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Members of the Goochland County Garden Club recently gathered for a festive tea party to share memories and celebrate the group’s 80th anniversary.
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The Goochland County Garden Club recently marked its 80th anniversary with a joyous gathering that saw members both celebrating the club’s cherished past and toasting its future. The club, which still boasts a dedicated group of members, continues to take part in beautification efforts
As the Goochland County Board of Supervisors embarks on what promises to be an eventful year, the group will have a familiar face at the helm. On Jan. 2, the Board voted unanimously to elect District 2 Supervisor Manuel Alvarez Jr. as chairman and District 1 Supervisor Susan F. Lascolette as vice chair for 2019. Alvarez is serving as the board’s chairman for the second time. He most recently held the post in 2014. He succeeds District 5 Supervisor Ken Peterson in the position. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Goochland County as Chair of the county board of supervisors,” said Alvarez. “I would like to thank Supervisor Peterson for his leadership over the past year and the Board of Supervisors for having trust in me to serve again as Chairman.