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Volume 63, Number 42 • October 25, 2018
Contemplating retirement, dad’s forecast for future in Florida is hazy. See page 6
County’s Fall Festival set for Saturday
Pet Lovers pays tribute to Dickson
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Contributed report
At their recent 2nd Annual “Shuck Your Paws Off” Oyster Roast, Goochland Pet Lovers celebrated the vision of their founding member, Becky Dickson, by unveiling a portrait that will hang in the new Goochland Animal Shelter. Dickson was the visionary for the new Goochland Animal Shelter, and led the formation of Goochland Pet Lovers, a 501c3 charity tasked with raising $1.5 million to enable the county to construct a state-of-the-art rescue and adoption shelter. Dickson was Goochland County Administrator from 2009-2016, and passed away in 2017. The portrait unveiling was done as an expression of gratitude to Dickson, as the Pet Lovers announced that the $1.5 million goal had been met. The Oyster Roast, held at the Deep Run Hunt Club on Friday, Oct. 5, enjoyed an attendance of over 300 people, and was successful in raising $35,000 for the Animal Shelter. While the initial goal for construction of the shelter has been met, Goochland Pet Lovers will continue to raise funds
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The nonprofit Goochland Community Cats offers food and veterinary care for county’s feral cats.
Wild, but also wanted Local group working F to protect Goochland’s feral cat population By Roslyn Ryan Editor
or many people, feral cat colonies — the kind that can sometimes be found behind grocery stores and restaurants, or in abandoned buildings — are a problem with few humane solutions. Considering the cats to be a nuisance or even a health hazard, business owners and others often attempt to shoo the animals away or have see Cats > 5
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Goochland County will be hosting its always anticipated annual Fall Festival this Saturday, and while the location has changed the event still promises plenty of fall-themed enjoyment for attendees of all ages. The free festival, which will be held this year at Goochland Elementary School (3150 River Road) from noon to 4 p.m., will once again feature live music, games and contests, including the alwayspopular costume competition. The rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Oct. 28, from 2 – 6 p.m. For more information, contact the county Parks and R e c r e a t i o n Department at (804) 5565854, or visit the department’s website at www. goochlandva. us/236/ParksRecreation.
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