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Volume 66 Number 25 • June 30, 2022
Road warning: Once fireworks pop, traffic will likely slow, stop By Roslyn Ryan Editor
and commitment, however, which is why earlier this year they were not surprised to see her presented with the Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs’ 2022 Unsung Heroes Award. Mattice received the award at a celebration held at the Downtown Richmond
As county residents prepare to enjoy the annual Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza hosted by Goochland County this Monday, Parks and Recreation staff are reminding residents to be mindful of another, less-celebrated tradition closely tied to the event: the annual snarling of traffic that often accompanies the festivities. County officials this week put out a reminder to residents to be prepared for extensive traffic delays before and after the fireworks, which begins at 9 p.m. Local road closures will be initiated based on traffic conditions and event parking capacity, so those with plans to travel throughout the Courthouse Village area are urge to check the Goochland County Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ GoochlandParksandRec/) for upto-the-minute parking and weather announcements. In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the event is Tuesday, July 5. For those attending the fireworks show, parking will be available at the County Administration complex (1800 Sandy Hook Road), the Fairground property, Goochland
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First responders sharpen skills during casualty training class First responders take part in a training exercise last week at Goochland High School, part of a tactical emergency casualty care class taught by the Virginia EMS Training Group and Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services. Goochland County Fire-Rescue and the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office hosted the session from June 24-26, focusing on realistic hands-on training and drills.
Goochland resident honored as ‘unsung hero’ Mattice has earned reputation for being a top problem solver in IT role with DMV MATTICE
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Of the millions of Virginians who visit the DMV each year, only a tiny fraction will ever meet Information Technology manager Betty Mattice. That’s why they might be forgiven for not realizing what a critical part the lifelong Goochland resident plays in keeping the entire organization rolling along. Mattice’s colleagues have become very familiar over the years with her work ethic