The Goochland Gazette – 02/15/2023

INSIDE: History walk will focus on culverts.

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Volume 67, No. 7 • Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Welcome to Goochland: County unveils new website aimed at boosting tourism. See Page 5

County improves ISO score

ROSLYN RYAN Editor

Thanks to a concerted e ort by the Goochland County FireRescue department, county residents and businesses could soon see a reduction in the rates they pay for property insurance.

Representatives from the Goochland County administration and Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS) gathered at the site of the future Goochland Elementary School on Feb. 10. Pictured here, from left to right, are Vic Carpenter, Goochland county administrator; Jeremy Raley, GCPS superintendent; Susan Lascolette, District 1 supervisor; Karen Horn, District 3 school board member; Victor Sokola, Goochland Elementary School student; Tina McCay, Goochland Elementary School principal; Angela Allen, District 2 school board member; Sandra Barefoot-Reid, District 1 school board member; John Wright, District 5 school board member; John Lumpkins, District 3 supervisor; Ken Peterson, District 5 supervisor; and Charles Vaughters, District 4 supervisor.

Work on new GES gets underway

After years of planning, school division hosts groundbreaking ceremony

ROSLYN RYAN

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For all of those involved in the planning and design of the new Goochland Elementary School, a groundbreaking ceremony held last Thursday o ered an opportunity to reflect on what has been accomplished and what lies ahead.

According to Goochland County Public Schools superin-

tendent Jeremy Raley, who joined school board members and representatives from the firms involved in the design and building process at the site of the new school on Bulldog Way, collaboration between numerous stakeholders has been critical.

“The vision for the new Goochland Elementary School was developed by division sta , community members, and, best of

all, students,” Raley said. “We believed, and we continue to believe, that the student perspective was integral to developing the vision for the new school.”

To that end, Victor Socola, a current Goochland Elementary School third grade student who will start his fifth grade year at the new school, was invited to

During the Feb. 7 Goochland Board of Supervisors meeting, Goochland Fire-Rescue Chief Eddie Ferguson announced that the Insurance Service O ce (ISO) has awarded Goochland County a Public Protection Classification of 4/4X. This was an improvement from the county’s previous 5/5Y score, which was awarded in 2017, and followed an in-depth review of the county’s fire department and fire suppression capabilities.

Calling it “a heavy lift,” for the department, Ferguson told board members that the news was “really good for the county of Goochland, Fire-Rescue and all citizens who purchase homeowners insurance.”

During the ISO assessment, reviewers took into account county fire department capabilities, which accounted for 50% of the score, emergency communications (10%), and water supply availability (40%). Additionally, Community Risk Reduction programs allow for extra points. Examples of Community Risk Reduction are fire prevention and fire code enforcement, public fire safety education and fire investigation programs. The ISO’s sta collects information about municipal fire suppression e orts in communities through-

out the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Class grade – a number from 1 to 10. Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression program, and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire suppression program does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria.

This rating is utilized by insurance companies to establish underwriting and fair premiums.

In the letter announcing the new rating, the ISO stated, “A community’s investment in fire mitigation is a proven and reliable predictor of future fire losses. Statistical data on insurance losses bears out the relationship between excellent fire protection – as measured by the Public Protection Class program – and low fire losses. Insurance companies use Public Protection Class information for marketing, underwriting, and to help establish fair premiums for homeowners and commercial fire insurance. In general, the price of fire insurance in a community with a good Public Protection Class grade is substantially lower than in a community with a poor grade, assuming all other factors are equal.”

Chief Ferguson thanked the board for their support, noting that the department would not have been able to secure the new rating “without the support of the board to have the right resources and support of other county departments.” Ferguson

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

10.002 acres; Sandra Nuckols Walent to Sri Amrutha Sai LLC, $250,800.

2.549 acres; Timothy T. Franklin to Rodrigo Guillen Padilla, $265,000.

46.77 acres; Helen Elizabeth Anderson Carter to Roclynd Land LLC, $2,806,200.

3120 Bexley Wood Run, Goochland; Juanita E. Mack, trustee to Susan Kaye Johnson O’Neil, $489,000.

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2508 Chapel Hill Road, Goochland; Lane A. Fleming to Joseph Tesker Johnson III, $435,000.

3301 Lowrey Road, Columbia; Troy M. McKinney to Barry Powell, $208,000.

15632 Mosaic Creek Blvd., Richmond; Stylecraft Homes Inc. of Virginia to Fred Cooper Thistle, $597,835.

12285 North Crossing Drive, Manakin Sabot; Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC to Michael Resnick, $670,790.

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3013 Preston Park Terrace, Sandy Hook; Chesterfield Construction Services Inc. to Ernesto Rivera, $485,000.

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5154 Georges Farm Lane, Goochland; New Ventures Real Estate LLC to Kathryn N. Sturtz, $429,950.

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12387 South Readers Circle, Manakin Sabot; Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC to Kelly A. Sullivan, $652,075.

1660 Indy’s Run, Maidens; Donald L. Bright to Philip A. Amante, $862,500.

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2317 Wheatlands Drive, Manakin Sabot; Barry J. Gooden Sr. to Elaina Atkinson, $600,000.

Lot 2, Block F, Section A, Bellview Gardens; Nell C. Ragland to Robert B. Culbreth, $400,000.

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4421 Windsor Lake Drive, Louisa; Elizabeth Lowmaster to Robin Denelson Usher, $375,000.

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GOOCHLAND HISTORY REVEALED

History walk will focus on culverts

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Local history lovers are encouraged to join the Goochland County Historical Society on March 4 at 10 a.m. at West View on the James (1231 West View Rd. Goochland) for the society’s first History Walk of the year. The walk will take participants to one of the surviving culverts built to support the James River and Kanawha Canal in the early 1800s. Historical Society vicepresident Richard Toler will talk about the canal’s history and volunteer Erich Krause will lead the group. The rain date for this event will be March 18. Those who would like to take part in the walk are asked to contact the Society at goochlandhistory@

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comcast.net or (804) 5563966. The walk is approximately a half mile roundtrip, over rough terrain.

For insurance purposes, participants will be asked to sign a waiver before the walk begins.

Lumpkins announces run for commonwealth's attorney

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Goochland supervisor

John L. Lumpkins Jr. has announced his plan to run for Goochland County commonwealth’s attorney in this year’s November elections.

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Lumpkins was appointed to the board in May 2018, shortly after the passing of Ned Creasey. He has been elected twice since his appointment, and his current term ends this year. Lumpkins first held local elected office when he was elected to the Goochland School Board in 2011.

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and was introduced by retired Goochland County Sheriff James Agnew and Board of Supervisors Chair Neil Spoonhower. Lumpkins’ three other colleagues on the board of supervisors, Ken Peterson, Charlie Vaughters and Susan Lascolette, attended the announcement.

restore cooperation by the commonwealth’s attorney office with local and state law enforcement, the clerks’ offices, the other elected officials in local government, and other agencies.

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Lumpkins formally announced his run at a recent gathering in Crozier,

Lumpkins explained that he is running because he has observed first-hand the need for a change. He added that he intends to

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In addition to his service on the board of supervisors and as current chair of the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Lumpkins is an attorney in private practice with two partners whose offices are in Henrico County.

Prior to attending the University of Richmond Law School, from which he graduated in 1988,

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GOOCHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY an upcoming history walk will take participants to view one of the sur viving culverts built to support the James river and Kanawha Canal in the early 1800s.

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PET OF THE WEEK

Are you afraid of the dark? Would you or a loved one benefit from having someone to protect you during the night, need it be from the boogeyman or the spiders or even mice? Well do we have the most purrfect duo for you! Theobald is a professional monster hunter, known for fearlessly vanquishing the evil boogeyman that hides in the shadows around the house. But why just have one monster hunter when you could have two? Arista, his partner and best friend, also has the capability to blend into the shadows. While Theo watches the dark corners and under beds and dressers, Arista takes charge on top the dresser and on the highest bookshelves. With their combined brains and

cuteness, these two have successfully been protecting the room that they reside in at the shelter.

Theobald and Arista came to the shelter together through a tough situation and both were left with horrible skin conditions they have since been recovering

from. Both Theobald and Arista are snuggly, playful, and are easy to fall in love with. Arista has a quirky, goofy personality and Theo is more reserved but has his silly moments. Both cats are spayed/neutered and are up to date on all vetting. Both cats do great with other cats,

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dogs, children and grumpy husbands who didn’t want them but couldn’t help but fall in love with them anyways.

The Goochland Animal Shelter is located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland. For more information on the many pets still in need of homes, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

The shelter’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to the shelter is asked to make donations payable to Goochland Pet Lovers.

GCSO hosting Junior Deputy Academy

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The Goochland County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) will be hosting its third annual Junior Deputy Academy summer camp, offering kids age 7 to 11 the chance to see what their local

sheriff’s office does daily. They will also get to see the patrol cars, equipment and technology that GCSO uses on a daily basis. The sheriff’s office will be inviting other first responders to teach what their

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participate in the ceremony.

“Our students are the reason we are all here, and this school will have a lasting impact on every student who walks through the front door,” Raley said.

According to school officials, the new school is designed to be flexible and adaptable, with spaces that are designed to foster student-centered learning.

“We are building a school that will be inviting, safe and secure and include systems that ensure operational effi-

agencies do as well. Some of those visiting agencies will include Goochland Fire-Rescue, Goochland Animal Protection and the Virginia State Police. Registration for this free, all-day camp opens this

month. For more information or to register, visit the Goochland County Parks and Recreation website at https://www.goochlandva.us/236/ParksRecreation or call (804) 556-5349.

ciency so our community’s tax dollars can be spent in the classroom,” Raley said.

School board chair Sandra BarefootReid has been involved with GCPS since 1972 and has seen the construction of other schools in the county.

“To me, playing a part in this project is like giving birth to my child, and it is near and dear to me,” she said.

“Without the support of the citizens of Goochland County and their dedication to having a new elementary school, we would not be standing here today for this dedication ceremony.”

The new Goochland Elementary School, set to open in the fall of 2024, will be built by Howard Shockey &

also commended the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office on their emergency communications system, which was a critical part of the review.

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Lumpkins was a police officer in Fairfax County. After law school Lumpkins clerked for a U.S. Magistrate judge in Richmond and then he went into private practice and handled criminal cases in both federal and state courts in the Richmond area. More recently his law practice has focused on trust and estates, real estate, counseling small business and related litigation.

The new ISO rating will go into effect on May 1, 2023, and may take up to six months to impact insurance rates. For more information on how this rating could impact insurance rates, residents and business owners are encouraged to contact their insurance companies.

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have been honored to serve on the school board and then on the board of supervisors since 2012. Goochland is growing – gracefully – but the changes ahead bring the need for bold, intelligent leadership and cooperation across all elected offices. I am honored and humbled by the support and encouragement for my run for commonwealth’s attorney.”

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“I look forward to continuing my service to the Goochland County community as the next Commonwealth’s Attorney starting in 2024,” Lumpkins said. “I

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Lumpkins and his wife, Kendra, reside in the courthouse area. They have three adult children, all graduates of Goochland County High School.

All local elected offices, including the clerk of the circuit court, which is an eight-year term, are on the ballot this November.

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Sons. The project is being managed by MBP, and the project architect is Stantec.

“I think the new Goochland Elementary School project is a great example of what can be accomplished when you have a board of supervisors, school board, and all of our administrators coming together to find solutions that benefit our citizens and maintain fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets,” Goochland Board of Supervisors vice-chair Charlie Vaughters said. “I can’t wait to see this new Goochland Elementary School rise on the site and create amazing new educational opportunities for the children in this community.”

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Richard Dee “Dicky” Arvin

ARVIN, Mr. Richard Dee, “Dicky,” passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lynn Overton ar vin; and their son, Thomas Patrick ar vin of Portland, Oregon. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia ar vin of

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Goochland baptist Church will be hosting a Community Table service project event focused on giving back to Goochland elementary school. dinner begins at 6 p.m. and activities start at 6:30. Goochland baptist Church is located at 2454 Manakin rd. in Manakin-sabot. For more information, call (804) 749-3522.

a workshop entitled “avoiding the Pitfalls of Medicare” will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 6- 7 p.m. Take part in this workshop to learn how to simplify the decision making process with bryan Gay of boomer Insurance. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

yoga will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 4 — 5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Participants are asked to bring a mat to take part in the session, which will promote strength, flexibility, and balance. The class will be led by certified instructor Kathleen Tsengas. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

an action Figure art Class will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. for those ages 10-18. Participants will meet local artist Curtis brown and

learn techniques to draw their own superhero action figure. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9986055.

Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Family stor ytime will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Goochland branch Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

read 2 rover will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. for those in grades K-2. read 2 rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs. space is limited. Call the rockville branch at (804) 749-3146 for more information or to register for this rewarding program!

FRIDAY, FEB. 17

The rotar y Club of Goochland will hear from Mike Caudill, Goochland Commonwealth’s attorney. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and is held at The residence Inn short Pump at the notch, 1800 Wilkes ridge Circle.

Toddler and Preschool storytime will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 10-10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

Family storytime will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 10:30-11 a.m. Families will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Crafternoon: needle Felting will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 1 – 2 p.m. for those ages 18 and

sarasota, Florida; and two nephews. In remembrance of dicky, the family asks that a donation be made to the animal rescue of your choice. Memorial will be private.

up. no skills are needed and all supplies will be provided. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9748764. refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 20

The Goochland branch Library will host Goochland bridge C lub from 3-5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. The Goochland bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

a program entitled “Virginia is bear Country!” will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 7-8 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. If you live in Virginia, you live in bear country. Have you been visited by one of these fascinating creatures? Learn about our Virginia bears, some of their natural history, why and when you might see one and how to protect your property from their antics. This workshop will be presented by the Virginia department of Wildlife resources and the riverine Chapter of Virginia Master naturalists. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Goochland baptist Church will be hosting a Community Table bInGO night. dinner begins at 6 p.m. and activities start at 6:30. Goochland baptist Church is located at 2454 Manakin rd. in Manakin-s abot. For more information, call (804) 749-3522.

yoga will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 4 — 5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Participants are asked to bring a mat to take part in the session, which will promote strength, flexibility and balance. The class will be led by certified instructor Kathleen Tsengas. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 river

road West for more information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Family stor ytime will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Goochland branch Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

The rotary Club of Goochland will hold its Club assembly. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and is held at The residence Inn short Pump at the notch, 1800 Wilkes ridge Circle. Toddler and Preschool storytime will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 10-10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

Family storytime will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 10:30-11 a.m. Families will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

The Goochland branch Library will host Goochland bridge C lub from 3-5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. The Goochland bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

The Goochland branch Library will host Mystery book Club from 10-11 a.m. for those ages 18 and up. Join the group to discuss the chosen mystery title for the month. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Clover lawns have been getting a lot of buzz lately, in part because of the benefits they have for pollinators. We at the Extension Office support the inclusion of clover in a lawn, but want to dispel some of the common misconceptions around what clover can and cannot do for your landscaping.

First, we don’t think you should convert your entire lawn to just clover. Biologically, there is strength in diversity, and clover will work best as a complement to your existing turf grass. It has a different growth habit—broadleaved and spreading, whereas turfgrass is often upright and bunched—that can help fill in bare spots. It also “fixes” nitrogen, an essential nutrient, in soil, and this can

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promote grass growth over time. Clover does not fix any of the other essential nutrients though!

Second, there are many types of clovers. Dutch or white clover is the best choice for lawns because it has good persistence and a low growth habit. Ladino, red and crimson clovers often grow taller. Crimson clover is an annual, meaning it has to set seed in order to come back year after year. None of these clovers are native species. We do have native clovers in Virginia, but they all have bush-type growth habits.

Third, there are some reasons why you should not plant clover. Clover will attract bees, so please don’t plant it if someone in your house has a severe allergy. You should also not plant clover if you ap -

ply insecticides to your lawn—this amounts to setting a trap for the bees. Additionally, clover is a broadleaf plant, so it will be susceptible to broadleaf herbicides, and it isn’t worth planting if you apply these to your lawn on

County launches new tourism website

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Goochland County has announced the launch of a new tourism website that encourages visitors to Explore Goochland.

Since the adoption of the Tourism Strategic Plan in January, the county’s economic development department and other county staff have worked to develop the website along with multiple social media channels. The website includes an events calendar, day trip itineraries, as well as a categorized business directory.

“I am excited to see the adoption of the Tourism Strategic Plan by the Goochland Board of Supervisors and the launch of our new tourism web -

site,” said Goochland economic development director Sara Worley.

“Tourism has the potential to be an important driver in the Goochland economy. With the adoption and implementation of the plan and the launch of the website, we hope to strengthen the local economy by promoting our local attractions and businesses.”

Virginia’s tourism industry generated $25.2 billion in visitor spending across all Virginia communities in 2021, which includes $1.8 million in Goochland County.

Over the years, Goochland has become known for numerous attractions including craft beverage

makers, local shops and outdoor recreational opportunities. The county has also received national recognition for hosting multiple events, television shows and movies at various local venues. These existing amenities, coupled with the natural beauty of the county, offer a unique experience for visitors to spend their time and money in Goochland County.

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to visit www.exploregoochland.com to confirm their listings and submit events. For more information, call Goochland C ounty Economic Development at (804) 5565862.

a regular basis. And lastly, you might not want to plant clover because you’re a turfgrass purist—that is perfectly fine by us! There are other “green” lawn care steps you can take. If you think you’re ready to incorporate clover into

your lawn, you should start with a soil test to make sure that your pH is high enough for clover. Clovers like soil pHs near neutral, and Goochland soils tend acidic. Liming your soil appropriately, and adding phosphorus and potassium as needed, will give clover the best chance of success. As for planting, late winter is ideal for “frost seeding’’ small-seeded plants like clover. Seed is spread when the ground is frozen but days are warm, and the resulting freeze-thaw action works the seed into the ground. Unfortunately we haven’t had a lot of opportunity for first seeding this year.

Have a question about a plant, insect or soil? The Goochland Extension Office is here to help! Give us a call at (804) 556-5842

and speak with either Bob or Nicole. Drop-ins are welcome at our office at 2748 Dogtown Road between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Heart of cold: A snowy story of courage

ROSLYN RYAN Editor

So here we are: It’s mid-February in Virginia, that time of year when the weather report should just be the shrug emoji and most of us are beyond ready for the warm embrace of spring. Tax time is looming and inflation is still hanging around. The State of the Union address was basically an episode of the Maury Povich show minus the paternity test reveals (at least that would have made it more interesting) and all of my well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions (“I’m going to keep a food journal!” “I’m going to start opening my mail!”) have completed their slow march to the dustbin.

In short, a feel good story would come in handy right about now.

Fortunately, the time I save by jettisoning New Year’s resolutions is time I am able to spend doing other things, like Googling what important events happened in history on certain days (a peculiar habit but one that comes in handy when trying to avoid keeping a food journal or discussing the State of the Union address with people who A) didn’t find it embarrassing and B) have never even seen an episode of

Maury Povich—bless their hearts).

And that is how, late last week, I came across the story of the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, an incredible tale of heroism featuring some of the world’s bravest men and toughest dogs battling the ferocious Alaskan winter in an attempt to rescue the tiny population of Nome, Alaska from an impending diphtheria epidemic that occurred right around this time.

Apparently this was all the subject of a Disney movie in the mid-90s, which I somehow missed because I was busy writing a ground-breaking research paper on some nuance of theoretical physics or maybe just watching reruns of “MTV Cribs” in my college dorm room. I’m not sure which, and, in any event, that was a long time ago.

If you are wondering why the place was called Nome and not Gnome, I am saddened to say that my research turned up very little, and also that you are completely missing the point of the story. The dedication, passion and courage it took to get the vaccine to the waiting children is the stuff of legend, and reminds us all what people—and animals—are capable of overcoming when lives

are at stake. The Wikipedia entry alone forced me to clutch a cup of scalding tea. (I don’t really like tea that much so I just kind of held it, but still—it was that gripping a story!)

Please note: Feb. 15 actually marks the anniversary of quite a few other incredible historic events, including the 1944 assault on Italy’s Monte Cassino during World War II and the publishing of the entire human genome in 2001. I just noted the Nome story because it was neat and, well, I like dogs. I plan on bringing this whole business of the Serum Run up to my own dog, who at present is lying at my feet hoping that I will drop a bite of my mid-afternoon snack on the floor somewhere close enough to him that he won’t have to get up to get it. Later on, he might brave the mid-40s temperatures to bark at a bird or two, then promptly return to taking up way more than his fair share of my couch.

While I doubt it will motivate him too much, I, for one, do plan on taking a healthy dose of inspiration from the nearly 100-year-old tale of heroism.

As the saying goes, I can do hard things. Just don’t ask me to go outside until May.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Common sense question leads to woke reaction

Dear Editor,

In last week’s edition of the Gazette, it was noted in a very long-winded letter to the editor from Ms. Laura Kassner, that one of our school board members, Ms. Angela Allen had the audacity to use her official Facebook page to ask a straightforward, very basic question. Upon learning very recently that GCPS students are being allowed to use any bathroom they choose, regardless of gender, Ms. Allen simply asked, is it the Goochland Community’s expectation that our children/grandchildren are being allowed to use bathrooms different from their biological gender?

In response to what seems to me to be a very logical question under the circumstances, and one that I believe the vast majority of Goochland County residents would have no problem with and indeed would most likely have some strong opinions about, Ms. Kassner had the following to say: “Ms. Allen’s behavior is transparent, ill-intentioned, unbecoming and an embarrassment to the school board, our stellar school division and all her constituents.” Then she proceeds to say, “Zero tolerance to hate in all its forms is what we expect from students,”

and that elected officials in the school system should be held to an even higher standard. Whew!

First, did our school board, our school division and Ms. Allen’s constituents elect Ms. Kassner as their spokesperson? I think not, so let’s understand that Ms. Kassner speaks only for herself. I for one, and I know I am not alone, thank Ms. Allen for asking a simple, straightforward question that many, many parents and grandparents want to ask themselves, but in this woke, upside down climate, are afraid to ask. Simply, “Do we want our children and grandchildren to walk into a school bathroom that since the day it was built has been reserved only for kids of their same gender only to find a child of the opposite gender, regardless of what gender that child may want to be or think they are, using the same facility?” The answer from this county resident is an emphatic no! Does Ms. Kassner concern herself with the embarrassment a young girl would feel when having to deal with a young boy exposing himself in using the girl’s bathroom? Apparently not, but she seems much more worried about Ms. Allen’s simple question embarrassing the school board members!

Dear Ms. Allen, I would like to commend you for your transparent behavior and for not being afraid to pose a

serious question. Speaking for myself, I see only good intentions meant to protect the rights of our children to safety and privacy as opposed to protecting the rights of the few by forfeiting the rights of the many. As for any hate being expressed? I only saw an example of that in the tone of Ms. Kassner’s letter. Please keep up the good work. Be vigilant and shine the light where it needs to be shined. That will ultimately embarrass the ones who need to be.

Glenn R. Diersen Sr. Goochland

Editorial captured frustration felt after child’s death

Dear Editor, I was struck by Roslyn Ryan’s recent opinion piece “Where is Public Outcry on Behalf of Youngest Victims?” It was a cogent and precise expression of frustration and compassion. Well done.

I don’t know how these things work, but I hope there is a way that it could receive wider distribution. It’s certainly deserving of that. Thanks for helping to keep local journalism alive. We need local and regional voices!

With best regards, Walt

Andes Goochland

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Fourth place Bulldogs send six wrestlers to states

ROBBY FLETCHER

Sports Editor

For the Goochland wrestling program, last year’s fourth place finish in the Class 3, Region B Tournament was no small feat. With multiple standout performers and a handful of wrestlers earning spots in the Class 3 State Tournament, it was the exact step in the right direction for a team that is putting in effort to rise above the ranks.

This year, the goal was to prove last year was no fluke, and with another fourth place finish in the tournament and six Goochland wrestlers heading to states, it’s safe to say this was not a flash in the pan.

Third place finishes from Ethan Winter in the 175-pound class and Patrick Harlow in the 215-pound class were the top displays of Goochland power during the tournament held at Warren County High School on Feb. 11, but the team also had strong top-5 showing from 113-pound Jordan Duke, 138-pound Noah Daniel, 157-pound Reese Vincent, 165-pound Cannen Harlow and 190-pound Dyson Evans.

Winter, who placed sixth last season, showed off the improvements he’s made over the course of his junior year, going 3-1 during the tournament and winning all three matches via pin. He bounced back from a loss in the semifinals with two excellent showings, first pinning Skyline’s Aiden Boyles in just 27 seconds and then taking third place with a pin over Warren County’s Gavin McMackin in 3:30.

Joining Winter on the third spot of the podium was Harlow, who has been a monster this season with a 37-1 record. He had his rare

loss in a semifinals bout with Culpeper County’s Jason Young, but like Winter, he stayed focused and finished strong, pinning down Caroline’s John Button in less than a minute and then winning the third place match with a pin in 1:44 over Warren County’s Gage Harvey.

As for the team’s fourth place finishers, Duke went 2-2 at the tournament with pins in the quarterfinals and consolation semifinals, though he was pinned down himself in the third place match. In the 138-pound class, Daniel continued the trend of a pin-heavy tour-

nament with two of his own, though he was also pinned twice. Coincidentally, not one of Daniel’s matches made it out of the first period and only one lasted longer than a minute.

In the 165-pound class, the up-and-coming Cannen Harlow showed off his potential with two first period pins of his own, but he fell just short of a third place finish when he lost in his placing match against Brentsville’s Micah Tredinnick in a 4-3 decision.

Competing in the 190-pound class was freshman Dyson Evans, who showed promise and the

ability to bounce back from a loss with a convincing 12-0 major decision win over Manassas Park’s Jonathan Vasquez-Cruz in the consolation semifinals, though he’d lose the third place match in a pin just before the end of the first period. There’s now a quick turnaround from the regional tournament to the state tournament for the Bulldogs, who will travel to the Salem Civic Center for the Class 3 State Tournament that goes from Feb. 17-18.

robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.

PHOTOS BY ROBBY FLETCHER

Goochland senior Patrick Harlow, pictured at the Warriors Invitational, placed third in the VHsL Class 3, region b Tournament.

Goochland junior ethan Winter went 3-1 at the regional tournament, winning all three matchups with a pin.

Multiple standouts lead Bulldogs in track regions

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

A year after seeing six Goochland track and field athletes advance to states with impressive displays at the Class 3, Region B Championships, the Bulldogs came back this time around motivated and hoping for another strong performance to send its athletes off to the Class 3 State Championships.

They succeeded once again, this time seeing three athletes in Leilani Burgess, Jade Taylor and Charlie Alston take region titles in individual events and five more grab top-5 finishes to round out a productive day at the Woodberry Forest High School track.

This isn’t unexpected news for Taylor or Burgess, both of whom entered the regional competition as defending champions.

Last year, Taylor was a two-time regional champion, winning the 100 and 300-meter hurdles at the meet hosted by Caroline High School. Now, Taylor can add a 55-meter hurdles first place regional medal to her trophy case, as she won handily with a time of 8.99 seconds. The next closest competitor was Maggie Walker senior Lauren McCluskey, who placed second with a time of 9.46 seconds.

Burgess also won a title in a different event from last year. In her 2022 regional meet, the talented junior was states-bound with her winning performance in the 400-meter dash, a third place finish in the 200-meter dash and, lastly, a first place win in the 4x100 relay alongside Taylor, Katie Futrell and Amore Jackson.

Though she already qual-

ified for states earlier in the season with a high jump performance at a FUMA invite on Jan. 11, Burgess still wanted to come away with another region title to her name, and she pulled it off when she recorded a 4-foot, 11-inch result that put her a single inch ahead of Maggie Walker senior Jessica Hendricks and Warren County senior Faith Schultz.

The girls side of the Bulldogs indoor track and field

team also received top-5 finishes from junior Megan Reid and freshman Ailey Black, with Black earning that result in the pole vault (8 feet) and Reid competing in the 1600-meter run (5:58.58).

On the boys side, Alston, a senior, put together a great all-around day that was led by his region titlewinning performance in the triple jump finals as well as a fifth place finish in the high jump. Alston was

far and away the best athlete to compete in the triple jump, where he managed to record a 42-05.50.

He was the only athlete to record anything over 42 feet, with the next closest coming in at 41-06 by Caroline junior Gavin Davis. Coming off a great result, there’s a level of expectation that Alston can really make some noise at the state championship level if he can replicate his regional performance.

Another impressive performance from the boys team included two positive runs from junior Kadin Nitsch, who placed third in the 1600-meter run (4:50.51) and fourth in the 1000-meter run (2:54.37).

While Taylor was off winning a region title in the girls 55-meter hurdles, her teammate Jerry Fry was putting in work in his own right in that same competition. Fry, a freshman, com -

three individual

events for his school, with his performance in the 55 hurdles being his best, as he placed fourth with a run of 8.55 seconds.

The states-bound Bulldogs will have some time to rest and prepare for the upcoming Class 3 State Championships, which will take place on Feb. 27-28 at Liberty University.

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PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER

Goochland sophomore amaya Wilkerson, pictured at a Collegiate meet on Jan. 27, placed seventh in the 500-meter dash at the 3b regional Championships on Feb. 11.

VIRGINIA:INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORTHE COUNTYOFGOOCHLAND

BEVERLYA.FIELD,etal., Plaintiffs, v. CASENO.CL22000753-00

ELEANORA.PELLEGRINO,etal., Defendants.

ORDEROFPUBLICATION

To:Theheirs,devisees,assigns,andsuccessorsintitleGLADYSB.GLAZE,a/k/aMABEL GLAZE,a/k/aMABELBOWDEN,a/k/aMABEL SAUNDERS,a/k/aGLADYSV.TAYLOR,a/k/a/ GladysV.GLAZE,a/k/aGLADYSVIRGINIA GLAZE,a/k/aMRS.MABELGLAZE,a/k/a/Mrs. C.W.GLAZE,whosenamesandlastknownaddressesareunknown,whoaremadeparties Defendantbythegeneraldescriptionof"PARTIESUNKNOWN."

Theobjectofthissuitistoenteranorderquietingtitleof atwo-acreparcel,moreorless,of realpropertylocatedinGoochlandCounty, Virginia(the"Property"),andmoreparticularlydescribedinthedeedrecordedinthe Clerk’sOfficefortheCircuitCourtof GoochlandCounty,Virginia(the"Clerk’sOffice"),inDeedBook66,page287,toplaintiffs BeverlyA.FieldandChristpherW.Glaze,Jr.An affidavithavingbeenfiledthattheremaybe heirs,devisees,assignsandsuccessorsintitle ofGladysB.Glaze,a/k/aMabelGlaze,a/k/a MabelBowden,a/k/aMabelSaunders,a/k/a GladysV.Taylor,a/k/aGladysV.Glaze,a/k/a GladysVirginiaGlaze,a/k/aMrs.MabelGlaze, a/k/a/Mrs.C.W.Glaze,whosenamesandlast knownaddressesareunknown,whoaremade partiesDefendantbythegeneraldescription of"PARTIESUNKNOWN,"astheymayormay notclaimaninterestintheProperty,itisherebyORDEREDthatanyPartiesUnknownshould appearonorbeforethe 28thdayofMarch, 2023at1:30p.m.,intheClerk’sOfficeanddo whateverisnecessarytoprotectanyinterest theymayclaimintheProperty.

Entered:January30,2023.

BY:TimothyK.Sanner,Judge

VIRGINIA:

IN THECIRCUITCOURTOFTHECOUNTYOF GOOCHLAND

PAYAM SAADAT, as ExecutoroftheEstateofTourajErtefai

Plaintiff, v.

CaseNo.:CL22-835

PEIMAN SAADAT, MAHVASH ERTEFAI, IRAJ ERTEFAI, KATHERINE REICH, SEYED VAEZALLAI, MINA TOMADON, ELLEN SCHORSCH, NOUROLLAH ERTEFAI, MEHRANGIZ TAGHISUBJECT, The Unknownheirs,descendants,devisees, assigns, and/orsuccessorsintitleto Touraj Ertefai,PeimanSaadat,Mahvash Erterfai, SeyedVaezallai,EllenScorsch,Iraj Ertefai, NourollahErtefai,andMerangizTaghi Meshkati, ifanytherebe,theconsortsofany of thesaidunknownheirswhoaremarried, the liencreditorsofthesaidunknownheirs,if any, andotherpersonswhomayhaveaninterest inthesubjectmatterofthissuit,whose names areunknownandareincludedinthe general descriptionof

"UNKNOWN HEIRSand

PARTIES UNKNOWN" And

Anyone elsewhomayclaimaninterestinthe

Property whichisthesubjectmatterofthis suit andwhoismadeapartyheretobythe caption

PARTIES UNKNOWN

SERVE: ByOrderofPublication Defendants.

ORDEROFPUBLICATION

The objectofthissuitistoasktheCourt for aid andguidanceinregardtothe distribution of theEstateofTourajErtefai,assetforth in Touraj Ertefai’sWill,inregardstocertain parcels oflandsituatedintheCounty of Goochland, Virginia,beingpreviously owned by TourajErtefai,moreparticularly described as follows:

PARCEL 1:(GO-071)

District, County,Virginia) ing5.000acres,andknowntoBearIslandTimberlands Co.,L.P.as aportionofthe RaglandKent Tract(GO-071),whichportionis shown on theplatmadebyGregoryD. Hosaflook, P.C., datedMarch1,1994,entitled"A Plat Showing APortionOfTaxMapSection6, Parcel (1)-1TheBearIslandTimberlandsCo. L.P. Property", whichpropertyismore particularly described asfollows:

BEGINNING at arodsetonthenorthernline of State Route606,saidrodbeinglocated 0.6mile northeastfromtherightofway ofl-64; thence leavingStateRoute606,N.29.A.0 30’ 22" W.375.00feetto arodset; thence N.36.A.015’ 15"W.347.74feetto arodset; then N. 53.A.044’45"E.275.60feetto arod set; thence S.36.AO15’15"E.797.64feetto State Route 606;thencecontinuingalong State Route 606,S.69.AO14’02"W.189.50feetto a point; thencealong acurvetothelefthaving a radius of913.09feet,anarcdistanceof 139.80 feet tothepointandplaceofBEGINNING.

PARCEL 2:(GO-074)

ALL thatcertaintractorparcelofland lying and beingsituateintheByrdMagisterial District, GoochlandCounty,Virginia,andin the Mineral District,LouisaCounty,containing 80.l acres, moreorless,boundedbythelands now or formerlybelongingtoAndrewJackson, Jennie Demure,NatDuke,JosephGreen, Susan Robinson andJohnMarks,beingpartof the land knownastheNelsonMartinTract. This parcel ofrealestatehasbeenfoundby survey dated September23,1965,preparedby Carroll Gillespie. C.L.S.,whichplatisrecorded in Goochland County,Virginia,withthedeed in Deed Book320,page596,intocontain 80.1 acres.

BEING thesamerealestateconveyedto Touraj Ertefai, byDeedfromRiveroakTimberland Investments, LP, aTennesseelimited partnership, datedJuly11,2002,recordedJuly 17, 2002, intheClerk’sOffice,Circuit Court, Goochland County,Virginia,as Instrument Number 020003562.ThesaidTouraj Ertefai died testateOctober10,2008,copyofhis Will was recordedinGoochlandCircuitCourt, Virginia, inWillBook11000425with reference made toArticle 4ofhisWillleavingthe rest, residue andremaindertoPayam Saadat, Peirnan Saadat,MahvashErtefai,Iraj Ertefai, Katherine Reich,SeyedVaezallai, Mina Tomadon, EllenSchorsch,Nourollah Ertefai and MehrangizTaghisubject.

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JamesL.Windsor(VSBNo.25155)

DennisT.Lewandowski(VSBNo.22232)

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THAT certaintractorparceloflandlocated in the ByrdMagisterialDistrictof Goochland County, Virginia,andtheMineralDistrict of Louisa County,Virginia,containingone hundred (100)acres,moreorless,andlying approximately oneandone-half(l.1/2) miles north ofHadensvilleonthewestsideof State Highway Route#606,andbeingbounded on the southbythelandnoworformerly belonging toJewelPayne,onthewestbythe lands now orformerlybelongingtoRichard0. Parris and JohnSamBowles,onthenorthbythe land now orformerlybelongingtoWilliam Jackson and ontheeastbyStateHighwayRoute #606, less andexceptthreecertainparcelsof land heretofore containedinthattractand containing 2.00acreseach,and6.00acresinthe aggregate, whichparcelsaremore particularly defined in aplatmadebyMichaelL.Parrish & Associates, datedMarch26,1987, entitled "Plat ofSurveyofThreeLotsFor Ragland Wood Products &Co.",whichplatis attached to andmade apartofthedeedrecorded in Deed Book238,page780.

SUCH propertybeingfurtherdescribed as 103.534 acresby aplatofsurveydated April 13, 1990,preparedbyG.D.Hosaflook,P.C., entitled "APlatShowing ABoundarySurvey Of Tax MapSection6,Parcel(1)-1TheBear Island Timberlands Co.L.P.PropertyByrd District, Goochland County,Virginia", acopyof which is recordedinPlatCabinetB,page136. This plat incorporatedhereintofurtheraidin the description oftheaboveproperty.

LESS ANDEXCEPTthatportionofland containing 5.0acresoflandconveyedinDeed Book

321, Page471inGoochlandCountyandis also recorded inDeedBook478,Page56in Louisa County (5.000ACREPORTIONOF THE RAGLAND-KENT TRACT(G0-071);describedas follows:

ALL thatcertaintractorparcelofland lying, being andsituateinLouisaCounty, Virginia (assessed fortaxpurposesinByrd Magisterial District,GoochlandCounty,Virginia)containing5.000andknowntoBearIslandTim-

Affidavit havingbeenmadeandfiledthat due diligence hasbeenusedwithouteffectto ascertain theidentitiesand/orlocationsof certain partiestobeserved,andthatthereare or might bepersonswhosenamesare unknown, interested inthesubjectmatterofthissuit;

It isORDEREDthattheunknownheirs, descendants, devisees,assigns,and/or successors intitletoTourajiErtefai’sestateand other unknownheirsorpartieswhohavean interest inthesubjectmatterofthissuit,who are proceeded againstasPartiesUnknown, appear beforeCourtonorbefore March28, 2023 at 1:30p.m. toprotecttheirinterests,ifany, in this suit.

Entered: 1/17/2023

BY: TimothyK.Sanner,Judge

Iaskforthis:

Curtis D.Gordon,Esq.,V.S.B.#25325

Jason Shaber,Esq.,V.S.B.#96186

DANKOS, GORDON&TUCKER,P.C. 1360 EastParhamRoad,Suite200 Richmond, VA23228

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PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, if you feel a little off your game this week, find a friend who can offer you a pep talk. That’s all you need to bounce back.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

You might feel caught up in a daze this week, Aries. Your mind continues to wander, but your thoughts will settle down soon enough.