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Volume 62, Number 15 • April 13, 2017

TRASH TALK: Goochland officials taking aim at county’s lingering litter problem. See page 11 For The Love of Pets In Goochland

BOS approves new guidelines for broadband Move part of an ongoing effort to bring high-speed Internet to currently underserved areas By Roslyn Ryan Editor

As part of a continuing effort to bring broadband Internet services to a greater number of Goochland residents, the county Board of Supervisors has adopted a new set of guidelines to share with those service providers who might help make that happen. According to administrative services manager Paul Drumwright, who presented to proposal to board members see Broadband > 11 Contributed photo

Georgetta Griffin, center, and Penny Pearsall, right, from For the Love of Animals in Goochland (FLAG) present two checks to Goochland County Administrator John Budesky and the Goochland Pet Lovers.

Despite closing its doors, FLAG still finding ways to help animals By Aynsley Miller Fisher Contributing Writer

here’s no doubt about it. Goochland is a community that cares about animals. So when the news broke announcing the public/ private partnership between the county and the Goochland Pet Lovers to create a new Animal Care and Adoption Center, collectively the county smiled.

For years — decades in some cases — many have worked diligently to help animals-in-need in our country. Founded in 1985, FLAG (For the Love of Animals in Goochland) made it their mission to help animals, and over the course of 30 years they placed over 3,400 animals in loving homes. When FLAG ceased operations in 2016, they

River visitors urged to use caution, have plan in place By Roslyn Ryan Editor

With the onset of longer days and warmer weather, those living in and around Goochland are being urged to use caution while enjoying their time on the James River. According to Goochland County Fire and EMS Chief Bill MacKay, county fire and rescue personnel responded to an average of two calls per month related to river activities last year between April and October. As MacKay pointed out to county supervisors during an April 4 board meeting, many in Richmond see River Safety > 11

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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 spayed female pit bull mix, about 5 to 6 months old; a spayed female pit bull, about 3 years old; and a neutered male hound, about 4 to 6 years old. The Goochland Animal Shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

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“We were small,” said Pearsall, “but we focused on the quality of the care. Thanks to generous donations we were able to treat serious injuries and had a foster network that provided us with a way to make more animals adoptable.” Although the name suggested that FLAG focused their efforts on Goochland County, that was not always the case. They forged relationships with Animal Control in different counties, particularly rural areas where the need was great, extending their reach beyond Goochland. For example, Abingdon Animal Control sent a list of their dogs-inneed to various humane organizations weekly. FLAG’s reach also extended far beyond Goochland in finding forever homes for their animals in various locations

including northern Virginia, Washington,DC,Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. “Helping animals in need is largely based on connections and networking among not only potential adopters but among those who work in humane organizations or with animal protection,” said Pearsall. After 30 years with FLAG, Pearsall has witnessed a lot of positive change, including microchipping and prevalent spay/neuter programs, but she believes there is still work to be done in educating the public. It’s inevitable that there are certain animals or stories that stay with you when working in animal welfare. The most memorable event for Pearsall during her time with FLAG was in 2002, and involved a high-profile situation that

ultimately went to court. A single owner had over 50 dogs without adequate shelter, food or proper medical care. Goochland Animal Protection and FLAG worked together to get the dogs out. When Animal Protection couldn’t take in any more dogs, FLAG stepped up and took as many as they could, often with three to four to a kennel. “The dogs were starving,” recalled Pearsall. “We got them out, got them healthy, worked with them until they were adopted. It was a terrible situation with a happy ending.” When FLAG closed its doors, it was only after finding the perfect home for the every single animal that came into their care, down to the very last hound. “There is the right home for every dog out there,” said Pearsall.

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After 30 years of helping animals, FLAG donates their archives to the Goochland Historical Society preserving their contribution to animal welfare for future generations. Shown are, from left, Scott Johnson, president, Goochland Historical Society; Chris Dunn, executive director, Goochland Historical Society; Georgetta Griffin, FLAG treasurer; and Blue, a FLAG dog.

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made one of the first donations to the Goochland Pet Lovers, a $200,000 gift for the Spay and Neuter Surgery Room in the new Animal Care and Adoption Center. The gift will not only celebrate FLAG’s legacy, but will continue to keep their mission alive through the work of the Goochland Pet Lovers in partnership with Goochland Animal Protection. “Goochland Pet Lovers is very grateful for the significant donation made by FLAG which will allow us to help continue the work they started over three decades ago,” said Tom Winfree, chairman of Goochland Pet Lovers. “For the past 30 years, FLAG has accomplished amazing things on behalf of animals-in-need. Goochland Pet Lovers is committed to carrying on the tradition and we are passionate about our mission of friendraising and fund-raising to help animals-in-need in our county.” Penny Pearsall recalls the day back in 1985 when she saw a flier in the paper announcing a new animal charity called FLAG that was looking for volunteers. Pearsall replied, soon took over duties as president, and remained president until FLAG closed its doors in 2016. While FLAG was a small operation with limited capacity, they achieved success because they were committed to matching the right animal with the right homes. FLAG placed on average between 75 and 100 animals per year and rarely had more than four animals returned annually. Pearsall credits FLAG’s success to the volunteers and generous donors. FLAG operated out of a small facility on private property. Volunteers visited three times a day to play with the animals and work on socializing and training skills.

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Obituaries JOSEPH L. CLAYTON SR. Joseph L. Clayton Sr., 71, of Powhatan, widower of Anita O. Clayton, died March 31. He is survived by his son, Joseph L. Clayton Jr. (Melissa) of Powhatan; two brothers, J.T. Clayton Clayton (Mary) of Goochland, James Clayton (Brenda) of Powhatan; one sister, Ruby Stout (Butch) of Powhatan; one granddaughter, Ashdin Clayton; and his cousin, Tommy Clayton. A memorial service was held in Grove Cemetery in Cumberland. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com. ANNA S. HAWK Anna Spiker â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawkieâ&#x20AC;? Hawk slipped peacefully from this life on April 6, after a long battle with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Predeceased by her husband, Daniel P. Hawk, she is survived

by four daughters and their husbands, Phyllis Werkheiser (Don), Meleta Leonard (Kevin), Debbie Hughes (Johnny) and Kathy Grasty (Tom); and eight grandchildren. Visitation was held at Norman Hawk Funeral Home in Goochland on April 8. A graveside service was held on April 9 at the Hawk Family Cemetery on Pine Lane. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. OVERTON W. HOPKINS Overton Wallace Hopkins, 85, of Louisa, passed away Saturday, April 1, at his home. Mr. Hopkins was a lifelong farmer and retired as a technician from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ruby

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Perkins Hopkins; and parents, Wallace and Audrey Hopkins. Survivors include his son, Larry Hopkins (Betty Jean) of Louisa; daughters, Faye Stewart (David) and Vickie Southall (Al), all of Louisa; brothers, Warren Hopkins (Sally) of Castle Rock, Colo., Roy Ellis Hopkins (Mary Jo) of Louisa and Brenda Pryor (Andrew) of Goochland; grandchildren, Adam (Kateri), Brian, Roger (Ashley), Laura (Mike), Jessica, Kevin (Nichole) and Kelly; and great-grandchild, Jake. The family received friends on Tuesday, April 4, at Woodward Funeral Home. A service was held at on Wednesday, April 5, at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed in Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1124 Holland Creek Rd., Louisa, Va. 23093. Online guest book at woodwardfuneral.com. ROBERT W. RIGGAN Robert Wayne â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;? Riggan, 66, of Manakin-Sabot, passed away Friday, April 7. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Schaaf Riggan; and

is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Deborah Jeter Riggan; two daughters, Sara Rutherford (Nathan) and Erin Simmons (Brandon); two grandsons, John and Luke Rutherford. He is also survived by his father, Riggan Marshall Riggan; two brothers, David (Glenna) and Steven (Kimberly) Riggan; a nephew, Dustin Riggan; and a niece, Meredith Riggan. Bob was a graduate of John Marshall High School and Virginia Tech and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a longtime active member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. The family received friends on Monday, April 10, in the Bennett Funeral Home West Chapel in Glen Allen. Funeral services were held at Discovery United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 11, with Rev. Christopher Bennet officiating. Burial followed at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Matthews UMC.

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Rabies Clinic and Yard Sale will benefit local Relay effort Contributed report

A Rabies Clinic and Yard Sale will be held at ManakinSabot Veterinary Clinic on Saturday, April 29, to benefit Relay for Life of Goochland (Team Torture for a GREYT Cause). Yard sale hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Rabies Clinic hours are 9 am to noon. The cost is $10 per rabies vaccine. Dogs and cats must be on leashes or in carriers and owners must bring prior rabies certificate to receive a three-year rabies vaccine. Yard sale items will include everything from furniture, appliances, tools, books, clothing, and pet/horse supplies. Cash and credit cards only, no checks will be accepted.

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by Bethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship. Bethel UMC is located at 1981 Cardwell Road, one mile south of routes 250 (Broad Street Road) and 670 (Cardwell Road), or four miles north of routes 6 (River Road West) and 670, Oilville. For more information or directions, call the church office at (804) 784-2362, or visit www.betheloil.org.

Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library will be held on Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Times are as follows: Toddler Storytime (2 years old with adult) at 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime (3-5 years old) at 10:45 a.m.; and Mother Goose Storytime (624 months with an adult) at 11:30 a.m. Call (804) 556Friday, April 14 4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for New Line Baptist Church is more information. holding Good Friday Services at 7 p.m. The guest preachStorytime at the Cochrane ers are Rev. Willis Funn, First Rockville Branch Library will Antioch Bapt. Church; Rev. be held Fridays, April 7, 21, Gene Woodson, Mt. Pleasant and 28 for all ages at 10:30 Bapt. Church; Rev. Ruth a.m. Call (804) 749-3146 Morris, Shady Grove Bapt. or visit the library at 16600 Church; Elder Dennis Jackson, Pouncey Tract Road for more Greater Refuge Outreach information. Church; Rev. Rosalyn Anderson, Triumphant Bapt. New Line Baptist Church Church; Rev. Jessie Hoover, is hosting Wednesday night Mt. Gilliam Full Gospel Lenten services at 7p.m. each Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Ministry; Rev. Temple week. The guest preachers Anderson, Phillipi Christian are s follows: March 29, Pastor Church. A Fish Fry will be Sharon Roberts, St. Thomas held after the service. The Baptist Church, Bumpass; church is located 4876 New April 5, Pastor Henry Truzy, Line Rd. in Gum Spring. For Thessalonian Baptist Church, more information, call (804) Louisa; and April 12, Pastor 556-3332. Virginia Farmer, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mineral. New Sunday, April 16 Line Baptist Church is located at 4876 New Line Rd in Gum New Line Baptist Church Spring. For more informa- is having its Easter Sunday tion, call (804) 556-3332, or sunrise service at 7 a.m. (804) 556-5506. Breakfast will follow with regular morning service coming immediately after. The Thursday, April 13 church is located 4876 New Bethel United Methodist Line Rd. in Gum Spring. For Church in Oilville will offer more information, call (804) a Maundy (Holy) Thursday 556-3332. Service at 7:30 p.m. The service will include Holy The St. Mark Baptist Communion. Bethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter Church, located at 4596 Service will be held at 8a.m. on Factory Mill Road in Maidens, Sunday, April 16. Following invites all to worship with the worship service, a pansee Calendar > 16 cake breakfast will be served

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GFCFS kicking off food drive on Sunday Community effort will help those facing chronic hunger in Goochland Contributed report

â&#x20AC;&#x153;food desert,â&#x20AC;? meaning an area where populations live more than 10 miles from a supermarket or large grocery store if in a rural area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Goochland food pantries are on the frontlines fighting hunger in Goochland,â&#x20AC;? said Sally Graham, Executive Director of Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rely on the community to fill the food pantry shelves for the families who struggle with hunger every day. And every spring, the community continues to be amazing in its support and its commitment to help their neighbors in need. â&#x20AC;? Everyone at any age can easily participate as a family or neighborhood or as a church or a business. There will be collection boxes at key locations throughout the county including Essex Bank, EZ Ship, and Goochland Family YMCA. Food Drive Bags will be provided by Wegmans Food Market. Requested items to donate include:

Seeing the need to feed over 1800 foodinsecure Goochland residents, Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services, Harvest Food Pantry at Victory Christian Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Neighbors Food Pantry at St. Matthews UMC, and Perkins Baptist Church Food Pantry are working together to launch a community-wide food drive this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunger Hurts. Goochland Gathersâ&#x20AC;? runs from Sunday, April 16 through Saturday, April 22. The Goochland County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed this week as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunger Awareness Weekâ&#x20AC;? in Goochland to urge all citizens to actively participate and support these local food pantries and their Goochland neighbors in need. Canned Items The Federation of Virginia Food Banks Canned meat: pork, chicken, beef, tuna considers Western Goochland County to be a Beans

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In praise of those who keep children safe By Roslyn Ryan Editor

I have long considered it a basic truth that the luckiest break a person can ever receive is the good fortune to be born to two good people. By “good,” of course, I mean two people who are both committed to modeling kindness, compassion, discipline, respect, and all of the other traits a child needs to become a successful adult. Truly, is there a greater blessing in this world? Of course, as we all know, there

are plenty of children in the United States and around the world who aren t dealt that kind of hand. Data provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) shows that 49,868 Virginia children were reported as possible victims of abuse and neglect in 2015, while 6,592 reports met the standard of evidence required in Virginia. Of those victims, 32 percent were under the age of 4, and 75 percent were under the age of 12. According to the child abuse prevention organization Childhelp,

five children in the United States die every day from abuse or neglect. As we continue to observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, we here at the Goochland Gazette would like to highlight the incredible work of our local county employees and volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf of children each and every day. From social workers to law enforcement officers to the local Court Appointed Special Advocates, they continuously dedicate themselves to protecting the lives of our community’s most vulnerable

residents. It is so heartening to know that they are out there doing the work so many of us would not have the courage, or the stamina, to do. They are facing the unfathomable and striving tirelessly to fix what often seems unfixable. On behalf of the entire Goochland community, thank you for what you do to help stop child abuse and neglect. By protecting our most valuable resource, our children, you are helping to safeguard a better future for us all.

Notes from the Capitol

An overview of the 2017 General Assembly By Del. R. Lee Ware, R-65 Contributing Columnist

Our 2017 General Assembly has done what it had to do on behalf of taxpayers and crucial public employees and services. We closed a $1.24 billion budget deficit, did so without increasing taxes, and by surgical amendments provided overdue salary increases for State Police, sheriffs’ deputies, teachers, and other state employees. That we had again to wrestle with a budget shortfall is indicative

of the fragility of the long and stillmodest recovery from “The Great Recession” into which the national economy slipped a full decade ago. Job-creation and revenue forecasts for the remainder of the 20162018 biennium are only guardedly encouraging. In addition to broad bipartisan cooperation on budget priorities, we were able also to stop two bills that would have impaired the ability of localities to undertake expansion of broadband services and, separately, wireless commu-

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nications services. Supervisors in Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Goochland were regularly in touch about these respective bills — House Bill (HB) 2108 and 2196. The final versions, radically improved, will protect against boondoggles such as occurred in Bristol’s ill-fated attempt to expand broadband services, while allowing counties such Powhatan and Goochland to continue their projects without undue red-tape. The most controversial bill of Session proved to be HB 1900.

Patroned by Speaker Bill Howell, HB 1900 would have stiffened penalties for hunters retrieving dogs from private properties and was generally perceived to be advocated by owners of large private hunting preserves at the expense of middle-class hunters from rural areas. When debate — and dust-settled, the bill was defeated by one vote, 48-47. All told, my office received nearly 4,000 voicemails or emails about this one bill — the see General Assembly > 7

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For Glenns, a truly heroic story of love By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

Last week, a celebrated American couple celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. As Annie Glenn sat in a drizzling rain watching her husband’s flag-draped coffin ceremoniously and respectfully placed above an open grave at Arlington National Cemetery, the heart of a nation stopped to remember … and recognize one of America’s greatest heroes, John Glenn. As news commentators tallied the long list of accomplishments achieved by the former astronaut turned U.S. senator turned humanitarian, my thoughts turned to the special relationship the Glenns enjoyed for so many years, and the challenges they met together. The two seemed destined to spend a lifetime together from the earliest beginnings in New Concord, Ohio. Their parents were best friends, so little Johnny and Annie often were placed in the playpen, side-by-side. After they married, Glenn pursued his career as a test pilot and was eventually named as one of the seven original Mercury astronauts. While Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, Annie stayed home in Arlington, Virginia, and raised their two children. Her husband routinely made the trip home from his training base at Langley. While that first group of astronauts, and the ones who followed, gained a reputation for jet setting adventures in fast, shiny sports cars, Glenn was the notable exception. He drove an old compact car that often drew the jeers of his fellow astronauts as they pulled away in their Corvettes. But, they knew John Glenn had something much more important see Glenns > page 7

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vast majority opposed to it.

Bills of local interest Goochland’s supervisors and School Board are always well ahead of the curve in advancing their legislative priorities. At supervisors’ request I introduced a bill to give localities the ability to control “Airbnb” or residential rentals arranged over the internet; however, we determined that the proposal was premature, so the bill will be reconsidered next year. Supervisors and their staff were deeply involved in monitoring a number of bills, especially concerning broadband and wireless communications. I greatly benefited from their interests. My counterpart in Assembly, Senator Glen Sturtevant, sponsored at the request of Powhatan’s Board of Supervisors a budget amendment to allow the Department of Juvenile Justice to sell the Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center property to the county for “economic development purposes.” However, the proposal was not included in the budget as finally advanced by the Senate. My HB 1415, submitted at the unanimous request of Powhatan supervisors, and amended to include Goochland at the request of Goochland supervisors — on their 4-1 agreement — authorizes both counties to impose a transient occupancy tax. The rate of any enacted tax could not exceed five percent, and revenues exceed-

Glenns continued from >6 than a squealing tire or the limelight of a flash bulb-filled night club. He had Annie, who he described as his launching pad. Equally important, she had him. The notoriety of those Mercury astronauts was welcomed by most of the participants, but Annie approached the new-found notoriety with a fear with which few of us could relate. Suffering from a crippling stutter since childhood, Annie

chose her friends carefully. She recalled in her book that many of those friends would finish sentences for her in an effort to console her inability to speak. She noted that John always waited for her to finish her sentence, no matter how long it took to complete. He shielded her from the prying eyes of a press that couldn’t understand her hesitancy to enter the spotlight that notoriety brings. Through it all, John and Annie Glenn forged a partnership that served as a model for couples seeking a sound and lifelong relationship based on love and respect.

the figure to $300,000 for the biennium, but that amount was excised in the budget conference with Senate Finance members. My HB 2424 would have provided limited immunity for individuals who, after an incident in which they acted in self-defense, promptly reported the matter to authorities. Because it was determined that a budget amendment would be required to provide for the services, the bill was not advanced. But, I will reintroduce it in the 2018 Assembly. To help close the budget gap I carried HB 1470. This bill would have modestly reduced tax credits for land preservation. My colleagues on House Finance who admire the popular program declined to advance the bill.

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She willingly entered the public arena again in 1998 when her husband again placed his name in the annals of American heroes. At at a time when many his age were well into retirement, Glenn again entered space on Shuttle Discovery, becoming the oldest person to travel in space. Along the way, Glenn found time to serve his beloved Ohio as its U.S. senator. Again, Annie graciously assumed the role of a senator’s wife, and in her unassuming and dignified way, placed her signature on that role. Last week, as Annie sat

among family and friends, as Glenn was buried with full military honors, no one noticed the small diamond ring on her left ring finger. It’s the same ring that John purchased with his last $125 when they were engaged. According to a 2013 newspaper article, her husband offered on many occasions to replace the modest ring, but Annie liked it just the way it was. “It’s shiny, and he picked it out,” she said. “I don’t need anything larger to make me happy.” And neither did he.

sports, etc. When we reconvened on April 5 to consider the Governor’s vetoes, these vetoes were sustained, for a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate are required to override a gubernatorial veto. No doubt patrons will reintroduce these bills in 2018.

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Other major issues A good deal of my own work this Session was devoted to my duties as chairman of the Finance committee of the House. Whereas the Appropriations committee spends taxpayers’ monies, the Finance committee, by handing all bills having to do with revenues and taxes, in effect raises a goodly sum of the monies in our General Fund. Significantly, our House-proposed budget requires no new taxes or fees and is, as required by the Constitution, wholly balanced. My legislative priority post-Session will be to work toward preparation of a single bill to comprehensively reform the Commonwealth’s Tax Code. My goal is to have viable legislation ready to recommend to whoever is elected the new Governor of Virginia at the 2017 general

No fewer than 40 bills passed by the legislature were vetoed by Governor McAuliffe. These included bills to ban localities from restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws, a bill to bar government Working with local from punishing anyone who, county officials owing to religious convictions, To large constituencies and refuses to participate in same- also to local officials in each of sex weddings, and a bill to allow homeschooled children see Ware > 8 to participate in public school

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continued from >7 the four counties of the 65th District I was in continual communication. Supervisor Mike Sheridan of Fluvanna was regularly in touch, Supervisors Manuel Alvarez and Susan Lascolette of Goochland were able to visit several times, Powhatan’s Chairman Bill Melton kept me abreast of the county’s interest in the broadband and wireless bills, and Mary Ann Curtin as usual ably managed communications with Chesterfield’s supervisors. School Board members and officials from all four counties visited me at the Capitol.

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or were able to come by the General Assembly Building for a personal visit. Both the Powhatan Leadership Institute and the Goochland Leadership Enterprise brought dozens of new county residents to Assembly to meet with me and to observe the House in Session. And of course the scores of associations that represent civic and business groups-from AARP to Virginia Tech Hokies--were visitors as usual.

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All 100 House seats are up for election in November, and Virginians will also choose a Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. Already I’ve had the privilege to speaking to a half-dozen community groups about the 2017 Assembly--and about what I hope to do in 2018, if voters All told my office registered again grant me the privilege of nearly 9,000 emails or voice- representing our district in the mails. Every message is reviewed House of Delegates. and taken into account as my votes are cast. Also, when posDelegate Lee Ware represents sible, I try to make sure that the 65th House District coneveryone--especially citizens sisting of western Goochland, of the 65th House District-- eastern Fluvanna, Powhatan, receives at least an acknowl- and western Chesterfield. He is edgement of their email. And, chairman of the House Finance every message helped me exe- Committee.

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Goochland Legion Post hosting Spring Bazaar Contributed report

Goochland’s American Legion Family of Post 215 is hosting a Spring Bazaar Saturday April 29, 2017. The sale, located in the Post Hall at 3386 River Road West in Goochland, is free to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to come early, as the first 50 will receive a free shopping bag. Each exhibitor is donating an item for the raffle, and

this spring there will be a one-ofa-kind handmade quilt at the raffle table. Proceeds will benefit the Legion Family’s veteran support activities. Start shopping in time for Mother’s Day with exhibitors like Pampered Chef, Thirty-One and LuLaRoe; find one of a kind jewelry from Twice Treasured Designs; look for unique items from Mitchell & Co. or handmade and quilted crafts from Rosemary

Guyton and Billie Reid. Have your family videos & films digitized and protected by Legacy Republic and see new ways to put together Mother’s Day memories at Creative Memories. Look for gift ideas at Creature Comfort Birdhouses, Ladybug Lane creations and Knitcraft. See innovative ways for self-defense at Damsel in Defense. Store all your “stuff” in Tupperware or Clever Containers. For the younger

crowd, there are custom made doll clothes, doll furniture and Usborne Books. The Café will be open all day with seating, food and drinks. The American Legion Family is a non-profit organization of veterans and families supported solely by donations. The donations fund our activities for veterans, active duty military (both here and those deployed), military families in need, veterans

at the McGuire Medical Center, veteran’s homeless shelters, the Fisher House, the Barfoot Center, the USO at Richmond International Airport as well as Goochland families and school programs such as Girls State and Boys State. For more information visit the Post’s website at www.goochlandlegionppost215.com, or find them on Facebook at American Legion Post 215 Goochland VA.

County Drug Take Back event slated for April 29 Contributed report

On April 29, the Goochland County Sheriff ’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Residents are encouraged to bring pills for disposal to Co. 5 Fire/Rescue at 2710 Fairground Rd. or West Creek

Emergency Center at 12720 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website or contact the Goochland Sheriff’s Office at (804) 556-5349.

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Goochland County takes aim at litter Contributed report

If you’ve traveled the scenic roads of Goochland County, you may have noticed concentrated pockets of roadside trash, specifically along routes that lead to the County s Convenience Centers. The County is taking active steps to address the ongoing littering problems along County roadways. A multi-pronged approach, highlighting current County and State resources as well as newly implemented management approaches, has Goochland taking aim at litter.

Goochland County staff are using multiple methods to combat the ongoing issue of trash along County roadways. Methods include policing high traveled/high litter areas with General Services staff as well as working with residents to help report areas where VDOT can provide roadside litter removal. General Services staff have posted signage at both the Western and Central Convenience Centers reminding and educating users about the need to cover their loads to prevent littering.

In addition to roadside litter collection efforts, the Department of General Services will be working with Parks and Recreation staff as well as with the Friends of Goochland Parks to educate folks and facilitate clean-up efforts through the organization and implementation of two seasonal events: Goochland Green Day (scheduled from 2-5 p.m. on April 23 at Tucker Park) and Autumn River Day. Each event will offer litter prevention and education programs as well as clean up opportunities in County parks and in other

designated areas. Opportunities also exist for residents to volunteer towards litter removal efforts. VDOT offers an “Adopt-AHighway” program and provides bags and other materials at no cost to volunteers. The Goochland Anti-Litter and Recycling Council offers both an “Adopt-A-Spot” program and works with VDOT on anti-litter efforts. For information on these opportunities, visit www.virginiadot.org and www. goochlandva.us. Call VDOT to report roadside litter issues at 800-PRIDEVA.

County supervisors proclaim Hunger Awareness Week In recognition and support of the important work being done by all Goochland County food pantries, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed the week of April 16-22, 2017 as Hunger Awareness Week in Goochland. The board also urged all citizens to actively participate in a county-wide food drive to support the numerous food pantries throughout Goochland and to work towards the vision of food security for all Goochland County residents. Here, Goochland County Board of Supervisors Chair Ned Creasey, right, and Vice-Chair Ken Peterson join Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services Food Pantry Manager Terry Ebright in displaying the proclamation. Contributed photo

River safety continued from >1 and other nearby localities view Goochland as a summer playground of sorts, meaning crowd flock to the county for camping, swimming, fishing and boating. MacKay said people taking part in river floats — which typically involve using an inner tube to gently drift from one landing to another — some-

times fail to plan properly for unforeseen circumstances. What may be planned as a leisurely three-hour float can easily turn dangerous, MacKay said, particularly when participants are unaware of the river’s actual path. “The river does not parallel Route 6,” MacKay said, “although many people think it does.” Often river-goers greatly underestimate just how far a distance they will be travelling

— and how long it will take to get to their destination — and wind up stuck out on the water after dark. If they have not taken along the right supplies, including any medications they need, a flashlight and a means of calling for help, the situation can quickly become dangerous. In order to prevent harm to themselves or the responders called out to assist them, “We ask that people plan their

trips to the river very carefully,” MacKay said. A few more tips to keep you safe on the water? Always have several fully charged cell phones with you. Cell phone coverage along the river is very much dependent on the carrier and then can be spotty at best. Bring plenty of fresh drinking water. It will be a long day in the sun and you will expend energy if you have to paddle or

portage. Tell several people where you are going, where are you putting in and taking out, and what time you expect to be back. Pay attention to the daily weather. Storms pop up in the late afternoon. Have a plan on where you will seek shelter. Procure a James River Map, available at many outfitters. Bring a first aid kit along with plenty of sunscreen and insect repellent.

Broadband continued from >1 during the April 4 board meeting, county staff is attempting to build on the success of the Goochland High Speed Internet Committee, a group formed to help address the ongoing challenge of attracting broadband providers to undeserved areas of the county. The guidelines were developed with the assistance of the Center for Innovative Technology, a non-profit group that aims to help build technology-based economic development. Among the principals Drumwright detailed were measures concerning speed and cost — providers should, for example, be able to offer minimum upload speeds of 10Mbps and download speeds of 1Mbps at a reasonable price point. The new guidelines also offer several ways in which the county can support the ongoing broadband effort, including the possible lease of county assets such as communication towers. The county would also be encouraged to provide a county liaison to help secure the necessary permits and approvals for broadband infrastructure. The guidelines also state that the county, to the extent that it would be feasible, remain “open to assisting broadband providers with pursuing federal or state broadband funding opportunities to help offset the capital costs of broadband access and capacity.” After District 5 Supervisor Ken Peterson received assurance that none of the language in the guidelines would obligate the county financially or prevent competition among providers, the board unanimously approved the measure.

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Benedictine’s Eli Ottinger (25) was a force to be reckoned with at both the plate and on the mound for the Cadets in their 4-1 win over Deep Run on April 10. Ottinger knocked in one of the first two runs of the game and struck out 10 Wildcat batters.

Ottinger leads Cadets past Deep Run 4-1 By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

In the top of the first inning on April 10, Benedictine’s baseball team scored a pair of runs on the Deep Run

Wildcats. That cushion was all pitcher Eli Ottinger needed. Ottinger knocked in one of the first two runs on a double as well as 10 strikeouts in a 4-1 win over Deep

Run to kick off the Deep Run Spring Break Classic tournament. “I thought we had a great team win,” coach Sean Ryan said. “That’s a very good Deep Run team. I think (Deep Run)

will continue to get better as the season progresses. Their pitcher was probably not as sharp as he typically is, but he made us work for everything we got.” Deep Run’s Justin Hood

was on the mound and issued back-to-back walks to Benedictine’s Callaway Sigler and Matthew Vergara to begin the game. Ottinger came up as the fourth batter of the inning

and drilled an offering from Hood into left-center, scoring Sigler to make it 1-0. Vergara would score on an error to make it a 2-0 game. see Cadets> 13

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Roundup: Bulldogs successful in Florida The Chargers posted a five-spot in the fifth, followed by four more in the sixth to build up a lead on the Goochland’s baseball team has Bulldogs. started their spring break off with a trip to Florida and some more base- SOFTBALL ball in the Sunshine State. Goochland continued its perfect The Bulldogs got the chance season so far with a 10-0 win over to play against Bullitt East High Bluestone on April 5. School from Kentucky on April 7 Kailyn Spencer was 2 for 2 with and St. Mary’s High School from 3 RBIs for the Bulldogs against New York. The game against St. Mary’s was Bluestone and pitched a one-hitter played at the ESPN Wide World of shutout. Cherish Sims and Dakota Hanson Sports Complex, in the same stadium each had a triple and an RBI for that the Atlanta Braves use during Goochland, while Faith Gerdes was 2 their Spring Training. Wyatt Murray got start against for 4 with an RBI. St. Mary’s and pitched some shutout baseball while the offense was on fire, BOYS SOCCER batting around in the first inning to Jesus Barbosa-Camarillo scored give themselves a 6-0 lead that turned two goals to lead Goochland past into a 10-0 victory. Bluestone 6-2 on April 5. Against Bullitt East, the Bulldogs Hunter Willms, Walker Schatz, fell 16-7 to the Chargers. Kyle Vincent and Omar IbarraThe game was an offensive show- Balderas scored the other four goals case as Bullitt East took a 5-2 lead for the 6-1 Bulldogs. after the third inning, but Goochland fought back to a 7-5 lead in the fourth GIRLS SOCCER after a three-run home run by John Karina Herrera scored two goals, King. By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

Cadets continued from >11 On the mound, Ottinger went to work, allowing just two Wildcat hits through the first five innings. But, Hood buckled down as well and starting mowing down the Cadets in order as well. In the sixth, the Cadets pounced once again. Will Simon reached base to begin the inning on an error by the Deep Run third baseman, who sailed a throw to first on a routine groundball. Simon took second on the error. Ryan said that he was pleased with the Cadets ability to capitalize on the Deep Run mistakes, especially early on to build the early lead.

“What’s great is we knew it was going to be a tight game and we were able to take advantage of an error here or there,” he said. “We’ve been doing that in a lot of our games this year, making mistakes hurt. The question I’ve had for our group is what if it’s a tighter game and are they going to be able to continue to do that. It’s one thing when you’re getting three walks in an inning and then get a double and score three runs against a team that is struggling a little bit. It’s completely different when you’re playing a talented team like Deep Run. I was excited about that because we need to do that against good teams.” Gregory Ryan would knock Simon in on a double two batters later to make it a 3-0 game.

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Goochland’s Wyatt Murray (20) connects with a pitch during the Bulldogs trip to Florida from April 6-7. Murray pitched a shutout against St. Mary’s High School from New York on April 7.

track teams were victorious on April 5 one in each half, as the Goochland girls are now 5-1 on the season. . in meets against Central Lunenburg. soccer team defeated Bluestone 2-1. Goalie Catherine Ford contrib- TRACK AND FIELD The boys defeated the Chargers Both the Goochland boys and girls 79-51, while the girls won 95-35. uted 10 saves for the Bulldogs, who After Ryan, Hood’s night was done and David Hanson came on to pitch for Deep Run. Hanson struck out Holden Fiedler, but hit Casey Green to put two runners on. Josh Brown singled to left field to knock in Ryan to make it 4-0 Cadets. Deep Run answered in the bottom of the inning as they began to figure out Ottinger’s tendencies. Jamari Baylor reached base with a two-out single and advanced to second on an error. Eli Weisner doubled him home to make it 4-1. Lucas Carlisle hit a deep ball to right-center, but a diving catch in centerfield saved the run and stopped the damage for the Cadets.

In the top of the seventh, Benedictine tried to add some more runs as Vergara walked and Simon singled. But then Ottinger lined out to shortstop, which resulted in a double play as Vergara tried to score from third. Vergara slid into home and was neither tagged, nor touched home plate to result in a very unusual double play. Ottinger allowed a walk to start the bottom of the inning, but a 4-63 double play and a strikeout quickly ended the game and secured the Cadets win. Benedictine advanced and played St. Christopher’s on April 11 and the result of that game determined their opponent for April 12. The result of that game was past the printing of

this issue. Ryan said that the opportunity to play public school teams is one that he jumps at, as it calls back to the days prior to the Virginia High School League’s reclassification when it was commonplace for Benedictine to play those types of teams. “We used to play 10 or 12 games against public schools,” he said. “Our guys are excited to play in this tournament and it’s exciting to be able to play more public schools. I like the opportunity to play the best and when this tournament started last year, I told (Deep Run coach Josh Aldrich) that I wanted to be a part of it because I knew he’d bring in some quality Richmond teams.”

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