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Volume 64, Number 42 • October 17, 2019

Strong defense helps top-ranked Benedictine defeat Collegiate. Page 10 S Signed, sealed and soon-to-be delivered Goochland Christmas Mother Robin Hillman (left) has been hard at work preparing letters to the community asking for support during this year’s holiday season. Board member volunteers included Shirley Christian, Elizabeth Jones, Meta Potts and Billie Reid. Others volunteers not pictured included Mary Ellen Kiedrow, Earl Potts and Anne Hardwick.

Wynne told county supervisors during the Oct. 1 board meeting that repairing the damage will be difficult because the structure will not support the use of scaffolding, meaning each replacement board must be see Bridge > 5

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Discarded cigarette could hold blame for bridge fire Transportation representative Marshall Wynne, the Elk Island Bridge over Byrd Creek on Route 608 suffered damage to A nearly 50-year-old bridge in Goochland about 100 of the timbers that make up the is currently under repair after catching fire bridge’s deck, possibly due to an improperly late last month. discarded cigarette igniting debris that had According to Virginia Department of been collecting underneath the bridge.

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Goochland’s former Hadensville Fire Station will soon be home to a towing and repair company, after county supervisors on Oct. 1 approved a requested Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the property. Board members voted 4-1 in favor of the permit requested by Bumpass Towing owner James Sumrell, with District 1 representative Susan Lascolette casting the only vote against it. Vacant since the county’s Company 6 relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility just across the road, the former station house and its .55 acres were purchased last year by Sumrell, who already has operations in Louisa and Powhatan. But while Sumrell had previously been granted a rezoning of the property, he still needed the CUP in order to be able to operate his business, one of the only wrecker services in the area capable of handling large scale vehicles such as tractor trailers. Sumrell told supervisors during the rezoning application process that the property was ideal

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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 one-eyed, neutered male black and white kitten, about 7 months old; a neutered male grey and white kitten, about 7 months old; a spayed female tabby/torti, about 7 months old; a black and white male kitten, about 10-12 weeks old; and a black and white male kitten, about 10-12 weeks old. For the next two weeks, the cat and kitten adoption fee will be $25. 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, call (804) 556-5302.

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a family member, a friend or simply someone you know in passing. For the second project, we would be honored to hear from local veterans about their decision to join the Armed Services, and the impact that it has had on their lives.

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would greatly detract from the rural charm they had moved to the county to enjoy. In an effort to address these concerns, the county will require a number of conditions be met before Sumrell can operate, including the installation of a 6-foot boardon-board privacy fence around the property. Sumrell will also be prohibited from storing any vehicle that weighs more than 10,000 pounds outside of the building, and no more than 10 vehicles may be stored outside at any one time.

continued from >1 for a towing service because of its proximity to the interstate, noting that he would ultimately be providing a much-needed service for county residents involved in traffic accidents. A number of residents living near the site, however, expressed serious concerns about the impact that a tow lot would have on the area, particularly from an aesthetic point of view. Several said that seeing the cars and other larger vehicles sitting on the lot

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not interested in moving things from the in-box to the out-box â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we exist to make a positive impact on this community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rich Salon

For Rotary president, helping others is always first priority By Roslyn Ryan Editor

When it comes to the thing that motivates him, that gets him up every morning and powers him through every day, Goochland resident Rich Salon insists his is remarkably straightforward: He simply wants to help. How he might do this on any given day could take a dozen different forms, from serving as the current president of the Goochland Rotary Club (a post heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held since July of this year) to working as a Human Resources professional, his chosen career path. Regardless of what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing, Salon tends to bring a contagious, roll-up-yoursleeves kind of optimism. Both were needed in 2009, when Salon, who at that time worked for Circuit City, found himself tasked with kick-starting the job search for the 34,000 employees who would lose their jobs when the company declared bankruptcy. Sacrificing his own job search to help his coworkers, Salon dove in head first. He spent the next three months working tirelessly to make sure as many former Circuit City employees found work as possible, organizing job fairs and reaching out to the many contacts he had made over the years. For his efforts, which included bringing 80 companies from across the country to meet with over 1,000 former Circuit City employees, Salon would be named a Hero of the Economy by CNN.

Salon likes to joke that Human Resources typically isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the path people take if they are looking for fame or glamour. Instead, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about working behind the scenes to bring out the best in others. Essentially, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my career has a very simple description,â&#x20AC;? Salon explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I help people. My feelings for Goochland and Rotary are aligned in the same manner.â&#x20AC;? To those who know him, Salonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm and willingness to help are just two of the attributes he brings to any task. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rich is extremely energetic, passionate and creative, and he is doing wonderful things for our club, and for the community of Goochland,â&#x20AC;? said fellow Rotarian Wayne Dementi. When it comes to Rotary, Salon says that his work with the club is in part a way to celebrate and lift up a community he describes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best place I have ever lived.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;While I feel that it is the best place to live, I also want to make it the best place for current and future residents of the county,â&#x20AC;? he explained. That means going full speed ahead on numerous Rotary projects, from delivering loads of free firewood to residents in need through the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodchuckers initiative, to installing a walking trail near the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future animal shelter. Salon said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also hoping to grow the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership, which now stands at 58. On a much larger scale, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current mission includes helping to eradicate polio, a goal they could see reached in

the next several years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our number one priority is to continue to focus and increase humanitarian service,â&#x20AC;? Salon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not interested in moving things from the in-box to the out-box â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we

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Goochland Rotary president Rich Salon says his goal is to help make Goochland the best place to live for all residents.

exist to make a positive impact on this community.â&#x20AC;? Salon said he loves talking to anyone and everyone about Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission, and enjoys pointing out the motto the club embraces: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run away from the fire, we run to the fire.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people need help,â&#x20AC;? Salon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we want to do as much as possible.â&#x20AC;? Goochland Rotary always welcomes visitors and guests to its weekly meetings, held at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays at the Richmond Country Club. The cost to attend is $16, and includes a full buffet breakfast as well as a presentation from a guest speaker. For more information on Goochland Rotary, visit www. goochlandrotary.com.

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Community Calendar stores.barnesandnoble.com/ Event for all from 5:30 to 7 p.m. , offering a fun night of The Goochland Democratic event/9780062042781-0. trunk and treats at GSUMC (at Committee will hold their 191 Cross County Road Gum The 10th Annual Fall Alpha regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in room 270 of the Epsilon Chapter DKG Yard Sale Spring, Virginia 23065, just off Goochland Administration will be held from 8 a.m.-1p.m. I64 at Route 522 at Three Chopt Building at 1800 Sandy Hook at the Salem Baptist Church Road). Enjoy candy, the pumpRoad. All are welcome to attend. Pavilion, 465 Broad Street Rd, kin patch, costumes, baked in Manakin-Sabot. Proceeds goods and more. Your decoratwill fund the Brenda Simms ed trunk could win the coveted teacher grants and educational Golden pumpkin award. (Rain Saturday, Oct. 19 programs in the Goochland date is Oct. 31). Grace Episcopal Church, County Public Schools. Contact located at 2955 River Road West Sandra Barkley at (804) 556Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Goochland Courthouse, 6370 for further information. Join Gum Spring United will host an Open Mic Night Methodist Church for beginning at 6:30 p.m. All in the Sunday, Oct. 20 “Wonderful Wednesday, A community are invited to come New Line Baptist Church Community Feast.” Each and share a song, poetry, story will be celebrating Family and month (typically the last or other performing arts. For Wednesday of the month), a more information about Grace Friends Day at 3 p.m. This Family Style Dinner will be event will feature music, fun, Episcopal Church, visit www. provided for everyone. All are food, and games and attire is gracechurchgoochland.org. casual. The church is located invited to bring family, friends, and neighbors — come one, Goochland author Susan at 4876 New Line Rd. in Gum come all! There is no charge for Schwartz will be hosting Spring. For more information, this event, which runs from 5:30 a signing for her new book, call (804) 556-3332 or (804) to 7 p.m. The church is located at 191 Cross County Road in “Haunted Charlottesville” 556-5506. Gum Spring. at Barnes & Noble in Short Sunday, Oct. 27 Pump from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For Gum Spring UMC will more information, visit https:// host a Trunk or Treat Family Thursday, Oct. 31 Thursday, Oct. 17

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2 Corinthians 5 “11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men,…14 For the love of Christ controls us,…” When Paul wrote to the Christians at Corinth he explained his work and his motivations. The sober reality of the coming judgment Day by Jesus is balanced with the great love He has for all mankind. Be persuaded to obey Christ to avoid His wrath at judgment Day and then learn what it is to be controlled by His love as you live for Him. Will you be persuaded? Will you be controlled? What will you do with Jesus?

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Beulah Baptist Church (1633 Kents Store Way Kents Store, VA) will be holding its annual Fall Festival and Trunkor-Treat from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Everything is free, and the event will include inflatable bounce houses, sno-cones, trunks full of candy, and games. Call (434) 589-2245 for more information. Saturday, Nov. 2 Goochland High School will be hosting its Noel November Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring crafters, a bake sale and face painting.

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Symphony auction items include wine, music, golf ing access to the Discovery concerts with full orchestra and performances by RSO musicians in the County’s schools.” The evening’s festivities will begin with music as guests have an opportunity to enjoy an open bar and passed appetizers while viewing the large numbers of silent and live auction items. The evening will continue with a cocktail and dessert buffet, followed by jazz and dancing. Many of the items available in the live auction are featured on the Richmond Symphony League website (http://www. rsol.org/), and will include Richmond Forum tickets with dinner, a week at the Wintergreen Resort during the Summer Music Festival, and a wine dinner for eight at Fleming’s Steak House and

County remains under burn ban until the atmospheric and dry conditions abate sufficiently to decrease the heightened risk. Open burning permits that have been suspended may be extended for the period of time that the suspension is in effect. The only burning that is permitted during this prohibition is for governmental, firefighting, or military uses. Failure to comply with the open burning prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. “It is critically important for public safety to prohibit open burning under these dry conditions, as it takes only the smallest ember to lead to an uncontrollable fire,” said Eddie Ferguson, Goochland

County’s chief of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services. “We remind everyone to be especially careful with any kind of ignition sources outside, and this includes being very cautious to properly dispose of smoking materials.” The County continues to be in regular contact with the Virginia Department of Forestry about existing conditions. The prohibition is in place until further notice. Citizens and businesses with questions about the open burning prohibition can contact Goochland County’s Office of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services at (804) 556-5304.

vidually. Wynne noted that this will continued from >1 add to both the cost of the brought in and attached indi- repairs and the time needed to

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Due to worsening dry conditions in the region, Goochland County is prohibiting open air burning until further notice. In light of the atmospheric conditions and the extended period of dry weather locally, there is a heightened risk associated with open burning. Accordingly, effective immediately, the Goochland County Fire Marshal hereby prohibits all open burning in Goochland County, suspends all previously issued open burning permits, and suspends the issuance of any new burn permits. This prohibition is in effect

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An elegant brunch at the Jefferson Hotel. A week-long ski getaway at Massanutten Wine, golf, cooking lessons and opera. If these items tickle your fancy, an upcoming fundraiser for the Richmond Symphony may be just the thing to get your fall season started on the right note: all are among the dozens of items that will be part of a the event’s silent auction, the proceeds of which will help support the Richmond Symphony and its continued efforts on behalf of Goochland County students. “Autumn Allegro, An Evening of Note,” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, and will feature music by Richmond

Symphony musicians, dancing, and both live and silent auctions. This event, hosted by the Richmond Symphony League, will benefit the Richmond Symphony’s operations and educational programming, including the Symphony’s partnership with Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS). “The Richmond Symphony League is honored to continue our support for the innovative and engaging outreach programs of the Richmond Symphony,” said RSL board president Alison Eckis, noting that support of music education remains a key focus of the organization. “We want to ensure GCPS students have the same access to music education as is provided in all the other school systems in the region, includ-

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Contest should not be allowed to divide us By Roslyn Ryan Editor

If you believe absolutely nothing else that you read or hear today, you probably should put at least a modicum of stock in this: The race for the Goochland County sheriff’s seat is eventually going to end. Once it does, there will be a sheriff. He will have a badge. The rule of law will be his to enforce. And the world will go on spinning, regardless of who that person is. If everything that preceded this sentence sounds like it made per-

fectly good, rational sense to you, that is truly a good thing. But if it didn’t, unfortunately, you may not be in the minority. For the last several months, Goochland has been enveloped by what many have described as the ugliest political battle they have ever witnessed in the county. Call the furor that has erupted whatever you like: Unfortunate. Embarrassing. A dumpster fire. The predictable consequence of poison politics at the national level. Like many others I’ve spoken with in recent weeks, I just call it a shame.

Yes, the race for the sheriff’s office likely feels monumentally important to anyone reading this column, just as it feels of tremendous consequence to me, someone who thinks and writes about it often. To the candidates and their families, it is almost certainly the thing that dominates just about every waking hour, and to the hundreds of residents who spend hours on social media defending their candidate it has become a bloody battle waged via keyboard. And yet, in the grand scheme of things, in the chronicle of world

events, in the catalogue of things that scholars eons from now will find noteworthy about this time and place, it will almost certainly not register even so much as a blip. We all have the freedom to cast our vote for whomever we choose. Is swaying the election in favor of one candidate worth losing friendships over, or sullying one’s reputation beyond repair? Is it worth setting aside morality or reason? That is a question every resident is going to have to answer for themselves as the election draws near. Let’s just pray the answer is no.

It seems as if every child on the planet is walking around with a cell phone in their hand, arched over to check for the latest messages. Now, far be it from me to lecture on the evils of a new technological age that forces us to become slaves to our personal devices. But, it’s hard to argue that, in many ways, the new technology has created an additional level of reliance in our lives almost like a daily chore. Of course, the benefits of being connected also cannot be discounted, and personal devices and their capabilities have saved numerous

lives. Doctors can immediately and remotely diagnose and treat patients, and medical records are just a few clicks away. The phones have almost eliminated the nightmarish experience of being lost in an area that is unfamiliar and erasing that feeling that finding your way is almost impossible. And those kids that have those phones at school often use the devices during the school day accessing lesson plans, preparing assignments, or researching projects. It’s become a valuable tool for educators in systems where laptops are not available, and access to the internet is often available through

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Dear Editor, I have lived in Goochland for almost 30 years and I have never in all these years seen such hate in a campaign. In reading some of the letters in the Goochland Gazette from “concerned” citizens that feel threatened by Sgt. Steven Creasey and his supporters, this is absolutely ridiculous. It is truly sad and disrespectful what is being said and whomever is feeding these scare tactics should be ashamed. I have known Steven for many years, have run fire and rescue calls with him and he is 100 percent a stand up guy who will not attack others or be goaded into doing so. He is certainly not the one that should be under a microscope of scrutiny. Just ask our county leaders, neighboring sheriff’s departments, and other outstanding citizens that know he is the absolute right person to be Sheriff of Goochland County. Steven refuses to place himself in a position, (including political forums at the Goochland High School) where it will not be fair and balanced and for that I applaud him, not judge or degrade him. Steven Creasey has morals, ethics and portrays the highest level of character. Between now and Nov. 5, please do your research and the choice will be clear. Steven Creasey is the only choice.

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the use of personal devices. There’s also a common and obvious downside to students having phones in the classroom. The available distractions are too numerous to list, and too much information is available at a tap’s distance. It’s a problem educators nationwide are facing. The question of how to limit students’ phone use during school hours is complicated. It seems that school systems are catching up with the evolving problem more and more, especially this school year. For example, the high school my children attend has installed a no tolerance policy when it comes

to using phones for personal use while in class. When a student is found in violation of the policy, the phone is confiscated and stored in the office until a parent comes to retrieve it. One of my daughters found out the hard way that her principal was serious about maintaining focus on his campus. I reiterated the importance of instructional time, the hazards of depending on a phone for all information, and the right of her principal to take the phone as she suffered through a week of what she described as cruel and unusual punishment. In other words, she

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Preserving ‘Good old boy’ network shouldn’t be goal Dear Editor, Guess I need to add my two cents worth on the Sheriff’s race. I prefer the military’s approach to promotions. When an officer gets promoted, he is transferred to see Letters > page 8

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Property Transfers 2074 Alldever Drive, 401 Elm Creek Drive, 510 Meadow View Lane, 3041 River Road West, Maidens; James I. Elderman, Mankin Sabot; Clarence S. Mankin Sabot; Cameron T. Goochland; Bexham LLC to trustee to Andrew A. Randazzo, Butler Jr. to William C. Boinest Young to William G. Miller, Jennie A. Wood, $265,000. $555,000. Jr., $484,000. trustee, $647,000. 1631 Sheppard Town 6 Deer Run Road, 1226 Hawkwell Drive, 2812 Preston Park Way, Road, Crozier; Matthew S. Mankin Sabot; Christopher T. Maidens; Michael A. Barber to Sandy Hook; Chesterfield Conant to Christopher A. Friant to Meagan Nicole Mey, Case James Fabling, $474,990. Construction Services Inc. to Rouze, $378,000. $585,000. Jamison Andaluz, $359,995.

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Matkins will usher in much-needed change if elected to Va. House Dear Editor, Health care accessibility and cost is one of the most important issues facing voters today. The cost has exploded beyond the ability of a single individual to pay for many treatments. One certainly cannot pay in farm produce or labor as in earlier times. Health care now includes numerous sophisticated technical procedures, equipment, many skilled workers and complex communications and expensive prescription drugs. Those who can afford it rely on insurance. However, as premiums, copays and prescription drugs costs continue to increase, even those with insurance may be unable to access health care. Furthermore, insurance most often comes through work. The least skilled, lowest paying work, filled by the poorest people rarely includes health insurance. So those persons go without health care using emergency rooms as their last resort when they are the sickest, thus requiring expensive treatment. This cost increases overall health care costs even more. Those who pay for health care already are paying for those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Our health care dilemma includes the high costs of premiums, copays & prescription drugs as well as suffering of those who cannot access health care in health care and drug delivery systems based on profit motivations. As it becomes more technical and complex these problems will continue. It is time that we begin to look at the totality of our heath care and consider more creative ways to address the problem. It is complex and changing, so we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at simple or yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solutions Republicans have continued to oppose changes in health care assistance. Many people have lost health care accessibility under republican governance. But the 56th district has a chance to make a change by electing a Democratic delegate to the Virginia House. Juanita Jo Matkins supports the idea that every citizen should be able to see a doctor when needed and access quality affordable health care services including mental, reproductive and substance abuse care. As a former teacher and professor, with working class and farming roots, Juanita Jo has had to see the world from many different perspectives. She will be open-minded, able to see the many sides to our health care situation and bring thoughtful consideration of a variety of possible solutions Medicare for all may not necessarily be the only option but she is willing to address the problem and lead in finding acceptable solutions that address the totality of the problem. Judi Anne Sheppard Goochland

Hobbs will work hard on behalf of all District 2 residents as supervisor Dear Editor, Sitting at my kitchen table with news

in the background, I often wonder who really cares about my issues, situation, and children. Local issues affect me more than the headlines that dominate the daily news cycle. My mind recalls conversations at family gatherings started 17 years ago, when my now college graduate was just getting started at Goochland Elementary School. Both now and then, one true humanitarian and compassionate leader, Wendy Hobbs, Goochland County District 2 Candidate served others, especially the people of Goochland County. She volunteers her talents, skills and knowledge in support of our elderly by listening to their concerns and acting on their behalf. Wendy willingly works with Goochland County leaders advocating for our children and the issues that impact you. Donating her time and resources to Fundraise for scholarships to give our children an opportunity for a college education. Wendy is not a candidate that will take your vote for granted. On the contrary, she understands the people behind the ballot. She understands that behind that vote is a personâ&#x20AC;Ś a real person, with real needs, real concerns and real issues. My family has had many discussions about Goochland County with Wendy and she has decided to put words into action. She needs your support. I truly believe that she will respect your vote, honor your vote, work for the betterment of every person in District 2. So, please remember to get registered if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done so, remember to vote and especially remember to vote for Wendy Hobbs a true genuine leader. Daryl and Melissa McCray Goochland County see Correspondence > 9

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Defense helps no. 1 Cadets defeat Collegiate cepted a pass and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown. Evan Kerzanet and Malik James added two sacks apiece. Fallon threw two touchdown passes, and Collegiate took a 14-7 lead early in the third quarter. But Benedictine responded with Shaw’s interception, two long touchdown drives and two more defensive stops. “We have other pieces than Jay,” Dolan said. “Our defense steps up in many ways.” The Benedictine Cadets, ranked #1 in the VISAA Division I football poll as of Oct. 8 (the poll was slated to be updated after press time as of Tuesday, Oct. 15), stay home on Saturday, Oct. 19 to host Woodberry Forest (0-5) at 1 p.m.

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The Benedictine students, standing in the front left corner of the bleachers, wearing all red, white and blue, were calling to a man on the sideline in a navy blue hoodie. He had arrived quietly, after the game had started, but the fans had spotted him. It was Clelin Ferrell, the Benedictine and Clemson alumnus who was drafted in the first round in April by the Oakland Raiders, and now the fans were chanting his name one syllable at a time. Ferrell watched as No. 10 Benedictine scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Collegiate 27-14 on Friday afternoon. And he wasn’t the only former Cadets defensive lineman in attendance. University of North Carolina’s Chris Collins was there, too. And while they are two of the top defensive linemen to come from the Richmond area in recent years, the guys wearing forest green and lining up in the trenches these days aren’t bad themselves. The Cadets’ defense sacked Collegiate quarterback Owen Fallon nine times. For senior defensive lineman Brian Daughtry, having guys who are part role model, part teammate watching them play is a thrill. “They’re alumni, so they’re like brothers to us,” Daughtry said. “The only pressure is, you’ve got to look good.” Daughtry looked good for sure, recording one sack and one tackle for loss, as did the whole defense, which allowed 110 yards of offense. Collegiate (4-2) scored both of its touchdowns on short fields, one coming after Benedictine (5-2) muffed a punt, the other

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Benedictine’s Henry Dolan (3) runs for yardage against Collegiate’s Thomas Lucy (20) at Benedictine on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

after Benedictine dropped the opening kick of the second half. Daughtry dealt with persistent cramping issues and missed the first five games of the season. He’s a welcome addition, considering all the players Benedictine has lost this year. Quarterback Jay Woolfolk will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and other complications. Running back Stevie

Walden is hurt, and lineman Jack Hall has been in and out with injuries. Collegiate has dealt with injuries of its own. Starting quarterback Nigel Williams, who wore a cast on his right wrist, was relegated to playing only defense. The Benedictine offense has remade itself with sophomore quarterback Tate Plageman and junior running back Henry Coleman. But there have been bumps along the way, and the offense

isn’t rolling just yet. Henry Dolan rushed 35 times for 132 hard-earned yards. He ran the ball on nine consecutive plays to end the game, running down the clock and scoring a 1-yard touchdown on the final play. He’s listed at 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, but he might as well be 220. He runs north and south, between the tackles, daring defenders to hit him. That toughness, Daughtry said, is a product of the Benedictine weight room.

Dolan is among the fastest players on the team and a strong tackler, so coach Greg Lilly knew Dolan would factor on the team somehow. But he didn’t know Dolan would be his tailback and No. 1 offensive cog. So while the offense has suffered its growing pains, the defense has kept Benedictine afloat. Two weeks ago, it recorded three pick-6s. Josh Shaw, who rejoined the team late and made his season debut last week, inter-

SCORING SUMMARY Collegiate 0 7 7 0 — 14 Benedictine 7 0 7 13 — 27 BEN—Dolan 1 run (Seigler kick) COLL—Boll 9 pass from Fallon (Brown kick) COLL—Adams 20 pass from Fallon (Brown kick) BEN—Shaw 21 INT return (Seigler kick) BEN—Dolan 1 run (Seigler kick) BEN—Dolan 1 run (no attempt) STATS RUSHING COLL: Williams 10-39, Fallon 11- -56, Adams 3- -3, Milligan 1-1, Brown 1- -14. BEN: Dolan 35-132, Plageman 7-15, Ngendakuriyo 3-5. PASSING COLL: Fallon 11-22-1-145. BEN: Ngendakuriyo 12-16-088. RECEIVING COLL: Boll 6-90, Williams 1-10, Adams 2-28, Milligan 2-17. BEN: Dolan 1-0, Tennyson 6-36, Turner 2-14, Haughton 3-38.

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No. 1 Goochland rolls out 55-16 rout of Eagles By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

It seems everything is clicking for the Goochland Bulldogs as they enter a crucial point in the season when teams are trying to put their best foot forward with playoff season drawing closer and closer. That was certainly the case this past Friday when the Bulldogs traveled to Farmville to take on Prince Edward - and came away with a resounding 55-16 victory. “Overall, this was a game that we did a really good job on in all areas,” Coach Alex Fruth said after the win. That maturity was on display on both sides of the ball with standout performances. Will Stratton played defense like a man possessed, blocking or deflecting three Prince Edward punts in the first half. “The defense was suffocating, special teams forced every punt to be blocked or shanked, and the offense accomplished our goals for this game,” Fruth said. “It was another game were we took steps in the right direction and made plays when needed.” CJ Towles completed 4 of 7 passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns. The offensive line protected the sophomore, allowing him to go through his progressions on those pass plays. “The best part is that guy has become really comfortable in the pocket and has extended plays with his feet when needed,” Fruth said. The defensive line displayed their speed and prowess with numerous big hits and key stops on big plays. Dakhari Burgess began a breakout performance with a five yard run that opened the

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Dakhari Burgess (25) picks his way forward against Amelia in past action. Against Prince Edward, Burgess scored three touchdowns for the Bulldogs in their 55-16 win over the hosting Eagles on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

scoring for the Bulldogs’. He added another touchdown, the second of three for the evening, on a 41-yard pass reception from Towles still in the opening quarter. “Overall all the backs on offense had pretty good nights. Looking at this game we found each guy making a play when the ball was put in their hands,” Fruth said. Towles hit Njavian

Timberlake for a 27-yard gain that set the Bulldogs up deep in the Eagles’ territory as the first quarter ended. The Bulldogs were threatening again with the ball on the Eagles’ one yard line; Snead scored on the first play of the second quarter to make the score 21-0. Stratton blocked another Eagle punt, with nine minutes remaining in the period that presented another scoring opportunity for the

Bulldogs. Devin McCray peeled off the final 20 yards to make the score 27-0. “Will Stratton is one of the most enjoyable players to watch. I find myself just enjoying the game when I watch him make play after play,” Fruth said. “And then this week we told him a couple times that he’s going to have a chance to block a punt. He turns around and blocks three and forces the other punt to

be shanked. Talk about an impact on the game.” Towles tossed his second touchdown pass of the evening on a 26-yard pass to Kam Holman to make the score 34-0 with five minutes remaining in the first half. Haden McCourt intercepted a Reed pass late in the half, resulting in a touchdown when McCray raced 65 yards on the ensuing play to put the

Bulldogs up 41-0. The Bulldogs added two scores on the ground in the second half - a 47-yarder from Burgess and an 11-yarder from Hunter Willms - with many starters on the bench. After a short celebration, the team’s attention turned to next week’s opponent — Nottoway, whom the team plays Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. at Goochland High School. “Nottoway is always a tough, fast, physical opponent,” Fruth said. “We have to come into this game with a solid offensive and defensive game plan and hold on to the ball.” Fruth said he hopes to eliminate some of the mistakes the Bulldogs made in last year’s contest with the Cougars. “We can’t afford turnovers like we did last year in the first half,” Fruth said. “We also need to keep to our recipe this season and make plays on special teams.” With the playoffs quickly approaching, Fruth said he likes what he sees in his team’s progression, but said they are keeping things in perspective and focusing on each week. “Our goal each week is to improve each day and each game. We try not to focus on the success, but on what we can do to improve,” Fruth said. “The process is what is important. I feel like we are on that path so far.” The Bulldogs (5-1), still the top team in Region 3B ahead of no. 2 James Monroe (3-3) and no. 3 Brentsville District (3-4), are taking it one game at a time. “Another test presents itself this week and it’s the most important game, because it is the next game.”

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Sisters enjoying year together as teammates Goochland VB sweeps Amelia, Prince Edward By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

GOOCHLAND - They’ve both been playing volleyball since sixth grade - senior Trinity Wonderling for seven years and her younger sister, sophomore Nova Wonderling, for five. But it wasn’t until this year - on Goochland Volleyball’s varsity unit - that Trinity and Nova finally got to play on the same team together as teammates. It’ll also be their last together - at least in high school - but to say they’ve made the most of it would be putting it lightly. Because it’s not every year you and your sibling can say you both had a hand in a team unleashing 15 straight regular-season wins. Trinity holds the team’s lead setter role, and Nova plays outside, but their versatility stretches beyond their designated positions on the court. “It’s great to have them around - they both are all over the place, they talk really well, they work really well with their teammates,” Goochland head volleyball coach Rachel Jacobsen said of Trinity and Nova. “They’re fun to be around and they work really

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Sisters Trinity Wonderling (18) and Nova (2) Wonderling go for kills in Goochland Volleyball’s Oct. 10 home match versus Prince Edward. Trinity and Nova have been part of Goochland’s run of 15 wins in the 2019 regular season as of Monday, Oct. 14.

hard. It’s good to have them both.” They’ve enjoyed getting to play on the same team together - “I love playing with her,” Nova said of her older sister Trinity - and it’s not just because they can “criticize each other a lot more,” Trinity said as she and her sister Nova laughed. Nova likes Trinity’s sets because they’re faster and easier for her to hit personally, and Trinity likes setting Nova because she hits fast plays, and it’s “extremely important - especially in play-

offs - to be able to just get the ball out there and confuse the defense,” Trinity said. While Trinity likes blocking Nova in practice, they don’t really compete in any other way, because they want to be teammates and work together to make the play the best they can. “It’s fun watching them get to be out there together, too,” Jacobsen said. “They feed off of each other in a younger-sister, older-sister kind of thing, they give each other pointers...”

And Jacobsen added that both sisters are “both really steady, they’re both really good leaders on the court and they both step up when they need to.” Trinity loves everything about volleyball - knowing each position, being able to read everything, knowing where the opposing team is going to hit, and - she added smiling - diving for the ball. Nova likes the energy of the game - and being able to take her aggression out on the ball, she added laughing.

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tied ballgame after 6 and two-thirds innings. Verlander tossed 109 pitches, threw a brilliant 9-pitch opening inning, struck out 7 batters and limited the Yankees to two walks, five hits and two earned runs, both of which were given up on a 2-run shot launched out of the park by Aaron Judge in the top of the fourth. George Springer homered in the fifth to tie

But that aggression visually translates, as Nova’s big swing helped her laser 11 kills past Fluvanna in a 3-1 victory on Oct. 2 and 7 kills past Bluestone in a 3-1 win on Sept. 24. Trinity praised her sister’s serving and hitting, while Nova said Trinity is the better setter of the two. And Nova who is a diving force herself when it comes to saving the ball - can defensively hone in on the incoming attacks for digs. Trinity is also a reliable hitter, adding 9 kills to her 15

the game at 2-all, and the score didn’t budge until the bottom of the 11th, when Carlos Correa - who earlier in the game gave his team a 1-0 lead on an RBI double past the diving play into left field and then in the sixth robbed the Yankees of the go-ahead run when he quickly recovered a ball that bounced off of teammate Jose Altuve and threw out the run-

assists in Goochland’s Oct. 2 win over Fluvanna and 7 kills plus 2 aces to her 25 assists in the Bulldogs’ Sept. 24 win over Bluestone. Both players helped their Bulldogs (15-0) roll past Prince Edward on Thursday, Oct. 10 in straight sets (25-12, 25-12, 25-10). Nova made 5 kills and Trinity added 4 kills to her 13 assists. Sophomore and fellow setter Blair Bussells made 12 assists, senior Libero Ellie Spencer had 9 digs and senior middle Mary King delivered 8 kills. Goochland started off the week with a hard-fought straight-set win (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) over Amelia on Tuesday, Oct. 8. King made 9 kills; Trinity added 6 kills to her 16 assists, Spencer delivered 18 digs and outside hitter Taylor Michaels made 5 kills and 8 digs. The Bulldogs played at Nottoway on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and will host Central Lunenburg on Monday, Oct. 21 - also Goochland’s Senior Night. The regular season wraps up with a Thursday, Oct. 24 match at Bluestone. The varsity matches will follow JV’s games at 5:30 p.m. “We’re setting goals for ourselves each game and making sure that we’re working on the things we need to work on…” Jacobsen said. “They’re working hard, we’re keeping our focus and just working on the little details now.”

ner headed home - parked the first pitch of the bottom half-inning in the right field seats for the walk-off home run, propelling the Astros past the Yankees 3-2 and for a 1-1 ALCS tie. With the series moving from Houston to New York, the Astros and Yankees played Games 2 on 3 on Oct. 15 and 16. Game 5 will be Thursday, Oct. 17 in New York at 8:08 p.m.

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