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Published: Dec 21, 2011 Goochlanders weigh in on Grubbs’ sentence Brenda S. Grubbs, the former Goochland County treasurer who pleaded guilty to 20 counts of embezzlement in August, was given a 40-year sentence, with 36 years suspended, by Goochland Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner Dec. 13. Grubbs embezzled about $180,000 of county money while involved with an internet scammer, making numerous wire transfers to an overseas contact. She could have been sentenced to more than 400 years, and several of the people interviewed for this story thought that serving just four years wasn’t long enough. “It’s not fair. She should… Read more... Published: Dec 21, 2011  The Goochland Chamber of Commerce has moved into its new offices in Goochland Courthouse. Located right next to Nadolski’s in Courthouse Village, the Chamber now enjoys 1,100 square feet of modern office space consisting of three offices, a foyer, conference room and kitchen. “It gives us a more professional presence in the county and allows us to better serve our membership,” said Executive Director Bonnie Creasy last week. Creasy said the current membership is about 300 but the chamber has plans to grow. “We have an aggressive goal for next year,”… Read more... Published: Dec 21, 2011 Supervisors approve legislative agenda Goochland’s Supervisors would like the Virginia General Assembly to make some changes in the job requirements for two constitutional officers. “You can drop out of the school in the eighth grade and be the treasurer of Goochland County,” said District 5 Supervisor James W. Eads during discussion of the agenda at the board’s Dec. 6 meeting. That’s something that could change if the county’s wishes are heard. As adopted, the legislative agenda asks the General Assembly “to impose minimum qualifications for the positions of 1ocal Treasurer… Read more... Published: Dec 21, 2011  Selections from the work of Goochland artist Susan Bock are being exhibited at Tanglewood Ordinary Restaurant. Bock, a specialist in hand coloring black and white photographs, has created a collection that includes more than 400 images covering the period from 1861 to 1980. Nearly three dozen are on display at Tanglewood. “The work of restoring and tinting each photograph brings an intimacy and vividness to the images,” said Bock. “It is very rewarding work, and I enjoy sharing it by making it available to the public through displays like this one.” … Read more...Published: Dec 20, 2011 Davis sentenced to five years Kwamane G. Davis of Cumberland County will spend five years in prison for the September, 2010 slaying of Dwayne Richard Hardy of Goochland. Davis, 22, shot Hardy after seeing his cousin Alvin Daniels shot in the back three times at a late night party more than a year ago in western Goochland County. Davis pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter Oct. 26, when he was originally scheduled for trial on a second degree murder charge before a plea agreement was… Read more... Published: Dec 19, 2011 Making a Difference: Goochland farmers help residents in ‘food deserts’ Over the past two years, Dominic Barrett and Steve Miles have transformed a fertile piece of Goochland County soil into a source of produce, education and inspiration for low-income, inner-city families. Shalom Farm was founded by United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond in 2008 with a goal of providing fresh, healthy food to high-poverty “food deserts” — low-income neighborhoods that do not have grocery stores — in the Richmond area. Since Barrett, 27, and Miles, 35, came aboard in 2010, the nonprofit effort has done that and more, educating those… Read more... Published: Dec 19, 2011 Grubbs’ crisis began with bizarre love connection Former Goochland County Treasurer Brenda Grubbs’ compulsive thievery of more than $180,000 in county funds was fueled by an Internet scam and her vulnerability to the charms of a man who called himself Bobby Johnson and who referred to Grubbs as “My Queen.” “I would tell the doctor to take my life but I want you in my life and I know we share a lot in common … is that true?” the Nigerian-based swindler asked Grubbs in an email in February 2010, complaining that he wanted to die, he was in so much pain from being attacked and shot by thugs. He… Read more... Published: Dec 14, 2011  Taylor Bernard Martin, 44, was arrested Monday for grand larceny by Augusta County sheriff’s deputies, where he is being held. Martin was to be arraigned by video conference Monday afternoon in Goochland General District Court. According to Goochland Sheriff James L. Agnew, Martin attempted to steal a vehicle at the Ashland Road Park and Ride adjacent to I-64 on the afternoon of Dec. 10. A friend of the vehicle owner spotted Martin, who claimed to be from a vehicle repair company. The friend managed to take a digital photo of Martin, who then fled on foot across I-64 after… Read more... Published: Dec 14, 2011  Tom Garrett is about to change jobs. In January when the General Assembly is sworn in, he will become Sen. Garrett. Garrett, who has gained a reputation of being a tough prosecutor as Commonwealth Attorney for Louisa County, has a light-hearted approach to the move. “I’m taking a cut in salary and some say a lesser job title,” he said Dec. 5. “It’s what I want. I’m anxious to serve the people of the 22nd district.” Garrett is proud of his Louisa County roots and sometime uses his home-spun humor to give the impression he is… Read more... Published: Dec 14, 2011 Goochland Cotillion raises $600 for Christmas Mother Students of Goochland Cotillion, along with their parents, donated more than $600 to the Goochland Christmas Mother Program at the third annual Holly Ball held on Saturday, December 3. “I am overwhelmed at the response of the children and parents who gave from their hearts,” said Dale Agnew, 2011 Goochland Christmas Mother. Goochland Cotillion’s Holly Ball took place at Adams International School, located on Broad Street Road in Maidens. Mothers and fathers regaled in the festivities, as they danced with their sons and daughters. The event… Read more... |
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