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Neighbors work to keep Goochland man hauling By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Hazel Fleming’s neighbors think the world of him — and they aren’t afraid to say so. This was made perfectly clear on the evening of March 7, as speaker after speaker approached the podium during that evening’s Goochland County Planning Commission meeting. They had come that night to ask the commissioners to vote in favor of a conditional use permit (CUP) that would allow Fleming to continue operating the hauling business he has for the past 30 years from his property on 1701 Manakin Rd. “You could not ask for a better neighbor,” said Orlando Duke, who described Fleming as unfailingly considerate and respectful of those living near his property. Another neighbor described Fleming as one the hardest working men she had ever known, and said he never failed to go out of his way to help someone in need.

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The Rotary Club of Goochland recently participated in a multi-club effort to raise $22,500 to purchase a “new” 12-passenger van to transport students attending the Faison School to off-campus school outings and educational opportunities. The Faison School provides education, therapy and training for children and adults with autism.

Residents urged to be mindful of leash laws as weather warms Contributed Report

As April 1 approaches, Goochland County is reminding all residents of the County’s leash law. Goochland’s leash law prohibits animals from running at

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Alvis takes part in Caring for Kindergartners event Sydney Alvis of Maidens was recently one of more than 100 Coastal Carolina University student athletes who spent the morning reading stories to 16 Horry County, South Carolina, elementary schools as part of the United Way of Horry County Caring for Kindergartners

program. Upon completing the book “How Full Is Your Bucket?”, the young students were able to put the lessons they learned on display by drawing pictures and creating their own greeting cards to be distributed to elderly, homebound citizens throughout Horry County.

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obtain the CUP. While the commissioners remained mum on the topic, county planner Greg Garrison did confirm later in the proceedings that there had been just one complaint. To Herman Fleming, who also lives nearby, forcing Fleming to go through the process and threatening his livelihood simply doesn’t make sense, particularly with regard to some of the rules the CUP imposes. “If you’re going to shut down his business on Sunday, shut down everybody’s business,” Fleming said. After a brief discussion, the commissioners ultimately voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the request for the CUP.

continued from >1 The CUP that Fleming is seeking would require that the number of trucks on the property be limited to 10, screening be installed on the property, and repair work be done out of sight, all conditions he has agreed to. The reason Fleming needs the permit in the first place, however, has several of his neighbors seeing red. Pam Ottley, who owns a farm directly across from Fleming’s property and says he has helped her countless times over the years, told commissioners that she heard that it was a complaint from a single individual that had forced the county to insist that Fleming

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The Goochland County Animal Shelter has temporarily relocated to the County’s Central High School Cultural and Educational Complex located at 2748 Dogtown Road, in Goochland. The temporary Animal Shelter will operate at the rear of the Central High School Complex until the new shelter is completed. Citizens can continue to contact the Animal Shelter by calling (804) 556-5302. The shelter currently has the following pets available to a good home: A sweet and lovable neutered male hound, about 2-4 years old; a neutered male Pit, about 2-4 years old; and a spayed female brown tabby, about 6 months 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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Woman’s Club fashion show Saturday The GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held this Saturday, March 30, at

the Hermitage Country Club, featuring raffles and vendors. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the fashion show at 11:30 a.m.

followed by lunch. Tickets are $35 and are available online at www. http://thegoochlandwomansclub.weebly.com/.

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lic facilities is a standardized practice in all of Goochland’s neighboring localities and is one that is designed to allow for the safe and courteous use of all public and park facilities by dogs and their owners. Failing to follow the ordinance may result in a Class 4 misdemeanor conviction for the owner as well as court fines and fees totaling up to $250. Since the adoption of the ordinance, Animal Protection has worked to implement its enforcement, including working with General Services and Parks and Recreation to install signage and verbiage in parks and public spaces. In the com-

ing weeks, the County’s efforts to educate the public will increase through the development and placement of additional and more prominent signage in all County parks. Additionally, the County is working to specifically locate, design, and construct two dog parks, at Hidden Rock and Tucker Park, to allow for some off-leash enjoyment and socialization for dogs and their owners. The County’s goal in this effort is to ensure compatible and courteous experiences in all County facilities, for dogs, their owners, and all other facility users.

continued from >1 timeframe. In addition to the standardized leash law, the County’s ordinance also mandates that dogs be leashed in all public facilities including school sites and parks – yearround. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors in November of 2015, the ordinance was enacted after strong input and feedback from citizens who had experienced off leash dogs in parks such as Hidden Rock and Tucker Park, respectively. The ordinance requiring the leashing of animals in pub-

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Commission gives go-ahead for towing operation at former Company 6 station New owner of Broad Street site denies claim he plans to create a ‘junkyard’ there By Roslyn Ryan Editor

The building that once served as the Company 6 Hadensville Fire and Rescue station could finally be getting a new occupant. Earlier this month, James E. Sumrell received approval from the county Planning Commission to move forward with plans to open a towing and auto repair operation at 4746 Broad Street Road.

Sumrell is the owner of Bumpass Towing, and already operates similar facilities in Louisa and Powhatan. In order to open the Goochland location, he will need to secure a conditional use permit (CUP) and meet specific guidelines including screening of the property and restricting the number of vehicles stored there to less than 30. Sumrell told members of the Planning Commission hearing his CUP request that the property, which he recently purchased, offers him fast access to Interstate 64 and allows him to respond quickly when he receives calls from law enforcement about an accident. While Sumrell told commissioners that he had no

intention of turning the property into a junkyard or salvage operation, those who live near the site said they remained skeptical. Several residents urged commissioners to deny Sumrell’s request, including Goochland resident Lena Taylor. “The community could use that property a whole lot better than to use it as a junkyard,” Taylor said, explaining that she and others had appreciated Company 6 allowing residents to use the space to hold community meetings years ago. The property has been vacant since 2017, when Company 6 moved out of the cramped space and into a brand new, 12,000 square foot facility just across Route 250.

Casey Speas, the realtor who handled the sale to Sumrell, told commissioners that the location had been considered as the site of both a restaurant and a day care center at various times, but that neither of those ideas had proved feasible. While pleading his case, Sumrell urged commissioners to consider his other locations, including the former eyesore he previously renovated in Powhatan. “That’s what I do,” Sumrell said. “I take these properties, clean them up, and make then pretty.” The next step for the proposed project will be to go before the county Board of Supervisors, who will issue the final decision on the CUP.

Faith-based choir will perform at Bethel Church on Sunday Contributed report

Hanover Harmony, a community choir from Ashland/ Hanover, will be in concert at 3 p.m. on March 31 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Oilville. Hanover Harmony was formed in January, 2017, with a charter group of seven members, and has quickly grown to over twenty faithful participants. They are a Christian

faith-based group with representatives from many churches, and feature a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life joined by a love of God and country. They have a strong appreciation for the joy of choral singing and a desire to share it with the community. Their music selections are primarily sacred anthems and hymns, along with patriotic songs and other popular

go to United Methodist Women Missions. The church is located at 191 Cross County Road, in Gum Spring (the big brick church near Rt. 250 off of 522.

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musical favorites. Following the concert there will be a reception in the fellowship Hall. A “loveoffering” will be received for Hanover Harmony musical ministry to the surrounding communities. Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 1981 Cardwell Road, Oilville. Visit the website at www.betheloil. org for further directions.

Gum Spring UMC to hold craft and bake sale Gum Spring United Methodist Church will be the site of the United Methodist Women’s upcoming Spring Craft & Bake Sale from 9 a.m.

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Annual garden tour will highlight county gems Contributed report

The nation’s only statewide house and garden tour will soon showcase three distinctly historic and awe-inspiring neighborhoods in the Richmond metropolitan area, including four properties located on Sabot Hill Plantation in Manakin-Sabot. Each home on the tour, held as part of Historic Garden Week from April 27 to May 4, will fea-

ture flower arrangements created by garden club members and visitors will enjoy exploring the home’s landscapes and beautiful interiors. “The mission of the Richmond Tour is to preserve Virginia’s spring time tradition of opening up the area’s finest homes and gardens,” said Lisa Brennan, one of the Chairs of the program. “We are excited

this year to welcome visitors and give them an up-close view of Richmond’s history and varying landscapes, from urban to pastoral.” Since its inception in 1927, Historic Garden Week has continued to raise money to fund the restoration and preservation of the Commonwealth’s significant historic public gardens. It’s the state’s largest ongoing vol-

unteer effort and is estimated to have had a cumulative impact of $425 million on the state’s economy over the last 45 years. Tickets to the tours and luncheon at The Country Club of Virginia are available now online at www.vagardenweek.org. The tour of the Manakin-Sabot area homes will offer visitors a taste of Goochland County’s rolling hills and picturesque

countryside. Rich in history, this tour will include Sabot Hill, a Georgian-style mansion with formal gardens that are more than 1,000-years-old. The current residence is in the same location as the original 1850s residence but was rebuilt in 1937 after a fire destroyed it in the 1920s. Ben Dover Farm, built in 1853 and of Italianate design,

and National historic landmark and Thomas Jefferson’s childhood home, Tuckahoe Plantation, are also on the tour. Tickets for each tour day are $45 in advance, $55 day of the tour, and $20 for single-site admission. For more information, visit www.vagardenweek.org or https://www.facebook.com/ HistoricGardenWeekinVA/

Community Calendar Wednesday, March 27 Gum Spring United Methodist Church will host “Wonderful Wednesday, A Community Feast” and “Mission Friends.” Each month (typically the last Wednesday of the month), a Family Style Dinner will be provided for

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everyone. All are invited to bring their family, friends, and neighbors, and there is no charge. Dinner is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Also that evening, Mission Friends will be held for elementary age children. Each month, during the Wonderful Wednesday Feasts, Mission Friends will meet. Each meeting will begin with a short Bible lesson and a small mission project for those in the community and beyond. The church is located at 191 Cross County Road, in Gum Spring (the big brick church near Rt. 250 off of 522). Goochland Parks and Recreation will partner with Swift Creek School of Equitation for Youth Horseback Riding lessons for children ages 5 to 11. Participants will learn to groom, tack, and ride. Lessons are available for all experience levels, with jumping instruction available for advanced students.

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Transportations to Swift Creek School of Equitation is available for students at Goochland and Randolph Elementary. Lessons will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Swift Creek School of Equitation. This is a 5-week class, and the cost to participate is $175. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

School! This class is designed to teach yoga to elementary school children through creative games, stories, and poses, while encouraging students to practice breathing with movement. This is a four-week course, and the cost to participate is $45. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

about the natural life in the park. Transportation will be provided from the Goochland Sports Complex. This program will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the cost to participate is $10. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

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Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library are as follows: Toddler - 10 a.m.; Preschool - 10:45 a.m.; Mother Goose 11:30 a.m. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

Gum Spring United Methodist Church is offering free coffee and donuts on the first Thursday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. This is a drive-thru event, with no need to get out of the car. The church is located at 191 Cross County Friday, April 12 Road, in Gum Spring (the big The Rotary Club of brick church near Rt. 250 off Goochland will welcome guest of Rt. 522. speaker Tim Hightower, former NFL player. The meetFriday, April 5 ing starts at 7:30 a.m. at the The Rotary Club of Richmond Country Club and Goochland will welcome guest all are welcome. speaker Ken Peterson, who is on the Goochland County Saturday, April 13 Board of Supervisors. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. at The Goochland Family the Richmond Country Club YMCA will host their annuand all are welcome. al Easter Egg Hunt at noon, and all are welcome to enjoy games, crafts and prizes. The Saturday, April 6 Goochland YMCA is located The Mizpah Faith Walkers at 1800 Dickinson Road in Relay For Life of Goochland Goochland.

Goochland Parks and Recreation will partner with Swift Creek School of Equitation for Teen Horseback Riding Lessons for children ages 11-18. Participants will learn to groom, tack, and ride. Lessons are available for all experience levels, with jumping instruction available for advanced students. Transportations to Swift Creek School of Equitation is available for students at Goochland Middle and High Schools. Lessons will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Swift Creek School of Equitation. This is a five-week class, and the cost to participate is $175. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

Saturday, March 30 The GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at the Hermitage Country Club, featuring raffles and vendors. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the fashion show at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Tickets are $35 and are available online at www.http://thegoochlandwomansclub.weebly.com/.

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Goochland Parks and Recreation will be taking a Thursday, March 28 trip to Powhatan State Park! Goochland Parks and Participants ages 12 and up will Recreation’s Yoga for Kids is spend the morning exploring returning to Byrd Elementary the parks trails and learning team invites all to join them

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bowl America Short Pump as they aim to Strike Out Cancer. Those who wish to participate are asked to register their teams by March 15. All ages and bowling skill levels welcomed. In addition to bowling, there will be a Silence Cancer Silent Auction, 50/50 Cash Chances, Wishing Wells, Spin the Wheel opportunities, Purple Ribbon Bake Sale, Luminaria Recognitions, and more. All are welcome, even if they do not bowl! For more information, see the Relay For Life web site at www.relayforlife.org/goochlandva.

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Water, water everywhere— but can trees really drown? By Virginia McCown Contributing Writer

Can trees drown? Yes, they sure can. As spring moves closer, we might witness a few favorites in our yards that simply won’t come back. By the summer months, we’ll have a better idea of our losses caused by too much rain. When folks talk about their trees “drowning” they usually mean the tree roots have been waterlogged for weeks or even months. Tree roots need oxygen. Too much water will eventually kill the roots. “Yes, plants can certainly suffer and even die during periods of extended wet weather or poorly drained soil,” says Jay Wilkerson, horticulturist for the Town of Farmville. “While we cannot control our weather, we can use a few techniques to avoid drowning plants.” Central Virginia is laden with heavy clay soil so amending it with a soil conditioner before planting can help, says Wilkerson. A soil conditioner is not a fertilizer but a mix-

ture of organic and inorganic matter. Commercial soil conditioners such as LeafGro are available for purchase from nurseries. It’s not completely compost, but it’s not peat moss. “Peat moss tends to hold a lot of moisture and would be best used in sandy soils that need help with moisture retention rather than drainage,” advised Wilkerson.

Location, Location, Location! Choose wisely. Is the planting site in a low laying depression that collects standing water after a rain? Are you planting near a downspout or gutter or a runoff area? “There are times when we have to plant in a less than ideal area,” says Wilkerson. “In which case, I usually plant the root ball an inch or two above grade.” Never plant new trees or shrubs below grade because that will collect a lot of excess water and be very slow to dry out.” For further instruction

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Invest in the future Certain trees and shrubs can tolerate wet soil better than others. Bald cypress, willows, birch, poplar and some oaks will tolerate wet soil. On the other hand, fruit and nut trees prefer well drained soil and don’t tolerate boggy soils. “Since growing an orchard is an investment in time that will take years to mature, it is probably best to choose a location with full sun and good

drainage,” advised Wilkerson. Always avoid excess mulching particularly overloading it around the bases of trees.

The Waiting Game “All we can do now is be patient and give things plenty of time to break dormancy this spring,” says Wilkerson. “I’m sure certain perennials and even some shrubs will be lost but I do not expect it to be catastrophic.” Established and especially native plants are surprisingly resilient. Fingers crossed! In gardening we plan for the worst and hope for the best. Virginia McCown is a master gardener living in Central Virginia along with her garden and assorted creatures both great and small.

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Dinner for doggy? Not exactly By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

e’ve all been there. The waiter arrives with your food and you immediately realize the portions are enormous and you’ll never be able to finish that over-packed plate. No big deal. When everyone is finished eating, you politely ask for a doggie bag to take home leftovers that are more likely to end up in your stomach than your canines. Easy, peasy, right? True enough unless you have kids from another generation. “He means a to-go box,” my daughter quickly told the server. Minutes later, my uneaten portions came back to the table in a neatly-foiled box, packaged perfectly for the ride home. “Why do you call that a doggie bag?” one of my children asked. It suddenly hit me that the term doggie bag was foreign to them -- as a bitcoin is to me -- a remnant of days gone by when subtlety ruled and Emily Post reminded us that humans don’t take leftovers home from a restaurant. Now, I’m not sure about manners, but it always seemed odd to me that people asked for doggie bags when it was more than obvious the leftovers were for them. But, it seems, at some point in our evolving culture, the thought of wrapping or handling leftovers and sticking them in your pocket

became offensive, and people felt a need to invent the doggie cover story. I learned that what I considered a true piece of American culture was actually invented by Romans who regularly wrapped leftovers and took them home for later enjoyment. But, in modern times, the practice is truly American. The doggie bag became an American institution during World War II when food shortages were real and people didn’t waste much to ensure a united front against the enemy. Restaurants routinely provided customers with bags with cute names like Bones for Bowser or Don’t Forget Fido and cute pictures of cocker spaniels. You heard me right. Cocker spaniels once held the same position of popularity as today’s Labrador Retriever, but that’s an observation that can wait for another column. So, when did doggie bags become to-go boxes? I’m not sure but it somehow seems like a logical progression to me, an see Dinner > 7

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Spring is best time to get out and enjoy Goochland By Roslyn Ryan Editor

I have a confession to make, although to those who already know me this will come as no surprise: I am not a fan of winter. That general dislike runs pretty much the whole gamut of things related to the season, from cold weather to less daylight to naked trees (no, I don’t hate Christmas, but I would certainly be in favor of moving it to July). This year, right around the start of February, I found a small measure of solace in playing recordings of birds singing in the forest while I worked at my desk, and for a few blissful minutes I managed to forget the cold, gray weather outside. Yes, perhaps this is a bit extreme — I’ll admit that. But I’m also sure I’m not the only person in this neck of the woods who was more than a little excited these past few weeks to see the first true signs of spring popping up. As it often happens, it’s easy to miss the signs at first. But then, suddenly, it’s as if the trees simply can’t wait another second to burst forth and everything begins greening and blooming with abandon. Here in Goochland, with so many beautiful recreational spots, getting out and enjoying the spring could not possee Spring > 7

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Dinner continued from >6 attempt to mean what we say rather than sugarcoat a request. I’m not sure what motivates us to offer such minor deceptions as calling a leftovers container a doggie bag. Even more confusing, why would anyone want to conceal their desire to eat the food they purchased in the privacy of their own home. I’d like to think I’m above the pressures that those old customs could present, and I never felt embarrassed to ask for a doggie bag, or provide one for that matter. During my 10-year career

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as a bartender at the Tobacco Company, I saw customers regularly leave the restaurant with one of those coated white bags with the cute puppy emblazoned on the outside. I also saw the most refined of patrons stuffing rolls into their purse or pocket. The doggie bag seemed more, let’s say, mannerly. I quickly realized you sometimes have to let go of the past, and, from now on, I’ll request a to-go box and leave with the same leftovers assured I have offended or misled no one, or appeared more like a dinosaur than a rapping dad. I had more trouble explain-

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ing the reasoning of why people would request doggie bags for food that was clearly intended for them. They couldn’t understand why someone would be embarrassed to ask for containers to take home food. And, come to think of it, neither can I. It goes to prove you learn something new every day, and one is never too old to change. My kids seemed relieved I had retired the term’s usage, but quickly decided to dig deeper. “We’re glad you got that straight, Dad, but why do you call the grocery store Safeway?” I had no answer.

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Spring continued from >6 sibly be easier. Thanks to the work of the county’s amazing Parks and Recreation staff, Goochland residents have their choice of seven different parks to enjoy, all of them beautifully maintained with various amenities for all ages to enjoy. There also are so many lovely winding roads to travel— windows rolled down, of course, to enjoy the fresh air — and so many reminders of why keeping Goochland predominantly rural is a worthwhile goal indeed. I hope to see plenty of our wonderful readers out and about as we celebrate spring and enjoy the wellearned reward for having slogged through another long winter. I ll be out there for sure, smelling as many flowers as I can and reveling in the sounds of the birds I no longer need an internet connection to hear.

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Boys soccer surges past Buckingham 3-1 By Nick Vandeloecht, Sports Editor

OOCHLAND – Matthew Lewis emerged ahead of his Buckingham pursuers. He received the kick from Goochland teammate Nick Lowery, and he looked to match up against the goalie in front of him. The ball seemed to get away from him near the post. Lewis reached out with his foot and brought the ball right back. He maneuvered around to the right side. “I just made a good run to the sideline, able to stay onsides, keep the defender behind me so he couldn’t get in front of me, able to take it in, keep him behind me,” Lewis said. “I felt him coming up on my side, did a little move, placed it.” Lewis sent the ball into the net to elevate Goochland into the lead. “I came out in the second half with the mentality of: we’ve got to beat this team,” Lewis said. “There’s no way we’re gonna lose.” Three second-half goals ultimately carried the Bulldogs past visiting Buckingham 3-1 in Wednesday night’s competitive duel. “Buckingham definitely has a way better team right now – they definitely put pressure on us the whole first half, and then in the second half I just told the guys to calm down and…instead of [Buckingham] being the aggressors we became aggressive and then we started playing our game,” Goochland head coach Jaime Lopez said. “It took a little bit, but we got it together at the end.” After they gave up a goal on an arching kick by Buckingham’s Emmanuel Whittington with less than two minutes remaining before halftime, the Bulldogs opened the new half by zipping at fullspeed towards the goal with Caleb Moyer finishing off the drive to tie the match at 1-1. Lewis outdueled Buckingham’s defenders to notch the go-ahead mark for a 2-1 lead, and the speedy Hunter Willms, after seeing several of his shots sail past or over the goal earlier in the game, broke through on a fiery kick that zipped the ball into the lower left corner of the net to give his team the insurance goal. The Bulldogs’ 3-0 second-half helped them overcome multiple near-misses throughout the contest. “We’ve just got to learn how to finish,” Lopez said. “It’s just a work in progress.” Willms, Lowery and Jacob Hayward each contributed an assist in Wednesday’s game. “As a team we could’ve played a little bit better – me personally, I could’ve played a lot better,” Lewis said of Wednesday’s game. “But I believe, we get some things going, we’ll be able to pick it up in the next few games.”

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Above: Goochland’s Matthew Lewis (#19) drives the ball as Buckingham’s Mekkha Carmon (#22) attempts to halt his momentum in Goochland’s home match on Wednesday, March 20. Lewis placed the go-ahead goal in his Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over Buckingham; bottom left: Hunter Willms keeps possession of the ball; bottom right: Nick Lowery (left) drives the ball down field while Buckingham’s Joseph Test pursues.

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First Team All-State Staff Report

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Goochland Softball’s Lexi Hooe throws a pitch in the Bulldogs’ March 19 away game at Powhatan High School.

Goochland eyeing first victory Staff Report

POWHATAN – The Goochland softball team went winless in its first three games of the 2019 season, but was slated to return home to play James River District opponent Cumberland on Tuesday, March 26,

weather permitting. In its March 19 game, Goochland challenged Powhatan early, cutting the Indians’ lead to 4-3 on an RBI single from Carleigh Gilstrap and a two-run double from Lexi Hooe. But the Indians pulled away on nine unanswered runs to win 13-3

in 5 innings. Thursday’s game at Buckingham was rained-out and postponed to April 29. Goochland will continue its three-game home stretch versus Amelia County on Wednesday, March 27 at 5 p.m. and Bluestone on Thursday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

GOOCHLAND – Deion Harwood achieved First Team All-State honors once again following another historic season for Goochland Boys Basketball in 2018-19. Harwood, a senior, was one of his team’s top scorers and rebounders, and he helped lead the Bulldogs to the Class 2 state semifinals - the furthest the Goochland Boys Basketball program has ever gone - on a 22-point, 16-rebound effort in the Bulldogs’ Class 2 state quarterfinals victory over George Mason (60-47). Harwood also scored his 1,000th high school basketball career point this year on a three-pointer that he made in the Bulldogs’ 71-31 home game win over Central Lunenburg. Harwood was a part of the Bulldogs’ 2018 and 2019 Region 3A Championships, and he helped his team win the 2019 James River District tournament title and district regular season championship as well. Harwood also made First Team All-State as a junior in 2018. Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette

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him on second. The Indians strung together five runs in the sixth inning to pull away and win 6-0. Pitcher Jackson Raines threw 45 strikes on 71 pitches and struck out 5 batters for the Bulldogs. Goochland’s Thursday home game versus Buckingham was postponed to April 29. The Bulldogs next go to play Amelia on Wednesday, March 27 at 5 p.m. before hosting Bluestone on Thursday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

POWHATAN – Goochland Baseball took back-toback shutout losses against Nottoway and Powhatan and was slated to play Cumberland on Tuesday, March 26, weather permitting. In its March 19 game, Goochland challenged Powhatan early, pitching two scoreless innings before Powhatan scored a run in the bottom of the third. Cole Bashinski doubled to Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette put himself as the tying run on Goochland Baseball’s Andrew base, but Powhatan notched Jones connects with the three straight outs to strand incoming pitch.

Goochland Boys Basketball’s Deion Harwood goes for a layup in a Bulldogs’ 2018-19 regular season home game.

PREP SCHEDULE SCORES Varsity Sports Tuesday, March 19 Girls Tennis Goochland 7, Prince Edward 2 Boys Tennis Goochland 9, Prince Edward 0 Thursday, March 21 Boys and Girls Tennis Patrick Henry vs Goochland postponed to April 16

Thursday, March 28 Boys and Girls Tennis Varsity Sports Wednesday, March 27 4 p.m. Rappahannock at Softball Goochland 5 p.m. Baseball/Softball Amelia at Goochland 5 p.m. Boys Soccer Bluestone at 5:30 p.m. Goochland Bluestone at Boys Soccer Goochland 5 p.m. Girls Soccer Goochland at 7 p.m. Cumberland (postBluestone at poned from March 25) Goochland

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