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By Roslyn Ryan Editor School Board meetings in Goochland are traditionally family-friendly affairs. But on Aug. 9, as Ross Verry approached the microphone during the public comment period, he turned to a mother in the audience and politely suggested she might want to take her children outside. Once she did, Verry proceeded to read school board members a passage from “Speak,” a 1999 graphic novel and National Book Award finalist currently available in the Goochland Middle School library. Written by Laurie Halse Anderson, the book contains a scene in which the

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By Roslyn Ryan Editor For the second year in a row, the Goochland TEA Party will be hosting an event aimed at celebrating the United States Constitution and the role its creators played in shaping the country we live in today. To TEA Party member Margie Derreberry, helping to plan the annual Constitution Day Picnic has meant deepening her own appreciation for the nation’s founding principles. “I personally have gained a heightened awareness for how vitally important our Constitution is to our freedoms and a much deeper respect for those that have devoted their lives to protect it,” Derreberry said last week. “Hearing our National Anthem being played and watching [Benedictine] cadets marching while presenting the colors, it filled me with a real sense of pride and love for our country and we hope folks will walk away with this sameThefeeling.”Constitution Day Picnic is set for Sept. 17, and will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 30 Broad Street Road (in front of the Broadview Shopping Center). The free event will feature activities and games for children of all ages, as well as Constitutionsee Picnic

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After over 40 years as the owner of Goochland Pharmacy, Peyton “Pete” Taylor has officially retired. But if you think that means you won’t see him behind a pharmacy counter, well, you would be wrong. Last week saw Taylor helping customers at a friend’s pharmacy in Scottsville. This week he plans to do the same in Fork Union. In fact, it may seem to some that retirement life for Taylor isn’t all that different from the way he has spent his days since purchasing PharmacyGoochlandin1980.Thatisn’texactly true, laughed Taylor last week, pausing to answer a few questions between customers. He had just returned from a getaway to Florida, he said, and he and his wife are planning a trip to Hawaii in the near future. And while Taylor says he deeply misses seeing his customers every day, he admits he has no regrets about leavsee Books >

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The Goochland County Sheriff’s Office will host a Motor Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the rear parking lot of Goochland High School. This will be a free event, featuring a cookout, music and plenty of fun for the entire family. The recommended $20 registration for all vehicles—including cars, trucks and trick bikes—will help support the Goochland Sheriff Foundation and local high school athletics. Vehicles can be registered by visiting https://tinyurl.com/gcsomotorshow. For more information, contact Sgt. Ryan Leabough at (804) 556-5349 or email rleabough@goochlandva.us.

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themed games and quizzes, patriotic songs and a panel of guest speakers who will share their views on a variety of topics related to U.S. history. Caring for the U.S. flag and flag etiquette will also be a topic during the event, and attendees may enjoy a full picnic feast of barbeque, macaroni and cheese and cold the idea for the picnic stemmed from the Goochland TEA Party’s desire to bring the community together and celebrate freedom in a non-partisan forum. Organizers learned a lot from last year’s event, she noted, and are hoping for another successful outing this Askedyear.what she enjoyed most about putting on the event, Derreberry replied that she likes being able to call attention to what might sometimes get taken for granted.

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“It’s about our freedoms,” Derreberry said. “Our country has been so fortunate. Growing up in a free country, you get spoiled and you don’t always appreciate it. Freedom is precious, our Constitution is precious. We have to protect it and show the community how much we respect it.”

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The quarry at Boscobel in the Manakin area was begun about 1889, when H. J. Harris first began to mine the granite boulders buried in the bluff. The stones were pried out with crowbars, loaded onto flatcars and shipped out. Eventually it became necessary to blast the rock out using black powder. The Manakin-Boscobel Quarry was purchased by C. S. Luck, Jr. in 1930. By 1964, the Boscobel Granite Corporation, now Luck Stone, had become Goochland County’s largest industry and private employer.

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tive for FIV/FeLV. 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.

Nadine Farid Johnson, managing director of PEN America Washington, says that the “unprecedented” uptick in the number of books being targeted for removal from school libraries is an alarming trend that could lead to broader consequences.“Ithink it’s incumbent upon us to be aware of this,” Johnson said, and “to remind people that censorship is harmful.” As books continue to be removed, she said, “the ultimate people being damaged are students, teachers and librarians.” When it comes to the books selected for school libraries in Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS), superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley explained last week that the process has traditionally included a dialogue between school librarians andLastadministrators.year,however, the division made the decision to bring together a panel of community members to offer their individual perspectives on potential additions to school library shelves. The 12-member committee, known as the Library Stakeholders Survey Group, includes parents, teachers and community members. The members are not asked to make decisions or come to a consensus, Raley said, and the feedback provided adds an additional layer of information to the selection process. Goochland resident Karen Wirsing serves on the committee, and, like, Verry, has spoken out during several school board meetings about the need to keep material with adult themes or sexually explicit content out of the GCPS library system. She cited the COVID19 pandemic as a factor in getting more parents involved in the kinds of learning materials their children could access. With guidance from parent groups around Virginia and one in Utah, Wirsing and other local parents have combed the GCPS online library catalog and found dozens of titles they have identified as problematic. “Some people want to say its censorship, but there is a difference between censorship and protecting children from inappropriate adult content, similar to ratings for movie, video and music products,” Wirsing said. “I think it comes down to parental rights.” As Wirsing pointed out, the Library Stakeholders Survey Group is tasked only with reviewing new books being considered for inclusion into the library’s collection. When it comes to books that are already in the school library, those who object to a certain book or other learning resource have the ability to request that the item be removed. The process requires the person making the request to explain why they object to the material, and the matter is ultimately decided by the principal of the school where the material is housed. ® ASix-ModuleInteractiveParentingWorkshop BroughttoyoubyGoochlandDepartmentofSocialServices

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The decision can be appealed and ultimately brought before the school board, though Raley said he had never had a challenge make it thatUnlikefar. in other school divisions he is aware of, Raley said, books that are being challenged are pulled from school shelves pending the school’s decision. “We’re very proud of the approach we take as a school division,” Raley said. “We try to be very proactive, and I think that has led us to make good purchases as a result.”

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A Fire-Rescue Show is planned for Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 6 p.m. at Goochland High School in the back parking lot. Goochland Fire-Rescue will host an evening of fire and EMS demonstrations for adults and children that will also kick off Fire Prevention Week. A small fireworks show is planned for the end of the evening. This is a great opportunity to promote community risk reduction, while showcasing the department. The department hopes residents will consider coming out and spending an evening with their local firefighters and EMS providers.

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main character, a teenage girl, is raped by a classmate. In 2020, it was fourth on the American Library Association’s (ALA) List of Most Challenged Books. The concerns Verry raised during the meeting echoed a similar debate currently unfolding in school districts across the county as parents push school administrators to keep certain books and other learning materials out of the hands of recent report by PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy organization based in New York City, communities have seen a dramatic rise in the number of books being challenged over the past 18 months. As with so many other aspects of modern life, the issue of what should and shouldn’t be available in school libraries has led to fierce debate and plenty of finger-pointing. Those campaigning against books such as “Gender Queer,” by Maia Kobabe – reported by the ALA to be the most frequently challenged book of 2021 – say the titles contain sexually explicit, violent or otherwise inappropriate material, and insist they are simply trying to protect children. In response, those on the other side of the argument have insisted that access to books— even those some parents may find inappropriate—must be protected, and counter that many of the books that have been challenged are targeted because they deal with LGBTQ or race-related issues.

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A program on harvesting herbs will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 10- 11 a.m. for children ages 18 and up. Get tips for maximizing the flavor of your herb harvests, whether harvesting them for fresh use or for long-term storage. General techniques and specific herbs will be covered by presenter Linda Toler, a Master Gardener with the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

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An Action Figure Art Class will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for those ages 12-18. Participants will meet local artist Curtis Brown and learn techniques to draw their own superhero action figure. All supplies will be provided, and registration is required at fororcom/event/9333125.https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.Call(804)556-4774visitthelibraryat3075RiverRoadWestmoreinformation.

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The Goochland Recreational Center, located at 2415 Sandy Hook Road in Goochland, will sponsor a Community Yard Sale on Sept.17, 2022, from 8 a.m. until noon. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call (804) 784-4358.

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Goochland County’s Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services needs volunteers and is accepting applications. Volunteering with Fire-Rescue offers a rewarding experience helping those in need. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Fire-Rescue Administration at (804) 556-5304 or visit the website at www.goochlandfirerescue.org Training is provided at no cost.

McKinney and Melody Zinn (Dickie); two children, Nicole Cabaniss and Todd McKinney (Danielle); seven grandchildren, Montana, Rylie, Piper, Skylar, Liam, Madeline, Jemma; one great-granddaughter, Hazel; and one loyal and loving dog, Poncho. He was in the Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Later, he would dedicate 21 years to the Reynolds’s Metal Company in Richmond, Va., retiring from Lowes in Woodstock, Va. He spent time as a gentleman farmer with his wife, Diana, in Front Royal, Va. Rodney was also very proud of his time dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America with his wife and son. He was a Boy Scout Master of Troop 777 for 13 years. Rodney McKinney was a friend to everyone he met; he had a quirky sense of humor that would make any room light up with laughter. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother with a kind soul and generous spirit, he will be missed by all. A celebration of his life was held on August 30, 2022. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association in memory of Rodney McKinney at www. lbda.org/donate/.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Family Storytime will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 10:30 -11 a.m. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

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Thursday, Sept. 15

Dover Baptist Church welcomes all to celebrate the church’s 249th homecoming celebration with a special worship service at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow, and all are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert. The church is located at 635 Manakin Rd in Manakin-Sabot.

WINNING TEAM!! Friday, Sept. 9 Friday Book Group will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 11a.m. – noon for children ages 18 and up. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

The Goochland Branch Library will be hosting a Chess Club for those ages 12-18 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join the library for a night of chess with friends of all skill levels.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Rodney Allen McKinney, 75, of Hadensville, Virginia, passed away August 25, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Rodney was born June 1, 1947, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, the son of the late Allen and Iris McKinney. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 and a half years, Diana Payne McKinney; siblings Morgan (Andie)

Toddler and Preschool Storytime will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 10 - 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 with caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.A program entitled “Life Coaching and Self-Development for Extraordinary Women” will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 6 – 7 p.m. The purpose of this program is to empower girls and women to adapt to the changes in their lives, and it will be led by certified life coach Veronica Castro-Albano. Registration is required at Pouncey(804)keylibrary.libcal.com/event/9412904.https://pamun-Call749-3146orvisitthelibraryat16600TractRoadformoreinformation.

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On July 12, 2022, Buchanan, Virginia was hit with heavy rains which led to severe flooding. While everyone made it through the floods safely, several hundred homes were badly damaged. Due to the severity of the damage, assistance was needed to help withOnrecovery.Aug. 8, inspectors and building officials from Goochland, Staunton, Pulaski, Abingdon, Tazwell and Smyth, along with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Virginia State Fire Marshall’s Office staff, assembled in Buchanan to begin assessing the damaged structures. The officials formed teams and spent the next week reviewing and confirming damage reports as part of the damage assessment“Personally,process.Ihave dealt with earthquake and tornado damage but had very limited damage assessment with flooding and what I found was heartbreaking,” Goochland County deputy building official Casey Littlefield said of his time in DuringBuchanan.theirsecond day of inspections, the group had deemed close to 30 homes a complete loss. Accessing the sites themselves proved difficult.“Multiple sections of road were washed away or undermined from excessive water to the point where travel could not be done,” said Littlefield. Working in a disaster area meant little to no cell service or internet. Crews unfamiliar with the area were unable to use GPS and were left to rely solely on paper maps provide by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). During the week he spent in Buchanan, Littlefield and others assessed over 300 homes.“We met the most resourceful and resilient people, [they] cared more about how their neighbor was doing than themselves,” said Littlefield. Many of the residents did not have flood insurance, nor do they have the means to rebuild on their own. Regarding his experience he said, “I am humbled to have been able to go and help where I could.” United Way of Southwest Virginia is currently helping to coordinate volunteers and donations to support relief efforts. To learn more, county-2022-disaster-relief.org/take-action/buchanan-https://www.unitedwayswva.visit

Contributed report Join the Friends of the Goochland Branch Library and its members as they listen to the discoveries and travels of Babatunde Lawal, professor of art history at Virginia Commonwealth University, on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Goochland Library. Dr. Lawal specializes in African, African-American and African Diaspora art with a personal research focus on the ancient and contemporary arts of Nigeria, particularly the visual culture of the Yoruba and its influences in the Americas. He has also served as a consultant for major museums such as the British Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Newark Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Chrysler Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Seattle Art Museum and High Museum of Art.

Photo courtesy of Goochland County Goochland County deputy building official Casey Littlefield described the devastation in floodravaged Buchanan as ‘heartbreaking.’ He was there as part of multi-county effort to assist in the area’s recovery. The house that these steps belonged to was swept away by flood waters.

D.J. Johnson was working at Goochland Pharmacy even before he began his pharmacy studies, and describes Taylor as one of his most influential mentors. When Taylor offered Johnson the chance to take over the business, he and his business partner Kelly Corcoran didn’t hesitate.

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Weinvitealllocalfirstrespondersandtheirfamilies tobehonoredduringourworshipserviceandenjoy lunchfollowing. ing behind the challenges of running an independent pharmacy in time when red tape and bureaucracy seem to get worse by the day. He also wanted a slower pace, he explained, “and I thought maybe it’s time to let someone younger fight these battles.”Fortunately, he knew just the person who might be ready to take on the challenge.

The fact that Taylor’s daughter Sarah, also a longtime employee, was willing to stay on through the transition only sweetened the deal, Johnson said. For Taylor, stepping away means leaving behind the career that helped him raise his family and to touch the lives of thousands upon thousands of customers. Over the years he became known throughout the community for his willingness to go out of his way for those in need, including opening the pharmacy in the middle of the night to retrieve prescriptions for someone, or delivering medication to a resident without any way to get to his Taylor’sstore. customers are not the only ones who appreciate what he’s done for the community.OnMarch 11, 2020, Rep. Abigail Spanberger honored Taylor on the House floor as the Central Virginian of the Week.“Since I’ve arrived in Congress, Pete has been a vocal advocate for the needs of his customers and a resource to my team and me,” said Spanberger. “He has consistently expressed deep concerns about the rising price of prescription drugs and its harmful effects on his neighbors. He truly has the best interests of his community at heart, and I commend Pete for 40 years of dedicated service to Goochland and the greater Seventh District.”

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Most of the people reading this column will remember when there weren’t 500 channels to watch or 24-hour news, when video games were still years away and being “on your phone” meant being tethered to it by a cord. Back then books offered both entertainment and a window to the wider world. They were the single best way to expand one’s knowledge base in the time before the internet took everything you ever wanted to know and laid it at your feet.I remember being read to before bed as a child, and then the magic of learning to read on my own. When I was young we reveled in Judy Blume’s treasured stories of young adulthood, titles that were pitch-perfect for adolescent readers without being condescending. The books dealt with adult themes, but in a way that young people couldSomeunderstand.timearound middle school, my father tossed me a paperback copy of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” and suggested I might like it. I did, although I think that back then I simply thought of it as the story of a young girl, just like I was then, dealing with the challenges of growing up. It was only years later that I began to understand the true nature of the events portrayed in the book and the themes it contained—particularly the horrific racism faced by black people in the south—and to put them in context.Looking over the American Library Association’s list of banned and challenged books, I see so many wonderful titles there, including Blume’s books and, of course, Lee’s. And it’s hard to understand how anyone could rationalize keeping these out of the hands of youngGreatreaders.books, even when they contain fractional amounts of challenging material, help prepare young people in a gentle, self-directed way for the next stage of their lives. They push them to consider other perspectives and to hold their own ideas up for scrutiny. In short, they open up the world. And, yes, that can be scary andNo,confusing.itwon’t ever be a good idea to give young people unrestricted access to all the adult world has to offer. What must be considered carefully, however, is the point at which we are no longer shielding our children but rather limiting them.

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My father would get what he called the “mulligrubs” in autumn sometimes, resulting in long walks in the woods when we’d drive on Alabama country roads and get out to walk the woods and fields. The maples, hickory and various species of oak trees boasted the range of colors autumn offers up at her best. Even sumac dons its best red jacket for the season. I must have inherited from Daddy that sense of reflection and tinge of sadness that peppers thoughts of deep connection with God’s creation in autumn. The wistful foray into memories and endings brings me close to earth, the literal dirt with the richness of soil beneath my feet and in my Gourds,fingers. pumpkins of all shapes, bumpy textures, dried wheat grass, all of the harvest God gives us in this season evokes deep feelings of connection with the earth.

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Of the many books that have been flagged for inappropriate content, some certainly seem worthy of a bit of extra scrutiny. No person in their right mind, after all, would say that all information is appropriate for all ages. When we talk about banning books, however, what are we most worried about? That our children will learn that there is ugliness in the world, or perhaps that not everyone thinks like they do? Are we afraid that they will see that, outside the confines of where they have grown up, people live very different lives and face different challenges? Are we afraid they will get the idea that history can be viewed through countless lenses and the same events can mean very different things to different Maybepeople?we don’t think they are ready to hear all of this, and maybe sometimes that’s true.But who gets to decide?

Emily Walls Ray Contributing Writer Have you had your fall feeling That’syet? a saying my mother started about 60 years ago. Fall was her favorite season. She loved everything about autumn— that tiny hint of leaf mold you smell when wondering about the woods or pulling out the dead tomato stalks (now there’s another poignant aroma) from the garden patch. Mama’s favorite color was the predominant brown of autumn Drivingleaves.down country roads can instill the sharp sense of delight in being human during autumn. Take a drive west from Richmond until you pass Centerville, Manakin, Oilville, Goochland and Hadensville. Barns of all sizes and colors, fields of hay, even scarecrows stand sentinel. And it’s just beginning as mountains appear on the horizon.Fall is hands down my favorite season, although spring runs a close second. The smell of wood smoke and the sight of crimson, burnt amber, velvety brown and gold leaves against a cerulean sky put me in a reflective mood. I think of decades past when my sister and I played pioneers in the woods while my golden collie Prince leapt joyously around us carrying a stick from a pine or oak in his mouth.

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My mother loved the panorama of autumn so much it made her cry with the onslaught of sensual beauty. She described it as “making my nose burn,” which became the family phrase for experiencing deepAsemotion.decades passed and my adult life changed landscapes from one state or country to another, the phrase followed through up to now, four generations. Whoever in the family felt it first would make the seasonal long distance call that was, “Have you had your fall feeling yet?” It always solicited a response.Iparlayed the phrase during my school teaching years into a bulletin board at Goochland Middle School and Byrd Elementary. The background was bright yellow colored paper with the silhouette of black crows and colorful leaves, and the question, “Have you had your fall feeling yet?” Picture bright orange and yellow leaves making their way down Dover Creek, meandering along the shallow edges dotted with bubbles bright against rounded stones below. I like to follow the course of a leaf as it meanders with the cold water along the stream dappled with shadows from overhanging branches and patches of dazzling sunlight that shone through the leafy cover. Listen as the birds and geese pass overhead, smell the pungent, sometimes acrid wisp of firewood, and savor the tickle of a leaf brushing your cheek as it flutters to the forest floor. Savor that “fall feeling” my family cherishes so much. Have you had your fall feeling yet? It’s coming! Emily Walls Ray is a freelance writer, tutor, and former teacher of English and creative writing. To read more of her stories, visit her blog at blog.wordpress.com/https://writetouch-

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In the final set, the Bulldogs continued to do what worked, and they wrapped things up early with a 25-19 win to take the game in just three sets.

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Freshman Emmerson McCourt also made a big impact on the result, flying around the court making an impact both as a scorer and defender herself, pitching in six kills and five digs. The most impactful player on the serve was sophomore Ava Garrison, who served nine aces and contributed seven digs. Rounding out an excellent all-around afternoon was a 17-dig performance from junior Amelia Capone, who also finished with two aces on her own serves. With their perfect start, the Bulldogs have emerged as one of the teams to beat in the Jefferson District and with see Volleyball>

Leading the team in kills was senior Layla Ford with nine on the day to go with two blocks, while seniors Nina Smith and Nicole Brown added eight kills each themselves. Brown was also instrumental in the team’s passing and defensive success, adding 19 assists and five digs.

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

Benedictine running back David Ngendakuriyo hits the hole for a rushing touchdown versus Friendship Collegiate on Sept. 2. Aweek after a tough season-opening loss to Trinity, the Benedictine football team got up from defeat, wiped the dirt off and got back to work. With a chance at a statement win against the Friendship Collegiate Academy Knights, the Cadets did exactly that, shutting out the Knights and scoring two second half touchdowns for a 17-0 win at home on Friday, Sept. 2. Much like the matchup with Trinity, it was all-defense early for both sides, with Benedictine scoring the lone points off a 24-yard field goal in the first half. The first half also saw an early quarterback change for the Cadets, with starter Wes Buleza on the sideline in the second quarter after an interception while sophomore Easton Ogle took over. Buleza later returned to the role in the third quarter and looked composed with the second chance, making multiple high-level throws across the field, including a 23-yard dart to junior Riley Roarty for a touchdown on their opening drive of the third quarter. Roarty had a solid day through the air, recording three receptions for 59 yards to go with his score. After Roarty’s score made it 10-0, the Cadets added to the lead one more time with a 5-yard touchdown pass from running back David Ngendakuriyo as the third quarter came to an end. It was an impressive drive for the Cadets, who were set up at their 49-yard-line after senior John Garbett blocked his second punt of the day. The drive opened with some playcalling trickery, see

The wins just keep coming in for the Goochland volleyballAfterteam. a promising opening week that featured wins against Powhatan and Maggie Walker where Goochland lost just one of its seven sets played, the team came right back in its lone matchup last week with yet another convincing victory, this time a clean three-set sweep of James Monroe on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The junior varsity team also won against James Monroe in two sets, making it an overall perfect day of volleyball for the Bulldog parents and fans in attendance.TheBulldogs took control of each set with comfortable leads that never seemed to be in much doubt, opening the game with a 25-14 win to snatch the first set. In the second, James Monroe fared a little better, but it was still Goochland’s set to lose, and it continued the trend of stellar defense at the net and organized offense with unselfish play and clever passes to take a 25-16 set win.

Bulldogs volleyball continue season-opening win streak

Cadets force shutout for first win

Senior middle Nicole Brown sets up a teammate in Goochland’s matchup against Powhatan on Aug. 23. Goochland won the match in four sets.

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Benedictine senior defensive lineman Terae Baldwin announced last week that he has committed to the University of Richmond.The6-foot 285-pounder was a first-team all-state pick last season in VISAA Division I. Benedictine coach Greg Lilly said Baldwin is strong, “plays with great leverage and is quick as a cat.” Baldwin also had offers from VMI and some Division II schools, according to his Twitter page. Lilly said if Baldwin was a couple of inches taller, he may have gotten Power Five offers.

Cadets lineman Terae commitsBaldwintoURByTimPearrell

Aerial attack leads Cougars to victory

“We’d like to continue that,” head coach Alex Fruth said of the passing game. “That was one of the things last week where we didn’t feel comfortable throwing the ball deep and this week with the coverage we got, we felt we could take some shots.” Goochland plays again on Friday, Sept. 16 in a home game against Armstrong while Collegiate hosts Trinity Episcopal on Friday, Sept. 9.

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Photo by Robby Fletcher Collegiate senior tight end Hayden Rollison gets tackled low by Goochland junior Darius Rivers after a catch in Collegiate’s 19-7 victory on Goochland’s home turf on Sept. 2.

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor In their season debut, the Collegiate Cougars took shots down the field early and often on the home field of the Goochland Bulldogs, and that aerial barrage of deep balls proved crucial to their success, leading to a 19-7 win on Friday, Sept. 2. The Cougars, led by a 410yard, two-touchdown performance from quarterback Jack Callaghan, jumped out to a 12-0 lead after the first quarter thanks to a touchdown reception from tight end Hayden Rollison and a run from Wyatt King. Callaghan later added his second touchdown pass with 45 seconds left in the first half, finding standout wide receiver Krystian Williams open down the middle to make it 19-0 heading into the break. While Williams and Rollison were the go-to passing options for the Cougars, both adding seven receptions and combining for 262 yards, it was a truly balanced offensive attack. Seven Cougars were credited with receptions, while King grinded on the ground with 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Head coach Mark Palyo says what stood out the most to him in the win was the complete team effort that put the Cougars on the right path. “Certainly there were a number of standout players, but the overall effort of the players when they were on the field, I asked them to give the best they had for their teammates, and I thought we actually had that out there this evening,” Palyo said. The Bulldogs defense was without a few starters entering the game, but was able to hold the Cougars scoreless in the second half and also force two turnovers during the game. The first came in the second quarter when a high snap from the Cougars center led to a scramble for the ball that was recovered by senior Reese Vincent, giving the Bulldogs a red zone opportunity. Later in the second, a Callaghan deep ball on third-and-20 was intercepted by Goochland’s own quarterback Darius Rivers, who lined up at safety and swooped in on an underthrown pass.

“He’s a hard-working kid who has made tremendous academic strides here, so I’m happy to see him go to UR. He’s a kid who’s loved on this campus …” Baldwin, a captain this year, has started since he was a freshman.“When he got here was probably a little heavier than [285], and he’s really gotten himself in shape and he’s gotten himself moving, running, playing faster these last two years,” Lilly said.

On offense, the Bulldogs again struggled finishing drives despite glimpses of promise, though they were able to score their first touchdown of the season on a red zone fade route to junior wide receiver Derek Pierce with five minutes left in the fourth quarter. Aside from that, there were opportunities that left points on the board, including a red zone fumble from junior Austen Grady on the drive after Vincent’s recovery and a Rivers fumble inside the Cougars’ 10-yard-line late in the thirdTherequarter.was still plenty of promise shown that the offense can put things together over the course of the season. Rivers had a strong showing in the air in his second start, showing better confidence on deep balls down the field and handling the pressure the Cougars threw his way. He demonstrated particular rapport with Pierce, who had a touchdown and a 72-yard jump ball catch in the third quarter where he ripped the ball away from his defender and took it all the way to the 7-yard-line.

Benedictine defensive lineman Terae Baldwin celebrates a sack in the team’s season opener against Trinity Episcopal on Aug. 27. The all-state lineman recently committed to the University of Richmond to continue his football playing career.

“His film jumps out at you because he’s so good,” Lilly said.

The Cadets got off to an early start on offense, scoring two goals in the first 20 minutes from Jack Miller and Antonio Schoenborn. Miller’s goal came off a quick free kick that caught the Veritas backline off-guard and then he assisted on Schoenborn’s goal by sending the ball over the top to his teammate for a one-on-one opportunity that he buried into the corner of the Sophomorenet.

In his third year with the team, head coach Stephen Ferguson says he’s confident that the boys team can hold its own this season due to what he calls their “pack mentality” that they run with. He notes that they’ll work together and push each other in a way that creates a positive environment for them to prosper, with veterans like seniors Drew Meiller and David Johnson as well as juniors Luke Farkas and Kadin Nitsch leading the way for the group. New faces like juniors Jonathan Paschall and Alec Burnet and freshman Jerry Fry will look to make an impact this season as well. One question surrounding the team will be finding the main runner that will be able to jump out and create some distance between them and the rest of the pack. On the girls team, junior Megan Reid leads the pack and will be able to set the tone from the beginning, while fellow junior Leah Kelley brings a level of experience to help the team. Ferguson says the girls team brings a “perfect blend of experience and youth” to the field this year, while he says the biggest question that he hopes to be answered is who on the roster will emerge as the runner that can take the next step to complement Reid. New runner Grace Moyer, a junior, is one to potentially watch. After the team’s opening competition at Collegiate on Wednesday, Sept. 7, they’ll have time to prepare for their upcoming competition with the Fork Union Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Hardy National XC Course. Cadets continued from >7

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Benedictine sophomore Joe Hopler battles with a Veritas defender in the team’s 6-0 win at home on Aug. 31.

To cap off the day, freshman Gavin Team added another one to wrap up the game and send the opponents home, this time creating a breakaway down the middle and toeing the ball past the charging keeper. The Cadets next play on Thursday, Sept. 8 when they host St. Paul VI at 5:30 p.m.

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Much like last week, the dynamic Cadets defensive line was a force all afternoon, led by a strong performance from junior Jacob Moore, who recorded a sack in the fourth quarter.The Cadets will have a chance to build off this win with their first road game of the season coming against Woodberry Forest on Friday, Sept. 9. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. a chance to string together more performances like this, they’re becoming an early favorite to emerge from the region and potentially punch a ticket to the state tournament.The Bulldogs hit the courts again this week with a rematch against the Maggie Walker Green Dragons on Thursday, Sept. 8, though this matchup will see the Bulldogs entering as the road team. Maggie Walker is coming off a 3-0 win of its own this past week, defeating Hermitage in a home matchup. The game will start at 6:30 p.m. Robby Fletcher can be reached at antoday.com.rfletcher@powhat-

The Goochland cross country team returns to battle in competition this week and with a group that has a balance of newcomers and experienced athletes, the team is expecting big Theresults.Bulldogs, who finished eighth in the Jefferson District for the boys competitions and sixth for the girls, lost seven runners from last year’s roster, but bring back 14 along with a handful of new runners that have impressed early and could make an impact to elevate the team’s final district ranking.

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Preview: Goochland cross country brings pack mentality

Benedictine soccer dominates Veritas in 6-0 home win

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

After a convincing 2-1 win over Walsingham Academy to start the season, the Benedictine soccer team rode that momentum completely into its second game of the season against Veritas School. While the Walsingham game was a close battle, Benedictine never let Veritas gain momentum, and they rode their own with pure class on the attack and lockdown defense for a 6-0 victory that pushed them to a 2-0 record.

Oliver Muhlenfeld made it 3-0 before halftime by again catching the defense off-guard on a free kick, but the excellent play didn’t stop there. In the second half, the defense continued to deny any scoring chances by Veritas, while senior Nathan Howerton had a handful of scoring opportunities for the Cadets, including a shot off the outside foot that the keeper pushed wide. That chance set up a corner kick that Howerton sent in for the fourth goal of the game that was scored by senior Reed Miller with 17 minutes left. Then, five minutes later, senior Jacob Rose made it 5-0, as he disregarded multiple stabs at the ball by Veritas defenders before slicing inside for a shot into the left pocket of the net for a goal that looked truly effortless despite the heavy on-ball pressure.

Volleyballcontinued from >7 with a backward pass to Jordan Callahan leading to him letting it fly to Roarty, who came down with a jump ball for a 31-yard gain.Garbett’s immaculate twoblock performance was a highlight on the special teams, but he and his teammates on defense truly came together for a masterpiece performance. The Knights couldn’t generate momentum all game, and constantly sent their punting unit out after converting on third downs just twice out of 10 tries while recording 151 yards of total offense compared to the Cadets’ 223 yards. One promising drive that started with a deep ball putting them in Cadets territory early in the fourth quarter felt like a chance for the Knights to finally get on the board until senior safety Nic Land swooped in and killed that momentum with an interception in the end zone to cut the drive short. On their next drive, set up by a blocked punt of their own, the Knights started at the Cadets’ 11-yard-line and still couldn’t convert, failing on a fourth-and-7 attempt that saw a pass fall incomplete.

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Baptist Church , located at 1633 Kents Store Way in Kents Store, welcomes all to join the church for its Homecoming celebration . Worship service begins at 11 a.m., with lunch immediately following Tuesday, Sept. 27 Mystery Book Club will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 10 – 11 a.m. for those ages 18 and up. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

Friday, Sept. 30 Family Storytime will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 10:30 -11 a.m. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call (804) 749-3146 for more information.

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Theobjectofthissuitistoeffectpartition amongsttheownersbysaleorotherwiseof therealpropertylocatedinByrdDistrict, GoochlandCounty,Virginia,describedasParcelAcontaining5.91acres(TaxParcel17-2-01-0);ParcelBcontaining3.0acres(TaxParcel 17-1-0-59-A);ParcelCcontaining8.05acres (TaxParcel17-1-0-59-0;)ParcelDcontaining 36.65acres(TaxParcel17-1-0-55-0)andParcel Econtaining0.16acre(TaxParcel17-1-0-59-B).

Andaffidavithavingbeenmadeandfiledthat thatthedefendant,AudreyLewis Witherspoon,isanon-residentoftheCommonwealthofVirginia;theUnknownDefendantswhoaretheheirsofCharlieWalker,MelvinWalker,LeonessWalker,HoraceParrish, andRobertLeeLewiswhoarebelievedtobe deadandthenamesandpostofficeaddressof theirwidow/widower,heirs,deviseesandsuccessorsintitle,ifanysuchtherebeotherthan thosenamedinthiscause,areunknown,such partiesbeingmadedefendantsbythegeneral descriptionofPARTIESUNKNOWN.

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PURPOSEOFNOTICE:Toseekpubliccomment onadraftpermitfromtheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualitythatwillallowthereleaseof treatedwastewaterintoawaterbodyin Goochland,Virginia. PUBLICCOMMENTPERIOD:September08, 2022toOctober10,2022 PERMITNAME:VirginiaPollutantDischarge EliminationSystemPermit-WastewaterissuedbyDEQpursuanttoapplicablewater lawsandregulations. APPLICANTNAME,ADDRESSANDPERMIT NUMBER:GoochlandCounty;1800SandyHook Road,Suite280,Goochland,Virginia23063; VA0092428 FACILITYNAMEANDLOCATION:Oilville WastewaterTreatmentPlant(WWTP);Oilville Rd,Oilville,VA23129 PROJECTDESCRIPTION:GoochlandCountyhas appliedforreissuanceofapermitforthepublicOilvilleWWTP.Theapplicantproposesto releasetreatedsewagewastewatersatarate of300,000gallonsperdayintoawaterbody. Sludgefromthetreatmentprocesswillmeet specifiedstandardsforuseanddisposal.The facilityproposestoreleasethetreatedsewage intheHorsepenCreekinGoochlandinthe JamesRiverwatershed.Awatershedisthe landareadrainedbyariveranditsincoming streams.Thepermitwilllimitthefollowing pollutantstoamountsthatprotectwaterquality:physicalandchemicalproperties,nutrients,organicmatter,solids,bacteria,and organics.Thisfacilityissubjecttotherequirementsof9VAC25-820andhasregisteredfor coverageundertheGeneralVPDESWatershed PermitRegulationforTotalNitrogenandTotal PhosphorusDischargesandNutrientTrading intheChesapeakeBayWatershedinVirginia (NutrientGP).

Thursday, Sept. 29 Toddler and Preschool Storytime will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 10 - 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 with caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Call (804) 556-4774 for moreJoininformation.Nicolefrom the Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Joey Shelton, from James River Association at Tucker Park as they identify some of the most problematic plants in Goochland County and discuss management options. This free event will be held from 5:30 –6:30 p.m. and the rain date for Sept. 30. Free. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Goochland County Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

HOWTOCOMMENTAND/ORREQUESTAPUBLICHEARING:DEQacceptscommentsandrequestsforpublichearingonthedraftpermit byhand-delivery,e-mail,faxorpostalmail.All commentsandrequestsmustbeinwriting andbereceivedbyDEQduringthecomment period.DEQmustreceivehand-deliveryand postalmailbycloseofbusinessandemailand faxcommentsby11:59p.m.onthelastdayof thecommentperiod.Submittalsmustinclude thenames,mailingaddressesoremailaddressesofthecommenter/requesterandofall personsrepresentedbythe commenter/requester.Arequestforpublic hearingmustalsoinclude:1)Thereasonwhy apublichearingisrequested.2)Abrief,informalstatementregardingthenatureandextentoftheinterestoftherequesterorofthose representedbytherequestor,includinghow andtowhatextentsuchinterestwouldbedirectlyandadverselyaffectedbythepermit.3) Specificreferences,wherepossible,toterms andconditionsofthepermitwithsuggested revisions.Apublichearingmaybeheld,includinganothercommentperiod,ifpublicresponseissignificant,basedonindividualrequestsforapublichearing,andtherearesubstantial,disputedissuesrelevanttothepermit. CONTACTFORPUBLICCOMMENTS,DOCUMENTREQUESTSANDADDITIONALINFORMATION:BenCunningham;PiedmontRegionalOffice,4949-ACoxRoad,GlenAllen,VA23060; Phone:(804)659-2686;E-mail:benjamin.cunni ngham@deq.virginia.gov;Fax:(804)698-4178. Thepublicmayreviewthedraftpermitand applicationattheDEQofficenamedaboveby appointmentormayrequestcopiesofthe documentsfromthecontactpersonlisted above.

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The Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) is now accepting applications for its 24th class. The series consists of 13 sessions, typically held every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. from mid-October through early April. For additional information, a brochure and applications, call the Goochland Extension Office at (804) 556-5841.Theschedule for this year’s class is Class Orientation/Pictorial County Tour/History, Oct. 19 Ag/Natural Resources, Nov. 2 County Administration, Revenue, Treasurer, Nov. 16 Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Commonwealth’s Attorney, Nov. 30 Education, Dec. 14 County Development, Jan. 4, 2023 Budget & Fire Rescue, Jan. 18 Dinner with Supervisors, Feb. 7 Community/Govt. Services, Feb. 15 Day at the State Capital, Feb. 20 Business,/Economic Dev. March 1 Getting Involved March 22 Graduation Dinner, April 5

ItisORDEREDthatthesaidnon-residentdefendantsnamely,AudreyLewisWitherspoon andtheUnknownDefendantswhoarethe heirsofCharlieWalker,MelvinWalker, LeonessWalker,HoraceParrish,andRobert LeeLewiswhoarebelievedtobedeadandthe namesandpostofficeaddressoftheir widow/widower,heirs,deviseesandsuccessorsintitle,ifanysuchtherebeotherthan thosenamedinthiscause,areunknown,such partiesbeingmadedefendantsbythegeneral descriptionofPARTIESUNKNOWNdoappear onorbefore October25,2022at1:30p.m. and dowhatisnecessarytoprotecttheirinterest. ENTERED:08/12/2022 TimothyK.Sanner,Judge Iaskforthis: GraysonS.Johnson,EsqVSB#12636 Johnson&JohnsonAttorneysatLawPC P.O.Box100 Rockville,Virginia23146 804749-3241

Saturday, Oct. 1 Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 994 Three Chopt Road in Manakin Sabot, will be hosting a free Revive! Training class from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., offering participants the opportunity to learn how to save the life of a person suffering from an opioid overdose. The training will demonstrate how to use naloxone nasal spray, and supplies will be included. A light breakfast will be served. For more information, contact Deacon AB Taylor at (804) 514-8649 or Deacon Howard Leabough at (804) 337-5511.

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St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1484 Hockett Rd (Rt. 623), Manakin Sabot, will be holding a multi-community yard sale from 9 a.m. – noon. Saturday, Oct. 22 Providence Presbyterian Church, located at 3388 Three Chopt Road, is celebrating its 275th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration will feature a bluegrass band, games for kids, Brunswick stew and Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson reenactors from noon – 2 p.m. All are welcome.

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Sunday, Sept. 25 Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 994 Three Chopt Road in Manakin Sabot, will be hosting a free Revive! Training class from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., offering participants the opportunity to learn how to save the life of a person suffering from an opioid overdose. The training will demonstrate how to use naloxone nasal spray, and supplies will be included. For more information, contact Deacon AB Taylor at (804) 514-8649 or Deacon Howard Leabough at (804) 337-5511.Beulah

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Saturday, Oct. 15 Goochland County Parks and Recreation and the Matthew Smiles Foundation will come together for a 5K Color Run at 7 a.m. Matthew Cabral was a young boy that was full of life and love. In December 2020 the Cabral family and the world lost Matthew to suicide. The Cabral family founded Matthew “Smiles” to help other families find the help they need to recognize and deal with the issue of depression. The funds raised from this race will help with depression and suicide awareness in youth. The cost to participate is $30. For more information, contact Goochland County Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.Nothing says “Fall” like a well-placed DIY sign on your front porch. Join Bee Kreative and paint a pre-drawn wooden sign for your porch. Want to make your own? No worries! The other side will be blank for you to express yourself. Wood slice and all materials will be provided. Come ready to paint and have a good time! This event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and the cost is $45. Participants must be at least 16. For more information, contact Goochland Parks and Recreation at (804) 556-5854.

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The Second Union (Rosenwald) School Museum, Inc. will be sponsoring a Spaghetti Fundraiser Event on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The donation per plate is $10, which includes spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed salad, a drink and dessert. Those who would like to purchase a ticket may do so from any board member or contact Calvin Hopkins at (804) 457-3132 for more information. The orders are available for pick up at 2843 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, VA 23063.