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Volume 65, Number 6 • February 6, 2020
Habitat for Humanity seeking family for 25th home. See page 3 First responders collect food for GoochlandCares
GCPS budget includes raise for teachers, new positions
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
This year’s budget could bring welcome news to employees of Goochland County Schools, including a pay raise of at least 3 percent if the plan is approved. The pay increase was one of several key items in the budget Goochland County School Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley presented to the Goochland County School Board on Jan. 28. “The initiatives outlined in this proposed budget align with our division’s strategic plan and are aimed at maintaining our position as a model of excellence in the Commonwealth,” said Raley, adding that the plan is aimed at helping the school division “to retain the incredibly talented professionals we currently have and to attract exceptional candidates when vacancies occur.” The proposed budget includes a total of see Budget > 5
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Playing for more than points
Goochland’s Kameron Holman passes the ball to a teammate in Friday’s Ballin’ 4 a Cure game versus Nottoway. Goochland won the benefit game 65-39, but to head coach Preston Gordon and his Goochland Bulldogs, Friday was about more than the game’s result. See the story on pages 7 and 8.
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The Goochland County Sheriff ’s Office, Goochland County Fire/Rescue and the Virginia State Police are partnering for the Stock the Shelves Food Drive this month. The food drive, which will help replenish the GoochlandCares food pantry after the rush of the holiday season, kicked off on Feb. 1 and will run until Feb. 18. Drop off locations can be found a each of the county’s fire stations and at the county sheriff ’s office, located at 2938 River Road in Goochland. Organizers are seeking donations of non-perishable food items and household goods, including canned meats, beans, fruits and vegetables. Dry goods and cooking staples such as pasta, rice, peanut butter, assorted cereals and flour are also appreciated. As always, the food pantry is in need of household items, including cleaning supplies, laundry products, disposable diapers and personal hygiene products. For a full list of items being collected, visit the Goochland County Sheriff ’s Department on Facebook, or call GoochlandCares at (804) 5565260.
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