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Powhatan, Virginia

The hometown paper of Elane Joyce

Vol. XXVII No. 49

December 18, 2013

Owners place Gobbler Knob into conservancy

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

Thanks to Reed and Gail Schweickert, a portion of Powhatan County will stay a little greener for years to come.

The Midlothian couple recently completed the process of putting a 513-acre tract they own in Powhatan into a conservation easement donated to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.

“We really didn’t go at it strong into a conservancy until about a year ago,” Schweickert said last week when the announcement was made. “We had put the property

into an LLC — Limited Liability Corporation. I was not going to let this property get developed.”

He and his wife bought the first parcel of the tract in 1989 and eventually put together a 513-acre timber farm with 1.3 miles of frontage on the James River, Schweickert said.

“Gail and I both had great passion for the wildlife and to keep the property free and we used to go walk the hills, walk all the trails of the farm,” Schweickert said.

“It’s just beautiful.”

The property is called Gobbler Knob and there’s a strong connection to Virginia Tech, where Sch-

weickert graduated from in 1963.

If the name Schweickert and Virginia Tech sound familiar, that’s because Schweickert’s younger brother Bob Schweickert was an All-American quarterback for the Hokies, who also were called the Fighting Gobblers.

“It is part of the reason it’s Gobbler Knob,” Reed Schweickert said.

Reed Schweickert and his wife have two grown children — Susan and Stephen — and five grandchildren. Gobbler Knob is divided into shares among he and his wife and their children, Schweickert said. see Conservancy page 7A

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Reed and Gail Schweickert are pleased that a 513-acre tract they own in Powhatan County is now protected by a conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.

Man charged with two murders granted third mental evaluation

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

PHOTOS BY ANJIE HENLEY

Marines in training in Petersburg, who were unable to go home for Thanksgiving, were given the chance to sign up for a “home cooked” meal in Regina Reams’ home. Shown are, from left at the head table, LCPL W.F. Simkins, PVT J.D. Gillette, Nick Reams a veteran and Regina’s father, A. Lucerao and PFC C. Graham. The empty seat represents the Honorary Fallen Marine.

The head table featured a tribute to fallen Marines. In the photo at right, bagpiper Tim Batten Macleod is shown “piping” the Marines into the home.

Red Lane Baptist cuts ties with Boy Scouts

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

As of next month, members of Cub Scout Pack 1838 and Boy Scout Troop 1838 are moving their charters from Red Lane Baptist Church to Powhatan Community Church.

The move follows a November vote by Red Lane Baptist members to sever ties with the Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop following a June decision

by Boy Scouts of America to allow gay members.

When contacted in person at the church, Red Lane Baptist pastor Bill Gohmert said he had no comment about the church’s

there are no hard feelings about the Scouts having to relocate.

A member of Red Lane Baptist, Michelle Clancy served as the church liaison for the Scouts.

“It was a very tough decision,” Clancy said of Red Lane’s vote.

“It’s based off the bylaws and our conservative Christian beliefs. I PHOTO BY BEN ORCUTT will still play a major role.”

Cub Scout Pack 1838 The Cub Scout Pack and the Cubmaster Jamie Howland, Boy Scout Troop made an effort left, and Boy Scout Troop to find a church to move to that 1838 Scoutmaster Dan Fink. was a good fit and Powhatan Community Church was selected, decision.

Clancy said.

Some of those associated with “We actually looked at three the Scouts who had been meeting different places and then based at Red Lane Baptist for a number of years emphasized last week see Scouts page 2A

An Amelia County man charged with the 2011 shooting deaths of two Powhatan County residents has been granted a third evaluation as to his sanity at the time of the offenses.

Jason Merritt Overbey, 34, of 13421 West Lane, Amelia, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the May 22, 2011, shooting deaths of Kenneth William Moore Jr., 47, and Robert Linwood Mann Jr., 42.

The shootings took place on Moore’s family’s farm at 1309 StaveOverbey mill Road in Southeastern Powhatan.

Each first-degree murder charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Documents on file in Powhatan County Circuit Court say that both men appeared to have been shot in the head with a shotgun. Court documents also say that Overbey admitted to shooting Moore and Mann and took authorities to where he had placed the shotgun.

According to court records, Mann and Overbey see Overbey page 3A

Charles Stephenson child porn case set for review Feb. 3

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

The case of a Powhatan County man who pleaded guilty to 10 counts of possession of child pornography is scheduled for review in Powhatan County Circuit Court on Feb. 3.

Charles W. Stephenson, 58, of 2556 Ridge Road, pleaded guilty on Oct. 1 to 10 Nov. 28, 2011, Stephenson charges of possession of child pornography.

In an affidavit on file in Circuit Court, investigator Jason Tackett of the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office states that on Nov. 28, 2011, he was accompanied to Stephenson’s home in Powhatan by a see Stephenson page 2A

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A2 Muddy Creek Baptist hosts annual nativity on Dec. 22-23

B1 Balcom’s Return Indians steal first win of the season from Louisa with late-game heroics

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Powhatan Today, December 18, 2013

Scouts: Boys were not involved in decision Continued from page 1A

off of that we brought it to the troop as a whole and we made a decision on which facility would be to our best interests for our future to grow,” she said.

Some of those associated with Cub Scout Pack 1838 and Boy Scout Troop 1838 attended the November meeting at Red Lane Baptist when the decision to cut ties was made by a clear majority, Clancy said.

“Some of the church congregation that’s involved with this Pack did speak on behalf of the boys, Scouts here,” she said. “I voted to stay. The bottom line, it’s about the boys and what we offer to them and it has nothing to do with [the BSA] corporately. It’s about what we’re offering to these boys and what we’re trying to grow them into — Godly men and to be spiritual and you can do that no matter where.”

Cub Scout Pack 1838 Cubmaster Jamie Howland said there are about 25 boys on the roster. An adult associated with the Boy Scout Troop said there are about 20 to 25 members on their rolls.

The Scouts do not have any sad or negative feelings about having to move from Red Lane Baptist, Clancy said.

“The boys were excluded from all this because we felt it wasn’t anything that really needed to be a part of them,” she said.

“We are here and it’s just for what we’re teaching these boys, but they don’t need to be a part of adult kind of silly decisions.”

Rowland concurred.

“We are still going to be the same people but just with new walls,” he said.

The Scouts are leaving on amicable terms and respect Red Lane Baptist’s decision, Clancy said.

“There’s no hard feelings and the community does need to know that,” she said.

“We as a Pack totally understand and we’re thankful for the time that the church put into researching and trying to see if they could make this work so we could stay, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case and we have to move on and we are blessed for the time that we spent here.

We were pleased with everything that they’ve done for us.”

Dan Fink, who’s been Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 1838 for about four months, said the good of the Scouts is what’s most important and not the fact that they’re moving.

“Well I don’t have any bad feelings or good feelings,” Fink said about the move.

“Whatever’s best for the boys.”

Jerimy Ford, the pastor of Powhatan Community Church located at 4480 Anderson Highway, said his church welcomes the Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Pack from Red Lane Baptist.

“We’re grateful to have them,” he said.

“We think that the Boy Scouts are a good fit. We very much support what the Boy Scouts do. They’re real big in the community. They do a lot of service work and things like that for the community and we think that’s great. It’s a good and comfortable environment for kids to come and learn so we’re really excited about the Boy Scouts chartering with us.

“The bottom line is we’re not qualified to judge anybody. The Bible’s very clear on that. There’s only one who’s qualified to judge and we’re here to love everybody.”

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QU OT E S O F T H E W E E K “I have to wait to see if I can impanel a jury. I don’t think it rises to the level where I can grant a change of venue.”

Powhatan County Circuit Court Judge Pamela S. Baskervill on denying a motion for a change of venue to try Jason Merritt Overbey, who is accused of two counts of first-degree murder.

See page 3A

“A forensic analysis of Stephenson’s computer revealed more than 1,000 images that were sexually explicit in nature and had as a subject an identifiable minor.”

Investigator Jason Tackett of the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office on the discovery of child pornography on the computer of Charles W. Stephenson.

See page 2A

Muddy Creek Baptist nativity Dec. 22-23

By Ruth Boatwright Contributing Writer

Years ago in far-off Bethlehem, a Babe was born in a manger and ever since that time, men and women, boys and girls and people of all ages have stopped at Christmas time to relive that glorious moment.

It has been captured for us in the words of angels on a lonely hillside while shepherds watched their sheep when we repeat the age-old Christmas line, “tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people, for unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord”.

In the most Western part of Powhatan County, this story is recaptured each year as sheep and donkeys graze on the hillside.

The men and boys of the church become those long-ago shepherds.

Three magnificent Kings make their way to this simple little stable filled with hay, cattle and Mary and Joseph.

It is really breathtaking when the lights come on over the hillside and angels are actually descending from the sky, or so it appears.

Gasps are heard throughout the crowd that has gathered around a small bonfire waiting for the magic moment when once again the angels proclaim, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and good will to all men” Within that small little stable, we proclaim the Christ Child. The sweet little Jesus Boy is here among us and just for those brief 22 minutes, we step back in a time that we have read about and waited anxiously for each Christmas.

As music fills the air, we feel the wonder of this glorious moment.

Dennis Stokes has been asked why he does this each year and his answer is simple and plain — to honor God and His Son Jesus Christ.

So for over 30 years, the cast sets aside these two special nights during

the Christmas season, and whether rain, snow or moonlit nights, the show goes on.

Everyone takes their places in the keeping of the story that never grows old and is still the Greatest Story Ever Told.

If you want to make your Christmas complete this year without all the hoopla, standing in long lines buying gifts no one needs, come out to the field beside Muddy Creek Baptist Church at 3470 Trenholm Road.

Bundle up in your warmest clothes, and wear your boots, scarves and gloves.

Gather round the fire and wait under the open sky as the scenes unfold before your eyes and we are witnesses to the true meaning of Christmas.

There are two shows each night: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23.

For more information, call Muddy Creek Baptist Church at (804) 3759212.

Stephenson: Psychologist says man is doing well with treatment Continued from page 1A

special agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Tackett says that he and the special agent explained to Stephenson that he was under no obligation to speak with them.

“Stephenson agreed to speak to us,” Tackett states in the affidavit. “Stephenson stated that he had ‘a problem.’ Stephenson also stated that he had viewed child pornography on his computer.

“Stephenson voluntarily released his computer to the federal agent and to me. A forensic analysis of Stephenson’s computer revealed more than 1,000 images that were sexually explicit in nature and had as a subject an identifiable minor.”

Court records indicate that Stephenson was ar-

rested on Oct. 1, 2012.

Prior to sentencing on Feb. 25, Dennis R. Carpenter, a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified sex offender treatment provider with The Westwood Group, stated in a Feb. 20 letter to Stephenson’s attorney, John A. Rockecharlie, that Stephenson had been receiving sex offender treatment since Dec. 31, 2011.

“Since that time, he has been progressing well in treatment,” Carpenter states. “I do not consider Mr. Stephenson to be at a high risk to sexually re-offend. I also opine that his prognosis for successful treatment is good and that he can continue to be safely treated in the community on an outpatient basis.”

On Feb. 25 Judge Paul W. Cella sentenced Stephenson to five years in prison on each of the 10 charges, will all time

suspended.

According to state sentencing guidelines, the recommended range of incarceration for Stephenson was two years and three months in prison to seven years and four months, with a midpoint range of 5 years and five months.

However, in a Feb. 25 document on file in Circuit Court, Cella notes in his reason for departing from the guidelines that the, “Guidelines would have been 3 to 6 months without a marijuana conviction from 1981. Defendant cooperated with authorities and authorized consensual search of his computer, and defendant has merely looked at images, as opposed to downloading files. Defendant has been in voluntary sex offender treatment and will be reviewed in 6 months.”

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Cella ordered that Stephenson continue his treatment at Westwood and that he not come in contact with any unrelated minors for six months.

Stephenson also must register as a sex offender, Cella said, and pay $3,975 in court costs.

The case was reviewed on Aug. 26 and based on the evidence, Cella ordered no change in Stephenson’s probation terms and conditions.

Powhatan Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert B. Beasley Jr. is prosecuting the case and said on Friday during a court recess that while he did not have time to elaborate, Judge Cella did not follow his recommendation as to sentencing.

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The Wireless Zone of Powhatan at 2470 Anderson Highway will be a donation center for those looking to donate to Toys for Tots this holiday season.

The Toys for Tots initiative seeks to provide gifts during the holidays to families who might not be able to normally afford them.

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Overbey: Jury trial scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. on Jan. 29 worked for Moore.

Last week, Overbey appeared before Powhatan Circuit Court Judge Pamela S. Baskervill, along with his court-appointed attorney Reed C. Amos of the Goochland law firm of Amos & Amos. Assistant Powhatan Commonwealth’s Attorney Richard K. Cox is handling the prosecution.

Amos argued that Overbey should be allowed to undergo another evaluation for sanity at the time of the offenses.

In his motion, Amos states that Overbey, despite being ruled competent to stand trial in August by Dr. Evan S. Nelson, a forensic psychologist with Midlothian-based Forensic Psychology Associates, that Nelson also noted “that Mr. Overbey still complained of lowlevel auditory hallucinations.”

“Based on counsel’s

interactions with the defendant, the defendant may suffer from a serious psychological disturbance that affected his ability to control his thoughts and his subsequent actions,” Amos adds.

However, Cox objected to the motion being granted because he said Overbey has already undergone two such evaluations and has been found to have been sane at the time of the offenses.

Cox also argued that Overbey was able to describe to authorities in detail what occurred when the offenses were committed.

While she took note of Cox’s argument, Baskerville said because Amos, who is Overbey’s third court-appointed attorney, questions the state of Overbey’s mental health at the time of the offenses, that causes her concern and therefore she granted the motion.

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uled for 9 a.m. on Jan. 29 and Baskervill asked Amos to make sure that Overbey is evaluated in plenty of time before the trial so that both attorneys can adequately prepare.

A lot will depend on what the findings of the evaluation are, Cox said.

With no objection from Cox, Baskervill also granted a motion by Amos seeking additional funding for a private investigator to be hired to assist in preparing for trial.

Amos also filed a motion for a change of venue in the case, arguing that the case has generated a lot of media coverage and publicity, much of which has been adverse to Overbey and may prevent Overbey from obtaining a fair trial.

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“I have to wait to see if I can impanel a jury,” she said. “I don’t think it rises to the level where I can grant a change of venue.”

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Overbey is being held without bond at Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville.

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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

5680 Cartersville Road • Powhatan, Virginia 23139

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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The Powhatan Ruritan Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Powhatan United Methodist Church.

Dinner will be served followed by a program and a brief meeting. The group is a community service organization dedicated to the county. All are welcome. For more information call Larry Cary at (804) 598-5194.

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Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.

Agile Writers Open Meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. at Martin’s The Powhatan Chamber The Christian Motorcy- AA meets at 8 p.m. every of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at St. Luke’s EpisFood Market, upstairs, clists Association Powtakes place at noon on copal Church on Hugue11361 Midlothian Turnhatan chapter Living the third Thursday of each not Trail. pike. Agile Writers helps Wheels meets at 6 p.m. month at County Seat beginning writers create on the third Saturday of Restaurant. a first-draft novel in six each month at Company BINGO is held at the Powhatan Moose Lodge every months. Join the Agile 1 Fire station at the interAwaken to Hope Al-Anon

Tuesday. Games start at 7 Writers as they discuss section of Old Buckingmeets at 7:30 p.m. every p.m. For more informatheir progress, writing ham Road and Mann Thursday at St. John Neution call (804) 598-2809. techniques and the variRoad. Attend to find out mann Catholic Church. ous methods of getting what they’re doing, and H.O.P.E. – Helping Others published. Whether you where their next ride or Prepare for Eternity is a Friday, Dec. 20 have a manuscript or not, event will be. For more inLadies Group that meets this is a good place to formation call (804) 598 The Powhatan Moose at 7 p.m. every third Tueslearn more. For more in1834 or (804) 357-6730 or Lodge will be hosting day of the month in the formation, visit http://Ag(804) 512-8835. smoke-free Bingo at 7 p.

Fellowship Hall at CartileWriters.com m. on the third Friday of ersville Baptist Church.

The HOPE Ministry Supevery month. Doors open All women are invited to per Table holds their at 6 p.m. with games join. H.O.P.E encourages monthly dinner between starting at 7 p.m. For Christian development of UGGY OP ARNS 3 and 5 p.m. on the third more information, call ladies in the church and Saturday of every month.

RENT (804) 598-2809. community through misThe Supper Table serves TO OWN sions, spiritual outreach, those in need and the elSaturday, Dec. 21 community involvement, derly of Powhatan Counand Christian fellowship. ty. Dinners are served at Agile Writers will host a The group takes its name the Powhatan County Fair free seminar, “Novel in 6 to heart and works hard building, 4317 Anderson Months,” from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Library family story hours (see above). The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. If you have any questions call (804) 598-5670.

lution. Come to Agile mie Scott at (804) 382Writer’s free seminar 9154. Free food and fel“Novel in 6 Months” and lowship is provided. Bring learn the group’s tested a friend and/or neighbor! method for producing a first-draft novel in six Monday, Dec. 23 months. Nineteen people have done it so far and Library family story hours (see above). The library is five have published. You closed on Sundays and could be next. For more county holidays. If you information, visit http:// have any questions call AgileWriters.com.

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James River Homeschool Academy’s Acting II class Tuesday, Dec. 24 will be putting on “A Christmas Carol” at the Graceland Baptist Church at 975 Dorset Road will be Powhatan Village Auditohaving a special Christrium, located at 3910 Old mas Eve Candlelight SerBuckingham Road in Powvice at 5:30 p.m. The hatan. Performances will church welcomes everybe at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. No one to a very special sertickets are needed, but vice. the group will be accepting donations. For more information contact Jay The Chrysalis Writers Group meets the first and Hair at jayandcherly@ third Tuesdays of the comcast.net. month at 5 p.m. in the small meeting room of Powhatan AA meets at 8 the Powhatan County Lip.m. every Saturday at brary. For more informaManakin Episcopal Church tion, call 598-1795. on Huguenot Trail.

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Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor

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Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241 First Worship 8:30 am Bible Study for all ages 9:45 am Second Worship 11:00 am Wed. Family Ministry 6:30 pm

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

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Charles Daniel Brown, 73, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at home after battling with muscular dystrophy for many years. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Shirley Brown; daughters, Theresa Kimbrell (Scott) and Kathy Pettit (Ron), all of North Carolina; four grandsons and two granddaughters. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at noon at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1503 Santa Rosa Rd. #120, Richmond, Va. 23229 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

Deacon Emeritus Mary Virginia Goode Deacon Emeritus Mary Virginia, 87, of Powhatan, departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Powhatan. She is survived by sons, Douglas Goode (Laverne) and Raymond Goode; daughter, Pinky Funn (Aubrey); and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rested at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland, where a public viewing was held on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at First Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan. Rev. Vera Rhyne, pastor, officiated, with Rev. Caroel Selby presiding. Interment was at the church cemetery. mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com.

Robert Oris “Bob” Lawson Robert Oris “Bob” Lawson, 78, of Powhatan, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Dec. 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla “Pat” Lawson; son, Timothy Shawn Lawson (Anna Marie) of Powhatan; daughter-in-law, Susan Lawson of Powhatan; sister, Lawanna Scott (Al) of Connecticut; grandchildren, Brandi, Whitley and Shawn Lawson, Josh Fox (Shelly), Ciera and Austin Gillenwater all of Powhatan; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Lawson. The family received friends Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the

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Thomas Wayne “Tom” Tuttle Thomas Wayne “Tom” Tuttle, 64, of Powhatan, slipped away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at home. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy D. Tuttle; daughter, Kate Sniecinski (Matthew); son, Tommy Tuttle; mother, Lois Tuttle; sister, Rosemary T. Bruce (Wayne); brothers, John L. Tuttle (Margaret) and Mark W. Tuttle (Kelly); uncle, Jim Jenkins; nieces and nephews, Jeremiah, Jason, Kelsey, Frayser and Shelly. He was preceded in death by his father, Gurney O. Tuttle. Tom was born in Concord, N.C. in 1949. His family moved to Richmond in 1966. He graduated from Meadowbrook High School and later served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Tom and his twin brother, John, were certified arborists and together owned and operated Eastern Tree Company for many years. He and Kathy were married in 1977 and moved to Powhatan shortly after and raised their family. Lots see Obituaries page 7A

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- Denise Eyles Directions: From Pocahontas Middle School, travel approximately 6 miles West on Rt. 60, then turn right on Trenholm Road (Rt. 629). Go 4 miles to the Nativity’s location on the right in the field at the church.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

The Episcopal Churches of Powhatan welcome you!

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

Route 711 at Three Bridge Rd. • 794-6953 Visit us at www.stlukespowhatan.org

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Worship service at 9:30 AM Meeting at Flat Rock Elementary School www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

598-8844 Rev. Leonard Liu, Pastor

Ken Filliben, Pastor Email: newharvestassembly@comcast.net

Turn South At Post Office at Rt. 522 on Emmanuel Church Road 9:15 am – Worship "A Traditional Episcopal Church"

Visitors Welcome The Rev. Stephen P. Beatty, Vicar

Manakin Episcopal Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

985 Huguenot Trail (1 mile west of Rt. 288)

794-6401 www.manakin.org

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Providence Presbyterian Church

1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA

Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

598-4970 Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627) 2/10th of a mile north of Rt. 13

Pastor Linda Beyond Our Doors Lowe

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Sundays: 804-403-3963 Morning Worship 10:00 AM Stephen Shelton, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service – 9:00 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine – 10:20 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society – 11:10 am 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd.

Powhatan United Methodist Church

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Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Bethesda Community Church

Worship: 2253 Rosson Rd. 8:30 Just off Rt. 13 in8:30 the Village Worship: & 11 a.m.& 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 598-4438 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor

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United Methodist Church PASTOR TIM KENNELL 804-598-0240, 598-3365 3540 OLD BUCKINGHAM RD. POWHATAN, VIRGINIA 23139 LOCATED AT INTERSECTION OF ROCKY FORD RD AND RT. 13-JUST

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William Todd (Pastor Todd) Gess 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday School 11:00 AM Rev. Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 492-4366 378-3607 Located on Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) www.EmmausChristianChurch.org

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Local lesson good example for Washington to follow

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

Politicians in Washington, D.C., need look no farther than Powhatan County on how to respect someone with a different point of view without either side vilifying the other.

In June, the Boy Scouts of America made a decision to allow gays to become members.

The decision was met with

mixed reviews, especially among U.S. churches that served as meeting places for the Scouts.

Among some of the more conservative Christian congregations, there was a feeling that the BSA’s decision to allow gays to become members conflicted with traditional beliefs based on Biblical teachings.

Such was the case with the Red Lane Baptist Church in Powhatan County, which is af-

filiated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

After much thought and consideration, the membership of Red Lane Baptist Church voted last month to sever its ties with Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 1838.

The church had sponsored the scouts for a number of years, but the majority of the membership did not feel that the relationship could continue based

on their beliefs.

Red Lane Baptist has no hard feelings against the scouts they hosted and the same is true of the scouts, who will be moving to Powhatan Community Church next month.

Leaders associated with Cub Scout Pack 1838 and Boy Scout Troop 1838 say they understand and respect Red Lane Baptist Church’s decision and they are grateful for how the church has

supported them for what some say is about 20 years.

Scout leaders said the boys are not upset and look forward to continuing their journey at a new location.

The lesson here is that — while there are fundamental differences between parties — each maintains respect for the other and Washington would do well to take note and follow their lead.

L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Gresham the clear choice for clerk position

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The volunteer group prepares backpacks of ready-to-eat foods and produce to feed hungry school children in Powhatan County.

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Dear Editor: The upcoming election for Clerk of the Circuit Court is an important position in our local government. By now we have all noticed the signs being placed, and at first one might think that choice will prove challenging due to the sheer number of candidates. This is not so.

There is one clear choice for Clerk of the Circuit Court and that belongs to Tim Gresham.

Like most, I know more than a few of the candidates, and while there are many nice people running, to me Tim stands out amongst the rest. Over the years I have personally seen Tim in action from serving on the School Board during very difficult economic times, yet through his tireless leadership, the school system is far better from his service.

I have witnessed his care and concern for the young men in his Sunday School class, where he volunteers many hours weekly to guide, mentor and equip children that are not his. The effort he displays on behalf of others is testament to Tim’s character.

When you add Tim’s proven leadership talent with his heart for others in his community, you find no other candidate with better character seeking this office. Thus once was a seemingly wide array of possible choices is actually quite an easy task.

Many candidates, but one clear choice – Tim Gresham.

Aaron Johnson District 1, Powhatan

Dobbins the only candidate with experience Dear Editor: If you travel all through our great county, you have surely noticed the many candidate signs for Clerk of the Powhatan Circuit Court. There are eight candidates vying for this position to be voted on in a special election on Feb. 4.

Teresa Hash Dobbins is the

ONLY candidate who has the training and experience to perform the duties of this job.

Teresa has been certified and trained by the Supreme Court of Virginia. She has 10 years of combined experience in General District and Circuit Court in Powhatan County. Currently, she is serving as Principal Court Clerk for the 27th Judicial District Circuit Court in Chesterfield County.

An efficient candidate who has a working knowledge of the tasks ahead translates to a smooth transition with cost effectiveness.

I hope the voters of Powhatan County who believe these to be pertinent qualifications for this important position will join me in voting for Teresa Hash Dobbins on Feb. 4.

Bethany Mills Powhatan

Gresham shows leadership skills, organization Dear Editor: We moved to Powhatan County about six years ago.

Since we are extremely worried about the political direction of our nation, we joined the Powhatan Republican Committee to promote a more limited form of government as envisioned by our founders.

Through our involvement with the PRC, we have had the pleasure of getting to know Tim and Julie Gresham. In his capacity as chairman of the PRC, Tim has exhibited exceptional leadership and organizational skills. We were delighted when Tim announced his intention to run for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court in Powhatan County to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Maxey.

Since Tim had one GOP competitor for the office, a Mass Meeting, held on Nov. 14, was required to select the candidate. We know Tim as a high-quality conservative candidate, but we were amazed at the overwhelming support for Tim at the Mass Meeting. The registration line was long, and everyone seemed to be wearing a Tim sticker. The record high attendance indicates see Letters page 7A

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Conservancy: Owners’ taxes do not decrease, but property value goes down $1 million Continued from page 1A

“My property is directly beside Belmead,� Schweickert added, which means there is now more than 1,600 acres combined in a Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easement. “The end result is I have put the property in perpetual ownership,� Schweickert said. “I completely control all ingress, egress, access, use of the property. I do not lose any of that right. I have to agree that it will never be developed.�

It is not true that his taxes will decrease as a result of

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of good memories were made on those five and a half acres. Like, many a campfire warming us on a cool autumn night and Tom teaching his kids axethrowing techniques on that poor poplar tree. He took great pride in his gardens, both flower and vegetable. It was the norm for him to stop his truck and admire other people’s peonies. Tom had many passions. He loved the Outer Banks, to the point where his family would say “really dad, again this weekend?� He loved rabbit hunting and fishing and had permission (sometimes) to fish in many of

placing the land in a conservation easement, Schweickert said. What does decrease is the value of the property, which is now worth a little more than $1 million less than the property was appraised at, which was almost $4 million, he said.

He and his wife worked with the Capital Region Land Conservancy on getting the process of the conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation completed, Schweickert said. “It’s a whole year’s worth of paperwork to get it done,� he added.

the local ponds. His favorite hunting joke was “How do you catch a unique rabbit? Unique up on him!�, then that wonderful cackle. He loved searching for arrowheads and had a beautiful collection. Music played a big part in his life.

He enjoyed everything from Doc Watson to Edith Piaf. But the number one spot in his heart was reserved for his family. He loved them so. In his later years it was always “my Kate� instead of just Kate.

He couldn’t have been more proud of his son, who is a certified horticulturist. Tom was genuine.

He truly loved helping others, expecting nothing in return, so humble. He

According to a news release issued by the Capital Region Land Conservancy, “The proximity of the two easements [Belmead and Gobbler Knob] not only provides continuity of natural habitat, but also preserves significant views of scenic, rural, farming, and forested landscapes.�

Conservation easements protect the land and the rights of the property owners, according to Capital Region Land Conservancy Board President Bill Greenleaf. “Conservation easements allow landowners to continue

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strong community support for Tim. It will be a pleasure and privilege to vote for Tim Gresham on February 4 and we urge the community to do likewise.

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Balcom’s Return Indians steal first win of the season from Louisa with late-game heroics Mike Schoeffel

Junior Sam Fleming attempts to cross up a Louisa defender late in the fourth quarter.

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Powhatan’s Joey Balcom shoots a three-pointer from the baseline during a game against Louisa on Friday, Dec. 13. Balcom ended up the hero, hitting a two-pointer with two seconds left in the fourth to force overtime.

Powhatan blew past the Lions in the extra period to secure a 73-66 victory.

Down by two with 20 seconds remaining in their home district opener against Louisa High School, the Powhatan High School Indians took a timeout to draw up a game plan that would, in theory, give them their first victory of the 2013 season.

Whatever was said in the huddle remains between the players and the coaches (and maybe a few fans within earshot of coach Steve Washburn’s words), but what transpired after the Indians dispersed onto the court is, without a doubt, the brightest highlight from a season that is still very much in its infancy.

The scene unfolded as follows: after Louisa shooting guard Chris Robinson crossed the half-court line with just over 16 seconds remaining, junior Logan Allen — perhaps the purest athlete on the Powhatan roster — swiped the ball and dashed to the basket for the game-tying layup with just under 12 seconds remaining. see Balcom page 2B

With the student section going wild in the background, head coach Steve Washburn high-fives his way down the bench moments after the overtime victory. The Indians were celebrating their first win of the 2013 season.

Powhatan splits matches against Petersburg and Thomas Dale

Powhatan freshman August Noble, sister of teammate Sidney Noble, rounds a corner during the 1600 meter run at a Mini Invitational at Fork Union Military Academy on Thursday, Dec. 12. Noble finished fourth out of 12 runners with a time of 6:40.64

Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

Powhatan High School wrestling coach Jonathan Tanaka rarely sits down during his team’s matches. Most of the time you’ll find him at the very edge of the mat, shouting tactical instructions or fiery words of encouragement to his wrestlers as they duke it out just a few feet in front of him.

He gets so close that you can imagine, sometimes even see, little beads of spit flying out of his mouth and landing near the feet of the dueling dancers.

Wrestling, by nature, is an intense and passionfueled sport. This was doubly true on Wednesday, Dec. 11 during Powhatan’s second match of the night against Thomas Dale. The Indians went into the final weight class — a 152-pound match-up between Mark Hall and Powhatan’s Seth Jordan — trailing by a slim 32-30 margin. There was a lot of the line: whichever wrestler came out victorious would capture a match victory for his team.

With Tanaka and his wrestlers screaming and gesturing from the edge of the mat, Jordan valiantly battled through the initial minute of the first round, going move-for-move with his sweaty dance partner. But one minute and 30 seconds in, he faltered. It happened so quickly that it was hard to get a bead on exactly how it went down, but before Jordan had a chance to react, he was pinned against the mat — rosy cheeked and dejected — as the Thomas Dale masses erupted in a victory celebration.

The fact that Indians entered the final weight class with a chance to capture a match victory is a testament to their endurance in the face of adversity. They trailed 17-0 early in the match, but two remarkable weight class victories — one by Hunter Smith and another by Stephon Lemmons — riled up the Indians fan base and put them within

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Powhatan’s Stephon Lemmons (right) grapples with Thomas Dale’s Josh Parker during a heavyweight match at Thomas Dale High School on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Lemmons captured an 8-6 overtime victory, but the Indians lost the overall match by a score of 38-30.

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striking distance of their foes.

Smith’s 220-pound battle against Zach Life was rife with tension and perhaps the highlight of the evening. Smith trailed his opponent for the first five minutes and 30 seconds and found himself behind by one with 30 seconds remaining in the last round. He desperately needed a well-timed takedown to swing the advantage in his favor (a move worth two points), and that’s exactly what he got. Smith pounded Life into the mat and held on for the final 30 seconds for the 7-6 victory.

Lemmons skirmish against Josh Parker came right on the heels of Smith’s last-minute victory. see Wrestling page 2B

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The 2013 winter sports season will be a groundbreaking one for the Powhatan High School athletic department.

For the first time in PHS history, the school will field an indoor track team. This fresh addition to the Powhatan athletic ensemble will give cross country runners, outdoor track and field athletes, football players, and other

of the

persons of competitive ilk an organized means to stay in top shape during the long, cold winter months.

The boys’ roster consists of 20 athletes, with three more to be added in the coming days. Of those 20, six – Jesse Adcock, Austin Conway, Chase Miffleton, Sidney Noble, Mason Sylvia and Tyler Williams — were members of the first Powhatan cross see Track page 2B

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Balcom: Player’s clutch last-second shot helped demoralize opponent, securing 73-66 win Continued from page 1B

In response to Allen’s daring steal-and-layup combo, the student section — most of whom were dressed in white tee shirts and hoodies — exploded with enthusiasm. The kids rocked and rolled and stomped and jumped, creating a beautiful cacophonic ruckus behind the Indians’ bench. An enormous photograph , or a literal “Fathead,” if you wish to call it that, of Washburn’s cranium waved to and fro above the flailing arms of the white-clad wailers. Pandemonium was the style of the moment.

But the crescendo diminished just as quickly as it had risen. A foolish and untimely Indians’ foul sent Robinson to the charity stripe with 7.5 seconds left on the clock. He

drained both shots, putting Powhatan in a position of imminent defeat.

Enter Joey Balcom: a threeyear varsity starter who, according to Washburn, “loves the big moment.” The senior was making his first start since a mild ankle sprain forced him to the sideline against his will.

But now his presence on the hardwood was paying dividends, as he ended up hitting the most important basket of the Indians season thus far.

With just two second remaining on the clock, Balcom threw up a hasty-yet-confident shot from the top of the key that tickled the twine, tying the game at 62.

So there it was: Balcom got his big moment, and he had shone brightly. So brightly, in fact, that he created enough energy in the student section to

carry the Indians through the entirety of overtime.

Whatever momentum or luck or skill Louisa possessed during the first four quarters went lame in the extra period.

Balcom’s clutch last-second shot acted as a demoralizing dagger that exorcised the spirit of victory from the Lions’ breast. Over the last four minutes of play, Powhatan outscored Louisa 11-4 and secured the 73-66 win.

After the final whistle, the boys celebrated fervently in the locker room.

“The difference between this game and the Monacan game is we found a way to win,” said a visibly proud Washburn in the coaches’ office after the game.

“We got the stops when we needed them and we were able to pull out the victory.”

“I can’t explain how big this

win is,” he continued. “It’s such a morale builder for these guys to realize that they have the talent not only to compete, but to win. Hopefully this is something we can continue to build on in the coming days and weeks.”

Washburn also took time to discuss Balcom’s critical return.

“Joey’s never scared,” said Washburn. “He’s a clutch player and you saw that tonight. It’s a luxury having a guy with that amount of talent and experience on the court. We definitely missed his leadership while he was out of the lineup.”

Also making a return was senior Teddy Dennis, who had been sidelined thanks to a bout with the flu. Dennis, who finished with 10 points, was one of five Powhatan players to finish in double digits. Drew Ratliff (16), Balcom (13), Sam Flem-

ing (13) and Logan Allen (11) were the other four.

The Powhatan win overshadows a standout performance by Robinson. He finished with 31 points. The loss drops the Lions to an unfortunate, but not unexpected, 0-5.

If tonight can be taken as an indicator of future competence, more positive moments seem to be on the horizon. There were several stretches during the evening — particularly in the first quarter and in overtime — when the Indians played with a palpable sense of confidence and urgency. If coach Washburn can isolate these golden moments and find a way to spread them evenly throughout four quarters of play — bring a little consistency to the table— the 2013 Indians have a real shot at remaining competitive this winter season.

Track: Next meet takes place Saturday at Arthur Ash Center Wrestling: Indians will take to mat again this weekend The festivities kicked lor Holt — qualified for Rounding out the topContinued from page 1B country team to ever qualify for the state meet this past fall. In fact, the only member of that state-title contending group that is not on the roster is freshman Jakob Vaughan. Of the remaining 14 athletes, three — L.J. Jackson, Wesley Livermon, and Lamonte Henderson — played on the football team under head coach Jim Woodson.

L.J. Jackson was an allconference running back, while Livermon and Henderson, both freshman, saw significant playing time. Livermon was a kicker, while Henderson made his presence known on the defensive side of the ball.

The girls’ roster is nearly as lengthy, consisting of 18 athletes. Two of the 18 — August Noble and Tay-

the state cross country meet as individuals this past fall.

So, with the roster locked and loaded, the indoor track program made its debut on Thursday, Dec. 12, at a Mini Invitational at Fork Union Military Academy, about 40 miles northwest of Powhatan County.

The meet was hosted by the Estes Athletic Center, a quaint brick building that sits nuzzled away in a far corner of Fork Union’s sprawling campus. Under the EAC roof was a collection of seven teams, all of which hailed from the Central Virginia area. They were, in alphabetical order, Appomattox County, Christchurch, Fork Union, Orange County, Powhatan, Prince Edward, and Western Albemarle.

off around 5:30 and lasted until a few minutes past the stroke of 10. When the results were officially compiled, coaches Paul Smartschan and Ernie Henderson had a lot to nod their heads at.

On the boys’ side of the coin, seven individuals placed within the top five of their respective events.

The highest finisher was Conway, who blew past the competition in the 1000 meter, finishing a full 10 seconds ahead of runnerup Trevor Stutzman of Western Albemarle. Justin Roberts and Adcock placed third in the 55 high hurdles and 500 meter, respectively. Jackson finished fourth in the 55 meter, Sidney Noble finished fourth in the 3200, and Chase Miffleton finished fourth in the 1600.

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five finishers was Tyler Williams, who placed in the fifth spot in the 3200.

Over on the girls’ side, Holt did her best to steal the show. She placed second in both the 1600 meter and the 3200 meter. Beyond Holt, Noble and Caroline Jones also had strong showings. Noble finished fourth in the 1600 meter, while Jones finished fourth in the 500 meter.

For those interested in supporting the upstart indoor track team, the next meet will take place this Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Arthur Ash Center in Richmond. The first gun is set to fire at 5 p.m.

“We’re also planning on coming back to FUMA for a few meets this season,” said Smartschan.

“We’re really excited about this program and it’s great that we were able to get some many kids to come out.”

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The two burly heavyweights went blow for blow over the first three rounds and headed into overtime with the score tied at six-all.

Once there, Lemmons wasted no time finishing off Parker, taking him down in the first round to secure an 8-6 win.

If Powhatan’s match against Thomas Dale was the definition of a nail-biter, the Indians first match against Petersburg rested on the exact opposite end of the spectrum: an antinail-biter, if you will. Powhatan jumped out to a 48-9 lead over the Crimson Wave behind pins by Ben Causey, Noah Green, Nelson Sutto, Evan Reams and Leo Chinappi.

They would never look back.

Powhatan was so dominant, in fact, that they lost

only three weight classes — two by forfeit, one by decision — and won by a final of 60-18.

Among the standouts for Powhatan was a wiry, 113-pounder by the name of Evans Reams. Reams was the only Indians wrestler to log victories in both of his matches.

Against Petersburg, he pinned Aaron Evans 35 seconds into the first round. Against Thomas Dale, he pinned Tyler Rubble less than 90 seconds into the first round.

Though you wouldn’t guess it, Reams is in his first year with the varsity wrestling team.

The Indians will take to the mat again this weekend at Turner Ashby High School for an invitational. The start time for the Friday match is slated for 5 p.m., while the Saturday match will begin at 10 a.m.

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