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Volume 61, Number 35 • September 1, 2016

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For some students, language can be the first hurdle

Brat visits with local Tea Party members

Teacher, staff involvement help ensure Goochland’s non-English speaking students don’t fall behind By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Attending a new school can be daunting for any student. But for those whose primary language isn’t English, the path to academic success can be uniquely challenging. According to Jennifer Waggener, Goochland County Schools’ Director of Exceptional Education, the school district currently provides services to around 50 students through its English Language Learners (ELL) program, with about 47 percent attending Randolph Elementary in the county’s eastern end. As one would imagine, helping a student who speaks little to no English adjust to life in an American school takes skill, patience, and a network of teachers and school personnel working together to ensure that no child falls through the cracks academically. As Waggener explained, students in need of ELL services are typically identified during see ELL program > 3

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U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, R-7, attended a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Goochland Tea Party last Thursday at Goochland Life Assembly Church. Brat discussed the political climate in Washington, D.C., and took questions from attendees. For more on the congressman’s visit, see page 4.

Martin looks to the future after television journey Despite falling short in America’s Got Talent bid, area native knows she’s made an impact By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Ronee Martin may have ended her run on the television show America’s Got Talent, but the Goochland High School graduate insists this is just the start of a brand new Martin chapter in her life. Martin, 62, who was eliminated from the show during the episode

that aired on Aug. 23, said she has been receiving a flood of emails, tweets and posts to her Facebook page, all from new fans expressing shock and sadness that she will no longer be appearing on the program. “So many people have been reaching out,” she said from her home in Los Angeles, California, including many older people who have called Martin an inspiration. see Martin > 3

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On Sunday, Sept. 11, it will have been 15 years since the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia that took the lives of thousands of innocent people. At 9:45 a.m. on that Sunday, members of Goochland County’s Fire-Rescue Department and Sheriff ’s Office will gather at Fire-Rescue Company 5, located at 2710 Fairground Rd, to pay honor to the more than 400 members of the first responder community who lost their lives on that fateful day. At 7 p.m. that evening,

residents are invited to gather a Company 1 (180 River Rd. West) for a special ceremony to honor all individuals who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Goochland County is partnering with the Freedom Flag Foundation for what promises to be a moving tribute that will culminate at the site of the county’s memorial to the victims of 9/11. Representatives from Goochland County High School’s JROTC, as well as local officials, will offer words of remembrance and reflection. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: A male beagle, about 1 to 3 years old. a neutered male lab mix, about 3 to 5 years old; and a female Pit/Boxer mix, about 8 to 10 months old. The Goochland Animal Shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The shelter hours Thursday through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

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

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Scott to speak to local Democratic Committee Contributed report

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D3, will attend and speak at the Goochland Democratic Committee’s 2016 Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 11. Scott will use this opportuni-

ty to talk about the importance of electing Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine this November, as well as supporting Democrats up and down the ballot. The other featured speaker will be Eileen Bedell, Democratic

candidate for Congress from the 7th District, who is running against incumbent Dave Brat, (R-7th). Bedell plans to highlight her qualifications, strengths, and priorities for representing the 7th District in

Congress. The event will be held from 2- 5 p.m. at historic Tuckahoe Plantation, located at 12601 River Road in Richmond. Ice cream and refreshments will be served and themed gift bas-

kets will be raffled. A donation of $10 per person is suggested upon entry. For more information about this event, contact William Quarles at (804) 338-1748 or gdcvirginia@gmail. com.

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Martin continued from >1 Martin, who grew up in Columbia and graduated from Goochland High School in 1972, had said from the outset of her televised journey that she hoped to help people

ELL program continued from >1 registration for school. The most obvious example would be if a student lives in a home where English is not spoken at all, but students can also be “flagged” for help if one parent lists a primary language other than English. Serving as a lifeline for those students who are placed in the ELL program are teachers like Renae Townsend, one of three members of the county’s ELL staff. Her goal, she said, is to help students reach a point where they can navigate their new environment on their own. She and other ELL teachers

Though acting Goochland Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Caudill’s name is expected to be the only name on the ballot this November — he is running unopposed and the

deadline to get on the ballot has passed — the candidate told a group gathered for a Goochland Tea party meeting last Thursday that he is still hoping to get their vote. Caudill, the county’s former Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, took over the lead

role in the office last June after then Commonwealth’s Attorney Claiborne Stokes was named a District Court Judge. Born in Christiansburg, Caudill graduated from Douglas Freeman and became a Henrico County police offi-

cer in 1979. He stayed on the job until 1986, when he went to the University of Richmond to get his law degree. The Sandy Hook resident replaced Nancy Oglesby in 2012 after she moved to the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office.

realize that they could reach for their dreams regardless of their age. A singer all of her life, Martin said she came close to getting her break in the music business several times, but things never seemed to work out quite right. Now however, with her

newfound fan base, Martin has her eyes focused on the future. “I knew I was going into retirement, so I thought this would be a way for me to go and do what I always wanted to do, which was sing,” she said. And while Martin said she does sometimes worry that she

let down the millions of people who were pulling for her, she has only positive things to say about the experience. “It was amazing,” she said, explaining that she’d like to parlay her time on the show into work as a motivational speaker or singer — or a combination of the two. “What I

want to do now is to motivate other people and to help them find their own happiness and strength.”

like to say their job is to create a “scaffolding” that students can use as they build their language skills. To Goochland County school superintendent Jeremy Raley, meeting the needs of those in the ELL program is part and parcel of the division’s goal to make sure all students have the tools they need to succeed. “Our school division is committed to meeting the individual academic needs of every learner,” Raley said. “It is our goal for every student to achieve a minimum of one year of academic growth during the course of a school year and we are optimistic that we can maximize the potential of every child who is enrolled in

the Goochland County Public Schools.” Unlike school districts in and around major metropolitan areas, whose ELL programs assist students from numerous cultural backgrounds, the vast majority of Goochland’s ELL students come from homes where Spanish is the primary language. Townsend, who is fluent in Spanish, said that knowing the language can help when communicating with students’ families, though she noted that the success of any ELL program has less to do with a teacher being able to communicate in a student’s native tongue than with that teacher’s dedication to helping the student thrive.

Waggener pointed out that the schools’ staff, from the teachers to the custodians, are all critical components of the program. If any one of them notices a student struggling, she said, they are quick to act on the student’s behalf. “The support is here,” Waggener said. “The teachers and the staff really care about these kids.” Townsend said it has been particularly gratifying to watch the students as they make progress, gradually moving toward being able to understand and speak English fluently. It isn’t always easy, she said, “but getting to see those ‘a-ha’ moments when they happen — that’s incredible.”

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The Friends of Goochland Parks will be hosting Autumn River Day on Sept. 10, at Tucker Park, featuring activities designed to promote environmental stewardship and showcase the natural and historical significance of the park. This effort, co-sponsored

by the James River Advisory Council and the Friends of Goochland Parks, is a regional event that attracts volunteers from across the James River watershed and provides tremendous benefit to the river, its wildlife, and its visitors. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will roam the shoreline of the James River on foot and

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cruise the water in boats to clean up trash. From 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., animal educators from Maymont’s Nature Center will have live animals on-site, offering a chance for participants to interact with the native wildlife of the region — including toads, turtles, snakes and owls — and learn about the chal-

lenges that they face. Also, Friends of Goochland Parks board member Terry Hazelton will be offering a stand up paddleboarding demonstration from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., showcasing an activity that combines elements of canoeing, kayaking and surfing. This year, Tucker Park at

Maidens Crossing is the only location in Goochland County for this event. Lunch, sponsored by L.L. Bean, will be served to all those who preregister. This event is being made possible thanks in part to the corporate sponsorship of Dominion and L. L. Bean. To register, visit http://www.

jrac-va.org/Registration/ CleanupRegistration.asp. In addition to cleaning up the riverbank, volunteers are also needed to help spruce up Tucker Park by assisting with Butterfly garden and trail maintenance. Contact Friends of Goochland Parks’ board member, Leigh Dunn (ldunn@ goochland.va.us) to volunteer.

Upcoming Goochland Leadership Class gives participants behind-the-scenes tour Series features look at county’s government, law enforcement Contributed report

Would you like to learn more about Goochland County? The Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) is now accepting applications for its 20th Class. This informative series of classes introduces Goochland residents to their county by

providing information on topics such as the county’s history, county departments and services, agriculture, economic development and the budget process. Participants are introduced to both country and state government officials. The program consists of 12 sessions, typically held at 7 p.m. every other Wednesday from mid-September through mid-March. Sessions are held at different locations in the county to provide insight into Goochland’s history and environment.

Registration is currently underway and continues until September. For additional information, a brochure, and applications call the Goochland Extension Office at (804) 556-5841.

Schedule for GLE Class Class Orientation/Pictorial County Tour/History (Sept.14) Agriculture and Natural Resources (Sept. 28) County Administration, Revenue, Treasurer (Oct. 12) Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and

Commonwealth’s Attorney (Oct. 26) Education (Nov. 9) County Development (Nov. 30) Community & Government Services (Jan. 4) Business and Economic Development (Jan. 18) Dinner with Board of Supervisors (Tuesday, Feb. 7) State Legislature, Day at the State Capital (Monday, Feb. 13) Leadership: Getting Involved! (Feb. 22) Graduation Dinner (Mar. 8)

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A large contingent of Goochland residents attended the annual NAACP convention in Cincinnati, Ohio last July, including Vice President Yv e t t e Cowan McDermott Thomas and Virginia State Conference Queen LaMya Cowan, a freshman attending Goochland

High School and a member of Second Union Baptist Church under the pastoral guidance of Stevie Trent. Both welcomed the opportunity to participate as voting delegates this year, representing the Goochland County NAACP Chapter and the Virginia State Conference. The NAACP’s 107th National Convention featured workshops, discussions and speakers highlighting voter education, voter protection and voter mobilization, with

the theme “Our Lives Matter, Our Votes Count.” Both the Republican and Democratic Presidential presumptive nominees were invited to attend. Secretary Hillary Clinton (D) was able to attend, however Donald Trump (R) was unable to attend due to the Republican Convention. Other residents and members who represented Goochland and the Goochland County Chapter NAACP were Billie Joe Leabough (Youth Chaperone), Keisha Carroll

(Youth Chaperone), Darren Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Cowan (parents of NAACP Virginia State Conference Queen LaMya Cowan) and Michael Thomas. Youth who participated as delegates and observers were Maleah Cowan (sister of Virginia State Queen), Kenya Brooks, Kera Brooks (Nominated Co Chair National Youth Board), Nyriah Smith (nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary for National Youth Board), Jarvea Cox, and Darius Carroll.

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Brat visits with local Tea Party group By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Congressman Dave Brat (R-7th) spoke to members of the Goochland Tea Party during a Town Hall meeting at Life Assembly Church on Aug. 25, answering questions about the work he’s been doing and sharing his thoughts on the current political climate in Washington. Brat, whose victory over incumbent Eric Cantor in 2014 is considered one of the biggest political upsets in congressional history, has credited the Goochland Tea Party with helping secure his win. After the event, Brat met with Tea Party members and signed copies of his new book, “American Underdog.” The following are several excerpts from the remarks he delivered during the meeting:

On the impact of the Clinton email scandal and “Pay for Play”:

“The computer piece is a little boring, it’s totally illegal, [Hillary Clinton] should be in jail for that piece, but once it comes out where you show the pay for play and the change in foreign policy…over 50 percent of the donors to the foundation got in the state department…and once you show some turnaround in foreign policy — once that e-mail comes out…then I think you’re going to have a September surpriseslash-tsunami coming.”

On what the GOP is getting wrong “Our side is losing to the Democrats on messaging. Period. We’re not even close — we’re not even in the ballpark. What are the Republican talking points on war? Can anybody tell me?... You don’t know. Alright, so there’s the messaging, and here’s the irony of ironies — where we’re really losing — they outflank us and beat us by using one word: compassion. [The message is that] the Democrats are compassionate and loving...and you’re not — you’re a bunch of

meanies. You don’t love people, you’re bigoted and all of this kind of thing, right? So we’re losing that one.”

On what he has learned during his time in Washington so far: “Everyone says ‘Dave, what’s the new thing you’ve learned by going up there’—and everyone says ‘Is it like [the television show] House of Cards?’…no, everyone has been very gracious, very nice, the senior people are nice, the Democrats, we get along with them personally… I was expecting the economic corruption, domestically in the budget deals and all that—but not what I’ve learned about the foreign policy corruption. I thought for sure no one would compromise that, right? When it comes to just foreign policy decisions in the best interest of the United States of America — that you would sacrifice that for some business deal, for billions and billions and billions of dollars. And it turns out that’s what’s going on at the highest levels.”

Property Transfers 3283 Bayberry Lane, Goochland; Peter Iams Bowell to Nicholas Tsengas, $415,000. 2426 Bridgewater Drive, Maidens; Benjamin Jenkins to Daniel S. Keeton, $390,000. 1607 Centerville Parke Lane, Manakin-Sabot; Eric D. Beasley to Eugene J. Demestre, $440,000. 12312 Creek Mill Place, Condominium Unit 2, Glen Allen; Village Bank to APT Properties 2 LLC, $276,610. 1805 Hawk Town Road, Maidens; New Ventures Real Estate LLC to Charles K. Lowery II, $238,000. 5020 Howard Trace Lane, Columbia; Robert K. Perrin to Courtney A. Hughes, $187,500. 4493 River Road, Goochland; Julian Spooner to John R. Phifer, $165,000.

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Making a difference Hook, line and thinker: Life By Roslyn Ryan Editor

As Goochland County Public Schools teachers settle in for the third week of this new school year, they are no doubt well on their way to figuring out how to help their students get the most out of each and every lesson. And for all of the teachers wondering if the material they teach makes an impact on students’ lives, I would submit the following: Years ago, when I was in the third grade in a small Catholic school in Richmond, I had a wonderful music teacher. * This was long before there was so much music created specifically for young children — no Kidz Bop or Okee Dokee Brothers, or any of that. If you were a kid, you listened to whatever your parents listened to on the radio, or whatever records (yes, records), they played at home. For many of us, music was simply the background noise in the room or the sounds that filled the church on Sunday. In this teacher’s class, however, we were encouraged to think differently, to listen to and talk about music in a way that was part science, part art. In addition to the lessons one might expect (reading music, understanding rhythm and tempo), we also listened to songs and artists from a wide spectrum of musical styles. We heard voices that sounded strange and new, and puzzled over lyrics that didn’t at the time seem to make much sense. I also, very clearly,

remember beginning to understand that music was a way for people to share things — it was a way of telling stories. Our teacher didn’t attempt to explain the songs’ meaning. She just wanted us to listen. It was OK if we didn’t like it — that wasn’t the point. Today I am a person who appreciates just about every style of music, and I’m not afraid to give a listen to something even if I don’t expect to like it. I know I can trace this back to those days in elementary school, and a teacher who encouraged us to listen with an open mind. As for that wonderful teacher, some of our readers may know her well — her name is Kim Watts, and she now teaches at Goochland Elementary School. As we continue to forge ahead into this school year, I would like to wish all of Goochland’s teachers much success and thank them for all they do for Goochland’s students. Someday, I know those students will thank them too. *A quick word about music teachers: I have come to believe that the good Lord instilled in them just a bit more patience than he gave the rest of us. And, even with that, there are some who simply can’t tolerate the strain. I once saw a music teacher resign after the first week, completely undone by the monumental task of trying to keep a class full of rambunctious elementary school students seated, quiet, and away from the upright piano that seemed to call out like a siren to every kid who’d never played one before.

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lessons learned on the lake ing or swimming, but late afternoons were reserved for something Art loved almost as much as his rt Lecker was farm: fishing. I learned quite a bit sitting in the oldest man that small boat facing one of the in Appleton, strongest men I’d ever known, sitWisconsin, diagnosed with ting patiently with a rod tip pointed polio when the epidemic intensely at the mirror-like water. I’ve encountered few people as stuck nationwide in the early 1950s. One day he was an authentic as Art, and one did not active, hard-working farmer entertain frivolous or exaggerated conversation when talking with the and the next day he was per- man in the chair. His tolerance for manently crippled. that which did not merit attenWhen I first met him in 1968, he tion was non-existent, and he could had long become accustomed to the shut down a conversation with a inconveniences of his illness, and penetrating look and a word or two the debilitating condition had not dented his tenacious spirit. Art was still the boss, and most days found him sitting on a tractor on the acres now overseen by his son. On my numerous trips to Wisconsin, I always stayed on the second floor of Art’s house in Appleton, only a stone’s throw from his family farm. I got to know Art through my relationship with his favorite granddaughter Sue, my high school sweetheart. She had moved here from Wisconsin when she was in the eighth grade. I quickly learned that staying at Art’s house meant getting up early, and the set of stairs that separated of wisdom that sent the message me and the feisty old German pro- …clearly. vided no protection from his wrath Those same eyes could display a at sleeping late. kindness, warmth and sincerity that He rattled his crutches, sticks no one could dispute came directly as he called them, on the walls at from his heart. the bottom of the stairs until he To be honest, I’m not much of a was convinced you were up and fisherman, but I was convinced Art moving. didn’t know that. Of course, he did Much of the time I spent with but he allowed me to continue on Art was at a place called Loon Lake those late evening trips to the other where Art had a summer trailer and side of the island in the center of a small fishing boat. It was a family- the lake. It was a time of day and oriented camping park comprised a peace and quiet whose memory of most regulars, many of them still provide a sense of tranquility spending generations on the lake. decades later. The days were pleasant and filled What I lacked in fishing experwith simple pleasures like water ski- tise, Art more than made up for By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

I never thought of Art as being disabled. I suppose that’s the most appropriate tribute to a man who lived through a life of obstacles, and didn’t mind smiling along the way.

with years of experience and knowledge of the lake that allowed him to find the big “northerns” that hid in the weeds in special spots. While I filled the chain hanging over the edge of the boat with brim, he routinely reeled in large pike. “Look at that, my friend,” he would softly exclaim as he lifted the menacing looking fish into the boat. It wasn’t until years later that I realized I gained little knowledge about fishing on those afternoon escapades, but I learned a lot about courage and determination from a man whose lessons serve me well to this day. It was an unlikely pairing: a long-haired liberal college student and a no nonsense farmer from Wisconsin. But the hours spent on that lake prove that the most unlikely of possible outcomes are usually the ones that happen the most often. I never thought of Art as being disabled. I suppose that’s the most appropriate tribute to a man who lived through a life of obstacles, and didn’t mind smiling along the way. On that path, he touched hundreds of lives and influenced the way many of them approached a lifetime of challenges. As I struggle with and for a family member who is facing insurmountable odds and faces a life without the use of his legs, Art’s legacy means even more and I often speak of him when my son is in need of inspiration. And fishing. Well, I haven’t done much of it since those summers in Wisconsin and I rarely think of it ... except for those special moments when my mind wanders back to a small boat sitting on Loon Lake and the simple sound of ripples quietly splashing against the shore — and a man who taught me what I know about fishing, but much more about something that is most important: life.

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September 1, 2016

Obituaries ELMO H. GORDON JR Mr. Elmo Herman “Skip” Gordon Jr., 79, of Richmond, raised in Goochland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 13. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancye McCord. Skip is survived by his daughters, Debbie Gordon and Mary Waite (Keith); grandsons, Tyler and Jaxson Waite; and ex-wife and companion, Beverly Gordon. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Westhampton Memorial Park, in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. The family is under the care of the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. WILLA JEAN HARRIS Willa Jean Harris, 85, of Maidens, passed away on Aug.24. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Harris “Bobby.” She is survived by her children, Betty Mattice, Robert A Harris III (Andrea) and Pat Wertz; sister, Mary Pinney; brothers, Gay Hawk and Earl Hawk; grandchildren, Stephanie Williams (Justin), Chris Wertz, Brent Mattice (Becca), Lacey and Kasey Harris; greatgrandchildren, Chase and Evan Williams, Rhoda and Hayden Mattice; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was a 30year retired employee of DMV. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 3, at 11 a.m., at Elpis Christian Church, 2703 Elpis Church Rd., Maidens, Va. Family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Goochland Co. Fire-Rescue, #5, P.O. Box 306, Goochland, Va. 23063.

EDWARD WILLIS Edward “Ed” Charles Willis, 56, of Goochland, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Willis Sr. and Julia Winston Willis; his sister, Elizabeth Randolph; and brother, Rev. Floyd Willis Jr. He is survived by two loving children, daughter, Jessica May Willis; and son, Johnathan Willis (Rachel); four adoring grandchildren, Aubrie Willis,

Asher, Kyan and Ace Willis; one brother, Kelvin Willis; three sisters, Gwendolyn Coles (Major), Vivian Willis and Gail Minor; brother-in-law, Thomas Randolph; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. His remains rested at Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Emmaus Baptist Church in Goochland. Rev. Tommy Fleming officiated.

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Top row, from the left: Daniel Egolf greeted the bus that would take him to kindergarten at Randolph Elementary; Lauren and Mason Nuckols shared a sweet moment before school; Kelsey Epps, gets ready for 5th Grade at GES; Jeezy Cudjoe headed off to Goochland Elementary School; Jordan, Mason, Chase, Glenn, and Mitchell Duke trooped off to meet their bus. Middle row: Liliana Gallegos smiled happily before heading off to her first day of first grade; Tenth grader Courtney Grady and her brother, 5th grader Austen Grady posed for a snapshot before their first day; Alyssa and Jacob Shively cheerfully greeted the first day of school; Sadie Jo and Dominic Johnson couldn’t wait to get going; Hailey Scriber’s was all ready for her first day of 3rd grade. Bottom row: Zy’kell Watson couldn’t hide his excitement about the first day of 2nd grade; Derek“DJ” Jones happily headed off to his first day of 4th grade at Goochland Elementary School.

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New Line Baptist Church will be celebrating Homecoming/Revival Services from Sunday, Aug. 28, to Friday, Sept. 2. Sunday morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor J. R. Coney. Sunday afternoon service prayer and praise will be held at 2:30 p.m., with worship at 3 p.m. with guest preacher pastor Henry Truzy of Thessalonia Baptist Church in Mineral, and featuring the Fauquier Baptist Church Gospel Chorus. From Monday through Friday, prayer and praise will be held at 7:30 p.m. with worship at 8 p.m. with Revivalist Pastor Ruben Lewis Jr. of Galilee Baptist Church in Kents Store. Guest choirs for the week are: Monday, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mineral; Tuesday, St. Thomas Baptist Church; Wednesday, County Line Baptist Church Youth Choir; Thursday, Emanuel United Baptist Church; Friday, Galilee Baptist Church. New Line Baptist Church is located 4876 New Line Road in Gum Spring. For more information, call (804) 556-3332 or (804) 556-5506. Tuesday, Sept. 6

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Road in Goochland. This program will offer information about how the organization helps Goochland residents in need and how those interested can be part of the team of over 400 volunteers. To register for the Volunteer Orientation, contact Diane Reale at dreale@goochlandva.us or at (804) 556-6260 or visit www. GoochlandFreeClinicAndFam ilyServices.org.

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Jordan Riley will speak about suicide prevention and anti-bullying at 7 p.m. in the Goochland High School Auditorium (3250 River Road West). This event is for parents and students of Goochland High School and Goochland Middle School. This event is Saturday, Sept. 10 free, and donations will be Second Union (Rosenwald) accepted to offset cost. School, located at 2843 Hadensville-Fife Road in Saturday, Sept. 17 Goochland, will be hosting an The next meeting of the Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments are gladly Richmond Chapter of the accepted for other times as Virginia Writers Club will be well. For more information, held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at contact Calvin Hopkins at the Goochland Library, located at 3075 River Road West. All (804) 457-3132. are invited to join the group for writing tips and tricks and Sunday, Sept. 11 to talk about getting manuThe Galilee Baptist Church scripts ready for publishing. Senior Choir will celebrate For more information, conits 67th anniversary at 3 p.m. tact Susan Schwartz at (804) with Reverend Bruce Jones of 389-1013 or the library at Louisa’s First Baptist Church. (804) 556-4774. For more information call (434) 589-8817. Jordan Riley will perform in concert at 7 p.m. in the Goochland High School Gym Thursday, Sept.15 (3250 River Road West). This The Goochland County event is for parents and stuLions Club will be hosting dents of Goochland High their annual BBQ at Dover School and Goochland Middle Lake in Manakin-Sabot, with School. This event is free, and gates opening at 5 p.m. This donations will be accepted to rain or shine event will feaoffset cost. ture a food (including a whole hog for pig picking) and live Tuesday, Sept. 20 Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS) will be holding Volunteer Orientation at 5 p.m. at GFCFS (3001 River Road West). To register, contact Diane Reale at dreale@goochlandva.us or at (804) 556-6260. see Calendar > 16

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Goochland wing back Cordell Mattox (23) eludes the tackle of Essex defensive back Issiah Taylor in second half action. Mattox intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter and returned it 95 yards for a Goochland score making the final 14-0.

Two interceptions boost Goochland over Essex in opener By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

With temperatures in the mid90s, the start of last week’s season opener at Goochland was delayed 30 minutes to allow the heat index to drop. Once the teams did take the field, the high humidity coupled with

opening night jitters produced a low scoring defensive struggle with a stubborn Essex team. “It was a brutally hot night out there and that took a toll on both teams,” said Goochland coach Joe Fowler. But, two defensive plays pushed Goochland over Essex 14-0. For 40 minutes the teams traded

punches but produced no points until early in the fourth quarter when Essex moved the ball to the Bulldogs’ 23yard line. Bulldog linebacker John King picked a KJ Dameron pass and sprinted to the end zone, giving Goochland its first lead of the night 7-0. Essex running back Tim Johnson provided some late game drama when

he returned a punt 45 yards to set the Trojans up on the Bulldog 15 yard line with a chance to tie the game. Goochland’s defense brought its own brand of heat on the next two plays, stuffing Trojan runners for no gain resulting in a third and ten situation. “Our defense played phenomenal. Our defensive line was aggressive and

played with great technique and our linebackers and defensive backs were always in the right spot to make a play,” Fowler said. On third down, a deflected Dameron pass doomed the Trojans’ last chance, and Cordell Mattox picked the errant pass and raced 98

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Roundup: Golf grabs a quad-meet win By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

Goochland’s golf team grabbed a win on Aug. 24 in a quad-match win at The Hollows. The Bulldogs shot 178, three strokes better than Central Lunenburg. Cumberland was third with a 203 and Mathews was fourth with a 211. Peyton Butts was the low score for the Bulldogs with a 5-over 40. On Aug. 25, the Bulldogs were third with a 190 in a tri-

Bulldogs continued from >12 yards for Goochland’s second pick-six of the night. The 14-0 win ends the series with Essex with the Bulldogs holding a 4-2 edge over last year’s conference semi finalists. Goochland’s offense did not produce points and lacked the explosiveness of past squads. That didn’t surprise Fowler. “Offensively we haven’t struggled like that in a long time. But Essex’s defense had a lot to do with that,” the coach said. “They were huge across the front and we simply couldn’t match up with their size. But we need to get better and get better fast,” he said. The offense has its strengths and Fowler said that will the focus of the strategy. “We are a different squad then we have been the past few years and we are going to have to play a different style of football,” he said. “We have to focus on the things that we can do well and eliminate the things where we don’t excel.”

match with Randolph-Henry (148) and Nottoway (187).

YMCA FALL SWIM TEAM STARTING SOON The Goochland YMCA Manta Rays fall swim team season is right around the corner. The first practice for the team is Sept. 6 and the first team meeting is Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Swimmers interested in joining the swim team at the Goochland YMCA can call 804-556-9887. Essex did present a matchup problem on both sides of the ball regarding line size. The Trojans represented one of the biggest lines the Bulldogs will face this year. Problem is an equally large opponent comes to town this week in the form of Fork Union. “FUMA will be a huge test for us again. It will be four weeks in a row where we are facing a team that is physically bigger and stronger that we are,” Fowler said. “They are just as big as Essex. Our guys might be undersized, but they are a tight knit group who will stick together for four quarters.” The coach also noticed something that some might call an intangible on that hot, sweltering field last week. “We were so proud of the way our kids battled through the adversity of the elements and kept answering the bell,” he said. “There were a lot of times last night when they could have folded and considering the heat and humidity, no one would have blamed them. But, they stayed tough.”

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Goochland’s Casey Spencer (near) and Alexis Wiggins (left) go up for serves during practice at Goochland High School. Both Spencer and Wiggins wil lbe key parts of the offense this season.

Defending state champs ready for ’16 By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

Repeating as champions is hard enough. When you lose some key players due to graduation, it gets that much harder. That is the situation that coach Jennifer Erixon and her Goochland Bulldogs face coming into the 2016 season, but it’s a challenge that they’re ready to take head on. “We have a lot of talent,” Erixon said. “We just have to work on filling the holes.” Madelyn Ott, Maddie Parker and Josie Summitt are three of the big gaps in the lineup that will need to be replaced this season for the Bulldogs. Those three were huge contributors during last season’s undefeated run to the

Group 2A state championship. But, that’s not to say that Goochland is missing players that knows what it takes to go all the way. Casey Spencer and Maddie Goff are two players that were key contributors in the state final that are back at it once again for Goochland this season. Spencer and Goff combined for 40 digs in the win over Marion, and will be a big part of bringing experience and leadership to some of the newer players. “We just need to get some more touches on the ball, more experience and more playing time,” Erixon said. “But, these girls want to learn and want to play. They love the game. I’m excited about this season.” Faith Gerdes along with Goff are stepping up into the

outside hitter roles this season. Emma Holcomb will take over the middle hitter spot. Freshman Trinity Wonderling will move into the setter role. “I tell them where they need to be and they’re like ‘ok’ and ‘I can do that’,” Erixon said. “Their attitude is absolutely amazing. We have some options for sure.” Goochland got a taste of play on Aug. 27 during a jamboree and faced teams such as Midlothian, Atlee, Rappahannock and Trinity Episcopal. Erixon said that the team surprised her with how well they played. “They played very, very well,” she said. “They didn’t let mental mistakes get to them. We played really well against

Atlee and were really scrappy. Atlee has some big girls and some big hitters and my girls were just fearless. They fought hard.” Coming off a state title win and the expectations are certainly higher in Goochland than at the start of any previous season. Should the Bulldogs repeat as state champions, they would be following in Gate City’s footsteps, as they won the first two Group 2A state titles in 2013 and 2014. “I don’t think (a second state title) is out of sight,” Erixon said. “If things start clicking, then we have a chance at it this year. If things don’t start clicking, it might be another year. It’s in the cards, but I need to find the right rotation and chemistry. I don’t think it’s off the table, we’re very talented.”

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efit is being sponsored by Mary seminar entitled “How to Build Dover Baptist Church Eliza Bowles and Ettie Payne a Better Body and Brain” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goochland (located on Manakin Road) and the WMU group. County Parks and Recreation, will be hosting a Fish Fry from 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Sunday, Sept. 25 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in $16. The fee for this seminar advance and $12 at the door. Beulah Baptist Church in is $16 and those who would For more information, or for Kents Store, located at 1633 tickets, contact the church office Kents Store Way in Kents Store, like to attend should register by Sept. 22 at https://apm. at (804) 784-5681. will be hosting a Homecoming ActiveCommunities.com/ celebration. Worship services Mt Gilead Baptist Church begin at 11 a.m. with lunch fol- Goochland/Home. will be hosting a Mission Benefit lowing immediately afterwards. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Hotdog Supper at 5 p.m. This All are welcome. event will feature an auction, Goochland Free Clinic & bake sale, fashion show, and a Family Services will be holding Thursday, Sept. 29 performance by piano player Volunteer Orientation at 1 p.m. Nancy Morath. Admission to Nutrition expert Sally K. in Room 234 in the Goochland the event is $5, and the ben- Norton, MPH, will present a County Administration Saturday, Sept. 24

continued from >10 Thursday, Sept. 22 Nutrition expert Sally K. Norton, MPH, will present a seminar entitled “How Health Foods May Ruin Your Health” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Goochland County Parks and Recreation, 1800 Sandy Hook Road. The fee for this seminar is $16 and participants should register by Sept. 15 at https:// apm.ActiveCommunities.com/ Goochland/Home.

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Building, located at 1800 Sandy GoochlandFreeClinicAndFamil Hook Road in Goochland. yServices.org. To register for the Volunteer Orientation, contact Diane Reale at dreale@goochlandva. Tuesday, Nov. 1 us or at (804) 556-6260 or visit Goochland Free Clinic & www.GoochlandFreeClinicAnd Family Services will be holding FamilyServices.org. Volunteer Orientation at 1 p.m. in Room 234 in the Goochland Tuesday, Oct. 18 County Administration Building, located at 1800 Sandy Goochland Free Clinic & Hook Road in Goochland. Family Services (GFCFS) will be holding Volunteer Orientation To register for the Volunteer at 5 p.m. at GFCFS, located Orientation, contact Diane at 3001 River Road West. To Reale at dreale@goochlandva. register, contact Diane Reale at us or at (804) 556-6260 or visit dreale@goochlandva.us or at www.GoochlandFreeClinicAnd (804) 556-6260 or visit www. FamilyServices.org. SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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