branch Library, located at Joyce Caldwell, former staff 3075 River Road West. This researcher and writer for the class will teach participants National Geographic Society, how to complete basic tasks will present a talk entitled in Microsoft Word 2010, like “Nest in Peace.” Caldwell is editing and saving a docu- a certified humane education ment, how to add formatting, specialist and member of the and more. Call 804-556-4774 Richmond Audubon Society. Wednesday, Feb. 3

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This lecture, presented by the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. This event is free. Fir more information visit Www.gpmga.org or call Powhatan Ext. (804)5985640. Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library will be held at the following times: Toddler, 10:00 a.m., 2 years old w/parent; Mother Goose, 10:45 a.m., 6-24 months w/parent; and Preschool, 11:30 a.m., 3-5 years old. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library for more information.

Pouncey Tract Road for more West. No athletic skill or super smarts required, just have a information. sense of fun as participants Family Storytime for all compete with your friends in ages will be held at 10:30 a.m. fast and silly activities. Snacks at the Rockville Library. Call will be provided by the Friends (804) 749-3146 or visit the of the Goochland Library. library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Friday, Feb. 12 Road for more information. Saturday, Feb. 6

A meeting of the Magic Tree House Adventure Club will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, for ages 5-10 at the Goochland Branch Library, located at 3075 River Road West. Participants will go on adventures with Annie and Jack from the Magic Tree House and explore with crafts, games, activities, and more. Snacks will be provided by Friday, Feb. 5. Salem Christian School’s the Friends of the Goochland Open House and Student Expo Library. will be held from 5 p.m .to 7 Wednesday, Feb. 10 p.m.. at 1700 Cardwell Road, Crozier, VA 23039. Families The Goochland Chamber will have the opportunity of Commerce will be sponto observe art work, science soring a blood drive at the projects, and other student Goochland Library from 3 to accomplishments. Tours 7 p.m. Appointments may be will be available for families made, but walk-ins are welinterested in a loving chris- come. tian school environment that provides strong academics with a low student to teacher Thursday, Feb. 11 ratio. Admittance is free. The Storytimes at the school serves preschool Goochland Branch Library through 12th grade, as well as home school supplementals will be held at the followfor 6-12th grade. For more ing times: Toddler, 10:00 information call (804) 784- a.m., 2 years old w/parent; Mother Goose, 10:45 a.m., 4174. 6-24 months w/parent; and Preschool, 11:30 a.m., 3-5 First Friday Films will be years old. Call (804) 556-4774 held from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at or visit the library for more the Rockville Library. Bring information. the whole crew for a great Sixty Seconds to Win It! movie on the big screen! will be held from 4 -5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided on Thursday, Feb. 11.at the by the Friends of the Rockville Goochland Branch Library, Library. Call (804) 749-3146 located at 3075 River Road or visit the library at 16600

Family Storytime for all ages will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Coloring for Adults will be held from 7-8 p.m. at the Goochland Branch Library, located at 3075 River Road West. Coloring isn’t just for kids any more — express your creativity and relieve some stress, too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library for more information. Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services (GFCFS) will be holding Volunteer Orientation at 5 p.m. at GFCFS, 3001 River Road West. Those interested in learning how the organization helps Goochland residents in need and how they can be part of the team of over 400 volunteers are encouraged to attend. GoochlandFreeClinic AndFamilyServices.org. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Snuggle with a Book Storytime will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockville Library. Participants are asked to wear their coziest PJs and bring a favorite plush friend to enjoy warm and wonderful bedtime sto-

ries. Cookies and milk will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804)749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Thursday, Feb. 18, Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library will be held at the following times: Toddler, 10:00 a.m., 2 years old w/parent Mother Goose, 10:45 a.m., 6-24 months w/parent Preschool, 11:30 a.m., 3-5 years old. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library for more information. Friday, Feb. 19 Family Storytime for all ages will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Friday, Feb. 26 Family Storytime for all ages will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Saturday, Feb. 27 A Black History Month Celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at the Goochland Recreational Center Shabaka Enterprises will present “Dr. Ossian Sweet’s Bitter Detroit,” a play about the peril of 1925 Detroit for Dr. Sweet written, produced, and directed by Sekou Shabaka. Featuring vocalists Ms. Jada Cook, Ms. Delisa Briscoe and Minister Mary Robinson and Musical Groups: The Richmond Youth see Calendar > 11

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4 large onions, sliced 2 T oil 3 oz bourbon Salt and pepper, to taste 1 white sugar cube 1 t sugar My Business” 3 dashes Angostura bitters HomeHome is MyisBusiness” our“Your 10 oz beef consommé Dash of water Twist of orange and maraschino cherry, 10 oz water P.O. 67 Box 67 O. Box Dried thyme, optional for garnish Powhatan, VA 23139 whatan, VA 23139 4 slices crusty bread bruce@thehousegeek.com uce@thehousegeek.com Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker 4 oz Gruyere, grated www.thehousegeek.com ww.thehousegeek.com filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into Combine first 4 ingredients in crockpot. (804) 921-8367 04) 921-8367 a chilled cocktail glass; garnish. Makes 1 see Menu > 10 cocktail.

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The menu Jefferson’s Old-Fashioned French Onion Soup Delectable London Broil Fresh Asparagus Bacon Pasta Chocolate Lava Cakes

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The snow may be gone (mostly) but we couldn’t resist sharing just a few more snapshots from Goochland’s recent winter weather.

Clockwise, from the top left, Linda Smith’s dog Bella got in on the winter fun; Kevin Goode (left) and Bronson Rondeau smiled while shoveling the day away; Noah Durfee with Nala, one of his dogs, made snow angels; Emily Roberts rode her pony Starfire at Holly Hawk Stables; and Trevor Lucy (left) and his little brother Seth clowned around in the snow. All photos contributed

Menu continued from >9 Cook until onions are soft and caramelized: 8-10 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high. Add consommé, water, and thyme; cook until warmed. Ladle into 4 oven-safe soup bowls. Top with slice of crusty bread and cheese; broil until cheese is bubbly and golden. Serves 4.

Delectable London Broil

3-4 lb London broil Worcestershire sauce, to coat Ground sea salt and garlic Freshly ground black pepper or pepper blend to cover 3-4 shakes liquid smoke sauce Ken’s Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing to coat Tenderize. Coat both sides with Worcestershire.

Grind equal parts sea salt, garlic and black pepper; flip to coat both sides. Lightly coat both sides of meat with liquid smoke and dressing, flipping to ensure complete coverage. Marinate up to 24 hours. Grill over direct flame 1½-2 minutes each side to sear the meat; remove from direct flame. Set grill to 325-350°; cook at least 25 minutes, flipping every 5-7 minutes, for a medium-rare finish. Serves 6-8.

Fresh Asparagus and Bacon Pasta 5-6 strips of bacon 8 oz bow tie pasta 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1” diagonals 3 T butter ½ c onion, diced 1 T garlic, minced ½ T salt

½ T pepper 1½ c shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided ½ c half-and-half 1 T parsley, chopped Cook bacon until crisp; crumble and reserve drippings. Cook pasta and asparagus together in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes; drain. Place butter in skillet with reserved bacon drippings; sauté onion and garlic just until tender-crisp. Add pasta and asparagus; toss and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine ¾ c Parmesan cheese to half-and-half; toss until coated. Remove from heat; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and garnish with remaining cheese and parsley. Serves 4-6.

Chocolate Lava Cakes 6 T butter 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate ¾-1 c sugar 1¾ T cornstarch 2 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks

Melt butter and chocolate together. Combine sugar and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with yolks. Add chocolate mixture to sugar mixture; combine thoroughly. Add eggs and whisk just until smooth. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat to 400°. Butter ramekins or molds very well and scoop batter into dishes to ²⁄3 full. Bake on top rack of oven until sides are set but center is still undercooked: 17-20 minutes. Remove from oven. Hold each mold with tongs or potholders, and transfer (upside down) to individual plates. Run knife around edge to loosen if necessary. Serve immediately. Makes 4 3” cakes. Recipes courtesy of the Goochland Woman’s Club cookbook “50 Cheers!” For more information on the Goochland Woman’s Club, or to purchase a copy of “50 Cheers!,” ($25) contact Patsy Garber at pagarber@comcast.net.

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over 400 volunteers are encouraged to attend. To register for the Volunteer Orientation, continued from >8 contact Diane Reale at dreale@goochlandva. Guild, Men on a Mission, and Goochland us or at (804) 556-6260 or visit www.Goochla County Gospel Music Workshop Choir. ndFreeClinicAndFamilyServices.org. Admission is $10 and all youth 18 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchase Tuesday, March 15 at the door or in advance by calling Sekou Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services Shabaka at (804) 457-2374 or emailing Rev. will be holding a Volunteer Orientation at 5 Adlai Allen at ccbcgoochland@gmail.com. p.m. at GFCFS, 3001 River Road West. Those interested in learning how the organization Tuesday, March 1 helps Goochland residents in need and how Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services they can be part of the team of over 400 volwill be holding Volunteer Orientation at unteers are encouraged to attend. To register 1p.m. in Room 234 in the Goochland County for the Volunteer Orientation, contact Diane Administration Bldg (1800 Sandy Hook Reale at dreale@goochlandva.us or at (804) Road). Those interested in learning how the 556-6260 or visit www.GoochlandFreeClinic organization helps Goochland residents in AndFamilyServices.org. need and how they can be part of the team of

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The medical staff at Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS) conduct health screenings and yearly physicals to qualifying individuals in order to meet heart health goals.

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Buying your loved one’s chocolates and cards because it is Valentine’s Day? February also is National Heart Month. This is the time to focus on the love that comes from the heart AND on healthy hearts. According to the U.S. Department of Health Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In fact, 1 in every 4 deaths is related to heart disease. But there’s good news. There are several things to do to improve “heart health” so that we can be here for our loved ones for many Valentine’s Days to come. Here are just a few suggestions for fighting heart disease from the American Heart Association: Get Active – by taking daily walks, or any other activity that makes you get up and move Eat a healthy diet Get six – eight hours of sleep every night Manage stress Quit smoking and stay away from second hand smoke

Get regular health screenings from your doctor The medical staff at Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS) conduct health screenings and yearly physicals to qualifying individuals in order to meet heart health goals during February and year round. In fact, GFCFS has two in-house cardiologists ready to do heart screenings. In 2015, GFCFS was able to provide over 2,500 physicals and health screenings to Goochland County residents who would not otherwise have access to healthcare. GFCFS also now offers a new free Smoking Cessation Program to help clients quit smoking. Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services, a nonprofit organization to provide access to health care and basic human services to Goochland residents in need. GFCFS is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation supported by individuals, churches, corporations, grants, and businesses that share its vision. For more information, visit www.GoochlandF reeClinicAndFamilyServices.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gfcfs.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less significant. Embrace it in any case.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some long-desired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy the laughs.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a financial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities. SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week. You feel focused right now and have your eye on the prize, and relief is on the way. SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life. This may be the week you meet someone new. If you’re involved, expect your romantic energy to grow.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re ready to spread your ideas and plans to others, but the public just may not be open to what you have to share at this time. Don’t force the issue at present; give it a few days. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Sacrifices will be well worth the effort this week, Aquarius. Keep in mind that these sacrifices are temporary and not that disruptive. The reward awaits. PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues. You may finally receive the recognition you deserve.

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Goochland’s BJ Snead (4) hits a 3-point shot for the Bulldogs in the first half of Goochland’s game against Buckingham on Feb. 1. Snead led the Bulldogs with 30 points, but the chance at a win fell short in the last minute of the game.

Bulldogs’ late comeback falls short By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

If one thing can be said about the Goochland Bulldogs basketball team this season, it is that they are never out of a game until the final horn sounds. On Monday against Buckingham, the Bulldogs once again showed that the team has an immeasurable amount of fight in them. Down double-digits with

2:15 left in the game, the Bulldogs were able to climb back within striking distance of the Knights, but ultimately fell 66-58. Goochland’s offense was handily led by BJ Snead, who had 30 points for Goochland. “Sometimes, I think he knows he’s our number one guy,” Bulldogs coach Preston Gordon said. “And, he puts the whole team on his shoulders. Sometimes he doesn’t need to do that because there are other

guys that are willing to step up and make shots.” At the 2:15 mark, Goochland trailed by 11 before a spurt short four-point run, including a 3-pointer from Deion Harwood, brought the game within seven. Josh Chandler had a chance to make it more than a fourpoint run in the middle of it, but missed the front end of a 1-and-1 attempt. Snead also had the chance to add another point to the run, making one

of his pair. Off Snead’s miss, however, Goochland was able to rebound the ball and a steal attempt from Buckingham knocked the ball out of bounds and possession went to the Bulldogs. Snead attempted a 3-point shot on the next play, but it was off the mark, and Buckingham rebounded. However, the Knights got careless and threw the ball out of bounds on a long pass attempt, and Goochland had

another shot. Colten Johnson drove into the lane on the Goochland possession, but his layup wouldn’t fall and Buckingham was able to rebound and keep possession, and a foul sent them to the line. The Knights were 5-of-6 from the free throw line in the final minute of the game, and while Goochland was able to get two more shots to fall, it wasn’t enough to overcome Buckingham.

Buckingham also was effective from the foul line the entire game, going 18-of-25 (72 percent) from the line. Goochland led early and had a two point lead after the first quarter, with four 3-point shots accounting for 12 of their 15 points. But, the Knights went on an 8-0 run to start the second quarter, which opened see Bulldogs> 14

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Goochland hosted ‘Purple Out’ Tuesday By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

On Tuesday, the Goochland Bulldogs boys basketball team hosted a “Purple Out.” This cancer awareness initiative will be bringing awareness to pancreatic, lung, and prostate cancer. Pancreatic cancer is represented by the color purple, and will be the main color of the night. A member of the Goochland basketball family is battling pancreatic cancer. Goochland assistant coach AJ Nash’s mother passed away due to lung cancer, and coach Preston Gordon’s father had prostate cancer. “I just got the idea over the snow,” Gordon said. “I just

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thought we needed to do this for our community.” Gordon contacted Goochland’s opponent for Tuesday, Central Lunenburg, and their coach Mike McGrath agreed to help with the fundraising, with their players selling the purple T-shirts as well. Both teams will wear the purple t-shirts during warmups and the crowd was encouraged to wear purple to the game as well. The T-shirts were sold for $10 and the proceeds will benefit a member of the Goochland basketball family battling cancer. Photo by Dave Lawrence/Mechanicsville Local Gordon said the shirt will Benedictine 285-pounder Ian Williams pins Hanover’s Mac Patrick in a tri-meet tournament that included Benedictine on Wednesday, be purple and have ribbons Jan. 20. representing the three cancers.

Goochland’s zone defense and were able to start getting buckets to fall, especially in the second half. “We know how good their athletes are,” Gordon said. “Not taking anything away from the Buckingham players, but they’re better penetrators than they are shooters, for the most part. We told our guys, we needed to force shots. (Buckingham’s BJ Gough) hit some key shots at key moments in the game.” Gough, Leon Ragland and Tariq Gough all had 15 points for the Knights. Goochland has three game scheduled this week and will look to bounce back from the setback against Buckingham.

up a seven point lead that would ultimately be one that Goochland wouldn’t be able to overcome. After the early success from 3-point range, the consistency from beyond the arc disappeared for the Bulldogs. Goochland was 4-of-7 in the first quarter from 3-point range, but would only make four more 3-point shots the rest of the game. “We didn’t make shots in the second half,” Gordon said. “Not like we did in the first half. We just couldn’t get shots to fall.” Billy Fellin can be reached at While the Bulldogs weren’t able to get their shots to fall, wfellin@powhatantoday.com or the Knights had figured out on Twitter @BillyFellin.

Cadets get tri-match win By Dave Lawrence Contributing Writer

MECHANICSVILLE – Three of the best high school wrestling programs gathered at Hanover High School on Jan. 20. Benedictine swept the night against Hanover and Lee-Davis and left while the Hawks and Confederates ended the night with an intense match before a noisy local crowd full of Hanover and Lee-Davis partisans. Benedictine was missing a couple of all-American wrestlers, but the Cadets managed a 40-31 victory over Lee-Davis in the first match of the night and a 42-33 victory over Hanover

in the second match. “We’re obviously missing some of our best kids – two of our captains – and we had to step up,” said Benedictine head coach Ryan Hall. “And we did, from top to bottom. I’m real proud of my guys. I tell them every day we’ve got to roll with the punches and believe in each other and just go out and wrestle as hard as you can.” Hall credited his big men – Henry Young at 195 pounds, Isaiah Jones at 220 and Ian Williams at 285 – for bringing in the victories. The trio accounted for five pins in six matches. “They dominated when they needed to dominate and

sealed the deal for us,” Hall said. “I’ve got the best ’95, 220 and heavy combo in the state.” All three wrestlers credited their success to their training. “As a team, we work very hard in the [training] room all week long,” Young said. “Coach Hall teaches aggression, staying on your offense – and I felt good. I had a couple of quick pins because I felt like they weren’t ready for me.” Williams said relentless aggressive is key. “Each match we realized that we could not let up,” Williams said. “Like my dad always tells me, ‘You’ve got to crush an ant with a hammer.’ ” Jones said the Cadets, with one of the most storied wres-

tling programs in the area, have high expectations that spurs them on. “When you come out, you’re expected to win,” Jones said. “It’s not like a chance – it’s expected, no matter how far we’re down.” Hall was more than pleased with the results. “We did great,” Hall said. “Lee-Davis and Hanover – Hanover has great wrestling, period. Lee-Davis has really improved. “We knew coming in tonight we were wrestling the two best public schools in the Central Region-Richmond area. We knew we were in some battles, and we knew we had to grind it out.”

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