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Volume 63, Number 43 • November 1, 2018
GHS student shares memories of time at annual leadership event. See page 10 G
County’s schools all fully accredited Contributed report
According to information provided by Goochland County Public Schools, all five of Goochland’s public schools have been rated as fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education under the newly created school accreditation standards. These accreditation ratings are based on the results of the 2018 Standards of Learning tests, and are designed to assess school performance based on school quality indicasee Schools > 3
Fire chief warns of downed wire danger
Rockin’ the river
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
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upporters of Goochland Parks — and those who just love a good time — are set to gather at the county’s Tucker Park on Maidens Road this Saturday for the inaugural Goochland River Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Featuring food trucks and local brews, as well as activities, vendors and demonstrations, the event is free and open to all, though donations to support the Friends of Goochland Parks’ efforts are appreciated. Local musical acts performing will include The Atkinsons, (right) Harley Boone, and Adam Beason. For more information, visit www.friendsofgoochlandparks.com/
It is perhaps one of every driver’s worst nightmares: you’re in an accident, and suddenly realize that you’ve made contact with a power pole. Even worse, the lines have come down and are near—or even on—your vehicle. According to Goochland County Fire-Rescue Chief Bill MacKay, the best course of action in this situation is almost always to remain in the vehicle. “Unless the vehicle is on fire, stay in the vehicle,” MacKay Contributed photos
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