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Published: Jun 24, 2010 Corrections department to explore new use for Powhatan-Goochland land, facilities The Virginia Department of Corrections is exploring major changes for the 4,051 pastoral acres it owns on both sides of the James River in Goochland and Powhatan counties and the facilities it operates there. A state budget amendment introduced this year by Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan, directs the department to “prepare a long-range plan to consolidate the secure correctional facilities at the James River-Powhatan complex on the south side of the James River in Powhatan County.” Among other things, the study will look at replacement options for James River Correctional… Read more... Published: Jun 23, 2010  More birthdays for more survivors was the theme of this year’s Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors, families and friends gathered Friday evening on the track at Goochland Elementary School for the annual Relay for Life. During the Opening Ceremonies Honorary Chair Shawn Coffey spoke about her experiences with breast cancer. Coffey, who underwent a bilateral mastectomy in 2008, said she had to think hard when she was approached to speak at the Opening Ceremonies. “I kept thinking, what is my story?” said Coffey.… Read more... Published: Jun 23, 2010 Goochland County lures high-earners Once again Goochland County has been named as being among the nation’s richest places to live. Folks moving into the county in 2008 made more money than those leaving, according to a recent magazine article. This latest notice comes as a result of a May 14 Forbes Magazine article which ranks the nation’s counties by the average per capita income of people moving in. Taken from 2008 IRS data, Goochland ranks seventh in the nation in this measure of earnings of new arrivals. Average per capita income of the 1,445 new arrivals in 2008 was $64,630, according… Read more... Published: Jun 23, 2010  On December 9 a force main broke on River Road, spilling 1,000 gallons of wastewater into Tuckahoe Creek. The county thinks the pipe itself is to blame, while those involved with the installation think the line was never properly laid to begin with. Either way, one county official admits Goochland might have a real problem on its hands. And others worry the county won’t have the money to fix it. The pipes of TCSD Published: Jun 21, 2010 Goochland budget reductions take effect July 1 Goochland County leaders this month finalized the county’s budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and it includes a long list of service reductions. The county’s general fund will decline by 8.3 percent from the current fiscal year, the result of dwindling revenues and maintaining the county’s real estate tax rate at 53 cents per $100 of assessed property value. In addition to service cuts, the county has reduced its work force by 10 percent, or 15 full-time positions, and all non-public-safety employees will be required to take three unpaid furlough days… Read more... Published: Jun 16, 2010  It was a hot day last Saturday, but that didn’t keep folks from turning out for the annual Spring Thing held at the Field Day of the Past grounds in Rockville. Although the main attractions were the truck and tractor pulls scheduled for 4 p.m., the lawnmower pulls in the morning sparked considerable interest. The second Classic Car Show also drew onlookers. And there were some interesting cars to look at. Take Dave Nixon’s “rat rod.” Ostensibly a 1953 Chevrolet pick-up, it had parts from 14 different cars. “I built it with… Read more... Published: Jun 16, 2010 Goochland schools to look into ongoing odor problem Goochland School Board members voted last week to spend some money on an old problem – whenever they can get their hands on the cash to tackle it. But they declined to authorize payment for a study of electricity and energy savings, deferring action until their next meeting. First up was the ongoing odor problem at Goochland Elementary School. Goochland Superintendent of Schools Linda Underwood recommended the board approve paying up to $3,500 to Mosely Architects, pending the availability of funding. Mosely would meet with county maintenance to review existing… Read more... Published: Jun 16, 2010  The Richmond Tea Party came to Goochland last week and the response was big. Organizers booked a conference room at the Goochland library, expecting about 50-60 folks to attend. When more than 165 showed up, they moved the meeting outside to the library grounds to accommodate the crowd. It was part of the Richmond Tea Party’s plan to reach out to counties such as Goochland, Louisa and New Kent. Richmond Tea Party board member and Hadensville resident Susan Lascolette helped organize the meeting. “I’ve not been active politically before,” said… Read more... Published: Jun 16, 2010  Heather Wilckens, named this year’s Goochland County’s Teacher of the Year, is a repeater. She was named Mechanicsville Elementary School Teacher of the Year in 1997. Last week Wilckens was picked as this year’s Goochland Teacher of the Year. The choice was announced at the regular School Board meeting, where all five Goochland teachers of the year, one from each school, were recognized. “It was a tremendous honor,” said Wilckens Friday, at her first grade classroom at Randolph Elementary School, where she has taught since 2005. “I was… Read more... Published: Jun 09, 2010  On a hot, humid Friday night, almost 200 students received their diplomas on the football field at Goochland High School. After each student was provided with a welcome bottle of water pre-placed by maintenance staff (and Athletics and Activities Director Bryan Gordon) under their chairs, the soon-to-be graduates heard brief remarks from principal Francie Ball as well as Valedictorian Nathan Longest and Salutatorian Courtney Beasley. A somber note was struck when Ball presented an honorary diploma to the mother of Darius Athey, who was killed in Richmond almost one year ago. He… Read more... |
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