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Powhatan, Virginia
The hometown paper of Wesley N. Sims, Jr.
Vol. XXVIII No. 7
February 12, 2014
DECISION 2014
THE RESULTS ARE OFFICIAL Special Elections overview with registrar
Dobbins, Frame and Hymel look ahead to taking office By Ben Orcutt News Editor
The results of last week’s special elections are official and Powhatan County now has a new Circuit Court clerk and two Dobbins new members of the School Board. In the eightcandidate field for Circuit Court clerk, voters appeared to favor the experience of Frame Teresa Hash Dobbins and elected her to the post, making her the first-elected female clerk in the history of Powhatan County. Hymel Dobbins, 46, is the principal clerk, judge’s chambers, for Chesterfield County Circuit Court and she also has worked as a deputy clerk for Powhatan County Circuit Court. Dobbins won by a margin of 168 votes over second place finisher Jason S. Tackett, a master detective sergeant with the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office. She received 1,304 votes and, in the process, captured seven of 12 precincts, as well as the absentee vote, and tied Tackett, who finished with 1,136 votes, in two precincts. “If there was a turning point in the election, I feel that it would have been after the articles ran in Powhatan Today and the Community Journal with each candidate’s responses and qualifications,” Dobbins said. “I believe that the Candidate’s Night was a see Winners page 2A
By Ben Orcutt News Editor
PHOTOS BY ANJIE HENLEY
David Burns sports his “I Voted” sticker as he was leaving Flat Rock Precinct 103 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Top left, Bethesda Precinct poll workers, from left, Sharon Williams, Arvada Williams and Frank Flannagan check in Brooke and Clarence Key. Top right, Autumn and MacKenzie Bartlett show their support for clerk of Circuit Court candidate Jason S. Tackett.
It was no accident that last week’s special elections went off without a hitch and the unofficial results were tallied in less than 30 minutes after the polls closed at 7 p.m. Powhatan County General Registrar Karen B. Alexander said that the first precinct to report called in its results at 7:05 p.m. Alexander and within minutes all 12 precincts had reported. By 7:22 p.m., the total unofficial results had been posted. “Our voting machines tally all of the votes once the polls close,” she said. “Our poll workers, who are extensively trained, call us immediately and read off the tapes that come directly from the voting machines. It’s cut and dried and allows us to produce unofficial votes quickly.” The official results, which are listed in accompanying charts, were certified to the State Board of Elections the next day, with very minor changes in the vote totals. It takes about three months to prepare for an election and last week’s special elections were no exception, Alexander said, adding that 49 paid election officials were used. “This would be a minimum amount specific for an election of this scale,” she said. “We also had two staff, three Electoral Board members, two vendor consultants and three additional part-time volunteers who assisted at various stages of the election.” see Overview page 4A Flat Rock Precinct poll worker Wayne Sharpe, left, hands literature to voter Eric Childress. Left, first-time voter Jessica Mazza is surrounded by numerous signs of candidates she has to choose from.
Inside
Sports
Index
A3 S-U-C-C-E-S-S Adelaide Meade, a fifth grader at Pocahontas Middle School, is the division winner in Powhatan County Public Schools Spelling Bee
B1 Getting their kicks in Martial Arts World students show off what they have learned
Calendar Classified Crossword Horoscope Letters
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Obituaries Opinion Quotes TV Listings
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Powhatan Today, February 12, 2014
CALENDAR Wednesday, Feb. 12 Family story hours are held at 10:30 a.m. at the Powhatan Library on Monday and Wednesday. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Gaming days are held from 3 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. For more information, call (804) 5985670. The World War II Round Table of Central Virginia meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at St. John Neumann Catholic Church located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center. All are welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 13 Library family story hours (see above). The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. For more information, call (804) 5985670.
QU OT E S O F T H E W E E K “If there was a turning point in the election, I feel that it would have been after the articles ran in Powhatan Today and the Community Journal with each candidate’s responses and qualifications. I believe that the Candidate’s Night was a pivotal moment in the campaign when each candidate was able to present their experience and vision to the citizens of Powhatan County.�
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The Powhatan Republican Committee’s monthly meeting is held at 7 p.m. (with a social mixer at 6:30 p.m.) on the second Thursday of every month at Rosa’s Pizza Restaurant in 2470 Anderson Hwy. in Powhatan.
Friday, Feb. 14 Kay’s Krafters, a small branch of From the Heart Stitchers, meets between 1 and 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. For more information, call Donna at (804) 598-7514 or visit the website fromtheheartstitchers.org.
Saturday, Feb. 15 Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Monday, Feb. 17 Library family story hours (see above). The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. For more information, call (804) 5985670.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail. Bingo is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Powhatan Moose Lodge. For more information, call (804)598-2809.
UPCOMING A women’s support group is based in Powhatan but is open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. For more information, call (804) 598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.
Are you or someone you know a victim of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Contact Powhatan Domestic Violence Services at 598-5630 ext. 2420
Presents
Newly-elected District 5 School Board member Kim M. Drew Hymel
“Nothing beats the excitement of Election Day, especially when that phone starts ringing at 7:05 p.m. with results. My heart races right along with each and every candidate.� Karen B. Alexander, Powhatan County General Registrar, on last week’s special election
See page 2A
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Teresa Hash Dobbins on last week’s special election of Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk, which she won
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Thursday at the Powhatan Village Building. The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
“I have first-hand and realistic knowledge on what is required to educate students to maximize their potential.�
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Winners: Dobbins said she had eyed becoming clerk for some time Continued from page 1A
pivotal moment in the campaign when each candidate was able to present their experience and vision to the citizens of Powhatan County.� Dobbins has had her eye on becoming Powhatan County Circuit Court clerk for some time and she said she is grateful to be able to hold the office. “I am gratified and humbled that the residents of Powhatan County looked at each of the candidates and based their decision on experience and qualifications,� she said. “It is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication. I now believe that I can utilize my experience in modernizing the office technology and procedures.� While there are details that have to be addressed, Dobbins said she will step into her new role by March 1. “Upon officially assuming the duties of this office, my short-term goals are to have the office fully staffed as soon as feasible under the personnel guidelines as set forth by the county of Powhatan,� Dobbins said. “Next, I plan to meet with key stakeholders who utilize the services of the Circuit Court. Upon meeting with the judiciary, conferring with the local law enforcement and other high-end users, I will be able to access the needs of the office. Utilizing this information will aid in the development of a strategic plan to serve the citizens of Powhatan County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. This process will be ongoing and will be revised as needed.� In the race for the District 4 School Board seat, Marvin S. “Sammy� Frame won a narrow victory over Sandy E. Brindley with a winning margin of 28 votes with 389 ballots cast for him and 361 for her. “It would be difficult to name a singular event or strategy upon which the election hinged,� Frame, a 32-year-old pastor at PCC and a professor at John Leland Center for Theological Studies, said. “It
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seems to me that in a race this close nearly every decision and opportunity was crucial. I am grateful to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Candidate’s Night on Jan. 23 as I do think it allowed me to demonstrate my strengths. Mostly, at the risk of sounding clichĂŠ, voter turnout seems to have been decisive. Joe Walters and Sandy Brindley are exceptional candidates who ran fantastic campaigns. Only 86 votes separated the entire field out of more than 1,000 cast.â€? Frame’s showing in the Mt. Zion precinct, where he won by a 25-vote margin, is primarily what sealed the victory for him. Brindley outdistanced him by three votes to carry the Powhatan Courthouse precinct. “Mt. Zion is my home [precinct], but with such strong opponents I felt I needed to carry both precincts to win,â€? Frame said. “Obviously, the results would have been different had I not carried Mt. Zion, and it was the difference in the election. Yet, it’s also important not to understate the importance of the Powhatan Courthouse precinct at Company 1. The Courthouse precinct had nearly 300 more voters for the clerk’s race than the next highest precinct in the county. As a consequence, it is an enormously important precinct in any county election. In District 4, if you don’t do well at the Courthouse precinct, then your chances of winning are nearly impossible.â€? Frame said he is passionate about early childhood education, which will be an important issue for him moving forward. “I am grateful to the residents of District 4 and to my supporters everywhere for affording me this opportunity,â€? Frame said. “I tend to think of myself as a critical thinker, and there can be no question that I intend to bring that same critical thinking to the decisions of the School Board. That approach also means availing myself of as much data as possible and soliciting as many perspectives as possible. I campaigned on the promise of community/parental involvement in our schools as I believe that is the way forward. I hope county residents will call on me regularly for they will find with
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me an open, listening ear.� In the race for the District 5 seat on the School Board, 56-year-old Kim M. Drew Hymel, a 21-year veteran teacher, claimed a 433 to 360 victory over challenger Bobby A. Shortridge Jr. Hymel’s strong showing in her home precinct of Pineville, where she outdistanced Shortridge by an 84-vote margin of 136 to 52, was the key to her win. However, Hymel said she will show no favoritism to any section of District 5. “I’m appreciative of every vote,� she said. “Every vote counts. I represent all the people and children of District 5.� Her longtime classroom experience as a teacher — Hymel recently renewed her teaching certificate — will serve her well as a member of the School Board, she said. “I have first-hand and realistic knowledge on what is required to educate students to maximize their potential,� Hymel said. Once she settles into her new position, there are a number of issues that she plans to address, Hymel said. “Improve the trust relationship between the School Board and the people, transparency of the $43 million budget and get more of our allotted budget in the classroom with our students and teachers,� she said. Hymel agreed that having two new School Board members will be good for the panel and allow for a fresh perspective and an influx of new ideas. “Yes,� she said. “I am bringing my experience as an educator and parent of two children in the school district.� Hymel added that she is excited to be “representing the children and citizens of Powhatan County and moving this school district forward.� Based on how she views her role on the School Board, Hymel said county residents can expect “transparency, open and honest communication with residents of this county, so that we may all be a part of shaping the future of public education in Powhatan County.� Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@ powhatantoday.com or at (804) 5984305, ext. 19 or (804) 363-1577.
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Spelling bee participants take the stage with Dr. Eric L. Jones, superintendent of Powhatan County Public Schools, and District 3 School Board member Valerie C. Ayers.
Superintendent of Powhatan County Public Schools Dr. Eric L. Jones is shown with spelling bee winner Adelaide Meade.
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P RO PE RT Y T R A N S F E R S POWHATAN 2695 Dorset Ridge Terrace, Powhatan; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Tim Dooley, $210,000. 3040 Elioch Manor Drive, Powhatan; Warren S. Lutz Jr. to Scott A. Janus, $361,500. Interest in 50 acres; Jordan Funn (by special commissioner) to Gerard Swainson, $50,000. 4561 Lockin Road, Powhatan; Ellis R. Cook to Daniel M. Kempe, $174,900. 3953 Lost Mill Road, Powhatan; Finer Homes Inc. to Lawrence L. Chapman, $364,075. 3838 Mill Mount Drive, Powhatan; Peter Charles Hohl to Eric J. Holland, $390,000. 3875 Mill Station Drive, Powhatan; Chesterfield Construction Services Inc. to David F. Hunt II, $252,000. 3955 Mill Station Drive, Powhatan; Fairlane Construction Corp. to Matthew G. Henke, $300,000. 1440 Morewood Drive, Powhatan; Nancy Ann Norris to Joshua R. Bartlam, $409,950. 4943 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan; Estate of Judith S. Martin to Kevin D. Kingston, $285,500. 2121 Old Homestead Place, Powhatan; Janine Benizio to Daniel W. Yohman,
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$196,200. 1426 E Overlook Drive, Powhatan; Gary L. Rhodes to Joan B. Golden, $295,000. 1524 Palmore Road, Powhatan; Arnold M. Stephens III to John H. Shelton, $221,000. 11307 E Polo Place, Midlothian; Estate of Carl Lama Minetree to CMB Group LLC, $260,000. 1825 Rock Point Drive, Powhatan; Dawn M. Kingston to Jeffrey C. Glasco, $300,000. 1641 Rocky Ford Road, Powhatan; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Matthew Featherston, $149,900. 2822 Rocky Oak Road, Powhatan; Ronald J. Crothers to Stanley J. Krawczuk, $178,000. 1024 Shroeder Road, Powhatan; New Ventures Real Estate LLC to Jimmy D. Harris, $437,000. 2095 Stemcreek Trail, Powhatan; Jason Vaughan to Nathan A. Marsh, $335,000. 3404 Sherwood Bluff Way, Powhatan; Renee Y. Bondurant to Nancy Lee Brown, $295,000. 3325 Trenholm Road, Powhatan; Brandi J. King to John T. Gibree, $375,000. 2286 Westwood Pine Drive, Moseley; Darla J. Wielkiewicz, trustee to Carlton J. Dunford Jr., $295,000.
Overview: Alexander estimated the cost of last week’s elections likely to be around $10,000 Continued from page 1A
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Fire destroys Genito Rally Drive home Three fire companies respond to blaze By Ben Orcutt News Editor
An early morning Sunday fire completely destroyed a house on Genito Rally Drive, displacing the family who lived there. After being dispatched at 1:09 a.m. to the blaze in the 1700 block of Genito Rally Drive, firefighters discovered a large Cape Cod house, with an attached storyand-a-half garage, with the garage fully involved on the first floor and heavy fire conditions run-
hose lines inside the house to dig out and extinguish the hidden fires,� Schoeffel said. “Volunteer firefighters ended up operating with two hose lines on the first floor and two on the second floor. The fire was marked under control around 3 a. m.� In addition to volunteer firefighters from Companies 2, 1 and 4, an ambulance and deputies from the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office, Amelia Tanker 4 also provided assistance by hauling water, Schoeffel said. “The volunteer firefighters were getting tired from the long battle and Chesterfield Engine 5 was called for additional firefighters to assist with extinguishing hot spots,� Schoeffel said. “A tanker shuttle was set up using
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Volunteer firefighters from Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield counties responded to an early Sunday morning blaze that destroyed a home in the 1700 block of Genito Rally Drive in Powhatan County.
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Flames shoot from a home on Genito Rally Drive as firefighters battle an early Sunday morning fire in Powhatan County.
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“No injuries were reported by the occupants or firefighters and the occupants did not need Red Cross,� Schoeffel said. “A big thank you to McDonald’s for supplying food and drinks to the volunteer firefighters at a
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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
New Harvest Church
Don’t be fooled by the old building! Caring, Authentic, Practical, Casual Dress, Biblically Honest. 3931 Old Buckingham Road In the Village on Route 13 across from Skaggs Road Intersection. (Next to Kountry Kids Daycare) 804-403-3100 Ken Filliben, Pastor Email: newharvestassembly@comcast.net
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 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
Bethesda Community Church
“It’s an Experience�
Providence Presbyterian Church
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
Worship: 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. 9:45 a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.
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1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA
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 Worshiping Sundays at: 4480 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, 8:28AM, 9:45AM & 11:30AM Westchester Regal Cinemas, Midlothian, 10:30AM Online, 9:45AM pccwiredLIVE.net 598-1174 pccwired.net
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
www.powhatanumc.us 2253 Rosson Road
Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)
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3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor
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CALL 598-4305 for details.
Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
598-6090
Hobson’s Chapel
United Methodist Church PASTOR TIM KENNELL 804-598-0240, 598-3365 3540 OLD BUCKINGHAM RD. POWHATAN, VIRGINIA 23139
5053-01
LOCATED AT INTERSECTION OF ROCKY FORD RD AND RT. 13-JUST
inviting. building. equipping. www.pmchurch.net
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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Special election process went smoothly By Ben Orcutt News Editor
Last week’s special elections for Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk and District 4 and District 5 seats on the Powhatan County School Board went off without a hitch as nearly 25 percent of the county’s registered voters turned out to cast ballots. Although there could only be one winner in each of the three races, it was refreshing that eight county residents wanted to give back to their community by seeking the office of Circuit Court Clerk. Three candidates were vying for the District 4 School Board seat and two for the District 5 seat. Counting the candidates for Circuit Court Clerk, 13 county residents stepped up to the plate to offer their services for three of the most important positions of leadership that affect the lives of all county citizens. Newly-elected Circuit Court Clerk
gratulations as well for their willingness to serve and the effort they made to do so. Also, Powhatan County General Registrar Karen B. Alexander, her staff, poll workers, volunteers and the county’s Electoral Board deserve a tip of the hat for the time and effort they put in to ensure that the election process was completed in accordance with the laws and guidelines that govern the process. All of the races were devoid of mudslinging and the candidates in each race showed respect for their challengers. In the end, whether their candidates PHOTO BY ANJIE HENLEY were successful or not, the big winners A truck in the parking lot of the Powhatan Station Precinct at the last week were the voters who went to Huguenot Public Safety Building sports flyers for Circuit Court Clerk the polls and exercised their right to parcandidate Beth Featherston Jones. ticipate in the selection of those who will help shape the county’s future. Teresa Hash Dobbins, District 4 School congratulated on their successful camIn a democratic society, you can’t ask Board member Marvin S. “Sammy” paigns and we wish them well as they for anything more than that. Frame and District 5 School Board take office. To all of those who played a role in member Kim M. Drew Hymel are to be The other 10 candidates deserve con- the process, congratulations, well done!
New program connects incarcerated kids, families By Roslyn Ryan
part must visit a rec center in Roanoke where a faith-based group called Straight Street maintains and operates a secure computer terminal with access to Beaumont. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, after a few minutes of wrangling with some unexpected connection issues, staff members
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Beaumont receive no regular visits, often because family members simply can’t afford to make the trip. “Using these visits is one thing we can do to soothe parents’ fears about what is happening with their children,” Beaumont superintendent Charles Dockery said. “Often, if they can see the child,
By the sound of it, the conversation was just like any you might expect to hear between a young man and his family visiting from out of town. They wished him a happy birthday; he asked about a girl he’d been friendly with. They caught up on the latest news, asked him about school, and teased him about his new haircut. The only thing that made this particular visit unusual, in fact, was that the young man’s family was in Roanoke and he was more than 100 miles away at the Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center in Powhatan, where he currently resides. Thanks to a new program called VisuVisit, which the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice launched on Nov. 20, 2013, juvenile offenders housed at Beaumont have been able to visit with family via a secure Internet connection, enjoying hour-long conversations up to once a week. The meetings are governed by the same rules as on-site visitations — those taking part must pass background checks, and each virtual visit is moniA ward at Beaumont Correctional Center visits with his family using tored by correctional center staff — and VisuVisit, a secure Internet program monitored by the facility’s staff. are typically scheduled for either
Officials say the program helps parents who can’t afford to travel stay connected to their children. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“Using these visits is one thing we can do to soothe parents’ fears about what is happening with their children. Often, if they can see the child, they feel better.” Charles Dockery Superintendent Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center
Wednesday or Sunday evenings. Currently, families who want
at Beaumont watched from a few yards away as a young man named Nicholas caught up with his stepmother and siblings. A tall, lanky kid with an easy grin and close-cropped hair, Nicholas leaned in close to the monitor as he asked his family about what they had done on New Year’s Eve. They asked him how he had celebrated his birthday, and what he’d had to eat that day. Nicholas’ family has not missed a single opportunity to visit with him, Greg Davy, public information officer for VDJJ, said, but that isn’t the case for many young residents. In fact, Davy said, around 20 percent to take of the young men serving sentences at
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they feel better.” The equipment and technology used for VisuVisit has been around for years, Dockery said — it is essentially a much more secure version of the popular Internet-based communication service Skype — but was previously used to connect the boys with probation officers and other staff members. The VisuVisit program is focused on the Roanoke area for now, Dockery said, because that is where the need was greatest. A program in Danville is expected to be up and running this month. As the end of his visit neared, Nicholas assured his stepmother that he was see Program page 7A
L E T T E R TO T H E E D I TO R Newest school board member grateful for voter support Dear Editor, Last October, my husband Dan said, “You’re going to run for School Board, aren’t you?” I said, Hymel “How can I run? We’re raising two kids.” He says, “How can you not run? You go to all these meetings, volunteer in the kids’ classrooms, you know what’s going on, you’d be good at it.” I said, “The meetings are at night, homework needs to be done, baths need to be given, lunches made, etc. You’d have to step up more.” Dan says, “I can do it.” And that’s how it started. A great, big “THANK YOU” to all the people who helped me get elected to the School Board! I am so very grateful for the overwhelming support I received. Now, the hard work begins. I know it won’t be easy. It’s budget time. I hope you will express your ideas/needs at any School Board meeting, workshop, and/or hearing. Let’s start talking. Every idea is important. We won’t always agree on every issue, but if we remember that all of us want what’s best for all of the children in this county, we can’t go wrong. Let’s get started! Kim Hymel Newly-elected District 5 School Board member
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Ann Guthrie Causey Ann Guthrie Causey was born September 3, 1932, and lived her final years in Powhatan with her son, Ray, and devoted daughter-in-law, Heather Causey, and their children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Baxter Causey; her parents, Clifton William and Mary Brown Guthrie; two brothers, Clifton William Guthrie Jr. and Charles Eugene Guthrie. Ann is survived by her five children, Karen Causey Holmes (Gunnar), Mary Beth Causey Castanien, Suzanne Causey Griguts (Nick), Raymond Baxter Causey Jr. (Heather) and Sarah Causey O’Dell (Robert K.); her grandchildren, Garth Erik Holmes (Laura), Julie Castanien Parrott (Joseph), Genevieve Marie Holmes, Rita Sharon Lichter, Benjamin Baxter Causey, Samuel Ray Causey, Anna Grace Causey; and one adorable greatgranddaughter, Gabrianna Winn Holmes. She also is survived by her brothers, James Guthrie (Beth), Edward Guthrie (Carolyn), Joseph Guthrie (Judy), Michael Guthrie (Carolyn); and sisters-in-law, Jean and Shirley Guthrie; and her beloved nephews and nieces. Ann graduated from Saint Gertrude High School in 1948 and met her husband, Baxter, in 1952 while both were working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond. Ann was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for more than 50 years and worked at Cen-
tenary United Methodist Church until her debilitating stroke in 2005. Ann was an infinite inspiration to her friends and family. She lived her life as a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend. Ann was a life-long devout Catholic and raised her children in the church. She was a happy, hardworking, beautiful woman and impressed those who lived and worked with her. In her last years, she displayed an amazing resilience despite her illness. Every day she would find a reason to smile at her grandchildren’s antics. She died peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, who were honored to care for her and will miss her very much. Our family is very grateful for the skilled and comforting care provided by the Horizons Hospice team, led by Jeanne McGregor and her wonderful caregiver, Tiarra Bond. The family received friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Bliley’s-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A funeral Mass was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Sacred Heart Parrish (South Richmond, 14th and Perry streets). Donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Center in Ann’s name.
Louis Steven Ewert Louis Steven Ewert, 53, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on January 25, 2014. Steve Ewert was born in Lake Park, Fla., the son of Herman Louis Ewert and Marjorie Louise Withington. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Roberts-Ewert; a
sister and two brothers. A graduate of the Florida Culinary Institute, Steve was the multi market training manager for Panera Bread in the Richmond and Fredericksburg markets, and an active member of the Central Virginia Trailblazers outdoor group. Steve was a friendly and energetic person who will be greatly missed by his family and the many people whose lives he touched. A celebration of Steve’s life for family and friends was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at O’Toole’s Restaurant, 4800 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23225.
tist Church. Interment followed at 1 p.m. in the Royster Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
Loni Reczek
Loni Reczek, of Powhatan, died February 1, 2014. She is survived by her son, Zachary Reczek; mother, Carol Polubinski of Powhatan; brother, Tony Polubinski (Martha) of Montpelier; sister, Evelyn Schaber (Ed) of Chesterfield. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Polubinski; sisters, Virginia Tremblay and Doris Polubinski. SerRosa C. Featherston vices were private. Online condolences maybe made Rosa C., Featherston, at bennettbardenfh.com. 90, widow of James C. Featherston, born in Char- Frank V. Williams Jr. lotte County, went home Frank V. Williams Jr., to be 76, of Powhatan, widower with the of Faye S. Williams, Lord passed away February 5, January 2014. He 30, is sur2014. vived by She is daughsurvived ters, by her sons, Larry (Kathy) Debbie Featherston, Randy (Sue) Andrews Featherston, Gary Feath(George) erston; daughters, Vicki Featherston, Beth (Rex) of Raleigh, N.C., Terry Jones, all of Powhatan; 10 Blair (Charlie) of Ashgrandchildren and eight land; sister, Ellen Jones great-grandchildren. She (Herbert) of Smithfield; was a member of Hyles grandchildren, Ashley, Baptist Church, Chester- James, Hamilton, Caitlin, field. She loved the Lord, Erin; many supportive exher family and raking tended family and friends. leaves. The family re- Having served in the Air ceived friends from 2 to 4 Force, Frank moved back p.m. on Sunday, February to the area and began a ca2, 2014, at the Bennett & reer with Virginia Folding Barden Funeral Home, Box Co. (Westvaco), 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. where he retired after 34 60), Powhatan. Funeral years. After retirement, he services were held at 10 returned to his family a.m. Monday, February 3, farm in Powhatan to raise 2014, in Holly Hills Bap- beef cattle. Frank’s love for
the outdoors throughout his life allowed him to enjoy his two favorite pastimes — hunting and fishing. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014, at the Powhatan Community Cemetery. Following the service, a reception to celebrate Frank’s life was held at the County Seat Restaurant in Powhatan Courthouse. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all of those who supported Frank during his time of illness. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
getting his work done and keeping his head down. There were a few more birthday wishes, and then the screen went black. Nicholas said afterward that he writes to his family every night, but that it’s the visits that help keep him connected to the life he left behind. “I look forward to it every time,� he said, in large part because of the guidance his family provides, even from afar. “They encourage me every day to do what I need to do so I can come home.� Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.
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Tough shooting dooms Blessed Sacrament By Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
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Luke Lanzilloti, right, attempts to kick an apple off the end of a sword held by his father, Copeland Lazilloti, at Martial Arts
Going through ‘fire and flames’ Campers fight through ‘blood, sweat and tears’ in annual rite of passage By Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
It was 4 a.m. and 15-year-old black belt Joshua Smith was working through his forms in near pitch-black darkness at Martial Arts World in Powhatan. Most of his fellow campers had already turned in for the night. But Smith, who was on his eighth hour of training, was pining for more. Copeland Lanzillotti, Smith’s uncle and A+ director at MAW, caught a glimpse of his nephew flowing through his moves on an infrared camera located in another part of the building. On any other day of the week, it would have been absurd for Smith to be practicing that early in the morning. But the weekend of Feb. 7-8 was an anomaly in the MAW world: It was the weekend of the 24-hour challenge. Smith was one of 80 campers, ranging in age from 5 to 55, who participated in the grueling litmus test of fortitude.
The event began at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, and concluded at 7 p.m. the next day. Lanzilotti, who has been at MAW for nearly a decade, said he views the event as a “rite of passage,” a strenuous mental, physical and spiritual challenge that forces the campers to break down old barriers by fighting through punishing fatigue. “It’s all about character building,” said Lanzilotti. “How do you react when you get tired? Do you get frustrated? If you don’t push yourself, you’ll never truly learn how to train. The best meditation in the world is training hard.” The 24-hour period was filled with “every class under the sun,” Lanzilotti said, from kickboxing to grappling to cane-ja. Cane-ja, which was new to the camp this year, teaches the generally ignored art of using a cane for self defense. Lanzilotti said many senior citizens may be opposed to the idea of carrying a cane on the grounds of appearing weak. But he also said he is convinced that learning how to utilize the tool for protection is a worthwhile undertaking. The art of cane-ja is particularly relevant these days, with the violent knock-out game trend sweeping the Virginia. Victims of the cultural phenomenon are often the frail and/or elderly. Knowing how to defend oneself with a cane, Lanzilotti
said, could prove highly beneficial. Another one of Lanzilotti’s favorite classes was knife self-defense. Campers wore white shirts and were given an uncapped permanent marker to represent a knife. They sparred with the markers, each dark slash on their gleaming white shirts a grim sign of where the knife would have cut into skin. Campers were allowed to stay awake for as long as they pleased, but most turned in around 3 or 4 a.m., so as to be fully rested when they were forced from their slumber at 7 a.m. Smith, who was put on fire watch due to his training instructor status, was one of the campers who resisted the temptress of sleep the longest. While he by no means regrets it, he said he was feeling the burn the following morning. “It was tiring, but a lot of fun,” he said. “I went to bed around 4:30 and had to be back up at 6:30. The next morning my legs weren’t working properly. They were shaking. The kickboxing class that I did on Saturday was horrible.” Still, Smith buys into Lanzilotti’s idea of the experience being a rite of passage that, see Camp page 3B
From the onset of Blessed Sacrament’s Feb. 5 game against Brunswick Academy, things seemed a little bit out of sync. The Knights went into the half trailing 22-9. Although they had a better showing over the final two quarters, they weren’t able to pull themselves out of that 13-point hole. They fell 40-25, evening the season series between the schools at one game apiece. “Getting off to a good start has been a problem all year for us,” head coach Luke Bobbitt said. “We dig a hole and have to fight our way out of it.” The Knights attempted to nullify the deficit early in the second half. They trailed by only 10 with six minutes remaining in the third quarter, but that’s as close as they would get. An eight-point run by the Vikings extended their lead to 30-12. Blessed Sacrament was never able to recover. Bobbitt attempted to pinpoint some of the team’s troublesome areas. “Offense, rebounding, and just overall effort,” he said. “On certain nights, things just don’t go your way and this was definitely one of those nights. Our shots weren’t falling and we couldn’t close the gap.” See Knights page 2B
S U PE R S E N I O R N I G H T Ratliff steals show, Indians win final home game of season By Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
It could be referred to as “Ratliff’s Rise.” In a fast-paced game that was played mostly beyond the arc, Powhatan
tallied a 72-70 overtime victory over Orange County in the Indians’ final home game of the season. It was senior night at Powhatan High School. Before the game, the team’s three elder statesmen — Teddy Dennis, Nick Grubbs and Drew Ratliff — were honored for their contributions to the program. The student body broke out perhaps its best
performance of the season, donning black apparel and filling an entire section of the bleachers. “The students are always great,” head coach Steve Washburn said. “You can never say enough about them. They always stand behind our players and tonight I think we saw how big of an impact an enthusiastic student section can have on the outcome of a game.”
They were rambunctious from tip-off to final whistle, providing a palpable energy that gave the Indians a much-needed backbone of support. The one Indians player who seemed to benefit most from this energy was Ratliff. Playing with a noticeable swagger, he reeled off a season-high 29 points. The majority of PHOTO BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL his points were scored See Indians page 2B Drew Ratliff, shown with the ball, scored a seasonhigh 29 points.
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I N D O O R T R AC K C E L E B R AT E S ‘AW E S O M E D AY ’ Ten Powhatan High School athletes achieve personal bests at St. Chris By Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer
The Powhatan High School indoor track and field team, which is in its first year of varsity competition, recently competed in a meet on Feb. 1
seconds better than her previous mark. The boys 4x800 team, which consisted of senior Mason Sylvia, senior Sidney Noble and Conway, qualified for the regional meet with a time of 8:53.65. They trailed Highland Springs for most of the race, but were able to gain ground at the end and beat the Springers by a full 10 seconds. SUBMITTED PHOTO The regional meet will be held on Feb. 18 in The boys 4x800 relay team of Mason Sylvia, Sidney Noble, Austin Conway and Tyler Williams recently qualified for the regional meet on Hampton.
at St. Christopher’s School that will likely go down as the high point for the program thus far. Ten athletes recorded personal bests in their respective events. Some of the most notable are as follows: Junior Austin Conway earned a regional qualifying time and set a school record in the 3200 with a time of 10:03.30. Junior Taylor Holt earned a state qualifying time and set a personal best in the 3200 with a time of 11:40.95, seven
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Blessed Sacrament head coach Luke Bobbitt reviews the game plan with his players during a timeout against Brunswick Academy on Feb. 5.
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her team’s 45 points. Ashley Clary added eight. Bobbitt also cited the low morale The Knights played four games in that resulted from a poor shooting night five days last week, dropping all four as a reason the Knights weren’t able to by a combined score of 192-131. As of bounce back from the disadvantage. Feb. 9, their record rested at 5-13. “We had a lot of They round out good open looks, the regular season we just could put on Thursday, Feb. the ball in the bas13, with a home ket,” he said. “We game against missed lay-ups and Southampton Acadwide open jumpers. emy. The girls got down After the game, on themselves a litBobbitt reflected tle bit, which didn’t on the state of his help either. team. “The shots they “This is a really missed are shots young group and I’ve seen them make it’s been a ‘growing more times than pains’ type of year. not,” he added. We show flashes of The Knights’ potential, but can’t tough night from the sustain it.” field resulted in their PHOTO BY JOHN BEEBE The VCC tourfourth lowest point Brieanna Zimmerman scored a nament will begin total this season. on Monday, Feb. “No matter how team-high 10 points against the 17. Bobbitt said good your defense Vikings. his team will enter is, it’s tough to win the tournament as a heavy underdog, when you only score 25 points,” Bobbut he embraces the role instead of rebitt said. Brieanna Zimmerman led Blessed jecting it. “I’m fine with that,” he said. “It takes Sacrament with 10 points. Kimberly Robben finished with 9. Brunswick pressure off our young team and allows Academy’s Jessica Rivas scored 21 of them to play looser.”
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Powhatan’s Luke Ellis goes up for a rebound in the second quarter of the Indians’ game against Orange County.
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from beyond the threepoint line. “When a guy gets that hot, you have to keep feeding him the ball,” said Washburn. “You just have to get out of the way and let him do his thing.” Considering Ratliff’s
scene-stealing performance, it’s ironic that a last-second turnover off the tips of his fingers nearly spelled doom for Powhatan. Ratliff crossed the half-court line with the score tied at 63 and less than 10 seconds remain-
ing in regulation. He lost control of his dribble and the ball was scooped up by Damian Clark. Clark sprinted the length of the floor and attempted a lay-up, but the shot bounded harmlessly See Indians page 3B
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Powhatan Today, February 12, 2014
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for young campers such as himself, operated as a transition from boyhood to adulthood. “After you do it, you come out an entirely different person,” Smith said. “It was a great experience and I’m so glad that I decided to do it.” The grand finale of the 24-hour camp was the breaking session. Breaking sessions are usually the final test in the quest for a higherranking belt. They are almost always filled with “blood, sweat and tears,” according to Lanzilotti. This is doubly true during the 24-hour camp, since many campers are suffering from the emotional tension that accompanies sleep deprivation. Adding to the pressure is the fact that many of the campers haven’t had time to thoroughly practice their break. So, in many ways, they are going in partially blind. “The whole point of
breaking is to overcome obstacles,” Lanzilotti said. “If you don’t break it the first time, you keep going until you get it done.” Lanzilotti has numerous stories of breaking sessions turning into dramatic affairs. He recalled an instructor with cerebral palsy from several years ago who had to break two bricks with the side of his hand. After striking the bricks 15 times, his hands were bloodied and his morale was somewhat deflated. Yet, Lanzilotti said, the instructor never balked at the challenge. Eventually, the he smashed the bricks with a hand weight. “The message there was ‘Do whatever it takes to overcome your obstacles,’” Lanzilotti said. “Things aren’t always going to go smoothly. You have to learn to adapt and complete what you set out to do.” Lanzilotti said each
belt has a built-in break to make the tester stand in test. Some are (seeming- broken glass while perly) as simple as punching forming specific moves. out a candle. Others are a “It’s not like you’re
belt at the conclusion of “When I got near the the event after breaking a end, I was pretty worn board with a back-swing out,” he said. “But, in retkick. rospect it was a very cool experience.” The 24-hour camp is an annual (sometimes biannual) occurrence at Martial Arts World. Mika, whose wife and son are green belts, said he looks forward to signing up for the program the next time it is offered. Smith echoed those sentiments, saying he anticipates the day when he can once again be captured on an infrared camera practicing his forms at 4 a.m. “I had a lot of parents SUBMITTED PHOTO say ‘My kid has never Nine-year-old Gianna Hodge, right, attempts a triple front kick. spent the night anywhere,’ ” Lanzilotti said. “They’re bit more complex and in- standing in razor blades, His takeaway from the afraid their kids won’t be tensive, like kicking an but it’s still glass,” Lanzi- experience? The sense of able to handle it. Well, apple off of another apple lotti said. “It still freaks communion he felt with that’s the whole purpose impaled on a sword or do- people out.” his fellow campers. of camp.” ing a hook kick to break a Powhatan resident “The one thing I’ll al“Other people say they wooden board. Greg Mika was one of the ways remember was the don’t do so well without There also are the fa- campers who particpated camaraderie,” Mika said. sleep,” he added. “That’s mous brick and concrete in the challenge. “The fact that everybody one of the main points: To block breaks. SecondMika, who began at- was spending time to- confront your weaknesses and third-degree black tending MAW in Septem- gether like a family was and become a more complete person.” belt testing goes as far as ber, received his purple really special.”
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off the rim. The game proceeded to overtime. Ratliff was absolved of all guilt. In the extra period, the Indians fell behind early but battled back. Nursing a 70-68 lead with 30 seconds left, Sam Fleming sunk a free throw that proved to be the gamewinner. Balcom added a free throw to make it 72-68. The Hornets shrunk the lead to 72-70 and had an opportunity to score the tying basket with time winding down in the extra period. But the final shot bounded off the rim — just like the one at the end of regulation — and the Indians proceeded to celebrate the victory.
Washburn said he was pleased that Ratliff, Grubbs and Dennis were able to capture a victory in the last home game of their careers. “I’m just happy for the seniors,” Washburn said. “Even though we came into this season with high expectations and didn’t necessarily play as well as we wanted, they never stopped competing. I’ve very proud of them for that.” The Indians trailed by four at half-time, but obliterated that disadvantage by storming out of the gate in the second half. They started the third quarter on a 17-3 run that pushed the score to 43-33. Five of their first six baskets were
three-pointers. It was one of the most impressive scoring streaks for the Indians this season, who have often struggled to find consistency from the field. The game’s leading scoring was Ratliff, who finished with 29. Fleming came up one point shy of a double-double, scoring nine and hauling in a team-high 14 rebounds. Dennis and Joey Balcom also had nine points. LoPHOTO BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL PHOTO BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL gan Allen was an aggres- Teddy Dennis (22) tries to gain Drew Ratliff (12) puts up one of his sive force on the glass, position for a rebound. many threes. grabbing 10 rebounds. Damian Clark led the way for Orange with 15 points. Kameron Hill wasn’t far behind, finishing with 14. He scored 11 points in the fourth quarter alone.
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