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Powhatan, Virginia
The hometown paper of Evelyn H. Moore
Vol. XXVII No. 40
October 16, 2013
Powhatan supervisors support RAMPO change See 2A
Food, Friends and Fun Powhatan seniors enjoy annual picnic hosted by Parks & Recreation
See 5A
Library book sale on Oct. 24 See 6A
Return to normalcy Family getting back to routine one year after devastating fire By Ben Orcutt News Editor
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By Ben Orcutt
elinda Crotts thought that Oct. 1 – the oneyear anniversary of the fire that destroyed her family’s home on Old Buckingham Road – was going to be a rough day. “I was very grateful,” said the 36year-old mother of six. “I figured that I would be upset. I figured I would be just kind of down and I wasn’t. I thought about my kids a lot [on Oct. 1]. I thought about people that have less than what we have. I really was grateful all day. “It could have been a one-year anniversary that I had lost one of my children. It could have been a oneyear anniversary that I had lost two of my children. Unfortunately it happens [to] other people and I’m sitting here worried about my wedding dress or I’m worried about my pictures or I’m worried about things that they’re sentimental to me, but nothing is more important than my children.” The fortunate thing for the Crotts family was that no one was home when the blaze occurred between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on Oct. 1 of last year. A mail carrier, Crotts said it was her day off and she was running errands. Her husband Stephen, 37, was at work and five of their children – Austin, 15; Justin, 13; Madison, 10; Stephen, 9; and Dottie, 5 – were in school, while the youngest – 4-yearold Jordan – was with a babysitter. She was contacted by the fire
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Middleton sentenced to 23 months
Melinda Crotts is grateful that none of her family members were killed or injured as the result of an Oct. 1, 2012, fire, at left, that destroyed their home on Old Buckingham Road. Shown are, in the photo above, from the top, she and four of her six children – Stephen, 9; Madison, 10, Dottie, 5; and Jordan, 4 – relax at their new home that was built on the same site.
A Chesterfield County man was sentenced last week in Powhatan County Circuit Court to 23 months of incarceration after pleading guilty to charges resulting from a May crash on U.S. 60 in Powhatan that claimed the lives of three of his sisters. Jerry B. Middleton, 53, of the 3000 block of Holridge Street in Chesterfield, pleaded guilty to three counts of involuntary manslaughter and no contest to one count of driving under the influence, second offense within five years. Judge Paul W. Cella accepted a plea agreement fashioned by Powhatan Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert B. Beasley Jr. and Richmond defense attorney Kevin D. Purnell. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Middleton was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each of the voluntary manslaughter charges, with all time suspended but one year, 10 months and 10 days. On the DUI charge, he was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with all but a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 Middleton days suspended. Cella said that state sentencing guidelines recommended a range of punishment from one year and 11 months to five years and two months, with the midpoint three years and six months of incarceration. The maximum punishment for each of the felony voluntary manslaughter charges is 10 years in prison and the maximum punishment for DUI second offense within 5 years, a misdemeanor, is 12 months in jail, with a mandatory minimum of 20 days, Cella said. Middleton will lose his driver’s license for three years and must pay a $500 fine as well, Cella added. Middleton is a former chief deputy with the Richmond Sheriff’s Office. In his evidential summary, Beasley said the crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. on May 4 when Middleton ran off the right side of U.S. 60 East just west of Batterson Road and the 2002 Lexus he was driving struck a tree, killing Middleton’s three sisters Shirley M. Smothers, 73, of the 1000 block of Andros Road, Richmond, was not wearing a seat see Middleton page 4A
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Deep Meadow Correctional Center open house Oct. 17 Deep Meadow Correctional Center has scheduled an open house for tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for the community to see the good things that are going on at Deep Meadow. In addition to Deep Meadow, the event is being sponsored by the James River Work Center and the Community Advisory Board. Light refreshments will be served. Deep Meadow Correctional Center is located at 3500 Woods Way, State Farm, Va. 23160. For more information call Deep Meadow at (804) 598-5503 or Carson Tucker at (804) 598-2213.
VDOF offers tips for motorists to find fall color off the beaten path As cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves on the trees begin to change color, visitors come from near and far to admire Virginia’s autumn splendor. Foresters with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) have developed local scenic driving tours as an alternative to well-known and well-traveled locations. “Fall is a wonderful time of year to come out and enjoy and experience the outdoors,” said Jack Kauffman, a VDOF forester in Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. “Although you can see seasonal leaf color in your neighborhood or park, travelers looking for the ‘undiscovered gems’ all over Virginia may find those gems in our tours.” The self-guided driving directions offer spectacular views in some of our most picturesque countryside. Scenic driving tours are listed for the following areas: Charlottesville and Culpeper Area: counties of Greene and Madison Harrisonburg area: counties of Rockingham and Shenandoah Lexington area: Bath County Roanoke area: counties of Bedford, Craig and Franklin Staunton area: Highland County To learn more about the fall foliage season in Virginia, and access or print driving directions, visit dof.virginia. gov/fall/.
Cooperative Extension seeks input for Powhatan Community Survey Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Powhatan Office plans for future programming based on the needs of Powhatan County residents. We seek your input and ask you to complete the survey (link below) to help us assess our community’s needs as they relate to youth, family, agriculture, natural resources and community development over the next 3-5 years. Please submit this survey by November 1. https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry. jsp?id=1380733279600
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QU OT E S O F T H E W E E K “All is well and we’re all happy and our life is put back together. We’ll never forget that day, but I think we learned from it and we’re truly blessed.”
“I enjoy the bingo and walking around and getting different information and the food. It’s delicious.” Powhatan County resident Leola Barnes, 94, on the annual Senior Picnic at Fighting Creek Park sponsored by the Powhatan County Parks and Recreation Department.
Wanda Crotts, on the one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed her family’s home on Old Buckingham Road.
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“The family of Vernon Poe would like to thank so many people for their kindness in our time of sorrow. Vernon loved Powhatan County and its people. He believed in our law enforcement of which he was a part of for many years and he loved his family dearly.” The family of Vernon Poe on the kindness shown to them in the wake of his tragic death on Sept. 29. See page 8A
Powhatan supervisors support RAMPO change By Ben Orcutt
:Robert A. Crum Jr., executive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, addressed the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 about proposed changes to the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization that allocates federal funding for regional transportation needs throughout the area.
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All of Powhatan County should be eligible to request transportation funding from the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, according to members of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors. During the Board of Supervisors’ Oct. 7 meeting, Robert A. Crum Jr., executive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, made a presentation to the panel regarding four proposed changes to RAMPO that are scheduled for a vote at RAMPO’s Nov. 7 Board of Directors meeting. RAMPO’s primary mission is to distribute $24 million annually in federal funding for regional transportation projects within the jurisdiction of its membership, which consists of the town of Ashland, the city of Richmond, and Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan counties. The recommendations the RAMPO membership will consider on Nov. 7 include expanding the use of the group’s consent agenda to make meetings more efficient; transform the membership to a majority of elected officials who are the primary decision makers in the region; to eliminate confusion by changing the name to the Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization; and to expand the study area to include the entire Richmond region, which currently excludes portions of Charles City, Goochland, New Kent and Powhatan counties from funding eligibility. It is the later recommendation that drew the most attention from Powhatan Supervisors. “To me, I think one major issue is the confusion that people have about why they’re two different maps of the Central Virginia area – one called the RRPDC boundaries and the other called the MPO boundaries.” said District 5 Supervisor Carson Tucker,
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who represents Powhatan on the RAMPO Board of Directors and whose district along with District 4 are ineligible for RAMPO funding. “I think that somebody had made the comment about simplicity in policy is the best way to go,” Tucker added. “It seems to me that it would be best to have the two districts congruent of one another. Secondly, we’re not asking for special treatment. We’re asking for recognition that in certain extraordinary cases at least our need ought to be able to be considered by the MPO and of course the best example of that is indeed the entrance to the [Powhatan State Park], which was [not] included for consideration for funding simply because it’s outside of the MPO boundary.” David Williams, who represents District 1 on the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors and is chairman of the RAMPO Board of Directors, spoke in a similar vein. “What we’re saying is, we just want to be able to have in the case of like a park, a situation like that when it comes up, just to be considered to be evaluated as part of this process [of funding high-priority projects] and that’s it,” Williams said. Williams is maintaining a positive attitude as the Nov. 7 vote approaches.
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“I’m always optimistic, particularly by the fact that the executive committee, which had representation from the nine jurisdictions, were in agreement [and] we had consensus on all four of those initiatives bringing them forward to the full MPO committee for consideration,” he said. “I think these are good initiatives. I think they’re good not for only for Powhatan County but for the region most importantly as a whole.” District 4 Supervisor William E. “Bill” Melton agreed with his colleagues that allowing all of Powhatan County to have an opportunity to request funding from RAMPO is in the county’s best interest. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,” Melton said. “Again, we pay to be part of the MPO and we pay our full amount, not a partial amount. So therefore I feel like all our citizens should have an opportunity to receive transportation funds if we have a project that meets the criteria and maybe a single project, not a huge project. And again, our Comprehensive Plan really doesn’t have urbanization more in District 4 and District 5. Somewhat in my district with the Village there could be opportunities down the road and so we want to be able to tap those resources. David and I spoke about it. I think it’s a wonderful idea and I support it fully.” Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@ powhatan.com or at (804) 598-4305, ext. 19 or (804) 363-1577.
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Family story hours are held The Powhatan Moose at 10:30 a.m. at the PowhatLodge will be hosting an Library on Monday, smoke-free Bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. on the third Friday of every Library hours are Monday, month. Doors open at 6 p. Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. m. with games starting at 7 to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p. please call (804) 598-2809. m. Gaming days are held from 3-6 p.m. on the 1st and Saturday, Oct. 19 3rd Fridays of each month. The Library is closed on Sun- Poker Run at St. John Neu- The First Antioch Baptist mann Catholic Church, Church will host the first days and county holidays. If 2480 Batterson Road. Reganniversary of its pastor, you have any questions istration is scheduled for 9 Rev. Vera A. Rhyne at 3 p.m. please call (804) 598-5670. a.m. with the first bike out Rev. Dr. Gregory Beechaum The Women’s Club of Powat 9:30 a.m. and the last Sr. and his choir from Little hatan meets at 10 a.m. every bike out at 11 a.m. The enZion Baptist Church will be third Wednesday at the try fee is $20, with $10 for the guests. Dinner will be Powhatan Armory. The an extra rider. Lunch is inserved immediately followWomen’s Club handles the cluded, with burgers proing the morning worship Powhatan Clothes Closet, vided by Red Robin. There service. For more informawhich is the main source of will be a 50-50 drawing, tion, call Mischelle Bolling money for their many philwith prizes awarded at 3 at (804) 598-5453 or (804) anthropic projects such as p.m. Proceeds will benefit 221-9531. the Powhatan Rescue Squad the Haiti Kidz Foundation. and the Fire Department, All motorcycles are wel- Monday, Oct. 21 many scholarships for the come. For more informa Library family story hours students at all of the Powtion, call (804) 938-9183. (see above). The library is hatan Schools, plus many Powhatan AA meets at 8 closed on Sundays and other projects. Most of the p.m. every Saturday at county holidays. If you funds raised are put back Manakin Episcopal Church have any questions please into the county. Please call on Huguenot Trail. call (804) 598-5670. Sue Kornegay with questions at (804) 598-1014. The Christian Motorcyclists Association Powhatan Habitat for Humanity-Powchapter Living Wheels hatan holds their board meets at 6 p.m. on the third meetings at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday of each month at the third Wednesday of Company 1 Fire Station at each month. Meetings are the intersection of Old held at 1480 Anderson Buckingham Road and Highway in the offices of Mann Road. Come find out JORD Construction. what we’re doing, and where our next ride or Thursday, Oct. 17 event will be. For more in Library family story hours formation call (804) 5981834 or (804) 357-6730 or (see above). The library is (804) 512-8835. closed on Sundays and county holidays. If you have any questions please The HOPE Ministry Supper Table holds their monthly call (804) 598-5670. dinner between 3 p.m. and Powhatan AA meets at 8 5 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. The Supper p.m. every Thursday in the Table serves those in need Powhatan Village Building. and the elderly of Powhatan The Powhatan Rotary Club County. Dinners are served meets at 7:30 a.m. every at the Powhatan County Fair Thursday at the County building, 4317 Anderson Seat Restaurant Hwy. For further information and if you need trans The Powhatan Ruritan Club portation to and from the meets at 6:30 p.m. on the Fair Building, please contact third Thursday of each Mamie Scott at (804) 382month at Powhatan United 9154. Free food and fellowMethodist Church A deliship is provided. Bring a cious dinner will be served friend and/or neighbor! followed by an outstanding program and a brief The Genealogical Research meeting. We are a commuInstitute of Virginia is sponnity service organization soring a Fall Conference, dedicated to our county. “Crossing the Pond: SearchAll are welcome. For more ing England and Ireland.” information call Larry Cary The featured speaker is at (804) 598-5194. Paul Milner, noted genealogist and lecturer. This con The Powhatan Chamber of ference is designed to help Commerce luncheon takes those who want to trace place at noon on the third their families back to IreThursday of each month at land and England with inCounty Seat Restaurant. formation on research methodology used in the Awaken to Hope Al-Anon British Isles. The confermeets at 7:30 p.m. every ence will be held at 9:00 a. Thursday at St. John Neum. at Clover Hill High School mann Catholic Church. in the Forum Room. The fee for members is $45 and Powhatan Farmers Market $55 for non-members, - Roundabout Thursdays is which includes a boxed held from 4 to 7 p.m. every lunch. For more informaweek at 3835 Old Buckingtion and a registration ham Road in the Village. form, use the website: griFresh produce, beef, seava.org. food, baked goods, eggs, pottery, jewelry, soaps, wool, cut flowers and much Sunday, Oct. 20 more! For more informa The Powhatan Volunteer tion check out the website Rescue Squad Auxiliary is at thepowhatanfarmersconducting their annual market.com photo fund drive. As a way of saying “Thank You” for your support, everyone
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department about the blaze and came straight home, Crotts said. “It was fully involved,” she said. “I was just lost, dumbfounded I guess. Everything you own, everything we’ve worked our entire lives for was gone.” Jordan arrived with the babysitter just after she got to her home, Crotts said, adding that the then 3year-old saw the fire at its worst. “She still talks about it,” Crotts said. “She still talks about when her window was on fire because you could see it….To look at it going up in smoke that part of it was the hardest part for us.” While the children miss items that were in their bedrooms, Crotts said she misses more sentimental items like photos of Austin and Justin’s first haircuts and her wedding dress. “I think for the most part we’ve all recuperated from the materialistic things that we lost,” Crotts said. “It’s just amazing to me the kindness that everybody showed us out here and that’s my biggest thing I want people to realize is though we try to forget about Oct. 1st and the day our house burnt down, I’ll never forget [that] people came from hours away. I mean not just Powhatan, but hours away to say, ‘Hey, can I do
the fire started due to an electrical malfunction, Crotts said. “My family, they learned a valuable lesson,” she said. “When it was all said and done, they learned that what matters most is each other and so that to me made it all worth it.” Life for her family is returning to normal, Crotts said. “All is well and we’re all happy and our life is put back together,” she said. “We’ll never forget that day, but I think we learned from it and we’re truly blessed.” For more information about the fire and the family, visit the Facebook page “Rebuilding The Crotts Family.” Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@powhatantoday.com or (804) 598-4305, ext. 19, or (804) 363-1577.
Middleton: Man’s criminal record clean except for DUI Continued from page 1A
belt and was ejected from the left rear passenger seat and died at the scene, according to state police reports. Thelma L. Middleton, 70, of the 4000 block of Vial Road, Richmond, was in the right rear passenger seat and also was not wearing a seat belt, and died at the scene as well. Joan V. Middleton, 62, of the 6000 block of Worthington Road, Richmond, was in the front passenger seat and was wearing a seat belt, but she also died at the scene, according to the state police. Middleton’s blood alcohol level was determined to be in excess of the legal limit, Beasley said, adding that Middleton had previously been convicted in 2008 of DUI in Dinwiddie County. Middleton and his sisters were
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returning from a family function in Buckingham County when the crash occurred, Beasley said. Beasley told the court that because of the circumstances surrounding the case it was “difficult to determine what to do.” One of the reasons for agreeing to the low end of the sentencing guidelines was that he felt Middleton’s criminal history was “exemplary,” Beasley said. “Mr. Middleton has a clean record except for the previous DUI,” Beasley said. The deaths of his three sisters will haunt Middleton forever, Beasley said. “He has to wake up every morning the rest of his life knowing that he killed his three sisters and that certainly is a form of punishment in itself,” Beasley said. But, Beasley added, “We can-
not excuse Mr. Middleton’s conduct in any way, shape or form.” Imposing the low end of the sentencing guidelines strikes the proper balance, Beasley said. “We feel that this is an appropriate disposition,” he said. Purnell noted that many members of Middleton’s family were in court, including Middleton’s 98year-old father, John Middleton Jr. of Chesterfield. Middleton told the trooper who investigated the crash that he and his sisters were talking and laughing when the crash occurred, Purnell said. “He lost his three best friends,” Purnell said. “And he will carry this for the rest of his life.” Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@ powhatantoday.com or at (804) 598-4305, ext. 19 or (804) 3631577.
St. James Baptist Church Powhatan, Virginia Located on Lee's Landing Road
Christian Fellowship 2901 Jude’s Ferry Rd. Powhatan, Va
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Randy Blackwell, Pastor Pastor Elect: Shawn Dandridge, Sr. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Ministry - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer - 7:00 p.m. 4731 Bell Road, 379-8930 Powhatan, VA 23139 1659 Anderson Highway 804-598-5491
Office: 804-598-2667 Worship Service, Each Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, Each Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study, Each Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Reverend Lawrence A. Wilson, Sr., Pastor 804-379-3539
Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr.
"The church where Jesus is Alive" 9:45 a.m.-----------Sunday School 10:45 a.m.----------Prayer & Praise 11:00 a.m.----------Sunday Morning Worship Kid's Church on 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays 7:30 p.m.-----------Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
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Mondays Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Worship Wednesdays Children’s Choir 5:45 p.m. Church Supper Younger Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m. May’s Kids, TeamKID, RA’s All Youth—dinner and recreation All Youth Bible Studies Older Youth Bible Study Adult Bible Studies 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Dr. Michael Edwards, Pastor 598-3098 Ed Alexander, Minister of Music www.maymemorialchurch.org Shelley Shust, Minister of Youth Located on Rt. 13 in the Village Sheri Jordan, Minister to Children
“A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN Pastor Vera Rhyne
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Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor Praise & Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am 2095 Red Lane Road Worship 11:00 am 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Children’s Worship 11:00 am 804-598-2455 www.redlanebaptist.org Prayer Service - Wednesday 6:30 pm Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. 598-3481 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 975 Dorset Road Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. Four miles south of Flat Rock Wed. Night Classes for all ages 6:30-7:30 www.gracelandbc.org Rev. Bill Gohmert, Pastor
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anything? or ‘We’re praying for ya’ll.’ “I mean people mailed cards from New York, New Jersey – people that had experienced some of the same things that we had been through and it was amazing to me that people cared [so much].” The family moved into their new, five-bedroom modular home on Jan. 1, Crotts said, adding that their insurance didn’t cover the total cost to rebuild and to replace their furnishings and belongings. She said they rented a home in Powhatan County until their new home was finished. “If it hadn’t of been for the kindness of a lot of people helping us we would have not gotten into this house,” she said. Although no official cause was determined, authorities suspect
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Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
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Little more than the foundation remained following the Oct. 1, 2012, fire at the Crotts’ home on Old Buckingham Road.
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Powhatan Today, October 16, 2013
Powhatan seniors enjoy annual Parks & Recreation-hosted picnic News Editor
Those who attended this year’s annual Powhatan County Parks and Recreation Senior Picnic at Fighting Creek Park were treated to good fun, good food and good fellowship. “My biggest thing is the fellowship,� said 77year-old Ulysses Bell, a lifelong county resident. “Powhatan is a nice place to be.� Fellow lifelong county resident Mary Eggleston, 76, who joined Bell at one of the picnic tables at the Fighting Creek Park Pavilion, agreed that she also enjoys the fellowship at the annual senior picnic as well as making new friends. “I enjoy everything,� she said. “The food is delicious. It was a beautiful day.� The fare included hamburgers and hot dogs, with baked beans and broccoli salad along with iced tea and dessert. The sunny skies and mild weather made the picnic even more enjoyable. “Oh it’s beautiful and we didn’t have many yellow jackets,� said 72year-old Pat Condrey, a longtime county resident. Powhatan County natives Snead DeNoon, 82, and his brother, Raymond DeNoon, 87, said the highlight of the picnic for them was the food. “It’s free! It’s free!� Raymond exclaimed. The DeNoons were joined by 65-year-old
Rodger Epperson, who’s lived in the county for 25 years. This was Epperson’s first time attending the picnic and he said he had a “great time� and looked forward to coming back. Two of the oldest seniors who attended the picnic were 94-year-olds Rosetta Smothers, a lifelong county resident, and Leola Barnes, who has lived in Powhatan for five years after moving south
from New Jersey. Smothers said she had a “nice� time and Barnes spoke in a similar vein, adding that she’s attended several of the annual picnics. “I enjoy the bingo and walking around and getting different information and the food,� Barnes said. “It’s delicious.� Lynne Siewers, a program assistant for Powhatan Parks and Recreation, said the county
department has sponsored the senior picnic for the last few years. About 100 seniors attended the event, Siewers said, which also included information and screenings by Tidewater Physical Therapy, Bryant and Stratton College, and Hospice of Virginia. “It’s been great,� Siewers said of the annual senior picnic. “We usually have a very good crowd. People seem to
really enjoy it and just look for the next event. The seniors love to come out and just kind of have good fellowship. Like today, we had bingo and they loved that. We give away some prizes and so it’s just a fun time for everybody. You couldn’t ask for a better day.� Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@powhatantoday. com or at (804) 5984305, ext. 19, or (804) 363-1577.
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Rosetta Smothers, left, and Leola Barnes, both 94, enjoyed the food and fellowship at the annual Senior Picnic at Fighting Creek Park.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Family Service of Holy Communion with children’s sermon followed by 10 AM Sunday School • 11 AM Holy Communion with Choir 5:30 PM, 4th Sundays September through May, Taize Service Wednesdays 7 PM Holy Communion and Healing Service
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Powhatan Today, October 16, 2013
Dover Johnston Jr. going strong at 95 By Ben Orcutt News Editor
Dover Jefferson Johnston Jr., 95, has been a fixture on Old Buckingham Road lately as he rides his electric scooter from his home in the Scottville at Powhatan Courthouse retirement community to May Memorial Baptist Church. A lifelong Baptist, Johnston said his most recent project was to help finish the ground floor of an addition to the church. Johnston said he got “a burr in my saddle” that the addition project should be completed. “So for the last two years as long as we could get the money coming in we finished up the whole ground floor,” he said, adding that the church had a ribbon cutting recently to celebrate the occasion. Now that the project is complete, don’t expect Johnston to stop his routine scooter trips to work at the church. “Oh it’s like any old building, [there’s] always something to do,” he said. He estimates that he rides his scooter from home to work at the church one or two days a
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Dover Jefferson Johnston Jr., 95, calls his electric scooter his “chariot,” which he uses to get to May Memorial Baptist Church to do volunteer work.
week, Johnston said. “It’s a mile from here to church and I don’t have a driver’s license,”
he said, noting that his cardiologist told him earlier this year it wasn’t safe for him to drive. “If
I tried to walk I’d be too tired to do anything after I got there.” He can get to the church in about seven to eight minutes on his scooter, Johnston said, adding that he’ll keep on working as long as he’s able. “I’ve been a very fortunate individual,” he said. “I don’t have any aches or pains.” Johnston said he bought the scooter in April. “It’s my chariot,” he said. “I can go anywhere on it you can go on a bicycle. I travel the sidewalks or the bicycle routes as much as possible.” A native of Arkansas, Johnston said his father, Dover Jefferson Johnston Sr., a railroad man, moved the family to Virginia thinking there was more opportunity in the Old Dominion. When he got older, his first full-time job was as an electrician’s helper, Johnston said, adding that he went on to become a telephone lineman and then branched out into construction work and plumbing. “So I had the electrical, construction, trim, plumbing. I do it all,” he
said. “That’s the reason I work so much at church and I thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s the Lord’s house and I do what’s gotta be done.” Dr. Michael K. Edwards, the pastor at May Memorial Baptist Church, has high praise for Johnston. “Dover is a man of deep commitment to his church and provides a good example of a willingness to use one’s gifts and talents in service to God and humankind,” Edwards said. “Dover’s quiet persistence enabled May Memorial Church to complete the new addition in a timely and efficient way and because Dover did much of the work himself, the quality of the work is exemplary, probably much better if the work had been hired out to a non-member.” Johnston said he’s a Baptist through and through. “I’m a complete Baptist as far as worshipping God and [as] the Bible’s concerned,” he said. “That’s my guide.” Johnston went on to become an equipment engineer for C&P Telephone Company with stops in Portsmouth,
Norfolk, Staunton, Norton, Richmond and then Roanoke before retiring in 1975. While he never attended college, Johnston said he is a product of the school of “hard knocks.” He and his wife Audrey, 90, moved to Powhatan County in 1991 and have lived in Scottville at Powhatan Courthouse for the past seven years, Johnston said. Their family includes four sons, 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, he said. The Johnstons have been married for 72 years. Mrs. Johnston said that being able to ride his scooter to volunteer at the church has helped keep her husband going. “I think it’s been great,” she said. “It’s been his lifesaver. He’s always been able to get up and go and do what he wanted to do. I don’t know how in the world he’s done what he’s done to be truthful about it because his health has not been good now for a good while. But he’s always been one when he gets it in his head he wants to do something, if it’s possible, he’s going to do it.” So what about living to be 100? “Well, I take what the Lord gives me,” Johnston said humbly. Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@powhatantoday.com or at (804) 5984305, ext. 19 or (804) 363-1577.
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The Friends of Powhatan Public Library Book Sale is coming up soon. The sale is scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and continues Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and concludes on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paperback books will sell for 50 cents and hardback books will be priced at $1. VHS tapes and CDs also will sell for $1 and DVDs will go for $2 each. Saturday is $5 bag day. Fill a grocery-sized bag, our paper or your canvas, for only $5. The sale will be held in the large meeting room of the library, which is located at 2270 Mann Road. All profits will benefit the Powhatan Public Library. Come and support your local library! We have lots of fiction and non-fiction books: history, biographies, craft, religion, young adult, classics, children, gardening, travel and more. If you have a question or would like to help, email Joanne Fico at jsfico@aol.com or call (804) 598-8224.
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Boy Scouts Heart of Virginia Council celebrates 100 years with special camping event Contributed Report BSA Heart of Virginia Council’s 100th Anniversary Encampment, described as “a wonderful opportunity for each unit and scout to take part in a unique camping event, to participate in a variety of fun activities and to meet other scouts from the Heart of Virginia Council,” will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20, at the Richmond International Raceway parking lot on Richmond Henrico Turn-
pike, north of Azalea Avenue. Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, unit leaders, their scout families and the general public are invited to join in the weekend. The BSA Heart of Virginia Council will be celebrating 100 years, with activity stations, exhibits and displays, a trading post and entertainment. The cost is $15 per camping Cub, Webelo, Boy Scout, Venturer,
leader and family member (5 and under will be admitted free of charge). Day participants will pay $10, with 5 and under admitted free. Fees do not include meals but cover all program materials. All paying participants will receive an HOVC 100th Anniversary patch. The trading post will offer T-shirts and souvenir items. For more information, visit www.scoutingvirginia.org.
O B I T UA R I E S Barbara G. Hollandsworth Barbara G. Hollandsworth, 77, of Powhatan, entered into eternal rest Oct. 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Paul Hollandsworth; three children, Debbie Gasser (Danny) of Mechanicsville, Joy Flester (David) of White Stone, Clay Hollandsworth (Michelle) of Lakewood, Colo.; one sister, Anna Moran of Radford; four stepsisters and brothers, one half brother; five grandchildren, Julie Kora (Jack Teng), Amanda, Megan Gasser, Brain Hollandsworth and Paul Breedlove. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2013, at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services were
held Oct. 10, 2013, at 3 p.m. at May Memorial Baptist Church. Interment was at Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to May Memorial Baptist Church Youth Fund, ATTB Fund or ATTF Fund, P.O. Box 56, Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
Virginia Carolyn Weaver Virginia Carolyn Weaver, 56, of Powhatan, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2013. She is survived by one son, Christopher Weaver of Powhatan; and one granddaughter, Sahara Weaver. She was the youngest daughter of Bernard and Pearl Lent of Powhatan; she is survived by one sister, A. Cox; and three brothers, Clyde Lent, Ben Lent and Harold Lent. She will be truly missed and may she rest in peace.
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Jerry B. Middleton of Chesterfield County was sentenced to 23 months on three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of DUI,, on charges related to a May 4 crash in Powhatan that killed three of his sisters. Was the punishment fair and if so, why, and if not, why not? E-mail answers to editor@powhatantoday.com or submit them online. Visit www.powhatantoday.com to see fellow residents’ responses.
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he family of Vernon Poe would like to thank so many people for their kindness in our time of sorrow. Vernon loved Powhatan County and its people. He believed in our law enforcement of which he was a part of for many years and he loved his family dearly. We have been overwhelmed by all the love,
friendships and kind words spoken. We would like to thank Bethesda Church, the Sheriff’s Office, rescue squad, county offices, the Virginia Department of Corrections and many friends and family. We very much appreciated all the food, cards, flowers, gifts and prayers. Vernon will be forever
Even well-intentioned display of heritage can open old wounds By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
After more than 150 years, the Stars and Bars are once again flying over Richmond. Well, sort of. The group that erected the memorial must be disappointed that the landowner directly in front of the display, namely the Virginia Department of Transportation, decided not to cut down trees that almost obscure its view from Interstate 95. I make no judgment on the motives of the individuals who took the time and extended the effort to erect the display. The Virginia Flaggers said they placed the Confederate battle flag on the site to honor their ancestors, and to display their displeasure with recent actions by some localities they interpret as disrespectful. In a state that still celebrates Lee-Jackson Day, some localities have cut ties with Confederate veterans groups when it comes to government-sponsored celebrations. United RVA, a group formed to counter the Flaggers, raised an American flag in downtown Richmond as protest to the raising on I-95. I’m not sure how I feel about the flag controversy, but I do believe property owners have a right to erect whatever they desire on their land, with zoning and planning restrictions considered. So, while I don’t see the necessity or reasoning that would necessitate such a move, I endorse the Flaggers right to do it. Having said that, I also understand the deep division this flag represents and the dark heritage that most Southerners don’t include in the Moonlight and Magnolia scenario. Richmond was a major slavetrading center of the South, and thousands of African-Americans trace their history to the banks of the James River. It’s not a chapter that could or should make any American proud, and the Confederate flag represents a period of great hardship, discrimination and inequality to many Americans.
It’s not that that glorious flag doesn’t possess its own illustrious history. It does. The blood of thousands of men flowed surrounding that flag, and valor and heroism were no strangers to its threads. Respecting that heritage and recognizing the bravery of fallen heroes shouldn’t induce a guilt trip for every Southerner who feels a chill go up their spine when they hear Dixie. But, unnecessary displays of symbols in areas that have no historical significance seem a bit over the line, an almost intentional attempt to inflame and infuriate some Americans. Virginia’s rich Civil War heritage attracts thousands of visitors to our state each year. Some of the most respected and well-read historians visit these battlefields to gain insight on a struggle that divided a nation. At every one of these sites, the Confederate flag is displayed, explained and recognized. It takes its place as an important piece of American memorabilia, a symbol of strength and unity to many Southerners. I hope I have adequately expressed my respect for those stars and bars and the men served under it. Conversely, I’m not as excited about the cause that prompted the battles, divided our nation, and destroyed a good portion of the Old South. As for the current flag controversy and the positioning of the new display, in my mind the location doesn’t come close to providing the amount of dignity the flag deserves for those who hold it in reverence. As for all the other things that I’ve heard the display represents, they will hopefully be lost behind that row of trees that obscures the message. Perhaps a display of the American flag and Confederate flag flying together might better describe our community, what it strives to be and its unity 150 years later. Heritage and culture are things that are better enjoyed with humility, not flaunted among neon signs.
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L E T T E R TO T H E E D I TO R President Obama, OK the Keystone pipeline Dear Editor: We are now five years into the Keystone XL pipeline project and no closer to the beginning of construction than we were on day one. It is time for the President to put politics aside and give Keystone XL the go ahead. If President Obama will not listen to the American people – who polls show support the pipeline by a large margin – he should at least pay attention to what his own Department of State has published about Keystone. This is from the latest DOS environmental study, completed last spring. They said Keystone XL will: Support more than 42,000 jobs Generate $2 billion in wages over
two years Have little impact on climate change Create no impacts on groundwater, surface water, or soils According to the administration itself, Keystone has huge economic benefits and no significant environmental risk. There is no reason to delay Keystone XL any longer and I cannot believe President Obama continues to deny this project his approval. Our nation needs this and the American worker is the best qualified to make this a safe and beneficial endeavor. Sincerely, Jean M. Gannon Powhatan
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Napier named to board of C&F Bank Contributed Report Citizens and Farmers Bank (C&F Bank), a wholly-owned subsidiary of C&F Financial Corporation (NASDQ: CFFI) announced that James T. “Jim” Napier has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for C&F Bank. A 37-year veteran of the local real estate industry, Napier is currently President of Napier Realtors, ERA, which serves the Metropolitan Richmond and Tri-Cities area. His experience also includes service as a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of Realtors and he is currently in his third term as a Director for the Richmond Association of Realtors, having served as President of the group in 2002.
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Napier is also a member of the advisory board for the Massey Cancer Center. He has received numerous awards and commendations over his career, including Civic Leader of the Year for the Richmond Association of Realtors in 2007 and The Spirit of Giving Award in 2008 by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In 2010 he was recognized
by ERA Franchise Systems for his community leadership with its Circle of Light Award. “We are truly honored to have Jim join the board of C&F Bank” said Larry G. Dillon, Chairman, President and CEO of C&F Financial Corporation and C&F Bank. “His business experience, community commitment, and service as Chairman of Central Virginia Bank’s board will make him a true asset to our team. We know that our people are the core strength of C&F Bank and that includes our directors, so we’re very excited to have him join us.” “I have greatly enjoyed my years of involvement with Central Virginia Bank, both as a customer and as a board member,” Napier said. “I look forward to being part of the
C&F Bank team over the years to come. C&F is financially strong and highly respected. This bank is a great partner to the residents and businesses of the communities it serves.” C&F Financial Corporation is the parent of C&F Bank, which was founded in 1927 in West Point, Va., and is one of the oldest independent community banking organizations headquartered in Virginia. C&F Bank provides full-service banking to the eastern region of Virginia with 18 branch locations including the counties of Middlesex, James City, New Kent, Hanover, Henrico, and Goochland, as well as the town of West Point and the cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, and Richmond. Central Virginia Bank-
shares, Inc., which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of C&F Financial Corporation, is the parent of Central Virginia Bank, which is a 40-year-old community bank providing full-service banking through seven branch locations including the counties of Powhatan, Cumberland, Chesterfield,
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may experience a financial windfall this week, Taurus. It may be a good time to ask for a raise or to play the lottery. Luck is on your side in the coming days. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expand your horizons and your path to success will be illuminated. Creativity will bring new opportunities and people into your life this week.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Share your optimism and enthusiasm with others, Cancer. You may prove unable to contain your happiness, so don’t be surprised if those around you pick up that vibe.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your heart is set on a lofty goal, but you recognize all the hard work necessary to make that goal a reality. Give it your best shot, and you will be glad you did.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get much done this week, Capricorn. There are many enticing distractions, and you can afford to devote some time to trivial pursuits.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, expect your social life to take off this week. Things pick up with your friends, and romance might be right around the corner. Enjoy the ride.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may convince yourself that now is not the time to spend money on something that will make you feel good, but there is no reason to let fear get in the way of happiness.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week may allow you to have your cake and eat it, too. Friends may be envious of your luck, so be sure to share some of your good fortune with those around you.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you might think you can do no wrong at work, but scale back on risky decisions. Right now you have achieved financial stability, and you don’t want to risk that.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 A friend or partner could open up a window of opportunity for you, Sagittarius. Make the most of this opportunity, and success will soon follow.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, devote ample time to your personal life this week. A few things need sorting out, so don’t hesitate to put other matters on the back burner.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may not like scheduling too many things in advance, but sometimes it pays to plan and let others know your schedule so their minds are at ease.
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R T DE AC N R U NT CO Nancy Wise 804-347-3639 Gorgeous Cape with wrap around porch on 10 Acres near Cumberland County Line has 3 bedrooms and 2½ baths including a 1st Floor Master Suite. HORSE READY fenced pasture and Pole Barn are perfect for 1 or 2 horses.
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$364,500
Shelly Blair 804-305-9911 Powhatan MLS#1309606. Beautiful new plan, ready for you in 30 days. Convenient Mill Station location on a private 2 acre lot. Hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings, 1st floor guest suite or office,DiningRoom,GreatRoomthatisopentothe Kitchen. Huge Master with three closets. Oversized 2 car Garage. No detail was overlooked, Mud Room with custom storage bench, Granite in the Kitchen, plus built ins. & exterior stone.
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Abrickranchwithfullunfinishedbasement. House was completely remodeled in 1998, new Kitchen, appliances, Roof, windows, carpeting, HVAC & updated plumbing. Spacious Family Room with wood stove insert, side screened porch, eat-in Kitchen. 3 spacious Bedrooms, Full hall bath & storage & linen closets. Full unfinished basement is perfect for home office, playroom, or hobby room.
Two Beautiful Brick Homes under one roof! It’s a MultiGenerational Family/Guest Suite like no other! 3900 sq. ft. 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 Master suites, 2 family rooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths and more! Huge walk-up attic! Attached garage! Park-like setting on 2.76 acres!
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$598,000
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Great opportunity in Powhatan County. 960 Square feet of office space. Mostly open with a conference room . There are two entrances into the unit. Call today for a tour.
Vinyl sided 2 story Farm House. Completely Renovated. New Kitchen w/Maple Cabinets, custom tile back splash, New Floors, & Granite counter tops. New Carpet, New Paint, All bathrooms updated w/new vanities, tile floors & tile showers, New heat pump 2008, Roof 2010, Wood Floors 2007. Covered front porch & rear deck have been freshly painted. Eastern Powhatan location just minutes to Route 288. Call for your appointment today.
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Historic home. Once part of Hamilton SchoolandwasusedforHomeEconomics. Many quaint quality features sure as 9ft ceilings, solid wood doors, wide trim and wood floors. Seller has updated electrical tobreakers,vinylwindowsadded2004,vinylsidingadded 2010, roof approx 15 years old, floor redone 2012, interior painted 2012 and well pump replaced in 2012. Just move in. Minutes from town of Cartersville and James River boat landing. Close in near Powhatan line.
Upgrades through out house on 3.4 acres in Goochland just off Rt. 250 near Rt. 522 at I64. Home is in excellent condition with wood floors and ceramic tile. Gas fireplace in the lg. great room which opens to the dining room. Kitchen has a smooth top range, nice tile floor, tile back-splash & lg. window. Room off kitchen has a tile floor w/door to outside and huge detached garage. 3 bedrooms up w/hardwood floors & closet space.
Don’t miss out on the wonderful opportunity. Huge 5 bedroom home and a potential In-Law Suite in basement. The home is on 10+ acres with Pool, Run in Barn, fencing and Lean to Shed. The home is situated minutes from Chesterfield County but still in Powhatan. Horses are OK.
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Sylvia Miles 804-310-7476 Powhatan, 4 bedroom, 21/2 baths, huge great room, recreation room, dining room, office, covered breezeway, 2 car attached garage, over 2600sq ft in this lovely transitional home. Large deck, porch, fenced back yard. Lovely home.
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Great 2.00 Ac. building lot in western Powhatan County, lots of privacy. Lot has been partially cleared. Great wooded building lot in Western Powhatan County, lots of privacy. 11.88 Ac. on Private Road
Kim Wooten 804-517-1355 19 Acre Horse Property! 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home with 4 fireplaces! 5 stall barn with 5+ acres of fenced pasture. Balance of land in mature hardwood. Minutes to Rt. 288!
1537 Ballsville Road
FIVE acres of mature hardwoods with a 40 gal/min drilled well. $20,000 worth of improvements make this parcel ready for you to build! Flat driveway to the half acre cleared housesite. A beautiful, quiet place to call home!
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Kim Wooten 804-517-1355 www.KimWootenHomes.com 2.5 Acres in Westlake ready for your dream home! Driveway and home site cleared revealing a level building site just across the street from the lake. 30 Acre lake with community recreation area.
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Indians drop a rain-soaked affair to underdog Albemarle Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
Note to those who may be listening: if it’s gray and dreary for several days leading up to a homecoming football game, it may be a portent of dark things to come. Last Friday evening, Oct. 11, the adverse weather conditions helped bog down the Powhatan High School Indians’ offense as they dropped their second district game of the season, 7-6, to Albemarle in front of a crowd that was
noticeably thinner than average. Even though Albemarle came into the game with a seemingly harmless 2-3 record, it would be a fib to claim that the thought of an upset wasn’t rattling around in the collective psyche of Indians Nation. After all, the Patriots were coming off a game in which they held a 39-35 lead against the defending Jefferson District champions, Western Albemarle, with less than 10 seconds to play. They ultimately lost that affair on a miraculous last-second touchdown heave from Kent Henry to Steven
Hearn, but still, coming within a field goal of beating one of the toughest teams in the district cemented the Patriots’ reputation as a team far more talented than their sub-par record suggested. Under a light drizzle that fell from the opening kickoff through the final whistle, Albemarle proved that their inspired performance against the Warriors was no one-off fluke. The Patriots succeeded in upsetting Powhatan by, among other things, stifling the big-play potential of the Indians’ offense. As anyone who has
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Logan Allen, shown here against Monticello, carried 28 times for 109 yards and a touchdown in a 7-6 loss to Albemarle. The Patriots’ defense held Allen to 3.89 yards per carry, his lowest average of the season.
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The Blessed Sacrament defense converges on a helpless Fuqua ball carrier. The Knights’ defense allowed only one touchdown against Fuqua last Friday evening.
BLESSED SACRAMENT HUGUENOT DEFEATS FUQUA SCHOOL 34-7
Warren ‘Ace’ Tooley, director of Parks and Recreation, plans to step down this month Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
The Blessed Sacrament Knights’ fans may have been cold and wet following Friday night’s contest in the rain, but they left Barham-Sowers Stadium happy as the Knights easily marched to a 34-7 victory. Fuqua struggled from the git-go. The Falcons coughed up the ball on their second play from scrimmage and Blessed Sacrament’s Tanner Dobrucky secured the loose ball. The Knights were quick to take advantage of the turnover and abused the Falcons defense with an impressive running attack. Quarterback Jake Waldrop picked up 20 on a quarterback keeper and running back Ethan Johnson fol-
After nearly two decades of involvement with Powhatan Parks and Recreation, Warren Tooley, or “Ace” as he is widely known, is retiring as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Tooley got his unofficial start in field maintenance in the mid1990s, when he would tend to the county’s playing fields free of charge simply because the work brought him a profound sense of fulfillment. He was offered his first paid gig as a field maintenance worker in 1995, when Jimmy Woodson, who happened to be traversing the county in a driver’s education car, saw Tooley thoughtfully attending to one of the local ball fields. Woodson asked Tooley how much money it would take to get him on board, and the rest, they say, is (Powhatan) history. Since that day, Tooley has been an integral part of the
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Waldrop accounts for 3 TDs in Blessed Sacrament’s blowout win Alex Winfree Sports Writer
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Match: Fuqua couldn’t find the big play, but scored one TD Ace: Tooley diagnosed with cancer, now in remission Continued from page 1B lowed with a 15 yard gallop up the middle. Another Johnson carry got the Knights to the Fuqua one yard line. Waldrop then called his own number on a draw and got into the end zone untouched to put BSH up 6-0 just three minutes and 45 second into the game. Reliable place kicker Justin Cary added the extra point to put BSH up 7-0. Fuqua scored its lone touchdown on the following drive. Fuqua couldn’t find the big play, but successfully moved the ball down field playing some pitch and catch, smash mouth football. Running back Daekwon Simmons eventually found the end zone on a five yard run and place kicker Thomas Watson converted the extra point to tie the game at seven with 1:36 remaining in the first quarter. Apparently the BSH defense didn’t take too kindly to Fuqua’s scoring drive because they would not allow another point for the rest of the game. BSH found themselves in a rut on their next possession. Johnson started the drive with a hard-earned four yard run up the middle, but Waldrop was sacked for an 11 yard loss on second down to put BSH in a difficult to convert third and 17. However, Waldrop kept his cool. He found receiver James Taylor on a perfectly executed screen play and Taylor put on the boosters to outrun the Falcon de-
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Ryan Cary of Blessed Sacrament drags a couple of Falcons with him as he digs for the first down marker. Cary returned an interception 22 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Knights’ 34-7 victory over Fuqua.
fense on his way to an 80 yard touchdown. Cary’s extra point would be blocked leaving the Knights with a 13-6 victory as the first quarter expired. Fuqua had some solid plays on their next possession, but they eventually stalled and had to call on the field goal unit for a 35 yard field goal attempt. Watson struck the ball pretty solidly, but just didn’t have enough leg and the ball fell just short of the crossbar. BSH couldn’t capitalize on the missed field goal. A holding penalty and a false start forced the Knights into a three and out. Luckily for the Knights, Fuqua couldn’t do much with their own possession and they quickly punted it back This time the Knights
Haleigh Leider is crowned 2013 Homecoming Queen at half time as she poses with her dad Kevin Leider, right, and Dr. Tracy DeLeon left.
wouldn’t return the favor. Waldrop and Johnson each had some big pickups on the ground to move the Knights inside the Fuqua 30 yard line. Johnson then proved he was a multi-dimensional threat out of the back field when he hauled in a 20 yard TD reception to put the Knights up 19-7 with just over a
minute remaining the in the first half. BSH attempted the two point conversion but failed. With limited time remaining in the first half, Fuqua attempted to put the ball in the air but the Knights’ Sean Stanley was having no part of it. see Match page 3B
Parks and Recreation Department. He’s held such esteemed positions as Parks and Recreation Coordinator – a job that allowed him to do “the dirty work” around the county – and, most recently, Director of Parks and Recreation. Tooley was diagnosed with multiple myeloma – a form of cancer that causes the rapid reproduction of plasma cells – in January. But a valuable chemotherapy pill helped to coax the disease into a state of remission. Over approximately the past month, Tooley has been feeling much more like his former, vibrant self, and he’s excited about being able to “do some things that I had not been able to do.” He says he hopes to take advantage of his newfound energy by doing a bit of traveling with his wife. “Myrtle Beach and Nashville for the Grand Ole Opry are two trips that we’re planning on taking,” said Tooley. “There are also several three-day trips that we’re working on, but no specifics on those yet.” Tooley says he is also looking forward to watching some of the games at Fighting Creek Park this coming spring – as opposed to working them. The transition from participant to spectator is one that he is welcoming with open arms. To commemorate Tooley’s numerous contributions to the Parks and Recreation department – and, more generally, the entire county of Powhatan
– the Manchester High School graduate will be recognized at the Board of Supervisors meeting at Powhatan High School on Monday, Oct. 21. Also, the Powhatan Youth Athletic Association is in the process of planning a farewell dinner to take place within the coming weeks, according to PYAA President Michele Rundstrom. The details have yet to be finalized, but will be offered to the public whenever they become available. The best farewells are expressed through the words of the individuals themselves, so, acknowledging that, here are Tooley’s. His verbiage is direct, concise, and heartfelt, a proper reflection of the man behind the letters: Over the years I have worn many hats from being involved as a player, coach, director of the church softball league, field maintenance, and scheduling recreation leagues, travel leagues, and tournaments. What a fun time it has been to see the county grow over the years and watch most of the kids play their way to the high school level. It has been my honor and pleasure to have worked with all of the coaches and board of directors in PYAA, travel ball, and the different tournaments for the past number of years. I will miss all of you and I hope to see you at the fields where we can enjoy watching some of the games together. Thanks to all, Warren Tooley
Indians: Powhatan offense struggled to overcome stout Albemarle defense, slippery conditions followed Powhatan football this year knows, running backs Logan Allen and L.J. Jackson possess a certain knack for lengthy, electrifying runs. But there were no such fireworks on this night. No 40-yard touchdown sprints from Allen, no Barry Sandersesque juking and jiving from Jackson. Sure, the swampy conditions played a part in Powhatan’s stunted offensive production (both Allen and Jackson lost their footing multiple times throughout the night), but credit must be given were credit is due: the Al-
bemarle defense held the Indians to their lowest offensive output of the season (six points) and limited the venerable Allen to a pedestrian 3.89 yards per carry. Not that the Indians didn’t have an opportunity to overcome the weather and the swarming Patriots’ defense. Powhatan held a 6-0 lead half-way through the third quarter thanks to a four-yard touchdown run by Allen in the previous period**. But a blocked extra point– a facet of the game that the Indians have looked shaky in all season – was the game’s most critical error. The importance of solid special teams
play was never more apparent than when Albemarle’s Drake Bryant reeled off a 31-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Chandler Carrera’s extra point went fluttering through the uprights to give the Patriots a onepoint lead. The Patriots demonstrated the value of a welltimed trick play late in the fourth quarter. Pinned inside their own 25-yard line and facing a third-and-10 with 1:33 left to play, head coach Mike Alley reached deep into his bag of magic spells and pulled out a play that would clinch one of the biggest
upsets in the Jefferson District this season. Running back Dominique Talley took what looked like a run-of-the-mill toss to the right side, but several steps in he pulled up and hurled a pass deep down the home sideline. Kevin Bernadino outfought two Powhatan defenders to haul in what turned out to be a 40-yard dagger straight into the heart of Indian Nation. The Patriots’ offense reeled off one more first down, then drained the clock down to triple zeros. The most fitting symbol for the night could have been an exasperated Allen (or any player, for that mat-
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(so long as the Indians win the games that they should) and a 7-3 or 8-2 season seems highly likely. However much this loss may sting, it is not the end. Hearn out jumped two defenders in the back of the end zone, tipped the ball into the air, and hauled in the game-winning catch on the back line of the end zone as time expired. Talk about drama. That touchdown run was preceded by the Indians’ most well-sustained effort of the night. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to repeat that success at any other point during the contest.
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The Powhatan High School golf team has qualified for the Virginia High School League State 3A/4A tournament after finishing second on Oct. 8-9 in the Region 4A South tournament at Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk. The state tournament will be hosted on Oct. 14-15 by Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg. This is the third time the PHS golf team has reached the state tournament under head coach Greg Perry. The first two appearances came in 2006 and 2007. Shown are, from left, head coach Greg Perry, Ryan Brinkley, Andrew Llewellyn, Luke Hill, Nick Furby, Alex Oliver, Noah Bradshaw and assistant coach Chris Leech.
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He shot through the offensive line and sacked Fuqua’s Antonio Gonzalez ending the Falcons hopes to score before halftime. BSH got the ball to begin the second half, but quickly found themselves in a fourth and 12. BSH decided to go for it. They were out of field goal range, but too close to punt. The call paid off. Tyler Dobrucky came up with an incredible leaping catch for a 25 yard pickup. The Knights couldn’t take advantage of the big play, however, and were quickly forced into another fourth down attempt. This time the pass wasn’t successful resulting in a turnover. However, when you have Justin Cary on defense you don’t necessarily have to score on the offensive side of the ball to be successful and Cary proved it. He recorded his third pick six of the season and didn’t even have time to catch his breath as he immediately followed with the extra point to give BSH a 26-7 lead with 8:41 remaining in the
third quarter. The rest of the third quarter and the early minutes of the fourth quarter remained uneventful until the Knights’ Chandler Emberlin blocked a Fuqua punt giving the Knights the ball at the Fuqua 15 yard line. Emberlin wasn’t happy with just one big play. He decided backto-back big plays would be better. He was called on to run the ball and got outside into some space to secure a 15 yard touchdown run. Waldrop followed by running the ball in for the two point conversion giving the Knights a 34-7 lead. Fuqua made a late attempt to make the score respectable, but Zane Buono ended all hopes of that as he secured an interception for the Knights. The Knights would then stick to the ground game to run the clock out and secure the victory by a final of 34-7. With the win BSH improves to 6-1. They will be back in action Friday night as they travel to play Isle of Wight Academy at 7 pm.
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The Powhatan High School volleyball team tallied two crucial district wins last week, defeating Charlottesville 3-1 on Oct. 7 and Monticello 3-1 on Oct. 8. Against Charlottesville, Allison Etheridge had 11 kills, Kazzie Britton had five aces, 17 assists, three digs, and Celina Oliver had 17 digs. Against Monticello, Oliver had 17 digs and Cecilia Fleming, shown here, had six kills and four blocks. The Indians’ record as of Oct. 12 was 9-7.
Powhatan County sports schedule for Oct. 16 -22 Oct. 16 J.V. football: BSH at Brunswick Academy, 6 p.m. J.V. football: Orange vs. PHS, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 Football: BSH at Isle of Wight, 7 p.m. Football: Powhatan at Orange, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 Field hockey: PHS at Albemarle, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: PHS at Albemarle, 7 p.m.
Oct. 19 CQL football: Woolridge vs. Warriors, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CQL football: Clover Hill vs. Tribe, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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