INSIDE Historic Garden Week called off for first time since WWII due to fears over virus> page 3 Volume 65, Number 12 • March 19, 2020
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Distancing: A look at how Goochland is reacting to virus threat
Residents’ new reality: Living with uncertainty By Roslyn Ryan Editor
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or Goochland residents, most recent calamities have had a predictable arc. Whether it was a mid-winter white-out or a tropical storm, the story unfolded as follows: there was the dramatic build-up — during which store shelves emptied and news alerts pinged incessantly — then the event itself, then a gradual recovery and return to normalcy. We know the power will come back on. We know see Coronovirus> 8 Photo by Amanda Miles
For many families, outbreak means a change of pace Goochland resident Ezra Baier-Miles spent some time at home last week creating a piece of artwork. His parents have been keeping Ezra and his brother home due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. Earlier this week, we asked our readers to share some photos that illustrated what the past week has been like for them, and several of those submissions can be found on page 9.
Goochland County Public Schools announced on Tuesday that the division will provide free meals for all GCPS students. For more info, see page 19.
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