INSIDE: Local shelter dog looking for 'Unicorn' owner.
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dark history: Goochland’s Locust Grove house tied to two separate tragedies. See page 2
INSIDE: Local shelter dog looking for 'Unicorn' owner.
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dark history: Goochland’s Locust Grove house tied to two separate tragedies. See page 2
CONTRIBUTED REPORT
On Tuesday, March 7, Goochland deputy county administrator Krystal Onaitis and community development director Jamie Sherry shared with the Goochland Board of Supervisors a path forward for the county’s Centerville and Courthouse village plans. This has been an ongoing priority for the county, as both areas are part of Goochland’s designated growth areas.
Goochland High School’s Varsity Team Leaders dropped by Goochland Elementary School on March 16 to visit with students and help promote reading. Here, Charlie Darr spends some time reading with GES pre-K students and first graders.
ROSLYN RYAN
Editor
Growing up as the son of a professional truck driver, Goochland resident BJ Snead always knew more than most kids his age about
trucking. What he didn’t know back then was just how far his own hard work, tenacity and dependability would take him once he decided to hit the road himself.
These days, just three years
after graduating from Longwood University, the 24-year-old is the owner of BJs Hauling, a thriving local business operating all over the central Virginia area. Since starting his company
with one truck in 2018, Snead has amassed a fleet of over a dozen trucks in just five years. The company specializes in hauling dirt,
In order to complete the project, Goochland has contracted with Timmons Group, a local firm based in Richmond, for a fresh perspective on the plans. Timmons Group will be reviewing all community and stakeholder feedback received to build upon the work done to date.
“This path forward, is rooted in our desire to accurately reflect what we have heard from the community and those involved in the village planning process,” said Onaitis.
A central goal of Goochland and Timmons with this effort is to ensure that community input/feedback received is
compiled and coalesced into a regulating plan that provides a workable guide for residents, business community and planning staff to shepherd development over time within these two unique Villages.
“Through this review process, Timmons will propose a framework for the plans that will focus on regulating principles that identify appropriate development zones while
balancing the unique character of each village and highlighting preservation,” said Sherry. “Once completed, the plans will include a guide for future land use decisions to allow for flexibility of development within acceptable guidelines.”
The next steps for Timmons include a review of all community input and work sessions with the planning commission. Over the next several months, Goochland County and Timmons will hold community update meetings to present the revised plans.
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situated on route 522, Locust Grove is associated with two Goochland tragedies. Walter h. Pleasants, who was shot in 1838 by dr. Isaac Vaughan in a fit of jealous rage over the affections of Miss charlotte harris, is buried here. In later years Locust Grove was bought by dr. George reavis. On the night of March 2, 1927, Gilbert Lacy knocked at the door of Locust Grove and demanded the doctor come out and fight. reavis fired a shot out the front door to frighten Lacy away and went to bed. next morning, Lacy was found dead in the yard. The trial in Goochland met with a deadlocked jury. It was then moved to Orange county where reavis was acquitted.
1.451 acres; Jerry G. Jennings to Jacob anthony Perkins, $199,900.
2 parcels; elijah W. Owen to dKJc LLc, $180,000.
33.31 acres; Janet r McGee to 1102 shallow Well LLc, $2,225,000.
1285 autumn Breeze drive, Oilville; William h. Bowen to randall douglas stone, $849,950.
4008 W chapel drive, Goochland; diego a. Gomez romero to amanda M. Moody, $330,000.
1739 Fishers Pond drive, Maidens; Le-Minh ho to Paul d. King, $690,000.
Lot 1, Block a, section 3, Kinloch; satish K. Gupta to aBe Investments II LLc, $390,000.
Lot 23, Tuckahoe creek; Tuckahoe creek LLc to Krishna Gautham Vanam, $319,950.
5250 Loving springs Lane, Goochland; new Ventures real estate LLc to steven a. Bracciodieta, $359,950. Parcel; cathy herweyer, devisee to stratford L. slater, $166,800.
3858 river road West, Goochland;
emerald custom homes LLc to James edward Brooking III, $414,950.
765 snead road, Manakin sabot; raab c hucker reibach to Kelvin Whitcher, $553,100.
12013 Talavera Terrace, richmond; hhhunt homes Lc to Teri Lee casey, $484,280.
305 Willway drive, Manakin sabot; Maria appelberg Becker to Jhimy Ortuno, $3,595,000.
1.01 acres; Michael Leabough to Jennifer arnette, $274,000.
2 parcels; hhhunt Mosaic LLc to schell Brothers richmond LLc, $277,858.
3.79 acres; Meghann e. Wraight to david Woodson Jr., $340,000.
8 acres; r. Michael Vandeweghe, senior administrator to John Fogg Twombly V, $426,864.
2504 carver Oaks court, rockville; W.V. Mcclure Inc. to Kelly ann Mulligan, $612,145.
625 dover Bluff court, Manakin sabot; Gary Gerard hingst, trustee
to Peter Breidt conn, $1,860,000. 5920 Long Lane, Louisa; Ian M. carr to Joshua L. allen, $255,000.
Lot 23, section 9, Kinloch; Kinloch development corp. to James Thomas carpenter, $825,000.
Lots, section 2B, Mosaic at West c reek; hhh unt Mosaic LL c to style craft homes Inc. of Virginia, $493,904.
15646 Mosaic creek Blvd., richmond; style craft homes Inc. of Virginia to Linda conley, $559,131.
12659 river road, richmond; Bradford J. richards to Joseph Miller III, $900,000.
5009 shannon hill road, Kents store; Blanchard & associates residential contractor Inc. to clarence salley, $350,000.
12011 Talavera Terrace, richmond; hhhunt homes Lc to alcinda s sager, $516,650.
200 Wildplum, richmond; John W. Mulligan to Jason evans Logan, $852,000.
What we are looking for is a unicorn adopter for a unicorn dog. Wise Guy, yes, the famous dog that was dumped near the Wise Choice on Ashland Road, has been with us while we have been improving his manners, getting him neutered and up to date on his vetting. Mainly we have been trying to nail down exactly what we are looking for in this unicorn adopter. Wise Guy is a young, spirited fella, with a ton of energy. This doggo will literally play fetch with you until your arm falls off. Let’s hope you are an ambidextrous unicorn. Have a few balls handy though because he will drop one at your feet as he waits for you to throw the other. We recom-
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asphalt, stone and is currently involved in both the construction of the new Goochland Elementary School and the Fairground Road roundabout project.
Of course, several years ago, back when he was a student at Goochland High School and a standout on the Bulldog’s basketball team, Snead didn’t know exactly what his future plans might be. He says his parents Brian and Shaylla had both demonstrated a strong work ethic and the need to go after the things he wanted in life, but it wasn’t until he was finished pursuing his Liberal Studies degree at Longwood that Snead truly felt the calling to see how far he could take his burgeoning business.
Snead already knew that much of any trucking operation’s success comes down to a combination of networking and reputation, so he quickly set about making
mend you have a fence handy as well because he will chase anything that moves, including squirrels, birds, etc. If it moves, he wants to investigate, so small kids are prob-
ably out of the picture as well. We think Wise Guy will place best as an only pet given his reactive nature. He’s met a few dogs on his trail walks and gets overstimulated, and cats, we’re afraid, are 110% out. Our volunteers and staff have been working on basic commands with him and he is very smart. We believe an experienced dog owner will get the most out of him, once he gets into a routine and is able to focus on his training. Unfortunately, being in the animal shelter is not the best environment for a unicorn like Wise Guy, too much distraction and activity. So, if you are interested, reach under your hat and see if you have a single horn starting
to sprout. If you do, come on down to the Adoption Center and ask to meet our resident unicorn Wise Guy.
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.
as the business has grown. Giving back to the community has also been a strong motivator for him: Losing his beloved grandmother to breast cancer inspired Snead to emblazon each of his trucks with awareness themes ranging from cancer to mental health to ALS.
to grow,” he said. “I’m not afraid to fail. If being successful means taking a risk, I will take a risk.”
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sure that any new customer he worked for knew they could count on him.
“Dump-trucking is very competitive,” Snead says, “and it’s really about building relationships with customers. The most important thing they need to know is that if I’m going to do the job I’m going to make sure it’s done right.”
Snead said the fact that he enjoys the work helps him get through the stressful days, and that staying organized has been critical
Snead’s father Brian eventually retired from trucking and turned his two trucks over to his son, bringing the number of trucks in the BJ’s Hauling fleet to 15. But the most important thing his parents ever gave him, Snead said, was the understanding that hard work is essential to success.
“My parents always stressed that if you want something you have to go out and get it,” Snead says. “And I’ve always stuck with that.”
As for where he eventually hopes to take the business, Snead said he hasn’t quite figured that part out yet. What he does know is that he isn’t afraid to aim high.
“You have to be willing
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23
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.
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 more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Karate students will learn techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and partner work. emphasis will be on philosophy and discipline of the martial arts to increase students’ selfconfidence and physical condition. This challenging program, which
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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.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29
Goochland’s Local emergency Planning committee’s (LePc) next meeting will be on March 29 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 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.
The c hurch of Jesus c hrist of Latter day saints will be holding a meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Goochland Library. all are welcome.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
Karate students will learn techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and partner work. emphasis will be on philosophy and discipline of the martial arts to increase students’ selfconfidence 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 Thursday, June 15, and the fee for the class is $150. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
The United Methodist Women of Gum spring United Methodist church 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.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
derek Blumenthal, a representative of chosen People Ministries, will be speaking at c onnectin g 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.
MONDAY, APRIL 3
Goochland county Fire-rescue and emergency services will be sponsoring a free 22-hour community e mergency r esponse 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 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. The fee for the class is $45. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
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. 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.
MONDAY, APRIL 10
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 and the fee for the class is $60. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
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. 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.
MONDAY, APRIL 24
strength Training-Monday aM will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. c ome 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 12, and the fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
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.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Quilter’s night Out will be held 5 to 10 p.m. for those 18 and up. Join
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Perhaps it is for the best that most of us, if it hasn’t happened already, will one day look back on our younger selves and realize just how little we knew back when we thought we knew everything.
This can only be a good thing, of course: Lord knows if you never have this realization, even if it takes a while to get there, it probably underscores the fact that you haven’t made much
Dear Editor,
Well so much for the rural atmosphere of Goochland. Allowing an industrial park on approximately 84 acres (half are in Hanover) at the corner of Oilville and Pony Farm roads will destroy the quiet rural nature of the surrounding neighborhoods. With the exception of a small self-storage facility, the surrounding area is comprised of single-family homes on spacious lots and/or acreage. The property values will most certainly decline as a result of the industrial park. Not to mention the increasing traffic along a narrow country road. What are the Goochland planners thinking?
Marla Cellucci Maidensprogress mentally, emotionally, spiritually or in any other sense.
Last week, after being invited to speak to a group of students at Stanford University, U.S. Circuit Court Judge Kyle Duncan was heckled and abused so badly by members of the student body that the fracas made international headlines. Clearly enraged and believing that their right to be heard superseded any obligation to be respectful of someone else’s views, they made a mockery of themselves, their school
Dear Editor, It is with great appreciation that I write to thank our school board members who so eloquently expressed privacy concern for children attending our schools in Goochland.
Looking back on my memories of school and remembering those experiences through the eyes of a little girl made me smile, especially in regards to such delicate matters as our girl’s restroom. Our restrooms merely existed for times when privacy was called for. It was probably the forerunner of today’s “safe spaces.” But girls could go there and have conversations with
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and their individual causes.
“Your actions speak so loudly, I cannot hear what you are saying,” Ralph Waldo Emmerson once said, and in this case that certainly applied.
I would be willing to wager that every single person who has ever accomplished anything great—who has ever gone on to a become a respected leader or helped make the world better in any significant way—could easily look back and remember a time when they thought they
“knew it all.”
It’s a truly odd quirk of getting older and, hopefully, a bit wiser: You eventually realize that the older you get the less you know. If all goes well, you become a better listener because you realize that listening is a key path to understanding. You become more open-minded because you have been proven wrong a time or two and have accepted that you are not infallible. You
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each other, share secrets, laugh and giggle, or most importantly as we approached puberty, fix our hair, which later led to the use of hair spray, or experiment with a touch of lipstick (gasp!). And there was gossip and of course some tears. And comfort would be given to dry the tears. No adults intruded on us that I can remember. And when we were ready to return to our class and our desk no questions were asked. And the years passed as we grew into young ladies. We grew in understanding of our changing lives and new issues, knowing we had our own private space at school where privacy was respected and provided, just as in the larger world which we were about to enter. We all knew we could expect that with certainty.
Unknown to me is the corollary experience for little boys and young men.
We all rode together on the school bus which was quite a social experience, too.
Children each have their unique experiences and memories. Maybe a fellow can add to this picture from his own experience and memories.
From my childhood perspective (and maybe children should be the consultants in this matter), legislation cannot improve on the manner in which personal privacy has always been managed. In my humble opinion, this is not the arena for or proper tool of politics.
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It took only minutes for one thing to become glaringly apparent when Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared on a CNN town hall focused on education recently. After a few extended answers to questions provided by host Jake Tapper as well as audience members, no one could argue that Youngkin is a consummate politician, a master of providing seemingly wellinformed answers that contain few details or specifics.
Youngkin was well polished, informed and comfortable as he approached each topic with a confidence in his responses. But finding real answers or even clear political stances on many of these issues was elusive at the presentation.
When asked about an inherent bias toward African American teachers in the Commonwealth, Youngkin admitted that racism does exist and acknowledged the importance of Virginia students to learn both the good and bad of the state’s history; but, he defended his recent decision to review an AP Black History course recently banned in Florida by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The governor said his request for that review was standard operating procedure and was required by his first executive order that mandated
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After a hot start with seven runs in just two innings, it looked liked the Collegiate Cougars were well on their way to a score that’d soon get out of hand when they traveled to take on the Benedictine Cadets at Hyman Bros. Field on March 17.
Behind the pitching prowess of Hayden Rollison and the connected, on-target execution of the defense behind him, the Cougars were earning runs just as easily as they were preventing them against a Cadets squad that came into the VISAA matchup riding momentum after a win over Miller School of Albemarle days prior.
After three scoreless innings on both sides, the Cadets offense awoke late to capture two sixth inning runs to cut the deficit down to 7-4, making things very interesting once their defense did its part to give them an opportunity to tie or win in the seventh frame.
With hitting momentum and a leadoff double from Terrence Rhodes on a left field fly ball, it was looking like the home team might just pull off the unlikely after trailing for the entirety of the game. After allowing that double, the defense locked in and finished the job with outs on the next three batters, closing the book on a thrilling earlyseason matchup and giving the Cougars their third straight win.
While Rollison delivered a four-strikeout performance in six innings while allowing just six hits, the offense connected on five hits that resulted in six RBIs. Junior Hartley Rahman had perhaps the best batting performance of the day for Collegiate, opening his day with a single and scoring in the first inning after stealing third off a wild pitch and making it home off a Rollison sacrifice fly for an early 2-0 Cougars lead.
His day just got better though, when in the top of the second,
he smashed a line drive double to right field that scored in two runners to extend the lead to 5-0. That second inning run was a big one for Collegiate, who bumped the lead up to seven when a bases loaded walk got senior Hank Shield home and an RBI single from junior Will Slater got Rahman a run.
With the game quickly getting out of hand, the Cadets caught a huge break thanks to a thunderous swing toward the deep left field fence from Samuel Kaczmarek that resulted in a two-run home run to cut the Cougars lead to 7-2 early in the game.
The Cadets got strong pro -
duction from its pitching crew to keep the Collegiate score to seven, with Daniel Lingle earning the start, Elijah Coston pitching three innings and Ryan Sellers closing out the game. During the innings-long drought, Coston was excellent on the rubber, allowing a single hit and striking out a team-high three batters during his appearance.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Cadets gave themselves a chance to get back in the game with runs on consecutive at-bats. The first came on an RBI single from Ethan Loucks on a line drive down right field where he ultimately made it to third off a costly Cougars error
that scored in Collin Clarkson.
Immediately after, Kaczmarek made another huge play for Benedictine, connecting on the first pitch thrown his way with a line drive single that got Loucks home and made it a 7-4 score.
The defense stepped up and got three quick outs at the top of the seventh, including a brilliantly executed double play where Loucks scooped up a grounder at third, delivered a pass to Clarkson at second, who then finished the job by throwing the batter out at first to Riley Roarty.
After Rhodes’ double started things off strong for the Cadets
in their last shot to claim the lead, the Cougars finished the job with three straight outs, two on grounders thrown out at first and the third a pop out on a hit from Jorden Olivera.
The Cougars will look to continue their winning ways with an upcoming Saturday doubleheader against Cape Henry Collegiate and Norfolk Academy for the RVA Challenge on March 25. The Cadets will face off against the Walsingham Academy Trojans at home on Wednesday, March 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Between some scintillating pitching, clutch plays coming from the outfield and timely hitting down the stretch, there were plenty of highlight-worthy moments from the Goochland softball team in its home matchup against William Monroe on March 17.
The one that will certainly stick out to the fans in attendance will undoubtedly be the one that ended the game, where in the additional inning needed to decide the game after a 2-2 deadlock in seven innings, senior Jayden Staton stepped up to the plate and connected on the pitch from Avery Shifflett that sent home sophomore Sadie Grimes for the winning run.
Grimes found her way to third base before that walk-off single thanks to a line drive single of her
own followed by a run to second after junior Chelsey Farthing’s ground out.
It was a rewarding finish for the Bulldogs, who jumped out to an early 2-0 lead but saw that lead wiped away by a two-run fifth inning from the Dragons. Those two Goochland runs came off a hit by senior Madison Duke, who advanced to second on the throw while Grimes and Farthing made it home.
The Bulldogs had hitting success throughout the game, even if it didn’t amount to many runs aside from that opening two-run hitter and the game-winning single, with seven different players registering at least one hit. Grimes was the only player to record multiple hits.
At pitcher, Farthing pitched all eight innings and was excellent throughout from the mound, striking out batters at an insanely
high rate with 14 on the evening while allowing five hits and two walks. It was a true do-it-all performance from the junior, who
ensured the Dragons remained scoreless for prolonged periods of time while contributing as a batter on the offensive end.
The Dragons finally caught a break in the fifth, when an error by Staton allowed a double and a runner to score to cut the lead in half. Soon after, an RBI single tied things up and put the Bulldogs in the position of battling in a literal dogfight to the end.
Farthing and the defense really stepped up after losing the lead, with the pitcher tossing eight strikeouts from that point on and allowing just three batters to step up to the plate in two of the final three innings.
With the defense giving them chances to finish the job at home, Staton took advantage on the final appearance in front of the Dragons pitcher, giving the Bulldogs a big result in the win column to kick off their season.
In their next matchup, the Bulldogs will host the Western Albemarle Warriors on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Goochland’s baseball season has arrived, with the Bulldogs returning five starters from last year’s squad that closed out 2022 with a 4-15 record while learning the ropes of their new district.
This season, the Bulldogs bring up an experienced bunch, one that’ll see many returnees stepping into different roles on the team as they replace a few key graduates.
In their first games of the season, Goochland fans got a small glimpse of what this team could be at their best, as evidenced by an assertive 9-1 beatdown over King William on March 16, and what they need to work on, as shown in a 12-2 loss to Caroline and a 19-9 loss to William Monroe.
It was a chance to also see some new faces looking to make their names known around campus, with newcomers like Will Johns, Jackson Bell and DJ Jones getting
some early action on the field. All three impressed in the King William win, with Johns earning an RBI on a groundout, Bell getting a run and Jones delivering a three-run home run that sailed past the left center fence in the bottom of the third to make it an 8-0 lead.
Jones’ home run was one of many highlights in that third frame, with the Bulldogs railing off seven runs in that inning alone. Before Jones cracked a shot out of play, the Bulldogs scored two runs off an error on a ground ball from senior Graham Michael Fletcher-Mintz, another off a Bell pop fly and one more on an RBI single from senior Riley Hite.
After sacrificing their only run of the game in the top of the fifth, the Bulldogs responded right back with their final run of the game off of a walk that advanced senior Reese Vincent home.
The Bulldogs got excellent production on the rubber from Fletcher-Mintz throughout the
game, with the pitcher making a six-inning appearance and allowing a single hit while striking out eight batters and walking four more. He along with fellow seniors Chase Breedlove and A.J. Condrey as well as the freshman contributor Jones are expected to carry the load on the mound for the Bulldogs this season.
While the Caroline matchup was one that saw the Bulldogs outplayed with a monster stretch in the middle of the game to take a 12-2 lead after five innings, the matchup against William Monroe saw the Bulldogs coming out with the hot start.
Goochland led 4-1 after four innings, but things quickly turned sour when the Dragons exploded for six runs to take the lead at 6-4. A Hite RBI double tied things back up after five innings, but once the Dragons obtained hitting momentum, they become a force to be reckoned with, running off a ninerun sixth inning to take a 15-9 lead.
Though the Bulldogs were scoring well on their own end, it was too much of an explosion to overcome, and the hosting Bulldogs fell for their second time in three games.
Next up for the Bulldogs is a home game against the mighty Western Albemarle Warriors on Thursday,
March 23. The Warriors lost just one game in the region last season and are expected to be a force in the Jefferson yet again. It’ll be arguably Goochland’s biggest test to start the season, as they’ll gauge their own talents against a top-tier squad.
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Dear Editor, If you attended the Goochland County School Board meeting on Valentine’s evening, you would have witnessed some rude and disrespectful behavior by some Goochland residents. It is sad that some want to impose their bigotry on others and in so doing, erode equality and equity in our school system. This has been incited and spread by a school board member, Angela Allen. Her actions are in conflict with the board’s code of ethics. Her followers disregard her inappropriate actions, encourage divisiveness and attack equality. Their target is the LBGTQ+ student community (as small as it is) and their use of school restrooms. Fear and ignorance were on full display. Such behavior is political and has nothing to do with education. It is not driven by a desire to continue to improve our fine schools in Goochland but
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He also defended his efforts to disallow the teaching of Critical Race Theory
tolerance. And you learn to value and give respect because you’ve been around long enough to have seen that no common ground can be reached without it.
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rather to create chaos and foster a climate of exaggeration. Unfortunately, even a small but vocal minority can incite fear and division.
I was a child when Virginia experienced a very dark period – massive resistance -when political forces utilized fear and bigotry to stifle equity and equality in our public schools. Some schools in Virginia were shuttered for two years. It happened in Goochland, too. All students – black and white included –were denied an education. It had nothing to do with education but was an attempt to politically perpetuate inequality. What happened on Valentine’s evening reminds me of a return to that darkness – but with a different targeted group.
During massive resistance my family lived in Europe — so we did not directly experience it. My father was assisting in creating NATO. We were very proud of his involvement in that endeavor. This European experience changed our whole family. Our eyes and hearts were opened to accepting others.
When we returned to the States my parents made a special effort to update me about the cultural and social changes in Virginia
judgement comes from your future self, isn’t easy. In the case of a handful of students currently enrolled at Stanford, let’s just hope the message is received sooner rather than later.
and throughout the U.S. On a family outing to Natural Bridge, Virginia, ironically what I remember most were the separate bathrooms. There were two sets of bathrooms and two sets of drinking fountains. One had a sign for “Whites” and other set said “Colored.” I was a young boy coming from Europe and I was stunned; I had never seen anything like it. I had to ask for an explanation. I have never forgotten this experience. Americans seem to have a very strange relationship with bathrooms. Europeans are much more tolerant of differences than Americans on most things, including bathroom usage.
This brings us to our LGBTQ+ students and of all things, the use of school bathrooms. And a school board member who dishonors the board’s own code of ethics and attempts to create intolerance in our school system. Let’s commit to a more welcoming, inclusive future for all of our students and not repeat mistakes from the past. Let our fine public schools serve as a bright light for our children and promise to do our part so that light shines for all of our children, equally.
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