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GCPS announces this year’s Strategic Innovation Grant recipients. See page 8

Supervisors OK church’s plans for big expansion

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Victory Christian Church’s future will include larger auditorium, more parking

VDOF putting county’s acorns to good use By Roslyn Ryan Editor

hen it comes to welcoming fall, most of us know exactly what to do. Falling leaves? Rake them up. Big fat pumpkins? Carve them up. Delicious fresh-made apple pies? Serve them up.

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But when it comes to one particularly plentiful part of the autumn season, most of us aren’t quite sure what to do. We’re talking here, of course, about acorns, those oak tree seeds so popular with squirrels, birds and deer. Walk a few steps into just about any wooded area, and you’ll likely find a surfeit of these capped curiosities scattered all over the ground. see Acorns > 3

Goochland implements voluntary water restrictions Contributed report

On Tuesday, Oct.10, 2017, Goochland County, along with the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, and Powhatan County are implementing voluntary water conservation measures. In accordance with Richmond’s James

River Regional Flow Management Plan, when water levels drop to 1,200 cfs (cubic feet per second) or 3 ½ to 3 ¾ feet in depth at the Westham Gauge, voluntary conservation measures are implemented. Voluntary compliance of area customers will assist water treatment plants in the city of Richmond, Chesterfield

County and Henrico County in providing water to all customers in the region while also meeting the James River Regional Flow Management Plan. During periods of voluntary water consee Water > 2

Goochland’s Victory Christian Church is good to grow. County Supervisors unanimously approved the Maidens Road Church’s proposed development plan on Oct. 3, clearing the way for the church’s long-range expansion plans. The expansion, which will eventually take the church from 4,000 square feet to 37,000 square feet will allow the church to accommodate its growing membership, said Pastor Mike Hennigan. The plans presented to Hennigan the board, which Hennigan said will be carried out of a period of at least three decades, include a 500 seat auditorium and parking for 18 vehicles. The project will also include more space for the church’s thriving food pantry, meeting and education spaces, and expanded gardens and walking paths. Although a few residents living near the property had expressed concerns about lighting and water usage during a community meeting last July, those issues had been addressed, see Church > 3

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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 neutered male hound, about 1 to 3 years old; a neutered male silver tabby cat, about 16 weeks old; a neutered male Siamese cat, 8-plus 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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INCIDENTS AND REPORTS The following is a selection of recent calls to the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office.

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Crozier Auxiliary once again serving up stew Stew Master Lloyd Minter brings his talent to annual event

its 11 annual stew fundraiser, and the famous Stew Master, Lloyd Minter, has once again agreed to make his delicious Brunswick Stew. This year’s Brunswick Stew and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Fire Contributed report House of Company 2 on River The Auxiliary at Crozier Road behind the Crozier Post Company 2 is preparing for Office. Those who would like th

to contribute to the bake sale are gratefully encouraged to do so (baked items can be dropped off on Friday, Oct. 27). The Bake sale starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and will feature plenty of pies, cakes, breads and cookies to choose from. Tickets for the Stew must be purchased in advance,

and the Stew cannot be picked up before 1 p.m. Tickets are available from any Auxiliary member, or those wishing to purchase stew may send a check for $8 per quart made out to Crozier Co. 2 Auxiliary to Auxiliary President Ann Casey at 1447 Cardwell Rd. Crozier VA 23039. Tickets will be sent by return mail.

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Goochland Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 5, located at 2710 Fairground Road, will be holding its 62nd Annual Gun Raffle and Bake Sale, on

Church continued from > 1 said Goochland Director of Community Development Jo Ann Hunter. The project was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission last month. Hennigan told board mem-

Acorns continued from > 1 You can’t eat them (well, you can, but processing them can be a bear and more trouble than most people are willing to endure), and while Pinterest offers a plethora of crafty uses for them, there is no need to break out the hot glue gun and glitter just yet. This season, the Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking 13 species of acorns or nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center to grow into tree seedlings that will become the forests of tomorrow. If you have acorns and/or nuts, they want them.

Nov. 18, with drawing for the raffle at 2 p.m. Tickets are $2 each and the first prize is a Beretta Outlander Shotgun or $500. Second prize is a Yeti

Tundra 75 quart cooler or $250. The Bake Sale will begin at 9 a.m. All vendors interested in participating are asked to call (804) 556-4135. A donation of $15 for vendor

space would be appreciated. Organizers are also seeking baked goods to sell. The bake sale and vendor booths are being organized by the Auxiliary of Company 5.

bers that all of the people who had worked on the expansion plans had worked hard to ensure their end result would be something that would enhance the surrounding area. “We’re really proud of it, proud to be part of Goochland, and we want to be good neighbors,” he said. While none of the board

members expressed any reservations about the expansion, District 2 representative Manuel Alvarez did comment on his impression of the church’s food pantry, a resource many in the county reportedly rely on to help keep food on their tables. “I don’t know how they do it, but they feed a lot of people in the county and this will be

very beneficial to their members, and to a lot of people in Goochland who need their help,” Alvarez said.

Virginia landowners interested in sharing their acorns/ nuts are asked to follow the following guidelines: Search yards and parking lots, but try to stay away from trees in the forest because there may be different species of trees nearby and the acorns/ nuts need to be sorted by species for proper planting. Place the acorns/nuts in a breathable sack or bag (no plastic, please). Try to keep as much trash such as sticks, leaves, and gravel out as possible. It doesn’t matter if acorns still have the caps on them or not. On the sack or bag, label the species and date of collection. Once the acorns/nuts are

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collected, place in a cool area until you are ready to drop them off at a VDOF office. Deliver your haul to a VDOF office by this Friday. The species the tree nursery needs this year include Black Oak, Black Walnut, Chinese Chestnut, Chestnut Oak, Live Oak, Northern Red Oak, Pin Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Southern Red Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Swamp White Oak, White Oak and Willow Oak. For more information, or for help identifying a tree before you collect the acorns/ nuts, call Nursery Forester Joshua McLaughlin at the Augusta Forestry Center, (540) 363-7000.

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NAACP to host forum Oct. 26 The Goochland Branch Chapter of the NAACP will be hosting a Candidate Forum entitled “Navigating in Perilous Times,” presenting the candidates seeking office for legislative representation in the 56th and the 65th districts. The forum will be held from 7 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 26, at the Goochland Recreational Center, located at 2415 Sandy Hook Road. During this event, all party representatives will have the opportunity to speak and address the audience. The moderator for the evening will be Mr. Sekou Shabaka. All candidates from all parties seeking the 7th District Congressional seat in 2018 will be given the opportunity to present their platform. For further information about this event, contact Mrs. Yvette McDermott Thomas at (804) 445-4633 or Mrs. F. Elaine Wadkins, at (804) 457-4059.

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The Cochrane Rockville Branch Library will be hosting a Financial Planning Market Update from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn what goes into a successful investment plan and how to set realistic, achievable investment goals. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 for more information.

Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library are as follows: Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.; and Mother Goose Storytime at 11:30 a.m. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information. Friday, Oct. 13 All are invited to join the Rotary Club of Goochland for their weekly meeting at 7:30

Goochland Courthouse area. Proceeds will fund the Brenda Simms Grant and educational programs in the Goochland County Public Schools. For more information, contact Sandra Barkley at (804) 556The Alpha Epsilon Chapter 6370. of DKG will be hosting its Family Storytimes at the annual Yard sale from 1 to 5 Cochrane Rockville Branch p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, and Library are held every Friday at from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 14. The sale will take place 10:30 a.m. Call (804) 749-3146 beside 3048 River Rd. in the for more information.

a.m. at the Richmond Country Club. This year’s theme is “Making a Difference,” and this week’s guest speaker will be Sally Graham with Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS The Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board have scheduled joint Town Hall Meetings in October as follows: Districts 1, Monday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. Fire Station 6, 4810 Three Chopt Road, Louisa Districts 4 & 5, Tuesday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. Hermitage, 1248 Hermitage Road, Manakin-Sabot Districts 2 & 3, Monday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Co. 5 Firehouse, 2710 Fairground Road, Goochland

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The Antioch Baptist Church Usher’s Ministry will present A Night Out For Family Fun & Dinner at 5 p.m. Admission will be $10 per person, and the menu will include spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert and a drink. The church is located at 4712 River Road West in Goochland. For more information, call (804) 5984167.

Antioch Baptist Church will host the ABC Annual Deacon and Deaconess 100 Men in Black and 100 Women in White program at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Adlai C. Allen of Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church and The Chief Cornerstone Choir and Ushers. The church is located at 4712 River Road West in Goochland. For more information, contact Deaconess Lorrett Waddy at The Galilee Baptist Church (804) 922-3840 for more inforMen’s Chorus will be celebrat- mation. ing its 36th Anniversary at 4 p.m., welcoming as musical guests the Zion Travelers Men’s Tuesday, Oct. 17 Chorus, Chosen and New Anyone interested in volGeneration. For more inforunteering at Goochland Free mation, call (804) 434 589Clinic and Family Services is 8817. urged to come to a Volunteer Orientation from 5 to 6 p.m. The Cochrane Rockville See Oct. 3 listing for more Branch Library will host a information. Poke Ball Habitat workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. for children LEGO Club at The ages 11 to 18, offering particiGoochland Branch Library will pants the opportunity to crebe hosting LEGO Club from ate a comfy Poke Ball habitat 6-7 p.m. for children age 5 to for their favorite Pokemon. 10. Participants are invited to Supplies will be provided, but enjoy a night of LEGO buildparticipants are encouraged to ing as Dr. Donnie McCullough bring their own as well. Call guides them through challeng(804) 749-3146 for more infores illustrating important prinmation. ciples of physics and engineering. Call (804) 556-4774 for The Youth of Gum Spring more information. United Methodist Church will host a Fall Festival from 11 Those interested in vola.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, unteering at Goochland Free located at 191 Cross County Rd Clinic and Family Services are in Gum Spring, featuring food, urged to attend the Volunteer games, pumpkins and more. Orientation from 5 - 6 p.m. See Proceeds benefit the 2018 Oct. 3 listing for more informaYouth Mission Trip. tion. Dover Baptist Church, located at 635 Manakin Road, will be hosting its popular annual Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and admission for children 10 and under is $5 each. For more information, call (804) 784-5681.

Thursday, Oct. 19 Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library are as follows: Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.; and Mother Goose Storytime at 11:30 a.m. Call see Calendar > 11

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OBITUARIES

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Obituaries HAZEL BARNES Hazel Barnes, 66, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 47 years, John Barnes, along with her three daughters and their spouses: Angela and Johnnie Asal of Farmville , Wendie and Chip Roumillat of Gretna, and Kimberly and Danny Valenza of Mechanicsville. She also had four grandchildren. Her loving kindness and smile will be deeply missed by many.

McJunkins (Mary). He was preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Ann. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann K. McJunkins; daughters, Susan Howard (Bill), Courtney Herzwurm (Keith); five grandchildren, Gabby, Mallory and Patrick Howard, Katlin and Orrin Herzwurm; and two great-grandchildren, Aven Ayers and Teagan Herzwurm. He was a long-time member of St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 215. Roy was a brickmason by trade and a member of Local Union 8SE. Roy was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War in the 7th Calvary Regiment. A memorial service was held at St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UMC on Wednesday, Oct. 4, with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Centerville Fire and Rescue, Company 3.

LESLIE HENLEY Leslie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juneâ&#x20AC;?Henley of Crozier, passed away in his home on Sept. 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl Henley; and three kids, Vincent, Stewart and Tamieka. Funeral services were held on Oct. 6, at Wilson & Associatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ANTHONY D. REID Funeral Services in Mr. Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? D. Reid, 57, departed Henley Richmond. this life on Sept. 27, 2017. He is survived by his son, Cameron Reid; and daughter, Stacey CHARLES H. JOHNSON Martin; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. Deacon Charles H. Johnson Sr., 75, of Glen and Mrs. Raymond Jenkins Jr. and Lillian Reid; Allen, formerly of Goochland, entered eter- sisters, Bonita and Cheryll Reid, Gail Johnson, nal rest on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at MCV Roslyn Woodson (Spencer) and Robbin Bryce Hospital. He was preceded in death by his (Sylvester); and brother, Robbie Dickerson parents, Charles Edward and Bernice Johnson; (Linda). A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and son, Kenneth Johnson. family and friends, among them, Carolyn Reid. He is survived by his devoted A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Oct. wife, Viola Gordon Johnson; 3, at Fauquier Baptist Church in Goochland. children whom he loved In lieu of flowers, donations can be made dearly, Shelia Ball (Bret) of to Fauquier Baptist Church. Arrangements by Randallstown, Maryland, Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland. Janice Boddie (Carl) of Winchester, Charles JUNO I. WHITBY Johnson Johnson Jr., Wayne Johnson Juno â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juneâ&#x20AC;? Imogene Cassell Whitby, 94, of and Bruce Johnson of Richmond; stepchildren, Richmond, passed away Oct. 4. She was born Carolyn Gordon, Antoinette Davis and Earman in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, one of seven children Gordon Jr.; 10 grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchil- born of John F. and Carrie Bell Hawkins. June dren, 21 great-grandchildren; devoted siblings, grew up in rural Tennessee William Johnson of Richmond, Evelyn Myles and years later, married and of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, Mamie Nash of moved to the Richmond Goochland, Joseph Johnson (Annie Mae) of area and continued raising Goochland, and Walter Johnson (Geraldine) her four children in this of Richmond; and a host of other relatives area. She was predeceased and friends. His remains rested at the Robert by her sisters, Thelma, May, Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland, where Margaret and Orene; and Whitby the family received friends on Friday, Oct. 6. brother, J.F. Hawkins Jr.; Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. and her sons, Jerry Neal, and Robert Glenn 7, at Fauquier Baptist Church in Goochland. Cassell Jr. She is survived by one brother, Interment church cemetery. Junior Hawkins of Rogersville, Tennessee; her daughter, Margaret â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beaâ&#x20AC;? Cassell Keffer and ROY E. MCJUNKINS JR her husband, Johnny of Goochland; and son, Mr. Roy E. McJunkins Jr., of Manakin-Sabot, Thomas Raye Cassell and his wife, Marie of passed away on Oct. 1, 2017, surrounded by his Madison Heights; 11 grandchildren, 26 greatimmediate family. He was the son of Roy E. see Obituaries > 16

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In wake of tragedy, Trump was leader we needed By Roslyn Ryan Editor

To put it politely, as I may have mentioned a time or two (or 200) in these pages, I have not historically been much of a Donald Trump fan. Of course, as I’ve grown older and (hopefully) a little wiser, I’ve come to see the lack of sense in judging anyone — presidents included — by what you see and hear in what has become an increasingly fractured and tribal media landscape, rife with entertainers posing as journalists and Internet-savvy provocateurs

hunting for clicks at the expense of both integrity and accuracy. So, while I say that I haven’t been a fan of Trump to this point in time, what I mean to say is that I have been largely unimpressed — and sometimes irked to the point of hairtearing — by the antics that he has often refused to leave behind on the campaign trail (didn’t much care for them there, either, but I suppose I could grudgingly find a way to see their efficacy in that setting). I never cottoned to Trump’s constant use of the words “trust me,” don’ love the taunting of North

Korea, and, while I am certainly open to the idea that many of the same practices that make a successful business can be used effectively in making a successful government, I would not have chosen him as the businessman to run the show. So, imagine the strange sensation I and probably many others felt when we turned on the television the other day and saw Donald Trump addressing the victims of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct 1. In the wake of that evil act, Trump offered solemn, measured words and a message of support and

unity. For once there were no sides to choose, no fights to pick, no bombastic points to drive home. In that moment, at least to me, he truly became a President. I’m not going to say that I’m abandoning all my gripes about Donald Trump, or that I am going to take back much of what I’ve said in the past. But it’s nice to know that the President many hoped was buried beneath Television Trump has finally emerged – even if just for a little while – when the country needed him most.

Disaster response offers proof of American resilience By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

After four consecutive hurricanes and a deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, our country is ready for some disaster relief. I’m not talking emergency responses

or federal assistance, but something more simple and basic. The country could use a break from the constant stream of disaster news and pending doom, and some Americans are expressing a feeling of crisis fatigue. Thankfully, the hurricane season is winding down, and, perhaps, Mother

Nature is ready to aim her fury elsewhere, but there are no guarantees. The natural disasters reminded us that crisis is just a weather forecast away, and things we thought were constant and safe can be taken in hours. But, the real impact of the recent disasters lies in the goodwill of

Americans who were willing to step up and help when a crisis arose. The government responses to the storms were almost immediate, and first responders provided safety and security to thousands in peril during the see Resilience > 10

Letter to the Editor Local family thanks community for support during difficult time

phone calls, sitting with the family Rev. Tommy Fleming and Emmaus Dear Editor, Baptist Church and the Robert Mealy The family of the late Adell and the abundance of cards! Your kindness was much appreci- funeral home. Winston Crawford would like to Sincerely, thank everyone for their condolenc- ated. The Crawford Family We would like to especially thank es and acts of kindness, including Goochland

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Searching for a way to end the bloodshed By Donnie Johnston Contributing Columnist

I’m not an ardent promoter of gun control, but something has to be done about these mass shootings. We may never know exactly why Stephen Paddock stood on the 32nd floor of a high-rise Las Vegas hotel and opened fire on the crowd at a music concert below, but this kind of thing has to stop. We worry about foreign terrorists, but we have plenty of nut cases right here among us. In this day and time, you don’t know who will pull out a gun and start blasting away indiscriminately. Schools, churches, nightclubs, open-air shows, college campuses: Nowhere we go is 100 percent safe from some lunatic. These wackos even drive their vehicles onto sidewalks in an effort to kill. Occasionally they leave a note or a manifesto, but most of the time we have no idea what sets these killers off, because more often than not, they take their own lives when cornered. Not that understanding the reason for one mass murder is going to help prevent another, because every killer has his own agenda. And the reasons are usually so varied and warped that we would never be able to predict which of some 300 million Americans is going off the deep end next. I have already heard several people blame the media for these shootings. The argument is that these killers want their 15 minutes of fame and newspapers and TV give it to them. Unfortunately, the media has a responsibility to cover the news, and when someone kills 59 people and injures 500 more, it is news. If see Violence > page 7

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Violence continued from > 6 people turned on the television or opened the newspaper and there was no story about the Las Vegas shooting, they would scream to high heaven that there was a media cover-up. The truth is that Americans want all

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest here. Americans love to play with guns ... It is the excitement of playing with a firearm that leads most of us to buy guns, not the need for protection. the gory details. We may be shocked and saddened about what happened, but we still want to know the facts. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of our culture. Of course, once again we start the guncontrol debate, trying to come up with some way to keep firearms out of the hands

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of lunatics. Fine. Who knew Paddock was a lunatic? According to reports, he had no criminal background or known mental-health issues. There was no reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even under limited gun control measures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to prevent him from legally buying a firearm. And even if he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy his guns legally, he could have bought them illegally. When Washington, D.C., banned guns, that city was, at least in some years, the murder capital of the country. It is like heroin. Just because it is illegal, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean users canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it. If there is a market, someone will provide the product. I own several guns. All except one are for hunting. None hold more than six bullets or shells. I support the constitutional right to bear arms, and a pistol or a shotgun for personal defense, I can understand. But I see no earthly reason why anyone in this country needs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or should be allowed to possess â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a semi-automatic weapon. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest here. Americans love to play with guns. They like the rat-a-tat-tat of rapid fire and using a semi-automatic weapon to knock down 100 tin cans in less than a minute. It is the excitement of playing with a firearm that leads most of us to buy guns, not the need for protection. The problem is that if you and I can buy

semi-automatic guns for play, others can buy them to kill. And we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the bad guys from the good guys. Then there is this business of being able to buy a stock that converts a semiautomatic weapon into an automatic one, as authorities say happened in Las Vegas. Yes, I know Paddock could have killed with a semi-automatic gun, but he could not have killed as many. Another important fact was that Paddock bought so many guns. If there was a national gun sale database, that might have sent up a red flag. As for self-defense, if you were in the crowd and packing a pistol for protection that night, what chance would you have of shooting the shooter 400 yards away? And if the government comes for us, it will do it in tanks, so semi-automatic rifles wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do us much good. There is no need to own semi-automatic weapons in this country. And all automatic upgrade kits should be totally banned. Yes, our forefathers gave us the right to bear arms, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t envision lunatics spraying bullets into a crowd of innocent people from a high-rise building. Enough is enough! Columnist Donnie Johnston writes for the Free Lance -Star in Fredericksburg.

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Goochland Education Foundation and GCPS award this year’s Strategic Innovation Grants Projects being funded focus on nature, music Contributed report

Last week, Goochland county school superintendent Jeremy Raley joined members of the GCPS Executive Leadership team to surprise the recipients of the 2nd annual Goochland Education Foundation Strategic Innovation Grants. These grants total nearly $15,000, including funding from between $400 and $2,700 for 12 separate grants, representing each school in the division. Goochland Strategic Innovation Grants were awarded based on a rigorous selection process that involved a committee of school, foundation, and community representatives. “We were beyond excited about the response we

received this year to our call for faculty and staff to apply,”, said Raley. “The Goochland Education Foundation worked hard to provide us with even more resources this year to recognize the work that our innovative teachers are doing to plant the seeds for continued deeper learning in every classroom, and we cannot wait to showcase this work at our 2nd annual Strategic Innovation Grant symposium in June.” Cyndy Brown, Goochland Education Foundation Executive Director, said she was excited to see the grants in action this year. “I am thrilled with the way the teachers responded to the Goochland Education Foundation’s challenge of ‘taking risks’ in order to reach new heights in innovative educational practices. All of the proposals reflected the GEF’s vision of visionary educational experiences that will

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help prepare the students for living and working in a fastchanging technological 21st century,” Brown said. The Goochland Strategic Innovation Grants will culminate in a professional development symposium in June of 2018, where winners of these grants will come together to share what they learned, collaborate on new ideas focused around deeper learning, and share how their risk-taking can be implemented in regular instructional programming.

The 2017-18 Strategic Innovation Grants In partnership with the Goochland Education Foundation, Goochland County Public Schools’ Strategic Innovation Grants program is designed to inspire and facilitate innovative, engaging instructional experiences for students. Last year, the program’s inaugural year, GCPS team members submitted eleven

grant proposals; seven were funded. This year 27 proposals came forward; 12 were awarded. The grant evaluation team was comprised of a representative stakeholder group, independent from school division employees: Richard Carchman, Chuck English, Glenda Hawk, Katrina Jones, and Kavis Winston. Cyndy Brown, Executive Director of the Goochland Education Foundation, oversaw the evaluation team’s work. The team worked collaboratively over the course of two long evenings to review and evaluate all 27 proposals. Teams whose projects were not awarded received feedback from the committee with the goal of resubmission during next year’s grant cycle. All five schools received grant funding for this year’s Strategic Innovation Grants program. The 2017-18 proposals awarded funding include: Byrd Cam - Jermelle

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five districts of Goochland County, including a showcasing of Goochland’s Courthouse Green. *** Debbie White, SFO, Goochland County Public Schools Director of Finance, was recently awarded the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School Business Officials International (ASBO International). The SFO Certification, a new certification by ASBO International, is granted to highly qualified individuals who fulfill multiple requirements, including demonstrating eligibility (through work experience and education), passing a comprehensive two-part exam that tests competency in accounting and school business management topics, and adhering to the ASBO International Certification Code of Conduct. White has served as the GCPS Director of Finance since 2012, during which see School Notes > 9

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skill and visibility as a Director of Finance is exceptional,” says Goochland superintendent Jeremy Raley. “Her work ethic and attention to detail in helping us to responsibly manage our funds are key ingredients in our overall success as a division.” The Association of School Business Officials International (www.asbointl. org) is a global professional association of more than 5,000 school business management professionals who are responsible for financial decisions in K–12 school districts, community colleges, universities, and state departments of education. Founded in 1910, it sets the standard for accountability, transparency, and integrity in school business management practices and provides professional growth opportunities and certification to advance the profession. For more information, visit www.asbointl.org.

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Post 215 guest has spent career working to recover, identify lost U.S. servicemen Contributed report

The American Legion Post 215 will host both the USO and Col. Paul A. Bethke as speakers at their Tuesday, Oct. 17, meeting. The USO representative will speak briefly of the services offered at Richmond International Airport to traveling service-

men and women as they pass through the airport. Col. Bethke, retired US Army, spent 38 years in his military and civilian career within the Department of Defense. He served over 11 years in positions directly supporting the search for, recovery and identification

of the remains of servicemen missing in action from our Nation’s past wars. He was arguably the department’s most knowledgeable and experienced expert, having worked at every level from performing field recoveries to developing policy for the POW/MIA recovery efforts.

The meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is open to all veterans. It is held at the Post Hall located at 3386 River Road in Goochland. Further information concerning the Post can be found on the organization’s website, www. goochlandamericanlegion. com.

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County announces Halloween events Contributed report

Get dressed up and join the GES PTA from Trunk or Treat from 5 – 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Goochland Elementary School track. Admission is $8 per car load for those who register in advance ($10 at the gate), or $4 per person ($5 at the gate). For more information, visit ges-se-blogspot. com or email gesptavoice@gmail.com. Interested in more Trick or Treating? All are invited to the Goochland Administration Building from 3:30-4:30 on Oct. 26 , where they will be able to go office to office. Finish out your Halloween-themed

events with the Goochland County Fall Festival on Oct. 28. This free event will be held at the Goochland Sports Complex from noon until 4 p.m. (The rain date for this event is Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2-6 p.m.). Parents can bake a pie for the apple pie contest, shop from local vendors, and enjoy some live music. Kids can participate in pumpkin painting, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, carnival games, a petting zoo, pony rides, and the costume contest at 1 p.m. For more information about these events, contact Goochland County Parks and Recreation at (804)556-5854.

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Fauquier Baptist Church will be hosting the 23rd Annual Jerry A. Allen Memorial Education and Scholarship Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, at the church, locat-

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of Virginia, and her theme will be “Creating a Positive Image for our Youth.” The God’s Children choir of County Line Baptist Church, featuring Alice Houchens, will be providing the music.

They helped to reopen closed schools, patch roofs, and do whatever was needed to assist the affected population. The stories of bravery and compassion we heard from Florida, Louisiana and Texas were still fresh in our minds when tragedy struck in Las Vegas. While it was more difficult to understand the reasoning that prompted such a senseless and singularly motivated attack, the reaction of everyday people assuming roles as heroes was no less impressive. Stories of Americans who displayed courage in the face of danger and death were the rule as thousands attempted to flee the attack of a mad man. Some made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save a fellow concert-goer, many of them unknown to each other until the last moments of their lives. It’s easy to not recognize the goodness and kind acts that surround us each day, and it’s unfortunate it takes natural disasters or mass shootings to reconfirm our belief in the goodness of our fellow man. Even with the timing, it’s a message that enables us to proceed with our lives fol-

lowing these disasters — the knowledge that there is someone there to lend a helping hand in our time of need. It’s also important to note these acts of compassion and charity don’t just take place when tragedy occurs. They occur daily in little known episodes of our lives and seldom are recognized or acknowledged. That makes no difference to the majority of Americans who treat their fellow citizens with respect and dignity and are always first to offer aid when it’s needed. Their motivation for selfless service is not prompted by a need for recognition or a sense of selfachievement. It’s a basic belief that decency and good will are valuable, and bending to help someone in need is noble. In the past few weeks we’ve seen the worst of circumstances confronting our nation, but we’ve also seen the best in the responses of our citizens and the sincerity of their response. And that reflects the true greatness and resilience of a country that refuses to fold in the face of adversity, and never forgets its citizens in time of disaster or crisis.

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Calendar continued from > 4 (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Friday, Oct. 20 Family Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library are held every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. The Cochrane Rockville Branch Library will be hosting Read 2 Rover from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This program provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to therapy dogs. Call or visit the library for more information or to register for this rewarding program. Call (804) 749-3146 for more information. Saturday, Oct. 21 The Goochland Branch Library will host Weaving for Beginners at from 1 – 3 p.m. for children ages 18 and up. Celeste Johnson will show participants the basics of weaving at this two-day workshop. The next session will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. Materials will be provided and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

The Cochrane Rockville Branch Library will be hosting the Make a Splash with Water Science! program from 11 a.m. to noon for children ages 3-10. Participants will enjoy getting hands-on with a variety of water-based activities and science experiements at this fun and educational program. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR All women are asked to wear white. Fauquier Baptist Church will be hosting the 23rd Annual Jerry A. Allen Memorial Education and Scholarship Service at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 2455 Dogtown Rd in Goochland. The guest speaker will be Rev. Kaiya Jennings, the first female director of Youth & Young Adults Ministries for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia, and her theme will be “Creating a Positive Image for our Youth.” The God’s Children choir of County Line Baptist Church, featuring Alice Houchens, will be providing the music.

Crafter’s wanted for the 27th Annual Short Pump Ruritan Club Craft Show on. This show will be held inside of Short Pump Middle School, at 4701 Pouncey Tract Road in Beulah Baptist Church in Glen Allen. For more information, or to get an application, Kents Store will be hosting a call (804) 387-6804 or email Singspiration starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will be a time suebzink@aol.com. of fellowship and sharing of talents, including singing, Sunday, Oct. 22 instrument playing and scripFauquier Baptist ture reading. The community is Church will be hosting its welcome to attend and join in. Annual Missionary Day/ Baptist Call (434) 589-2245 for more General Convention of Virginia information. Women’s Ministry at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 2455 Gum Spring United Dogtown Rd in Goochland. Methodist Church, located at The guest speaker will be Rev. 191 Cross County Rd in Gum Karen E. Harden, Pastor of Life Changing Ministries Spring, will host a Trunk or International in Goochland, Treat Family Event from 5:30and the theme will be “Prayer 7 p.m. Participants will enjoy for Unity In the Body of candy, the pumpkin patch, cosChrist,” (I Corinthians 12:1). tumes, baked goods, hot dog Music will be provided by dinners, a Halloween movie, Fauquier Baptist Church and more! The best trunk Gospel Chorus under the direc- will win the coveted Golden tion of Elder Kenyatt Smither. Pumpkin award.

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Brunswick Stew and Bake sale, and donations are gratefully accepted. For tickets, send a check for $8 per quart made out to “Crozier Co. 2 Auxiliary” to Auxiliary President Ann Casey at 1447 Cardwell Rd. Crozier, VA 23039, and tickets will be mailed back to you.

The Goochland Tea Party will present National American Family Radio Talk Show Host, Sand Rios at 7 p.m., at Goochland High School. The group will also hear from Congressman Dave Brat, Delegate Lee Ware and The Goochland Branch Friday, Oct. 27 Republican candidate John Library will host Weaving for Family Storytimes at the McGuire. All are invited to Beginners at from 1 – 3 p.m. for Cochrane Rockville Branch attend. children ages 18 and up. Celeste Library are held every Friday at Johnson will show participants The Goochland Branch 10:30 a.m. Call (804) 749-3146 the basics of weaving at this Chapter of the NAACP or visit the library at 16600 two-day workshop. Materials will be hosting a Candidate Pouncey Tract Road for more and refreshments will be proForum entitled “Navigating information. vided by the Friends of the in Perilous Times,” presenting Goochland Library. Call (804) Saturday, Oct. 28 the candidates seeking office 556-4774 or visit the library at for legislative representation in Crozier Co 2 Fire Auxiliary 3075 River Road West for more the 56th and the 65th districts. will have its 11th annual information. The forum will be held from 7 – 9 p.m.at the Goochland Recreational Center, located at 2415 Sandy Hook Road. During this event, all party representatives will have the opportunity to speak and address the audience. The moderator for the evening will be Mr. Sekou Shabaka. All candidates from all parties seeking the 7th District Congressional seat in 2018 will be given the opportunity to present their platform during the last 45 HAY & STRAW minutes. For further information about this event, conGreat quality Horse Hay • 804-492-9458 tact Mrs. Yvette McDermott 1ST CUT FESCUE FREE Thomas, Political Action ORCHARD GRASS 2ND CUT ORCHARD GRASS Chairman, at (804) 445-4633 MIXED GRASS or Mrs. F. Elaine Wadkins, Education Committee, Satisfaction guaranteed, or your bale will be replaced. Chairman, at (804) 457-4059. DELIVERY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Light refreshments will be 302 Putney Road Cumberland, VA 23040 Cell: 804-647-1984 email: rfhatcher1777@gmail.com served afterward.

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Goochland’s Curtis Fleming (16) closes in on Cumberland quarterback Darius Kyle (1) during the Bulldogs 49-7 win over the Dukes on Oct. 6. Fleming and the rest of the Bulldogs defense was relentless in their play, limiting the Cumblerand opportunities throughout the game and holding the Dukes to just one score.

Goochland flies past Cumberland in 49-7 final By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

Goochland jumped out to a fast start when the Cumberland Dukes came to town to test the 6-0 Bulldogs. The quick start, a stubborn defense and a gritty performance from second line players proved too much for the

Dukes in a 49-7 Bulldog win. “I’m pleased with the way we played and moved the ball on offense almost at will,” coach Joe Fowler said after the game. “We wanted to throw the ball a little more than we did, but it seemed like every time we ran the ball, we had success. And the defense played great again.”

Jasper Carter quick stepped through a gap created by an improving offensive line and galloped 48 yards for the first Bulldog score with only seconds off the first quarter clock. After Cole Nuckols picked a Darius Kyle pass, Bulldog quarterback Devin McCray found Nuckols for an 11-yard touchdown strike.

Cumberland answered that score with a 73-yard pass completion from Kyle to Keyshawn Diming resulting in the Dukes’ only score of the evening. Still in the first period, Quincy Snead added the Bulldogs next touchdown with an 11-yard run that made the score 21-7. McCray recorded his sec-

ond touchdown pass when Jasper Carter took a short completion and rambled 27 yards for the score. McCray completed four passes for 70 yards for two touchdowns as the Bulldogs recorded their seventh win of the season. Carter got his second rushing touchdown of the night when he broke a 57-yard run

for a touchdown in the second period. “It was great having Jasper back,” Fowler said. “We wanted to play him last week, but we decided to give him another week and he really had a spark out there tonight. We’re glad to have him back. We are going see Football> 13

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Roundup: Goochland takes down Nottoway 3-0 By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

The Goochland Bulldogs girls volleyball team played just one match over the past week, on Oct. 3 as they headed out to Nottoway for a James River District matchup. The Bulldogs didn’t mess around with the Cougars, dispatching their opponent in three sets by scores of 25-9, 25-21 and 25-19. Alexis Wiggins had 16 kills, six digs and three blocks for the Bulldogs. Maddie Goff had 11 kills and eight digs, while Trinity Wonderling had 35 assists, seven digs and three kills. Goochland improved to 15-2 and are on a 10-match winning streak. The Bulldogs haven’t lost a set since the Virginia Volleyball Showcase on Sept. 2 when they lost in two sets to Massaponax. “I’m really happy with our record and the outcomes of our previous matches,” coach Jennifer Erixon wrote in an email. “We are always building during practices and matches to be better than we are. The girls are driven to maintain a certain level of play during each match. We set goals, change up offensive plays and focus on all-around team attitude during our play.” Erixon wrote that her ideals of self-discipline and self-accountability are being heeded well by her Bulldogs, as she is consistently telling her team to do their best at all times. “We have grown a lot this season, both as a team and as individuals,” she wrote. “We have a few more weeks to go and they will only get harder and require more focus, intensity and

Football continued from >12 to need him to have big nights like this.” King finished the first half scoring with a 12-yard run making the halftime score 42-7.

determination, all of which my girls are capable of. I can’t wait to see how far they go.” Goochland hosted Buckingham on Oct. 10 and will travel to Cumberland on Oct. 12. After those two matches, the Bulldogs will have four matches remaining in the season to get sharp for their playoff run. The James River District tournament begins on Oct. 28.

FOOTBALL The Benedictine Cadets football team continued their season on the road against Georgetown Prep on Oct. 7. It didn’t go as the Cadets would have liked. Jalen Hampton of Georgetown Prep rushed for three touchdowns, from two yards, 15 yards and 43 yards, to lead the Hoyas past Benedictine 28-9. Benedictine quarterback Jay Woolfolk was also picked off by Thomas Muldoon of the Hoyas and returned that interception 73 yards for a score. One of Hampton’s touchdown runs followed in the first quarter and the Cadets were quickly in a 14-0 hole. Woolfolk found Tennyson for a 66-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, but the Cadets weren’t able to close the gap any further. Benedictine has lost two of its last three as the team enters its bye week. The Cadets will next play on Oct. 21 at home against Woodberry Forest at noon.

The Bulldogs took advantage of the lead to allow some reserve players to get valuable playing time during the second half. Coach Joe Fowler said it’s important to get these players game experience, and allow some young players to get experience.

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Goochland’s Maddie Goff (15) puts a spike over the net against Maggie Walker Governor’s School earlier this season. Goff had 11 kills and eight digs in the Bulldogs most recent win, a 3-0 sweep of nottoway on Oct. 3.

MLB Goochland native and Goochland High School graduate Justin Verlander was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Houston Astros on Sept. 1. Since joining the Astros, Verlander has proved it was a wise move for the American League Western Division champions, as he allowed just 17 hits, four runs and struck out 43 batters in five regular season appearances with

Houston for a total of 34 innings. Two of those games, Sept. 22 and Sept. 12, both against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Verlander tossed shutouts in a combined 15 innings of work. Most recently in the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, Verlander shined once again. He pitched Game 1 of the series

on Oct. 5, an 8-2 win for the Astros. Verlander went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and struck out three hitters. In Game 4 on Oct. 9, Verlander made a relief appearance and allowed one run on one hit, a home run, and walked two batters in two and two-third innings of work. He earned the decision for Houston in the 5-4 series clinching win over Boston.

“Those kids practice so hard every single day and they give us great looks every week, and it was great for them to get the opportunity to get on the field for an extended period of time tonight,” Fowler said. Freshman Kameron Holman took full advantage of the opportunity on

offense and defense. The freshman scored on a 35-yard run in the fourth quarter and provided several key tackles on defense from his position in the Bulldog secondary. “It was first touchdown of the season and it was a great opportunity for me,” Holman said following

the game. “A lot of freshman would like to be in the same position. I’m the only freshman on the varsity,” he added. Holman said the scoring run came easier than he expected. “It was good blocking so I just had to make one move.”

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