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GCPS earns accolade for 2022 budget presentation
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Goochland County Public Schools has received a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. According to GCPS chief financial officer Debbie White, the award represents a significant achievement by the division, and reflects the commitment of the school board and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. “Goochland County Public Schools is focused on publishing a budget document that clearly communicates the division’s allocation of taxpayer dollars,” White said. “We want our community to be aware of the division’s finances and to understand where we are WHITE spending our community’s limited resources. Earning the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is recognition of those efforts and validation of the work of the division’s finance team.” To receive the budget award, GCPS had to satisfy nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communica-
ROUND AGAIN In the many long-running arguments over roundabouts, why do some remain so slow to yield?
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h roundabouts, that twentieth century traffic engineering innovation Americans love to hate, the oftenmaligned intersection interloper that has become as universally detested in this country as it has been embraced in other parts of the world. Roundabouts: Do we hate them or fear them? The answer depends, of course, on whom you ask. So as Goochland prepares to install a new roundabout at the intersection of Fairground and Sandy Hook roads, we thought we would take a closer look at
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Percentage by which roundabouts reduced injury crashes at intersections where stop signs or signals were previously used for traffic control, according to data provided by the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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We rode in the canvas-covered troop carrier, sitting on wooden benches. My husband Mike and I sat with National Guard troops and volunteers headed to Scottsville, VA to help store owners save their goods before the flooding James River claimed them. Our rental house was in Scottsville and the National Guard let us ride along because the roads were impassable with creeks that had turned into
raging rivers as the remnants of Hurricane Agnes ravaged our state. It was 1972. We had been married for a year and had only moved to Scottsville three weeks earlier. The truck came to deep water, rushing in a torrent across the road. One of the soldiers tied himself to the truck and walked slowly in front of the vehicle, feeling for the road’s surface. We inched along in water so deep that it lapped into the back of the truck at one point. The rest of the roads were
better, and we finally made it to Scottsville. The town is at a crossroads and the intersection is at a low point of land next to the river. That area was already filled with muddy water. We looked across the intersection at our house. The sidewalk and front of the house were still above the water. The land at the back of the house sloped gently down to the river and the basement was mostly above ground. However, the basement was no longer above see Agnes > 5
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continued from >1 these controversial circles and why they drive some drivers crazy. A quick note: Those who would rather see roundabouts relegated to the dustbin of history should at least understand exactly what they are — and what they are not. First, what some people may picture when they hear the word “roundabout”— a disorienting multi-tiered ring of cars, trucks, buses, taxis and other vehicles lurching around a center island with traffic lights directing them and other motorists entering the fray from various points — is actually called a traffic circle. According to a 1998 report from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, the world’s first example of this innovation, Columbus Circle, located in New York City, ushered in a wave of such road projects in the early 1900s, and soon drivers around the world were gifted with the opportunity to openly despise traffic circles for their confusing, often accident-inducing layouts. Part of the problem? In these early iterations, traffic already inside the circle had to yield to incoming vehicles, leading to
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an absurd amount of stopping, starting, hard breaking, loud cursing, near misses and actual collisions. Understandably, these original traffic circles never gained much traction with the public and most were eventually replaced. Then, in 1966, a British traffic engineer named Frank Blackmore decided that the idea had merit — it simply needed to be reworked. Blackmore got to work pioneering what is today known as the “modern roundabout,” a far more elegant design that reversed the fatal flaw of the traffic circle and had incoming traffic yielding to vehicles already in the circle. Legend has it that Blackmore helped drivers embrace the design by stationing himself in the center island and barking orders through a megaphone, but regardless of whether this is true, his design was an immediate hit. Thousands of new roundabouts were built around the United Kingdom and accidents plummeted. Two decades later, seeing the incredible success of roundabouts across the pond and elsewhere, American engineer Lief Ourston set out to get Americans on board. It was, admittedly, a tough sell. Nearly everywhere he went, Ourston
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continued from >1 Swing by and meet our resident philosopher. The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has many pets available to a good home. For more information on these pets, call (804) 556-5302. The shelter’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to the shelter is asked to make donations payable to Goochland Pet Lovers.
faced resistance — and even all-out protests — from communities vehemently opposed to roundabouts. And while Ourston did eventually find a measure of success, the majority of drivers in the United States seem never truly to have warmed to the idea. Goochland drivers, it seems, are no different: In a decidedly unscientific poll, readers were asked on Facebook if they loved or hated roundabouts. Of the four people who responded, three said they were opposed to them, giving roundabouts a local Hate Rate of 75%. Of course, plenty of things we come across in our everyday lives have the potential to cause confusion and irritation (I’m looking at you, all-in-one television remote). So why, then, have roundabouts been the target of so many tantrums? Some researchers say many Americans don’t have much experience with roundabouts, and don’t get the opportunity to get used to them. Therefore, any negative experience they may have tends to stay with them. Others note that our culture tends to prefer straightforward directives (red light = stop, green light = go) over more ambiguous ones (yield, then merge). Of course, unlike, say,
slow internet or stubbed toes, roundabouts are not universally despised. Traffic engineers have been touting their benefits for years — owing in part to studies like the one published in 2001 by the American Journal of Public Health that showed a 38% reduction in crashes and a 76% drop in injuries at 24 studied intersections once roundabouts were installed — and even some local drivers admit to liking them. Area resident Kathy Allen, who says she occasionally comes across roundabouts while driving in rural areas, says she has made her peace with them. “I used to find them confusing, but not anymore,” Allen says, “though I still much prefer a one-lane roundabout. I find roundabouts much less stressful than four-way stops.” Allen says she finds that the new roundabout recently installed at Route 522 in Gum Spring makes traveling through the intersection much less stressful, and advises wary drivers to simply proceed with caution and keep an open mind. “It’s all yield and no stop, so simply stay alert and proceed responsibly,” Allen said. “If you miss your exit, just ring around the rosy and go again.”
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Clarence Donald Gleason, 78, of Columbia, Virginia, passed away June 18, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Carry Gleason. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Gleason; sons, Bob (Linda), Dan (Sharon), Christopher (Joannie), Cliff (Heather); 13 grand-
children, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Clarence had a lifelong career with Ford, working for 35 years at Ford Fairway in Bradford, Pa., and 25 years at Parrish Ford in Goochland. A gathering of friends will be held at Norman Funeral Home, July 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Community Calendar Sunday, July 10 Area families are encouraged to visit Beulah Baptist Church, located at 1633 Kents Store Way, in Kents Store, Va. for the church’s VBS Jerusalem Marketplace. Attendees will travel back into Bible times—without setting foot outside their own community. Adults may participate by attending with their children, or attending the church’s Adult VBS class, and those in preschool through 6th grade are urged to register today. Children under preschool age must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held on July 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 11-13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Early registration is available at https:// www.beulahchurchonline. org/.
Saturday, July 16 A DIY Fish Earrings workshop will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 1 – 2 p.m. for those ages 13 and up. Bring your teen for an afternoon craft session and leave with a pair of trendy fish earrings! Space is limited. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/8911804. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information.
Outdoor Family Story Time will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 11 – 11:30 a.m. Join the library for an all-age storytime to sing songs, learn rhymes, and listen to stories. Bring a blanket to enjoy some fun songs, rhymes and books! Storytime is held weather permitting. Register at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ to be notified prior to the program if it is canceled due to weather. Call (804) 7493146 for more information.
Wednesday, July 20 Action Figure Art Class will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18. Meet local artist Curtis Brown and learn techniques to draw your own superhero action figure. All supplies will be provided. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Thursday, July 21 Read to Rover will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 4:30 5:30 p.m. for those in grades K-2. Read to Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs. Space is lim-
ited. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call the Rockville Branch at (804) 749-3146 for more information.
Tuesday, July 26 Goochland Library will host Mystery Book Club from 10 - 11 a.m. for those ages 18 & up. Join the group to discuss the mystery title for the month. Call (804) 5564774 for more information. The Goochland Library will host Gyotaku Fish Printing from 3 - 4 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Practice the art of Gyotaku Fish Printing and explore the underwater world of possibilities. Bring a prewashed white T-shirt or pillowcase to decorate and take home. The library will host Gyotaku Fish Printing again from 4 5 p.m. for those ages 12-18. Call (804) 556-4774 or more information.
Wednesday, Aug. 17 Action Figure Art Class will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18. Meet local artist Curtis Brown and learn techniques to draw your own superhero action figure. All supplies will be provided. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information.
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Reed earns Bryan Trophy at annual Deep Run show The 2022 Deep Run Horse Show concluded on Sunday, June 26, with rider Adison Reed winning the coveted Bryan Trophy. Reed, who rode Quidambar Van de Vondel to victory, is from Mechanicsville, and is trained by her parents, Sulu and Derek Reed. This is the second time Reed has won this class.
Agnes continued from >2 the water. We decided to swim to the house. We waded into the filthy, putrid water and swam toward our home. There was no current yet, but the water was rising steadily. We walked into the house, planning to take books and photos up to the second floor. As soon as I stepped through the front door, I saw that my piano was gone! What had happened to it? Someone must have taken it! I fell into a chair and cried. We were facing the loss of everything we owned. We were young and poor, and I knew it would be a long time before I could afford to buy another piano. Playing the piano is life’s breath to me, a form of meditation and renewal, a gift I treasure.
Mike started carrying things upstairs, but I was paralyzed by grief, overwhelmed by our circumstances and my loss. Someone knocked at the front door. “What now?” I thought. I threw open the door and saw a man standing there. Water was starting to lap at the front steps. The man was about 40 years old, overweight, missing a few teeth, dressed in jeans and a filthy T-shirt. He smelled of the cigarettes and beer I had seen him consuming on the front porch next door some evenings. I had never said hello. He wasn’t “my kind of person.” Now here he was on my doorstep. What did he want? “Hi,” he said, “I’m your neighbor.” He gestured to the next house. “I just wanted you to know what happened to your piano.”
I took in a sharp breath, startled. “Yes?” I said, my voice shaking. “We took it out of the house, me and some buddies. We put it on my truck and drove it up yonder.” He pointed up the street to a hill. “It’s under that carport at the top of the hill. I heard you playing of an evening and didn’t want you to lose it.” I hugged him, tears falling freely onto his t-shirt. “Thank you — oh, thank you so much. You don’t know what this means to me.” He walked back over to his house. My eyes followed him as he entered his home, probably to carry his own treasures up to the second floor. But, before he did that, he had rescued my piano. We carried more things upstairs and a boat came by
to take us to the high school, which had been turned into a shelter. There was a lot more work and loss ahead of us, but my piano was safe. I learned some important lessons that day about the kindness of strangers and about not being so judgmental. The grubby T-shirt and broken teeth were just an angel’s disguise.
Correction In the caption for last week’s “Goochland History Revealed” photo, it was incorrectly stated that, during Hurricane Agnes in June of 1972, flood waters reached the roof of Goochland’s A. G. Smith Jr & Co General Merchandise. In fact, according to one of the store’s former owners, the flood waters inside the building only rose about 2 feet. We sincerely regret the error.
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Supreme Court ruling leaves questions unanswered By Roslyn Ryan Editor
As millions of Americans continue to come to terms with the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that made having an abortion a federally protected right, it has sadly become even more difficult for those on opposing sides of the debate to engage in any kind of civil discourse. When a topic is — in this case quite literally — a matter of life and death, it is certainly easy to see how the discussion could get heated and unproductive, with each side resorting to the kind of vitriol that tends only to drive people further apart. And so sometimes, given this, perhaps offering a few thoughts in writing from a safe distance is the best way to present
one’s view. In this way one can disagree—even vehemently so— but also have the chance to consider the other person’s perspective without the pressure of having to deliver an immediate rebuttal. With this is mind, in the wake of the Court’s ruling, I’d like to offer just a few thoughts. Again and again, in making the case for abortion rights, activists refer to abortion as an incredibly “safe” procedure. To those of us who believe in the sanctity of life, however, and in the technology that now allows us to see even more clearly —in full color — that unborn children are nevertheless very real children, I would simply ask to whom are we legally and morally obligated to provide safety? To those who would suggest that abortion helps keep women out of poverty and prevents them
from relying on public assistance, I would gently point out the disrespect—even if it is unintentional—inherent in that observation. Since the start of recorded history women have shown that they are capable of overcoming tremendous obstacles and thriving despite significant hurdles. Yes, terminating an unwanted pregnancy might make the path ahead easier for women working to find a way out of poverty. But most of the women I know have never asked for a smoother path, nor do they need one. Better educational opportunities, strong role models and supportive communities lift women out of poverty. Not abortion. And finally, to those who say again and again that people who do not see abortion as a fundamental right are somehow antiwoman, or even — as I’ve heard inferred or said quietly in recent
weeks, anti-gay or against the rights of people to marry whomever they choose —I would point out that this is both a thinly-veiled attempt to distract from the topic at hand and also a gross misinterpretation of what it means to be pro-life. The idea of being prolife is exactly what it sounds like: we celebrate and seek to protect all life. There are plenty of us out here who simply believe, and can’t be convinced otherwise, that life is a miracle and that people—even in the most dire circumstances—have the fundamental right to life even if it inconveniences someone else. Certainly as the weeks and months go by more arguments will be made and both sides will continue to dig in, and this debate isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Reasonable people can of course disagree. But it would be nice if they could hear each other first.
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When local icon needed help, truckers came through By Jack Agnew Contributing Columnist
At the thousand-acre orchard where I worked part-time while growing up, there was a lady named Mrs. Sandy who lived in one of the tenant houses. At the time of her husband’s
death he was still working for the farm, so the owners let his widow stay in the house. The house was old and didn’t have running water, but it did have electricity. She cooked on an old woodfired stove, making some of the best jams, jellies and relishes on the planet,
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I imagine. The orchard let her sell them at their fruit stand. She wasn’t charged any commission, they did it for free so she could make a little extra money. She was a really sweet old lady; everybody loved her. The truckers would stop and clean the shelves out, and they adored “Mrs. Sandy the
Jelly Lady.” A new bypass was put in around the town, and at first it was a little bit confusing to some of the people. Mrs. Sandy drove an ancient coupe car that was very recognizable, a pastel green.
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Camping trip helped make treasure trove of memories By Emily Walls Ray Contributing Columnist
Recently we took a road trip from Virginia that took us through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee and back. Our 9- and 11-yearold grandsons acccompanied us. Armed with a Virginia map to start, we stopped at Welcome Centers for each state and picked up maps. We brought pink, orange and yellow highlighters so we could each mark our route on the maps. This led to lessons on how to track the Interstate highways, state highways, county roads and exit numbers on the maps that are associated with the nearest mile marker on the highway. “Will you fold my map for me?” My grandsons had a little trouble figuring out how to refold the maps properly. The trick is to find the starting point, and then to fold the map like an accordion or fan. Our first stop on this trip was the Staunton River Battlefield State Park, where we tent camped — only a couple of hours southwest from Richmond. We participated in a historical celebration there before leaving the next day. One of the highlights of that camp out was meeting a beautiful horse named One Big Mystery. He stood 16 and one half hands high and was very docile. We enjoyed rubbing his velvety nose and learning about his training. We hadn’t been around horses much, so this was a real treat. Heading South, we drove through the city of Atlanta on Interstate 85 on the first leg of our trip. Surprisingly, traffic was less heavy through Atlanta than see Camping > page 7
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Boomers not the only ones who retired to the Keys By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
Traveling down Route 1 through the Florida Keys headed to the most southernmost point in the United States, you might encounter just about anything. The Florida Keys don’t attempt to conceal their fascination with the unique, weird or unusual people or subjects, and it’s hard to predict what might eventually sink to the bottom of the contiguous states. But a small sign next to the Holiday Inn in Key Largo caught my attention as I made
Camping continued from >6 around it. We saw the Atlanta Braves Stadium and the Turner Broadcasting Station building, which had a huge gold owl with red eyes perched on its top. There must be an interesting story about why an owl figure sits there. We picked up Interstate 20 and drove to Clanton, Alabama for the funeral of an elder in the family. His life was much celebrated. In fact, it turned into a sort of family reunion, bringing relatives from as far away as Montana and Missouri. Chilton County peaches were in the menu in the form of homemade peach cobbler, homemade peach ice cream and just plain peaches with every meal. We stopped at the Peach Park and bought a basket to bring home to Virginia. Of course, it’s always a gamble when transporting ripe fruit; but it would be a wonderful reminder of a great visit to savor those peaches when we get home. From Clanton we drove to Laurenceburg, Tennessee to visit other relatives. We enjoyed short flights in their Cessna, paddle boat rides at
my way southward in the 1980s. “The Original African Queen” was the message painted on a wooden sign on what seemed to be a normal fishing pier, one of many in the Keys. To my surprise, the old Queen was there, sitting shabbily in the quiet waters surrounded by fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Even after all the years, the ship used in the famous movie was still recognizable, even though most of its original equipment has long been stripped. But for me and several other Bogart aficionados who arrived as I snapped
a few photos, the dingy vessel still held a fascination and represented a link to a movie still admired and watched to this day. That brief encounter begged the question how did the Queen find it final resting place thousands of miles from its home port. The ship was originally assigned to East Africa in the Belgium Congo and Uganda, where most of the movie was actually filmed. There are legendary accounts of the making of the African Queen – most centered around the excessive drink-
ing exploits of star Humphrey Bogart and producer John Huston, but back to the story of the boat. It was built in 1912 in England and shipped to Africa to service small ports on Lake Albert. After the filming ended in 1951, she continued service on the lake until she was purchased in 1968 and shipped to California for charters, eventually sold and shipped to Oregon for the same purpose until she landed in Ocala Florida. In 1982 attorney and Bogart super fan Jim Hendricks found the old girl languishing in a cow pasture
and purchased the vessel for $65,000. After renovation, the ship moved to its current location in Key Largo, again offering charters for the nostalgic minded and adventure lovers. In addition to her fame as the centerpiece of the award winning movie, the Queen was shipped to England for the Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday celebration. In 2001, the Queen quit running, and it sat on display at the Holiday Inn until 2012, when Lance and Suzanne Holmquist leased the boat and brought
renovations to completion, returning the vessel to its movie condition. Today, visitors to the Keys can take a ride on the famous vessel, and re-live memories of Hepburn and Bogart gracing her decks and enjoying dinner excursions and canal cruises. It’s a fitting end for a boat that is synonymous with a movies that was rated the 17th most popular movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Hepburn was nominated for her fifth academy award and Bogart won his first for their roles in the blockbuster.
the Davy Crockett State Park, and tractor rides on their land. Having never built a house from scratch ourselves, it is fun to see what will be theirs someday in development, from cutting trees to bush hogging, making trails, and the like. We have seen this property twice in six months. Because of supply and demand shortages, it is apparently pretty hard to build these days. It takes a lot of patience and wise use of resources. After Laurenceburg, we let one of our grandsons pick a state park in Tennessee for our next overnight stay. He chose the Davy Crockett Birth Place State Park in Limestone, Tennessee. Situated on the Photo by Emily Walls Ray Nolichucky River, our tent site was pleasant. The grandsons The writer’s two grandsons help set up a tent during a recent trip through the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. played with some other campers and waded in the river. We to spend and which one is the mum of 12 hours’ driving They spoil us, feed us deli- ily who are willing to put up were pleased there were no more direct route to where from our relatives, we don’t get cious Southern food and with us! to see them nearly as often as always invite us back. Emily Walls Ray is a freeyou are heading. mosquitoes there! We left the home place lance writer, tutor and former In beautiful Virginia, we’d like. However, it’s imporThe scenery through Tennessee is breathtaking we passed the Blue Ridge tant to us that our grandchil- decades ago when we joined teacher of English and creative with barns of every color Mountain Parkway exit. That dren know they belong to the Air Force. We were young, writing in the GCPS system dotted through the hills and will be a trip for another time, family who are interested in longed to see the world and from 2007-2020. She enjoys them and who love them. It didn’t have much money. The gardening, reading, church and mountains. We all agreed the perhaps in the fall. Reflecting on the differ- surprises me sometimes the latter is still true, but we have sewing, but most of all, being Tennessee route privided the most beautiful backdrop on ent legs of our journey, both level of detail they recall from found we can still see our a grandmother. To read more Interstate 81 over the route on grandsons said their favorite previous trips. Perhaps it is beautiful country on a budget, of her stories, visit her blog at Interstate 95, but it depends part was when we visited fam- because we are blessed with especially when we can camp https://writetouchblog.wordon how much time you have ily. Because we live a mini- family who are natural hosts. in state parks and have fam- press.com/
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n a hot summer day with a packed house full of supportive parents and Goochland fans, the Goochland YMCA Manta Rays swim team took to its home pool for the first time this season in an exciting win over Wellesley on Wednesday, June 29. In a 55-event meet with standout performances at the Goochland Family YMCA pool, Goochland finished with a total score of 1,178 points to Wellesley’s 751. The girls of Goochland also finished with 547 points, while the boys added 447. There were countless big time performances in the pool that made for an exciting day of swimming for the Manta Rays. Starting out the day with the Mixed 8 and Under 100-yard freestyle relay, Goochland earned 14 points with a first place finish from the relay team consisting of Maddox Townes, Bailey Brown, Kennedy Anderson and Catherine Bradbury, who clocked in at 1 minute, 23.68 seconds to beat Wellesley’s relay team that finished the race at 1:25.06. Later in Event 5, Goochland saw another impressive time in the Boys 11-2 Boys Freestyle contest from Jude Chapman, who finished with a time of 1:06.60 that beat his seed time of 1:10.84. In the Girls 13-14 100yard freestyle, three Manta Rays showed out with strong times, headlined by Callie Horst’s time of 1:00.51 to lead the way in the SV Division. Also swimming the 100 for Goochland were 13-year-old swimmers Ella Chewning and Katherine Pushinsky, who fin-
Wellesley’s Brooke M. Nelson just got ahead of her with a time of 57.09 seconds. Behind them in the same event under a different division, the Manta Rays had great results from 15-year-old Adele Wheatley at 1:03.97 and Lauren Lawson at 1:16.64. On the boys side, 17-yearold Cole Malkerson led the way in his division of the 100 freestyle with four Manta Ray teammates close behind. A star swimmer at Powhatan High School, Malkerson was in fine form for the Manta Rays, cruising to a time of 53.81 seconds. Behind him was Goochland High School standout Bill Belcher, fresh off a state tournament appearance and a top-3 regional result, who finished just behind his teammate Malkerson with a time of 54 seconds. Leyton Sutherland, Simon Smith Photos by Robby Fletcher and Tyler Nelson all chipped Above, Goochland Manta Rays swimmer Lucas Chewing competes in the Boys 9-10 100-yard freestyle event in a meet versus in with quality finishes for Wellesy at the Goochland Family YMCA pool on June 29. Below, Goochland’s Annika Rogerson competes in the Girls 15-18 50Goochland to help the team yard backstroke. earn 21 points in that event alone. Other notable performances from the Manta Rays include a first place result from Annika Rogerson in the Girls 15-18 50-yard backstroke at 30.66 seconds, a 28.19-second finish in the same event from Malkerson that won him that race over Wellesley’s Henry Berger, and a 25.65-second finish that won Sutherland the Boys 15-18 50-yard freestyle. The Manta Rays have six meets left on their season before they head to a two-day Championship Swim Meet from July 30-31. While there’s still plenty of meets left to improve on times and swim technique, the Manta Rays ished with times of 1:22.38 tiple swimmers at the top of the 15-18 100-yard freestyle the wall with a final time of have proven to be in winning and 1:54.00 respectively. the standings after the girls competition. For the girls, 1:02.10, just behind her seed form after an impressive home Goochland also had mul- and boys took control of Anneliese Rogerson touched time of 58.65 seconds, while performance.
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Collegiate School is offering kids of all ages the chance to grow and learn outside the classroom this summer with its weeks-long Summer Quest program that is in its 50th year. The program offers campers lessons on an array of topics and sports-related camps that allow them to make new friends, hone their athletic abilities and enjoy the summer weather. Summer Quest offers 175 different programs and all-day options every week through the middle of August, with the majority of the camps developed and led by Collegiate faculty and staff. The camps are offered at Collegiate’s campuses on Mooreland Road and the Robins campus that both feature state-of-the-art athletic fields and facilities. In the fifth week of the camp from July 11-15, sports camps include Richmond Kickers Goalkeeping and Goal Scoring, Flag Football and Girls’ Advanced Basketball. Sports like baseball, basketball, football, field hockey and lacrosse are just a few offered from Summer Quest.
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Campers participate in the Collegiate Summer Quest with classes like soccer, lacrosse, flag football, boxing, basketball, rope courses and field hockey.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TAKING OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS Having been requested by counsel for the Executor of the estate of EDWARD MARTIN MANGOLD to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent, or his estate, therefore all persons interested are hereby notified that I have fixed July 27, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. as the time, and my office, at 3063 River Road West Goochland, Virginia, as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands. Given under my hand this 30th day of June, 2022. John M Williamson Commissioner of Accounts Goochland County Circuit Court V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF GOOCHLAND MARY CARR DAVIS, ADRIENNE W. HARRIS, KEVIN R. JONES, LAWRENCE C. MITCHELL, NORMAN B. SALES, JANE C. TALLEY, HERBERT D. UNDERWOOD and VALERIE D. WEATHERLESS, TRUSTEES OF FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH, VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY and YVONNE NUTALL, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN EVELYN BRAXTON, DECEASED Plaintiffs, v.
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IRENE BRAXTON PITTMAN, DELORES MAGDALINE HOPKINS, LYNWOOD EVANS FORD, WILLIAM HENRY BRAXTON, MICHELLE ELAINE BRAXTON, WILLIAM JEFFERSON BRAXTON, MAJOR BRAXTON, A/K/A MAJOR LEE BRAXTON, OPHELIA WALTON, IRENE VIRGINIA BRAXTON SIRE, LAWRENCE WESLEY SIRE, OLLIE BRAXTON A/K/A OLLIE NICHOLAS BRAXTON, NAOMI BRAXTON F/K/A NAOMI F. SENIOR, LUCILLE BRAXTON THOMAS, HORACE THOMAS A/K/A HORACE LEE THOMAS, ADELL BRAXTON CARTER A/K/A ODELL CARTER, WILLIAM ALVIN BRAXTON A/K/A ALVIN BRAXTON, CALVIN STANLEY BOLLIN BRAXTON, LESLIE JONES A/K/A LESLEY JONES, WILLIAM BRAXTON, LUCY J. COTTRELL BRAXTON, ODELL BRAXTON A/K/A ODELL JONES BRAXTON, IF LIVING, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF THEY BE DECEASED, AND MADE PARTIES HERETO BY THE DESIGNATION "PARTIES UNKNOWN," and THE UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY TITLE, RIGHT, CLAIM OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN LICKINGHOLE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF GOOCHLAND, VIRGINIA, CONTAINING 15.6± ACRES, AND DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 301-0-82-A, GPIN 6758-93-6905, LOCATED IN THE WEST SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 522 (SANDY HOOK ROAD) APPROXIMATELY 3/10 OF A MILE NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTE 724 (BULLDOG WAY) AND U. S. ROUTE 522 (SANDY HOOK ROAD) AND ALSO MADE PARTIES HERETO BY THE DESIGNATION "PARTIES UNKNOWN," Defendants.
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U.S. Route 522 (Sandy Hook Road) and to compel a sale or partition of the said property in which the following defendants may have an interest: Irene Braxton Pittman, Delores Magdaline Hopkins, Lynwood Evans Ford, William Henry Braxton, Michelle Elaine Braxton; and William Jefferson Braxton, Major Braxton, a/k/a Major Lee Braxton, Ophelia Walton, Irene Virginia Braxton Sire, Lawrence Wesley Sire, Ollie Braxton a/k/a Ollie Nicholas Braxton, Naomi Braxton f/k/a Naomi F. Senior, Lucille Braxton Thomas, Horace Thomas a/k/a Horace Lee Thomas, Adell Braxton Carter a/k/a Odell Carter, William Alvin Braxton a/k/a Alvin Braxton, Calvin Stanley Bollin Braxton, Leslie Jones a/k/a Lesley Jones, William Braxton, Lucy J. Cottrell Braxton, Odell Braxton a/k/a Odell Jones Braxton, if living, or their respective unknown heirs, devisees, creditors and successors in interest if they be deceased, and made parties hereto by the designation "Parties Unknown," and any unknown persons who may claim any title, right, claim or interest in the aforesaid real property. An affidavit having been made and signed that the names and whereabouts of the said Defendants and their heirs, devisees, creditors and successors in interest are unknown, it is hereby ORDERED, that each of said parties appear on or before August 23, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. and do whatever is necessary to protect their interest in said real property. Entered: 6/14/2022 BY: Timothy K. Sanner, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Darvin E. Satterwhite, p.q. P. O. Box 325 3013 River Road West Goochland, Virginia 23063 (804) 556-4012 (804) 556-4849 Fax VSB No. 21887 Counsel for Plaintiffs
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Here’s looking at you: Virginia’s native flowering plants offer feast for the eye By Virginia McCown Contributing Writer
Honeysuckle, Trumpet Vine
Think of Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Although wearing little or no make-up, Bergman was considered one of the most beautiful women in cinema. Our native species know what they prefer, too. It’s the subtle, muted qualities that bring the birds, bees and butterflies back generation after generation.
Cactus Actress Goldie Hawn won an Oscar for her performance in the 1969 film “Cactus Flower,” but it was Bergman that stole the show. Yes, Virginia, there is a native cactus that blooms in May. Native Eastern Prickly Pear, Opuntia humifusa, is hardy from Florida to Ontario, Canada (USDA Plant Hardiness zones 4a through 9b). In Central Virginia, the prickly pear blooms from the ends of its pads in late spring or early summer. My cactus flowers are entirely yellow. However, east of the Appalachian Mountains orange to red centers have been observed. Prickly pears will grow well in shade but will flower more in full sun.
Yucca Some believe Yucca filamentosa, our native yucca, is an unsightly plant. Like our native cactus Eastern Prickly Pear, yucca is often the only green thing thriving in the Central Virginia landscape during times of drought. Yucca does not do well in wet areas or areas with boggy soil. As observed in old cemeteries, yucca will survive but never bloom in full shade. Yucca is splendid when it blooms.
At an all-night restaurant, the locals were there solving the world’s problems when a CB radio crackled on and a voice said, “Breaker, breaker, 1-9, you’ve got the Tomcat heading east on
Lonicera sempervirens commonly called coral honeysuckle or trumpet honeysuckle is native to our region and is a well behaved and beautiful addition to any garden. Don’t confuse it with another native plant, Campsis radicans. Campsis radicans is known as trumpet vine, trumpet creeper, and also as hummingbird vine. Although a beautiful native plant that hummingbirds indeed love, Campsis radicans can easily get out of control unlike its more genteel cousin Lonicera sempervirens. Take care not to plant Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica, a native to Asia. Japanese honeysuckle was introduced to the U.S. in the early to mid-1800s for erosion control. Lonicera japonica is an invasive species.
is fun to grow as well as essential for the environment. Planted close to an accessible window translates into endless hours of entertainment particularly for shut-ins or nursing home patients. Don’t dismiss it as a great teaching tool for kids either. Asclepias tuberosa is a host plant for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in addition to a myriad of other butterfly species.
Virginia sweetspire
Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub that will grow in moist soils as well as dry. It thrives in either sun or shade. The sweetspire shrub, in nature, grows 3 to 5 feet tall. In sunny conditions, it’ll appear in an arching and full form suited for mass plantings in borders. During May in Central Virginia, 4- to 6-inch, white, Cone Flowers tubular, sweet-scented flowers appear in Cone flowers or Echinacea are sun lov- clusters. ing perennials requiring at least six hours of sun. Most begin to bloom in late May and continue until frost if deadheaded. Viburnum There are over 150 viburnum speDeadheading is the process of cutting off flowers that have finished blooming. This cies. In our region several native species causes the plants to put energy into growth thrive. In southern Cumberland County, and not seed formation. If you choose not Possumhaw (V. nudum) dominates. A to deadhead, the seeds become an excel- deciduous shrub, in the wild it grows 5 lent source of fall and winter food for to 12 feet high. Its small off-white colored finches and other wild birds. Echinacea flowers bloom in May and June depending purpurea varieties grow in a variety of on the area’s exposure to sun. On the bad soils and are drought hardy. They’ll even side, hoverflies and sweat bees love it. On the good side, it’s a host to the Blue Azure naturalize into the landscape. butterfly. The dark berries that form in autumn are favorites to many wild bird Butterfly Weed species including the Eastern Bluebird. Every garden should grow some. A fantasia butterfly scene from the 2004 Virginia McCown is a master gardener film “The Librarian: Quest for the Spear” and master food volunteer living in Central is reenacted every spring everywhere I’ve Virginia along with her vegetable garden planted butterfly weed. Asclepias tuberosa and assorted creatures both great and small.
ol’ 3-6-0, just west of town. I just passed Mrs. Sandy the Jelly Lady. She’s heading west in the eastbound lanes. A couple of you 18 wheelers behind me, block eastbound traffic there at the fruit
stand until she makes her turn, so she can get home safely”. One of them crackled back, “We gotcha Tomcat, we’re blocking it right now, we’re shutting it down.” Mrs. Sandy, who was obvi-
ously a favorite of the big rig drivers, made it home safely that night. The people at the all-night restaurant roared with laughter, knowing that she was so famous and well-taken-care-of.
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