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Volume 64, Number 36 • Sept. 5, 2019
Symphony event will raise funds for GCPS music education. See page 5
Popular class seeks to turn residents into local leaders
Hillman set to take on Christmas Mother role
Series offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at how county operates
Longtime volunteer will head up effort to ensure a happy holiday for all
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Contributed report
The Goochland Christmas Mother Association has announced that Robin Lee Hillman has been selected to serve as Christmas Mother for the 2019 campaign. A Goochland native, Robin is passionate about serving her community. “I am so honored to be asked to serve the families of Goochland County as this year’s Christmas Mother” Robin said in a recent interview. “I have always HILLMAN see Christmas Mother > 3
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Bowles named Goochland Rotarian of the Year On Aug. 16, 2019 Knight Bowles was awarded the Rotarian of the Year for the year ending 06-30-19 by his Rotary Club of Goochland. Bowles was honored for demonstrating “Service Above Self” and has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of the club. Pictured is Bowles receiving the award from District Governor Clenise Platt.
In order to identify and cultivate potential community leaders throughout the community, Goochland County will once again be offering its annual Goochland Leadership Enterprise program. The mission statement of the program, which has been offered since 1995, is to inform and educates interested citizens about issues facing the County and to foster citizen involvement in making Goochland a desirable place to live, work and enjoy life. This year’s class will feature 12 sessions covering topics ranging from the local school system to the county’s agricultural resources, and all aimed at offering participants a behind-thesee GLE class> 2
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