INSIDE Stirring up good: RES students use lemonade stand to raise funds for Christmas Mother> page 6 Volume 62, Number 39 • September 28, 2017
Oct. 7 scholarship fundraiser will honor the life of Rockville native. See page 15
For local scientist, new discoveries always await the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Short Pump, talking toys. He had agreed to meet there for an interview about his groundbreaking work in the field of polymer science, his many patents, and the numerous honors and awards he has received. But now, after patiently sharing the details of his educational and professional background for the better part of an hour, his attention has been captured by a wooden train set affixed to By Roslyn Ryan a table in the children’s section of the store. Editor It would be just perfect for his grandchildren, Here’s the scene: It’s around 11:30 a.m. on a sunny he explains, intently watching two tots play with the Sunday morning, and Dr. Munmaya K. Mishra is at trains.
With dozens of patents to his name, Manakin Sabot resident maintains passion for helping next generation
“Maybe I could make one?” he says, running a finger along the brightly painted surface of the table on which the train tracks are mounted. He chats cheerfully with the children’s father about what a wonderful toy it is, and how smart it was that the set’s designers secured the tracks to the table so kids can’t scatter them everywhere. And there you have it. If you needed a tableau that perfectly captures Dr. Munmaya K. Mishra — scientist, inventor, father — this is perhaps see Mishra > 3
Construction on Free Clinic building GHS Drama students bringing the ‘Horror’ ahead of schedule Staff could move into new facility by early 2018 By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Six months after breaking ground on a new, 20,000square-foot facility on River Road, staff and clients of Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services have a projected move-in date within their sites. According to GFCFS Executive Director Sally Graham, construction on the building, which will allow the
organization to finally bring all of its 11 programs under one roof, is actually ahead of schedule. “It’s going great,” Graham said last week, adding that the much of the drywall and interior systems have now been installed. The next few months will be focused on completing the interior work and getting the space ready to welcome GFCFS clients. A nonprofit focused on providing food, medical care and emergency shelter to Goochland residents in need, GFCS was formed see Free Clinic > 7
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Just in time for Halloween, the Goochland Drama Department will present the hit musical “Little Shop of Horrors” in three shows at the Goochland High School auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. For more information, contact Goochland High School at (804) 556-5322.