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Volume 61, Number 41 • October 27, 2016
ALL ABOUT AUTUMN: 10 fun fall facts to ponder. See page 8
Schardein announces retirement
Pup’s tale is one more shelter success story
Deputy administrator says serving Goochland has been “a privilege”
Landowners must have revalidation form to assessor’s office by Nov. 1 to avoid $25 penalty
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
For the second time in less than a month, Goochland County Administration employees learned they will be saying goodbye to a respected member of their team. Effective Jan. 1, Goochland’s deputy county administrator Daniel J. Schardein, III will be retiring. “It has been a real privilege to serve the citizens of Goochland County in the capacity of Deputy County Administrator for Community Development,” Schardein said last week, “and I consider it an honor to conclude my public service career here in this wonderful county.” Schardein has served as deputy county adminSchardein istrator for over four years, joining Goochland County in May of 2012. Prior to coming to Goochland, he served for over 25 years in Loudoun and Stafford Counties, focusing on community development. “I certainly hope my years of previous experience working in several of the highest growth communities in Virginia proved beneficial during my time here in Goochland see Schardein > 3
Land Use deadline looming
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Goochland County assessor Mary Ann Davis is on a mission. With the recently adopted requirement that all residents taking advantage of the county’s Land Use program must have their participation in the program revalidated annually, Davis and her staff are out to make sure that no landowner who wants to stay in the program is left behind. To that end, they have sent out multiple notices — printed on bright orange paper — by mail, explaining to residents that they must revalidate by Nov. 1 or face a $25 penalty. They have appeared at recent Town Hall meetings, and held a forum so that any landowners with questions or concerns could receive immediate answers. Davis says their efforts appear to be working: of the 2,000 parcels currently in land use, the office has received around 1,300. “It’s good,” said Davis, “and I’m glad we did get those, but we
Once forgotten, dog now at home with local family By Roslyn Ryan Editor
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s the Coordinator for the Goochland County Animal Shelter, Julie Lawrence has become accustomed to seeing stray animals suffering from disease or injuries. But last August, when a deputy brought in a 5-month old puppy that had been found wandering in the county, Lawrence admits even she was taken aback by what she saw. see Shelter > 3 Contributed photo
Allen Deane and his family’s new pet, Chopper, pose for a photo at the county animal shelter.
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