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Volume 65, Number 50 • December 10, 2020
Health district official warns ‘COVID fatigue’ may be driving uptick in cases
Challenges of 2020 won’t dim local couple’s holiday display By Roslyn Ryan Editor
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
As COVID-19 cases in Goochland continue to climb, Chickahominy Health Department Director Dr. Tom Franck has a theory as to one driving factor. He calls it COVID Fatigue. “People are tired of the restrictions,” Franck told county supervisors on Dec. 1, during the final board meeting of the year. “They’re tired of wearing their masks, they’re tired of socially distancing and not being able to be together…I think people are sick and tired of being apart.” Franck said this hypothesis could help explain why the number of cases recorded on Dec. 1 had nearly doubled over the previous week’s total. see COVID > page 3
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Salon honored by Goochland Rotary On Friday, Nov. 20, in appreciation for his distinguished service, loyalty and devotion to the ideals of Rotary, Goochland Rotary Club member Rich Salon was recognized as the 2019-2020 Rotarian of the Year.
With all the things that have had to be sacrificed this year, from holiday gatherings to parades, Goochland residents will be glad to know that at least one cherished local tradition is still proceeding as planned. For the twelfth year in a row, Bobbie and David DeHart are inviting anyone in need of a little holiday cheer to come and take in their annual Christmas display, a collection of inflatables, lawn decorations and other festive pieces they have collected over the years. “We know it’s been a rough year for just about everyone,” said David, noting that he hopes the popular display will help bring a few smiles to those who ride by the DeHart’s Rockville home. The couple has added a few new items this year, and, sadly, had to bid farewell to a few others: the 22-foot inflatable Santa Claus that stood guard for over a decade had to be retired see Holiday > page 3
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