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Helpful Phone Numbers All area codes 804 Emergency (fire, police, ambulance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Goochland County Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5800 Fire-Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5304 Goochland County Sheriff (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . 556-5349 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-4774 Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5806 School Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5601 Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5854 Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5803 Goochland High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5322 Goochland Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5320 Byrd Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5380 Goochland Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5321 Randolph Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5385 Specialty Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5631 Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5880 Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5843 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5302 National Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222

Table of contents 4 . . . .Welcome message 5 . . . .Message from Board Chairman 6-8. . .Government Guide 9 . . . .Free Clinic 10. . . .Historical Society 11. . . .YMCA 12 . . .Chamber of Commerce 12 . . .Planning Commission 13 . . .Virginia Cooperative Extension 14. . . .School System 18. . . .Restaurant Guide

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Built in 1842, Brightly Bed and Breakfast is located on the eastern edge of Goochland Courthouse and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Photo by Jim Ridolphi.

Advertising Businesses Page . . . . Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business 2 . . . . . . . Reed’s Landing Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real Estate 5 . . . . . . . Enlightened Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School 5 . . . . . . . Richmond Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Camp 7 . . . . . . . EZ Ship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shipping & Delivery 7 . . . . . . . Virginia Community Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banking 9 . . . . . . . Brightly Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bed & Breakfast 9 . . . . . . . Midlothian Family Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physicians 10. . . . . . . Furternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pet Spa 10. . . . . . . Powell Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing 11. . . . . . . Festival of the Grape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event 13 . . . . . . Venture Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real Estate 13 . . . . . . Barbara Hammond’s School of Dance . . . . . . School 15 . . . . . . Debris, Tree & Stump Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . Tree & Stump Removal 15 . . . . . . Goochland Free Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinics 17. . . . . . . Goochland Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pharmacy 17. . . . . . . Royall Pump & Well Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pump & Wells 19 . . . . . . Goochland Farm Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance 19 . . . . . . Goochland Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreation 20 . . . . . . Whitney Properties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real Estate 20 . . . . . . Lacy Home Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Entertainment

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Nestled among the rolling hills along the northern side of the James River, Goochland County is consistently described as one of the best places to live in Virginia. That’s no secret to the many who call Goochland home, and the county’s offerings are quickly becoming a magnet for the many newcomers who also call this county home.

Whether it’s an exciting canoe trip down the James River or a lovely stroll on one of Goochland’s hundreds of riding and walking trails, Goochland offers something for everyone.

Families enjoy the benefits of one of the Commonwealth’s best school systems with a vast array of programs and activities for school aged children. Civic associations, youth athletic leagues and local stalwarts like the YMCA complete the idyllic picture of rural life with all the amenities of a metro city.

Recognized as one of Virginia’s premiere business developments, West Creek offers easy access to Route 288 and Interstate 64, making Goochland a prime locale for growing businesses. Many businesses, including CarMax and Capital One have discovered that doing business in Goochland makes good business sense. There’s always room for more.

Great schools, a solid plan of development that maintains and protects the county’s rural character and a local government responsible to its citizens all make Goochland County a great place to live, visit or work.

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Welcome from Board Chairman Andrew Pryor Whether you’re here for a short visit or Goochland’s your home, I believe you would agree that it is a desirable place to work, live or visit. A drive through the County will convince you that this is a place where rural values and urban conveniences mix.

Our board is committed to serve the citizens of Goochland County. We consider government as an interactive process and welcome the input of our citizens. Our decisions are based on the realization that citizens come first, and their wellbeing is always our primary concern. It’s a pledge we take seriously as elected officials.

We are entrusted with preserving and ensuring a lifestyle that makes Goochland unique while providing the services a modern community demands. Sometimes, that requires compromise and consideration, but we all keep the best interests of our citizens foremost in our minds.

Our community is changing to meet the demands of our citizens. The courthouse area features a modern shopping center, a state of the art YMCA and a new library.

These new additions have blended in with a community that values its heritage and respects the rights of its neighbors.

Goochland’s lifestyle is reflected in the commitment and dedication of our many county volunteers. Whether raising funds to support a volunteer fire and rescue service or packing boxes for the Christmas Mother, Goochland citizens give back to their community and it is reflected throughout the County.

Goochland County is ideally located between Richmond and Charlottesville where excellent educational and medical

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facilities are only a short drive away. The West Creek Business Park provides a business tax base as well as job opportunities for our citizens. The James River flows the full length of the county and provides us with a great economic and recreational value.

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, welcome to Goochland County. This guide will provide important information for your stay.

Andrew W. Pryor Chairman, Goochland Board of Supervisors

Goochland Board of Supervisors District 1 Andrew Pryor 3376 Pryor Road Goochland, VA 23063 (804)457-4177(h) apryor@co.goochland.va.us District 2 William E. Quarles Jr. 2671 Broad Street Road Gum Spring, VA 23065 (804) 556-2927(h) wquarles@co.goochland.va.us District 3 Ned S. Creasey 2210 Denver Lane

Maidens, VA 23102 (804)556-3229 ncreasey@co.goochland.va.us District 4 Malvern R. Butler 784 Three Chopt Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 (804) 784-4241(h & f) mbutler@co.goochland.va.us District 5 James W. Eads 1506 Windsor Way Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 (804)784-3944(h) jeads@co.goochland.va.us

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Goochland County Government Guide Board of Supervisors The Goochland County Board of Supervisors includes five representatives, one from each of the districts elected to fouryear terms. Currently, Andrew Pryor serves as the Board chairman; the chairmanship rotates among the five members.

The board is responsible for important county decisions involving safety, welfare, education and finance.

Their meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Administration Building.

Frequently, formal meetings are preceded by informal workshops, also open to the public. Public hearings begin at 7 p.m. that evening.

Information, minutes, agendas and other information is available on the county Web site, www.co.goochland.va.us.

School Board The Goochland County School Board is comprised of five elected members, one from each of five districts. The board is responsible for budgetary, curriculum and other important academic issues.

The School Board meets in regular session at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the auditorium of Goochland High School. Meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. For more information about the School Board.

Planning Commission The Goochland County Planning Commission includes 10 members, two representing each district. Appointed by their respective supervisors, each member serves two-year terms.

The Commission considers and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on matters regarding rezoning, conditional use permit applications and adjustments o the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building.

County Administration As Goochland’s county administrator, Rebecca Dickson works closely with the Board of Supervisors, oversees the county’s budget process and serves as the county’s chief administrative officer.

Commissioner of Revenue Jean S. Bryant is the county’s Commissioner of the Revenue, elected to serve a four-year term. She is responsible for assessing personal property bills, administering the county’s elderly and

disabled tax relief system and overseeing state tax filings in the county.

Bryant’s office is located on the main floor of the Administration Building. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 556-5807.

Treasurer’s office The Goochland County Treasurer’s Office, headed by Treasurer Brenda Grubb, distributes real estate assessment bills and collects real estate tax receipts. The assessments are collected on a bi-annual basis, with the first half due by June 5. The second half is mailed in October and due by Dec. 5.

Dog licenses with current (original) Rabies certificate, hunting licenses, DMV services and fishing permits are also available at the Treasurer’s Office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is located on Sandy Hook Road in the administration building. For more information, call 556-5806.

County Attorney The county attorney advises the Board of Supervisors and offers legal opinions. The office is responsible for representing and advising the county on all legal matters. The county attorney also advises the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission regarding legal issues. For more information, call 556-5877.

Economic Development On behalf of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority, we welcome new business to the county, particularly those that sell products or provide services currently not available in the county.

Goochland County is fortunate to have attracted a number of important companies over the last decade and we expect the trend to continue. The office of Economic Development maintains an inventory of available sites and buildings, business loan programs, market study data and other useful business decision-making information.

If you have questions about county policies or regulations or if you need additional information on the county, please call Greg Reid at 556-5858 or email greid@co.goochland.va.us.

Courts Judge Timothy Sanner, appointed by the General Assembly in 2003 for an eight-year term, presides over the Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court generally convenes on Tuesday and Friday to hear felonies and civil cases involving more than $15,000.

Lee Turner is the elected Circuit Court Clerk, having held the position since 1991. The clerk serves a four-year term; the office is located on the Courthouse Green beside the historic courthouse. For more information, call 556-5353 General District Court Judge Edward K. Carpenter presides over traffic cases and misdemeanors as well as civil cases involving less than $5,000. Diane White is the clerk of the General District Court; she can be reached at 556-5309.

Juvenile and domestic Relations Court Judge Edward D. Berry presides over all cases involving people under the age of 18. Dianne White is the clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court; she can be reached at 556-5309.

Goochland Commonwealth’s Attorney Claiborne Stokes represents the state and the county in criminal complaints. The see Government> page 7

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Government continued from > page 6 commonwealth’s attorney is elected to a four-year term. To contact Stokes, please call 556-5345.

Magistrates The chief magistrate for the 16th District is Cheryl Thompson of Charlottesville. Goochland’s magistrates are Minnie Smith and Carl Hawk.

Department of Community Development Goochland’s Department of Community Development encompasses several agencies including Planning and Zoning, land development review, building permits and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Don Charles is the community development director.

Planning Department Bob Hammond is the director of planning and zoning and Anita Barnes is deputy zoning administrator. To contact Hammond or Barnes, please call 556-5860.

Tom Coleman is the county’s chief planner and can be reached at 556-5860.

Glenn Branham is the county assessor and is responsible for conducting the county’s yearly assessments of real estate. He can be reached at 556-5853.

Building Permits and Inspections The Department of Building Inspections is dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public by assuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are constructed and maintained within the minimum requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code. We strive to provide code enforcement which is commensurate with our

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customer’s expectations for professionalism and accountability. We are committed to establishing policies and procedures which impose no impediments to the construction and use of buildings and structures and that are consistent, simple and defensible.

Dave Duffy oversees building permits and inspections (5565815) .

GIS-County Engineer Qiana Foote heads the county’s GIS office (556-5834).

The county engineer can be contacted at 556-5369.

Parks and Recreation Goochland Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of services and programs for all members of the community. Summer camps and classes are available as well as year round recreation programs, many of them held in the old high school gym, the departments headquarters.

Department Address: 1800 Sandy Hook Road P.O. Box 910 Goochland, Virginia 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5854 Fax: (804) 556-276 Fire and Rescue The volunteer fire/rescue companies provide prompt medical aid and fire suppression at the scene of accidents and emergencies. Volunteers are trained and well-equipped to render Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Assistance County-wide. Fire and rescue departments have auxiliary associations which assist with fund-raising activities. The Firesee Government> page 8

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Government continued from > page 7 Rescue Association is jointly dependent on financial contributions from local citizens and the County government for capital equipment financing and operating funds. Visit here for more information about Goochland Fire - Rescue.

Administration Office: 2938 River Road West, Building I P.O. Box 306 Goochland, VA 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5304 Fax: (804) 556-2613 Fire Rescue Company Locations: Company 1 - 180 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 Company 2 - 1539 River Road West, Crozier, VA 23039 Company 3 - 52 Broad Street Road Makin-Sabot, VA 23103 Company 4 - 2397 Hadensville-Fife Road Goochland,VA 23063 Company 5 - 2710 Fairground Road Goochland, VA 23063 Company 6 - 4746 Broad Street Road Hadensville, VA 23067 Animal Control Robert Marks is the county’s Animal Control Supervisor.

The headquarters is located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane, P.O. Box 10, Goochland, Virginia 23063.

Phone: (804) 556-5302 Fax: (804) 556-4617 Health Department Nancy Davis is the county’s Public Health Supervisor.

The Goochland County Health Department provides clinical services for: Maternity, Pediatric, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and other communicable disease clients.

These services are mostly provided on a sliding fee scale, based on ability to pay. We are also the site for the WIC Program, a supplemental food program for Women Infants and Children.

Other services include Immunizations for children and adults, health promotion and prevention activities (assessments, screenings, health fairs, walk-in or triage visits with a nurse) 1800 Sandy Hook Road P.O. Box 178 Goochland, Virginia 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5843 Fax: (804) 556-3707 Department of Public Utilities The Department of Public Utilities is responsible for the operation and maintenance of public drinking water and wastewater services to the entire County. The County is separated into both the Courthouse and Eastern (to include the Tuckahoe Creek Service District) regions. We are committed to offering our customers safe, high quality drinking water and safe removal of wastewater.

1800 Sandy Hook Road P.O. Box 119 Goochland, Virginia 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5835 Fax: (804) 556-5176 Registrar Goochland County’s registrar is Frances Ragland. She is responsible for overseeing voter registration and holding elections in the county.

The Goochland County Electoral Board oversees the coun-

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ty’s voting procedures and polling places. Robin Lind is the chairman and Herbert Griffith is the secretary. Shirley Christian is the vice-chairman.

1800 Sandy Hook Road P.O. Box 1013 Goochland, Virginia 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5803 Fax: (804) 556-6323 Information Systems Bill Cleveland is the county’s Information Systems director.

The Information Systems department is responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the County’s information technology resources. The department also manages all telephone and voice related services for all agencies at the Courthouse.

1800 Sandy Hook Road P.O. Box 10 Goochland, Virginia 23063 Phone: (804) 556-5808 Fax: (804) 556-5657 This information is also available on the county’s website www.co.goochland.va.us.

Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jim Agnew heads the Goochland Sheriff’s Office is a multi-faceted law enforcement agency which provides many public safety services for the citizens of Goochland County. Sheriff’s communications officers supervise the county’s enhanced 911 system and dispatch deputies, other police agencies, and fire/rescue units 24 hours a day.

The Sheriff’s Office employs 32 full-time deputies and investigators, three part-time deputies working in court services, two security officers, and nine dispatchers. The Sheriff is also responsible for the security of three court rooms, the movement of prisoners, and enforcement of court orders. In addition, deputies enforce all criminal and traffic laws and investigate more than 95 percent of the criminal complaints in the county.

The Sheriff’s Office sponsors or participates in numerous crime prevention activities including D.A.R.E., Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers, the Metro Richmond Crime Analysis Network, Neighborhood Watch, Goochland County Site Watch, and Operation Kid Care.

For more information, call 556-5349 or visit the Sheriff’s Office website, http://www.goochlandsheriff.org/

Goochland County Extension Office Goochland’s Cooperative Extension Office offers a variety of services through its Virginia Tech and Virginia State University network. Research data is available for farmers and homeowners through the Extension Office.

The Master Gardeners program, 4H Youth Development, agricultural and natural resources, family and consumer sciences and community viability are all included in the Extension Office’s oversight. For more information, contact the 1876 Sandy Hook Road, 556-5841, http://offices.ext. vt.edu/goochland/index.html.

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Local free clinic provides free health services The Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services is a private, nonprofit organization that provides health care for uninsured adults and basic human services to Goochland residents who are in need of assistance. GFCFS accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive array of health and human services geared to stabilizing individuals and families.

Our specific services include: Medical and Dental Care, Food Pantry, Medical Transportation, Literacy and GED training, Emergency Financial Assistance, Emergency Home Repair, Case Management and The Clothes’ Closet a retail resale store.

These programs promote the welfare and enhance the quality of life for low income citizens in the County.

Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services is a volunteer based organization, supported by donations and grants from caring individuals, churches, corporations, foundations and businesses who share our vision. Overall visits have increased 40 percent in the first quarter of 2009 versus 2008.

Special events that benefit GFCFS this year include the Impact Classic Golf Tournament at Richmond Country Club Aug 10-16, the LPGA’s developmental tour of next years ladies champion golfers. The Richmond Symphony concert at the high school Nov. 7 and the Jingle Bell Bazaar in December.

For information about health care services, call 556-5840.

Call 556-6260 for information about other services. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation call 556-6260 or go online to www.goochlandfreeclinicandfamilyservices.org Services Free Clinic

• Medical Clinic on Tuesday evenings by appointment or walk in • Chronic Disease Clinic on Mon. Wed and Thur. by appointment • Dental Clinic by appointment • Where: The Goochland County Administration Building • Who: Eligible residents include Goochland adults with a house hold income less than 200 percent of the poverty level an lacking health insurance coverage. see Clinic> page 18

Circa 1842

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Historical Society preserves county’s past “The Goochland County Historical Society, located just East of the Courthouse at 2875 River Road West, is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 for the purpose of preserving Goochland County’s heritage and tradition. Over the years, the Society has collected manuscripts, artifacts, genealogical, and architectural information about Goochland.

These resources are available to the public at the Society’s Historical Center. The Center houses offices, a research library, map and photograph collections, and a museum shop.

There, Society volunteers are available to welcome visitors to Goochland, assist researchers and to answer mail or telephone inquiries about County history or genealogical research. The map collection offers maps from 1820 to the present with roads, churches, mills, and transportation depots. The photograph collection contains pictures of identified persons, events, and buildings in Goochland. Additionally, the Historical Society also maintains the Old Stone Jail, which is located at Goochland Courthouse.

Additionally, the Society has received a $50,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation and the National Trust to restore the Second Union Rosenwald School, which will be used as a museum to tell the story of black education in Goochland and Virginia.

For more information, please call the Society at 804-5563966, email us at GoochlandHistory@verizon.net, or come by the Historical Center. Visitors are always welcome and the cost

Meals on Wheels supports shut-ins Since 2001, Meals on Wheels has provided a vital service for shut-ins and elderly Goochland residents. Local volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit. www. mowdelivers.com, email info@mowdelivers.com, or call (804) 673-5035

is free. Our summer hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., winter hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Goochland Historical Society maintains the Old Stone Jail.

Center for Rural Culture Lisa Dearden, Executive Director, PO Box 639, Goochland, Va. 23063 804-332-3134 www.centerforruralculture.org.

The mission of the Center for Rural Culture is to educate, promote and inspire members of the community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains rural character and traditions.

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Local YMCA provides family fun, recreation The Goochland Family YMCA, built in 2004, is a state of the art 12,000 square-foot facility located in the Courthouse area. The facility offers numerous swimming, wellness and exercise classes daily along with a variety of youth and family programs.

A wellness center, indoor-outdoor pool, child care center and child watch program for parents using the facilities are popular features at the Goochland YMCA that have really made it the centerpiece of recreation in the county.

Individual and family memberships are available, and finan-

cial assistance and income-based memberships are offered to families with household incomes less than $75,000 and individuals with household incomes less than $60,000.

What: The Goochland YMCA Where: 1800 Dickinson Road, Goochland, Va. 23063 When: Hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Contact: Jay Shively, 556-9887, www.goochlandymca.org

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2009 Participating Wineries AmRhein Wine Cellars Barboursville Vineyards Burnley Vineyards, Inc. Chateau Morrisette Winery Cooper Vineyards Davis Valley Winery and Vineyard Delfosse Vineyards & Winery First Colony Winery

Gray Ghost Vineyards Grayhaven Winery Horton Cellars Winery Ingleside Vineyards James River Cellars Lake Anna Winery & Oak Hill Vineyards Mattaponi Winery Peaks of Otter Winery

Rebec Vineyards Rockbridge Vineyard Tomahawk Mill Winery Veritas Winery Villa Appalaccia Winery Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery Woodland Vineyard Farm Winery, LLC

Tickets available through the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Phone: (804) 598-2636 • www.PowhatanWineFestival.com No pets (assistance animals allowed), open bottles, weapons, coolers, picnic baskets, or backpacks. No tents. Legal identification required for admittance.

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Goochland Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce we welcome you to the community. The Chamber invites you to stop by our office and pick up a 2009 Goochland Directory. The Directory serves as a wonderful informational guide to Goochland County residents. The Chamber is a partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the community. The Chamber provides the means through which businesses can work together to the benefit of all.

The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce is the largest organization representing business and professional people in the Goochland area.

The Chamber offers helpful informa-

tion to anyone starting a business, provides maps, relocation packets, tourist information, and acts as an information resource to and for the County of Goochland.

The Chamber would like to recognize all chamber businesses for their support, dedication and volunteerism.

All of the projects/events could not be accomplished without the strong support of chamber businesses.

Currently, the Chamber is working on two major projects, the 2010 Directory and the Taste of Goochland Business Expo which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Boy Scout Camp. For information pertaining to the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce, please call (804) 556-3811 or email director@goochlandchamber. org.

Goochland School Board DISTRICT 1 James L. Haskell Belvidere Hadensville, VA 23067 457-4161 DISTRICT 2 Raymond A. Miller, Chairperson 4465 Riddles Bridge Road Goochland, VA 23063 457-4602 DISTRICT 3 Ivan O. Mattox, Sr. 1516 Hill Top Circle Maidens, VA 23102 556-2246 DISTRICT 4 Andrew A. Meng III 1436 Cardwell Road Crozier, VA 23039 784-3866 DISTRICT 5 Maxwell G. Cisne, Vice-Chairperson 8 Partridge Hill Road Richmond, VA 23233 784-3158

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Goochland Planning Commission members DISTRICT 1 James P. Atkinson 5051 Shannon Hill Road Kents Store, VA 23084 Phone: (804) 457-9239 (h) Eugene Bryce 5321 Chimney Springs Road Goochland, VA 23063 ebrycesr@peoplepc.com Phone: (804) 457-4553 DISTRICT 2 James Melton 3701 Fauquier Gardens Road Goochland, VA 23063 jrmelton@hughes.net Phone: (804) 556-3412 (h) Ty Querry 2904 Stone Creek Drive Goochland, VA 23153 Phone: (804) 556-4273 DISTRICT 3 Tommy Carter 1990 Maidens Road Maidens, VA 23102 Phone: (804) 556-4348 Willie C. Neal Jr. (Bill) P.O. Box 643 Goochland, VA 23063 bill@goochlandproperties.com Phone: (804) 615-6568 DISTRICT 4 Robert (Bob) Rich 805 Rockford Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 rprich@erlanger-inc.com Phone: (804) 749-4732 (h) James D. Crews Jr. 531 Fords Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 jcrews@jcrewsco.com Phone: (804) 749-4582 (h) (804) 935-3300 (w) DISTRICT 5 Lowe Lunsford III 9 Lower Tuckahoe Road E Richmond, VA 23238 allsjl@comcast.net Phone: (804) 784-2086 (h) Courtney Hyers 30 Lower Tuckahoe Road East Richmond, VA 23238 cghyers24@comcast.net Phone: (804) 784-2955 (h)

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Goochland County School System In the Goochland County Public with Goochland Elementary School Schools, we believe in challenging our having been named one of 162 public students rigorously, continuing to raise schools in Virginia to win the presthe bar in every facet of instruction tigious 2009 Governor’s Award for and the day-to-day lives of our stuEducational Excellence. Meanwhile, dents, who are without a doubt our Randolph Elementary was among the county’s greatest asset. schools to earn the 2009 Board of We at GCPS are charged with proEducation’s Excellence Award, the secviding excellence in education and we ond-tier honor in the Virginia Index of do that each and every day, preparPerformance (VIP) incentive program. ing our students for a rapidly-changAlong with RES in that recognition ing world as we ourselves continue to was Byrd Elementary, which also was grow over time. named a Title I Distinguished School GCPS has a student enrollment by the Virginia Board of Education for of more than 2,500 in grades preKthe second year in a row.

12. The system has three elementary Also earning the 2009 Board of schools (grades K-5), a middle school Education’s Excellence Award was (grades 6-8), a high school (grades 9Goochland Middle School, which 12), and a Specialty Education Center serves approximately 530 students. on the GES campus that houses preGoochland High School, which serves Dr. Linda A. Underwood school. approximately 770 students, has The Goochland High School/Middle School complex is a award-winning music, art, drama, and athletic departments in state-of-the-art facility that houses roughly half of our students. addition to offering a diverse and enriching curriculum.

GHS opened in the fall of 2001 and currently houses grades 9Goochland is a leader in the Commonwealth in the use of 12. The complex, which now includes GMS after its completion technology to enhance instruction, with a student-to-computer in the fall of 2007, operates as two separate schools that share an ratio of 2:1. All schools have excellent networks that provide auditorium and kitchen. The 6-12 grade configuration, being easy access to Internet-based learning resources. Through our housed on one site, helps to reduce transportation costs and PowerSchool database, student grades and attendance data allow for more shared use of staff and space. can be accessed by parents in real time. Our schools also utilize All five of Goochland’s schools are fully accredited, based many Promethean boards, a software and hardware system on student performance on the Virginia Standards of Learning that mimics the traditional chalkboard in its use of a teacher’s (SOL) tests, in addition to being accredited by the Southern computer and interactive display. The school division also Association of Colleges and Schools. uses a notification system, SchoolMessenger, to both deliver GCPS was one of 18 school systems in the state in 2007 and instantaneous information during emergency situations and one of 17 in 2008 to have both the district and all of its schools to handle daily attendance at all five schools via an automated meet all federal standards. calling server.

Goochland County features small schools and favorable The elementary instructional program in Goochland class sizes. Elementary schools range in size from 338 to 410 students, with average class sizes of 17-19 in grades K-2 and see Schools> page 15 21-23 in grades 3-5. Our elementary schools are well regarded,

Directory of Goochland Public Schools Byrd Elementary School Grades K-5 (338) James Hopkins, Principal 2704 Hadensville-Fife Road Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-5380 / Fax 457-9303 Goochland Elementary School/ Specialty Center Grades preK-5 (458) Dianna Gordon, Principal 3150 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063

(804) 556-5321 / Fax 556-6054 Randolph Elementary School Grades K-5 (407) Stacey Austin, Principal 1552 Sheppard Town Road Crozier, VA 23039 (804) 556-5385 / Fax 784-2674 Goochland Middle School Grades 6-8 (538) Johnette Burdette, Principal Christin Ciminelli, Assistant Principal

3250-B River Road West Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-5320 / Fax 556-6223 Goochland High School Grades 9-12 (770) Francie Ball, Principal Karen Scott, Assistant Principal Matt Covington, Assistant Principal Bryan Gordon, Activities Director 3250-A River Road West Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-5322 / Fax 556-6485

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Schools continued from > page 14 County provides a strong, literacy and reading curriculum, in addition to art, music, and physical education programs taught by endorsed teachers. The Goochland County Center for the Gifted provides specialized instruction to identified students in grades three, four, and five taught by staff trained in gifted education.

A center-based gifted program is also in place at Goochland Middle School. In addition, the middle school offers accelerated courses and a wide variety of exploratory and full-year electives and an interscholastic athletic program for both boys and girls.

GHS offers a full range of honors level classes and dualenrollment college classes, in addition to a wide variety of elective offerings in foreign languages, the arts, electronic and print journalism, and computer-related vocational areas. Students are eligible to participate in one of two Governor’s School programs, capitalize on our partnership with neighboring J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and to take part in the high school’s developing Internship and Independent Study Program.

We here at GCPS welcome the opportunity, privilege, and challenge of being the educators of our county’s children. We take very seriously the task of meeting the intellectual, personal, social, and career preparation needs of all our students.

GCPS is committed to providing all students with an education that assures quality learning and living in the 21st century.

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— Dr. Linda A. Underwood, Superintendent

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Goochland County Restaurant Guide 3 Fellars Bakery 3041 River Road West Goochland, Va. 23063 556-0671 Edible Garden 12506 River Road Richmond, Va. 23238 784-2011.

Brothers Italian Restaurant 1299 Broad Street Road Oilville, VA 784-0166 Enzo’s Ristorante and Tavern 36 Broad Street Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 784-2962.

The Farmhouse at Manakin Road 1840 Manakin Road Manakin-Sabot, VA. 784-2224 The Haywood Grill 2753 Dogtown Road Goochland, VA 23063 556-6660.

Hickory Notch Grill 2031 Broad Street Road Maidens, VA 23102 556-2742.

Subway 2732 Fairgrounds Rd. Goochland, VA. 23063 556-9191 Gray Bear Grille 1390-A Broad Street Road Oilville, VA 23129 784-4922 Manakin Grill 12912 Plaza Drive Richmond, VA 784-0544 White Hawk Music Café 1940 Sandy Hook Road Goochland, VA 23060 556-3388 Java Jodi’s Coffee Café 2918 River Road West Goochland, VA. 23063 556-7979 Chef Lee’s Chinese Restaurant 2720 Fairgrounds Road Goochland, VA. 23063 556-2211 Coach’s Corner Kitchen 2962 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063 556-9070

The Goochland Restaurant 2966 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063 556-9990 Tanglewood Ordinary Restaurant 2210 River Road West Maidens, VA 23102 556-3284 Nadolski’s Butcher Shop 2913 River Road West Courthouse Village Shopping Center Goochland, VA 23063 556-4888.

The North Pole 1558 River Road West Crozier, Va 23039 784-4222 Satterwhite’s Restaurant 116 Broad Street Road Manakin, VA 23103 784-5301 China King Restaurant 1940 Sandy Hook Road- C Goochland, VA. 23063 556-9700

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Rocco’s Pizza 1930 Sandy Hook Road Goochland, VA 23063 556-3434.

Bill’s Barbecue 45 Broad Street Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 784-0256 Sunset Grill 1601 Hockett Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 784-4500 Wise Choice Rt. 637/ Ashland Road 749-3335 Taylor’s Cafe 1924 Sandy Hook Road Goochland 556-6300 Dairy Queen Rt. 522/Sandy Hook Road 556-6021 Parrish Grocery Rt. 250/Sandy Hook Road George’s Tavern Market 5281 River Road West 457-4659 WaWa 12564 Broad Street Road 360-2119 Bullets 1420 Broad Street Road Oilville, VA 784-2743 Domino’s Pizza 1390 Broad Street Road Oilville, VA

Local bed and breakfasts Brightly Bed and Breakfast 2844 River Road West Goochland, Va. 23063 804-556-5070 www.brightlybandb.com

Clover Forest Plantation 5371 Whihtecamp Road Goochland, Va. 23063 804-457-3535 www.cloverforest.com

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• Financial Assistance intake-Monday-Thursday by appointment • Home Repair, Literacy/GED, and Medical Transportation by appointment • Where: 3001 River Road West • Who: Eligible residents include Goochland citizens with a household income less than 200 percent of the poverty level.

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Goochland County Parks and Recreation creates and maintains programs including, but not limited to, Special Events, Classes and Summer Camps.

Special Events include: • Goochland County Spring Festival (established May 2008) is a county wide community event.

Festivities include a Classic Car Show, Government Agencies, Local Nonprofit Organizations, Community Businesses On Site & Open House, Goochland County’s Largest Yard Sale, Children’s Detailed Activities Program, Show & Sell (Arts & Crafts) plus Food Vendors and Live Entertainment.

Serving 5,000. Admission is free to the public.

• Fourth of July Fireworks Display is a park, watch and enjoy event. Admission is free to the public.

Serving 2,500-3,000.

• Goochland County Fall Festival (established October 2007) is a children’s-themed Halloween festival.

Festivities include a Halloween Costume Contest, Little Screamer’s Haunted Hayride, Pumpkin Painting, Make & Take Activities, Scavenger Hunt, Monster Money with Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Carnival Games. Serving an average of 1,500.

Admission is free to the public.

We offer a large range of classes, and have something for everyone. A few of our classes include: Gymnastics, Beginners Basic Ballet , Hip-Hop Dance, Drama, Belly Dancing, Kid Fitness: Kid Fit/ Junior Power Hour, Mom & Tot Gym-Jam, Karate, Women’s Boot Camp, Dog Obedience, Knitting & Quilting, Pottery, Aerobics & More, Guitar Lessons Made Easy, Beginner/ Intermediate Guitar, Tennis Anyone?

Summer Camps include a Summer Sports Series and an Activity Series Partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension 4H.

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (804) 556-5854.

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