Goochland County Chamber of Commerce

GOOCHLAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2941 River Road, P.O. Box 123, Goochland, VA 23063

(804) 556-3811  Fax (804) 556-2131

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 17, 2011

CONTACTS:

Bonnie Creasy, 804-556-3811

Paul Miller, 804-784-5660

Goochland Chamber of Commerce

Honors County’s Volunteers

GOOCHLAND, Va. – The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce recently paid honor to 21 volunteers in the county.  The ceremony was held at a luncheon Nov 15 at Hermitage Country Club.

Those honored included:  Suzanne Mills, Alzheimer’s Association; Meta and Earl Potts, Goochland CASA (court appointed special advocate; Becky Lillywhite, Center for Rural Culture; Gary Cowardin, Field Days of the Past; Joe Wadle, American Legion Post 215; David Blakeney, Pamunkey Regional Library; Cindie Valentine, Goochland Christmas Mother; Howard Henley, Goochland Fire / Rescue; Godfrey Pinn and Gerald Manikus, Goochland Free Clinic &

Family Services; Ginny Olson, Goochland County Historical Society; Pam Schwartz, Habitat for Humanity; Jacqueline Eby, Meals on Wheels; Heather Browder, Goochland County Public Schools; the late Betty Salmons, Goochland Woman’s Club (posthumous recognition); Michelle Whitehurst, James River Master Naturalist; Darrel Mason, Neighbors Food Pantry; Valerie Pace, Relay for Life; Joy Kline, Rotary Club of Goochland; David Holbert, Senior Connections.

“We applaud the fine work of these individuals.  They give unselfishly of their time and talents to help improve the quality of life in our county,” said Paul Miller, the chamber’s president.

The awards and luncheon were made possible from a grant from the County of Goochland, and donations from 623 Landfill / Republic Services, Daniel’s Heating & Refrigeration Corp., Goochland Tees, Libby Clark Photography, and CMG Impression Inc.  The last such ceremony was held in 2009.

 The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of  approximately 300 businesses that conduct business in Goochland County.

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Ken Peterson
P. O. Box 54
Manakin-Sabot, VA  23103
804-784-2669
ken@peterson4supervisor.com
www.peterson4sypervisor.com

The Gold Spot
Mary Lou Lange
1390 Broad Street, Suite C
Oilville, VA  23129
708-0275
mlknits@hotmail.com
thegoldspot@comcast.com

JJ’s Fresh Seafood
Jason Cuthrall
1606 Hockett Road
Manakin-Sabot, VA  23103
804-380-1866
Jwc5786@yahoo.com

Premier Petsitting
190 Hill Point Road
Richmond, VA 23238
757-570-3419
Martha Geiger, Owner
www.premierepetsitting.com

Gregory Roberts Real Estate
3011 Skippers Ridge
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-873-0440
Gregory Roberts
www.gregoryroberts.lnf.com

Debby Winall
Arbonne International
4175 old River Trail
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-539-1787

Billy Gaulding
Care Advantage, Inc.
2987 River Road West/ Suite B
Goochland, VA 23063
804-556-2273

Russell Harper
P.O. Box 295
Oilville, Va 23129

Christy Polster
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
Catholic School
2501 Academy Rd.
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-598-4211

Lisa & Sean Thomas Pumphrey
Lickinghole Brewery
12649 Fawn Lane
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804-314-4380

Michelle Haywood
Haywood’s Grill
2495 Brooks Creek Rd.
Goochland, VA
556-6660

Stephen Clifton
Crystal Clear Water Treatment
2710 Charles City Rd.
Richmond, VA 23231
804-254-4555

Susan Lascolette

3277 Tabscott Road

Columbia, VA  23038

Jeff Cotton

Masters Collision Center

5280 River Road West

Goochland, VA  23063

804-240-1468

Wendi Mayhew

Geremy Prosise

Aflac

P. O.  2392

Mechanicsville, VA  23116

804-381-3143 or 804-892-7876

Mark Garland

CMG Impressions, Inc.

2746 Maidens Loop

Maidens, VA  23102

556-2551

Schedule of events
11:30 a.m.—Range balls
Noon—Registration and lunch
1 p.m.—Shotgun start
6 p.m.—Awards dinner

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Purpose: To benefit the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce whose mission is to promote and support county businesses. To also provide scholarships for 2011 graduating seniors at Goochland County High School.

Format: Captain’s Choice

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, individual Longest Drives (60 years and under; over 60 for men); individual Longest Drive (women); Closest To The Pin on all Par 3 holes; $10,000 Hole-in-One prizes on two Par 3 holes.

Team Entry fee (Foursome): Reduced for 2011 to $400. Includes greens fee and cart fee; lunch; dinner and beverages. All entry fees are non-refundable unless event is canceled.

 Rassawek Vineyard
6276 River Road West, Columbia, VA

SATURDAY, MAY 21 from 10 AM – 6 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 22 from 11 AM – 5 PM

http://www.rassawek.com/

• Estimated attendance – 2000 Saturday and 1000 Sunday
• Byrd Cellars and 6 other Virginia wineries
• Featuring music that highlights our rich musical heritage. Bluegrass, Old Time, Blues & Country!
• Traditional Arts & Crafts vendors such as specialty pottery, textiles, black smithing, crafts & antiques
• Antique cars and farm equipment displays
• Fishing Contests in the ponds for youth & adults
• Wholesome food vendors
• Early American homesteading demonstrations such as hearth cooking, caning, spinning & bee keeping
• Goochland 4H Club livestock show and childrens activities
• $20 per person  $35 per couple 12 and under free

Edward R. Lawton Sr. Vice President Davenport & Co.LLC Has joined our Board of Directors.

Lisa Parrish with Lisa A. Parrish & Assoc. Inc. has joined our Board of Directors. She currently serves as our Treasurer.