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Volume 61, Number 25 • June 23, 2016

Investigators still searching for vandals after attack on local church cemetery. See page 2

Budesky hired for county’s top spot

Bathroom guidelines met with frustration

Back where it all began

Advice on treatment of transgender students is inappropriate, say school board members

New administrator now serving as Deputy CA in Hanover, will begin job in Goochland Aug. 1

By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Two and a half months after bidding farewell to retiring County Administrator Rebecca Dickson, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors has announced that John A. Budesky will be stepping into the role. Budesky will begin his duties as County Administrator effective Aug. 1. During a special board meeting held this afternoon at the County Administration Building, Budesky took a few minutes after being introduced to Budesky address those in attendance. “Goochland is really a gem in the Richmond region,” said Budesky, who currently serves as a Deputy County Administrator in Hanover. “I want to thank you for entrusting me with this opportunity and I see Budesky > 3

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or Frances and Collas Lowry, Goochland’s Tanglewood Ordinary will always be a special place: it was there, on the evening of Dec. 7, 1946, that the two fell in love at a dance they were each attending with friends. The two were married two years later on, June 12, 1948. A few weeks ago, Frances, 89, and Collas, 88, returned to the place they met to mark their 68th wedding anniversary.

The Goochland School Board heard residents’ view on the topic of transgender bathroom access during the board’s monthly meeting on June 14, and shared their intention to maintain a focus on public safety when it comes to setting policy in Goochland. All five residents who spoke during the public comment period stated that they were against allowing transgender students to use the school restroom facilities that do not correspond to their biological gender. The topic has been making national headlines in recent weeks, after the release of federal guidelines instructing schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms they feel most comfortable using. In many communities, including Goochland, this has stoked fear about the impact of such a measure on non-transgender students’ privacy and safety. Addressing the board members, residents urged them to avoid putting the rights of see School Board > 3

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Schools set to announce new superintendent hire The Goochland County School Board will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, in the Goochland County Annex Building, 2938I River Road West, for the purpose of announcing the new

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Superintendent. The meeting is open to the public. There will be short welcome session on the ground floor after the meeting until 10 a.m., and the public is invited to attend.

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Tuttle to give garden talk July 14 Anita Tuttle will present “Keeping your Garden,” a talk about maintaining mature and neglected gardens at the next meeting of the GoochlandPowhatan Master gardeners.

This free event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on July 14, at Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Road West. For more information, visit www.gpmga.org or call (804) 556-5841.

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The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: A male beagle mix, around 1 to 3 years old; a female hound, around 4 to 6 years old; and a male brindle and white pit bull mix, about 3 to 5 years old. The Goochland Animal Shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The shelter hours Thursday through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

Vandals hit church cemetery By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Members of Goochland’s Second Union Baptist Church have been left to deal with a significant clean up after vandals knocked over dozens of headstones in their church cemetery last Wednesday night. According to Goochland Sheriff Jim Agnew, investigators still don’t know who committed the vandalism, which involved prying up or kicking over at least 50 markers. Vivian Anthony arrived at the cemetery, located on Hadensville Fife Road, to find that her mother Katherine Glover’s headstone had been pushed off its base. The church has surveillance cameras that show a white sedan in the parking lot around the time they think the crime occurred, but Agnew said that is all they have to go on. To Agnew, the crime is as ugly as it is pointless. “There’s just no reason for this,” he said. “It’s just mean-spirited vandalism.” Agnew said there was no further damage to the headstones, and that most are likely reparable. Anyone with any information about the vandalism at Second Union Baptist Church is asked to call the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 556-5349.

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College News Courtney Rene’ Jones, a 2011 graduate of Goochland High School, received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, from Virginia Union University at the university’s 117th commencement ceremony on May 7. Jones was recently inducted to the Gamma Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. She is the daughter of Cheryl Snead-Holmes of Manakin-

Sabot and ated on the late Sunday, Gerald C. May 8, Jones of from HampAmelia; den-Sydney stepdaughCollege with ter of Garry a Bachelor Jones Holmes; of Art in Yuen and the Economics. granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. He was a member of Omicron Edward Snead of Manakin- Delta Epsilon, completed the Sabot. Warren W. Hobbie Program in Business Ethics, and was Nick Wah Fai Yuen gradu- elected to the Academic Honor

Society. Yuen also studied abroad for two semesters, once in China and once in Oxford, England. He is the son of Carla and John Yuen of Manakin-Sabot. Scott C. Leabough of Oilville was among the 261 students to receive diplomas during Averett University’s May 7 Commencement, which was held at its E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic

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School Board continued from >1 students who identified as transgender ahead of everyone else’s rights. One speaker suggested that there was little difference, from a policy standpoint, between a young person who said they felt they’d been assigned the wrong gender and one who said they felt like a dog. “Feelings come and go,” she said, “and nature has made

Budesky continued from >1 look forward to working with each and every one of you.” Board Chairman Robert Minnick said Budesky’s manner during the initial interview process was something that impressed him right away. “He’s very even-tempered, calm and professional,” said Minnick, adding that Budesky’s extensive background in many areas of local government also helped distinguish him in the initial pool of about 40 applicants for the position. “He’s really a good fit for us,” said Minnick, “but we also wanted to make sure that we had someone who would fit well in the community.” Minnick noted that

this very easy for you…we need to celebrate being a man or a woman—we don’t need a third gender.” Speaking on behalf of the board, school board chairman Kevin Hazzard said that he viewed the matter as a public safety issue, and that the county school board did not intend to embrace the federal guidelines. District 3 representative John Lumpkins said he was not in favor of the guidelines, and

was interested to see how other nearby localities will respond. “It’s troublesome in so many ways,” Lumpkins said. “It’s not something we can afford to ignore.” As both Hazzard and District 4 representative Beth Hardy noted, Goochland school officials have previously handled sensitive situations involving students’ needs on an individual basis, taking care to maintain an appropriate level of privacy.

“Our policy really is to be adaptive and protect the safety of our students first,” said Hazzard. He added that the board does not intend to “take the lead” in defying the federal guidelines — which are not legally binding — and will proceed with caution. “We’ll stick together as a community and we’ll do the right thing,” Hazzard said. “I think we can handle it in a positive way and set an example.”

Budesky’s significant financial and budget experience will help the county maintain its AAA bond rating and excellent financial reputation that the county has built over the past six years. Budesky, who began his local government management career as a department head in Washington County, Maryland, also served as County Administrator of New Kent County from 2005-2009 before being named Executive Director of the Virginia’s Worker’s Compensation Commission. He also brings city management experience from Hagerstown, Maryland and Manassas to his new position in Goochland County. In Hanover County, Budesky is responsible for oversight of

the Department of Finance and Management Services, including Budget, Accounting, Purchasing, and Payroll, Information Technologies, Internal Audit, the Assessor’s Office, and General Services. These departments provide services and functions that preserve Hanover’s AAA bond rating, including the County’s $400 million annual County budget and Capital Improvement Plan. He has also been directly involved in developing and implementing major County projects and initiatives in collaboration with other county personnel, community organizations, and other governmental agencies; directing and facilitating countywide strategic planning initiatives; and, serving as a liaison with Hanover

County Public Schools and the County’s Constitutional Officers. Budesky has served as Hanover’s Deputy County Administrator since July 1, 2013. Budesky holds a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice degree from Edinboro State University and a master’s Degree in Public Administration from Virginia Tech. He is an International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) Credentialed Manager and a member of the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA). He has also is a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, the LEAD program at the University of Virginia and serves as a member of several community organizations in Hanover County.

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Obituaries HANNAH ANDERSON Hannah Louise Cox Anderson, 79, of Maidens, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, June 12. Hannah was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Cox; nine brothers, Fred, Nelson, Caleb, Edward, Matthew, Robert, John, Henry, Preston Sr.; and one sister, Emma Jane. Hannah leaves to cherish her loving memory a husband, Joseph Curtis Anderson; four sons, Jefferey Anderson, Deacon C. Jerome Anderson (Audra), Jerry Anderson Sr., Shawn Anderson; and one daughter, Nicole Preston (Cornelius); one sister, Lucy E. Lewis; two sisters-in-law, Avis Taylor and Lelia Cox; two brothers-in-law, Douglas Anderson (Beatrice) and Bernard Anderson ( Doris); 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two devoted nieces, Joan Cox and Joyce Powell (Walter); and a host of other nieces, nephews,

cousins and friends. Viewing was held Thursday, June 16, at Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland. A funeral service was held at the First Union Baptist Church in Crozier on Friday, June 17, by the Rev. Frank Lomax III. Interment followed at the Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery.

led to a long career at Woodson’s Taxidermy. A memorial service was held at Battery Park Christian Church in Richmond on Tuesday, June 14, officiated by Rev. Rachel Woodall, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

GEORGE DUKE George Stuart Duke, 71, of Goochland, passed away peacefully at home June 8. He was born Oct. 6, 1944. To cherish his memories, George leaves his wife, Sandra Ward Duke of 43 years; daughters, Whitney D. Kendrick and Saward D. Nuckolls; grandchildren, Anna Kendrick, Madison Nuckolls and Ethan Kenney; and sisters, Audrey D. Heckman and Brenda D. Cave. George was greatly loved and he will be sorely missed by all. He loved the outdoors and spent a lifetime hunting and fishing. This

GERALDINE EPPS Geraldine Epps, 64, of Goochland, departed this life June 9. She was preceded in death by one son, Steve Epps. She is survived by one daughter, Hope Robinson; one son, Leon Epps; seven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren; one sister, Mary V. Epps; two brothers, Moses and Joseph Epps; one aunt, Martha; Thompson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Tanya Epps; one sister-in-law, Thelma Epps; and other relatives and friends. Remains rested at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral

Home. Funeral services were held on June 14 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. RICHARD JOHNSON Mr. Richard Burke Johnson, 83, died on June 14, at his home in West Point, after a long illness in the company of his family. Mr. Johnson was born in Richmond and in early childhood lived in Waverly and Richmond. His parents, Richard Bell and Ruth Sinclair Crismond Johnson, moved to West Point, where Mr. Johnson lived for much of his adult life. Mr. Johnson is survived by his remarkable wife, friend and confidant, Lou Weston Elam Johnson, who graciously gave his life many fun-filled, interesting and fascinating years. His two sons, Richard Burke Johnson Jr. and Taylor Randolph Johnson, live in Irvington, Va. and Goochland County, Va. respectively, with his grandchildren, Weston Burke Johnson, Christian Taylor Johnson, Aline Gill Johnson, Virginia Isabel Sinclair Johnson and Neena Frances Johnson who, throughout his later life, have always been a special joy to him and of whom he was most

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proud. Mr. Johnson graduated from the West Point schools and Virginia Tech with a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the German Club, of which he was president. He leaves with memories of Virginia Tech, and of three of its institutions which influenced much of his later life, the German Club, Dr. William L. Sandidge and Mr. John Peterman. Mr. Johnson and family spent many happy and memorable years in Norfolk, where he was employed by Norfolk Newspapers and formed his own advertising business. While there, he was a member of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and The Norfolk Assembly and a vestry member of the Church of The Good Shepherd. After leaving Norfolk, the Johnson family moved to West Point to join the York Supply Co. Inc., where he served as vice president and president for some 33 years. He also served as president of the West Point Chamber of Commerce, was a former president of the Virginia Building Materials Assoc., and was a member of the West Point Town Council, serving 14 years as Councilmember, Vice Mayor and Mayor. Along with his wife, he was a Board Member of Old St. John’s Restoration Association for many years. He and Lou enjoyed many, many pleasant hours in the homes of their friends in Norfolk and Richmond and as a member of the Souixante Plus and Societe de Cuisine. Pleasant too were happy years as a member of the CCIA in South Bristol, Maine, enjoying island picnics with family and friends on his boat, Turtle. Mr. Johnson was a member of The Order of First Families of Virginia, The Jamestowne Society, serving a term as Councilor, and The Sons of the American Revolution in

the Commonwealth of Virginia. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 18, at Old Saint John’s Episcopal Church in West Point. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made the Old Saint John’s Restoration Association, P.O. Box 976, West Point, Va. 23181. Tributes can be posted at www.vincentfh.com. JEAN KEITH Jean Rock Keith passed away peacefully on June 14, at her Goochland County home, after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 40 years, Francis Jeff Keith; five daughters, Diane Mill Barnes, Debra Mill, Donna Mill Bishop, Sharon Mill Morris, Cathy Mill Ruppe; and a son, Eugene Landrum Mill; four stepchildren, Anne Keith Minter, Nancy Keith, Linda Jager and Jeffery Keith; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family received friends on Wednesday, June 15, and services were held Thursday, June 16 at Smyrna Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society. JACOB LANE JR Jacob H. Lane Jr., 54, of Rockville, departed this life on June 11. He is survived by his wife, Donna Faye Lane; daughter, Jennifer Apple (Timothy) of Gum Spring; granddaughter, Kayla Apple; grandson, Corbin Apple; and a host of extended family and friends. Jacob was born on Sept. 15, 1961 in Goochland County, to the late Jacob Sr. and Martha Seay. The family received friends on Thursday, June 16, at the West Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, where a funeral service was held on Friday, June 17. Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. see Obituaries > 15

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Ask Fern Finding ‘serenity’ at home Dear Fern, In just a few short weeks I will be moving into a brand new home, one that I will have the opportunity to decorate from scratch. I am thrilled about this, but also a little unsure of where to start. As a career ER nurse, I know that I want my home, above all, to be a calm, welcoming sanctuary for me after a physically and emotionally draining day. I want to feel relaxed from the moment I walk in the door. The problem is that I can’t seem to figure out what kind of paint colors, furniture and window treatments to go with to get the effect that I want. I have two kids and a dog, so the “all white, cream and beige” look will not work. Can you give me a few tips on how you would approach a project like this? Dear New Homeowner, First, congratulations! Next, I say turn to the Benjamin Moore paint wheel. Between the numbers of 868 and 875 you’ll find a myriad of possibilities to sooth your soul, all the while creating a happy atmosphere for your family. Get samples of a few of your visual favorites and throw them on the walls to see just how they roll in the new spaces. These colors mostly fall

into the realm of soft and light- but don’t let that dissuade you. Darker wall colors show dirt also-it’s the paint finish that will save you. Go with a flat finish on the ceilings, and egg shell in the kitchen, bathroom, utility room, mud room, playroom and even kids’ bedrooms. Go with a slightly less glossy finish on the walls in common areas such as the living room, dining room, library/study, sunroom — even the master bedroom a nd guest room. Top off with an ultra-high gloss bright white on all trim in all rooms. Soft whites are popular and more conservative but I recommend Benjamin Moore’s “Super White” for the trim job to keep it looking crisp and fresh forever and ever amen. With the walls being lighter you’ll have an opportunity to layer on darker contrasting colors and fabrics in the curtains and furniture, which is also a more practical route for wear and tear. For example, a charcoal grey couch will hide dirt and plays well with Benjamin Moore’s “Pearl Gray,” “Mountain Mist,” “Pearl River,” “Blue Veil,” or any of their neighboring wall colors within the numbered range I’ve suggested above. Dark gray or today’s ever popular “greige” textured curtains will nicely offset walls painted in my offered range of agreeable hues. Washable, slipcov-

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ered chairs in fun fabrics of your choice with coordinating accent pillows on the couch will keep your spaces practical and cheerful all the way. By having such a neutral backdrop, you’ll be afforded the freedom of switching out pillows inexpensively, introducing different styles and colors down the road as your taste changes or your children and the dog wear them out — whichever comes first! Hobby Lobby has a generous selection of pillow slipcovers to meet varying tastes. To accessorize the walls, personalize with a calming series of black and white photos. Or, for a more upbeat vibe, collect multicolored frames and display artwork by your children. Be sure to have plenty of low light distributed in these rooms by way of floor lamps and table lamps. Put all overhead lights on dimmers and you will be able to control the light and maintain a soft glow in the evenings or on bleaker days. This soft light will create that spa mood you are so craving. After a long day “at the office,” I assure you coming home will feel good every time. Happy decorating! Mrs. Smith-Cole is a wife, mother (of three), interior designer and active member in the Goochland Woman’s Club. Have a question for Fern? Send it to editor@goochlandgazette. com.

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‘Bathroom’ ire makes sense, but shouldn’t drown out discussion By Roslyn Ryan Editor

Of all the strange things that 2016 has brought forth thus far — and there have been quite a few — perhaps none have been more unexpected, more positively odd, that the so called “bathroom bill” debates. Before we go any further, a few quick qualifications: I am not transgender. I have no transgender family members (that I know about), or trans-

Sadly, civil dialogue about this issue seems difficult to find these days. There is a lot of yelling, but not a lot of talking. gender friends (at least not any who have chosen to confide in me such information). In short, the only ways I can relate to those who identify as transgender is as a Christian and as a human being.

And, from those two standpoints, I’m going to choose acceptance. I choose acceptance mostly because there seems to be too much intolerance in the world these days, but also because it just makes more sense. A man who identifies as a woman — or vice versa — isn’t someone I can pretend to totally understand. But they are still human beings -- they aren’t identifying as a fire engine, or a horse, or an egg salad sandwich. We can still find something to talk about over lunch. Sadly, actual civil dialogue about this issue seems difficult to find these days. There is a lot of yelling, but not a lot of talking. What concerns me most, especially when it comes to the bathroom debate in public schools, is the fury that seems to blaze up whenever the topic is broached. In the last 40 years alone, we have eradicated polio, invented the internet, and landed a rover on Mars. And yet the task of figuring out who uses what bathroom see Bathroom bill > 7

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Letters to the Editor School Board must work to protect the privacy of all students Editor’s note: The following is an open letter originally addressed to the Goochland County School Board: Dear Honorable Kevin Hazzard, Chair of the Goochland County School Board, and Members of the Goochland County School Board, I am contacting you to ask that you fully consider how the Goochland County Public Schools will respond to the federal guidance document that states that all bathrooms, showers, locker rooms and other private facilities be opened to students of all genders. These guidelines even require that male and female students be allowed to share hotel rooms on school trips! This issue is about protecting the privacy of all of our students regardless of their sexual orienta-

tion. However, it does not work when we are being mandated to allow a practice that violates the privacy rights of a vast majority of our students. It is illogical and impractical that all students of any gender be forced to use the bathroom or shower or locker room with students of another gender. There must be a better way and I believe that our local school board is fully capable of making these decisions in a thoughtful and equitable way on a case-by-case basis. We do not need or want a federal directive to tell us how to make these decisions in Goochland County. Please reject this guidance document and adopt a policy that prevents access to all facilities that do not correspond to the student’s biological sex. Thank you,

Those who attacked church cemetery must be brought to justice

Dear Editor, The recent vandalism of more than 50 graves at Second Union Baptist Church Cemetery in the western end of the county needs to engage the entire community in rejecting this heinous and senseless act which besmirches the fundamental character of our county. The criminals who perpetrated this act need to be brought to legal justice and the community as a whole needs to express its total rejection of this kind of behavior. The kind of individuals who require the darkness of night to express some primitive drive that undermines the very character of what is a great and caring community need to be completely rejected. This is not the first time this Church has Susan Lascolette been vandalized but this last cowColumbia, Virginia see Letters > 7

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threatens to rend the fabric of society beyond repair. Please don’t misunderstand me: given the choice between Option A: Put your child in what you perceive to be harm’s way, or Option B: Make sure someone else’s child feels comfortable using the bathroom, any parent who chooses the former should have his or her head exam-

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Recent graduate serves as example for young people Dear Editor, Master Chelston Freeman has been a member of First Baptist Church, ManakinSabot for his entire life. When I first met Chelston he was seven years old and he had already been baptized. From the time he could talk, Chelston enjoyed singing. He started singing with our pee wee choir, and later he advanced to our youth choir, and at the age of 15 Chelston sung with our Adult choir, the Voices of First Baptist. But his work in the church did not end with the choirs. Every quarter, our Youth Department sponsored a program called “Rocking for Jesus.” At times there could be more than 20 children under 10 with us for this overnight stay within the walls of our church. When the director of this program would ask for assistance, Chelston would be the first to volunteer his time. Chelston was also a member of our Young Adult Usher board

easily defeat any attempts at inappropriate behavior — male students could not, for example, “throw on a dress” for a day and invade the girls’ locker room — and school officials’ retain the authority to prevent misuse of those policies. Parents who read the federal government’s recent guidelines for schools as a ringing endorsement of unisex locker rooms have a right to feel as if their own rights

and, at the age of 16, Chelston expressed how he felt a calling upon his life. Under the guidance of our associated minister, Rev. Barbara Green, Chelston began his ministerial training. It wasn’t long after he expressed his calling that Chelston began to receive speaking engagements. One of his speaking engagements was held at Jerusalem Baptist where the Baptist Ministers Conference of Goochland would hold their annual Martin Luther King Birthday celebration. There he was the youth speaker and, it goes without saying, he brought down the house--the church family was extremely proud of him.

The family of First Baptist Church-Manakin is not at all surprised that when Chelston isn’t working or playing football or starring in a school play, you can find him at church, serving the people of God in what capacity that he can. Therefore, when we heard that he had joined the United States Armed forces, all that we could do was to give this young man a standing ovation for wanting to serve his country. It is therefore, our prayer that the words which we have expressed in sharing with you the characteristics of this young man will continue to allow God to open doors for him, for we believe that God is about to do a new thing in the life

are being tossed aside. It isn’t fair to suggest that our own cultural norms or our deeply held religious beliefs have no place in the conversation. There has to be respect on both sides. But, if we are going to figure this one out, we need to avoid falling victim to misinformation and mass hysteria. Talking about this is good. Screaming about it is pointless.

of Chelston Freemen. He has beaten the odds, coming from a single parent home. I am not aware of any problems that his schools may have had and

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Virginia Writers Group holding meeting July 16 Are you a writer who enjoys getting to know other writers? If so, an upcoming library event may be just what you’ve been waiting for. The Virginia Writers Club will be having a Meet and Greet get together of area writers from Charlottesville to Richmond from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on July 16, at the Goochland

Library in the Multipurpose Room. All ages are welcome from teenager to seniors. The library is located at 3075 River Rd West in Goochland. See Richmondwriters.org for more information, call Susan Schwartz at (804) 804-3891013, or email Ncc17lu@aol. com.

I am not aware of any major problems that his mother may have had and for this, Chelston deserve our praise.

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While most of the thousands of Goochland residents who had lost power during a powerful June 16 storm had seen power restored by Tuesday, at least 400 were still waiting. And even though the lights may be back on for many, cleaning up the mess left behind may take weeks. At Goochland resident Laurie Dove’s home on Poorhouse Road, an 85-foot tree came crashing down, narrowly missing her house and leaving a crater large enough to park a truck inside. Carolyn Phillips, who

lives on Chapel Hill Road, had hundred-year-old trees from her neighbor’s property fall on her car and block her driveway. Like many others, Phillips questions the official determination that a tornado did not touch down in the county. “We do not think it was straight line winds as it twisted trees together,” she said. Despite facing the arduous task of cleaning up, Phillips said she was thankful for the quick work of power crews. “Our electricity was out until early Sunday morning and we are so grateful for the people who got it back up and running again,” she said.

Wednesday, June 22 A high energy movement and music program led by instructors from The Dance Company will be held at 11 a.m. for all ages at the Goochland Branch Library. Audience participation will be encouraged for fun and fitness. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Photo by Laurie Dove

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Branch Library. This program will offer a chance to check-in with the county’s Elementary School librarians and get a treat from the KONA ICE truck! Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information.

Friday, July 1 Family Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library are held at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

First Friday Films will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 4:30 6:30 p.m.Movie fans are invited to bring the whole crew for a great movie on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 Monday, June 27 or visit the library at 16600 Antioch Baptist Church, Pouncey Tract Road for more will be having its second information. annual youth revival starting nightly at 7 p.m. until June Monday, July 4 29. The speaker will be Rev. The Goochland RecreaDr. Carolyn Clark of Victory tional Center will be hostTabernacle Baptist Church ing its annual Fourth of July in Richmond. The church is Celebration from noon to 6 located at 4712 River Road p.m. Highlights will include West in Goochland. the Gospel Music Workshop of American Goochland Chapter Thursday, June 30 and Vicinity. Raffle tickets are Summer Reading Check-in being distributed for a donawill take place from 5:30 to see Calendar > 9 6:30 p.m. at the Goochland

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tion starting off at $2 for a grand prize of $1000. This event will also feature plenty of food, music and fun, with other attractions and activities to include a bake sale and silent auction. There is still time to become a vendor, and tables are $20 (no food items please). For more information, contact Ellen Johnson, Events Coordinator for Goochland Recreation Center, at (804) 784-4358. Those interested in morning games and activities for young children and teens should contact Yvette McDermott Thomas, CoChairman of the event, at (804) 445-4633. For ticket information and donations of any kind (which are tax deductible), contact Jane Allen Bowles Board of Director member, at (804) 556-3946. Tuesday, July 5 The Friends of Powhatan State Park will celebrating Virginia State Parks’ 80th anniversary and Powhatan State Park’s 3rd anniversary with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Powhatan State Park picnic shelter by the playground, located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, in Powhatan. This event will feature dinner, door prizes, cake, and the opportunity to learn more about The Friends of Powhatan State Park and the group’s mission to help grow the area’s newest state park. Tours of the new campground will be provided to anyone purchasing an annual Friends’ membership. Parking for the event is $3. For more information and to RSVP, email friendpowhatansp@ gmail.com or call Mary Anna Wilcox at (804) 598-2901. For more information about the park visit http://www.dcr. virginia.gov/state-parks/powhatan

Juggler Jesse Joyner will perform at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library at 11 a.m., offering a highly skilled performance full of wonderful surprises and humor. He juggles! He rides a unicycle! He juggles while riding a unicycle! It’s a balancing act you have to see to believe. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Joyner will visit the Goochland Branch Library at 1:30 p.m. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Thursday, July 7 Storytimes at the Goochland Branch Library are as follows: Toddler, 10 a.m., for children 2 years old (with parent); Preschool, 10:30 a.m., for children 3-5 years old; and Mother Goose, 11:30 a.m., for children 6-24 months (with parent). Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information. Friday, July 8 Family Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library are held at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Saturday, July 9 Crafty kids will have the chance to create a one of a kind tote bag inspired by retro video games like Pac-Man Donkey Kong, and Frogger at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 3 - 4 p.m. This program is for kids age 11-18 and pizza will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

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American Legion Post 201’s Korey Singh hits for contact against Mechanicsville Post 175 on June 16 at Hanover High School. Post 201 had opportunities, but lost in a weather-shortened game 10-0.

Issues plague Post 201, lead to two-game losing skid By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

After American Legion Post 201’s opening season win, the team was unable to find the winning formula in its two games this week. The team fell 9-4 to Lakeside 125 on June 13 and 10-0 to Mechanicsville Post 175 on June 16. The game against Post 175 was called early due to the storms that were coming into the area. “175 is a talented team,” Post 201 coach Eric Mead wrote in an email. “If

you are going to beat them, you have to pitch and hit with them. We just didn’t do a very good job with either.” Post 201 loaded the bases in the bottom of the first inning, but the Mechanicsville defense was able to get out of the jam. Post 175 quickly responded by putting some runs on the board. It started with Canon Lambert doubling off Post 201 starter Hunter Langston and then Brandon Crosby reached on a misplayed groundball by Post 201’s shortstop. Will Strong made his presence

known by drilling an offering to centerfield, which hopped over the wall, scoring two runs after Crosby had stolen a base during Strong’s at bat. After Post 201 left a runner on in the top of the second inning, Post 175 exploded in the bottom of the second. Tyler Blaum and Chip Granderson had back-to-back singles, followed by Justin Bishop reaching on an error to lead the bases with no outs. Aaron Saunders came to the plate and knocked in two runs with a single of his own to make it 4-0. Post 201 brought in relief pitcher

Brian Fitch, who issued a walk to the Lambert. Bishop, Saunders and Crosby would also score in the inning to make it 7-0 after two innings. Post 201 tried to respond in the top of the third inning. Jacob Talley led the frame off with a single, followed by Logan Allen beating out an infield single and Korey Singh reached on a single to load the bases with no outs. But, the Post 175 defense stood tall and forced two strikeouts and a fly out to right field to get out of the inning

with no runs scored. “We had several opportunities with runners in scoring position with less than two outs, but we were not able to produce,” Mead wrote. “You know we just have to be aggressive at the plate. We watched a lot of good pitches and had to battle from down in there count. You can’t be there against 175 pitching. You have to jump on the good pitches they give you.” Granderson would score in the bottom of the third inning after he

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Legion continued from >11 worked a walk. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Lambert led the inning off with a double, and then Crosby got aboard with a walk. After Hayden Moore moved the pair over with a sacrifice bunt, Austin Morris brought them home with a single for the final 10-0. The top of the sixth inning ended with three consecutive strikeouts from Powhatan 201 and then the lightning was too close to continue the game and it was called. The game on June 13 was about the fourth and fifth innings, when the 201 defense gave up seven runs to Lakeside. “I felt like we came out a little flat and didn’t really get going until late in the game,” Mead wrote. “We hit the ball all game, but didn’t really start barreling anything up until the seventh. The bottom line is that we gave up nine runs. Right now our pitchers are working from down in the count a lot.” Post 201 did mount a bit of a comeback with two runs in the top of the eighth and one in the ninth, but were unable to overcome those seven runs given up. Talley was 2 for 3 with a home run against Post 125. “We need to continue to improve making batters swing at our pitches,” Mead wrote. “With that said, we are really young in the bullpen so some of this is just learning what you can and can’t get away with at this level. I’m confident that we will continue to improve in this area as the season goes on.” Post 201 returns to action on June 25 when they host Post 361 at 7 p.m. “We are doing a lot of things right. We’ve just missed some opportunities at the last two games.,” he wrote.”

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Goochland assistant coach Bill Donati (left) speaks with some members of the Richmond Black Widows at a practice. Donati is the head coach and general manager.

Goochland assistant leading Black Widows By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

When high school and college football seasons are over and it is one of the 50 weeks of the year when the Washington Redskins aren’t occupying downtown Richmond, many in the area would think that there is a football void in the area. Those thoughts would be wrong. The Richmond Black Widows, an all-female football team are making their name known in the area as they try to make a run in the 2016 Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) playoffs. And, they have a Goochland assistant coach at the helm.

Bill Donati is the head coach and the general manager of the team. The team started when Sarah Schkeeper posted on a meet up site about starting a tackle football team in the area. The post generated enough interest to get the process rolling toward becoming organized. And then, they found Donati. “I got to be a part of it in December,” he said. “They were looking for a head coach and did some research. Some people suggested my name and we talked a few times before I finally accepted. I have some people that have coached with me over the years that came on board with me.”

Donati is no stranger to football with 35 years of coaching experience under his belt as well as some state championship rings. He got into football when he was in the Navy, as a player-coach in semi-professional ball. “When I got off active duty, I kept coaching,” he said. “I started at Trinity Episcopal with one of my old coaches, Bob Tyson. He was at Tucker when I was there. And then I just kept on going.” In fact, four of the coaches for the Black Widows have state championship rings from high school football. One such coach is Harris Diggs, a fellow Goochland assis-

tant with Donati. He said that coaching the Black Widows as opposed to teams such as the Bulldogs or Hornets is quite different. “You have adults that have never played before, for the most part,” he said. “They’re hungry and listen to everything you say. They want to please. So, it’s a pleasure to coach them.” The roster of the Black Widows is full of mostly local ladies, from Richmond and the surrounding counties. The WFA has two conferences with five divisions each in the league. The Black Widows are in the National Conference’s Northeast Region Colonial Division along with the DC

Divas, Boston Renegades, Philadelphia Phantomz and the Keystone Assault. The Black Widows were 53 this season, averaging 18.6 points per game. The team was ranked No. 1 in the WFA III classification. “I love coaching this team,” he said. ” He will travel to VUU on June 25 for the team’s playoff game against the Keystone Assault. “We’re trying to raise money for our playoff game,” he said. “If we win that, we have to have money to go up to Pittsburgh for the championship game. We have a GoFundMe and are also looking into corporate sponsorship.”

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