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Local veterans hoping to find home for donated power wheelchair. See page 9

BOS signs off on new sick leave bank plan Program allows county employees to donate hours, use banked time during a health crisis By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Goochland County employees have a new option in the event that they are forced to miss work because of a catastrophic illness. Thanks to a recently created Sick Leave Bank, employees faced with a long-term absence from work due to catastrophic illness or injury will be able to use up to 30 days of paid sick time, even if they themselves have not accrued that time. In order to qualify to use Sick Leave Bank time, an employee must participate in the Virginia Retirement System Plan 1 and or Plan 2. The bank is filled by requiring each participant to donate one day of sick leave when they sign up for the program and one day each year after that. According to the new policy, the first 30 consecutive work days of illness or injury will not be covered by the sick leave bank and must be covered by the employee’s own accumulated leave or leave without pay. To Goochland County Board of see Sick leave > 2

Churches in certain areas may need CUP

Running on love

Changes to zoning ordinance include refined definition of “place of worship”

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

hen 16 year-old Cameron Gallagher died on March 16, 2014, just after a triumphant finish in the Shamrock Half-Marathon in Virginia Beach, she left behind a grieving family shocked by the sudden loss of a beautiful, vibrant young woman.

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Though devastated by her death, Gallagher’s family almost immediately set about making sure that the Freeman High School student’s life would not be forgotten, nor would her goal of helping to bring awareness of the effects of anxiety and depression, conditions that had affected her throughout her life. see Run > 3

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Goochland residents Megan Edwards, left, and Kathleen Norman will run the Shamrock HalfMarathon in Virginia Beach this weekend in honor of Norman’s cousin, Cameron Gallagher. Gallagher died suddenly on March 16, 2014, moments after finishing the 13.1-mile course. Goochland resident Maddie Riddock also will run the race alongside Edwards and Norman.

Thanks to an ordinance amendment unanimously approved by the Goochland County Planning Commission on March 3, anyone seeking to open a church in an area zoned for residential or agricultural use may eventually need to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the county. The term “place of worship” also is now more clearly defined. According to Goochland principal planner Jo Ann Hunter, county staff has been working on the ordinance change since 2013, seeking to both protect the property rights of those living in residential and agricultural areas and to ensure that places of worship are defined consistently throughout the county’s zoning ordinances. Under the old rules, Hunter explained, a homeowner faced the possibility of a neighbor starting a church next door and using the right of public assembly to draw large crowds for worsee Churches > 3

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continued from >1 Supervisors chairman Bob Minnick, the new program “goes to the generosity of people in our community who just happen to work at county administration who are willing to forego their earned sick leave to help others.” Minnick said it was the employees who suggested adopting the program, adding it was a credit to them. “Assisting just one employee with a little extra sick leave to recover and return to the workforce is a generous and thoughtful expression,” he said.

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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: Two male hound mixes, about 1 to 3 years old, and a spayed female pit, about 1 to 3 years old. Anyone interested in adopting a pet is urged to visit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 5565302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

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Saturday, April 2nd 9am-12pm The ladies of the community are invited to a morning of fellowship & crafting over a warm cup (or two) of coffee! Learn how to make a beautiful spring wreath, just in time for Mother’s Day, to keep or to gift!

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Prefer to observe? We invite you to join us! Ragland Memorial Baptist Church 2838 Sandy Hook Road Questions? Please contact the church at 556-4500.

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The Goochland Extension office will be hosting a Mushroom Production Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management Complex.

Participants will try their hand at shiitake log inoculation and can take a log home to reap the rewards. Participants also will learn about mushroom preparation, cooking and preservation. Presenters include Wanda Johnson, of Virginia State

University, and Jane Henderson FCS agent of VCE Amelia Office. The cost to particpate is $20 per person and includes informational material and supplies for the hands-on activity. To register, contact the Goochland Extension office at 804-556-5841.

Cadets team boasts new look for 2016 PAGE 13 Calendar ................................ 8 Classifieds ......................17-19 Letters .................................... 6 Obituaries .............................. 4 Opinion .................................. 6 Sheriff’s Report...................... 2 Sports .............................12-13 TV Listings ......................14-16

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NEWS: What’s Going on in Goochland County Churches continued from >1 ship. Hunter cautioned that the county is not trying to restrict anyone’s ability to worship or conduct religious activities. “This is not about having a weekly Bible study in your home,” Hunter said. “We’re really talking about the creation of a full-scale church.” According to the revised

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definition, a place of worship is now defined as “a building or structure where the primary purpose is for people to regularly assemble to conduct religious worship ceremonies, rituals and education.” Among the examples cited in the definition are chapels, churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples. Although a CUP is now required in residential and agricultural areas, churches can be opened as a by-right use in

all other areas of the county. Under the revised ordinance, a grandfather provision allows existing places of worship in residential and agricultural areas to expand to up to 50 percent of their existing square footage without a CUP. While the Planning Commission has approved the measure, the Board of Supervisors will still need to approve the change before it goes into effect.

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Cameron Gallagher, right, accomplished her goal of finishing the 2014 Shamrock Half-Marathon with her friend Abby Donelson. Before the race, she had been planning a 5K race to help raise awareness of the effects of anxiety and depression.

Restaurant continued from >1 On March 20, two years after Cameron died, her cousin, Goochland High School student Kathleen Norman, 15, and two friends will run in the Shamrock Half-Marathon in her honor. Norman, Maddie Riddock, 15, and Meghan Edwards, 19, will take on the challenging 13.1-mile course that Gallagher had worked so hard to prepare for in the months before her death, which came on her cousin’s 14th birthday. “For all of us who knew Cameron, it really helps give life to her mission,” said Clair Norman, Kathleen’s mother. Gallagher, as it turns out, had goals that went beyond finishing the half-marathon.

Before her death, which was later found to have been caused by an irregular heartbeat, Gallagher had been planning the Speak Up 5K, a race aimed at creating awareness of mental illness and supporting those suffering from it. The race, which her family organized in her honor in September 2014, drew over 3,000 runners and has now been held in San Diego, California, Boone, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. While the Speak Up 5K race series is a lasting reminder of the compassion and determination Gallagher displayed throughout her life, the Shamrock race holds a special place in the hearts of Gallagher’s family and friends as well. They all recall the words

Cameron said to her good friend and race partner Abby Donelson as they neared the end of the course: “Let’s finish this.” And finish they did. As they run the race once again this year, “We’re really retracing her last victory,” said Norman, who marvels at the support the family’s Cameron Gallagher Foundation has received from runners in and around the Goochland area. The annual race “has become very symbolic for all of us, because we all have some kind of race to run,” Norman said. “No matter the challenge you are facing, you own it, and you just try to get to the finish line — that’s the goal. And we’re all kind of in it together,” she said.

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Obituary MILDRED R. LACY Mildred R. “Millie” Lacy, 89, of Goochland, passed away March 10. She was the widow of Joseph T. Lacy Sr.; and was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ida Ransone; her son, William L. Lacy; and Lacy

a brother, Herman L. Ransone Jr. Millie is survived by her daughter, Brenda L. Jenkins; her son, Joseph T. Lacy Jr. (Paula); granddaughter, Tara L. Tench (Keith); grandsons, Joseph T. Lacy III (Brittany), W. Justin Lacy, Chad J. Lacy and Dylan T. Lacy; a great-grandaughter, Lacy A. Tench; and many nieces and nephews. Millie was a lifelong member of Mizpah Christian Church.

The family received friends at the Parham Chapel of the Woody Funeral Home on Monday, March 14, and funeral services were held there on Tuesday, March 15. Interment was in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Mizpah Christian Church, 5257 Old Columbia Rd., Goochland, VA 23063.

Adams honored by group as ‘a true innovator’ Contributed report

In recognition of National Women’s History Month — observed annually in March — the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), has established the Women in American History award to be presented at the local chapter level. This year, the Chancellor Wythe Chapter presented its

Women in American History award to Sandra J. Adams, a true innovator and contributor and the first woman to serve as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Adams was recognized on Saturday, March 5, at the March meeting of the Chancellor Wythe Chapter and was presented with a

framed medal and certificate. In addition to the local recognition, a brief report about Adams will be forwarded to the NSDAR for inclusion in a database of women who have been honored in 2016. The Women in American History award encourages local chapters to recognize notable women, past and present, who have contributed or made a difference in their communi-

ties. Just as there is no limit to the ways in which women contribute, the criteria for the award is practically unlimited. According to the NSDAR, the honoree “could be a historical entity or currently alive and worthy of recognition.” Chapters honor “women who are, or have been, intellectual, educational, social, religious, political, scientific, or cultural innovators.”

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Local favorites Michelle Nixon and Drive will perform Saturday, March 19, at the Goochland High School auditorium, showcasing their blend of traditional and contempo-

rary bluegrass, as well as classic country. Proceeds from this event benefit Goochland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). CASA volunteers work within the Juvenile Court

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Bethel United Methodist Church in Oilville will offer an Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Children also will enjoy fun activities with games, and refreshments. Bethel’s Easter Service is 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 27. Following the worship service, a pancake breakfast will be served by Bethel’s United

Methodist Men’s Fellowship. Bethel is located at 1981 Cardwell Road (Route 670) between Oilville and Crozier. For more information visit Bethel’s website at www. betheloil.org, or call the church office at (804) 784-2362. Bethel’s customary 11 a.m. weekly Sunday Worship Service will return the following Sunday, April 3.

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HEALTH: News That’s Good for You

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National Nutrition Month

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Eating healthy is something everyone strives to do. It is probably the biggest New Year’s resolution that most do not follow through by March. Everyone starts out with good intentions but between busy schedules, kids, and work, where does one simply find the time? Actually, it is a lot simpler than people think. By just making a few little subtle changes, one can keep that New Year’s resolution. The perfect time to start is now during National Nutrition Month. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, March was picked to get people back

to eating healthy. What started out as a week has grown into a whole month due to the increase of people wanting to know more about nutrition. This year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Who hasn’t taken a bite of their favorite food and just felt bliss? The only thing now is to repeat that sensation with foods that are good for you. The best advice is to start small. Some suggestions might include switching from soda to water, or trying an apple or banana instead of that small bag of chips. Chocolate lover? Try dark chocolate, which has been proven to be healthier. The Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services (GFCFS) strives to offer healthier and more nutritious food choices in its Food Pantry whenever possible. Through generous donations from local

farmers, gardens, and grocery stores, registered clients of GFCFS have access to fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. The Food Pantry often has foods like whole-grain pasta, low sodium canned vegetables, grain cereals, light syrup see Nutrition > 16

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A celebration of open government By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Attention consumers of news: We’d like to briefly interrupt the ongoing political shoving match and hand-wringing demonstration to alert you to something that isn’t wrong with America. Please forgive us for tearing you away from the daily hailstorm of finger-pointing, namecalling and juvenile behavior.

Because of FOIA, citizens have the right to demand records relating to all aspects of government, and can hold their representatives accountable. This will only take a minute. Maybe less. We’d like to talk to you today about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a wonderful piece of legislation enacted in 1966 but still making headlines today. As this is Sunshine Week, a week set aside to educate the public about the importance of open government, we thought it might be worthwhile to men-

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tion just how important FOIA has been to so many. Because of FOIA, citizens have the right to demand records relating to all aspects of government, allowing them to hold their representatives accountable. Because of FOIA, journalists are further empowered to dig deeper and serve as watchdogs for their communities. Because of FOIA, a corrupt administration that relies on backroom dealings and unethical behavior can be exposed, which encourages local, state and national leaders to toe the line when it comes to transparency and keep the promises they make to their constituents. FOIA, of course, is not just for big wigs and front-pageworthy scandals. In our humble opinion here at the Goochland Gazette, FOIA’s greatest attribute may be its egalitarian nature. No matter who you are, how much money you make, what your level of education is, or how connected you are, you are entitled under FOIA to be given the information you request. It is your right as an American, and it is inviolable. There, we’ve said our piece. We now return you to your regularly scheduled shoving match, already in progress.

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Brat visits with Goochland leaders after Town Hall U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, R-7, visited with members of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors on March 7 after a packed town hall meeting in Goochland. During the meeting, Brat addressed residents’ concerns about the state of the economy, the housing market, and the presidential campaign. Shown with the congressman are, from left, Manual Alvarez (District 2), Susan Lascolette (District 1), Ken Peterson (District 5), and Bob Minnick (District 4).

Let the sun shine in By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

In 2002, a group of Florida editors organized Sunshine Sunday to combat and expose a glaring number of restrictions to open government

initiated by the state’s lawmakers. Their efforts didn’t go unnoticed, and — thanks to increased public awareness and citizen’s pressure on legislators — the trend changed. The Florida Society of Newspaper Editors estimate they have defeated more than 300 attempts to limit open government in the three years that followed, each one highlighted with a Sunshine Sunday. In 2005, the American Society of

News Editors launched its expanded version called Sunshine Week, designed to highlight threats to your right to open government. Most newspaper employees are well aware this is national Sunshine Week — a date designed to coincide with James Madison’s birthday on March 16. Since its inception, Sunshine see FOIA > 7

Letter to the Editor Local Animal Control must get a handle on destructive wildlife Dear Editor, One of four bald eagles visiting my property killed and ate one of my pet ducks. Then I had to run out of my house in bare feet during a 40 degree rain to get a bald eagle off another

pet duck. I could have easily shot the bald eagle but then I suppose I could go to jail. I like seeing the Bald Eagles and Red Tail Hawks but they are becoming a nuisance. Between the Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, Raccoons, Red Foxes, Grey Foxes, and local dogs it is not possible to keep ducks or geese on a pond in

Goochland County. It is also not possible to keep any other fowl such as turkeys or chickens unless locked up in a covered pen. As a result of predators I now have only one lonely duck on my pond. I have to wonder why my extremely high property taxes are paying for see Letter > page 7

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FOIA continued from >6 Week has attracted numerous supporters involved in the public’s right to know. In 2011, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press joined with ASNE in the program’s sponsorship. It’s easy to understand why journalists appreciate any and all efforts to preserve their right to conduct business in an open and transparent atmosphere, absent of the smokefilled rooms of yesteryear. As Sunshine Week gains more support and attention each year, the project is

Letters continued from >6 Goochland County “animal control” when there doesn’t seem to be much animal control in Goochland County. The Goochland Animal

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embraced by many government officials and everyday citizens who take responsible pride in their right to know. Like other Americans, Virginians have benefited from Freedom of Information laws, and information once hidden is now part of the open record and open to investigation. Journalists routinely depend on FOIA to get to the bottom of complicated issues or validate suspicions. The laws also are open to citizens, and many have filed requests in the past decade. Many have led to eye-opening investigations where government sought to hide infor-

mation or bury incriminating information. The recent crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a perfect example of highlighting the critical role that FOIA rules provide. Michigan state officials were less than forthcoming when the problem first surfaced more than a year ago. Through persistent and legal avenues, facts gathered through FOIA requests have at least provided the tip of a massive iceberg comprised of secrecy, deceit and government that is not open and transparent. We have a right to know, but, more than that, we have

a responsibility to know. The founding fathers realized that democracy does not flourish without sunshine. They appreciated and recognized the important role of the press in keeping a government fraught with human frailty honest. Transparency ensures that we all get a fair shot in a system that often overlooks some, and rewards others. Keeping FOIA laws strong and unburdened with countless exemptions is vital not only in maintaining high standards for journalists, but are necessary to ensure the integrity of our system … for each and every citizen.

Control department has too many new vehicles and too many people for what it accomplishes. Goochland supervisors should reduce our animal control department to save money since the department does not accomplish very much.

The Sheriff’s department can enforce animal license laws as good as our “dog catchers.” We do not need animal control “immediate response” in Goochland County. The Montana Sheep herders solution “Shoot, Shovel and

Shut up” seems to be a better course of action rather than relying on our over-funded, over-staffed, and ineffective Goochland County Animal Control department. Art Bachman Gum Spring

Beaverdam Wine Festival Saturday, April 9, 2016 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Extension will offer SMART Lawn tests Contributed report

The Powhatan and Goochland Extension Offices are offering site visits by Master Gardener Volunteers from April 1 through May 13. Volunteers with the SMART Lawns program will measure participants’ total lawn area and collect a lawn soil sample, which will be sent to Virginia Tech for analysis of the soil with recommendations of lime and fertilizer applications. Participants also will receive a SMART Lawn Guide in the mail as well as a lime and fertilizer plan for your lawn. As a result, they will learn how and when to aerate, choose the appropriate fertilizer, along with the appropriate time to apply, and maintenance practices that aid in the prevention of trouble. To enroll in this program and get started towards a

healthy and beautiful lawn, pick up and complete an enrollment form from either Goochland or Powhatan Extension offices, provide a survey plat or drawing of the lawn area to be tested, and attach a check for $20, payable to the Treasurer of Virginia Tech. Soil tests for additional areas are $10 per sample. Completed forms, checks and survey plat may be hand delivered or mailed to the Goochland Extension Office, 1876 Sandy Hook Road, P.O. Box 20, Goochland, VA 23063 or to the Powhatan Extension Office, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. Once they are received, a date and time will be set-up for the site visit. For more information, call the Goochland office at (804) 556-5841 or Powhatan office at (804) 598-5640.

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CALENDAR: Community Events

Wednesday, March 9 Jerusalem Baptist Church invites all to join them each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. for Noon Bible Study The church is located at 994 Three Chopt Road in Manikin-Sabot. For more information, call (804) 784-3223.

The Goochland Relay For Life will hold meetings for the Planning Committee at 6:30 p.m. and Team Captains at 7 p.m.). The location for this meeting has changed to the Conference Room at

the School Administration Building, 2938 River Road West, Goochland. The Conference Room is in Building I, behind the Courthouse and next to the Sheriff ’s Department. Accounting will be present to accept donations collected to date. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ goochland. A Super Awesome Mini Flashlights! workshop will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 11-18. This workshop will offer the chance to make a mini flashlight out of an ordinary tin of mints. Sign-ups are required and pizza provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library are as follows: Toddler, 10 a.m. for children 2 years old w/parent; Mother Goose, 10:45 a.m. for children 6-24 months w/parent; and Preschool, 11:30 a.m. for children 3-5 years old. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information. Friday, March 11 Family Storytime for all ages will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Call (804) 749-3146 for more information. Saturday, March 12

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Kids are invited to attend the Make a Dinosaur Device Stand workshop at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 12:30 - 2 p.m. The workshop, organized for kids age 11-18, will offer a chance to save devices from extinction with a “dino stand.” Pizza will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146

or visit the library at 16600 Friday, March 18 Pouncey Tract Road for more Byrd Elementary School’s information. 5th Annual Dinner and Auction will start at 6:15 p.m. Gum Spring United and the auction will begin at Methodist Church will be host- 7:30 p.m. at the school (2704 ing a BBQ supper from 4:30 Hadensville-Fife Road). Auction to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for items will include Disney passes adults and $5 for kids. The for a family of four, VCU soccer menu will feature Barbeque, tickets, an American girl doll coleslaw, baked beans or apple- and more. Adult dinners are sauce, hushpuppies, dessert and a Chick-fil-a sandwich, chips, a drink. The church is located cookie, and drink for $7 and at 191 Cross County Road in children’s dinners are nugGum Spring. gets, chips, cookie, and drink for $5. Children 3 and under Monday, March 14 eat free. All proceeds will benA Youth Art Opening and efit Byrd Elementary School Reception will be held at the teachers and students. For Goochland Branch Library from more information, email byrd6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Refreshments schoolpta@gmail.com. will be provided by the Friends St. John’s Episcopal Church of the Goochland Library. Call in Columbia will hold a (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. St. John’s will also hold the folfor more information. lowing Easter services: March 20 - Holy Eucharist - Blessing Tuesday, March 15 of the Palms at 10:30 a.m. folGoochland Free Clinic & lowed by Soup and Discussion Family Services will be hold- at the Parish House at noon; ing a Volunteer Orientation at Thursday, March 24 - Maundy 5 p.m. at GFCFS, 3001 River Thursday Soup & Bread, Last Road West. Those interested in Supper Eucharist service at 6 learning how the organization p.m. at the Parish House to be helps Goochland residents in followed by procession to the need and how they can be part church for the stripping of the of the team of over 400 volun- altar following Eucharist; March teers are encouraged to attend. 25th - Good Friday service at 7 To register for the Volunteer p.m. at the Church; March 26 Orientation, contact Diane - Holy Saturday Service at 10 Reale at dreale@goochlandva. a.m. in church cemetery; March us or at (804) 556-6260 or visit 27 - Easter Sunday - 6:30 a.m. www.GoochlandFreeClinicAnd Silent Vigil followed by 7 a.m. Sunrise Service at the Gazebo FamilyServices.org. (1.4 miles east of Columbia on Rt. 6. Turn left at Rassawek sign Thursday, March 17 and stone bridge)at 8:30 a.m. Storytimes at the Goochland Holy Eucharist service at church Branch Library are as follows: followed by covered dish breakToddler, 10 a.m. for children fast at 9:30 a.m. at Parish House. 2 years old w/parent; Mother (St. John’s Episcopal Church is Goose, 10:45 a.m. for children located north of the intersection 6-24 months w/parent; and of Washington St. and Route 6 , Preschool, 11:30 a.m. for chil- and the Parish House is located dren 3-5 years old. Call (804) at 48 Cameron Street). 556-4774 for more informasee Calendar > 16 tion.

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Veterans looking to donate wheelchair By Roslyn Ryan Editor

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Goochland’s CyberPatriot team recently won the All Service Division’s Category Gold 2nd Place Tier Award in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Shown are from left, Cadets Brandon Myrick, Michael “Sam” Sainsbury and Cadet Henry Carscadden. Cadet William Glaveskas also participated.

JROTC cadets earn honors in cyber security competition Contributed report

Members of the Goochland High School Marine Corp Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Organized by Coach Maj. Michael Petruzziello, and led by Team Captain Michael Sainsbury, the team of students from Goochland High School MCJROTC excelled in the CyberPatriot VIII qualifying rounds, demonstrating teamwork, critical thinking skills, and technical knowledge key to a successful career in cybersecurity. The team’s performance earned it a spot in the Category Round held Feb. 19-21, during which it outscored other teams to win the All Service Division’s Category Gold 2nd Place Tier Award. “This is the very first year we have competed in the CyberPatriot competi-

tion and SSgt (staff sergeant) Strong and I are extremely proud of our cadets for earning this honor,” said Petruzziello. “Congratulations to the members of our Varsity ‘Gold’ team, Michael Sainsbury, Brandon Myrick, William Glaveskas and Henry Carscadden. Great job, cadets!” Established by the Air Force Association, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. CyberPatriot’s core program — the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition — challenges teams of two to six students across the United States, Canada, and from DoDD schools abroad, to find and resolve cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated environments. Top teams from the preliminary online rounds win an all-expenses-paid

trip to Baltimore, Maryland, for the live National Finals Competition, where students compete for national recognition and scholarships. The CyberPatriot field is divided into three divisions – the Open Division for public, private, and home school teams, the All Service Division for JROTC, Civil Air Patrol, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps teams, and the Middle School Division. Based on the results of two preliminary rounds, CyberPatriot VIII high school teams were categorized within their divisions as Platinum, Gold, or Silver Tier teams, with Platinum Tier teams representing the highest scoring teams. In all, 3,379 teams registered to compete in CyberPatriot VIII. Top teams in the Open and All Service Divisions’ Platinum Tier and the top three Middle School Division teams nationally will advance to the CyberPatriot VIII Finals Competition Baltimore, Maryland April 10-14.

Having valiantly served their country in wartime, veterans Floyd Callihan, Claiborne Cobb and George Mitchell Sr. know a thing or two about completing missions. Their latest one, however, is a little different. The three members of Goochland’s American Legion Post 215 are looking to find a home for a motorized wheelchair, one that is being donated by a generous Goochland resident whose husband, also a veteran, recently passed away. The chair, a compact and agile Quantum model, had been his. Callihan, a World War II Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Block Island in the North Atlantic, had been working on locating a recipient for the chair for some

time without much luck, so he decided to enlist the help of Post 215 Service Officers Cobb and Mitchell. Cobb served in the Air Force in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969 and Mitchell, a Marine, served there from 1968 to 1969. All three men say they are hoping to find a combat-disabled veteran — or perhaps an older veteran dealing with mobility issues — to take the chair, and Callihan can deliver it to the recipient’s home. The one caveat, they say, is that the chair will need two new batteries. The men are hoping someone in the community might be able to help them secure a donation of either the batteries or the funds to purchase them. To find out more information about the chair, or to suggest someone who may be able to use it, contact Callihan at (804) 774-8920.

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Three local veterans are hoping to find a fellow veteran who can use this motorized chair, which recently was donated by the widow of a fellow veteran. Shown are, from left, George Mitchell Sr., Floyd Callihan and Claiborne Cobb.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend the Goochland County Code, Chapter 5.5 (Fees and Taxes), Article II (Schedule of Fees and Charges), Section 5.526 (Water and Sewer Charges) to increase the Countywide Water and Sewer Volume and Service Charges pursuant to the authority found in §§ 15.2-2111, 15.2-2119, 15.2-2122, 15.2-2143 and 15.2-2403 of the Code of Virginia 1. Chapter 5.5 (Fees and Taxes), Article II (Schedule of Fees and Charges), Section 5.5-26 (Water and Sewer Charges) of the Goochland County Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 5.5-26. - Water and sewer charges. (a)

Water volume charges. Residential* (bi-monthly) 4,000 gal.lon minimum

Countywide Volume Charge Per 1,000 Gallons $5.64 $5.78 per 1,000 gal.

Non-residential (bi-monthly) 4,000 gal.lon minimum

7.90 $8.10 per 1,000 gal.

Note: *Residential rate is for a single-family residential unit (as defined in chapter 14, article I, section 14-1 section 14-1, article I, chapter 14 of the Goochland County Code) and any master meter for the purpose of irrigation to a whole section of a residential subdivision, but not to include common areas. Meters for apartments or condominiums will not be classified as residential.

(b)

Sewer volume charges. Residential (bi-monthly) 4,000 gal.lon minimum

Countywide Volume Charge Per 1,000 Gallons $6.17 $6.32 per 1,000 gal.

(f)

Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees Single-family dwellings, including semi-detached dwellings

$6,000.00/ dwelling unit

Multi-family dwellings; apartments; townhomes; condominiums; cluster homes; duplexes

$3,750.00/ dwelling unit (effective July 1, 2014)

Motel and hotel

$2,000.00/ room

Nursing homes

$2,800.00/bed

Facilities providing permanent housing for elderly or handicapped persons and operated by charitable, nonstock, nonprofit organizations which are exempted by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

$1,855.00/ dwelling unit

The sanitary sewer connection fee for all other business, industrial, and public buildings will be based on meter size as follows: Meter Size (inches) Basic Connection Fee 5/8 $4,000.00 $14,308.00 1 1 1/2 $28,549.00 $56,668.00 2 $113,357.00 3 $197,485.00 4 6 $424,205.00 $1,060,517.00 8 10 $1,700,455.00

Hydrant meter leasing. (1) Deposit: 1 in. or smaller meter 2 in. and larger meter (2) Administrative fee (3) Water volume charge

11.85 $12.15 per 1,000 gal.

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Water Connection Fees Single-family dwellings, including $4,000.00/dwelling unit semi-detached dwellings Multi-family dwellings; apartments; townhomes; condomini- $2,750.00/dwelling unit (effective July 1, 2014) ums; cluster homes; duplexes Motel and hotel $1,500.00/room Nursing homes $2,500.00/bed Facilities providing permanent housing for elderly or handicapped persons and operated by charitable, nonstock, nonprofit or$1,515.00/dwelling unit ganizations which are exempted by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code The water connection fee for all other business, industrial, and public buildings will be based on meter size as follows: Meter Size (inches) Basic Connection Fee 5/8 $3,000.00 $7,998.00 1 $15,959.00 1 1/2 2 $31,678.00 $63,367.00 3 4 $110,394.00 6 $237,130.00 $592,829.00 8 10 $950,554.00

Residential Meter Size (inches) 5/8 1

3. Except as amended herein, all chapters, articles, sections, paragraphs and provisions of the Goochland County Code are readopted in their entirety as if set forth herein.

Sec. 5.5-24. - Convenience center fees.

*** Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 5.5 (Fees and Taxes), Article II (Schedule of Fees and Charges), Section 5.5-16 (Animal Control Fees) of the Goochland County Code of Ordinances to amend the fees for adoption, boarding, and animal pickup; to remove the fees for sterilization and trapping; to add the fee for replacement licenses for lost tags; and to remove the geographic restriction on potential animal adopters

Sec. 5.5-16. - Animal control protection fees. (a) Office fees. Adoption fee (does not include any shots)* .....$ 10.00 Sterilization fee for all dogs and cats .....50.00 Pickup fee .....10.00 20.00 Trapping fee .....10.00 Boarding fee: Before owner is notified, per day .....4.00 After owner is notified, per day .....10.00 *Adoption is limited to residents of the county and adjacent counties. (a)

(e) Sewer service charges.

Commercial Meter Size (inches) 5/8 1 1 1/2 2 3 4 6 8 10

Countywide Bi-monthly Service Charge $38.44 $39.40 56.38 $57.78 89.18 $91.40 129.15 $132.38 225.50 $231.14 369.00 $378.23 717.50 $735.44 1,255.63 $1,287.02 1,378.63 $1,413.09

Adoption

$25.00

Pickup

$20.00

Boarding (0 - 2 days) Boarding (more than 2 days)

License fees: Spayed dog Unspayed dog Multiple dogs (20 licenses) Multiple dogs (50 licenses or more) Replacement of lost license (tag)

$5.00 per dog $10.00 per dog $25.00 $50.00 $1.00 each

2. Except as amended herein, all chapters, articles, sections, paragraphs and provisions of the Goochland County Code are readopted in their entirety as if set forth herein. 3. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2016. ***

Passenger tires, /small truck tires $2.00 per tire Tires on rims $6.00 per tire Large truck, or tractor tires (over nineteen $13.00 per tire (19) inches 19 in. in diameter)

(e)

Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners:

(f)

Fees for brush: (1) Pickup truck, trailer up to 8 ft. in length (2) Pickup truck with sides (5) (3) Trailer up to ten (10) feet 10 ft. in length (6)(4) Trailer up to twenty (20) feet 20 ft. in length (7)(5) Trailer over twenty (20) feet 20 ft. in length (3)(6) Single-axle dump truck (4)(7) Multi-axle dump truck (8) Dump trailer

$15.00 each

$12.00 $22.00 $22.00 $37.00 $55.00 $50.00 $90.00 $125.00

$0.00 per day $15.00 per day

(b) License fees. Individual dogs: Spayed .....$5.00 Unspayed .....10.00 Multiple dogs (20) .....25.00 Multiple dogs (50+) .....50.00 (b)

Tires: (1) (2) (3)

Office fees:

(f) Hydrant meter leasing. 1. Deposit: One (1) inch or smaller meter .....$300.00 Two (2) inches and larger meter .....400.00 2. Monthly administrative fee .....10.00 3. Water volume charge .....4.66 per 1,000 gallons

(b) Hazardous wastes, asbestos, industrial wastes, ash sludge, solvents, slurry, oil, contaminated soils, pesticides containers, drums and tanks, any item deemed to be questionable material, or any item that the county does not want in the convenience center, will not be accepted.

(d)

(g)

*** District 2 CU-2016-00001 Application filed by Ragland Memorial Baptist Church requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 7,700 square foot addition (Phase 1 will be 3,700 square foot and Phase 2 will be 3,710 square foot) to the existing church at 2838 Sandy Hook Road on Assessor’s Parcel 301-0-4-0 (GPIN 6759-36-1874). The property is zoned Agricultural, Limited (A-2) and is 5.56 acres. The Conditional Use Permit is required by Article 3, Section 3.9 of the Goochland County Zoning Ordinance. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as SemiPublic. District 5 RZ-2016-00001 Application filed by Gary Clower for Kinloch Development Corporation requesting zoning reclassification of 8.647 acres from A-2 (Agricultural, Limited) to RPUD (Residential, Plan Unit Development) with proffers and add lots to Kinloch – Section 9, and to change the access to Hermitage Road (Rt. 676) for Kinloch – Section 9 on Assessor’s Parcel No. 58-1-0-30-A (GPIN 7715-45-6465). The property is located on Hermitage Road approximately ½ mile north of the intersection of Manakin Road. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Single Family Residential, Medium Density.

REZONING

(a) Refuse from outside the county will not be accepted.

1. Chapter 5.5 (“Fees and Taxes”), Article II (“Schedule of Fees and Charges”) of the Goochland County Code is hereby amended as follows: …

Bi-monthly Service Charge $10.25 $10.50 20.00 $20.50

Countywide Bi-monthly Service Charge $30.75 $31.50 45.10 $46.25

1. Chapter 5.5 (“Fees and Taxes”), Article II (“Schedule of Fees and Charges”) of the Goochland County Code is hereby amended as follows: …

Countywide

Residential Meter Size (inches) 5/8 1

$300.00 $400.00 $10.00 per month $4.66 per 1,000 gal.

Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 5.5 (“Fees and Taxes”), Article II (“Schedule of Fees and Charges”), Section 5.5-24 (“Convenience Center Fees”) of the Goochland County Code of Ordinances to clarify convenience center fees by including eight foot long trailers in the pickup truck category for brush and commercial entities and to reorganize the order of categories for brush fees by type and size of vehicle

2. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2016.

(d) Water service charges. Non-residential (bi-monthly) 4,000 gal.lon minimum

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 7:00 PM at Goochland County Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd., Board Meeting Room Suite 250, Goochland, VA on the following item(s). The meeting is open to the public.

Fees for commercial entities*: (1) Pickup truck, trailer up to 8 ft. in length $15.00 (2) Pickup truck with sides $25.00 (3) Trailer up to ten (10) feet 10 ft. in length $25.00 (4) Trailer over ten (10) feet 10 ft. in length $50.00 (5) Single-axle dump truck $80.00 (6) Multi-axle dump truck $125.00 *Commercial entities includes any person or group of persons engaged in the operation of a business for profit, except for collectors who have collected waste from one (1) or more occupied dwellings or commercial establishments. Commercial entities will be also be subject to the fees for tires and appliances in addition to the fees cited in this subsection. Collectors shall not use the convenience centers.

(h) Mulch may be purchased at a rate of twelve dollars ($12.00) per loader bucket, regardless of bucket size or vehicle capacity. … 2. Except as amended herein, all chapters, articles, sections, paragraphs, and provisions of the Goochland County Code are readopted in their entirety as if set forth herein.

District 5 RZ-2016-00002 Application filed by Scott Gaeser for William Massey, III requesting zoning reclassification of 1.78 acres from REZONING A-2 (Agricultural, Limited) and R-N (Residential, Neighborhood) to B-1 (Commercial, General), with proffers for an existing landscaping business and professional office on Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 64-3-3-1-0 (GPIN 7724-73-8057), 64-3-3-2-0 (GPIN 7724-73-9065) and 64-3-3-3-0 (GPIN 7724-83-0082). The property is located at 12594 Patterson Avenue. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Flexible - with Residential. Countywide Ordinance Amendment Ordinance to amend the Goochland County Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A to the Goochland County Code) to add “road requirements for public assembly uses” for Agricultural and Residential zoning districts to the following Articles: Article 2 (“Agricultural, General District A-1”), Section 10; Article 3 (“Agricultural, Limited District A-2”), Section 10; Article 6 (“Residential, Rural District R-R”), Section 13; Article 8 (“Residential, Limited District R-1”), Section 12; Article 9 (“Residential, General District R-3”), Section 12; Article 10 (“Residential, Neighborhood District R-N”), Section 12; Article 11 (“Residential, Office District R-O”), Section 15; and Article 12 (“Residential, Planned Unit Development District RPUD”), Section 11 to add road requirements for public assembly uses. Countywide Ordinance Amendment Ordinance to amend Article 2 (“Agricultural, General District A-1”), Sections 2 (“Uses and structures permitted by right”) and Section 3 (“Conditional uses permitted by special exception”); and similarly amend: Article 3 (“Agricultural, Limited District A-2”), Sections 2 and 3; Article 6 (“Residential, Rural District R-R”), Sections 2 and 3; Article 8 (“Residential, Limited District R-1”) Sections 2 and 3; Article 9 (“Residential, General District R-3”), Section 3; Article 10 (“Residential, Neighborhood District R-N”), Sections 2 and 3; Article 11 (“Residential, Office District R-O”), Sections 2 and 3; and to amend Article 30 (“Definitions’) of the Goochland County Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A to the Goochland County Code of Ordinances) to grandfather existing places of worship in agricultural and residential districts, to require conditional use permits for new places of worship in agricultural and residential districts, and to define the term “place of worship” Full text of the above information is available in the County Administrator’s office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See Board of Supervisor’s Packet for further details.

Artwork is for visual purposes and may not be representative of actual information for public hearing Meeting accommodations including interpreters are provided upon request. Telephone: 556-5811 (TDD 711 (Virginia Relay)) E-mail: countyadmin@goochlandva.us. Website: www.goochlandva.us. Rebecca T. Dickson | County Administrator

3. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2016.

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GHS girls’ soccer confident heading into 2016 season By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

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Goochland High School’s Rachel McCann (16) is joined by a number of returning starters, as the Goochland girls’ soccer team prepares to embark on its 2016 campaign. Coach Tom Reid is at the helm for his eighth season. McCann is one of five seniors on the team this year. The team is coming off a 15-4 season in 2015 and will look to continue that success once again. The Bulldogs open the year on a five-game homestand.

Hope springs eternal, but the Goochland girls’ soccer team is counting on more than a wish to accomplish another winning season. And the team has reason for optimism, as they return a bevy of experienced starters coupled with a slew of young, enthusiastic players. It’s a combination that provides confidence for veteran coach Tom Reid. “The team has six 1st team all district, five second team all district and one second team all state players returning,” Reid said. “The team consists of five seniors in midfielder Hannah Liddle defenders Brenda Moore and Hannah Herrmann, striker Rachel McCann and Nadia Socarras and four other starters from last year,” he added. This year’s turnout for junior varsity and varsity soccer is a testament to the sports increasing popularity. Sporting a 15-4 record from last year doesn’t hurt either. “On the teams we also have nine 11th graders, seven 10th graders and 13 ninthgraders and seven eighth graders. First impression of this year’s team is that they can be impressive on the field,” Reid said.

Hermann, McCann and Moore serve as tri captains for this year’s campaign. “They will work to provide the family (team) spirit and encourage a high level team that can compete at the state level,” Reid said. The coach likes what he sees so far, and sets his sights high for this year’s squad. “After our scrimmage with Louisa, we believe that the team can play good soccer this year,” Reid said. “We feel that a district championship, and conference 34 championship, with their goal of going to Radford for the State, is reachable.” But anyone who knows Reid, it’s about more than the wins and losses, and he approaches soccer with a real life philosophy. “After eight years of high school coaching, as always the season is approached as a learning experience. We hope to teach soccer skills and a ‘sprit for life’ both today and tomorrow. Respect is contagious and works well with attitude that is always positive.” The coach also has a tremendous respect for the defensive side of the game. “Our defensive team can have the greatest impact on the team success. They always need to play well with discipline in order for our strikers to continue to score. Possession is an important part of our philosophy.”

The team will depend on striker Maddie Panas to complement McCann in the center. The team’s forwards and midfielders are also good strikers, and Reid said the team’s speed should provide an edge. “We have some speed that should cause other teams problems,” he said. As always, Reid is counting on a team effort to ensure this year’s success. “We look to midfielder/ forward Lesley Jenkins, midfielder Megan Wright, midfielder Maddie Goff, and defender Emma Holcombe as impact players. Non-starters are going to be a great group with talent to support the team.” Reid is looking forward to a successful season. In his normal calm, refreshing and collected manner, he keeps it all in perspective. “We need to always play with determination and desire to excel while having respect for team members, coaches, other teams and officials.” Goochland begins the year on a five-game homestand, which began on Tuesday agianst Trinity Episcopal. After the Titans, the Bulldogs will take on Cumberland on March 16., then Randolph-Henry on March 21.

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Cadets baseball: new look for ’16 By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

The Benedictine baseball team isn’t starting from scratch going into the 2016 season. But, they’re pretty close. The Cadets, which are ranked No. 6 in the opening Times-Dispatch Top 10 poll, lost 17 players from last year’s team, which coach Sean Ryan said accounted for 85-percent of their offense as well as 85percent of innings played. “It’s going to be a different year, because we have a lot of younger guys,” he said. “We’ve never had a year where we had to replace 17 graduated seniors. In previous years, we’ve had a lot of experience. The experience paid off last year with a really special year. It is exciting in many ways because you get to work with a lot of new and talented kids. But, there is going to be a learning curve as well.” There isn’t exactly a guide or a how-to for how to replace

17 seniors that accounted for that many innings and offense. Ryan said that his team is just going to have to learn how to do it on the fly. “It’s really hard,” he said. “We’ll have seven new guys in the batting order and seven new guys in the field. It’s a little bit overwhelming in spots to experience that much turnover. But, the good thing is that I feel like there’s a lot of talent and the learning curve won’t be that big.” Benedictine finished last season as the No. 3 ranked team in the state and an 18-6 record. Junior Eli Ottinger returns on the mound for the Cadets. He went 3-1 last season with a 4.02 ERA with 15 strikeouts and four walks in just over 15 innings. “He’s really poised for a big year,” Ryan said of Ottinger. “He’s been pitching as a No. 3 or No. 4. We’ve gotten him some innings the past two years to prepare him to be one of our

top starters and he has improved quite a bit since last year. He’s gotten bigger and stronger. He’s throwing the ball harder and has developed a few more pitches that will help him go deeper into games.” The Cadets will have Will Simon back, who hit .343 last season and will bat in the number three spot, as well as take the mound. Simon has committed to the University of Richmond. “He’s a really talented hitter who is getting better and better every game,” Ryan said of Simon. Joining Ottinger and Simon on the mound will be junior Jake Lingle, who Ryan said could eat up a lot of innings either as a starter or as a reliever. Also returning is sophomore Greg Ryan, a middle infielder who has committed to Pittsburgh. Senior Lynchburg pledge Joe Triano, another middle infielder, returns as well. Reece Yeargain is the Cadets senior catcher, and is coming

File photo by Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch

Benedictine’s Carter Walker (15), seen here against Collegiate on April 15, 2015, is one of a staggering 17 players that graduated from the Cadets’ 2015 team.

off a season where he hit .273. Yeargain could bat anywhere from lead-off to the five spot, according to Ryan. “He’s really versatile,” Ryan said of Yeargain. “He’s come a long way defensively. He’s going to kind of be our leader defensively. A lot of what we do on

defense will run through him. We’re expecting him to really be vocal and lead the new guys.” The goal of the season for the Cadets is to be in the top eight when the end of the season comes around and to be in the running for a state title. “Our schedule is always

challenging,” Ryan said. “I think we’re going to get stronger and stronger as the year goes on.” Benedictine dropped its opener at Paul VI 7-0 on March 12. The Cadets travel to Fork Union today for a 4:30 first pitch.

Bulldogs will Lace Up For Cancer in May By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

The fight against cancer will continue on at Goochland High School thanks to a young boy and his friend. Luke Farkas, son of Goochland baseball coach Wes Farkas, had the idea to do a project on pediatric cancer for his Gifted Research Interest based project for his school. “I decided to do cancer because a kid on my baseball

team has cancer,” Luke said. “I decided to use that topic because I wanted to raise money to help people like him.” Luke, 9, brought the idea to his dad and it has spread like wildfire across the Goochland athletic department. “We thought this would be a great idea to raise awareness and raise money for local cancer research,” Wes said. “We’ve done cancer awareness games before in recent history. When he brought the idea to me to

keep it pursuing it, I thought it would be great to go beyond just baseball or baseball and softball and unite the whole athletic department on one thing. All the coaches are excited to be a part of it.” Luke wrote a letter to the Goochland coaches explaining the idea and asking for their involvement and Wes distributed it to the other coaches. “(Luke) did all the legwork,” Wes said. “I’m really excited and proud of him for stepping up

and doing that.” The Go4theGoal Foundation raises money for pediatric cancer research. The Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer initiative was started in 2011 after a soccer team in New Jersey wanted to stand with those fighting cancer, according to the organization’s website. Players wear gold shoelaces that are purchased for $5, $4 of which goes directly to helping kids fight cancer, according to the organization’s website.

In addition to the gold shoelaces, gold t-shirts will also be a part of the initiative. Luke said that he was happy to be helping his friend that has cancer and was happy that the Goochland teams decided to participate in his idea. Wes said that the department is targeting the week of May 9 as the week where the gold shoelace games will be played as a majority of the sports have home games that week. Boys and girls soccer are both

home against Nottoway on May 9, with softball and JV baseball home against the Cougars on May 10. Varsity baseball and JV softball have home games against Central Lunenburg on May 12. “I tried to pick a week where most every team had a home game,” Wes said. “Almost every team has said that they’re going to do it. It is awesome to have everyone rallied behind this initiative.”

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