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Local Woman’s Club planting pinwheels for a purpose The GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club recently planted their annual pinwheel gardens as part of Stop Child Abuse Now awareness month. The gardens are located at Hidden Rock Park and the Goochland Library and will remain up for most of the month of April. Prevent Child Abuse America is a partner organization of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Goochland Club President Jane Polk and members Pat Roberts and Anne Hardwick (not pictured) planted the pinwheels this year.

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Kindergarten registration going virtual

GHS graduation will be held at drive-in theater for second year

Contributed report In order for school divisions to plan for Due to ongoing safety concerns caused by the fall, it is critical that they have registration the pandemic, Kindergarten Registration for information in the spring to plan for resource the greater Richmond region will take place allocation at each elementary school. in a virtual, online format beginning on April “In the past year, we all know that COVID1 and extending throughout the spring and see Kindergarten > 2 summer.

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For the second time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Goochland High School seniors will be spending their graduation day at the movies. On June 7, at 8 p.m., Goochland County Public Schools will hold commencement exercises at the Goochland Drive-In Theater in Hadensville, offering the Class of 2021 the chance to celebrate while still remaining in compliance with current state-wide rules governing social events. “Given the parameters provided by the Governor’s office, we thought this would offer the best opportunity for our students to walk across the stage and to have their moment in the sun,” said GCPS Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley, recalling the tremendous success of last year’s event. That ceremony drew rave reviews from local families and garnered interest from media outlets across the country. Like many other school leaders across the country, Raley knew the chances of returning graduation to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where it see Graduation > 3

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TyKeshae Fowlkes got an unexpected surprise for Christmas this year – the exciting news that she would be returning to Virginia Correctional Center for Wo m e n (VCCW) in Goochland to serve as the new warden of the facility. “I have always loved FOWLKES VCCW. It is such a beautiful place and I enjoy being able to walk the grounds throughout the day as part of my job,” Fowlkes explained. She added that one area of focus will be

providing inmates opportunities for growth and education to prepare them for release. Warden Fowlkes began her career with the Department of Corrections in 1995, working as a part-time secretary while taking classes in computer information systems. “I came for a part-time job and found a very rewarding career,” said Fowlkes. A keen sense of curiosity has always made her want to learn more, so she learned everything she could and worked hard, earning promotions along the way. She thrived on the variety that came with the job. No two days were ever the same, whether she was involved in administration, security or grievance

management. Fowlkes has worked in men’s and women’s minimum and maximum security facilities throughout Virginia, including death row. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new job in Goochland. So, how does the Warden spend her time when she isn’t working? “My garden is my sanctuary,” Fowlkes said. “I work outside every day from early spring to late fall.” She laughed when she explained that she often rescues plants from the sale bin and loves bringing them back to life. Contributed by Donna Cottingham, Board Member, The Elizabeth Kates Foundation

‘Illuminate The Estate’ wraps up this weekend Contributed report Goochland wedding and events venue The Estate at River Run will be offering visitors the chance to enjoy a self-guided stroll through the grounds this Friday and Saturday, featuring illuminated

Kindergarten continued from >1 19 has been a stressful and challenging period for children, families and school divisions,” said Rich Schultz, executive director of Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, a regional school readiness collaborative that works with school divisions regionwide to promote the importance of springtime registration. “This year, it is especially critical for parents to reach out to their school division in the spring so they can be connected with all available resources to address any learn-

scenery courtesy The Lighting and Sound Company. The Illuminate the Estate event was created to help put wedding and event industry professionals back to work in a time when social gatherings and large events are still liming loss and to ensure their child is well-prepared to start Kindergarten.” Schultz emphasized that now is the time for parents to let their local school know about a child who will be arriving for Kindergarten in the fall. Parents are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible and complete the online registration, or request hard copy forms provided by the local school division. Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond offers a number of helpful resources and tips for regional Kindergarten registration on its website at www.

ited. The final two nights of the event are April 2 and 3, and guests may choose 45-minute time slots from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www. theestateatriverrun.com. smartbeginningsrva.org, along with a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” for families who are registering their children. In addition, parents will find a section for each school division in the Richmond region that will provide links and resources for each school. Parents are advised to utilize those local school division resources, as registration processes and documentation for registration may differ by school division. For more information, contact Amanda Abate Murphy at (804) 874-6192 or by email at Amanda.murphy@smartbeginningsrva.org.

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GMS announces Students of the Month Goochland Middle School recently announced its Students of the Month for February. Students earning this top honor were Hayden House, Hanna Parrish, Joseph Warren, Mayte Ortega, Mason Utsman, Jayda Tinsley and Eagle of the Month Maddie Lamm.

Graduation continued from >1 has been held for the past several years, were slim. Governor Ralph Northam recently released preliminary guidance for how K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, may safely hold in-person graduation and commencement events this spring, capping attendance at outdoor events at 5,000 people or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Graduation events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow other guidelines and safety protocols to ensure proper distancing. “I appreciate the work that our schools, students, and teachers have put in to get back into the classroom safely, and the efforts of public health officials and education leaders in developing guidelines for safe graduations and commencements this spring,” said Northam. “We are releasing

this guidance early to allow schools to begin planning for this year’s events. While graduation and commencement ceremonies will still be different than they were in the past, this is a tremendous step forward for all of our schools, our graduates, and their families.” The Drive-In option will allow one carload of family members to attend per graduate, Raley said. Virginia has currently administered more than 2.7 million total COVID vaccine doses, and 1.8 million Virginians—21.3 percent of the population—have received at least one dose, while more than one million are fully vaccinated. About 50,000 shots are being administered to Virginians each day, and the acceleration of the vaccine program and the decrease in new COVID-19 cases make it safer to ease restrictions on activities like in-person graduations. Virginia’s schools are also meeting Governor Northam’s goal to expand opportunities for regular in-person instruction. In early February,

Governor Northam directed Virginia’s 132 school divisions to submit plans by mid-March for returning students to their classrooms. Raley pointed out Monday that Goochland students in grades K-12 have been back in school full time since October, and all other students have returned to in-person learning at least two days per week (families who prefer to have their children learn remotely have had that option as well). Raley said the division has been working on an individual basis with families of students who may want or need more in-person education than is currently offered, and administrators have been working to accommodate those students. Raley added that his goal remains for students to return to full-time in-person learning when the new school year begins on Aug. 23. A distance learning option will most likely be available in some form for those families who request it, he added. Over the past two weeks, Governor Northam and state

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officials have visited schools at every grade level in 26 school divisions throughout the Commonwealth, highlighting innovative approaches to safe classroom instruction. The American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law last week by President Biden, includes $122 billion to support K-12 school recovery efforts nationwide. Ninety percent of the funding will go directly to local school districts based on the formula for distributing federal Title I funds. Ten percent of the funding under the act will support state-level initiatives to help schools recover from the pandemic.

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Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY CENTRAL VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: GLADSTONE TO TOWER HILL 138KV TRANSMISSION LINE REBUILD PROJECT CASE NO. PUR-2021-00016 On February 3, 2021, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (“CVEC” or “Cooperative”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application for approval and certification of electric transmission facilities in Nelson and Appomattox Counties, Virginia (“Application”). CVEC filed the Application pursuant to § 56-46.1 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the Utility Facilities Act, Code § 56-265.1 et seq.

call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by email to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling 804 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

CVEC states that its existing transmission system in the project area receives service by a 46 kilovolt (“kV”) transmission line from Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”), an affiliate of American Electric Power (“AEP”). According to the Cooperative, as part of PJM Interconnection, LLC’s ongoing Regional Transmission Expansion Plan study process, AEP identified thermal and voltage violations of AEP transmission reliability criteria on several 46 kV sub-transmission facilities. To address the thermal and voltage violations, AEP proposes transmission improvement projects, which include the retiring of the existing 46 kV transmission line currently serving CVEC, and construction of a new 138 kV transmission line to the Cooperative’s Gladstone substation delivery point. APCo filed a separate application with the Commission seeking approval of these improvement projects in Case No. PUR-2021-00001.

On July 27, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from the Cooperative, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.

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The Commission may consider a route not significantly different from the routes described in this notice without additional notice to the public.

A more complete description of the Rebuild Project may be found in the Cooperative’s Application.

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The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on CVEC’s Application. On July 26, 2021, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the sole purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On July 22, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to

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Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing or subsequent Hearing Examiner’s Ruling for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

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The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Please note that submissions to the Commission’s Clerk’s Office via U.S. Mail or commercial mail equivalents may not be processed for an indefinite period of time due to the COVID-19 emergency.

All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map may be viewed on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Transmission-Line-Projects.

The Cooperative’s Application, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

The Rebuild Project includes the replacement of existing wood single pole structures, currently ranging in height from 25’0” to 56’-6,” with an average height of 44’-6”. As proposed, the new steel or ductile iron single pole structures for the Rebuild Project would range from 52’-0” to 101’-6,” with an average height of 70’-11.”

Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice.

Description of the Project The proposed work on the transmission line begins at Gladstone substation, near the intersection of Spring Lane (Hwy 622) and Hwy 60. The line runs generally southeast, crossing the James River, to Tower Hill substation, near the intersection of Hwy 60 and Watt Abbitt Road (Hwy 654), approximately 6.33 miles.

According to CVEC, given that the existing right-of-way (“ROW”) is adequate to construct the Rebuild Project, the Cooperative considered no alternate routes requiring new ROW for the Rebuild Project.

Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before June 1, 2021, a notice of participation. Notices of participation shall include the email addresses of the party or its counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Cooperative. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00016. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing.

The Cooperative states that the proposed in-service date for the Rebuild Project is no later than December 2025, because the Rebuild Project must accept delivery from the 138 kV line when the proposed AEP transmission line upgrade is complete and energized. The Cooperative represents that the estimated conceptual cost of the Rebuild Project (in 2021 dollars) is approximately $8,790,000, which includes approximately $5,170,000 for transmission-related work and $3,620,000 million for substation-related work.

On or before July 22, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR2021-00016.

Through its Application, CVEC seeks to make certain upgrades to its transmission system to take delivery from AEP’s upgraded 138 kV line. CVEC also seeks to rebuild the Gladstone to Tower Hill transmission line, which is at the end of its service life, and upgrade it from 46 kV to 138 kV. In addition, CVEC seeks perform minor upgrades to its Gladstone and Tower Hill substations (collectively, the “Rebuild Project”).

Copies of the Application and other supporting materials also may be inspected at: http://www.mycvec.com. An electronic copy of the Cooperative’s Application also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Cooperative, Andrea D. Gardner, Esquire, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or agardner@huntonak.com.

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Obituary HELEN G. DUNN Helen Goodman Dunn, 99, of Goochland, Va., passed away on March 6, 2021. Helen was born on August 14, 1921 to the late James Willis Goodman and Ida Bowles Goodman of Manakin-Sabot, Va. Helen was a lifetime resident of Goochland County, where she was the registrar for over 30 years. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards

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with friends and spending time with her family. She was also a longtime member of Gum Spring United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan Jackson Dunn Jr.; her son, Willis Jackson Dunn; and her grandson, William Adrene Haislip II. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela “Pammie” Anne Haislip (Jerry); and daughter-in-law,

Brenda Carter Dunn; her grandchildren, who called her “Ga,” Kendra Lee Dunn (Jason Kaiser), Ryan Logan Dunn (Leigh) and Julie Anne HaislipBarrett (Sean); her eight greatgrandchildren, Brooke Haislip Tapscott (Dallas), Brett Cole Haislip (Sloan), Madeline IdaAnne Haislip, Virginia Leigh Dunn, Braden Jackson Kaiser, Logan Jackson Dunn III, Kenlee Grace Kaiser and

Carter Lemuel Dunn; her one great-great-grandchild, Hayes William Tapscott. Graveside services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Gum Spring United Methodist Church cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Norman’s Chapel in Goochland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Goochland County Fire and Rescue Co5.

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Decades after pandemic, what will we remember? By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Many, many years from right now, when the COVID-19 pandemic is a distant memory, those of us who lived through it will surely remember it slightly differently. If you were among those who lost someone close to you, to be sure, the past 12 months will always bear the mark of tragedy, reminding you of how a loved one was stolen away by a threat so few of us ever could have seen coming. For you, hearing the name of the virus will always bring a stab of pain, no matter how many years pass. For students who were robbed of important milestones and those who found themselves cast into financial uncertainty, these past months will forever hold painful reminders of what was taken away

For the rest of us, however, those fortunate enough to have made it through without any lasting impact—and of course we will have the good sense here not to list maskwearing or social-distancing under the heading of “traumatic”—the pandemic will likely feel after only a handful of years like some long, strange detour we had to take from lives that eventually returned back to normal. For us, the memories of what happened will probably center on how each day in the initial stage of the pandemic seemed to add some bizarre new challenge. I picture a wizened old gentleman sitting with his grandchild many years from now, reaching back to recall how we all ran out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer first, then haircutting supplies and elastic cord. Maybe a few old timers will point out, as they

unearth old facemasks from piles of items stashed away in attics, that Americans were initially advised not to bother with masks at all. If you happen to be a VCU basketball fan, remember when they cancelled March Madness as the Rams were warming up for the game? Remember when grocery stores suddenly sold out of lasagna noodles because so many of us were making casseroles? Remember the first time you learned what Zoom was, or saw one of million internet memes about hilarious mask fails? All of these things may or may not stay with us, of course, but I do hope that, long after all of this is over, all of us can look back on this time and remember the many, many simple acts of kindness and heroism that we have seen over the past 12 months. Please don’t let us forget how

many people set aside their own challenges to help others who were struggling. Don’t forget the first responders, the frontline workers, the teachers or the everyday citizens who found new and creative ways to continue moving us forward even as the news about the pandemic seemed to grow worse by the day. Try to remember, years from now, about the officers who delivered prescriptions to those who couldn’t leave the house and the parents who opened their homes to children of essential workers. This pandemic in many ways will go down as one of the worst calamities in our modern history. But it has also underscored how deeply kind, committed and compassionate we can be. And that, along with those Internet memes, is certainly worth remembering.

Wavelengths: Remembering the days when radio was king By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

“How could they not know what that is?” I thought to myself as my daughter pointed to an old piece of stereo equipment longabandoned and left in the attic. I suppose she had little or no idea of the level of importance that single piece of technology

once demanded, and was equally unaware of a period of time when radio was more than entertainment but represented the soundtrack of a generation. I’m not sure how stereos work these days or if buyers select separate components or choose compact boxes that combine all of the above. But, there was a time when purchasing a stereo piece-by-piece

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was the norm. In the summer of 1968, I spent the summer carrying bricks for Harvey and Jake Bumgardner as they began building what was the first signs of the Totopotomoy subdivision. Harvey’s bricklayers could lay the brick much faster than I could haul it, but I suffered through long enough to save enough money to make a long-

anticipated visit to the stereo store. Anyone who made a similar journey during the 1970s will tell you a visit to a stereo store was a somewhat intimidating experience. The person who assisted you used an over-abundance of stereophonic lingo as he quizzed you regarding budget, expectations see Radio > 7

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Letter to the Editor Column brought back memories but left out some Key West details Dear Editor, I thoroughly enjoyed the column about Key West by Jim Ridolphi in the March 25 issue. The column brought back many fond memories. But the column didn’t tell the whole story about Key West, so here is the “rest of the story.” Key West has been one of my favorite destinations for many years, especially for Fantasy Fest in October. If you have not been to Fantasy Fest, save up your money to stay at one of the high end hotels on the water at the end of Duvall Street, probably close to $1,000 per night during the festival. Don’t go to Fantasy Fest unless you are ready for a lot of public nudity. And I have never seen a police officer on Duvall Street. I frequently spend Halloween on Bourbon Street at New Orleans where the debauchery is rampant, but Fantasy Fest at Key West is better. Key West also offers superb fishing, snorkeling on the reef, the state park with beach, museums, sailing, and running a rental jet ski around the island. Other than Fantasy Fest in October, the best time to visit Key West is right after labor day when all the little “booger machines” have gone back to school and prices drop like a rock since it is the end of the season and the weather is still great. Every day there is a sunset party at Mallory Square on the water at the end of Duvall Street that is a daily must attend event. The virus hoax cancelled all my travel plans last year including Russia, Las Vegas, New Orleans. and Michigan, where I was supposed to be the Grand Marshall of the largest Flag Day parade in the U.S. However, worst of all, Fantasy Fest was cancelled last October but it’s on my calendar again for 2021. Art Bachman Gum Spring

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Radio continued from >6 and acceptable levels of hearing loss. That usually led to a visit to a special room, always enclosed and equipped with special lighting that somehow pulsated to the beat of the music on the system. The attendant always felt compelled to demonstrate the largest speakers in the room,

“On a clear night, you could listen to a selection of Firefall, CSN &Y, The Eagles, Van Morrison, and others without interruption for what seemed like hours.” somehow thinking a bass line that produced chest pain would impress. I finally decided on a lessdeafening purchase of Advent speakers, a decision I wouldn’t regret as the speakers lasted far longer than my interest in

stereo systems and eventually wound up stored away in the attic. As the summer waned, I had purchased the other components necessary to make a decent system, including a turntable, amplifier and, of course, a tuner. I carefully assembled the system on shelving supported by cinderblocks, marveling at my handiwork as I sat and admired the lines of green and red lights on my own personal wall of sound. But, the installation still wasn’t perfect. The tuner would receive plenty of local stations and some distant channels, but it would not pick up a station that had a loyal following in the Richmond area. Stations like WGOE and WANT were good local choices, but an FM station out of Moyock, North Carolina, was playing a blend of Laurel Canyon favorites that seemed tailor-made to my and many others’ tastes at the time. On a clear night, you could sit in front of that tuner and listen to a selection of Firefall, CSN &Y, The Eagles, Van Morrison, and others without interruption for what seemed like hours. The importance of receiving that signal seems almost unimaginable now, but, at the time, finding a way to boost Paid Advertisement

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OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor my ability to receive the station seemed paramount. As a result, I carefully climbed on the roof of my mother’s house and threaded a long wire from my tuner along the peak and attached the ends to an old television antenna. The connection worked like magic, and the station’s modulation blasted my needles and lighted bars glowed with each note of the music. That stereo system travelled a well-worn path through a variety of dormitory rooms, dingy apartments and small homes. No matter the venue, the system provided a refreshing reminder of decades of enjoying the notes that found their way through those Advent speakers. Years later, the turntable endured a less than dignified end at a yard sale and the amplifier found new life on a mixing board used by my band. The speakers sat in a garage until they too were discarded. I often wondered if they still worked. Now, all that remains is an old Kenwood tuner that my children believe is a toaster oven. I can only smile and remember the pure joy that tuner delivered, for me and thousands of others who still remember the days when radio was king.

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Goochland downs Chargers, improves to 5-0 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

C.J. Towles threw for 133 yards and four touchdowns, and Goochland improved to 5-0 in the six-game regular season with Saturday’s 28-12 road win over Central Lunenburg. “It was good for us to get points out of the passing game, because it’s one more thing for people to have to look at, kind of have an understanding about what we do,” said Goochland head football coach Alex Fruth. “It’s good for us to put the ball up that many times, because it will give us the chance to have some really good film to go back and find some things that we need to work on, some things we’re really excited about. It gives us just more opportunities to kind of critique where we’re at in the passing game.” Towles, a junior, completed eight of 13 passes with no interceptions and connected with four different teammates on his touchdown passes. He helped the Bulldogs out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead with a 26-yarder to senior Kam Holman and a play-action pass to senior Conner Popielarz for 13 yards on third and short. After a Goochland safety tipped a Lunenburg pass and knocked it backwards into the lap of a Chargers player for a 15-yard touchdown to make it 14-6 at halftime, Towles stayed hot. He hit Kayshawn Smith on a 40-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, then found Jason Woodson on another play-action pass for a five-yard touchdown in the fourth to give the Bulldogs a 28-6 lead. Lunenburg had the last score of the day on a 5-yard run.

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Goochland High school junior and varsity football starting quarterback C.J. Towles (9) threw for four touchdowns, including a 40-yard strike to Kayshawn Smith (6) in the Bulldogs’ 28-12 victory over Central Lunenburg on Saturday. With the win, Goochland (5-0) remained No. 1 in Class 3, Region B.

Goochland totaled 249 yards, including 116 rushing, in 38 snaps on offense. Popielarz averaged nearly 10 yards a carry with 79 yards, including a long rush of 33, on eight touches. Holman carried the ball three times for 37 yards. “We looked good up front,” Fruth said. “I thought

our offensive line did a decent job.” Facing a very physical Chargers team that followed a three-yards-and-fall-forward style of play, had the same personnel line up in different sets out of the huddle, and got a ton of snaps on offense, the Bulldogs’ defense, according to Fruth, “did a really good job bending, bending, bending,

and not breaking, and finding a way to get off the field.” “It probably wasn’t the way we would’ve really wanted it to be in that regard, but it’s also the nature of what they do,” Fruth said of the Chargers. “For us to just not wear down and keep resetting…I thought was really good for our defense.” Senior Will Stratton was a

fingertip away from his fourth blocked kick of the season, and he was in on 14 tackles, including one for a loss (TFL). Omarion Quarles was in on seven tackles and had a TFL. Kai Burton was in on six tackles. Haiden Mccourt recovered a Central Lunenburg fumble for the only turnover of the day. On special teams,

Goochland sophomore kicker Tyler Black made all four of his PAT tries, and Fruth complimented the play of the kick return unit, which had a strong return on the opening kickoff and initially scored a touchdown, but saw the score get nullified on a call for a block in the back.

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Flammia reflects on committing to UVA for soccer By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

In a Feb. 23 Q&A with the Washington Spirit, Goochland’s Jill Flammia, who is in the Spirit’s Advanced Development Program, shared the most important qualities she was looking for when looking at colleges. In addition to academics, those qualities, to Flammia, included the coach and his program. The standards of practice. The style of play. Opportunities to train and play on the United States Women’s National Team. She saw those qualities in the University of Virginia, to whom she committed three days later. “Making the final decision on Feb. 26 to play for UVA was a major leap for both me and my family,” said Flammia, a junior at Goochland High School. “It was a very happy day for me.” Flammia praised UVA head coach Steve Swanson and the coaching staff, whom she said has been together for years. “They have a great understanding of each player,” Flammia said, “and they will help each player succeed both academically and athletically.” Flammia liked the Cavaliers’ style of play of playing out the back through the midfield and into the final third, because she’s a midfielder, and she wants the ball at her feet. The style of play that she loves and currently implements at Richmond

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United is playing out of the back through the mid and maintaining possession. “I liked their high standards of practice, and the use of current technology to help me become a better player, because technology can help a lot by improving your style of play,” Flammia said. “I wanted a program that will offer opportunities to train and play with the U.S. Women’s National Team. I also wanted a program that would help me achieve my goals, and that’s playing pro in the future.” Playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference was important to Flammia, too, because of its competitive environment. The UVA Cavaliers in 2019 earned runner-up honors in the ACC, and they reached the NCAA Round of 16 or higher from 2005 to 2018. Flammia added that playing at UVA will help her keep in touch with her family, trainers, coaches, and supporting structure. “Plus, my family can watch all my home games,” she said, “and maybe half of my away games.” Flammia believes that her understanding of the game both tactically and mentally help her to use her technical ability to create plays and help her team to advance to the final third of the pitch and score. She also spoke to having the abilities to play quickly, track back, play defense, transition from offense to defense, and adjust to the

official campus visits are not being allowed at the Division I level at this time. As Flammia went through the process, some schools were closed. Others held virtual tours. Others had their soccer seasons cancelled or postponed to the spring. With the restriction on official visits moving further and further away to where it’s set to expire on May 31 of this year, Flammia had no intention of committing to any of the schools without visiting them, so what she and her family did instead was make many road trips around the country to visit them on their own. As she began to narrow down her top schools from 10 to five to two to UVA within a span of eight months, she said: “All of the schools were patient with me and they allowed me to make my own decision on my own timeline, and I was appreciative of that.” In February 2020, Flammia was one of 20 players who represented the United States in the U-16 girls soccer division of the Union of European Development Tournament held in England. She and her U.S. Girls National teammates won two of three games, defeating Denmark and hosting country England. While all summer tournaments were cancelled due to Contributed photo COVID-19, Flammia was Goochland junior Jill Flammia has committed to attend and able to play in a Greer, South play Division I soccer for the University of Virginia. Carolina showcase in the late interesting and more unique fall of 2020, as well as in a speed of the game. Flammia said the recruit- than any other year.” Because Sanford showcase in Florida this ment process “has been very of the COVID-19 pandemic, past January. All of the games

were livestreamed, thus allowing colleges the opportunity to watch the players compete. Flammia and her Richmond United team were able to finish in the top five of the table in both showcases. They also recently finished playing in the 2021 Jefferson Cup showcase, winning two of three games. They plan on playing in the 2021 PDA Girls College Showcase on Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey, and the ECNL national playoffs are currently slated to be held in San Diego from the end of June to early July, but Flammia said they don’t know if they will be held in San Diego for sure due to California’s current COVIDrelated restrictions. The ECNL national finals will be held at the West Creek Soccer Complex in Richmond, with times and dates to be announced later in the year. In addition to keeping up with her strength and conditioning regiments and bolstering her play through competing in the upcoming showcases, Flammia this past weekend said she is going to start practicing with the Richmond United U-16 boys’ team next week, and she plans to continue attending any and all U.S. Youth National Training Centers, with one coming up in April. “I’m excited to be coached at the next level of my game,” she said. “I know there will be some adjustments at first, but I’m excited to contribute whenever it’s possible.”

road schedule – the Bulldogs will tackle another oddity. Their final regular-season opponent, Winchester’s James Wood, is playing its first game of the year. But despite all of the unknowns they’ve faced, and despite being young up front on

the offensive line, the Bulldogs have been able to adapt through their still-unbeaten season. “We can kind of go with the flow of things, and ultimately when it comes to a lot of what goes on, it’s about us. It’s about how we respond, how we react,

how we play,” Fruth said. “We don’t have a normal schedule right now, but our kids are doing a really good job adjusting, going with the flow, and then we just focus on how we play and what we do.” Friday night’s home game

Senior Day, it’s about the parents,” Fruth said, “because here they are, they’re getting a moment to take a deep breath and kind of recognize the fact that this chapter of their kids’ lives is wrapping up, and that’s a big deal.”

versus James Wood (7 p.m. at Goochland High School) is also Goochland’s senior night. The Bulldogs are excited to celebrate the contributions of their 13 senior players and two senior managers. “The other thing with

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Goochland’s runners take off to begin last Wednesday’s boys’ cross country race versus Amelia and Randolph-Henry at home. The Bulldogs swept both the boys and girls races.

Goochland runners dominate at home on muddy day By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

Goochland’s runners took on a muddy home course on a damp Wednesday and prevailed, sweeping both the boys and girls races featuring Amelia and Randolph-Henry. In the boys race, Goochland senior Jack Hoffler won first place with a time of 19:43 in the muddy conditions. Luke Farkas took second in 20:30, and Drew Meiller finished fourth in 20:40. Finishing sixth to 10th were Goochland runners David Johnson (21:09), Cody Ware (21:34), Grayson Cagwin (22:07), Reid Dameron (22:20), and Anthony Esposito (22:44). In the girls race, Goochland senior Grace Juran won first place in 23:16, and Elizabeth Owens (23:45), Megan Reid (23:57), Anna Gagnon (24:24), Anneliese Rogerson (24:56), Maggie Goodman (26:10), and Caroline Black (26:58) made it an all-Goochland top seven. Leah Kelley (28:24) took 10th.

Goochland’s Elizabeth Owens, Andrew Meiller (seen finishing the March 17 race), Anna Gagnon, Reid Dameron, and Anneliese Rogerson all finished in the top 10 of their respective races last Wednesday (March 24) to help the Bulldogs sweep the boys and girls events versus Amelia and Randolph-Henry.

Ginna Boggs (28:32) and Alex Geyer (28:57) took 11th and 12th, respectively, and Abby Pillion finished the race in 40:20. Additional Goochland boys finishers were Jonah Bruce (23:22), Will Browning (23:41), Ben McCray (24:09), Michael Mullen (27:06), and Jacob Pudwill (27:18). Goochland was slated to host the James River district championships on Tuesday, From left: Goochland’s Caroline Black finishes the girls race; Goochland’s David Johnson finishes the boys race; Goochland’s Ginna Boggs is joined by Maggie Goodman, who after finishing the race goes back to run with her to the finish line. March 30 at 3:30 p.m.

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Godwin, Goochland, Trinity play together at Hermitage Staff Report

In a crossover made possible by the Virginia High School League shifting its 2020-21 fall athletic seasons to this spring due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity Episcopal School, which traditionally holds its golf season in the spring, was able to play the Mills Godwin Eagles and Goochland Bulldogs at the two VHSL schools’ home course of Hermitage Country Club in Goochland County on Monday. Godwin tied with Trinity 152-152, while Goochland finished the match with a score of 173. Godwin senior and VCUbound golfer Charlie Kennedy earned medalist honors with a 9-hole total of 33. Garrett Kuhla led Trinity with a score of 36. Photos by Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette Two golfers shot 38: Trinity’s From left, clockwise: Trinity Episcopal golfer and Goochland resident Cole Pollard watches his shot sail out of the teeing area in Monday’s match versus Haleigh McPeak, and Godwin’s Goochland and Mills Godwin at Hermitage Country Club; Goochland’s Will Gravely putts; Goochland’s Luke Manno launches a shot down the fairway; GodMatkins Milligan, the son of win’s Matkins Milligan drives the ball out of the teeing area; Goochland’s Kyle Goff sends a long putt up the hill; Goochland’s Gintas Putinas putts. Goochland head golf coach Knox Milligan. Three golfers shot 39: Trinity junior and Goochland resident Cole Pollard, Goochland High School freshman Will Gravely, and Trinity’s Jack DeBord, who shot in the sixth and final group of the day. Additional top-four scorers for Goochland were freshman Luke Manno (44), sophomore Gintas Putinas (45), and senior Kyle Goff (45). Goochland was slated to play in the James River District golf tournament on Tuesday at Briery Country Club in Charlotte County and will play in regionals on April 13.

Goochland announces ticket changes for outdoor events Executive Order 72, Goochland Football, cheer, and band ball game. Goochland High then be available to the gener- done through Ticket Spicket High School will be able to families will get the first School students will get the al public starting on Thursday (www.ticketspicket.com). morning. There will be no cash sales Due to the change in accommodate 500 spectators opportunity to purchase tick- next opportunity. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s for outdoor events after April 1. ets for the April 2 varsity footAny available tickets will All ticket sales must be or tickets available at the gate. Contributed Report

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