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Volume 58, Number 45 • November 8, 2012

Time to make a choice

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Fifth-grader Devin McCray, left, portrayed President Barack Obama and Cole Bashinski stood in for Gov. Mitt Romney in GES’s mock presidential election last Friday. Each candidate spoke at an early morning assembly, after which students in the second through fifth grades cast their ballots for president. At day’s end on Friday, President Obama had a wide lead, but not at GES.

GES holds its own presidental vote Romney bests Obama by wide margin By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com

“Since I’ve been president there have been 29 straight months of job growth and we aren’t finished yet,” said Devin McCray, 10, as he portrayed President Barack Obama in Goochland Elementary School’s mock election last Friday. Fellow fifth-grader Cole Bashinski, 11, portraying Gov. Mitt Romney, also pitched job growth in his speech. “As president I want to put unemployed Americans back to work making job growth my top priority,” he said. McCray also stressed his energy plan,

support for education and record of bringing troops home from Iraq. “Let’s move forward and not backward,” concluded McCray. Bashinski touted his record as a successful Massachusetts governor and savior of the 2002 Olympics. “My name is Mitt Romney and I approved this message,” said Bashinski, winding up his speech. After a couple hours of voting, the results were in. It wasn’t even close. GES students picked Gov. Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama by a margin of 132 to 85, a 61 versus 39 percent spread. But Romney didn’t fare so well statewide in the mock election, losing by 30 percent in the polling of students taking part in the Every Kid Votes nation wide see Election > page 5

Ph0to by Jim Ridolphi

Nancy Lucy arrived at the Blair Road polling place early with her two children, Lauren, 8, and Thomas, 10. Like other Va. voters, she was required to show Identification before she could cast a ballot. Above, Lucy’s ballots is digitally scanned, checked for errors, and entered in two backup systems. Election official Elliott Krash assists Lucy with the new machine.

Sound study completed for Orapax CUP application permit to operate a sporting clays range on the property. The Orapax CUP request has generated intense opposition among nearby residents, who have said they fear a negative impact on the value of their homes as well as lamenting the noise factor. By Ken Odor Orapax owner Andrew Dykers said he paid Backstage jodor@goochlandgazette.com LLC about $300 for the testing, which took about on A sound study requested by Goochland has been com- hour and was performed Oct. 25 at four locations, pleted by Orapax Hunting Preserve, paving the way for one at the site of the proposed sporting clays range another public hearing at the Planning Commission’s Nov. see Sound > page 5 15 meeting on the business’s request for a conditional use

Shots no louder than ambient noise levels at three locations

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Lekesha D. Timberlake and her sons, Akia, 14 and Nyjavion, 10 at their new home on Lowry Road, built by Habitat for Humanity. The new home was dedicated Oct. 28.

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Sunday Oct. 28, with Hurricane Sandy threatening, the 18th house that Habitat for Humanity of Goochland has built was dedicated and the keys were handed over to Lekesha D. Timberlake and her two sons, Akia, 14, who plays football and runs track in the spring for Goochland High and Nyjavion, 10, on Lowry Road in western Goochland. The dedication was opened with a prayer from the Rev. John Hall. George Price, President of the Goochland Habitat, introduced Steve Fleming, Chairman of the selection committee who in turn introduced Lekeisha and her family. Next up was Knight Bowles, who, after recounting the history of Habitat for Humanity in Goochland, which was begun in 1997 by several members of St. Matthews Church in Centerville, emphasized that many had given of time and goods to help Habitat over the years, mentioning in particular donations from West End Fabricators and for the last several years The Church of

the Nazarene who have shown up 25 plus strong, framed up the house, and erected the roof in two days on each house in June. He then presented some basic tools to the family to help keep the place in ship shape. The family was then given a Family Bible by Barbara Young from The Second Union Baptist Church. Then Patsy Garber, representing the Goochland Women’s Club, spoke of the gift they had given to Akia, having raised the money to buy the furnishings and arranging them in Akia’s bedroom, including at the center a large picture of his favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, and a Bulls bedspread. Following that Lekisha was presented with the keys to her new house by Shirley Chisholm, Chairman of the Habitat Board Committee for Family Nurture. Lekisha, 36, is a lifelong resident of Goochland County. She has been sharing a small place with her mother and is thrilled to have a place of her own at last. She is employed as a Teacher’s Aide at Goochland Elementary School. She spoke clearly, but with tears of grati-

tude in her eyes as she introduced her family and thanked everyone who had helped to build her house and most especially the forces that get these houses built, Knight Bowles, Ben Isbell, and Bert Henley, the last two of which are now 80 and still building houses. Then the Rev John Hall gave the Benediction and the celebration really began. Lekisha proudly took the guests on a tour of her new home which already has a thick, very green lawn that her father raked and seeded by hand, as he said there were too many rocks to use anything else. Lekeisha joins seven other Habitat Families in the immediate vicinity where the first Habitat recipient in the Lowry Road area, Eleanor Andrewes, is called the mayor. Habitat has one more lot on Lowry Road that will probably be built on next year. Habitat has land for a few more houses but is looking for land for future houses as well as anyone interested in joining them to continue this ministry in Goochland in any way they can.

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Nearly 80 participants came out for the 10th annual Salem 5K on Saturday, Oct. 20. Of the 77 finishers, Henry Jones posted the fastest time among the men at 18:03. Among the women, Sara Gretz had the best time at 22:32. The race raised $1,800 for Goochland Young Life. The runners and walkers got their start at Goochland High School and followed a route that took them over a somewhat rolling course down Bulldog Way and into the nearby Holland Hills neighborhood. This is the 10th year that Salem Baptist Church has organized the annual 5K. For the past three years, the church has chosen Goochland Young Life as the beneficiary of the net proceeds of the race.

A dozen local companies added their support to this year’s 5K. Financial sponsors were Custom Brick and Stone Corporation, Rt. 250 Sports Grill, Goochland Tees, Goochland Dentistry, State Farm Insurance, Hands-On Physical Therapy, Family Chiropractic, Managed Benefits, Von Schilling Lawn Care and Hudgins Dentistry. Prizes for top finishers were provided by New Balance and Subway. TOP FINISHERs: ALL MEN 18:03 Henry Jones 18:53 David Bobosky 19:36 David Short ALL WOMEN 22:32 Sara Gretz 22:33 Gwynne Reid 24:41 Sarah Smith

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Sound continued from > page 1 on Orapax property and three at locations outside the Orapax boundary lines. “The testing firm was approved by the county,” said Dykers last week. He said several county supervisors and planning commissioners were present at the various sites to monitor the testing. The first test involved measuring sound at a point about 25-30 feet away from Orapax employee fired two rounds from a Remington Model 870 12 gauge shotgun with a 28” barrel. Sound levels for the two shots were 102 and 99 decibels. Ambient noise was listed as approximately 66 decibels. At each of the other three loca-

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GES guidance counselor Linda Davidson explains to an assembly how the mock election will work as Cole Bashinski, left, portraying Gov. Mitt Romney and Devin McCray, portraying Barack Obama, wait to speak.

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tions, Route 6 and the entrance to at the site where the shots were the the driveway into Orapax, the fired. “I’m satisfied the test was corner of Route 6 and Rock Castle Road and 3562 River done properly,” he said Monday. Road West, ambient noise was measured at 60-70 decibels. A total of 13 shots were fired, with none of the noise from the rounds rising above the ambient noise level, according to the report. Audio engineer Tim 1589 Hockett Rd. McCrury wrote the report, Manakin-Sabot, which Dykers provided to the Va. 23103 Gazette last week. District 2 Supervisor Manuel Alvarez said he was present near 804-708-0253 the Rock Castle Road site when the test was conducted there. “I heard muffled shots in the distance,” he said. District 3 Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chairman Rhonda Raymond, owner Ned Creasey said he was present

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And the winner is . . . Unknown at press time. It’s always a challenge to write a column for a weekly that goes to press on Election Day but it’s a challenge the Gazette freely takes on each November. There are a couple different approaches one might take, the most obvious (and certainly most prudent) being merely to say we’ll report the results online when they come in Tuesday night, with particular attention to the vote in each Goochland precinct. Which we plan to do. Or we could claim omniscience and make predictions about winners and losers, at the risk of appearing foolish if proven wrong. So let’s go with that second option. We’ll make three observations about the national outcome, from most likely to least likely in the view of this writer. 1. Obama retains the presidency by the very slimmest of margins, Democrats retain the Senate, also by a hair and the GOP keeps the House of Representatives. 2. Romney wins by the slimmest of margins, Democrats keep the Senate, Republicans the House. 3. Romney wins the White House, GOP takes both the Senate and the House. Only the third option promises any real change from the past two

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years of gridlock and political infighting. In option number one, if the President wins by a whisker and the GOP retains the House, Obama loses whatever “mandate” he ever might have had and Republicans will continue to stymie his platform, not to mention launching investigations of the recent debacle in Libya, which might prove embarrassing to a second term Obama presidency. In option two, Romney would face a divided Congress and have to deal with an intransigent Democratic Senate, unfriendly to his free-market ideas and certainly unlikely to dismantle Obama’s signature health care law. It almost makes one yearn for a parliamentary system like that of Great Britain, where the 2010 election would have resulted in the formation of a new government led by the GOP, so clearly did the voters reject the Democratic program then. But we don’t have a House of Commons or a prime minister. As humorist Will Rodgers said, “On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.” So, it’s back to prediction number one. Look for four more years of gridlock at the federal level. -Ken Odor

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Students in Goochland High School’s AP Government classes drew their own political cartoons after watching the recent presidential debates. Above is one of four sent to us by Mrs. E. Yeaout-Patton.

Letters to the Editor Thanks from Parks and Recreation Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the individuals and collective organizations, the community and volunteers for their participation and continued support of the Goochland County Fall Festival. The Department wishes to extend special thanks to Michelle Nixon & Drive for volunteering their time and efforts towards this year’s event. In addition, we are appreciative to those who supported Michelle Nixon & Drive through sponsorship and donation: Goochland Farm Bureau, TKL Custom Cases, Millstone Granite & Marble, Trane, Goochland Pharmacy and Acorn Graphics. Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management would like to specifically thank the following sponsors, “Friend” sponsor Martin’s, “Buddies” sponsors Goochland County Chamber of Commerce, Southern States, Care Advantage, 250 Sports Grill, Ratepro Mortgage, Dr. Stephen Glick, Cosmetic Dentistry, Curves, The Goochland Gold Spot and Keith H. Waldrop & Associates for their contribution through Festival

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Writer voices more Orapax objections It’s quiet this afternoon around my home. Sounds of wind and rain, occasionally punctuated by noises from my horses and dogs. Probably not unlike those experienced by my ancestors who moved to Goochland from Charles City County in the early 1700’s. The peacefulness of rural Goochland was a primary factor in my deciding to live here in my retirement years, but this tranquility for local residents is threatened by the request for a conditional use permit to operate a commercial clay shooting facility in our county. While I live outside the zone expected to be directly impacted should the Orapax proposal be approved, I nonetheless see Letters > page 7

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Letters continued from > page 6 remain steadfastly opposed to it. First, it would have a negative impact on many Goochland residents – both in terms of noise pollution and decreasing property values. These are very real and legitimate concerns of those whose properties lie close to the Orapax holdings. The

rest of us would simply have to wait until another landowner decided to take advantage of the Orapax precedent seek similar treatment. Second, the requested operation would likely lead to lead pollution. Despite the fact that others and I spoke about this issue at the September planning board meeting, it appears that nothing has been done by Orapax to mitigate or allevi-

OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor ate the situation. I suggested consideration of requiring the use of lead-free ammunition, which would remove concerns about water in the James River becoming contaminated from the shot used in the clay shooting. This isn’t a new concept; indeed, in 1991 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service implemented a ban on the use of lead shot for migratory waterfowl hunting. Several

states, including Michigan and California, have in place restrictions on hunting in specified areas with ammunition containing lead. Additionally, most manufacturers of ammunition market lead shot alternatives. The research and technology are already there, as is the testing process for the designation of shot as “lead free”. Seems it would be quite simple to require Orapax to permit only

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Letters continued from > page 7 tool and this particular competition involves many schools at the elementary and middle school levels. Folks are often pleased when the school system achieves good scores on the SOL as Goochland did. Skeptics claim that the schools teach to the test and its value is limited. A measure of educational success can be observed and sometimes measured in these statewide and national robotic competitions. It can be hard to talk about things other than politics , Orapax, TCSD etc... But I have good news, no

controversy , no complaints.. I actually have praise. The Goochland Schools did an outstanding job at this all day competition, winning several (I lost count ) awards. For me , the moment of my life came at the very end when the top award was given to the school that would go on to James Madison University in Dec in the State competition. That school from Division 1 was Byrd Elementary . Mrs Hawk and the Granny Helpers ( two girls and seven boys) , Mr. Payne mentoring on the important Leggos portion of the competition showed the importance of hard work and dedication,.

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OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor Many after school sessions , even some weekend work in taking home this prize. For a very small school system and a Title 1 school competing against some of the biggest schools in the area, whose kids and teachers also worked hard, speak volumes about our schools , the students potential and community involvement. It was also positive that I chatted with Mr. Payne , school Board member and Mr. Bruce Watson (Director of CTE). I feel confident that on the shoulders of our teachers and important leaders and the community that our children will be in positions to succeed

in the 21st century. For a quirky guy like me, watching this unfold and to see and feel the excitement in the children , reminded me of an old saint’s thoughts that the heart sees the essence of things that the eyes can not. Richard Carchman Columbia

Veterans Day set for Monday at GHS The United States has just undergone another National Election. We may all think of it as an amazingly long, arduous, expensive and sometimes extremely abrasive experience. However, the right to choose our future leadership and the course we will thereby follow at all levels of government is one of our most sacred. These elections tend to govern our lives, for better or for worse, for extended periods before we can again elect to stay the

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course, or change it. We are blessed in that these changes are guided by and determined by We The People. It has been suggested that we owe the creation of our Democratic Republic to America’s Founding Fathers and those who made the initial sacrifice in blood, toil and treasure to achieve freedom from those who would oppress us. The sustaining of our freedoms in The United States of America and throughout our world, where people are free, is above all else owed to those Americans who have gone in harms way and in all to many cases sacrificed their lives and future well being. For most of this nation’s history, we have honored and displayed great respect for these people, our military service veterans. There was however a period during which they were ignored, forgotten, treated with indifference and derision for their service in unpopular wars (Korea, Vietnam).

Our Nation has learned a great lesson in the last half century. While individuals may disagree with the fight we are engaged in, we must always respect and honor those warriors we send forth to act in support expectations and orders of our President’s and his/her representative. While improvement is possible, Americans today support their Armed Forces personnel and veterans better than at any time since WW II and possibly better than ever in our history. Well less than 1 percent of our nation’s population now serves in our Armed Forces, yet we have fought two wars simultaneously for over a decade each and only those engaged service members and their families experienced the sacrifices of their service. This Veterans Day, it would be good for each American to take the time to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony and see Letters > page 9

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Annie Louise Salmon, 76, of Goochland, Va. passed away October 29, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Augusta M. Salmon; son, Marin Salmon; and daughter Linda S. Rowe. She is survived by her children: Carol

Letters continued from > page 8 for each of us to recognize the service and sacrifice these patriots have made for freedom and for US! There will many such opportunities beginning today through Monday, November 12. On behalf of the members of Goochland’s American Legion Post 215, I would like to invite the citizens of Goochland to join with our Legionaries and the attending students, staff and faculty of Goochland High School in honoring all of our Veterans with a special focus on those who have been engaged in the Global War on Terrorism. We have never called upon our warriors for such sustained sacrifice in this Long War! The GHS Band, Jazz Chorus and Mixed Chorus will all participate. Those who attend will also appreciate and gain from the presentation by the Guest of Honor, Major Jesse Grapes USMCR and Headmaster of Benedictine College Preparatory School who during his his Iraq tour of duty fought as an infantry platoon commander during the epic second battle of Fallujah. Please join us at the GHS Auditorium at 11AM, Monday November 12th. Please call 7080513 for further information. Joe Wadle Manakin-Sabot

S. Pleasants (Robert), Ricky A. Salmon and Brenda L. Curmi; grandchildren, R.W., Tony, Chad, Theresa, Sarah, Erin, Angie and Nathan; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Catherine Salmon. The family received friends at the Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. on Thursday,

November 1. Funeral services were held at Smyrna Baptist Church, on Friday. Interment Salmon Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Goochland Fire and Rescue. Walking hand and hand with Jesus.

Isaiah and campaign reform

will! To me any self proclaimed leader is just in it for them and will either make up a religion or proclaim whatever they think their people want to hear to gain their favor. I feel many people have proclaimed a perverted heaven and lifestyle here on earth because they know people will want to be part of that, but Jesus offers a true relationship. Ever been deceived? Don’t feel left out or ashamed by it. God’s first created couple were deceived in the Garden of Eden. This country was built because people wanted religious freedoms. I love being able to experience different cultures and not cross an ocean or border. If a religious order practices unlawful acts here in America should they not be held accountable? I don’t think so! Within my lifetime of 55 years they have banned the advertisements of cigarettes in various venues. This was based on the health risk. Still many folks smoke. I feel the banning of campaign advertisements should be done on the same principle. I’m sick and tired of choosing from the lesser of two evils! Let each candidate put forth a contract with the American people. Let the contract be known to the American people. If not lived up to it impeach, or fire the liars! Just like anyone of us not doing the job our employer hires us to do. Take all that money

Come let us reason together, saith the Lord (Isaiah 1:18). To me this shows He is a personal Savior! To me it means we don’t get the chance to barter with God (what can we offer Him!) but it means to listen to Him for He knows us better than we know ourselves! One thing I’ve heard from both candidates is – I will. A football coach can tell his team to go out and score touchdowns. It won’t work without team support and beating the defense! To me our current coach has dropped the ball on doing things he said he’d do. I also believe his purposed plans aren’t good for the whole team. I pray our next coach (whoever they are) listens more to the team. I hear people say, “I don’t believe in organized religion.” I understand that statement. In all religions you have- the good, the bad and the ugly. Many a wrong thing has been undertaken in the name of various religions (example: Hitler claimed to be Christian). Some faiths believe in throwing acid on their women or even killing them if not doing what they think is right. To me anyone taking these types of actions in their own hands does not have faith in God (or their god) to do the correcting for wrong actions. In His time I believe He

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spent on campaigns and make a difference somewhere! The last part of Isaiah 1:18 it says “though your sins be as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Also from the Old Testament. I encourage you to read Isaiah 53 and you can ask yourself if he is talking about my Lord and Savior- Jesus Christ. You may sincerely think not, I sincerely think so. Deceived or not deceivedthat is the question, in many aspects of this life!

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10 Reports courtesy of Goochland County Sheriff’s Office

BLOCK THREE CHOPT RD

October 26

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 168-WB INTERSTATE 64

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT HUGENOT TRIAL

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 4373 RIVER RD W

LARCENY REPORTED AT 400 BLOCK BLAIR RD

FRAUD OR SWINDLE REPORTED AT 2800 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD

DOMESTIC VERBAL REPORTED AT 2700 BLOCK TURNER RD

TRESPASSING REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

6 ATTEMPTED SUICIDE REPORTED AT 3400 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD ATTEMPTED SUICIDE REPORTED AT 3400 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD DOMESTIC VERBAL REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK JACKSON SHOP RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 4OO BLOCK BROAD STREET RD SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK OILVILLE RD SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12400 BLOCK PATTERSON AVE SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 1600

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VANDALISM REPORTED AT 5200 BLOCK RIVER RD W SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT STONE HURST RD/POUNCEY TRACT RD

ANIMAL COMPLAINT 157-WB INTERSTATE 64

LARCENY REPORTED AT 26600 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

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LARCENY REPORTED AT 1700 BLOCK MANAKIN RD

ANIMAL COMPLAINT REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK BRIDLE RDG

DOMESTIC DISPUTE REPORTED AT 300 BLOCK COLEMANS LANE

HARASSMENT REPORTED AT 600 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

TRESPASSING REPORTED AT 100 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT FORK UNION COMMUNITY MARKET

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 12400-BLK PATTERSON AVE DUI REPORTED AT 1200 BROAD STREET RD

NOISE COMPLAINT REPORTED AT 12600 BLOCK FAWN LN

SHOTS FIREDREPORTED AT 500BLOCK ROCHELLE RD

NOISE COMPLAINT REPORTED AT 12600 BLOCK FAWN LN

October 28 DOMESTIC VERBAL REPORTED AT 34OO BLOCK FOREST GROVE RD

ARGUMENT REPORTED AT 21OO BLOCK SHALLOW WELL RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 1700 BLOCK CEDAR POINT RD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 12500 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12900 BLOCK PLAZA DR

NOISE COMPLAINT REPORTED AT 2300 BLOCK HORSESHOE BND

October 29

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 6100 BLOCK POUNCEY TRACT RD

SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT 1500 BLOCK WHIPPOORWILL RD

DOMESTIC VERBAL REPORTED AT 3300 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 1900 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12500 BLOCK PATTERSON AVE

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 12600 BLOCK PATTERSON AVE/ROUTE 288

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 13200BLOCK KELLINGTON LN

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VEHICLE REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK OILVILLE RD

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FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Incidents and Reports

November 8, 2012

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 5200 BLOCK RIVER RD W

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12500 BLOCK WEST CREEK PKWY

October 30

TRESPASSING REPORTED AT 2200 BLOCK PONY FARM RD

FRAUD OR SWINDLE REPORTED AT 2900 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 2000 BLOCK VALPARK DR

ARREST WARRANT 2500 BLOCK CHAPEL HILL RD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT WESTCREEK PKW -EAST OFF 288

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 3800 BLOCK RIVER RD W/ROCK CASTLE RD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 3300 BLCOK RIVER RD W

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2200 BLOCK ROCK CASTLE RD

October 31

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2300 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD/POORHOUSE RD

LARCENY REPORTED AT 800 BLOCK DONJOLA RD

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SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT 1900 BLOCK STATE FARM RD

LARCENY REPORTED AT 2900 BLOCK RIVER RD W

ANIMAL COMPLAINT TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2300 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD/ POORHOUSE RD

VANDALISM REPORTED AT 3200 BLOCK BAYBERRY LN/ THOROUGHBRED PKWY

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 171-E INTERSTATE 64

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12500 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

November 1

BLOCK RIVER RD W

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 12900 BLOCKBROAD STREET RD

November 2

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 1700 BLOCK ASHLAND RD

2 SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 5100 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD/ DREW RIDGE DR

ARREST WARRANT TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2300 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD/ POORHOUSE RD

ANIMAL COMPLAINT AT 2300 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD/ POORHOUSE RD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT NORTH GAYTON RD

BURGLARY REPORTED AT 12900 BLOCK PATTERSON AVE

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 100 BLOCK RIVER RD W

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 4500 BLOCK LEAK`S MILL DR

ARGUMENT REPORTED AT 500 BLOCK WILTON RD

SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT 2400 BLOCK CHAPEL HILL RD

ARREST WARRANT REPORTED AT 2900 BLOCK RIVER RD W

SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT 2500 BLOCK RIVER RD W

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 12500 BLOCK PATTERSON AVE

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 3600 BLOCK RIVER RD W

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2800 BLOCK SANDY HOOK RD/WHITEHALL RD

SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT 6100 BLOCK POUNCEY TRACT RD

MISSING PERSON REPORTED AT 100 BLOCK OAKLEIGH CT

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT 2200 BLOCK RIVER RD W

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEER REPORTED AT HUGENOT TRAIL

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 5200

November 3

SUSPICIOUS PERSON OR VEHICLE REPORTED AT 100 BLOCK BROAD STREET RD

COMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR: Send your event to editor@goochlandgazette.com Thursday, Nov. 8 The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Virginia Chapter (NAMI-CVA) monthly meeting on at 7 p.m. at Holy Comforter Episcopal

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Church, 4819 Monument Ave, Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public. Topic: “Clinical Care Implications of Psychiatric Treatment” Ananda Pandurangi, M.D., Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry VCU/ MCV. Light Refreshments are served! On Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m., the All Saints Choir of Men and Boys will host a Recruitment Evening for interested boys in grades 3-6, and their parents at the church, 8787 River Road, Richmond.

There will be a short concert followed by dinner. Parents will have a chance to learn more about the choir and ask questions. Along with a superb music education, boys earn a small stipend and have the opportunity to travel with the choir in the US and abroad. More information on the choir is available on the website www. allsaintsboychoir.org RSVP to Andy Koebler,Choirmaster, at akoebler@allsaintsrichmond.org, or 288-7811.

Friday, Nov. 9 Goochland Elementary School PTA is having a Fall Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit the PTA’s planned events for our students and teachers this year, including the Rally for Recess project. Vendors include Jewelry by Dawn, Missy Made It, Pete’s Mustard, Mary Kay, Blane Cope Silhouettes, Mesz Bakery, Thirty-One, Scentsy, Carriagehouse Creations, see Calendar> page 16

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, things you say have a greater impact on others than you may realize. Therefore, think through what you say to make sure your words come across as intended.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This is the ideal time to move forward in your career, Libra. Be assertive and things will fall into place. Embrace a new opportunity and make the most of it.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have enough enthusiasm to get things done, but getting things off the ground is more difficult. It’s time to buckle down and work through tasks.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your plan to modify a project this week will meet with great results. You may become interested in an organization that showcases your skills.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now is the time focus so that your dreams and plans can become a reality. Put all of your efforts into realizing your goals, and you won’t be sorry for having done so.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have enough drive and enthusiasm to get through a challenging time. There may be a few opportunities to go above and beyond in your business ventures.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You prefer to be in control of a situation, Aquarius. However, sometimes you have to relinquish control to someone else. Do so with grace and humility.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the time has come to reevaluate a certain situation, but you are up for the challenge. It may be hard to communicate your goals to others, but your persistence will pay off.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, pay particular attention to your financial records. Otherwise, you may find yourself struggling to reconcile all of your accounts at year’s end.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Self-discipline is something you will need in excess this week, Sagittarius. Use this to your advantage when you work with others to plan recreational activities.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Now is the time to make progress in something that has been on your mind for quite some time, Pisces. Take action before it’s too late.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Forbidden (var. sp.) 5. Strike a heavy blow 9. Guy (slang) 12. Tel __, Israel 13. The superior of an abbey 15. Swiss river 16. South American nation 17. Span. town Aranda de ___ 18. Yellow’s complement 19. Sun in Spanish 20. Sharp slaps 22. Cash dispensing machine 25. Persistently annoying person 26. Japanese rolls 28. The woman 29. Fiddler crabs 32. Buddy 33. Majuscule 35. Lake in Oklahoma 36. Airborne (abbr.) 37. Physician’s moniker (abbr.) 38. Lincoln’s state 39. Doctors’ group 40. By way of 41. Coated with tobacco residue 44. Collect information

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will know how to smooth over an embarrassing situation this week. You come across assertive and dominant, and others naturally listen to you.

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Goochland sweeps their way to JRD title Sandy does not prevent Bulldogs from blowing through tourney By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

Even the wrath of Hurricane Sandy couldn’t derail a determined group of Goochland Bulldogs as they made a run through the James River District Volleyball tournament last week. First round games were postponed due to the storm and forced officials to schedule both semifinal and championship games in a one-day finale. Nevertheless, Goochland (23-0) swept through every obstacle to claim the championship over Bluestone 3-0 last Saturday night. In their quarterfinal opener, the Bulldogs downed visiting Buckingham 25-12, 25-18, 2514. The Saturday morning semifinals had Goochland hosting a rejuvenated Nottoway squad. The Bulldogs relied on strong serving and hitting to win 3-0, 25-15, 25-19, 25-21. “I was so surprised at how Nottoway came out and played and they kept us on our toes,” said Bulldog coach Jennifer Erixon. “The girls stuck with their game and kept hustling and got the win.” Bluestone had a tougher time with Amelia in their second semifinal matchup and the Barons needed five games to win the match. The victories set up the two familiar foes in the final where Goochland got off to a fast start in the opening set. “We knew this would be a tough game. It’s been that way every time we’ve played them, so we knew what we were up against,” Erixon said. Strong serving by Goochland’s Jordan Fleming, Jesse Leroy and Lainey

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At left: Goochland’s Mesa Willis (14) goes high for a slam against Bluestone in the finals of the JRD tournament. Defending for the Barons is Kelsey Thornton. Above: The 2012 JRD District champion Goochland Bulldogs.

Kopczynski carried the Bulldogs to a powerful 25-9 victory. The Barons kept it close in the second game. After falling behind 7-3, Bluestone fought back and took their first lead of the day 10-9. The Bulldogs settled behind strong net play from Christina Mills and Lydia Smith to record a 25-17 victory. James River District Player of the year Carmen Sturdifen rallied her Baron teammates in the third game, and the lead changed several times before the Bulldogs finally prevailed by a score of 25-21. “I was kind of nervous because of the way we’d played against Nottoway,” Leroy said. “We came out and played our best and came out on top, and now, we’re champions.” Leroy has been associated with GHS volleyball for several

years, and said this year’s team is special. “We came together and bonded as a team, and our coach is fully involved and she wants us to play as a team, on and off the court.” The championship cleared the way for a repeat appearance in the regionals as host for Chatham on Tuesday night in a contest played after press deadlines. Erixon knows the going now gets tougher. “The competition will get better with each game, so we know we have to be ready,” she said. The key for Leroy is maintaining a level head. “We just have to keep our confidence up and not get cocky and we’ll be fine.” Goochland enters regional play with its best chances to succeed. As the top seed, the

“We’ll also work on defense,” Erixon said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way these girls are playing. Every time I give them a challenge they want it and want to improve. They have the mindset that they want to keep getting better.” Erixon was named James River District coach of the year, but she’ll wait to celebrate. “I’m just happy that the team won,” she said. “We’ve Bulldogs will host for as long as had a great season and haven’t dropped a set to anyone in the they keep winning. This week’s practice will district. It’s definitely going to involve some fine-tuning and get harder and we’re focusing on one game at a time. The “making things cleaner.”

Volleyball REGION B, DIVISION 2 Quarterfinals, Tuesday No. 8 Chatham at No. 1 Goochland No. 5 G. Mason at No. 4 Bluestone No. 7 W. Monroe at No. 2 Stuarts Draft No. 6 Dan River at No. 3 Clarke County

No. 8 Episcopal at No. 1 Collegiate No. 7 Bishop O’Connell at No. 2 Potomac No. 6 Paul VI at No. 3 Cape Henry Collegiate No. 5 Trinity Episcopal at No. 4 St. Catherine’s

Semifinals, Thursday at higher seed Chat/Gooch vs. GM/Blue, 7 WM/SD vs. DR/Clarke, 7

Episcopal/Collegiate winner vs. BOC/Potomac winner

Final, Saturday, at higher seed Semifinal winners, 7 Girls Tennis VISAA DIVISION 1 Quarterfinals, Tuesday

Semifinals, Friday at higher seed

next two games are must wins for us.” With two victories, Goochland earns a berth in the state championship tournament. Final Bluestone.............................. 9 17 21 Goochland........................... 25 25 25 Highlights: Taylor Scruggs (G) 5 kills, 2 blocks; Lainey Kopczynski (G) 3 digs, 2 kills. Records: Goochland 23-0 Semifinal Nottoway.............................. 15 19 21 Goochland........................... 25 25 25 Highlights: Sydney Alvis (G) 7 aces, 3 kills, 9 assists; ChristinaMills (G) 8 kills, 9 blocks; Jordan Fleming (G) 15 assists, 4 aces.

VISAA DIVISION I Quarterfinals, Tuesday No. 8 St. Anne’s-Belfield at No. 1 St. Catherine’s; No. 5 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes at No. 4 Trinity Episcopal; No. 6 Norfolk Academy at No. 3 Collegiate; No. 7 Bishop Sullivan at No. 2 Cape Henry Collegiate.

Semifinals, Friday at National Training Center (Va. Beach) STAB / St. Catherine’s winner PVI/Cape Henry winner vs. vs. SS/SA / Trinity Episcopal Trinity/St. Catherine’s win- winner, 5 p.m. ner Norfolk Academy / Collegiate Final, Saturday at higher winner vs. Bishop Sullivan / seed Cape Henry winner, 7 p.m.. Semifinal winners Final, Saturday at NTC: Field hockey Semifinal winners, 3.

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Bulldogs carry perfect JRD record into playoffs By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent

Goochland entered its final contest of the regular season last Friday at Amelia minus their most effective weapon. Sophomore Jordan Jefferson sat out the finale with an illness that sidelined him for most of the week. The talented defensive back/quarterback’s absence didn’t slow the playoff bound Bulldog squad as they wrapped up the James River District Contest 49-28. “He will be ready to go for the playoffs,” Goochland coach Joe Fowler said of Jeffeson. “He was sick all week and it was more important for him to be healthy for the playoffs…We will need Jordan on both sides of the ball come playoff time.” At Amelia, the host Raiders took the opening kickoff and reeled off a quick first down, but a bad snap killed the drive. That cleared the way for Reid Chenault, a freshman quarterback, to enter the game for his

first start. Chenault sped up the Goochland offense with a no huddle attack that caught the Raiders on their heels. “Reid did a great job at QB,” Fowler said. On the second play from scrimmage, Mason Engel worked his way down the Raider sideline for a 63-yard run that put the Bulldogs on top to stay, 7-0. Raider running back Antonio Coleman got the Amelia offense moving with several solid runs on the Raiders’ second possession. However, the Goochland defense led by a linebacking corps, that has recorded double-digit tackles for the past several weeks reacted and stopped Amelia on downs at the Bulldog 37-yard line. On the ensuing play, Chenault was picked off by cornerback Tyler Sale and the Raiders began a drive in Bulldog territory. Nathan Mattox ended that

potential threat when he repaid the Raiders with a pickoff of his own, snatching a Dylan Weaver pass on the Bulldogs 26-yard line. Amelia got on the board early in the second quarter when Coleman, who had over 100 yards in the first half, bounced off a tackle and sprinted 49 yards for a game tying touchdown. The conversion failed and Goochland maintained a 7-6 lead. Goochland answered when David Dyer scored his fifth TD of the season on a 14-yard run that gave Goochland a 14-6 advantage. But Amelia refused to go away. Taylor Sale gathered in a Weaver pass late in the second period and cut Goochland’s lead to 14-12. With seconds remaining in the first half, David Dyer scored from 3-yards out to give the Bulldogs a 21-12 halftime lead. Goochland opened the second half with a signature

drive that included big runs by Mattox, Dyer and Mitchell Brice, who capped the 61-yard drive with a 1-yard run and a 28-12 lead. The Bulldogs continued to drive the ground game and Dyer scored his third touchdown after Nathan Mattox picked off a Weaver pass in the fourth quarter and returned to the Raider 21-yard line. Trace Nixon gathered in a 9-yard TD reception to make the score 4212 midway through the final quarter. Coleman scored from three yards out late in the game for the Raiders and Weaver added a touchdown pass, but Connor Saunders answered for the Bulldogs with a 68-yard scoring run that made the final 49-27. Fowler felt a lack of practice time due to Hurricane Sandy reared its head early in the contest, but the team adjusted and finished well. “It was an unusual week because we only had two days

of practice due to the storms,” Fowler said. “We were rusty in the first half, but we focused better in the second half and we made a few adjustments and were able to find some success.” With the regular season campaign ended, Fowler and the No. 2 seed Bulldogs turn their focus toward the playoffs and a match up with No. 15 seed Windsor (3-7) this Friday night. “They are a good football team that has played a brutal schedule and we expect a great game,” Fowler said. Fowler is looking for home field edge making a difference as the competition only gets better from this point onward. “Fortunately, we get to play at home for at least the first three rounds if we can keep winning and that is a big advantage for us.” If the Bulldogs get past Windsor, the path to a state title doesn’t get any easier. “Our side of the bracket

is very difficult with possible games with [No. 7] Buckingham (8-2) in the second round and [No. 3] King William (9-1) in the third round,” Fowler said. “We are going to take it one week at a time and try to continue to improve. At this point in the season, you cannot overlook anyone and we are focus all of our energy into Windsor.” With a 10-0 record, Essex earned the top seed in the region. Goochland.............. 7 14 14 14 — 49 Amelia..................... 0 12 0 15 — 27 G — Engel 65 run (Marria kick) A — Coleman 48 run (pass failed) G — Dyer 14 run (Marria kick) A—Fale 35 pass fromWeaver (run failed) G — Dyer 4 run (Marria kick) G — Brice 2 run (Marria kick) G — Dyer 8 run (Marria kick) G — Nixon 7 pass from Chenault (Marria kick) A — Coleman 3 run (Brown pass from Perry) G—Saunders 61 run (Marria kick) A—Anderson 25 pass fromWeaver (Williams kick)

Liberty Christian rolls over Benedictine 55-12 By Arthur Utley Richmond Times Dispatch

With football playoff berths assured for both teams, Liberty Christian Academy of Lynchburg and Benedictine finished their regular-season play headed in opposite directions. Both teams feature highpowered offenses, but only Liberty Christian’s showed up for Friday’s matinee start at Benedictine’s Bobby Ross Stadium. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 in the Virginia Independent Schools Division I poll and the reigning state champions, thrashed the third-ranked Cadets 55-12 and cemented the top seed for the playoffs that begin next week. The Cadets (7-3), who lost

to No. 2 Fork Union last week, will travel to Fork Union for a 7 p.m. semifinal contest this Friday. Benedictine is in postseason play for the first time in eight years. “LCA’s really good. It’s a physical football team, wellcoached and we’ve got to get better,” Benedictine coach Greg Lilly said. “They made plays early, and even when they turned it over, we weren’t able to capitalize. We’ll either have Fork Union or LCA (this) Friday night. It’ll be a fun game for the kids. It’ll be a good atmosphere; a good opportunity for us.” The Cadets had few opportunities Friday afternoon. They won the opening toss, but chose to kick off. The Bulldogs, 9-1

and averaging more than 48 points per game, scored in 21 seconds. Tre Bradley returned the kickoff 56 yards to the Benedictine 28. Quarterback Matt Lewis connected with top receiver B.J. Farrow on the next play for the touchdown, and Eli Boyes kicked the first of seven extra points. Benedictine ran three plays and punted. It went five yards, and LCA took a minute to go 35 yards for a second score with leading rusher Carrington Mosley covering 30 of those, the last 13 for the touchdown. The extra point made it 14-0 in less than three minutes. On the ensuing kickoff, Benedictine’s J.D. Shobe fielded the ball at the 7-yard line, was tackled at the 37 and fumbled. Teammate Ramon

Jones scooped up the ball and raced 63 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was blocked, and any hope of staying close disappeared. Mosley rushed for 132 yards and scored twice more in the first half. Lewis threw a second touchdown pass, this time to Dakota Kelly, with 24 seconds left in the second quarter. “Our coaches reiterate every day to come out, hit them in the mouth and make them quit,” Mosley said. “Just step on their throats and keep going after that. It’s a great mentality we have. We like to keep pressure on teams and keep pounding them so we won’t have to worry about anything in the later parts of the game.” The Bulldogs racked up 425 yards and limited the Cadets,

who were averaging more than 38 points per game, to 99 yards. Turnovers hurt the Cadets, too. LCA scored on its first two possessions of the second half after Benedictine coughed up the ball on consecutive kickoffs. “This was a game about finishing,” Liberty Christian coach Frank Rocco said. “Benedictine’s got a scrappy team, and there’s no way we could have backed off. We had to keep that mindset of keep coming at them. We executed the game plan today.”

B — Jones 63 kickoff return (kick blocked) LCA — Mosley 12 run (Boyes kick) LCA — Mosley 14 run (Boyes kick) LCA — Kelly 20 pass from Lewis (kick blocked) LCA — Mosley 5 pass from Clinton (Boyes kick) LCA — MacGregor 30 pass from Lewis (Boyes kick) LCA—Alexander 19 run (Boyes kick) B — Jones 5 run (kick blocked) RUSHING LCA: Mosley 19-132; Alexander 6-45. B: Downey 14-65; Jones 6-18; Bracey 1-4; Hamilton 5-minus 24. PASSING LCA: Lewis 9-10-0 165; Clinton 7-7-0 83; Alexander 0-1-1 0. B: Hamilton 4- 11-0 36; Shobe 0-1-1 0.

LCA.......................... 21 13 21 0 — 55 Benedictine............. 6 0 0 6 — 12 RECEIVING LCA: Farrow 7-149; Kelly 4-35, Brado 2- 13; Mosley 2-19; LCA — Farrow 28 pass from Lewis MacGregor 1-30. B: Williams 3-35; (Boyes kick) Bracey 1-2; Jones 1-minus 1. LCA — Mosley 13 run (Boyes kick)

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