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Volume 66 Number 19 • May 13, 2021

Nuisance noise rule approved by board New measure means residents who ignore written warning could face a civil penalty By Roslyn Ryan Editor

already checked to make sure all tents were properly secured and weighted down, Dearden began urging vendors to pack it in. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a wall of wind broadsided the market, lifting tents and sending them hurtling through the

After two years and countless hours of work by county residents and local officials alike, Goochland County now has a new tool to help fight the kind of nuisance noise some say poses a significant threat to residents’ quality of life. On May 4, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to the County Code to include a provision against nuisance noise, a move that could help residents who have complained for years that they have had little to no recourse in dealing with everything from loud music to neighbors intent on riding ATVs regardless at all hours of the day and night. Although board members stopped short of banning any form of lawful shooting, and one key sticking point in approving the measure was making sure not to infringe on residents’ Second Amendment rights or impede local law enforcement officers from maintaining shooting proficiency. Agricultural and commercial noise are

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Tipped truck near Maidens left large spill, no injuries Dozens of first responders rushed toward the Route 522 bridge on the morning of May 5 after receiving reports of an overturned fertilizer truck near the Beaumont Correctional Center. Fortunately, according to deputies on the scene, the driver of the truck was not injured.

Market slammed by wind, tents destroyed Director: Gift from anonymous donor offers solace after opening ‘disaster’ By Roslyn Ryan Editor

On May 4, after over a year spent battling the COVID-19 pandemic, RVAg Executive Director Lisa Dearden had reason to hope that things might finally be returning to normal. It was a bright, beautiful Tuesday afternoon and she and the vendors at the Goochland Farmers Market were thrilled to kick off the

market season, particularly after the devastating toll the pandemic had taken on markets last year. Sadly, fate — and Mother Nature — appeared to have other plans. The market had been open for about an hour, Dearden said, when she got word that a storm was headed their way. Though she had

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The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: A neutered male Pit, about 2-4 years old; a neutered male Tabby, 3-5 years old (would be better as a barn cat); and a spayed black and white female, about 2-4 years old. 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 on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

Noise continued from >1 also exempt from the ordinance, which covers only property on which a residence is located. According to Goochland County Attorney Tara McGee, who worked closely with the Citizens Committee formed by the county in 2019 to address the issue, the noise covered by the new ordinance must occur repeatedly. A written warning must also be sent to violators via certified mail. The new ordinance reads, in part, “It is a violation of this article for any person to intentionally or unintentionally make repetitive noise, or allow the making of repetitive noise … on residential property that, by reason of its volume, pitch, duration, repetition, and time of day, unreasonably and substantially disturbs or interferes with someone else’s peaceful enjoyment of residential property they own, rent, or occupy.” Essentially, the committee

“designed the whole ordinance to protect the peaceful enjoyment of residents’ homes,” McGee explained. “That’s what their goal was.” The board members were especially appreciative of the 12-member committee that came together to craft the ordinance. Members volunteered their time to study data including local noise complaints from the past 10 years. Members of the committee included Kara Beville, Mary Day, Thomas Ford, Peter Lenk, Joe Ligon, Eric McKay, Patrick Murtaugh, Catherine O’Brien, Rose Sompayrac, Richard Willis, David Winchester and Eric Yim. As they examined the issue of nuisance noise, committee members were presented with a flood of personal accounts from residents who said they have been negatively impacted by noise, including one man who shared that the noise from his neighbor’s go-karting activity has caused such a disruption to his life that it is now impacting his health. There were also, however,

a number of residents who opposed any formal policy controlling noise, preferring that the matter be handled without getting law enforcement or the courts involved. Several speakers during the May 4 meeting, including former County Supervisor Manuel Alvarez, urged the board members to defer action on the ordinance until they could study it further and make more people aware of the proposed changes. To board of supervisors chairman John Lumpkins, however, the time was right to approve the measure — albeit with caution. “Let’s take the step, let’s be careful, and let’s be prepared to see how it works, “ Lumpkins said. “We need to really monitor it and make sure we get a report and get feedback on the complaints that are coming to the Sheriff’s Office.” For the full text of the new ordinance, as well as research compiled by the Citizens Committee, visit https://www. goochlandva.us/1050/NoiseCommittee.

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GHS to present ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ Contributed report

The Drama Department of Goochland High School will present its spring musical production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” The filmed performance will stream over the internet in three shows: May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and May 16 at 2 p.m. With a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, this musical comedy is a delightfully funny parody of 1920s musicals. While taking COVID-19 precautions, Goochland High School Drama students perform the show together on a stage for the first time since their fall production of 2019. Presented as a “show-within-a-show,” the story begins as a lonely, reclusive musical theatre fan sits in his apartment and reminisces about his favorite show, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” set in 1928. As he listens to his record album of the cast recording, the show comes to life in his apartment, and the audience is in for a rollicking good time. During the show, the man in the chair offers his dry, witty comments on the music, the actors, and the story, while also reminding us that the arts can transform our lives.

Market continued from >1 lot. The violent gust, which Dearden estimates was around 65 mph, injured several people, including one vendor who suffered a broken leg, and destroyed thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Dearden suffered a concussion after being struck in the head by a tent, and admitted Monday that she was still dealing with symptoms related to

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Presented as a show-within-a-show, Goochlnd High School’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” will stream on the ShowTx4U platform on May 14, 15 and 16.

As director Neil Burch, who teaches Drama at Goochland explained, “We chose this show because we felt like our audience and students could connect with the sentiments from the man in the chair. We hope this show ‘does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes us to another world...an escape from the dreary horrors of the real world.’ We want our audience to laugh and sing along. We all could really use that after a tough year.” Despite a year of disappointment, Goochland Drama has persevered and found a

the injury. “It was just a disaster,” Dearden said, noting that the Goochland Market, which is held every Tuesday from 4 – 6:30 p.m., is one that is particularly close to her heart. Although the market has struggled in recent years to find traction, it is also one she feels serves a critical need for residents who may be facing food insecurity. “It’s just so important to me, and I don’t want to give up on it,” said Dearden, who

way to make its own silver lining. “I couldn’t be prouder of the students and staff members who worked on this production,” Mr. Burch continued. “All of this was possible due to the tremendous leadership from our senior students.” The show was produced by Heather Wilckens, who also teaches at Goochland Middle School. Music was under the direction of GHS alum and vocal teacher Jaleel Jackson, with choreography by Richmond dance teacher and choreographer Chelsea

also oversees farmers markets in Midlothian and Powhatan, as well as another Goochlandbased market in ManakinSabot. Finally, earlier this week, Dearden received a jolt of much-needed good news: after an initial GoFundMe campaign managed to raise around $3,000 to help replace tents and get vendors back on their feet, an anonymous donor gifted the remaining $7,000 that Dearden and her team were trying to raise.

Delano. The show will stream on the ShowTx4U platform. Tickets are $10 for each household, per viewing device. Purchase them by going to https://www.showtix4u.com/ event-details/51529. To learn more about the Goochland Drama Department, visit https:// sites.google.com/glnd.k12. va.us/goochland-drama-dept/ home. Follow Goochland Drama on Instagram (goochland_drama) and Facebook (Goochland Drama Department).

Dearden grew emotional Monday as she discussed what the donation would mean for her and the rest of her team, employees she said have put forth a Herculean effort in recent weeks to make sure markets go on as planned. They will now be able to not only replace what they lost, but also ensure that the market program will continue to thrive as it emerges from the pandemic. Said Dearden, “it’s going to mean everything to us.”

Goochland County hs announced a new streaming service for every County public meeting, meaning anyone can now watch Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and School Board meetings online in a new and improved format. The new streaming software from Swagit Productions, LLC (Swagit) provides a comprehensive platform for citizens to watch meetings live, view

archived meetings, and access meeting transcripts. Meetings are also indexed so viewers can navigate between different agenda points, and view the meetings on computers, laptops, or mobile devices. Meetings may be viewed at the following locations: Goochland County Meetings: https://www. goochlandva.us/1154/CountyMeetings Goochland School Board Meetings: http://goochlandschools.org/school-boardmeeting-live-stream/ All Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and School Board meetings will be archived and see Meetings > 4

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— Wednesday, May 12, 11 a.m.-noon. This month’s title is “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie” by Marie Benedict. Place a hold on your copy today or check it out on hoopla or OverDrive. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7658769. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and Virtual Programs the meeting link will be sent Atlee Virtual Book Club to the email used for regis-

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WILLIAM B. LAWSON William “Willie” Bradley Lawson, 50, of Cartersville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James “Doc” Lawson. Willie is survived by his mother, Frances LAWSON Lawson; his brother, Brian Lawson (Jessica); his nephew and great-nephews and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was affectionately known to his friends as “Horse Fly” and could light up a room with his infectious laughter and wit. Willie had a passion for hunting, fishing and animals. His passion and love for dogs led him to co-own and manage Mad Tom Kennels with his brother, where he won numerous awards for his dogs. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance, P.O. Box 657, Powhatan, Va. 23139, or at vahda.org.

Android, and other popular devices. You can now watch and experience the meetings in a streamlined manner while on the go. “Goochland County is excited to announce the implementation of new meeting streaming software that will provide a new and improved consistency and experience for citizens who watch our public meetings live or via archived recordings,” said John Lumpkins, Chairman of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors. “Transparency is important for Goochland as we conduct business, this new resource enhances the transpar-

ence, Goochland County is pleased to announce a new Bluetooth based Assisted Listening system to assist citizens who attend public meetings in person. The Assisted Listening system works with County-provided Headsets, devices that work with any hearing aid that has a T coil setting, or by using an App named “Wavecast.” Detailed instructions are in the back of the Board of Supervisors meeting room at the County Administration Building and on the Board of Supervisors page of the County’s website (www.goochlandva.us).

Poetry Break — Premieres Wednesday, May 19. Visit our YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl. com/prladults starting May 19 for poems to inspire you. Bluebirding — Premieres Thursday, May 20. Follow master naturalist Terry Atkinson! Starting May 20, go to https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video.

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Meetings continued from >3 accessible for on-demand viewing. Once archived, the on-demand feature allows for viewers to choose which meeting agenda items, or conversations, they wish to watch and then go directly to that video segment. A transcript is created by voice to text technology, allowing citizens to search the archives for the spoken word in a meeting which is synced to the video. This webcasting feature is compatible with multiple platforms including Apple,

ency of our public meetings. Swagit is known for their ability to provide streaming and content management solutions with a cost-effective, convenient means to engage the local community. The implementation of the new meeting streaming software will streamline and provide consistency throughout public meetings of Goochland County including meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority and School Board. In addition to the new and improved streaming experi-

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GoochlandCares announces new board members Contributed report Thomas joined what was then BrickerAnderson, ing Royal Automotive Group with his brother. GoochlandCares, private, 501(c)(3), non-profit P.C., in 2016 as an associate and was quickly pro- Mugford has been married for 34 years to his wife, corporation that provides basic human services moted to partner the following year. Prior to join- Wendy, and they have two daughters and two ing the firm, Thomas grandchildren. and health care to Goochland residents in need, honed his trial skills Following his recently welcomed four new members to the as a prosecutor over father’s example of GoochlandCares Board of Directors for the 2021a 12-year period in community service, 2027 term. the City of Richmond Del has served on and Each new Board member brings valuable perand Henrico County. chaired numerous spective and personal, professional, and volunteer He most recently boards including the experience that will enhance GoochlandCares’ abilserved as Deputy Greater Richmond ity to further its mission. Commonwealth’s New Car Dealer The new board members are:

Nicole Chandler-Grant Nicole Chandler-Grant is an IT Project Manager in the banking and health care industries. As a contract PM for a major financial institution, she manages monthly deployments of technology enhancements needed to ensure compliance with industry regulations and to close process gaps across various integrated applications. Nicole is a native of Richmond, VA and spent time in Goochland visiting her great grandparents over many summers. Since becomChandler-Grant ing a resident of Goochland County, community engagement has been a priority. She has served in various roles with Byrd Elementary School PTA from 2010 – 2015. From 2013-2016, she served as the Cheerleading Director for Goochland Youth Athletic Association. She is humbled and excited to re-engage with the Goochland community by serving on the board of Goochland Cares. Aside from her full-time job and community engagement, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with her husband, James and their 2 children. Nicole is a graduate of North Carolina Central University where she earned a Bachelor of Administration degree in Business Administration (Concentration in Management) in 1997.

Thomas L. Johnson Jr. Thomas L. Johnson Jr., is the managing partner of Bricker Anderson & Johnson, P.C. in Richmond, Virginia. He represents individuals and their families who have been injured through no fault of their own due to medical malpractice, auto and truck accidents, wrongful death, and civil rights violations.

Attorney for Henrico County with the primary responsibility of managing the Johnson office’s homicide and dui/manslaughter investigations. In between stints as a prosecutor, Thomas successfully defended insurance claims for a prominent insurance defense firm and built a strong criminal defense practice. Throughout his career, Thomas has received numerous professional accolades. Most notably, he was recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and Robert S. Mueller, III., for his role in the prosecution of numerous gang offenders responsible for multiple homicides and drug trafficking offenses in the Richmond Area in 2012. He was elected by his peers to serve as President of the Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association for two separate terms in 2002-2003 and again in 2017-2018. He has also served as a substitute district court judge and served as a co-chair of the Richmond Bar Association’s Bench Bar Conference. Despite a demanding career, Thomas still finds time to give back to his community as coach, volunteer, and member of multiple service boards and committees. Thomas was recently recognized for his distinguished service to The College of William & Mary as the 2019 recipient of the Douglas N. Morton Alumni Service Award for his efforts as the president of the college’s AfricanAmerican Alumni Association. Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts from William & Mary in 1992 and his Juris Doctorate from the Wake Forest School of Law in 1995. Originally from Essex County, Virginia, Thomas has called Goochland County home since 2008 where he resides with his wife Crystal and their two children, Kaci and Ryan.

Del Mugford A long-time Goochland county resident, Del Mugford is a graduate of Benedictine College Preparatory and Virginia Commonwealth University. After college graduation, Del spent the next 36 years in the automotive industry own-

Association, the Better Business Board, the Benedictine Foundation Board, Mugford and Hermitage Country Club. Del looks forward to serving on the GoochlandCares board, giving back to the community he loves.

Jennifer R. Wilkins Jennifer Wilkins began her career right out of college and has worked in various fundraising capacities at top rated independent schools in Charleston, South Carolina, New York City, New York and most recently here in Richmond, Virginia at Collegiate School. In 2020, she embarked on a new path in the recruiting and staffing industry. In the Flex Division at ProspectBlue, Jennifer helps businesses find new and better ways to hire the best people for their teams, and helps candidates find career placements that suit their skills as well as their lifestyle needs. Over these 24 years she has learned firsthand the importance of work-life balance as it is a constant converWilkins sation among parents, students, educators, and school administrators. Jennifer is a graduate of Collegiate School and the College of Charleston. She has been involved in several nonprofits in Richmond and now looks forward to supporting her Goochland community. Raised in Goochland beginning at the age of three, Jennifer returned to her family’s farm in 2017. Jennifer and her husband David knew they wanted to raise their three daughters in the country and have been very happy with their move. She is passionate about bringing people together, focusing on the positive opportunities that come from trying times, and celebrating small victories.

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Neighbors team up in support of GoochlandCares Contributed report The five neighborhoods in Goochland County built by Eagle Construction of Virginia are participating in a challenge to see which neighborhood can raise the most money for GoochlandCares, May 15- May 23. In the past the Parke at Centerville, The Parke at Manakin Woods, The Parke at Saddlecreek, Parkside Village, and Readers Branch have each donated generously to GoochlandCares which provides a lifeline of critical services to the most vulnerable in Goochland County. This year, being a very challenging year due to the pandemic, the neighborhoods have decided to up the ante and raise more money than ever to support GoochlandCares. Your contributions will go directly to provide relief in areas of greatest need. They will keep the shelves stocked in the Food Pantry, make critical safety repairs to client’s homes, prevent clients from facing eviction or utility service shut off and assist those living with fear and abuse. 2020 is finally behind us. But it is not over. Hurt is still here. Hunger is still here. Homelessness is still here. As we move froward through 2021, there is still a lot of uncertainty. But one We are pleased to note that Eagle has kickstarted this fundraiser, with a $500 donation. GoochlandCares is a private, 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation that provides basic human services and health care to Goochland residents in need. GoochlandCares envisions a community where everyone’s basic human needs are met. For more information visit www.GoochlandCares.org or contact Adair Roper, aroper@ GoochlandCares.org, (804) 5566260. Find us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/goochlandcares.

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Woman’s Club gifts books to BES students GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club members recently purchased and donated 47 books to Goochland’s Byrd Elementary School in commemoration of Earth Day. Librarian Zoe Parrish was “beyond thrilled” with the new additions. Teachers and students are enjoying the variety of resources for learning more about the earth, from how seeds grow to harnessing wind energy. Ms. Parrish’s son, Wilder, was among the students excited about the new additions. For more information about the GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club, visit the web site at: thegoochlandwomansclub. weebly.com. Contributed photo

As summer nears, ‘bucket list’ may be just the ticket By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Although the official start of summer is still a few weeks away, it’s certainly not too early to begin crafting a plan for just how you’d like to spend that string of long, sun-drenched days bestowed upon us annually by Mother Nature (I like to think as an apology for having to

slog through the occasionally miserable Virginia winters). What’s that you say? You’re maniacal work schedule doesn’t allow for much downtime, even in the summer? That is definitely unfortunate, but still not necessarily a deal-breaker. Even if your work-life balance tends to be way out of whack, there are still almost certainly a few days over the next few months that can

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Mother’s love still greatest gift of all By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

At age 44, my life was busily progressing up and down the ladder of success, centered on strategic career moves that would allow me to achieve the goals I so aggressively sought. Caregiving was the furthest thing from my mind on the day I got the call from my mother informing me she had been diagnosed with cancer. I took the news in stride, never realizing the life-changing affects those simple words had on my mother’s life, and eventually mine. A credit to her tenacious nature and irrevocable spirit, she fought the brave fight during the first years of the disease’s relentless assault, and I went on with my life, only briefly interrupting it to take her to an occasional doctor’s appointment. As the months progressed, the disease became more debilitating, and caring for my mother became almost full-time work. I responded by hiring a lady to sit with her during the day, fix her meals, and provide the support she needed. I realized we were reaching a painful emotional intersection, where decisions would have to be made, none of them easy. And the day inevitably came when she could no longer physically keep house, perform the daily duties of life, and needed full-time nursing care. My sister and I searched facilities in the area, none of which seemed right. Although cancer had ravaged my mother’s frail body, it hadn’t touched a still active and creative mind, and she made us promise to see Gift > page 7

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Pilot, POTUS and a very close call Editor’s note: The following contribution is part of the Gazette’s continuing series “Tell Me a Story,” in which we ask our readers to share tales from their own lives or the lives of family members. Art Bachman Contributing Writer

So there I was, at 2,000 feet in my Cessna 10 miles north of Hilton Head on a flight from Louisa to Ocala, Florida. I did the required radio call to the Hilton Head airport, “Cessna 66221 10 miles north landing Hilton Head.” The airport came back with “Hilton Head airport is closed.” My next transmission

was “Cessna 66221 is low on fuel and needs to land.” The next Hilton Head radio transmission was “Okay, but you have to land with a tail wind and get stopped before hitting the President’s helicopter on the runway.” About 5 miles out from Hilton Head I had a Coast Guard helicopter close to my left wing and a Marine helicopter close to my right wing. I was coming in too high and fast so on final approach to the runway I did a slip with full right aileron and full left rudder that kicked the airplane out of the air stream. My airplane dropped like a rock about 500 feet in a few

seconds before I straightened it out and landed successfully. The helicopters were left behind and probably wondered what the hell happened. I got my airplane stopped before hitting the President’s helicopters. Then on the tarmac I saw President Clinton, Hillary, Chelsea and their dog getting on Marine One. The funny part was the press corps scrambling to load all their crap in the back of a CH 47 behind Marine One.

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The Goochland County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is proud to introduce two new programs to assist Goochland citizens with special needs during emergency and nonemergency situations: Project Lifesaver and Handle with Care. Project Lifesaver provides a means by which GCSO and caregivers work together to employ locating technologies and search and rescue methods, when needed, for Goochland residents with wandering behaviors. Handle with Care allows

Goochland residents and their caregivers a means by which they can make Goochland County Sheriff ’s Office aware of their special needs to ensure that deputies and 911 dispatchers are aware of accommodations needed to best assist the special needs resident. Qualifications for the Handle with Care program include but are not limited to: autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, behavioral disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Down Syndrome, hearing impairment, mental disorders, and more. “As Goochland County

Sheriff’s Office works tirelessly to support the needs of all Goochland citizens, we especially want to ensure we are supporting the most vulnerable in our community, our citizens with special needs, if or when they may need our help”, said Goochland Sheriff Steven N. Creasey. For more information on both programs or to determine if you or a loved one living in Goochland County may qualify for these special programs offered by the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office, please see our website (www.goochlandsheriff.org).

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keep her at home for as long as possible. It was then I realized that the most important question facing us was not financial, but emotional. Protecting my mother’s dignity became top priority, eventually leading to some lifechanging decisions for both of us. So, it was with great hesitancy that I moved home to care for her, taking a leave of absence from work and devoting most of my time to her care. She made the job easy, and it wasn’t many days later when

Summer continued from >6 list of things a person wishes to accomplish before they die (or “kick the bucket,” a term that can allegedly be traced all way back to the Middle Ages, when hanging a person was accomplished by kicking a bucket out from under their feet). The items on said list can be anything you like, from climbing a mountain to learning French to finally trying escargot. Unfortunately, while it’s a wonderful concept, bucket lists may also be a teensy bit daunting right now. Many people aren’t quite ready to travel yet, and plenty are also struggling to recover financially from the pandemic’s impact. Plus, mountain climbing is hard, French has A LOT of tricky grammar rules and escargot is…snails. So there’s that. The good news is that if crafting a list of everything you want to do before you die feels like too much, the Summer Bucket list is much more doable. Need a few sug-

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I knew I had made the right decision. Keeping a promise to protect her from the loneliness and desperation of a chronic disease, I kept her at home for more than a year. During that time, we laughed, cried and faced the reality that faced us with a sense of togetherness. That’s not to say there weren’t tough and difficult days, much tougher on her than me. Through it all, she remained constant in the one role she had mastered and dedicated herself to — being a mother. After providing a lifetime of guidance, an endless multitude of consoling hugs, bandaging

too many skinned knees to count and almost never eating a meal sitting down, she provided her final and greatest gift of all: love in the face of adversity. Those final months allowed me to tie all the loose ends, to get answers to those final few questions I had. It allowed her to keep performing what she considered her most important role, that of mother. She did that so well her spirit still remains alive in her children and grandchildren, not only on this Mother’s Day, but every day of the year. And we owe that to one amazing person — our mother.

gestions? Read on! Go fish: If you don’t happen to be a seasoned angler, this summer would be a wonderful time to call up a friend who fishes and head for the river (or lake, or bay).

est thumb doesn’t mean you can’t finally enjoy the pleasure of watching a garden grow. If you’ve always dreamed of planting a garden but need a little help, your local Extension Office (2748 Dogtown Rd in the Central High School Park it: At last count, Complex) is a wonderful Goochland has nine parks and resource. recreational facilities, including Tucker Park, Leakes Mill Park Move it: After a year and Matthews Park. Have you spent largely in the house, why visited all of them? If not, this not try out a new sport or summer may be the perfect activity? From Tai Chi to dance time. classes geared for seniors, Goochand Parks and Rec offers Know your history: plenty of fun opportunities to Goochland County is home to get exercise and learn a new dozens of fascinating historical skill—the perfect win-win. For sites to visit, including the Old more information on Parks Stone Jail in the Courthouse and Rec programs, visit www. and the Second Union goochlandva.us/236/ParksRosenwald School Museum Recreationor call (804) 556in Hadensville. Hunting for 5854. more history? A visit to the Have an idea for a Summer Goochland Historical Society Bucket List item we missed? (2924 River Road West) is a We’d love to hear from you! great place to start. Send your suggestions to rryan@goochlandgazette.com Get growing: Just because and we’ll print it in an upcomyou don’t have a huge plot ing edition of The Goochland of land or the world’s green- Gazette.

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Made in the shade: Moss, ferns can help in low light By MJ Weatherford Contributing Writer

omeowners struggle with shady spots in their landscapes. This is especially true where there is deep shade. Moss and ferns can provide a solution for these problem spots by adding color and texture. Homeowners can spend money and time trying to rid their yards of moss, only to have it return again and again. Moss grows in deep to light shade and where the soil is compacted and acidic. To truly eliminate it, those conditions must be changed and that can be expensive. There is an-other solution: embrace the moss. Moss requires little maintenance, is evergreen under the right conditions and never needs mowing. There are two types of moss: mounding and spreading. The spreading moss is low to the ground and spreads quickly from the edges. It is great for lawns

because it does spread quickly. The second type is mounding moss, often found growing between bricks or pavers. It spreads slowly and is quite dense. Grass and weeds will grow among the spreading moss, but is not as likely to penetrate the mounding moss. The grass and weeds that do grow amidst the moss, es-pecially spreading moss, can easily be mowed without disturbing the moss if the mower is set high enough. In the summer when the grass turns brown, a little watering will keep the moss green. Moss does not have a traditional root system and obtains its water and nutrients from the air; therefore, misting the surface is all that is required. To add moss to the landscape, select an area where some moss is already growing. Clear the area of weeds, leaves and debris. Harvest moss from an area similar to your landscape and from a source for which you have permission. Avoid harvesting whole patches of moss, rather take small pieces from several parts of a patch. Place the harvested moss in the prepared spot, tamp it down so that it has good contact with the soil and water in. Until established, water lightly and regularly unless there is rain and keep the area free of debris. Moss will not be able to absorb water if its surface is covered by leaves or other debris. O n c e estab-

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lished, watering is necessary only in very dry conditions. Without watering, moss may go dormant but will green up after water- i n g or a rain. Visit the Virginia Cooperative Extension website at ext.vt.edu and read the Virginia Tech Publication 430-536 t o obtain more information about moss. Ferns also flourish in shady, moist areas. Their feather-like fronds or leaves are a wonderful ad-dition to any landscape. Though they do not flower, their foliage comes in a variety of shapes and shades of green. Ferns are happiest in light to deep shade and in soil that is damp, not soggy, and rich in organic matter. Choose ferns that are suited to this area (zone 7). An excellent source for all things ferns is Bulletin 987-2, Native Plants for Georgia, Part II-Ferns found on the University of Georgia website at extension.uga.edu. Ferns grow either from crowns or rhizomes. Crown refers to the center part of a fern. Ferns with crowns spread from the center outward to from clumps. Divide in the spring when the fiddle heads (new ferns) begin to emerge. Gently dig up the fern and pull apart the new fiddle heads, being certain to capture some roots. Replace the parent fern and Dover Branch; Dover Branch LLC to William Calvin Johns III, $169,950. Lot 5, Section 2, Cedar Lane; Truett Real Estate

cover, without completely cov-ering the crown. Then plant the new ferns only deep enough to support the plant. Water to keep moist until the plants are well established. Ferns that spread from an underground root (rhizome) are even easier to propagate. Dig up the parent fern. There will be a spreading rhizome. Cut the rhizome where there is at least one frond developing. Then plant the pieces just below the surface so that the portion with the frond is just above ground. Ferns need to be watered until established, but once established most only need water during dry spells. Autumn fern(Dryopteris erythrosora), Christmas fern(Polystichum acrostichoipteris), ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), and varieties of wood fern grow well in Central Virginia. Consider giving mosses and ferns a try in those shady spots and your ‘problem area’ may be solved. MJ Weatherford is a certified Master Gardener through the Virginia Cooperative Exten-sion and a member of the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association. If you are interested in learning more about GPMGA programs or how to become a master garden-er volunteer please visit gpmga.org.

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Last Wednesday’s signing ceremony at Goochland High School celebrated the collegiate decisions of student-athletes Skylar Dacey (Bryant), Ayden Doczi (VMI) and Aubrie Hixon (Ferrum).

Goochland student-athletes headed to next level By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

Goochland High School last Wednesday held a signing ceremony to honor three student-athletes who are taking their athletic and academic careers to the collegiate level: Skylar Dacey, Ayden Doczi and Aubrie Hixon.

Aubrie Hixon Hixon will play NCAA Division III soccer for Ferrum. She was looking for a team that competed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and with Ferrum, she liked the campus, the view and the environment. Hixon also said that Ferrum is the perfect size; she complimented the amount of athletes there, and she referenced her future academic plans – she’s looking to major in Health & Human Performance with a physical education emphasis and minor in coaching – when describing what made the school the best fit for her. As for Ferrum’s Women’s Soccer team, Hixon said that head coach Erin Saleeby, coach Wes Lewis and her future teammates right away made her feel like she was part of the family. “They are very friendly,

encouraging, helpful,” Hixon said. She’s hoping to play at holding mid or left wing. In her sophomore year, Hixon contributed to the Bulldogs varsity girls soccer team reaching the Class 2, Region A semifinals in 2019. “It’s been a pleasure to be a part of Goochland soccer,” Hixon said. “The team has taught me that’s it’s not all about winning. It’s about the hard work and building chemistry throughout the team.”

Skylar Dacey Dacey will swim at the Division I level for Bryant University. Dacey said she had to decide between multiple schools that all had amazing programs, but with Bryant, she praised the school’s family feel and “excellent training programs.” “Bryant is my perfect fit, not only athletically, but academically,” Dacey said. “I am choosing to study Biology with a Pre-Medical focus, and the Biology program at Bryant is unbeatable.” On the athletic side, Dacey said her new coaches are “nothing short of amazing.” “Being part of their team is such an honor,” Dacey said.

“The campus is stunning and I truly feel at home at Bryant.” Her coaches and teammates, Dacey said, are the most fun and energetic group of people she said she has met. “They are so extremely supportive of each other and everyone wants each other to succeed,” Dacey said. “The energy they bring to the sport is one of my favorite things about them!” Dacey said she will continue to compete in short-distance events (including the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle) in addition to any events her coach feels she will excel at once she gets to Bryant. In her sophomore year, Dacey won the regional championship in the 100 free and took third at states in the 200 free. Dacey was also a state qualifier both in her junior and senior seasons when Goochland moved up from Class 2 to Class 3. Dacey added a third-place individual finish in the 200 free in regionals during her junior year. “Goochland Swimming was always my way of being connected to the school,” Dacey said. “My junior year, Ashton Paxton was the coach of the team and she truly helped me see some aspects of college swimming to pay

attention to. She was one of my biggest supporters that year and I cannot thank her enough.” Dacey said her coaches, beginning with her very first one, have been a massive part of her life. “To my first coach…Cindy Matthews: you gave me the love for this sport and told me it would take me places, and you were right. I cannot thank her enough for being on that list of my biggest supporters my entire career,” Dacey said. “To my parents for doing absolutely everything so I can succeed, I am forever grateful for you. “Swimming is the biggest thing in my life,” Dacey said, “and I am so excited to continue my passion at Bryant.”

Ayden Doczi Doczi is all set to play Division I football for the Virginia Military Institute. “It meant a lot, not only for me, but for my parents; it really showed how much work they put in for me, just pushing me along,” Doczi said of last Wednesday’s ceremony. “It meant…I took my next step, I know I’m going. Even though I committed, it’s in paper now.” After he committed, Doczi praised the brotherhood aspect

of VMI, having seen what it’s done for his dad, Mike Doczi, who also went there and played baseball for the Keydets. Ayden also went into Goochland’s JROTC program, and he fell in love with the military aspect. In addition to the leadership roles he’s held on his athletic teams, he worked his way up through the JROTC program’s ranks to Company 1st Sergeant. Playing at the center position, Doczi helped lead his Goochland Bulldogs varsity football team to an undefeated 5-0 regular season and an appearance in the Class 3, Region B final. Doczi feels that he was able to get stronger this past season. He feels that his speed and footwork is a lot better, and he praised Goochland football’s new offensive lineman coach McFarland Murph’s intuition when it came to college footwork. “He’s really focused on hands, really focused on: I want to get you to the next level as much as I can, prepare as much as possible,” Doczi said. “That really helped a lot as well.” Doczi also pointed to the possibility that, depending on how he performs this season on the pitcher’s mound, he could also compete on VMI’s baseball team.

He’s off to a strong start in his final season on the high school diamond. In Goochland’s 5-3 win over Randolph-Henry on May 5, Doczi earned a complete-game win on the mound and pitched six shutout innings before defensive errors enabled the Statesmen to score 3 runs. Doczi’s ERA, however, stayed at 0.00 in that May 5 win. “It’s very encouraging,” Doczi said, adding: “I’m doing much more things for my body to stay healthy and stay ready to go than I was in previous years.” He played for RBA South over this past fall, and he said that they gave him a recovery program after pitching and during pregame warmups. It’s meant a lot to him to have his senior seasons. “With COVID, I honestly didn’t think I was going to have any of the seasons, so I’m grateful to be out here,” Doczi said. “With football, it didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but we got out there, we played our heart out, and I played with some of the people I grew up with since we were 5 years old to finish out the season, finish our careers together, and some of us are moving on to go to the next level, and I think that we’ll all do as well as we can.”

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Goochland boys soccer routs Randolph-Henry, Amelia By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

Playing their best first half at that point of the season according to the coaches, Goochland boys soccer unleashed six goals in the first half and went on to secure an 8-0 shutout over Randolph-Henry to remain unbeaten on Friday. “We wanted to play good soccer, get everybody in tonight and emerge with no injuries. That’s the things you always want, and so I feel really good about tonight,” said Goochland head coach Marshall Lindner. “I was very proud of the way the guys played. They played as a team, as a unit. It was a good feeling.” Senior Charlie Flammia earned the hat trick on a teamleading three goals, and Yoshi

Da Silva scored two. Flammia jumped and, with his leg, immediately slammed a cross from Da Silva into the net on a rocketing hit for his first goal of the evening. Da Silva earned his second goal when he headed in a cross from Cody Ware. Scoring one goal each were Ware, Gintas Putinas and Connor Doersch. While it rained throughout the middle portion of the game, even escalating to a downpour for a very brief stretch, the field remained in good shape, staying firm throughout the game. Lindner was thrilled with the way his team played on Friday. Goochland also beat Amelia 10-2 last Wednesday. On Thursday, Goochland’s Photos by Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette girls soccer team fell to Goochland High School’s Yoshi Da Silva (11) delivers a shot on goal and Da Silva’s Goochland teammate Connor Doersch (9) possesses the ball in a boys soccer home varsity match versus Randolph-Henry on Friday. Goochland won the match 8-0. Collegiate 7-2.

Goochland roundup: softball team battling hard in opening stretch rowly lost 2-0. They were due to play Amelia this past Goochland softball opened Thursday, but the game was the season with two hard- cancelled. fought setbacks and an 11-0 victory over Cumberland. Goochland’s tennis In the Bulldogs’ season opener, they narrowly lost teams earn 7-2 wins 7-5 to Buckingham. Both of Both of Goochland’s boys Goochland’s pitchers, Jasmine Price and Chelsey Farthing, and girls tennis teams earned pitched good games according 7-2 team victories this past to their head coach Wayland week, with the girls’ team Colwell, but the Bulldogs’ hit- improving to 2-1 and the boys’ ting didn’t kick in until the team to 3-1. Goochland’s girls team seventh inning. Samantha Proffit, however, won at home on Thursday had a huge day at the plate, against Buckingham, sweeping all six singles matches. batting 4 for 4. At the No. 1 line, Margaret In the Bulldogs’ 5-inning win over Cumberland, Jaden Townsend won the tie-breakStaton and Jasmine Price led ing game 7-4 over Meredith the team in hitting, both going Delong-Maxey to win her 2 for 3. Price got the win in the individual match by a set score of 9-8. pitcher’s circle. No. 2 Kendall Griffis, No. 3 The Bulldogs then traveled to Randolph Henry and nar- Heather Raley and No. 4 Anna Staff Reports

Stamey all won 8-3 over Rachel Bardon, Sidney Brewster and Amearah Davis, respectively. No. 5 Layla Allen and No. 6 Genevieve Williamson earned 8-0 bagel set wins over Taniya Brown and Katelyn Miller, respectively. Goochland added one win in doubles when No 3. team Stamey and Allen routed Brown and Miller 8-1. Goochland’s boys team picked up a road victory over Fluvanna the day before on Wednesday. In singles, No. 1 Evan Bernstine earned an 8-0 bagel set over William Ruffa, No. 2 Adam Webb routed Jackson Landsberg 8-1, No. 3 Reid Dameron defeated Augustus Jones 8-2 and No. 4 Alex Peskin won his match by a score of 8-2. In doubles, No. 1 team Bernstine and Webb earned

an 8-0 bagel set over Ruffa and Jones 8-0, No. 2 team Dameron and Peskin outdueled Landsberg and his teammate 8-6 and No. 3 team Jacob Taylor and Dallas Silva edged past Blaise Silverman and Hunter Strickland 9-8.

Goochland baseball fends off Statesmen 5-3 The Bulldogs earned a hard-fought win at home last Tuesday when they held off Randolph-Henry to win 5-3. Senior pitcher Ayden Doczi, who is headed to VMI to play Division I football, earned the complete-game win and pitched six scoreless innings. The Statesmen scored all three of their runs in the final inning on errors, but the Bulldogs held on to secure

the victory. The Bulldogs, who were 2-2 after an 11-1 setback to Amelia, were scheduled to face Prince Edward on Tuesday and Amelia this Thursday on the road at 5:30 p.m. Goochland’s next home game is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, versus Central Lunenburg, 5:30 p.m.

Benedictine baseball grows win streak to 5 The Cadets improved to 13-6 after routing Walsingham Academy 14-4 on the road and defeating Trinity Episcopal 10-6 at home in consecutive days. Going into Wednesday’s road game at Fuqua, Benedictine had won five straight, as well as 13 of their previous 16 games. In the Cadets’ win over

Walsingham, Jay Woolfolk led the way, batting 3 for 4 with a pair of home runs and 3 RBI. Victor Johnson also homered and tallied up 3 RBI. Terrence Rhodes racked up three hits, and Sam Saunders and Corey Adams each had two hits. Daniel Lingle pitched into the fifth inning, and Jorden Olivera closed out the game on the mound. In Thursday’s home triumph over Trinity, Woolfolk struck out 11 batters in five innings pitched and added 2 RBI at the plate. Adams homered and tallied up 3 RBI. Hank Carpin batted 2 for 3 with 2 RBI, and Henry Dolan scored 3 runs while adding an RBI. Benedictine’s next scheduled home game as of press time is against Woodberry Forest on Saturday, May 15, at noon.

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