ROSLYN RYAN
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In 1965, 11 years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional, 14 black students became the first to desegregate Goochland High School. Now, a marker set to be installed in front that school— now Goochland’s County Administration Building—will honor those students’ courage.
Last week, in a presentation to the Goochland County Board of Supervisors, Goochland County Historical Society president Robin Lind detailed the events that led up to the students’ enrollment at the previously all white school, including a class action lawsuit filed by parents seeking an injunction “to provide for the prompt and efficient elimination of racial segregation in public schools of
Goochland County.”
Back then, Lind noted, the county school division was comprised of a high school for black students—Central High School— that enrolled 1,100 students and a high school for white students that enrolled 900 students. There were also two white elementary schools (Goochland and Cardwell) and three black elementary schools (Randolph, Kanawha and Byrd.)
Even nine months after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in public facilities, Lind said, Goochland County schools remained segregated.
In response to the suit, the Goochland County School Board adopted a “Freedom of Choice” plan on June 8, 1965, for the desegregation of the schools in or-
After an investigation triggered by the claim that a county official had violated the Goochland County Board of Supervisors’ code of ethics, Goochland county attorney Tara McGee issued a memorandum on March 10 stating that she had found no evidence of wrongdoing. In the document, which was sent to Goochland county administrator Vic Carpenter, McGee addressed several accusations made by Goochland residents Lauren Comstock and Jenifer Strozier against District 1 supervisor Susan Lascolette. Both Comstock and Strozier alleged in their compliant that Lascolette, who is now in her third term as a member of the board, had worked in conjunction with the special interest group No Left Turn in Education to attempt to influence Goochland County School Board policy; had made two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the county school
Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS) recently completed the training requirements to become a V3Certified Employer through the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program.
Virginia’s V3 program increases awareness of resources available for veteran recruiting, hiring and retention and assists companies and organizations with progress toward achieving veteran-hiring goals. Goochland County’s school division currently employs 11 veterans.
“We are proud to include several veterans among our current workforce in Goochland County Public Schools and are excited to become a V3-certified employer,” said GCPS assistant superintendent Andrew Armstrong. “We believe participating in this program will help us attract and support future employees, and we are proud to be an employer of choice for veterans.”
Daniel M. Gade, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, wrote in a congratulatory letter that the department appreciates GCPS’s commitment to veterans.
“You have the full support of the VDVS team as we move forward together to increase employment opportunities for Virginia’s veterans in pursuit of the of the Governor’s goal to make Virginia the best place for veterans to live, work and raise a family,” Gade wrote. “We know industries like yours are on the lookout for talent, and our nation’s veterans have proven to be knowledgeable and talented. Linking them with employment opportunities will help get our veterans on the road
to a new career.”
When Goochland High School senior and Marine Corps JROTC cadet David Johnson was planning his senior project, he decided to help tackle worldwide hunger.
On March 5, Johnson led a local Rise Against Hunger food packaging event in the JROTC building and brought together 40 volunteers from the JROTC and the local community. The volunteers packed 10,000 meals that will be distributed by the Rise Against Hunger organization to fight hunger in the developing world.
Johnson raised funds to pay for the costs of the meals and organized the packing event. In just over two hours, the team that he put together was able to pack the meals, palletize them, and prepare them for shipping to those in need. Johnson had previously worked with Rise Against Hunger, a nonprofit based in Raleigh, North Carolina, through his church.
“I really like the organization and think that their approach to eradicating hunger is the best model and produces the best results,” Johnson said.
According to Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Daniel Strong, Marine Corps JROTC instructor, the cadets are excited to continue the relationship with Rise Against Hunger.
“Rise Against Hunger distributes nourishing food by partnering with schools, which reinforces the need for education to break the cycle of poverty in areas that most need it,” he said. “We look forward to working with them again in the future.”
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Margaret Kean Miller, known locally as “Miss Margaret,” was the first woman to be elected to public office in Goochland and was the last of her family to serve as clerk of court. Miss Margaret began her career as deputy clerk to her brother, Peter Guerrant Miller. she is shown here in 1948, at work in the first clerk’s office in Goochland county. While Peter and Margaret worked at the clerk’s office, their sister Kate, with whom they lived at reed Marsh, operated one of the two switchboards in Goochland and ran the central office of the Goochland Telephone company from their home.
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division seeking the parent and guardian contact information for all enrolled students and information on the Black Lives Matter curriculum; and had been seen laughing during a Feb.14 school board meeting as those speaking out in support of transgender students were addressing the board.
As McGee noted in her analysis of the first complaint—concerning Lascolette’s involvement with No Left Turn In Education—a document Lascolette is alleged to have provided the group on how to influence school board policy does not constitute evidence of inappropriate behavior.
“[T]here is nothing in that document which advocates for discrimination, promotes illegal activity, or criticizes individuals or groups,” McGee wrote. “Moreover, contrary to the allegation in the complaint, there is nothing unacceptable, illegal, or unethical about a special interest group organizing its members to appear and speak at public meetings.”
Even if Lascolette was a member of No Left Turn in
Jermaine harris, a fifth grader at Goochland elementary school, represented Goochland county in the 49th annual richmond Timesdispatch regional spelling Bee held March 9 in Mechanicsville. he competed against 21 other division winning spellers. Jermaine made it to the third round by successfully spelling cactus and donate.
PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLANDEducation, McGee wrote, “membership in that organization is not inconsistent with serving on the Board of Supervisors.”
Concerning Lascolette’s two FOIA requests, McGee similarly found no evidence of an ethical violation.
“The two requests accurately cite to and follow the state law procedure for FOIA requests,” McGee wrote in her memo. “The opportunity to request records pursuant to FOIA is available to every resident of Virginia, including members of the Board of Supervisors; there is nothing illegal or unethical about these actions.”
McGee also concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to support the accusation that Lascolette was openly laughing at those who harassed LGBTQ supporters and called them “groomers” during a Feb. 14 school board meeting.
“These allegations describe a chaotic scene in which there were several messages being conveyed at the same time, but there is no evidence that either of the identified communications prompted Mrs. Lascolette’s laughter,” McGee said. “Correlation is not the same thing as causation. There is no evidence that
-der to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Shortly thereafter, in the fall of 1965, 62 black students transferred to white schools. The 14 students admitted to the high school—one each in grades 11 and 12, two each in grades 9 and 10, and eight in grade 8—will be recognized by name on the planned marker.
“It is their courage and example, and the courage, endurance, grace and commitment of their parents that we celebrate with this
historic marker,” said Lind.
“These Goochland citizens believed in the better angels of our nature and challenged the county to live up to its ideals.”
Linda Glover Minor was an eighth grader when she became part of the group that would ultimately end segregation in Goochland County Schools. Minor told board members that she and her former classmates appreciated the work done by the Goochland Historical Society, the Goochland NAACP and the county to ensure that their contributions were recognized.
Minor, who would go on to
have a distinguished career as a Goochland County Public Schools teacher, noted that all 14 of the pioneering students graduated with their respective classes. Ten of the students still live in Goochland.
“Although there were obstacles, and there were challenges, we did meet with many successes,” Minor said.
Once the site for the marker had been determined, it was Minor who interviewed her former classmates (two are now deceased) to secure their approval to be recognized on the marker in front of the county administration building.
Mrs. Lascolette’s laughter was prompted by either of the identified communications and nothing which eliminates the possibility that her humor might have been in response to a private comment from someone sitting next to her, from something she saw on her phone, or was prompted by any number of other possibilities.”
McGee also concluded that a letter the editor authored by Lascolette and printed in the March 1 edition of the Goochland Gazette did not contain any statements “which criticize the School Board or encourage discrimination against any person or group.”
In response to McGee’s findings, Comstock on Monday questioned whether the allegations she and Strozier had made were investigated thoroughly, particularly given the fact that the county attorney is hired by the Board of Supervisors.
“I don’t think our complaint was taken seriously, or investigated properly and without bias,” Comstock said. “The decision seemed preemptive and the bias led to inaccurate interpretations of information and records.”
MARCH 15
Mini chefs: st. Patty’s day will offer those ages 5-11 to celebrate the holiday by cooking some treats. register your child to come make, eat, and enjoy all things around st. Patty’s day. The class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the fee for the class is $20. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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Knight Jr., of springfield, Va., was called home on February 27, 2023, at the age of 89. he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Kathleen “Kitty” Lewis. he is survived by his daughter, helen Lewis; his siblings, ann Ward (Paul), John Lewis (shirley) and Barbara enos; his sisters-inlaw, Peggy O’sullivan and deloris Fagan; and numerous nieces and nephews. roy graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1956 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.s. army. he was stationed in Berlin where he played a critical role in the interception of secret russian communications during the cold War. he later worked in new york for Western Union and Washington d.c . where he was instrumental in developing the nascOM network in direct support of the space shuttle challenger and the Tdrs-a relay satellite. roy was the pillar of his family and known for his wonderful sense of humor. his kindness and generosity to others knew no boundaries. he will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the american Parkinson a ssociation.
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The United Methodist Women of Gum s pring United Methodist c hurch will be hosting their spring craft and Bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 191 cross country road in Gum spring.
The fee for the class is $45. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
The rotar y club of Goochland will welcome Bill Mulvihill, who will be speaking about the global grant for students in africa and answering questions regarding rotary accounting. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at The residence Inn short Pump at the notch, 1800 Wilkes ridge circle. It’s a kids night in! children ages 5-10 are invited to join Parks and recreation for a Kids n ight In! Leave the kids to have dinner, play games, do a craft, and watch a movie while you have a night out. This event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and dinner will include a slice of pizza. note if your child has any allergies. The fee for the class is $20. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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Karate students will learn techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and partner work. e mphasis will be on philosophy and discipline of the martial arts to increase students’ self-confidence and physical condition. This challenging program, which will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is for those ages 7 and up (including adults) and will help participants lead a healthier life. a $25 one-time Karate association fee will be taken at the door for first time students. The instructor will be Goochland silkisondan Karate. The program ends on Monday, June 12, and the fee for the class is $150. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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Zumba Gold is a modified form of Zumba for active older adults that recreates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. This class is or those 50 and above and will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program ends on Tuesday, May 9, and the fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23
The nra home Firearms safety, a three-hour basic pistol course that satisfies Virginia’s concealed carry Weapons permit classroom instruction, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. for those ages 21 and up. do not bring a weapon to class. The fee for the class is $50. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
Goochland’s Local emergency Planning committee’s (LePc) next meeting will be on March 29 from 4:30 – 6:30 in the Board Meeting room 250, 1800 sandy hook road Goochland Va 23063. Guest speaker will be the Goochland sheriff’s Office on active shooter response for Businesses. There will be limited seating: rsVP by March 27 to rhillman@goochlandva.us or 804-556-5366.
derek Blumenthal, a representative of chosen People Ministries, will be speaking at co nnecting Point c hurch of The nazarene’s 6 p.m. service. The program being presented is Messiah in the Passover. chosen People Ministries was founded in 1894 by Leopold cohn, a hungarian rabbi who came to believe that Jesus was the Messiah of Israel. From humble beginnings in Brooklyn, new york, chosen People Ministries has grown into a worldwide ministry with outreach centers in argentina, australia, canada, england, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Ukraine and the United states. This meeting is open to the public and connecting Point would like to invite the christian and Jewish community to attend. For more information or to register, visit connecting Pointe’s Facebook Page at facebook.com/ connectingPointe. a love offering will be received during the meeting. The church’s address is 591 Broad st. road, Manakin, Va 23103.
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adult karate students will learn techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and partner work in this class, which will be held from, 6:30 to 8 p.m. This class is for students ages 16 and up and will place an emphasis is on philosophy and discipline of the martial arts to increase students’ self-confidence and physical condition. This challenging program will expand upon techniques and skills learned in the main Karate program. a $5 discount will be offered for participants enrolled in the main program as well. The instructor for this class will be from Goochland silkisondan Karate. Fee for the class is $100. For more information. contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854 for more information.
The c hurch of Jesus c hrist of Latter d ay s aints will be holding a meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Goochland Library. a ll are welcome.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 25
a Garden rock Painting class will help kick off the Parks and rec hidden “rock Garden” from 10 to 11 a.m. Materials will be provided, and registration is highly encouraged for this free program. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854. come try out Goochland Parks and recreation’s newest fitness program, core resistance! This class, which will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and is for those ages 15 and up, uses resistance bands to help build and strengthen the core. Participants may bring their own mat if they choose. The program ends on saturday, april 29, and the fee for the class is $25. For
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
Karate students will learn techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and partner work. e mphasis will be on philosophy and discipline of the martial arts to increase students’ self-confidence and physical condition. This challenging program, which will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is for those ages 7 and up (including adults) and will help participants lead a healthier life. a $25 one-time Karate association fee will be taken at the door for first time students. The instructor will be Goochland s ilkisondan Karate. The program ends on Thursday, June 15, and the fee for the class is $150. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
Goochland county Fire-rescue and emergency services will be sponsoring a free 22-hour community e m ergency r e sponse Team(cerT) training class at the henley Fire-rescue Training center on 2485 Old cour thouse road Goochland. classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting on april 3 and ending May 1. One saturday class will be held on either May 6 or May 13. For more information, or to register for the class, e-mail GoochlandcerT@Goochlandva.us or call (804) 556-5366.
have you tried Zumba? Zumba is a dance fitness format that will include pop, hip hop, and international music with dance rhythms that incorporate interval exercises. a class for ages 13 and up will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and the program ends on Wednesday, May 10. These dances will help you tone target areas on your body and absolutely increase your confidence as this class is a judgment free zone.
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hatha yoga incorporates poses, breathing, and deep relaxation. Participants in this class, which is for students ages 18 and up and held from 6 to 7 p.m., should bring their own mat. The program ends on Monday, May 15, 2023 and the fee for the class is $60. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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Tucker’s storytime will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 2 -5. come enjoy a story at central high, then stick around after and spend some time in the bouncy house! For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854. a beginner’s quilt /quilted pillow will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. In this three-session class, participants will get an introduction to quilting while making a classic throw pillow. Week 1: cutting and piecing techniques.
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GoochlandCares recently celebrated National Dentist’s Day by thanking the organization’s dental team, Dr. Shazia Anjum and dental clinic coordinator Katie Alvis, as well as the clinic’s assistants, volunteers and students.
There is more good news to share as well: Community members with Medicaid can now receive dental services at GoochlandCares, and registered GoochlandCares clients can receive their dental services even if they do not have Medicaid.
Oral health affects the whole body, and begins with the mouth, teeth and orofacial structures enabling eating and speaking. It also helps to avoid oral diseases and improves quality of life.
Oral health also includes psychosocial dimensions such as self-confidence, well-being and the ability to socialize and work without pain, discomfort and embarrassment. Periodontal (gum) disease, tooth loss, oral cancer and oro-dental trauma are among the many oral diseases and conditions that can affect overall health.
Those who have never been to a dentist or have not been recently are urged consider the GoochlandCares
Goochland County FireRescue and Emergency Services will be sponsoring a free 22-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class at the Henley Fire-Rescue
Training Center on 2485 Old Courthouse Road Goochland. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 –9:30 p.m. starting on April 3 and ending May 1. One
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Week 2: Machine quilting techniques. Week 3: Make block into pillow sham. Fabric needed: 1/8 yard background, 1/8 yard churn dash fabric, 1/8 year inner border, 1/2 yard outer border and backing. Other supplies to bring: neutral color thread for piecing (White, black, or gray) coordinating thread for quilting (matching your fabric) 12” pillow form sewing Machine in good working order with the instruction manual. Basic sewing supplies: scissors, seam ripper, pins, 6x24 ruler, cutting mat, rotary cutter. recommended: 1/4in presser foot for your machine. Program ends on Wednesday, april 26, 2023. Fee for the class is $40. For
more information, contact Parks and recreation at 804-556-5854. Mini chefs: hop into spring will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 5-11. Let’s hop together into the spring season and make some wonderful spring treats! register your child to come make, eat, and enjoy all things around springtime festivities! The fee for the class is $20. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
strength Training-Monday aM will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. come work on building your strength! This class is for anyone looking for a way to get into, or returning to, the world of fitness. This program ends on Monday, June
Saturday class will be held on either May 6 or May 13. For more information, or to register for the class, e-mail GoochlandCERT@ Goochlandva.us or call (804) 556-5366.
12, and the fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
Forever young spring Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for those ages 50 and up. a delicious brunch will be provided as well as music entertainment. The fee for the class is $15. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854
strength Training will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. for those ages 12 and up. This class is for anyone looking for a way to get into, or returning to, the world of fitness. The program ends on Thursday, June 15 and the fee for the class is $50. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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dental clinic as a resource for their oral health care.
The GoochlandCares Dental Clinic is available Monday-Thursday by appointment from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for dental visits,
and select Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well. For more information, to confirm eligibility or to schedule an appointment, call the clinic at (804) 556-0302.
The Goochland County Historical Society’s April meeting will feature noted historian Brent Tarter, who will be talking about the bicentennial of the Library of Virginia, its holdings and other related topics of interest to Virginians.
Tarter is a retired senior editor at the Library of Virginia, the founding editor of the Library of Virginia’s “Dictionary of Virginia Biography” and a cofounder of the annual Virginia Forum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on various aspects of Virginia’s
history.
The lecture is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at the Goochland Library, 3075 River Road West. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Not long ago, having fallen down some sort of interminable internet rabbit hole, I came across a message board where someone had asked what the difference was between a politician and a statesman.
Many of those responding were quick to offer the oft-repeated quote that has been attributed to everyone from Thomas Jefferson to Hillary Clinton: “The difference between a politician and a statesman,” they said, “is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman thinks about the next generation.”
Were you to point out that statesmen appear to be in short supply these days, you would not be alone. In fact, a Google search
As I read the letters from 3/1/2023, I’m disappointed that an Electoral Board member and Board of Supervisor, continue to spread misinformation and discriminatory rhetoric. First to address Electoral Board Chair Pam Johnson’s letter:
There is not a greater risk of danger to students when schools implement inclusive bathroom
of the phrase “Where have all the statesmen gone?” turns up nearly a dozen different web hits. People, it seems, are longing for something they feel is missing from today’s political landscape. From where this writer sits, they have a point. Having covered local government for nearly two decades, I have certainly born witness to the actions of people I would consider statesmen. But I have also seen the same type of self-aggrandizing, nasty, unethical behavior that we have all become more and more accustomed to seeing at the national level. What naturally follows, when people note that statesmen seem to be a dying breed, is the question of why. What happened? Did the job change the people or did the people change the job?
The answer, of course, is yes.
While the roles and responsibilities of elected officials have changed over the years, so it seems have the values of our society as a whole. While grandstanding, dog-whistling and playing fast and loose with the facts have always been part of politics in some form or fashion, they now often seem inseparable from it.
Was it really so long ago that John McCain defended Barack Obama, at the time his rival in the 2008 presidential race, when several of McCain’s supporters called Obama a liar and a terrorist.
“I want to fight, and I will fight,” McCain said. “But I will be respectful. I admire Sen. Obama and his accomplishments, and I will respect him.”
I won’t print the text of it here,
but if you are looking for an example of what a statesman looks like away from the public eye, go ahead and look up the letter that outgoing president George H.W. Bush left for Bill Clinton, the man who defeated him in the 1992 election.
The idea of a wise, magnanimous leader living a virtuous life beyond reproach is, of course, a fantasy. Even the most venerated of our political heroes have had a skeleton or two in their closets, or at least a few questionable habits.
No, there are no perfect people, and politicians will always outnumber statesmen.
Let’s just hope there never comes a day when those qualities that make a true leader are relegated to the past, and all of us are left longing for what once was.
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It shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn that American families are undergoing increasing financial pressures in their everyday lives with well documented increases in cost of living expenses. Paychecks don’t go as far as they used to, and it seems every staple in our lives comes at an inflated price. Most of us are living under these pressures, struggling to balance household budgets and searching for any way to stretch the dollar.
policies. Loudon County did not implement their policies until months after the sexual assault that occurred there. This happened between two individuals who had previously met in the bathroom and who planned another meeting. It had nothing to do with transgender students OR transgender inclusive bathroom policies that someone took advantage of. To discriminate against our trans youth because of misplaced fear, is still discrimination and breaks the law.
Our schools handle bathroom
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use on a case-by-case basis. There is a meeting with the child, parents and school personnel, eliminating the possibility for the policy to be abused.
The law states that these children CAN use the bathroom they identify with, however because many adults in this community have been unwelcoming, they don’t feel safe using either of the gendered bathrooms and choose to use the clinic bathroom.
These children are bullied practically daily, which is no surprise when we have an electoral board
member submitting letters in our local paper (which further marginalizes them), and School Board Member Angela Allen makes reckless Facebook posts which puts targets on the backs of these children. Children read these, and they emulate their parents and other adults. Regarding “Privacy Matters”: In order for someone’s right to privacy to be considered violated and thus void a transgender student’s right to not
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A recent report cited evidence that taxes have remained relatively steady during this period of inflation. But, anyone who regularly visits a grocery store will tell you that it’s not the taxes you see that have the most impact on households. It’s the ones you can’t see.
For example, reported local real estate taxes are level or reduced throughout most of the Commonwealth, but that’s not a true indicator of the amount of tax actually levied on citizens.
Real estate assessments are experiencing significant increases and most taxpayers are receiving higher bills on their properties, resulting in increases in revenue for communities. Now, that’s not technically an increase in real estate taxes, but in reality, it’s a segment of local budgets that have endured steady increases for the past several years.
For localities, the increased revenues are good news and allow communities to fund important services like fire,
be discriminated against, there would have to be some sort of misconduct. To imply “privacy matters” is to imply transgender students are bad and wrong. Equal rights for others does not mean less rights for you.
in school as a direct result of this post. Angela Allen swore to condemn this type of conduct, and yet she willfully incited it then sat back and watched it unfold. Has Ms. Allen apologized to children and families she hurt yet? A caring and compassionate person certainly would.
On Feb. 22, Goochland county employees participated in damage assessment and crisis Track training provided by Virginia department of emergency Management (VdeM) at the central high complex. This training will be useful when there is severe impact to Goochland’s community from a major event like the June 2022 tornadoes. The training helped building inspectors understand the information that needs to be gathered when assessing damaged property and how it is captured real-time in the field using the crisis Track tool on county-designated tablets and phones. This data is used by Goochland’s emergency Operations center, state emergency Operations center and FeMa to manage response and recovery when major events occur.
Ms. Johnson seems to be unaware of the laws and the roles of our School Board and Board of Supervisors. Their duty is to uphold the law, not just listen to the loudest constituents. Changing our current policies that are anti discriminatory, would open this county up to expensive lawsuits that Goochland will lose at the taxpayers’ expense. I also must call out her implying that we should discriminate against our LGTBQ youth because they aren’t the “overwhelming majority.” Does Goochland allow this discrimination and marginalization to go unchecked? We must condemn this conduct.
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financial period where increases in cost of living seem to come from every direction.
Similarly, personal property taxes have increased significantly due to increased values of used cars in our country. Again, good news that your car’s value is holding but unfortunately another increase in those taxes we often omit when considering inflation.
lenges that accompanied a nationwide shutdown. Government employees and teachers have been rewarded with well deserved salary increases, and public safety has been enhanced with additional staffing.
These special interest groups Ms. Allen, Ms. Lascolette, Ms. Wirsing, and Ms. Johnson entertain (Moms for Liberty, No Left Turn etc.) are very close to being classified as hate groups. They follow an anti-trans/anti-LGTBQ as just one of their items in their playbook. Ms. Lascolette even created “agenda notes” that were sent out to subscribing Goochland residents, instructing them on what to harass the School Board about at upcoming meetings. An agenda that is based on conspiracy theories and treads on the civil rights of our black and LGTBQ communities. We also can’t forget Ms. Lascolette’s request for all our parent/guardian’s contact info. Almost expectedly, Ms. Johnson requested that same information through FOIA during Ms. Allen’s campaign in 2021. A little too coincidental that the
1776 Project PAC donated nearly $4,000 in in- kind donations going to advertising and mailers. These women’s political, personal interests and loyalty to each other take precedence over any Oath or Code of Ethics they swear to uphold. This level of misconduct and abuse of power from our elected officials is unacceptable. We must hold them accountable.
Ms. Wirsing is following in their footsteps and already ignoring the rules and policies. Not just by helping Ms. Allen plan the 1/26 post, but was trespassing on GES grounds the morning of 3/3, handing out campaign material to cars in the car drop of line. She did not get it cleared, she did not check in and she did not have permission. She also stayed in the back parking lot seemingly avoiding school personnel. This level of disrespect to our schools and safety policies puts our children in danger and is unacceptable coming from a School Board Candidate. Goochland deserves better for our children.
Lauren Comstock Sandy HookPlease see LETTERS, Page 8 rescue and public welfare. The additional funds also allow localities to provide competitive compensation for the people who staff those important positions. Many communities are finding it more difficult to attract and retain good employees as demand for their services increase.
It’s a sort of doubleedged sword for citizens who benefit from quality services and attentive government, but also must navigate a tricky
Localities in the metro area should be commended for maintaining levels of service despite the pandemic and a myriad of economic chal-
Although the increases in real estate assessments, personal property tax bills and the like represent a small part of the increased costs of living currently being levied on households, when coupled with increased food bills, hefty fuel bills and increased prices for most consumer goods, it all adds up.
Then we have Ms. Lascolette coming to Ms. Allen’s defense. She’s been interfering with our school district for years violating her Board Of Supervisor’s Code of Ethics. Ms. Allen not only violated several of the School Board’s Code of Ethics, she also publicly displayed her incompetence and lack of knowledge of the law and her obligation to uphold these laws. Then she allowed hateful rhetoric to transpire on her page. Through information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, we believe we have proof that the 1/26 post was not only planned by Ms. Allen and Ms. Wirsing, but that the so-called bathroom policies were understood not just by Ms. Allen, but also Ms. Lascolette. A child was bullied
Attending hogmanay, a traditional Scottish celebration of New Year’s Eve, is a long-held dream of mine.
“But maybe I need to say that a little quieter,” I said, as the context was seeing the word while perusing my official binder of words a few minutes before the start of the 49th annual Richmond TimesDispatch Regional Spelling Bee, held March 9 in Mechanicsville.
I’ve been helping with the spelling bee for several years, acting as the recorder in case a child or parent challenges a decision on a word. It’s not a glamorous job, and, thankfully, I am rarely called upon to put my replay skills into action. However, it does come with the aforementioned binder (lime green this year) filled with a whole host of new words I don’t know the meaning of, much less how to pronounce them, and the nerd in me enjoys the
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random education each year.
Before I dive into my annual exercise in lexigraphy (the art or practice of defining words), I want to give a special shout out to Jermaine Harris, a fifth grader at Goochland Elementary School, who represented Goochland County in the spelling bee admirably, making it to the third round. Excellent job Jermaine!
Also as a point of reference, the winning word this year, spelled correctly in the 30th round by a Charlotte County middle schooler, was barometer.
Depending on a child’s age and experience with spelling bees, it is always interesting to see how they approach their turn. Do they hear the word once and plunge in or go all out, asking for the language of origin, a definition and for it to be used in a sentence?
Many of the words might seem obvious, but the trickery that is homonyms at times makes asking some of those questions
critical. For example, in the same bee, contestants were asked to spell wield (to use especially with full command or power) and weald (a heavily wooded area). No discernable difference in how they are pronounced.
Alternate spellings can also be tricky, and in the case of this bee, extremely important. One speller was asked to spell caboodle (the way we saw it in our binders), which is simply a collection or lot. She spelled it as kaboodle and received the ding of the bell signifying she was wrong. She and her parents challenged it, and since the Merriam-Webster entry for kaboodle simply says “variant spelling of caboodle,” she re-entered the bee. By the way, the young lady, Joy-Den Wilson of Charlotte County, went on to win the bee.
The silly side of me always enjoys the silly sounding words, and there were plenty. I knew most of the ones that caught my eye: dillydally (to act with an unusual or improper slowness); flimflammer (one that gains his way by trickery and expedients); and codswallop (nonsense or drivel). I don’t know why hooroosh (a wild, hurried or excited state or situation) tickled my fancy, but I have always
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Good for you if you know that “manoletina” is defined as a right-handed movement of a cape by a matador in bullfighting. even more points if you can spell it right on the first try.
been honest with our readers about my nerdiness, and I am not going to stop now.
A large number of the words I wasn’t familiar with are tied to plants (absolutely not my wheelhouse) and animals, which makes for fun Google searches to see what they look like. When I looked up tenuiroster, which is any group of mostly passerine birds having slender bills, the top search result was the great knot, which is a small wader most likely to be found in Siberia, south-
Dear Editor: In the last couple of editions, I have read several letters defending the innocence of school board member Angela Allen’s social media posting. Re-
ern Asia or Australia than anywhere here. But to be honest (and bird enthusiasts don’t hate me for this) it looked pretty similar to many of the waders I see when I go to the beach.
I was actually more interested in finding an image of a upeygan (a black rhinoceros) but was unsuccessful. Maybe someday when I have a little more time to dedicate to the search. Funnily enough, many of the top search results were related to the use of the word in spelling bees.
As someone who often spends too much time not using proper posture at the computer, omodynia (pain in the shoulder) is all too familiar.
In a previous spelling bee, I learned about alectryomancy, which is divination by means of a rooster encircled by grains of corn placed on letters of the alphabet which are then put together in the order in which the grains were eaten. In this bee, I learned the meaning of catoptromancy, a divination by mirror or by crystal gazing.
Like crystal ball gazing, there are things I understand because I have seen them in practice but I couldn’t tell you the actual word that defines them. Such was the case with
manoletina, which is a right-handed movement of a cape by a matador in bullfighting, in which a red cloth attached to a stick is held by the left hand behind the back. I am going to say I will stick to the cartoon representation of this action as I don’t have the stomach for the real thing.
Rounding out some of the other random words I learned were mandragora (an herb that has been credited with human attributes and made the subject of many superstitions, also known as a mandrake), which was giving me Harry Potter vibes even before I read the definition; pogonip, a dense winter fog containing frozen particles that is formed in deep mountain valleys of the western United States; and tamarin (small South American marmosets having elongate canine teeth, silky fir and long nonprehensile tails), some of which have fantastic looking mustaches.
Seriously, I didn’t expect to find an animal that rivaled the adorable features of the previously learned binturongs, but the tamarins give them a run for their money.
Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
ally? For anyone with a question about a school situation, the correct way to handle the question is to address the situation with the appropriate school system leadership and to learn what the policy is. Then, still having questions or concerns, to
have brought them to the school board.
This avoids inciting upsets without all the information or understanding needed. We all owe the school system this much professional respect.
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The Goochland – Powhatan Master Gardeners Association (GPMGA) will hold its 17th annual Spring Garden Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Reynolds Community College, 1851 Dickinson Road, Goochland. This annual family-friendly event is a celebration of all things related to gardening and is
held in cooperation with Reynolds Community College and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
The much-loved GPMGA plant sale will feature plants selected and grown by the master gardener volunteers because they are suited to Central Virginia gardens. These plants are sold at great prices as a fundraiser to help the volunteers in
their community work with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. During the festival, attendees are also welcome to visit the Ask the Master Gardener station for gardening help, or shop the festivals’ gardening and arts-related vendor booths. The festival will also include a food truck with food for purchase, a band and plants grown by the students in the
Reynolds horticulture program. Plenty of free parking is available in the Reynolds Community College parking lot.
For a small registration fee, attendees can also increase their gardening knowledge through classes, workshops and tours offered throughout the day. Examples of class topics include propagating native
plants, landscape design for small gardens, vegetable gardening, native shrubs for wildlife, and exploring butterflies. Those who like to learn by doing can take advantage of hands-on workshops on building a mosaicdecorated pot, cultivating a mushroom log or creating their own floral tiara. Finally, for those who prefer observing while learning,
tours of the college’s gardens will be held on topics such as herb garden design, rain garden design and the way a landscape design matures over time.
Online registration for these educational opportunities is available at http:// www.gpmga.org or by contacting the Goochland Cooperative Extension Office at (804) 556-5841.
In the last couple of weeks, the Goochland Extension Office has had numerous clients come in with boxwood samples. The good news is that the dreaded boxwood blight (Calonectria pseudonaviculata) has not yet been identified on any sample. Boxwood blight stays dormant while temperatures are below 64 degrees and humidity is low. The bad news is that boxwoods across the county seem to be very stressed.
The source of this stress could be environmental–we had long stretches of dry weather last year, and many landscape plants may not have been irrigated.
This winter has also been all over the place, between the Christmas cold snap and a balmy February. Often, improper cultural practices come into play as well. Shrubs may be planted in the wrong place, mulched too deeply or pruned improperly. Poor pruning can increase the relative hu-
midity on the interior of the plant, making it a hospitable place for fungi.
Thus far, the office has seen a fair bit of macrophoma (Macrophoma candollei) and volutella blight (Volutella buxi) on boxwood. These are opportunistic fungal pathogens that take advantage of stressed plants. Volutella appears as a salmon-colored, fuzzy growth on the underside of leaves. Macrophoma looks like ground black pepper. As a general rule, plants with
macrophoma and volutella will retain their leaves, whereas plants with boxwood blight will defoliate. Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy fix for these fungal diseases. Most fungicides work best as preventatives and have little ability to cure a disease. Sanitation and reducing plant stress are the best ways to fight these pathogens. Using proper pruning technique, remove the most affected branches. Clean your tools as you move between plants.
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March 12-18 is Virginia Flood Awareness Week and leaders across the state are encouraging people to understand their local flood risk.
People can type an address within the Greater Richmond Region into PlanRVA’s free Flood Risk Mapper to determine flooding threats.
“Flooding is the most common and costly nat -
ural disaster in Virginia,” said Katie Moody, Regional Emergency Management Program Coordinator at PlanRVA.
“The truth is, floods can happen everywhere and any time of year. The new tool can help people understand and make informed decisions about flood risks.”
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 90 per -
cent of natural disasters in the United States involve a flood.
Twenty-two major disasters – including hurricanes, severe storms, snow and ice, drought and floods – have been declared within the Richmond region since 1965.
PlanRVA leaders warn that changing weather patterns, new development, small streams and limited drainage can turn
a heavy rain into flash floods in minutes.
Estimates suggest one inch of water in a home can cause upwards of $25,000 in damages, but only 3% of Virginians have flood insurance.
Flood insurance is an additional policy for owners, renters and businesses that can cover buildings and contents to help the community recover faster after a flood.
Clean up any dead leaves or other debris that might be a source of fungal inoculum. Either burn or bag and dispose of this material–it is not a good candidate for the compost pile. Reducing plant stress is a more complicated question. Take a soil sample to ensure adequate nutrients and pH. Natural soil pHs in Goochland run a little lower than the 6.5-7.0 range preferred by boxwood. Treat any insect issues and water plants during dry spells, even in
the middle of the winter. Have a question about a plant, insect or soil? The Goochland Extension Office is here to help! Give the office a call at (804) 556-5841 and speak with either Bob or Nicole. Drop-ins are also welcome at the office, which is located at 2748 Dogtown Road. The Goochland Extension Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
contributed by the Goochland extension Office.
This week marks the start of the spring sports season for the Goochland Bulldogs, who return with notable stars from last year, new faces leading programs like the boys soccer team and an exciting journey awaiting the boys lacrosse team that started up at the junior varsity last year.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at what to expect from the various programs representing the Bulldogs in their respective sports.
The boys tennis team, coached by Tommy Webb in his fifth year with the program, returns with the same exact starting lineup that they had last season. That familiarity should help them improve from their 7-7 season that ended in the regional quarterfinals.
Like any fan of the team should know, it all starts and ends with what No. 1 player Evan Bernstine can do in his senior season. The decorated star is looking to win his third consecutive singles state title in his final run with Goochland, entering the season as a nationally ranked player. He’ll be a strong candidate for All-Metro player of the year.
Bernstine will pair with senior Alex Peskin again in doubles, with the No. 2 returning after finishing in the regional quarterfinals with Bernstine in the doubles tournament. With another year under his belt, Peskin and Bernstine will be a tough pair to stop.
Seniors Ryan Bowers and Charlie Alston as well as junior Elijah Isom take spots 3-5 in the starting lineup, while sophomore Owen Walton rounds out the lineup with the No. 6 spot.
On the girls team, a strong group of juniors lead the way for an experienced group that coach Brett Alvis says has grown extremely close with each other over the past few seasons. With juniors Anna Stamey, Genevieve
Williamson, Hadley Peskin and Amber Robertson taking the top four spots and senior Kamryn Harris and Mariel Grebe taking the fifth and sixth spots, that sense of familiarity gives the Bulldogs a leg up on the competition entering the new season.
Alvis expects to change the doubles pairings from last year, with the hopes of generating more offense out of those adjustments.
The girls soccer team, coached by Jason Funkhouser in his second year with Goochland, will again be fielding a young roster still in the process of rebuilding while competing in the Jefferson District.
The team could potentially feature up to six freshmen in the starting lineup after losing five starters from last year’s team. The midfield likely holds the strongest group of players this season, with senior Malia Hickman and juniors Holly Bermingham and Perry Nuckols being tasked with controlling the middle of the field while helping the progression of their young teammates in the process. Much like last year, playing time on the field will be crucial for the Bulldogs as they steadily rebuild the program.
The boys team sees the return of 12 players with starting experience, but the Bulldogs will be learning a new system under head coach Leon Williams in his first year with the program.
Williams will have plenty of help from his senior class, which forms the core of the team. Seniors Drew Meiller, Jack Corral and Gintas Putinas will patrol the midfield, Conner Doersch will be the one retrieving through balls at striker and David Johnson will lead the defense while Braedon McKeown returns to his role in the net.
Williams describes this year’s team as a skilled, experienced group that plays direct with creativity and is driven and hungry
ABOVE: senior evan Bernstine returns with the chance to win his third consecutive class 3 singles state title after claiming his second one in Blacksburg, Virginia last year.
RIGHT: senior attacker adger cardani returns to the boys lacrosse program after scoring 55 goals at the junior varsity level as a junior.
to improve on their 5-13 record from last year. After embracing a tough strength and conditioning program, Williams says the team plans to outwork the opponent and prove they belong among the top teams in the district.
It’s a big year for the boys lacrosse program that’s still in relative infancy after having its first season last year at the junior varsity level. Now, they’re a varsity squad, and they’re ready to make some noise after going 8-4 last year and bringing back seven starters from that inaugural team.
Head coach Matt Leynes will have a go-to scorer to rely on with
Baseball season is well underway in Goochland, with the Benedictine Cadets hosting a doubleheader showdown against a tough Archbishop Spalding squad that proved to be a big test for them to start out the year. Going into the matchup, the Cadets impressed in their scrimmages against Atlee and Godwin, winning the first against the Raiders in a 10-3 final while beating the Eagles 15-6 in their final battle for games began to count on their record.
The Cavaliers of Archbishop Spalding proved to be a tough matchup for the Cadets in both outings, winning the first game 7-3 and then taking the second one 8-2 to start their own season on a high note on the Cadets’ own field.
Daniel Lingle got the first start on the mound for the Cadets, allowing two runs on one hit in his two-inning appearance before he was relieved by Ryan Sellers, Jagen Ratlief and Eli Ranson.
The Cadets did well batting against the Cavaliers, who had pitcher Cody Sharman toss the ball for four innings. Hits from Ben Rossi, Elijah Coston and Bryce Adams got the Cadets on base, while Riley Roarty earned a run and Sellers homered one down the left side of the field in the bottom of the fifth inning.
A four-run third inning gave the Cavaliers the edge
though, and they pulled away with three runs late in the game to take the first matchup despite admirable efforts from the Cadets.
In the tail end of the doubleheader, the Cavaliers scored four runs in the opening inning, which gave them all the space they needed to close out the game, with the Cadets never approaching that lead throughout the seven innings played.
Roarty led the way pitching for the Cadets this time around, making a threeinning appearance before being relieved by Jake Wise, Ryder Buchbinder and Coston. Roarty struck one batter out and allowed two hits and four walks in his appearance.
Down 8-0 entering the sixth, the Cadets did end the game on a high note, not allowing a run in the final two innings while a Rossi grounder sent Ryan Mangiere home in the bottom of the sixth and Mangiere hit a ground ball and sent Pierce Moten home while reaching the bag on a Cavaliers error.
The Cadets will have a chance to respond to the doubleheader defeat with a matchup against Collegiate at home on Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m. The next day, they’ll travel to face off against Flint Hill High School at 9:30 a.m. and Paul VI at 12:30 p.m.
robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.
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Feb. 25 marked the end of Goochland Parks and Recreation’s 2023 Youth Basketball season. The league
had over 250 registered participants between ages 4-18. The 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18 age groups played a playoff tournament the
week of Feb. 20-25 to finish off the season.
Champions for each league were the 8-10 Knicks led by coach Jason
Habel, the 11-13 Hornets coached by Bryan Pleasant and the 14-18 Blazers coached Chris Jones and Paul Manno.
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senior Adger Cardani returning after lighting up the statsheet with 55 goals last season. Sophomores
Owen Gordon, Andrew Craddock and Tyler Black will follow Cardani’s lead on the attack.
On the defensive end, Nolan Strong and Zeek Weimer return to lead by example, while newcom-
ers Martin Mendoza and Caden Snader-Baker look to make good first impressions on the back line.
The girls team, also a relatively new program that started up in 20 21, struggled to find
a groove against more experienced competition last year. With head coach Lydia James, the program is still taking the right steps forward as they build up experience of their own.
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TheBoardofSupervisorswillconductpublichearingsonthefollowingbudgetitemson Tuesday,April4,2023 at varioustimesbeginning at 6:00p.m.intheBoardMeetingRoom,CountyAdministrationBuilding,located at 1800SandyHookRoad,Goochland, VA 23063. Informationis availableforpublicreviewintheCountyAdministrator’sOffice,intheGoochlandBranchpubliclibrar y, andviatheInternet at http://www.goochlandva.us at the FinanceDepartmentpage.
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TheCapitalImprovementProgramisforinformativeandplanningpurposesandwillnotbe approved,adopted,orratifiedbytheBoardof Supervisors at thispublichearing.UpontheadoptionbytheBoardofSupervisorson4/18/2023,fundingfortheFY2024Projectswillbe appropriatedwhileprojectsproposedforFY2025-2048areonlypresentedforplanningpurposes.
3.FY2024GoochlandCountyBudget:
Themakingof ageneralcountylevyortheimpositionofothertaxesorthecollectionsofsuchlevyortaxesshallnotconstitutean appropriation noranobligationordutyto appropriateanyfundsbytheBoardofSupervisorsforanypurpose,expenditure,orcontemplatedexpenditure.The layingormakingofanylevyinanamountsufficienttocoverorpayallestimatedandcontemplatedexpendituresforthe fiscalyearshallnotbe construedasimposinganyobligationordutyontheBoardofSupervisorsto appropriateanyamountwhatsoever.Nopartofthefundsraised bygeneralcountyleviesortaxesshallbeconsidered available,allocatedorexpendedforanypurposeuntiltherehasbeenan appropriation offundsforthatexpenditureorpurposebytheBoardofSupervisors.Further,theadvertisementofthiscontemplatedbudgetdoesnotlimit, inanyway,theabilityoftheBoardtomakefurtherreductionsoradjustments at anytimeasdeemednecessaryorappropriatebytheBoard.
Thefollowingis asynopsisoftheproposedoperatingbudgetforthe Fiscal Year2024as requiredbySection15.2-2506oftheCodeofVirginia. Thisproposedbudgetreflectstheentireoperatingandallknowncapitaloutlaycostsofeachdepartment,includinggrantsandcontributions fromboththeCommonwealthofVirginiaandthe FederalGovernment.
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TheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity’sFederalEmergencyManagementAgencyhasissueda preliminaryFloodInsuranceRateMap(FIRM),andwhereapplicable,FloodInsuranceStudy(FIS) report,reflectingproposedfloodhazarddeterminationswithinGoochlandCounty,Virginia(All Jurisdictions).Thesefloodhazarddeterminationsmayincludetheadditionormodificationof BaseFloodElevations,baseflooddepths,SpecialFloodHazardAreaboundariesorzonedesignations,ortheregulatoryfloodway.TechnicalinformationorcommentsaresolicitedontheproposedfloodhazarddeterminationsshownonthepreliminaryFIRMand/orFISreportfor GoochlandCounty,Virginia(AllJurisdictions).Thesefloodhazarddeterminationsarethebasis forthefloodplainmanagementmeasuresthatyourcommunityisrequiredtoeitheradoptor showevidenceofbeingalreadyineffectinordertoqualifyorremainqualifiedforparticipation intheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram.However,beforethesedeterminationsareeffectivefor floodplainmanagementpurposes,youwillbeprovidedanopportunitytoappealtheproposedinformation.Forinformationonthestatutory90-dayperiodprovidedforappeals,aswellasacompletelistingofthecommunitiesaffectedandthelocationswherecopiesoftheFIRMareavailableforreview,pleasevisitFEMA’swebsiteathttps://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status /bfe_main.asp,orcalltheFEMAMappingandInsuranceeXchange(FMIX)tollfreeat1-877-FEMA MAP(1-877-336-2627).
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FACILITYNAMEANDLOCATION:JamesRiver CorrectionalCenter,1954StateFarm,State Farm,VA23160
PROJECTDESCRIPTION:VirginiaDepartment ofCorrections(DOC)hasappliedfor reissuanceof apermitfortheJamesRiverCorrectionalCenter.Theapplicantproposestoreleasetreatedsewagewastewatersat arateof 216,000gallonsperdayinto awaterbody. Sludgefromthetreatmentprocesswillbe usedtransportedtotheDOCPowhatanCorrectionalCenterfortreatmentandlandapplication.Thefacilityproposestoreleasethe treatedsewageintheJamesRiverin GoochlandCountyintheJamesRiverwatershed. Awatershedisthelandareadrainedby ariveranditsincomingstreams.Thepermit willlimitthefollowingpollutantstoamounts thatprotectwaterquality:organicmatter, physicalandchemicalproperties,inorganics, solids,nutrients,andbacteria.
HOWTOCOMMENTAND/ORREQUEST APUBLICHEARING:DEQacceptscommentsandrequestsforpublichearingonthedraftpermit byhand-delivery,e-mail,faxorpostalmail.All commentsandrequestsmustbeinwriting andbereceivedbyDEQduringthecomment period.DEQmustreceivehand-deliveryand postalmailbycloseofbusinessandemailand faxcommentsby11:59p.m.onthelastdayof thecommentperiod.Submittalsmustinclude thenames,mailingaddressesoremailaddressesofthecommenter/requesterandofall personsrepresentedbythe commenter/requester. Arequestforpublic hearingmustalsoinclude:1)Thereasonwhy apublichearingisrequested.2) Abrief,informalstatementregardingthenatureandextentoftheinterestoftherequesterorofthose representedbytherequestor,includinghow andtowhatextentsuchinterestwouldbedirectlyandadverselyaffectedbythepermit.3) Specificreferences,wherepossible,toterms andconditionsofthepermitwithsuggested revisions. Apublichearingmaybeheld,includinganothercommentperiod,ifpublicresponseissignificant,basedonindividualrequestsfor apublichearing,andtherearesubstantial,disputedissuesrelevanttothepermit.
CONTACTFORPUBLICCOMMENTS,DOCUMENTREQUESTSANDADDITIONALINFORMATION:MariaMueller;PiedmontRegionalOffice,4949-ACoxRoad,GlenAllen,VA23060; Phone:(804)718-9494;E-mail:maria.mueller@ deq.virginia.gov;Fax:(804)698-4178.Thepublicmayreviewthedraftpermitandapplication attheDEQofficenamedabovebyappointmentormayrequestcopiesofthedocuments fromthecontactpersonlistedabove.
ments,conditions,agreements,restrictions, andreservationsofrecordwhichaffectthe property hereindescribedincludingbutnot limited tothoserecordedinPlatBook11 at Page 128.
IT APPEARING thatanAffidavithasbeenmade and filedstatingthatduediligencehasbeen used, withouteffect,toascertaintheidentity and locationofcertainpartiestobeserved, that thelastknownaddressesfortheRespondents hereinareasfollows:IdaPayneaka
Ida TylerPayne,whoisbelievedtobedeceased andwhoselastknownaddressisc/o
Jacqueline Jones,508SeventhAvenue,Pelham, NY10803;andthatanyofficers,heirs, devisees, andsuccessorsintitleoftheRespondent namedhereinaremadepartiesRespondent tothisactionindividuallyand/orby the generaldescriptionofPartiesUnknown, it is hereby
VIRGINIA: INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHE
COUNTY OFGOOCHLAND
COUNTY OFGOOCHLAND,VIRGINIA, a PoliticalSubdivisionoftheCommonwealth of Virginia, Complainant, v.
IDA PAYNE,ETAL., Respondent(s).
Case No.CL23-198
ORDEROFPUBLICATION
The objectofthissuitistoenforcethelien of the Complainant,CountyofGoochland,Virginia, fordelinquentrealestatetaxesagainstcertain realpropertylocatedintheCountyof Goochland, Virginia,describedasfollows:
TaxMapNo.28-1-54
GPIN:6738-17-0366
AccountNo.1043
ALL thatcertainpieceorparceloflandlying and beingsituatedintheLickingholeMagisterial DistrictofGoochlandCounty,Virginiaapproximately 6milesWestofGoochlandCourthouse andcontaining0.82acre,moreorless, the courseanddistancesoftheboundaries of which areasfollows:
COMMENCING at apipeonthenorthernboundary ofStateHighwayRouteNo. 6wherethe land noworformerlyofEsauMillerandthis tract intersect;thence N213/4degrees E244 feet to arock;thence N711/4degrees W77 feet to apipeontheeasternboundaryofState Highway RouteNo.615mcommonlyknownas Chapel HillofOthmaRoad;thencealongthe eastern boundaryofsaidroad,South46degrees W292feetto apipe;thence S21/2degrees W191/2feetto apipe,onthenorthern boundary ofStateHighwayRouteNo.6; thence alongthenorthernboundaryofRoute No. 6, S813/4degrees E194feettothepoint of beginning.
It beingboundedontheNorthandEastbythe lands noworformerlyofEsauMilleronthe South byStateHighwayRouteNo. 6andonthe Northwest byStateHighwayRouteNo.615.
For amoreparticulardescriptionofsaidland reference isherebymadeto aplatofsurvey made byR.V.Lancaster,Jr.,CertifiedLand Surveyor, onFebruary20,1959andrecordedin
Plat Book11atPage128.
BEING thesamerealpropertyconveyedto Christine Brice,ThomasTyler,IdaPayne,Jack Tyler, HesterAllenandHayesTyler,JointTenants withtherightofsurvivorshipasatcommon law,thelastsurvivorofthesixlastednamed parties,fromLydiaC.Moore,executrix of theEstateofElsieM.PeachyakaElsieMay Peachy andElsieMayAtkinson,viaDeedof Bargain andSaledatedMarch7.1966and recorded March29,1966intheClerk’sOffice of the CircuitCourtofGoochlandCounty,Virginia in DeedBook104atPage148.
This descriptionismadesubjecttoalleasements,conditions,agreements,restrictions, andreservationsofrecordwhichaffectthe
OR DERED thatthepartieshereinandallParties Unknownand/orwhoselocationcannot be ascertainedappearonorbefore April 25,2023 intheClerk’sOfficeoftheCircuit Court oftheCountyofGoochland,Virginia, and dowhatmaybenecessarytoprotecttheir interests inthiscause.
Entered:3/7/2023
TimothyK.Sanner, JUDGE
I AskForThis:
John A.Rife,Esq.(VSBNo.45805)
Jeffrey A.Scharf,Esq.(VSBNo.30591)
Mark K.Ames,Esq.(VSBNo.27409)
Andrew M.Neville,Esq.(VSBNo.86372)
Paul L.LaBarr,Esq.(VSBNo.91609)
Gregory L.Haynes,Esq.(VSBNo.37158)
Seth R.Konopasek,Esq.(VSBNo.97065)
Taxing AuthorityConsultingServices,PC
P.O. Box31800 Henrico, Virginia23294-1800
Phone: (804)548-4418
Facsimile: (804)545-2378
TACSNo.:446241
VIRGINIA: INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORTHECOUNTYOF GOOCHLAND
INRE:ESTATEOFMARYLOUISEHOLLAND
CivilActionNo.W-21-23
SHOWCAUSEORDERAGAINSTDISTRIBUTION
Itisorderedthatthecreditorsof,andallother personsinterestedintheaboveestateshow cause,iftheycanonthe 25thdayofApril,2023 at1:30p.m. beforethisCourtatitscourthouse, againstpaymentanddeliveryoftheestateto thedistributeeswithoutrequiringrefunding bonds.
ENTERED:2/28/2023
TimothyK.Sanner, JUDGE
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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
So many things are moving your way, Aries. As the week progresses, your energy level could rise and you will get much more done. Leave time for meaningful encounters.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
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21. About some Norse poems
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Taurus, connect with nature this week. Go hiking at a national park or visit a zoo and take in the exotic animals. Fresh outdoor air is just what you need.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, this week marks a new cycle for you. This means you should focus your energy on your ideas and try to narrow down prospects as much as possible.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
You may need a little inspiration to get moving this week, Cancer. While it’s alright to take it easy on Monday or Tuesday, by Wednesday you need to shake away what’s holding you back.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Your brain is filled with many thoughts, Leo. With so much buzzing around in your head, it may be challenging to focus. Consult with a friend to help you out.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, enjoy the calm while you can because later in the week the pace may become frenzied. Emotions may run high as everyone is rushing around.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
People are drawn to you more so than usual, Libra. All this newfound attention may feel a little overwhelming. Find some quiet time to ground yourself and refocus.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you have many ideas for the future, but you need to get moving. Is something or someone holding you back? Have an honest conversation about what you need.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Exercise caution when you speak about other people at work, Sagittarius. Not everyone will share your views and you need to work peacefully with others.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
You may want to remain in an easygoing state, Capricorn, but others are not letting you just hang around. You need to get some things accomplished this week.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
You may be feeling like you are moving a little slow, Aquarius. But if you write down all you have gotten done, then you’re likely to discover you’ve been quite busy.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Be on the lookout for a catalyst that can put you on the path for big changes, Pisces. You can use some fresh inspiration.
