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INSIDE Goochland history: River was chief source of transport —but also entertainment. > page 3 Volume 66 Number 3 • January 20, 2022

Experts warn residents to use caution when burning storm debris

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Christmas Mother Association wraps up stellar year It took many dedicated volunteers and the support of numerous local organizations and families to help bring the 2021 Goochland Christmas Mother effort to a highly success close. This year the association was able to provide a happier Christmas for 231 Goochland families in need and raise $82,778, one of the highest amounts ever recorded. Above, Goochland Christmas Mother Association president Joy Kline, right, vice president Robin Hillman, left, and Christmas Mother 2021 Ann Casey recently reviewed the culmination of this year’s initiative to share Christmas joy with those in need in Goochland. Donations to the Christmas Mother organization are accepted year round. More information can be found at www.goochlandchristmasmother.org.

Newman tapped as new school board chair

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

At their annual reorganizational meeting on Jan. 11, the Goochland County School Board elected C. Michael Newman as chair and Sandra Barefoot-Reid as vice chair. Newman represents District 4 and

has served on the school board since January 2020. Barefoot-Reid represents District 1 and has also served on the school board since January 2020. In addition to naming new leadership, the board also named members to committees and other board

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Contributed Report In the wake of recent storms that hit Virginia, officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) are encouraging people to practice safe burning if and when they begin burning yard debris and blown down limbs and trees. The VDOF regulates open burning, and there are several rules, regulations and tips that residents need to follow to stay safe, stay legal and avoid undesirable impacts from smoke. From Feb. 15 through the end of April, it is illegal to burn before 4 p.m. if you’re within 300 feet of woods or dry grass leading to the woods. Visit https:// dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribedfire/wildfire-prevention/before-youburn/ for complete regulations.

Responsible burning Start any burn as early as possible (after 4 p.m. during fire season), so the fire will have time to die down before evening sets in. Citizens also need to ensure that they follow any local burning ordinances that are in effect in their area. Have enough people on-site to keep the fire attended to and controlled at all times. Keep handy a water hose, shovel or other means to put out the fire.

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Burning continued from >1 Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving it. This means no smoke and no heat. Call 911 for help immediately if your fire escapes. Several minutes may pass before a fire department or the Forestry Department can arrive on the scene. Be aware that you might be held liable for the cost of suppression and damages to the property of others. Burn piles should be: Located in an area that has been cleared down to bare soil. Less than 10 feet in diameter. At least 25 feet from any forested area (grasslands, brush or wildlands). At least 25 feet from your home or other combustible structure.

At least 50 feet from any public roadway. Burning “don’ts”: Don’t burn household garbage (including paper products), treated lumber, plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticides, paint and aerosol containers. Burning these items is illegal. Don’t burn wet materials, as this creates excessive smoke. Don’t burn on windy days. Don’t leave a fire unattended, even for a moment. Escaped debris fires can spread quickly. The Virginia Department of Forestry protects and develops healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. With nearly 16 million acres of forestland and more than 108,000 Virginians employed in forestry, forest products and related industries, Virginia forests provide an overall economic output of more than $21 billion annually.

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In an article in last week’s Goochland Gazette on the new redistricting maps for the Senate of Virginia, Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia’s representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, it was incorrectly stated that Goochland is now represented by District 10 Sen. Ghazala Hashmi. In fact, Goochland’s representative will continue to be Sen. Mark Peake until the next election.

School Board continued from >1 responsibilities. Barefoot-Reid will serve on the School Health Advisory Committee, CTE Advisory Committee, and the Special Education Advisory Committee. District 2 representative

Angela S. Allen will serve on the Facilities and Safety Advisory Committee, Gifted Advisory Committee, STEM Advisory Committee. District 3 representative Karen R. Horn will serve on the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School Board, Advisory Committee for Equity in Education.

District 5 representative John D. Wright will serve on the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School committee. In addition to his duties as the board’s new chair, Newman will serve on the Facilities and Safety Advisory Committee, the Goochland Education Foundation and on the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

committee as an alternate. The board also approved a meeting calendar for 2022 and reaffirmed their intent to follow the Goochland County School Board Code of Ethics. Both the 2022 meeting calendar and the Code of Ethics are available to the public on the Jan. 11 agenda on the GCPS website at https:// shorturl.at/pqvPZ.

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Obituaries TERRI A. ERVI Terri Ann Ervi, 65, of Louisa, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She loved horseback riding and was an avid greyhound owner and member of the Greyhound Rescue Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hilda Cantini; and one brother. She is survived by her husband, William Ervi. A visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Lacy Funeral Home, with a

memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the SPCA or any animal shelter of your choice in Terri’s memory. Online guestbook at Lacyfh.com. LAWRENCE J. NUCKOLS Mr. Lawrence J. Nuckols, 84, of Rockville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022. Lawrence was born on August 5, 1937 in Rockville, Va. and graduated from Rockville High

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singing along to George Jones and playing lottery scratchers. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Ottaway Nuckols and Velma Anne Redford; and his brother, J. Conway Nuckols (Emily). He is survived by his brothers, E. Mason Nuckols (Helen) and Morris Nuckols (Audrey); his children, Deanna Nichols (John) and Alicia Batkins; his grandchildren, Stephen Ferguson (Emily), Caleb Nichols, Ashley Austin (Matt)

and Sarah Nichols; his great-grandson, Carter Ferguson; and his life-long friend, Bobby Cauthorne. A memorial service was held at Goochland Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, with a reception immediately following in the church fellowship hall. All expressions of sympathy, including flowers, honorary donations to a favorite charity and cards are welcome and can be sent to 800 S. Meadow St., Richmond, Va. 23220.

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required at https://pamunkeyliSecurity will be held at the brary.libcal.com/event/8523071. Cochrane Rockville Branch Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the Library from 6 – 7 p.m. library at 3075 River Road West This presentation will edufor more information. cate you on the many decisions involved in claiming Social Security, as well as their conTuesday, Feb. 8 sequences, and provide strateThe Ins and Outs of Social gies to maximize the benefits received. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/8684298. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. My First Library will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Create a baby’s first library with a heart theme using a crate, markers, and stencil. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/8518082. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Friday, Feb. 11 Friday Book Group will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 11 a.m. – noon. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

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Goochland Middle announces December Students of the Month Goochland Middle School recently announced its December Students of the Month and Eagle of the Month. Pictured, from left to right, are Lorenzo Guerrero, Zachary Diehl, Esau Cordova, Molly Smithers, Zahara Woodson, and Eagle of the Month Samantha DiPace. Not pictured in the photo is Jerry Fry.

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Goochland County has announced new expanded Sunday hours at the county’s two convenience centers. As of Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, both the Central and Western Convenience Centers will be open on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The new hours mean Goochland’s convenience centers will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. Expanding Sunday hours is the latest effort to offer citizens expanded opportunities to dispose of household trash and recycling. The Central Convenience is located at 1908 Hidden Rock Lane in Maidens, and the Western Convenience Center is located at 3455 Hadensville-Fife Road.

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Keeping King’s legacy alive By Roslyn Ryan Editor

t’s always a challenge to help young people make a connection with history, and the task is made even more difficult when a particular historical figure has been elevated to almost mythic status. Such is the case with Martin Luther King Jr., a man who accomplished so much in his 39 years on Earth and will forever be remembered as a Civil Rights icon and a champion of justice around the world. I recently had the chance to ask a friend’s teenage children about their plans for the Martin Luther King Day holiday, and their responses were pretty much what I had expected: Video games, movies, catching up with friends and sleeping in were all on the agenda. When it came to what they knew about King’s life and legacy, there were, again, few surprises. They knew he had fought for equality, that he had delivered the iconic “I have a dream” speech, and also that he had been assassinated. After that their knowledge was somewhat spotty, which I suppose is understandable. While King’s legacy lives on, his pioneering work is now many years behind us. But while we still discuss King’s iconic speech, his legacy and his tragic final moments, so much else is lost. Perhaps the most important thing? That he was not a god, nor a man possessed of superhuman traits—

everything Martin Luther King Jr. accomplished was done by a person as human and fallible as the rest of us. And here, perhaps, is the greatest lesson King left us with: Regular people are capable of extraordinary acts of courage, love and leadership. Seek out knowledge, pursue truth, love even those who mean to do you harm, and it is possible for every single one of us to leave an indelible mark on this world. No one who sacrifices his or her life for the cause of freedom deserves to be forgotten, but King, most certainly, deserves as much as any other figure in our country’s history to remain a part of our national conversation. In an age where tweets have taken the place of oratory and self-righteousness seems so often to rule the day, could there possibly be a better role model for our young people? Given this, I think all of us who are familiar with the life and legacy of Dr. King, either because we lived during his time or have simply been inspired by his work, need to encourage our students to learn more. We should be sharing our knowledge and encouraging meaningful action, such as getting out into the community and working on behalf of those in need. Instead of simply feeding young people historical facts and dates, why not give them the opportunity to see that they too are capable of making a difference in the world? In the words of King himself, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” On the holiday set aside in King’s honor, it’s a great message for young people to hear.

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Finding the things lost along the way By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

Ever wonder what happened to that favorite baseball glove, or that long-lost pogo stick from your youth? What about that old cigar box full of prized baseball cards or your father’s pocket watch? They might seem like insignificant losses, but to their owners, they are priceless family heirlooms whose loss represents a void in their family’s history. Like many others, I recall items from my past that I’m sure have not been discarded and must be stored away neatly in some long unopened box. Truth be known, most of them are probably lost or buried in some attic or basement with no hope of redemption. But for a special few, the hope of recovery is bolstered when they receive a visit from a crew from Legacy List, a PBS production that focuses on those lost or misplaced possessions. As owners prepare to sell houses that have been lived in for decades, the Legacy List team asks for a list of items that they believe could be in the home, but haven’t been seen for many years. It could be a special coin collection, or a well worn hat, or virtually anything that is a special and unique memory for the family. In the interest of full disclosure, my daughter Jaime is in her third season as a cast member on the show. She’s joined by Avi Hopkins, a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and remembered as one of the best running backs in the history of the school. The local connection to the show is part of its attraction, and it has gained popularity as each season continues. Jaime and Avi, along with their see Items left behind > page 11

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Bulldogs extend win streak to five By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

The Goochland Bulldogs wrestling team is on the rise and nothing seems to be getting in their way. Hosting a meet with Charlottesville, Monticello and Albemarle, the Bulldogs matched up with Charlottesville and Monticello on Wednesday, Jan. 12 and won both handily, even coming back from an early 6-24 deficit against the Black Knights before storming back and winning 54-30. Against the Monticello Mustangs, the Bulldogs won handily, 72-12. The two wins pushed the Bulldogs to a 9-1 record so far this season, with the team riding high on a five-game win streak. Senior Grant Heidel, who has been with the program since he was a freshman, says the team’s chemistry has been at an all-time high and is one of the key reasons for this group’s early success. “The whole team has better chemistry,” he said. “When I was a freshman we weren’t on the same page at all times, but I feel like this year and last year we’ve really come into our own.” Against Monticello, there were a lot of class forfeits that went in Goochland’s favor, but when they did wrestle, they dominated. Charlottesville did the same thing against the Mustangs, winning their matchup, 60-9. Taking on Charlottesville next, Goochland overcame a quick start by Charlottesville by gaining the advantage in the latter half of their matchups. The Black Knights won

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Goochland senior Grant Heidel tries to gain leverage at the top of the first period of the 145-pound event against Charlottesville on Jan. 12.

three straight matches by a fall in the 120, 126 and 132-pound weight classes to take a 24-6 lead, but that didn’t deter the Bulldogs from fighting back. Charlottesville’s toughest win in that span was a pin in 5:21 from freshman Mohammed Haidari over Goochland sophomore Nick Daniel. Goochland won the next six matches after that, taking a 42-24 lead in the blink of an eye. All six Goochland wins were pins, with juniors Paul Summit, Reese Vincent, Adger Cardani and sophomore Dawson Lewis all earning the Bulldogs a crucial six points per pin.

Summit and Lewis had the fastest pins during the streak, both winning their matches within the first period. Summit won his match at 1:22 and Lewis won his at 1:49. Vincent, taking on senior Jory Cardoza in the 160pound event, battled with his opponent for all three periods, and was able to finally get the upper hand in the final minute when he got the fall at 5:33. One of the best highlights of the day came from freshman Patrick Harlow in the 170-pound event, who went into the third period with junior Haroon Ali tied up 5-5 and in a close battle where

neither wrestler seemed to be able to get the edge. In the final period, Harlow got on top of his opponent and, with 13 seconds left, pinned him for an exciting win that got a roar of applause from the home crowd. “I was fighting him the entire match and right at the end, he was worn out so I just hit him with a half nelson, put him in it and won,” Harlow said after his win. Another big win for the Bulldogs came from Heidel in the 145-pound competition when he pinned junior Justyn Reyes in a match where he was holding onto a 3-2 lead with 43 seconds left.

“He was definitely a very good guy, very tough, but I dug deep in myself and just did what it took to win,” Heidel said. The two close victories were vital to the comeback bid set by Goochland, and it earned them a perfect 2-0 record on the day. To end the day, 285-pound senior Alexander Rosenbaum, someone head coach Jeremy Wampler has spoken highly of as one of the team’s most improved wrestlers, beat junior Will Lawson in a fall in 2:34. Heidel says that it took a long time for the Bulldogs to build this momentum they’ve

earned, and that it’s important to keep that same mentality throughout the rest of the season. “It took a little while to gain that momentum, but it’s definitely well-earned and we’re glad to have it,” Heidel said. Up next for the Bulldogs is the Ram Rumble Tournament hosted by Lafayette High School on Jan. 22. After that the Bulldogs play host once again on Jan. 27 when Courtland, Manchester, Dinwiddie and Patrick Henry roll into town. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.

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Bulldogs search for answers during losing streak By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

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Goochland senior guard J.D. Mills picks up speed on a drive to the hoop while being closely guarded in the first quarter of the team’s 68-26 loss to Western Albemarle on Jan. 13. The loss was the fourth straight loss for the Bulldogs, who are now 3-7 on the season after a loss to Louisa County.

It’s been a season of trial and error for the Goochland varsity boys basketball team, and while they’ve certainly had positive moments to build on, they’re currently battling through a five-game losing streak. After beating Narrows on Dec. 18, 2021, in an impressive offensive display against a team that is currently 8-3 and on a five-game winning streak, Goochland has lost each of its last four games by double figures, leaving them with a 3-7 record and heading into a stretch against three district rivals. And while some of their losses have been against teams that are simply built to compete now like the 11-1 Western Albemarle squad that consists of eight seniors, they’ve also

struggled against teams like the Louisa County Lions, a team that entered their matchup with the Bulldogs winless before winning 65-43 on Friday. There’s a lot to figure out with this team, but the most important part of this season is figuring out their identity moving forward and breaking out of this scoring slump. In each of their three wins this season, the offense managed to shoot the ball well from beyond the arc and the result was three games over 50 points. In their seven losses, the Bulldogs have scored 50 or more just twice, with the last time coming against New Kent on Dec. 21. Seniors Gabe Liptak, J.J. Cox and J.D. Mills have all proven they can score the ball in bunches, but it’ll be a true test to see if they can power forward together to break this team out of their rough patch.

The Bulldogs have six seniors on the roster and each has had their chance to contribute in different ways this season. The aforementioned trio has been the team’s best perimeter scorers, guard Darius Carroll has been one of their most reliable ball-handlers and bigs De’Andre Robinson and Omarion Quarles have been productive players when crashing the glass. It’s clear this team has the talent and experience necessary to compete with the best teams in the Jefferson District, but they first must move past a mid-season rough patch that’s plagued the shooting touch that’s been a representation of the Bulldogs at their very best. There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played, but the first step for Goochland is to get some momentum. All it takes is one win.

Goochland girls fall to Louisa County at home By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

Facing a Louisa County team (8-2) fresh off its second loss of the season, the Goochland girls basketball team (1-8) gave a good effort, but they were unable to hang with one of the top teams in the Jefferson District, falling 61-22 at home. The Lions were led by six-foot-three guard Olivia McGhee, a four-star recruit according to ESPN, who drained four triples in three quarters to finish with a game-high 19 points. Behind her in scoring was sophomore Sylvie Jackson with 18 points. Out of the gate, the Bulldogs struggled with the

size of the Lions’ backcourt, who jumped out to a 15-2 lead after the first quarter. It took six minutes for Goochland to score its first points when guard Emmy Paulin scored a layup in transition. Beyond that, the offense had trouble operating around Louisa County’s zone, which shut down the middle and forced Goochland to play the perimeter. In the second quarter, the Lions more than doubled their scoring total to take a 37-7 lead into the half. Two threes from McGhee and seven points from Jackson led the way for the Lions while the Bulldogs got buckets from seniors Jenika Carter and Danielle Shibley as well

as from sophomore Nevaeh Fleming. Shibley’s shot was a 3-pointer which drew a nice response from the Goochland crowd. The Bulldogs scored eight points in the third quarter, with every point being hardearned against a well-run zone defense. Paulin led the way with six of those points, three from the free throw line after getting fouled on a 3-point attempt, and the other from a 3-point make. Though the lead was far from attainable with the Lions holding a 42-point advantage over the Bulldogs, there was still plenty of effort shown until the final whistle, something that’s been a promising trend from the Bulldogs

this season. Carter got a nice response from the crowd when she drove to the lane in transition with a clever spin move that turned into a layup, and Paulin and junior forward Rayanna Tibbs added buckets as the game came to a close. While it was another tough loss for the Bulldogs, there’s still plenty of time for this team to right the ship and turn things around. Goochland plays again on Jan. 21 when it takes on district opponent Fluvanna County for the second time this season. The Flucos won the previous meeting 63-27 on Dec. 17, 2021. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com

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Goochland senior point guard Emmy Paulin runs the floor in transition after picking up the rebound in the second quarter of the team’s 61-22 loss at home to the Louisa County Lions on Jan. 14.

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