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Judge unseals search warrants in homicide Still no arrests made in unsolved murder of Powhatan County man By Laura McFarland News Editor

OWHATAN – Almost a year after a Powhatan County man was murdered at his home on Flint Hill Road, law enforcement officials still have not made any arrests. Circuit Court Judge Paul W. Cella last week unsealed 33 search warrants filed in Powhatan County in an investigation that looked at everything from DNA to phone records to social media accounts trying to find who killed John Richard Rafter Jr., 48, on Dec. 9,

2016, at his home in the 2100 block of Flint Hill Road. Rafter’s body was discovered on Dec. 9 by his teenage son, who found him in his bed with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released on Dec. 14, 2016, that Rafter’s death was a homicide involving a shotgun wound to the head. Rob Cerullo, deputy commonwealth’s attorney, said on Nov. 14 that the investigation is still ongoing and the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office is actively following up on leads. “We have witnesses we want to subpoena before

the multijurisdictional grand jury to compel their testimony,” he said. The multijurisdictional grand jury is an investigative body of citizens charged by the Supreme Court of Virginia to investigate and consider bills of indictment involving crimes originating in and between participating jurisdictions and throughout the state. Lab results regarding the case have been “trickling in” since the homicide took place, with the latest, which were DNA results, coming in about three weeks ago, Cerullo said. The results were inconclusive.

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Middle school repurposing plans re ned By Laura McFarland News Editor

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POWHATAN – Almost 200 Powhatan High School students rose up against hunger in a recent event that saw them packaging 13,000 meals in a few hours. For the third time in five years, the high school’s JROTC program partnered with Rise Against Hunger, which was formerly known as Stop Hunger Now, to package thousands of meals to be sent to areas in need, said Lt. Col. Veronica Baker, the JRTOC program’s senior army instructor. The event, which was held on Friday, Nov. 10, saw 193 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO people arrive at the high school’s common area, where Volunteers participating in the Rise they worked together to pack- Against Hunger event on Nov. 10 worked see HUNGER, pg. 5 }

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Left, Capt. Jeff Searfoss with the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office, himself a veteran, shakes the hand of 94-year-old Otis Duke, a World War II veteran, at the Veterans Day Musical Show on Nov. 12 at Powhatan High School. Retired Sgt. Major John T. Austin, right, lights candles to remember deceased veterans during an observance of Veterans Day held by Guildfield, First Antioch and Chief Cornerstone Baptist churches on Nov. 12. For more photos, see pages 6 and 8.

POWHATAN – More tangible plans are beginning to take shape for what to do with the current Pocahontas Middle School once the new middle school opens in time for the 2018-2019 school year. Jason Tibbs, director of facilities, gave a presentation to the Powhatan County School Board at its workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to review what parts of the building county and school officials believe could be repurposed to best serve their needs and the needs of the community. The repurposing of the old middle school once it closes is an ongoing discussion that has involved the school board, board of supervisors, school and county staff members and members of a facility utilization committee formed to look at the building’s future use. Since the topic was last discussed at a joint meeting of the school board and board of supervisors in September, school staff has been working diligently on proposals for the building’s repurposing, Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, told the school board last week. He said he wanted to give school board members time to have more input before the proposal was shared with the board of supervisors in another joint meeting on Monday, Dec. 4. Later in the discussion, Jones would point out that the proposal, which only had solid recommendations for part of the facility, was not meant to shut the door on opportunities for using the rest of the space “What we’ve attempted to do is show what we know the school system would need, what the county needs immediately, and that gray area is great space and maybe is a discussion point moving forward that may be county or private use that we would advertise and see what need there is in the community,” Jones said. “We are not closed to any of that. We are open to all of that.” In addition to the work that had already been done with the project, Tibbs said he met in recent weeks with various groups, including the Public Works Department, community members, and the Powhatan Christmas Mother Everyday Committee, to gain their input on how they would like to use space in the building. If the two boards approved this eventual plan, work could begin in August or September 2018 and have a projected completion date of spring 2019, Tibbs said. This would also mean the school board would need to up-

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Nov. 22 Powhatan County Public Library’s family storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. For more information, call 804- 598-5670. u

Powhatan Domestic Violence Services and Goochland Family Services hold a support group for survivors of domestic violence from Powhatan and Goochland counties and surrounding areas every Wednesday. The group meets in the evening with childcare provided. All women are welcome. For more information or location, contact Powhatan Domestic Violence Services at 804-598-5630 or go to the organization’s Facebook page and send a private message. u

AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail. u

The Powhatan Right (POWR) monthly meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. at the Powhatan County Public Library.

Ongoing The Powhatan Christmas Mother program began its shopping on Nov. 1 with a deadline for returning gifts by Tuesday, Dec. 5. This is a tight turnaround so volunteers are welcomed. Shoppers will shop the merchandise at the Armory and if items are not available, may purchase gifts at local discount retail stores. If interested, let us know in advance so we will have specific information to give you. Visit www. powhatanchristmasmother.org. This year the shopping headquarters will be at the National Guard Armory in Powhatan on Essayons Drive just past the YMCA. The shopping hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. When entering the Armory, use the door with the Christmas Mother sign. u

The Free Clinic of Powhatan, located at 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan offers health services (medical, dental, mental health, women's health) free of charge for uninsured and low income residents of Powhatan County. Administration hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays, lab services are from 9 a.m. to noon and patient hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Mondays, registration for new patients is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. For more information, contact 804-598-5637. u

The third annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Powhatan campus of PCC, 4480 Anderson Highway. For some, that means spending time with family; for others, it can be a very lonely time. But this year, you don’t have to be alone for Thanksgiving. The event is free and open to the public. The church also welcomes volunteers to assist with food preparation and serving. If you have questions, email jean.kingery@ pccwired.net or call June Giuliani at the church office at 804-598-1174. Sign up to volunteer or RSVP at pccwired.net/thanksgivingpowhatan. u

The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building. u

Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church, in partnership with the Powhatan Community Action Agency, is currently looking for volunteer drivers for a pilot transportation program to provide rides for the elderly and disabled. Riders may need transportation to the Free Clinic or another health care providers, to the grocery store, or other necessary tasks. Drivers must provide a current driving record, be able to pass a background check, and take a Driver Safety Course. Drivers may be compensated for their mileage if they choose, and the program will cover insurance on the vehicles while driving for the program. At this time, we are only looking for volunteer drivers. Rider applications are not being accepted at this time. For information on becoming a volunteer driver, contact Maria Sharples, Get A Ride Program director, at 804-3729755. u

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Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail. u

A pet food drive takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at Tractor Supply Co., 2470 Anderson Highway, Suite G, Powhatan. Pet food donations are taken to Powhatan Animal Control and animal shelters in surrounding counties. Contact Mary Ellen Boyd at 804-5985075.

Monday, Nov. 27 Powhatan’s Celebration of the Horse and AG Expo is seeking community volunteers to help with its yearly outreach event. Join them to learn more about how you can help out at 7 p.m. at Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, Company 2, 1959 Urbine Road, Powhatan. Contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640 or visit www. powhatancelebrationofthehorse.com. u

An ongoing effort to stop the spread of feral cats is seeking volunteers for trapping and feeding. For more information, contact 804-219-7941. u

Are you interested in knowing more about Powhatan County? If yes, then the best way to get all the info in one place is to attend the Powhatan Leadership Institute (PLI) course of 2018. The course consists of 15 interactive learning sessions that include a bus tour of Powhatan, a day trip to the General Assembly, dinner with the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors/School Board, Agriculture Day, economic and community planning/development, judicial system, sheriff and county clerk, clubs and civic organizations and other great events. The course will start in early in January 2018 with a class on the history of Powhatan, and meetings are from 7 to 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at locations throughout the county with networking and refreshments available at 6:30 p.m. The course wraps up in mid-April with a graduation dinner. The goals are to get a better appreciation for your community; become a better citizen; develop new interests; find volunteer work; build knowledge of the political process and how to contribute to the county; learn the county’s geography; culture and history, and network and build friendships. Register at plipowhatan.com. Limited availability. Cost is $75.

AA meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday in the gathering room at May Memorial Church, 3926 Old Buckingham Road. u

Tuesday, Nov. 28 Powhatan County Public Library will continue to offer movies this fall in the large conference room at 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All from the community are welcome to attend; however, please note each movie's rating. Some material may be inappropriate for children. The November movie will be shown at 11 a.m. and tell the real-life story of Polish wife and mother, Antonina abi ska (portrayed by two-time Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain), who becomes a hero to hundreds during World War II. She and her husband, Dr. Jan abi ski, are the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo. When Poland is invaded by the Germans, they are forced to report to the Reich's newly appointed chief zoologist. Determined to fight the invasion, the couple begins secretly working with the Resistance, saving many from the Warsaw ghetto. The film is rated PG-13. Run time is 126 minutes. Refreshments are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Powhatan Library. For more information, contact the library at 804-598-5670 or visit www. powhatanlibrary.net. u

The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Office and Powhatan Department of Public Works have partnered with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (VDACS) to bring a free recycling service to area farmers and horticulture business that were, up until now, without a location to recycle their properly rinsed pesticide containers. The collection site is a shed in the back right corner at Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Contact Rachel Grosse at 804598-5640 or 804-385-5370 or Dave Johnson at 804-385-6231. u

The Powhatan Moose Family Center, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, will host Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 804-598-2809. u

Powhatan Handcraft Group meets from 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at the Powhatan County Public Library.

Backpacks of Love, nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, needs help. In addition to the constant need for donated individualsized food items, adults or students are needed to double bag the plastic bags the group packs in, which will help expedite the packing process. (This job can be done at home if people pick up bags at the pantry office.) The group also needs help breaking down boxes for recycling. This job should be done weekly preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays after packing days. These are great jobs for students looking for community hours. Contact Gloria at 804-598-2723. u

The Powhatan Food Pantry is accepting donations for its Thanksgiving Complete Meal program to provide those in the community with a traditional holiday meal who may not otherwise be able to have one. The program serves about 300 people each month through the food pantry, so the need is great. The food pantry has a complete list of items it is asking to be donated, preferably with the entire meal provided. Donations of $10 Food Lion gift cards or cash to purchase additional food are also appreciated. Make checks payable to the Powhatan Food Pantry and send them to Theresa Fields, treasurer, 1520 Swiftwood Drive, Powhatan VA 23139. Drop off items at the food pantry, 2500 Batterson Road, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Contact Patsy Goodwyn at 804-598-4464 or pggoodwyn@verizon.net. u

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Public Works have partnered with Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS) to bring a free recycling service to area farmers and horticulture businesses. You may be wondering what old containers you can clean out of your home garden shed, but this program does not include homeowner products. Before bringing containers to the collection site, applicators must triple rinse or jet rinse containers, remove plastic sleeved label and/or label booklets, remove caps and contact either Rachel Grosse or Dave Johnson to schedule a drop off. For more information on acceptable containers and drop off information, contact Rachel Grosse at the Powhatan Extension office 804-598-5640.

People can bring their own project to work on, such as knitting, crochet, needlepoint, beading, cross stitch and embroidery. Handcrafters of all ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration necessary. No craft provided.

The Powhatan Extension office and Powhatan Department of

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches needs drivers for clients to go to doctor appointments and small errands as present volunteers are being overwhelmed with requests. For more information on volunteering, contact Liz Benton at 804-372-6384 or angels5517@aol.com. u

No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420 for more information. u

Narconon Arrowhead is here to help you. Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referral services to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 1-800-468-6933 or log on to www.narcononarrowhead. org.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a ServSafe Food Handler’s Class from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Southern Piedmont AREC, 2375 Darvills Road, Blackstone. Registration is required. Cost is $25 per participant. This class is for anyone needing a food safety handler’s certification, including temporary food vendors. Contact Eric Bowen, area specialized food safety extension agent for the Central District, at 434-394-4585 or bowen@ vt.edu. u

Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, will hold its annual Christmas Drive-Through from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2. u

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches will hold its annual Fund Raiser Christmas Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Ticket for tours are $25 or $35 with a bag lunch. Start at the welcome center, which will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2245 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan. Tickets, lunch, and craft exhibitors will be at the welcome center. Tickets may also be purchased on the Coalition’s website at http://www. coalitionofpowhatanchurches.com/ christmas.html and picked up at the welcome center. This year's tour will include St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, and the homes of Mr. and Mrs. John Krauss, Jeannette Ridings, Mr. and Mrs. Randal Tart, and Nancy Bruchbacher. u

A Holiday Greenery Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road. Max Forrest, Powhatan State Park ranger, will discuss the history of the wrath and demonstrate how to craft a wreath using natural materials. Freshcut greens, grapevine wreath, wires and ribbon will be supplied. Bring any decorating materials you like to personalize your wreath. Wear casual clothes and bring pruning shears and gloves. A $10 fee includes supplies. Space is limited. To register, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640 or allisw2@vt.edu. u

Powhatan Christmas Mother Josephine Goodman along with Santa Claus will be at Books-AMillion at Westchester Commons greeting customers from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. They will take donations of books for local children in need. There will also be a donation box set up through Dec. 17 at the store where people can purchase a book and leave it there. u

Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, will hold Jesus’ Birthday Party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. u

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Prince Edward County Extension Office across from Lowe's see EVENTS, pg. 7 }

PATRICIA MORGAN Patricia S. Morgan, 49, of Amelia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Trisha was born on December 30, 1967, in Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Samuel "Mike" Morgan; her sons, Seth Ryan Zaki and Imrane Amadou; her mother and father, Charles "Buck" and Doris Scott; her sister, Hollie S. Cammarasana (Mike) and beloved nieces Isabel and Maya. She was dedicated to her work as a veterinarian at Claws and Paws Animal Care in Powhatan and volunteered MORGAN with Christian Veterinary Mission. She was an active member at Arbor Baptist Church, serving as deacon. A memorial service in her memory will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 25 at Arbor Baptist Church, 13701 Butlers Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Veterinary Mission in her name at http://trishamorgan92.wixsite. com/website.

MARGARET PAYNE Margaret Elder Payne, 97, of Pamplin passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Osby Payne, a brother, Earl and wife Kay Elder, and a sister, Irene. She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Arthur of Powhatan, numerous nieces and nephews and a good friend, Robert Hicks. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14 at Rocks Baptist Church in Appomattox County. The family received friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13 at Shorter Funeral Home. Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.

R.A. RICHARDSON The Rev. R.A. RICHARDSON, 86, of Powhatan, formerly of New Castle, Johnstown and Port Leyden, New York, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was born April 28, 1931, in Rochester, New York, to the late Victor and Ruby Richardson. He served as a police officer in Richmond for five years and then began a lifelong ministry as a Baptist preacher for over 60 years in five states and mission work in 10 countries. His greatest desire was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with RICHARDSON everyone he came into contact with, and he looked forward to the day he would see the face of his Savior. "What a glorious day that will be," he often proclaimed. He was preceded in death by one son, Hetzle "Lee" Richardson; brothers, Floyd Kornbau, Peter Kern, and sister, Katherine Richardson. He is survived by his wife and love of his life of 62 years, Anna May Richardson; six children, Rick Richardson (Melody), Paula Hofmann (David), Rhoda Thompson (Foster), Dan Richardson, Stephen Richardson (Joanna), Tim Richardson (Christa); one brother, Roger Kornbau; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 16 at Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 17 at the Holly Hills Baptist Church, 1659 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery, Powhatan.

State grant helps fund local emergency preparedness Contributed Report Governor Terry McAuliffe recently announced the culmination of a stakeholder-driven process to allocate more than $6.1 million through various federal grant programs to enhance emergency preparedness and security throughout the commonwealth. The funds will be administered by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to support a wide array of emergency preparedness and security operations, equipment replacement, training, planning and exercise programs by local governments. “Virginia’s local first responders have been called upon time and again to respond to natural and manmade events impacting our commonwealth,” McAuliffe said. “These brave men and women have stepped up to protect their fellow Virginians when tornadoes ripped across Virginia in February 2016, when Hurricane Matthew caused massive flooding in Hampton Roads last October, and most recently when civil

unrest spawned violence and tragedy in Charlottesville. The strategic investment of these federal homeland security grants will fund vital projects to enhance Virginia’s strength and resilience against all threats.” Powhatan County was among the long list of competitive grant award winners. The county received an award of $10,000 for the “Code Red” Public Alert and Warning System. It also won an award of $25,000 for EOC Backup Amateur Radio Communications. “The inclusive and detailed grant review process, taking into account stakeholder expertise to understand the security needs facing communities across the commonwealth, will allow us to use our limited grant funds to support the most critical needs facing our first responders,” said Brian Moran, secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management received 139 grant requests totaling more than $12 million to compete for see STATE, pg. 9 }

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Man charged with child neglect after collapsing from overdose in restaurant R TD Staff R eport A Powhatan County man has been charged with child neglect after he overdosed on heroin and collapsed in the restroom of a Chesterfield County restaurant with his 6-month-old baby, police said. The

child was not hurt. Police said Daniel B. Stephenson, 20, of the 2000 block of Crook Road, was arrested Nov. 3, three days after the mother of his child and an employee of the restaurant in the 6800 block of Hull Street Road found Stephenson uncon-

scious in the restroom, Chesterfield police said. Stephenson was being held in Chesterfield Jail. A preliminary hearing on the charge has been set for Dec. 7 in Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.

Angel Trees aid Christmas Mother’s efforts Merry Christmas to all our Powhatan neighbors! This is the 50th Christmas season that the Powhatan Christmas Mother program has been in action in Powhatan County, and each year it seems to grow with additional requests for help, balanced with a growing group of volunteers working to give the county’s less fortunate neighbors a happy holiday season. One of the ways the Christmas Mother is

Boston U graduates Powhatan resident C ontributed R eport Boston University awarded academic degrees to 1,797 students in September 2017. Among the graduates was Sue A. McCray, who received a Master of Social Work in social work. see GRADUATE, pg. 9 }

helped is with some local organizations putting up Angel Trees in their establishments. St. John Neumann Church has been most gracious for many years, and it seems the parishioners can't wait to get their hands on an "angel" from the tree so they can go shopping. C&F Bank is another source of lovely gifts provided by their clients. The PCC church, although newer to the county and the project, is also a source of generosity from their Angel

Christmas Mother Committee would be greater. When all neighbors pitch in, the end result is more easily attained. The 2017 Christmas Mother, Josephine Goodman, created the slogan, “Supporting our community, one neighbor at a time.” This works both ways - neighbors supporting neighbors. METRO CREATIVE

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• A deputy responded to a report of trespassing in the 6100 block of Tamworth Bluffs Drive.

Thursday, Nov. 9

• A deputy responded to an attempted fraud in the 2500 block of Georges Road. • A deputy responded to a destruction of property in the 3500 block of Pineview Drive.

Friday, Nov. 10

• One female was arrested for possession of marijuana in the 2600 block of Anderson Highway. • A deputy responded to a report of trespassing in the 1500 block of Ballsville Road. • A larceny from a job site was reported at the sher-

iff’s office. • A deputy responded to a larceny in the 1500 block of Standing Ridge Drive.

Saturday, Nov. 11

• A deputy responded to a report of a vicious animal in the 1000 block of Schroeder Road.

Sunday, Nov. 12

• One male was arrested for driving under the influence near the intersection of Anderson Highway and County Line Road.

Monday, Nov. 13

• A deputy responded to an attempted larceny in the 3300 block of Anderson Highway. • A deputy responded to a vandalism in the 3100 block of Maidens Road.

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related to Pocahontas Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history on display in the lobby so people can still see them during the renovation. The large section of the school around the front entrance, which includes the current school office, library and some classrooms, as well as the front L-shaped wing that holds classrooms could be repurposed as office space for school administration, Tibbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you look at the considerations that we took into account when we looked at the repurposing of this building, we wanted to utilize and preserve the old Pocahontas High School and the Elementary School,â&#x20AC;? he said. He said staff also wanted to utilize the areas serviced by the existing 2007 chiller and 2011 boiler systems. Repurposing these parts of the school for this pur-

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date its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include this project.

Three distinct area In his overview of the proposed plan, Tibbs said the initial recommendation focuses on using three main sections of the school for county use based on what is there and what improvements might need to be made. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym could be viable for a tenant, especially the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parks and Recreation Department, which is highly interested in both it and the outdoor playing fields at the school, Tibbs said. Jones said staff was proposing to leave the gym open for the 2018-2019 school year for use and also have some of the artifacts

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pose would mean moving administrative staff from the current building on Skaggs Road. Tibbs pointed out that the county does currently lease some office space, so its staff had expressed interest in taking over the Skaggs Road location if school administration vacated the building. This would reduce the amount of space the county is leasing. Staff has discussed using space in what is now the middle schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library to display the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical artifacts once the renovation is complete, Jones said. It could also be used as a community meeting space or board room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a nice, big, beautiful space that could, I think, provide a lot of opportunities. It could be a training room for us, which we currently donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have, to bring in a larger number of teachers,â&#x20AC;? he said. The L-shaped hall of classrooms at the front of the building could be used as offices for existing staff currently housed in trailers and other places, Jones said. The third section of the building would be considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;future useâ&#x20AC;? and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a defined proposed use, Tibbs said. This encompasses the long hallway connecting the two front sections, the cafeteria and another small wing of classrooms. Tibbs pointed out that the chiller and boiler systems that service part of this third section were installed in 1979 and 1977 respectively. The cost of probably needing to replace those in the near future was a consideration in the decision to not have an immediate county use for them, he said. Some suggestions for this third sectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future include knocking some of it down or keeping it for future use by the county. Other suggestions focused around possible public and private partnerships that could be considered to utilize those areas.

Projecting costs In researching these proposals, Tibbs gave a projected renovation cost of $358,500 and a potential roof replacement cost of $390,050, which is a total cost of $748,550. These estimates include the building envelope, doors/windows, interior wall finishes, flooring, ceilings, minor HVAC changes, communication/IT equipment, converting classrooms into office space, inspections/ testing, furniture and a complete roof replacement on the occupied sections of the building with a 20-year warranty. Jones clarified that these numbers represent renovations to the section being proposed for school administration use and roof replacement for both that section and the gym. It would not include any improvements needed for the section slated as â&#x20AC;&#x153;future use.â&#x20AC;? He told the board that school staff consulted with an architecture firm to get estimates for the renovations and received quotes from three different roofing companies to provide solid numbers for the school board. The figures have been kept more manageable because of staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to avoid hiring a general contractor to oversee the project and instead hiring the companies who would do the work and managing it themselves, Tibbs said. In the discussion that followed Tibbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentation, Rick Cole, who represents District 1, said he thinks they would be fooling themselves if they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a line item in the school boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget for the upkeep of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;future useâ&#x20AC;? section of the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see us come up with some estimate of what we would think that would be on a year-to-year basis,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cole said he thinks the cafeteria is a great space and he feels it would be attractive for someone in the

county, such as a dance or a karate studio. He asked for a cost estimate on what it would take to maintain the third section of the building, including new systems, so it could be a collaborative space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are not that many places in Powhatan County that have that amount of square footage. The ceiling is fairly high. I think that is an opportunity we at least need to talk about and explore and see what that costs us,â&#x20AC;? Cole said. After Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggestion, Tibbs reminded the board of a presentation that had been given in June by Trane Building Advantage about energy savings performance contracting. The group recently toured the school and it is being included in the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s analysis of potential performance contracting they will recommend to the school system. Depending on the results and the direction the board wants to go, performance contracting could be used to fund system upgrades to the entire complex, including the â&#x20AC;&#x153;future useâ&#x20AC;? section.

Board discussion After the overview, the board discussed the staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal as well as aspects of the project they feel they need more information on to make a better decision. Some of the points discussed included: Kim Hymel, District 5, brought up the need to look at how the parking lots will be used to best effect. Jones said parking at Pocahontas Elementary School next door can be a challenge, especially during events. One proposal being discussed is to use the middle schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back parking lot for the elementary school and possibly change how the bus and parent drop offs are configured. Cole pointed out there are many organizations that provide services to the county that may be interested in space. He used the example of a building in Goochland County that

houses many organizations under one roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is worth asking the question again. It may be that nobody wants it, but I want to make sure we have at least asked those questions as we move along,â&#x20AC;? he said. Although it occurred before the presentation, during the public comments period, former Powhatan Christmas Mother Fran Carleton put in a request on the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf to consider allowing it to use part of the school as its headquarters. She pointed at that in the last five years, the program served more than 1,500 people. She added that in 2016, 32 percent of the clients were single parents and 59 percent of those served were children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We serve a very needy portion of Powhatan County and we are in need of a home. We have been nomads for the past four years plus, trying to find a space that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pack up, beg for volunteers to come help us move and then redo it all over again in a matter of months,â&#x20AC;? she said. School board chairman Joe Walters brought up the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible interest in space at the repurposed middle school, but Tibbs said the county is only interested in the Skaggs Road office building because it keeps their offices located in the Village area. Valarie Ayers, District 3, brought up the roughly $650,000 in savings the school board promised when talking about closing Pocahontas Middle School when the new middle school opened. Most of that figure was made up of salaries, but some costs were associated with the building, so it needs to be part of the discussion with the supervisors, Jones said. Cole said the value of the county taking over the Skaggs Road property and realizing savings would also need to be a point of discussion.

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8 AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9 AM Holy Eucharist (Family Service) 10 AM Christian Formation (Sunday School for Children & Adults) 11 AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome!

For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 804-794-6953

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) 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

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2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

598-2086

Worship with us this Sunday Rev. Fletcher Huchenson Church service @ 9:45 AM Sunday school @ 10:45 AM

Manakin Episcopal Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 985 Huguenot Trail

804-403-3963 Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Stephen Shelton, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:20 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:10 am 598-7159 Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd. Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard

Providence Presbyterian Church

Meeting Sundays in Ameila, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net

(1 mile west of Rt. 288)

598-4970

794-6401 www.manakin.org

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

Pastor Linda Lowe

Hearts and Beyond Our Doors

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 9:45 a.m.a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.

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.

Powhatan United Methodist Church

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The Bridge The Church of Genito Jesus Christ of Presbyterian Church of Hopeâ&#x20AC;? Latter-day Saints Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a Bridge Isaiah 58:12 1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA

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

Advertise in Powhatan Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Directory

CALL 598-4305 for details.

Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor 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

Hobsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel

Mount Calvary United Methodist Church Baptist Church

www.EmmausChristianChurch.org

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Pastor Jerry Drinkard, Jr. 492-4366

Located on Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road)

2020 Red Lane Road Powhatan, VA 23139

Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Office 804-598-2398

575231-01

1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 378-3607

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PCPS Winter Concerts schedule

PTO extends engraved brick fundraiser deadline

Contributed Report

The concert dates are:

Contributed Report

Powhatan County Public Schools will showcase the musical talents of its students with several concerts in December. This year all winter concerts will take place at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road, because it provides adequate parking and seating for the many guests that come out to enjoy performances by the division’s outstanding musicians. Unless otherwise noted, all concerts begin at 7 p.m. Elementary schools will present scripted programs, and secondary concerts will include favorites from the holiday canon such as Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival, as well choral and instrumental masterworks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public.

Monday, Dec. 4 - Flat Rock Elementary School presents “Elflandia” Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Powhatan Elementary School presents “The Littlest Reindeer” Thursday, Dec. 7 – Pocahontas Elementary School Winter Program Friday, Dec. 8 – Powhatan High School Band and Chorus presents “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Monday, Dec. 11 – Pocahontas Middle School Bands presents “Somewhere in My Memory: A Holiday Celebration” Thursday, Dec. 14 – Pocahontas Middle School Choral Concert sixth grade at 7 p.m. and seventh and eighth grades at 8 p.m.

Are you looking for the perfect gift that will last a lifetime? If so, consider purchasing an engraved brick for the new Powhatan Middle School, scheduled to open in the fall of 2018. Customized bricks are a great way to be included in this celebratory event. Any individual may purchase a brick for themselves, their family, in honor of someone special or in memory of someone deceased. All donations are tax deductible.

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Volunteers participating in the Rise Against Hunger event on Nov. 10 worked together to package 13,000 meals that will go to feed people in need.

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age 13,000 meals in less than two hours, she said. “We had every station covered, so it was a great team effort. We had enough people so we could turn the packages around very quickly,” she said. Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Its mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources, according to its website. The meal packaging program is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehy-

SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

Praise and Worship Service Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.

drated meals comprised of rice rice, soy, vegetables, and 23 essential vitamins and minerals, according to the site. The JROTC cadets chose Rise Against Hunger as their service learning project for this year as part of their focus on giving back to those that are less fortunate, Baker said. Last year they did a project with Backpacks of Love. “I think it shows a genuine care for other human beings to see the reaction of the kids, their energy, their willingness to spend a Friday evening doing something for other people. The look on their faces and the energy in the room was priceless. You could tell they knew they were doing something for good,” she said. “You can’t help but feel good as a person and a community when you see something like that.” Cadets began fundraising last year and, combined with money

Faith

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

Powhatan, Va

Worship - 10:30 am Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm

Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive”

www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

Randy Blackwell, Pastor

Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship - 11 am Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 pm

804-375-9404

Hollywood Baptist Church

Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road

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 Prayer Service - Wednesday 6:30 pm www.redlanebaptist.org 598-3481 Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 975 Dorset Road Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Four miles south of Flat Rock Sunday Night Classes for all ages at 5:30 www.gracelandbc.org Dr. James Taylor, Pastor

3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-403-3070 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor

Faith Free Will Baptist Church

“A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr. 2828 Genito Road, Powhatan 598-2763 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 AM Sunday School at 9:30 am Roy Robinson, Pastor 804-690-0558

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

Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory Call 598-4305 for details.

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN Pastor Vera Rhyne

Ordinary People. Extraordinary God!

804-598-2301

3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

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Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA

Graceland Baptist Church SBC

OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH

9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. ---- Prayer & Praise Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship Sunday EveningYouth Ministry - 6:00 p.m. 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday EveningAdult Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Hour of Power Wednesday Prayer - 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study 379-8930

Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church

11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Reverend Lawrence A. Wilson, Sr., Pastor 804-379-3539

(Independent Bible Believing)

MOUNT ZION

Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor

Worship Service, Each Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, Each Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study, Each Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139

Sundays 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 6:00 Youth Soul Food Thursdays 5:45 Mid-Week Meal 6:15 Handbell Choir 6:30 Children’s Choir/GA’s, RA’s Children’s Mission Moment 6:30 Adult Bible Study (Child Care Provided) 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal 3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan In The Village (804) 598-3098

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051

Office: 804-598-2667

Holly Hills Baptist Church

May Memorial Baptist Church

Michael Edwards, Pastor Ashley Edwards, Minister of Children and Youth Beverley Edwards, Minister of Music

Local veterinarian Patricia S. Morgan was recently killed in a North Carolina car crash that also injured her husband and two North Carolina residents. The single-vehicle accident occurred at about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5 in the Raleigh area of North Carolina when the car they were PATRICIA MORGAN traveling in left the roadway and hit a tree, according to an accident report from the Raleigh Police Department. Samuel Michael Morgan, Patricia Morgan’s husband, of Amelia Court House was driving a 2016 Subaru SUV eastbound on Interstate 40 when it left the roadway to the right and traveled 200 feet before colliding with a tree, according to the report. The vehicle came to a rest after the collision with the tree. Patricia Morgan, who was a passenger in the rightfront seat, died in the crash. Anne McArthur Morgan of Morrisville and Mary Deanne Morgan of Durham were backseat passengers, police said. Samuel Morgan and the two passengers were taken for treatment at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Veterinarians Dr. Patricia Morgan and Dr. Tom Fore started Claws & Paws Animal Care in Powhatan on Feb. 19, 2004 and “grew the practice by providing compassionate care and quality medicine,” according to the business’ website. The local veterinarian’s death was announced on the Claws & Paws Facebook page on Nov. 6 and community love and support poured in. A candlelight vigil was held for her on Friday, Nov. 10 at Fighting Creek Park in Powhatan.

Powhatan, Virginia Located on Lee's Landing Road

2901 Jude’s Ferry Rd.

1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock

804-598-5491

Local veterinarian killed in North Carolina crash

St. James Baptist Church

Christian Fellowship

794-5864

Expect great things from God; Attempt great things for God!

Due to great interest in the community, the deadline has been extended to Friday, Dec. 1. Bricks will be 4 by 8 inches in size and sell for $100. Visit the Pocahontas Middle School PTO web-

CHURCH DIRECTORY Bill Sisson, Pastor

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

from a church and company that didn’t raise enough to have their own events, paid for $3,000 worth of food to be brought to the school so volunteers could package it, Baker said. Leading up to the Nov. 10 event, a good number of people signed up in advance to volunteer to package food, but even more showed up than had registered, she said. Several student organizations and teams had a great showing, bringing their camaraderie to the larger group and project. “It was an awesome logistics issue to resolve,” she said. “In my announcement to the school when I thanked them, I said PHS showed up and showed out.” Joe Johnson, JROTC cadet first lieutenant, said he was amazed by the number of people who showed up to help from his age group. He attributed the great turnout mainly to people seeing “the purpose of why we were doing it, and that made them want to strive to do better and make sure we could be part of something better.” Johnson said he was encouraged to see everybody working together and having a good time. “It makes me feel pretty good knowing I am able to make a greater impact on other people,” Johnson said. “I am looking forward to the day we no longer have to package meals for people because that would mean there is no more world hunger.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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The Powhatan Middle School PTO is selling customized bricks to be placed at the new school. The deadline to purchase them is now Dec. 1.

site via Powhatan Public Schools web portal to download the order form or stop by the middle school office to pick up a printed form and inquire about more information. It is also available at https://sites.google. com/a/powhatan.k12. va.us/pms/home/pto. Completed forms and payment should be sent to Pocahontas Middle School, ATTN: Engraved Bricks at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139. For more information, contact Pam Connelly at 804-874-3288.

1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)

fbcpva.org (Independent, Fundamental Bible Believing) Travis Keith, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 am • Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 am Sunday Evening Service - 6:30 pm • Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 6:30pm • Children & Teen Programs on Sundays 6:30-7:30pm (Sept-May) Contact - 794-7054 2109 Anderson Hwy Across from Food Lion & Wendy's

Powhatan Today, November 22, 2017

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Three churches band together to pay respect to veterans

PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND

In observance of Veterans Day, Guildfield, First Antioch and Chief Cornerstone Baptist churches held a joint program on Nov. 12 at Guildfield Baptist Church to honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces. The service featured music by the Anointed Praisers, a message from the Rev. Curtis Harris Jr., recognition of all veterans, firing of volleys and a performance of Taps by the James M. Slay Attachment No. 329 Marine Corps League, and a shared meal after the program.

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Nancy Wise 804-347-3639 848 Paulette Lane

$269,000

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Home is under roof and ready soon! Still time to pick things out. This is a new plan by Dumont Homes LLC and includes a first floor master. Only 12 miles from Route 288.

Debbie Hairfield 804-839-5682 5970 Derwent Road

$349,950

Equestrian property with organic farming on 10 acres. Live off the grid in this 3488 sq ft home with first floor master and walk out basement.

Call or Text Terry Adcock 804-314-5696 or Lindsey Eck 804-244-1748 0 Darley Rd

$140,000

Property Layout, Landscape, and Craftsman Style home create an impressive lead in to a 2 Story Foyer. Formal LR, Family Rm, Eat-in Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Formal DR, 1st Flr Office/Guest BR and Full Bath. Master has private Balcony, 4 BR, 3 Full BA, 3rd Level w/another large FLEX rm w/attached Full BA. 3 Car Finished Garage.

Mike Williford 804-350-8278 226 Chaffin Lane, Victoria, VA $199,950 42 ACRES

Lummie Jones 804-794-4531

$335,900

LAND FOR SALE Powhatan 5.73 Ac. .................. $49,950 Powhatan 2.097 Ac. ............... $29,950 Cumberland 63 Acres wooded ...................................................$225,000 LD 5 Acres, Rte 60, all SOwooded.....$22,950 2 Acres with survey...................$17,000 10 Acres Deep Run Rd.............$39,500

Sylvia M Miles, Associate Broker 804-310-7476

$325,000

This year’s PARADE OF HOMES begins in October, and this home in Oak Leaf Estates will be featured. Includes a first floor master plus a 2nd bedroom on the 1st floor. New designs and exceptional details. Oak Leaf Estates is on Huguenot Trail about 12 miles west of Route 288.

Fabulous 2600+/- custom Cape Cod featuring one level living with flexible finished space upstairs. 5 acres zoned agricultural in convenient eastern Powhatan. Loads of details including generator hook-up, central vac, and full RV hook-up. It’s ready for you to Lummie Jones 804-794-4531 call it home today!

Kim Wooten 804-517-1355 2147 Hunters Mill Road

$310,000

2418 Mill Road

$299,950

Tim Konvicka 804-514-7237 3160 McQuinn Road

$1,475,000

Only minutes from Fort Pickett and the town of Blackstone, Va. This home offers 3 bedrooms with a separate office and separate study. The kitchen offers stainless appliances and a breakfast bar.

Floyd Palmore 804-338-9352 3847 Mapuche Trail

$379,500

Great chance to own an all brick home on nearly 11 acres in desired Hunters Mill. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on main floor. Huge master bedroom with large walk-in closet and private master bath. Large kitchen that opens up to the family room. Formal dining room, large laundry room, and plenty of closet/storage space. The basement features a 2 car garage, full bathroom, wet bar, and plenty of space that can be finished later if desired

Mike Williford 804-350-8278 3300 Buckingham Road

$379,000

Hunters Ridge Equestrian Center with indoor and apartment. Close in Eastern Powhatan on 13.816 acres. Also features 12 stalls, 300x200 ring and 90% fenced pasture.

Call or Text Terry Adcock 804-314-5696 or Lindsey Eck 804-244-1748 3235 Sparrows Court

$442,950

Secluded 10 Acres on the James River with a private boat ramp located only 12 minutes from 288. Over 7,800 sq. ft. home; 4 bedrooms, 5½ baths with another bedroom and bath over a 5-bay garage truly a beautiful property to enjoy.

Tim Konvicka 804-514-7237 1441 Loch Gate Path

$255,000

New construction in Fighting Creek. 2420 Sq. Ft., 4 BR, 2½ BA. Open concept floor plan w/9 ft. ceilings on 1st flr, 2nd flr master, painted white cabinets w/ center island and granite countertops. Construction to start in mid June. Built by Mikkon Construction.

Tim Konvicka 804-514-7237 LAND for SALE

Zoned Residential & Commercial. Run your business from home! Massive rancher has it all! Great details! New tile floors in foyer & hallway. New wood floors in kitchen. MASSIVE family room w/3 ceiling fans & stone wall/fp. 3 or 4 BR and 2½ BA. Apartment-sized first master w/private BA. Second master w/private ½ BA. 3+ car garage, massive workshop, storage buildings & large 2 story shop. One of a kind. Will not last.

Mike Williford 804-350-8278 3161 Taurman Park Drive

$139,000

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READY NOW! New Craftsman Style Home on 6 Acres in Eastern Powhatan with 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 1st Flr Master Suite, Open Floorplan, Granite Kitchen with Island, Hardwood and Tile Floors, Bonus Room, Office and Walk-in Attic.

Nancy Wise 804-347-3639 LAND for SALE

Gorgeous heavily landscaped 2+ acre lot. Price just reduced! In Powhatan right at the Chesterfield County line 5 mins. from 288. 1st flr Master 4 BR home w/ vaulted ceilings in dining rm & family rm. Bright & airy kitchen has island and new stainless steel appliances plus breakfast nook. Beautiful landscaped yard & stone outdoor fp.

Patrick Conner 804-402-3070 Blenheim Road

1006 Schroeder Road

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Beautifully well maintained rancher located in Powhatan County just 2 miles from route 60 off Red Lane Road. This home is freshly painted and is 1144 square feet and has 3 bedrooms and 1 and a half baths. Nice Private Acre Lot.

Sylvia Miles 804-310-7476

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$674,000

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home with large great room, dining room, kitchen, lots of oak floors, enclosed porch, 20x20 brick patio, 4 stall tractor shed, long road frontage. ***42 ACRES*** recorded in 3 partials. 1801 Hillenwood Drive

3348 South Meadow Circle

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Beautiful Home in Flat Rock School District w/Detached Heated and Cooled Walnut Creek - Powhatan’s Affordable Workshop & private wooded backyard! Lake Community. - 3 homes available in Spacious w/4 BR w/Walk-in Closets, 2.5 $270-280’s with 2 car garages and large 3 BA, Vaulted Eat-in Kitchen w/Island, Hardwood Flrs in Family & Dining Rms, to 6 acre lots. . 2 Car Garage and Paved Drive! Call or Text Terry Adcock Move-in Ready - All New Carpet!

Patrick Conner 804-402-3070 1873 Hope Meadow Way

847 Westwood Pine Court

$55,000

Great opportunity to purchase this building lot. The soil has been tested for a conventional septic system. The lot is 5.10 acres in Powhatan and .10 acres in Cumberland so you could go to either school system. Southside electric is at the street.

Patrick Conner 804-402-3070

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Saying ‘Th ank you’is only the beginning By Laura M cFarland News Editor

aying “Thank you” isn’t enough, but it’s a start. Writing this column, it has only been a few days since I experienced a busy Veterans Day weekend. I have mentioned before there are a few times a year that are blocked off on my schedule as designated periods where there will be local events to cover. With Veterans Day, it’s not a matter of it if will happen; it’s only a matter of how many events I can expect to attend. In Powhatan alone this year, there were five community Veterans Day programs, four of which I was able to attend. Because two occurred at the exact same time, another representative for the Powhatan Today attended one to make sure we had full coverage. This is a priority every year for the newspaper because thanking our servicemen and women should be a priority to us all. It always amazes me how you can start with something as simple as saying that on this day every November, we are going to recognize veterans. Then you sit back and watch what creative minds and grateful hearts can produce. In Powhatan County, the results are always stellar and so different that you never feel like you are repeat-

ing anything even if you attend several. Powhatan Elementary School’s fifth-graders once again performed a beautiful and moving production for their underclassmen and an ever-growing number of people from the community on Nov. 10. There were songs, recitations and special guest speaker John Butler. The seating in the back of the cafeteria/gym was overflowing, and it was wonderful to see how many of them were veterans. American Legion Post 201 gave its traditional ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, and — though it didn’t have the biggest attendance — everyone present was respectful of what they were there to accomplish. Commander Chuck Schirra reminded attendees of the origin of the day, a lesson it never hurts to hear again. This Texas girl was a little chilly at the candlelight ceremony held on Nov. 11 by the Huguenot Springs Cemetery Foundation, but, other than that, the ceremony was very moving. It’s stirring to watch a small but reverent group honoring the fallen in the soft glow of the candles and listen to the sounds of “Amazing Grace” being played on a bagpipe somewhere in the shadows nearby. The moment in the song when Pipe Major Lord David L. Hinton turned and walked away from the crowd and toward the gravestones gave me a chill that had nothing to do with the temperature. As mentioned above, two great groups offered Veterans Day ceremonies simultaneously on Nov. 12. For the past two years, I have gotten to attend the wonder-

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Our nation recently concluded a weeklong celebration of its veterans with ceremonies across the nation honoring the men and women who served and died protecting our country. I sat in one of those chilled gatherings over Veterans Day weekend and studied the faces of the men and women who wore some form of insignia denoting their service in uniform. The fact that many of our national heroes, known as the greatest generation, are a quickly vanishing breed as vets from World War II and Korea quietly fade in America’s history, their stories only remembered at celebrations like this one, was not lost on a somber crowd. When Brigadier General Walt Mercer asked that specific group of vets to stand and be recognized, the standing could be measured in single digits. It dawned on me how the face of the vet has changed through the decades of my lifetime. As a child, every kid in the neighborhood had a dad who served in some branch of the service during WWII. Many of us wore old patches and played with well used canteens supplied by our dads, and we regularly camped out in shelter halves that came home in neatly stenciled trunks that followed our fathers back home. Most attics or basements had one. And my father’s worn combat boots sat on the floor in our laundry room for years after he left this earth, a subtle tribute to his time in the U.S. Army Gen. Mercer reminded the assembled group that less than 1 percent of Americans currently

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Patrick and Katie Quinn of Powhatan attended the 2017 Remington Beard Boss World Beard & Moustache Championships hosted by the Austin Facial Hair Club. The championship is a three-day event that was held from Sept. 1 to 3 in Austin, Texas. There were 27 categories that included different lengths of full beards, several partial beards, moustaches, freestyle beards and even ladies’ categories. The competition had 738 competitors attend, which set a Guinness World Record of “Largest Beard and Moustache Competition.” Patrick Quinn placed second in Sideburns Natural and Katie Quinn placed 12th in the Ladies Realistic Beard, where women make their own beards out of real hair. The event benefited three charities, Livestrong Foundation, Out Youth and Farmers Assisting Returning Military.

serve in the military. He noted a time in history, the same one I referenced earlier, when elected officials were always veterans, and prominent figures almost always boasted experience in uniform. Today, it’s the exception rather than the rule to find a politician with military experience on their resumes. There are a number of reasons for that phenomena, including the absence of a national draft, but Mercer made a pertinent observation about the effect of a nation that forgets its veterans. He noted that how we treat our veterans and respect our military has a direct effect on the type of individuals who respond to the call of uniformed service. In other words, our youth is watching how we treat veterans, and our future heroes are reassured when veterans are cared for and honored. It’s important when we will need the best and the brightest to enter the ranks as our nation’s challenges increase in a world with a multitude of threats. In a world where conflict and controversy seem almost unavoidable and the threats numerous and multi-faceted, every citizen rests easier knowing there are citizens willing to serve and sacrifice to protect freedoms we often take for granted. Those men who struggled to stand at that wind-chilled event know that, affirmed by their own valor and patriotism. They knew that when they answered a call to board ships and fight an unknown enemy on foreign soils. And, as a nation, we need to know it; and never fail to remember, honor and care for our veterans, but Gen. Mercer probably said it better. “Every day should be Veterans Day.” 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-730-0476

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ful Veterans Day Concert put on by Ruth Boatwright at Powhatan High School and it truly is a treat. I saw some video from this year’s performances and photos from the event, complete with its wall of veterans’ photos, diverse range of performers and recognition of veterans, and know she once again went over and above in her effort to thank these men and women who served our nation. I was equally impressed with the event I did attend, a joint Veterans Day program put on by First Antioch, Chief Cornerstone and Guildfield Baptist churches. The music by the Anointed Praisers, which was the choir that performed, was splendid, and the message by the Rev. Curtis Harris Jr. was electrifying. The attendees shared a lovely meal afterward and invited me to partake, for which I am grateful. These events were so diverse in the way they approach recognizing Veterans Day but each program was beautiful in its own way. My favorite moment in each continues to be when veterans who served in the U.S. military are recognized for their service, either by having them stand and be honored or by playing each branch of service’s special anthem. Because, again, saying “Thank you” isn’t enough, but it’s a start.

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Bob and Nina Story of Powhatan are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22, 2017. The couple was married on Nov. 22, 1952. They have two daughters, six grandchildren, and thirteen beautiful great-grandchildren.

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in Farmville. The holiday potluck supper and election will be held. Bring a dish to share. Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433 or visit Facebook.

C&F Bank and Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School will co-host the annual Christmas Parade from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Village area. Vendors are encouraged to set up any time before that, 10 a.m. or later, on the courthouse lawn. Vendors and parade entrants can visit C&F Bank, 2351 Anderson

A Winter Walter Land will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Powhatan Fire Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road in memory of Virginia State Police Special Agent Michael T. Walter, who was killed in the line of duty on May 27. Join us at the firehouse for a photographed visit with Santa, dancing Christmas fairies, cookie decorating, ornament making, a s’more bonfire and wreath making for fallen officers. Wreaths for purchase will be placed at the Fallen Officer Memorial for the holidays. Organizers have also u

created a sign-up for a wish list with gifts for Walter’s children. For more information, check out the Be Like MIKE Facebook page. Powhatan County Public Library is bringing back its popular free bingo social. Bingo is sponsored by the Powhatan Friends of the Library and everyone is welcome to play. Game time is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Players are welcome to bring their own lunch. Make new friends, win prizes and have a good time at the library! For more information, call 804598-5670 or visit the website at www.powhatanlibrary.net.

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At this point, there is no timetable for when an arrest will be made, Cerullo said. “I can’t tell you when we are going to arrest somebody, and I certainly can’t tell you who we are going to arrest at this point,” he said. “But certainly if the citizens of Powhatan want to help, and think they have more information we don’t know about, please come forward. We are always looking for more information to try to figure this one out.”

Search warrants Most of the 33 search warrants filed in Powhatan County seek to gather evidence related to Rafter or his relatives. The majority of the search warrants, which were unsealed Nov. 14, sought to obtain access to email and social media accounts, phones, and the records related to all of them for different stretches of time.

exercises. As requested by the public safety stakeholders, an additional $2.6 million was allocated in non-competitive grants from the this year’s State Homeland Security Program to fund 29 projects sustaining 12 hazardous materials teams, seven technical rescue teams, four incident management teams, four Virginia radio communications caches, and the Virginia Fusion Center. Lastly, $1 million was awarded to the Hampton Roads Urban Area Security Initiative (HR UASI) to address the unique needs of this high-threat, high-density urban area. An additional $75,000 was awarded to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to allow hard-

A handful of them authorized the search of physical locations or people to gather evidence. A few of the warrants pertained to Rafter’s wife, Karina Rafter, and included testing for gunshot residue and taking a DNA sample. Court records in the Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office show that John Rafter filed for divorce from his estranged wife on July 13, 2016, and later sought full custody of the couple’s two children. Karina Rafter was listed as living in North Chesterfield. The Rafters had previously married in November 2002 and divorced in July 2006, but they were remarried in November 2014, according to court records. A letter from John Rafter’s attorney submitted to the court showed that the Rafters were scheduled to appear for a hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, in Powhatan County Circuit Court to set the matter of their divorce for trial. Warrants were ob-

tained to search the residence on Flint Hill Road and John Rafter’s 2007 Honda, which Karina Rafter advised detectives she drove on a daily basis, according to the warrant. Another warrant references Karina Rafter telling a detective “she had purchased shotgun shells during the week of November 28th, and subsequently a Walmart receipt was located in her vehicle dated November 30th, 2016 and showed the purchase of shotgun shells.” A warrant filed through Chesterfield County was obtained to search a house in the 8200 block of Spring Meadow Road in North Chesterfield, where Karina Rafter was staying, according to the warrant. Among the items listed on all of the search warrants for physical locations were DNA, ammunition, receipts for purchase of ammunition, documents with date/ time stamp of Dec. 9, 2016, firearms, clothing, cartridge casings, and records of firearm ownership.

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Another warrant was for a digital voice recorder belonging to John Rafter. According to the warrant, “John had asked for some police advice as to Karina blackmailing him in reference to their daughter” and was told to record his conversations with his wife and provide them to his attorney. According to an affidavit attached in whole or in part to many of the search warrants, the sheriff’s office received a call at about 8:40 a.m. on Dec. 9 from a teenage boy. He told deputies “he had heard a loud boom that morning while it was light outside, but that he had gone back to sleep, and when he awoke later, realizing he was late for school, went into his dad’s room and found him dead.” The search warrant describes the condition in which Rafter’s body was discovered by detectives. It then goes to outline the movements of the day of Karina Rafter, her brother and her daughter. Anyone who may have witnessed anything

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Powhatan’s Kylee Maiolo drives to the basket during drills at Powhatan High School on Nov. 15. Maiolo is a senior and one of the key returning players for the Indians team this season.

Indians ready for first season under Henderson By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

he clock read 7 p.m. in the Powhatan High School gymnasium on Nov. 15 as the Powhatan girls basketball team entered the gym for its evening practice session. First-year head coach Kristy Henderson told her team in their pre-practice huddle that the timing of the practice was no coincidence. Considering that most, if not all, of the Indians regular season games will be played

in the 7 p.m. timeslot, Henderson said she wanted her players to get used to playing at that time of the day. Henderson took over this year for the retired Paulette Bowman, who successfully coached the Indians for many years. “It’s pretty exciting,” she said of her first season at the helm of Powhatan. “I’m very excited. It’s definitely a different look and different preparation each day for practice. Maybe a little more stress. The girls have been great and they’re responding really well to me so far. So far, so good.” Henderson said she feels the team is

coming along at a good pace, though it is still early in the season. Powhatan has been practicing for over a week and had its first scrimmage against Amelia on Nov. 16. “We probably should be further than we are,” she said. “But, because I’m new, we have just started from the beginning.” While the Indians might be a little behind to begin, Henderson feels that it is important for the team to understand her style and philosophy, as those are both different than Bowman’s. “Coach Bowman and I have different

styles,” she said. “The girls are excited and they’re responding well. They’ve responded to positive and to negatives, they’ve responded to loud and they’ve responded to excitement. They’ve seen it all in the seven days we’ve been together.” Another new addition to the Indians is assistant coach Adriane Vaughan. Vaughan was a four-year starter at Cosby High School and was a member of some powerhouse Titans teams. She scored over 1,000 points as a Titan and was on three Dominion District and see INDIANS, pg. 3B}

Bradley breaks six records at Trinity Bible College By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

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Former Powhatan High School player Landen Bradley has etched his name in the Trinity Bible College record books several times this season.

It was the fifth game of the season for Trinity Bible College (N.D.) and the Lions were facing Haywood College on the road. The Lions hadn’t won a game at that point of the year and the Crusaders had won four games. The odds were not in the Lions’ favor. But, Powhatan High School graduate Landen Bradley leveled the playing field. Bradley rushed for 196 yards and six rushing touchdowns, breaking a fouryear-old record at Trinity Bible College to lead the Lions to a 41-22 win and the team’s first victory of the season. In the final game of the season on

Nov. 4 at Trinity Bible College against Finlandia, Bradley went off again for 213 yards, breaking yet another Lions record. Bradley’s 213 broke the former record of 209 set in 2016. Trinity Bible College accumulated 405 yards of total offense in that game, with Bradley accounting for over half of it. He also scored four rushing touchdowns in that game, with an explosive 52-yard scamper among the three others which came from near the goal line. This season overall, Bradley broke six Trinity Bible College football records. Bradley set new marks for rushing see BRADLEY, pg. 2B}

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Powhatan baseball players Logan Amiss (left) and Brad Painter (right) signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 14 to play college baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University for Amiss and Hampden-Sydney College for Painter.

Amiss a Ram, Painter a Tiger as both sign NLIs By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

arly on the morning of Nov. 14, the library at Powhatan High School was packed. While some of the usual students occupying the library were there, a majority of the crowd consisted of family and friends of two Powhatan High School baseball players. Powhatan’s Logan Amiss and Brad Painter signed on the dotted lines for the National Letters of Intent to play baseball at the collegiate level. Both Indians seniors will stay close-by as Amiss will head to Virginia Commonwealth University and Painter will become a Tiger at Hampden-Sydney College. “It’s really cool to make it official,” Amiss said. “I’m going to a really good place. It was a good balance between academics and athletics. They have a good coaching staff. It is a place that I feel comfortable and it’s close to home.” In January, Amiss announced his verbal commitment to the Rams. He chose VCU over schools such as Duke, Virginia Tech, Virginia Military Institute and Radford University. Amiss is the Indians catcher and he knocked in the lone run of the last action the Indians saw in the 2017 season during the 11-1 loss to Dinwiddie in the Conference 20 semifinals. It was in the fifth inning when Amiss knocked in Ross Lewis with a single off Dinwiddie starter Seth Mayberry. In 2016, Amiss was a second-team AllConference selection. VCU was 35-22 last season, including a

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yards in a game, rushing touchdowns in a game, rushing touchdowns in a single season (12), total points in a single season (76), rushing touchdowns in a career (21) and total points in a career (134). He also tied the record for most overall touchdowns in a game with six. “It feels pretty good to be in the record books,” he said. “But, I just want to get wins.” This season, Bradley rushed for 716 yards overall, up from his total a year ago. His touchdowns, 12, were also an improvement from the nine touchdowns he accumulated last season. Despite Bradley’s record-setting season, wins were one thing that was not easy to come by for the Lions this year.

stout 19-8 in Richmond. The Rams went on a five-game winning streak that started with a three-game sweep of the University of Richmond from May 18-20 when they outscored the Spiders 3210 over the span of the series. Then, in the Atlantic-10 tournament, VCU started off with a 9-4 win over George Washington and followed that up with a 7-3 win over Davidson. But, the Wildcats rebounded and defeated the Rams 8-4 and 11-4 on May 27 to end VCU’s season. The 2018 roster for the Rams features four catchers, including Hunter Vay from Thomas Dale. All four catchers are either freshman or sophomores for the 2018 season. So, Amiss will have plenty of company, but also plenty of players to learn from when he dons the black and gold. “Just overall,” he said about improving his game. “Any way that I can and any way that they need me to. Any way that’s going to get me on the field and get me to perform well.” Staying close to home was a factor for Amiss when he was choosing his collegiate landing spot and getting to play in the Atlantic 10 conference and in the Rams’ home stadium of The Diamond are two things that he said he’s certainly looking forward to. “It’s a really cool atmosphere,” he said. “Getting to play in Richmond, at The Diamond…it’s a nice place to play. It’s a great stadium.” Amiss said that he hopes to study nursing while at VCU and after graduating, he wants to earn either his Certified Registered Nurse or his Physician Assistant certification.

Trinity Bible College, which is a member of the Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NIAC) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) finished the season 2-5. Some losses were close, such as the 15-6 loss to Grinnell on Sept. 9 or the 27-21 loss to Finlandia on Oct. 14. But, others were not close, like the 49-0 loss to the University of Saint Mary on Aug. 26, the 61-0 loss to Lyon College on Sept. 19 or the 49-6 loss to Olivet Nazarene on Oct. 28. Bradley said that the team is one that is young overall, but building up their talent. “I think it went pretty well,” he said. “We had a lot of new players. We had a lot of guys that were still developing. We’ll be better next year.” Bradley said that one thing he is

In his final season at Powhatan, Amiss said he’s looking forward to the experience. “I want to do as much as I can,” he said. “I want to do as well as we can, but not try to do too much.” Another senior member of the Indians baseball team this season, Painter said that he’s excited that his future is set in stone at Hampden-Sydney. “I’m ready for four good years,” he said. “I’m ready to play baseball as well.” Painter said that there were a lot of positives when he was considering becoming a Tiger. “Just the small-town feel,” he said. “There were a lot of good vibes when it came to Hampden-Sydney. It just felt like a place for me, honestly. I really wanted to go there.” While there were some other schools in the mix for Painter’s consideration, it just took a few visits to Hampden-Sydney for it to “hit home” that that is where he belonged for his collegiate career. “I’ve known a few players to play at Hampden-Sydney,” he said. “They were good guys. The coaches are really down-toearth people. They’re my kind of coaches, really.” Painter will not be alone in being a Richmond-area player on the Tigers roster. Many of the players from the 2017 team were from area schools such as Clover Hill, Thomas Dale, Colonial Heights, Deep Run, Hanover, Patrick Henry and Matoaca. Hampden-Sydney finished the 2017 campaign 21-19 overall, with a team batting average of .292 and scored 247 runs. The Tigers play in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), which is typically a very competitive conference for

working on is becoming a leader on the team. “I don’t like to talk a lot,” he said. “I like to talk with my actions. I’m trying to develop the skills to be a vocal leader. Next year, I plan on taking that role.” The Powhatan native said he found his way up to Trinity Bible College mainly due to his cousin, who was a coach for the Lions. During his time at Powhatan High School, Bradley played for both the Indians football team, playing on both offense and defense, as well as on the basketball team. Bradley rushed for 1,354 yards in 2009 with the Indians and had 19 touchdowns. He put an exclamation point on the Indians 35-0 win over Louisa in the Region II, Division 4 final in 2011 with a touchdown. While the trip from North Da-

baseball, with teams such as Randolph-Macon, Washington and Lee, Shenandoah and Virginia Wesleyan to name a few. Hampden-Sydney finished fourth overall in the ODAC in 2017 with a 10-10 conference record. In the ODAC tournament, the Tigers fell to the Generals in the opening game of the tournament and then the Maroons by a score of 4-2 on the second day of tournament play to end their season. During Powhatan’s 2017 season, Painter had several key hits throughout the season and came up big when Powhatan needed him. One example was on May 10 in a comefrom-behind win over Albemarle, when Painter set up a big inning when he singled to load the bases. Amiss knocked in one run on a sacrifice fly following Painter’s single, then Ross Lewis brought Painter around on a double to make it a 5-3 game at that point. Painter later had an RBI of his own during the Indians seven unanswered runs streak in the 7-3 win over the Patriots. The Indians second baseman said that he hopes to improve upon a few things when he becomes a Tiger. “I really want to get faster,” he said. “I also want to hit the ball harder. They’re going to need that at Hampden-Sydney. That’s what the coach told me my job is. He said I’m a second baseman and I feel that’s what I would need to do to get better.” Entering his final season as an Indian, Painter said he’s focused on what he can do to make the most of his senior season. “I’m going to play hard,” he said. “I’m going to try to win as many baseball games as we can.”

FILE PHOTO BY PATRICK DOBBS

Landen Bradley was a force in the backfield for the Indians during his Powhatan days.

kota to Powhatan is a long one, Bradley said he tries to make it back as often as he can. “I have a son (in Powhatan),” he said. “I come

to see my son every chance I get.” Billy Fellin may be reached at wfellin@powhatantoday.com.

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Powhatan School Board honors Pocahontas MS teams

PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND

The Powhatan School Board honored the Pocahontas Middle School soccer and volleyball teams at the school board meeting on Nov. 14. The soccer team (top) led by head coach Chuck Cantone and assistant coach Will Miles went undefeated with a 12-0 record and won the championship game for the Southside Middle School Conference over Bluestone. After a scoreless game and overtime periods, the Indians won in a 3-2 penalty kick shootout over the Trojans. Members of the team: Kennedy Dowdy, Paul Bonner, Andrew Fiore, Chase Granger, Colton Hiatt, Jack Lamm, Dori Magill, Katrina Pitman, Brayden Romer, Dylan Yost, Hunter Ahearn, Shane Allen, Conner Donnelly, Carter Hubley, Jacob Hymel, Lena Parker, Garrett Spradlin, Ethan Walls, Jordan Wellborn. Managers: Pierce Vandell, Cole Donnelly, Rebecca Ray. Coaches: Chuck Cantone, Will Miles. The volleyball team (bottom) had a record-breaking season, led by head coach Dawn Monson and assistant coach Audrey Cabezas. The team’s overall record was 13-2 and the team won the Southside Middle School Conference Championship, defeating Amelia in the finals. The team also won the six-team Goochland Tournament. Members of the team: Noel Rhoden, Erin Almond, Leah Bellamy, Taylor Fitzsimmons, Samantha Flippo, Delaney Murphy, Carly Rehme, Sydney Wade, Logan Anthony, Allie Dulio, Kai Ganaden, Meagan Lively, Kendal McMullin, Emma Phillips, Reagan Wilkinson. Managers: Grace Hayden, Natalie Hintz. Coaches: Dawn Monson, Audrey Cabezas. Pocahontas Middle School’s Athletic Director is Bill Wasosky.

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two region title winning teams at Cosby. Vaughan’s performance at Cosby earned her a spot on the East Tennessee roster for her four-years in college. She saw playing time in all four of her seasons as a Buccaneer. “She’s a true basketball player,” Henderson said of Vaughan. “She’s lived and breathed basketball by high school, travel ball, AAU…she just loves the game. She had a full ride to play in college, she’s a student of the game and she’s a teacher who is really good with the girls. I’m really excited to have her.” Even early on working together, Henderson said that Vaughan is already thinking ahead when it comes to what is next in practice and what to teach next. “Without telling her, she just knows,” Henderson said. “She just gets it. We’ve been working well together.” When looking at the players who will suit up for the Indians this year, Henderson said that it is all about putting the team first. “We’re emphasizing the expectation that the team comes first,” she said. “If one

(player) goes down, we can’t always rely on that one, the others need to pick her up.” Kylee Maiolo, an All-Conference 20 selection from last season, is back to lead the Indians in her senior campaign. Henderson also said they’re expecting big things from senior Kelsey Mawyer, who is healthy this season. “We have four seniors, seven juniors and one sophomore,” Henderson said. “We have some sophomores, now juniors, who played last year, started last year and should contribute this year. We aren’t very tall, but Charlotte is a nice addition in the post. We’re mainly a guard team, with one true post player and we’ll play that way.” The Indians had one more scrimmage on Nov. 20 at Powhatan prior to the season opener at Goochland on Nov. 29. The Indians will also participate in the Caroline Invitational and the Douglas Freeman Invitational in December. Henderson hopes that the Indians will be able to surprise some people and turn some heads this year. “When the host team of a tournament schedules us, I’d like to surprise them on that first night,” she said. “The first three games will set the tone for the season, I think.”

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CRACKING UNDER THE PRESSURE

PHOTO BY BILLY FELLIN

Powhatan’s girls basketball coach Kristy Henderson (right) talks with her team prior to the Indians practice on Nov. 15 at Powhatan High School. Henderson is in her first season as the head coach of Powhatan, but she has spent time with the Indians varsity team as an assistant under former longtime coach Paulette Bowman.

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Trophy of the Week: White bags bear in Powhatan

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Powhatan’s Megan White was out on a hunting excursion on Nov. 13. She went hunting off of Bracketts Bend Road in Powhatan a few hours before dark. She said “it wasn’t five minutes after I got in the stand I had this beautiful black bear walk past me. I shot her with my muzzleloader 150 yards away and made a perfect clean lung shot. We left for a few hours once it was dark to make sure she was dead and came back around 9 p.m. and ended up finding her only 40 yards away from where I shot. The next day we came back with a few people to help and found the exact spot in the leaves where she was standing and no one could believe I made such a good shot. We took her to the taxidermist to get her mounted and they said she weighed at least 350 (pounds.)”

Knights look to reload offensively this season By Billy Fellin Sports Editor

hen Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s football team advanced to the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state semifinals, it put coach Chris Hamner in a bit of a holding pattern. Since some of his Knights basketball players were playing on the football team, it meant that they’d be behind the curve when it came to getting in the groove for basketball season. “As glad as I am that football made the playoffs, it kind of put us behind the 8-ball a little bit, missing that week of practice,” he said. “It’s so early. We had one of our best players get injured. We got another guy who has a hurt back. It’s so early, it’s hard to tell.” One of those players who got injured was Colby Johnson, who was with the team at practice on Nov. 15, participating in the walkthrough portion of practice with his arm in a sling. Johnson was hurt in the final regular season game for the Knights football team, as he fell hard on his arm as he was tackled from behind following a long run against Richmond Christian. While Hamner and the Knights battle the injuries and shaking off the rust, Hamner said he’s got returning players whose experience, but will need to work to replace what the Knights lost from a season ago. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot hosted its first Virginia Colonial Conference playoff game in a while last season, a 71-47 final against

Brunswick Academy In that game, three-point shots were key as the Knights were able to outpace the Vikings. The season ended for the Knights in the next game, however as they fell 69-50 to Amelia Academy. The leading scorer for Blessed Sacrament Huguenot in that win over Brunswick Academy was Noah Dowdy, who scored 31 points. He’s now at Powhatan High School and is one of the scorers that Hamner will have to replace this year. “We’re returning three guys right now,” Hamner said. “When the injured player comes back, we’ll have four guys. We lost a lot of our scoring. They’re good kids. They’re going to be coachable and they’re going to play hard. We just need to find guys who can score at the varsity level. Eventually, we’ll get there. Some of these guys will mature and get to that level.” Blessed Sacrament Huguenot participated in its first scrimmage of the season on Nov. 16, which Hamner was working with the team to install the fundamental things like inbounds passes, free throws and even the opening jump ball at the practice on Nov. 15. Overall, Hamner said he hoped to see a lot of effort from his team during the scrimmage. “That’s all I’m worried about,” he said. “It’s so early. “We don’t have any plays in, any defenses in. All I want to see is the guys playing hard. That’s it, that’s all I care about.” The returning players, such as Dion Butler and Michael Kemp, will be the foundation upon which

Hamner and his Knights will build the team this season. “Raymond Avery started last year every game as a freshman, so I’m looking to him to step up this year,” Hamner said. “Robbie Kurtz, who has the hurt back, came off the bench for us last year. He’s a good shooter for us. He’s a knockdown shooter and hopefully he’ll step up. We’ve got Dion, who just came in from football. He played a lot last year and started some games. Michael Kemp is a leader. He’s a good athlete and gets after it. I’m definitely looking to those guys to be the glue that will hold us together, especially early.” Blessed Sacrament Huguenot traveled to Cumberland High School on Nov. 21 for an afternoon scrimmage against the Dukes prior to the season opener on Nov. 27 at The Steward School. The Knights home opener will be against Lighthouse Christian Academy on Nov. 29 before a long road trip to Fuqua on Dec. 5, Amelia Academy on Dec. 7 and Southampton Academy on Dec. 8. The 2017 calendar year for the Knights will close out on Dec. 11 against Veritas at home before they start 2018 on Jan. 4 at home as well. “Unfortunately, with the timing with football and everything, our hardest games are early,” Hamner said. “Two out of our first four games, Steward and Amelia Academy, they’re going to be tough. You never know, though. Our league is so small. You never know who went where. The kids will play hard.”

PHOTOS BY BILLY FELLIN

Top: Blessed Sacrament Huguenot coach Chris Hamner (center) works to teach his team a defensive lineup with Raymond Avery (left) and Dion Butler (right) assisting. Avery and Butler will be two key pieces for the Knights offense this season. Bottom: Michael Kemp (left) is one senior on the team whom Hamner feels will be a leader and a large contributor for the Knights this season.

Hamner said that while he’s not sure of how the first matchups with the Spartans and the Patriots will go, the benefit is that the Knights will see both teams later in the season and be more seasoned by then. “It’s a good way to show how we’ve improved along the season,” he said.

“It’ll be good for us.” Throughout the season, Hamner said that wins and losses don’t concern him as much as seeing his team improve over the course of the year. “I think my goal as a coach is the same every year,” he said. “My goal is just to get better, every single day. The guys come to

practice and get better. Wins and losses don’t matter too much to me. It was good to get some wins last year and make a good playoff run. That’s all fun and everything. But, the improvement we showed down the stretch was way more gratifying to me as a coach than the wins and losses.”

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Golf’s Newest Star College Basketball UFC Countdown Speak for Yourself Monday Night NFL Football: Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens. (N) (Live) SportsC. Wheel Jeopardy CMA Country Christmas: (In Stereo) Å The Good Doctor News Kimmel News Holly Kevin Man-Plan Superior 9JKL (N) Scorpion (In Stereo) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Lucifer (In Stereo) The Gifted Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mike ET Inside The Voice “Live Top 11 Performances” A-Pentatonix: News J. Fallon M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Black Friday Great Gifts Å PBS NewsHour (N) Celtic Woman -- Homecoming: Ireland: Postmodern Jukebox-New: Currents Globe Trekker On the Psychiatrist’s Couch-Amen: Incredible Aging: Adding Life: Emery: E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Chris Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å The Proﬁt Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night NCIS (In Stereo) WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Mod Fam Mod Fam “Bourne Ulti.” ››‡ “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) ›››‡ “A Few Good Men” (1992, Drama) Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American American Conan (N) Å Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog & Beth: Fight of Their Lives: Å Dog Dog Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk › “Joe Dirt” (2001) David Spade. Å Daily Opposi Street Outlaws: Mayhem Marathon Å Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws Å Long Lost Family Long Lost Family Island Medium The Healer (N) Long Lost Family The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows” “Angry Angel” (2017) Jason Biggs. Å The 700 Club Å M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Love-Raymond Raymond Raymond Mom Mom King King “Design Woman” ›››‡ “Exodus” (1960, Historical Drama) Paul Newman. Å Tell “Like Christmas” “Christmas List” (2016) Alicia Witt. Å “A Perfect Christmas” (2016, Drama) “All About Eve” “Wrapped Up in Christmas” (2017) Å “Dear Secret Santa” (2013) Tatyana Ali. Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Cake Wars Å Holiday Baking Holiday Baking Christmas Cookie Vegas Dallas 2017 Soul Train Awards: ››› “Hustle & Flow” (2005, Drama) Terrence Howard. “The Lone Ranger” Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama ›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999) Å Norman Reedus Comics “The Matrix” (1999) Last Man Last Man ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006, Romance-Comedy) Cameron Diaz. ››‡ “The Holiday” American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn

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Football Football College Basketball College Football: Colorado at Utah. (Live) College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Scores College Football: Teams TBA. Wheel J’pardy! College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å News Bensin Whacked Robbie Robbie: Santa Claus: 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Holidays: Football Extra College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (In Stereo Live) News VSU Paid Prg. The National Dog Show: (In Stereo) Å Dateline NBC Å News SNL ››› “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Å ›››‡ “Inception” (2010, Science Fiction) Leonardo DiCaprio. Great Gifts Å Black Friday Gift Guide Å Lawrence Welk “Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- Touring Years” The 80s (My Music): Å On the Psychiatrist’s Couch-Amen: The 80s (My Music): (In Stereo) Å Yoga-Secret: CNN Newsroom The Nineties “The One About TV” Å The Nineties Å The Nineties Å Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Lockup: Long Lockup: Long Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Fox Report (N) Å Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Greg Gutfeld Watters’ World Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU The Sinner “Transformers” ››› “Ant-Man” (2015, Action) Paul Rudd. Premiere. “Back to the Future” (1985) Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Search Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 11.25.17” (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ›› “Road House” (1989) Å ››‡ “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel. (In Stereo) Å Training ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996, Comedy) ›› “Tommy Boy” ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley. Street Outlaws Street Outlaws Street Outlaws Street Outlaws Street Outlaws Å Cake Boss Å Cake Boss (N) Å Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake Boss Å Cat vs. Dog Å Dr. Jeff: Extra Dose Dr. Jeff: RMV Cat vs. Dog Å Dr. Jeff: RMV ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) Mom Mom Teachers Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Hush-Charlotte” ›››› “The Lady Eve” (1941) Å ››› “Spencer’s Mountain” (1963) Å “Gift Remember” “The Christmas Train” (2017, Drama) “The Mistletoe Inn” (2017) Alicia Witt. “Christmas-Krank” “Wrapped Up in Christmas” (2017) Å Family: “A Gift Wrapped Christmas” Fixer Upper Å Property Brothers Beachfrnt Reno House Hunters Log Log Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners, Drive Madea’s Big: Lip Sync Battle: Tales “All I Need” (N) Martin Martin “The Last Airbender” (2010) ›› “Pan” (2015, Children’s) Hugh Jackman. Å “Underworld” Hatfields & McCoys: Å Hatfields & McCoys: (Part 2 of 5) Å Hatfields &: “Austin Powers: Mystery” “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002) ››› “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” Pawn Pawn Pawn Stars: Pumped Up (N) (In Stereo) Å

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider and act upon the following requests: (Please note the change in time for Public Hearing) O-2017-31. (Case # 17-06-REZ) Ashley and Robert Welch (Powhatan Courthouse/Mt. Zion) request to rezone a portion (0.583 acres) of Tax Map 26B3-1-16L from Residential – Commercial (R-C) to Agricultural – 10 (A10). The property is located on the south side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) approximately 1,750 feet east of State Route 300 (Scottville Road). The 2010 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Village Residential and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Land Use Map. O-2017-32. (Case #17-04-CUP) Ashley and Robert Welch (Powhatan Courthouse/Mt. Zion) request a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a conference or training center within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per §83-162(34) of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The proposed use will be located on Tax Map 26B3-1-16J, Tax Map 26B3-1-16K, and a portion of Tax Map 26B3-1-16L within an area totaling 42.25 acres. The properties are located on the south side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) approximately 1,750 feet east of State Route 300 (Scottville Road) and include 3655 Anderson Highway and 3661 Anderson Highway. The 2010 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the properties as Village Residential and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Land Use Plan Map. O-2017-30. Powhatan County is seeking public comment on an Ordinance Amending Chapters 70 (“Taxation”), 74 (“Trafﬁc and Vehicles”) and Appendix (“Fee Schedule”) by moving provisions for the County Vehicle License Tax from Chapter 74 (Article II) to Chapter 70 (Article XIII), re-designating the levy a fee, and clarifying that the fee payment is due on June 5 of each year. All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in these hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Ofﬁce at (804)598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. Copies of the full text of the proposed ordinance and related documents may be examined in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, located at 3834 Old Buckingham Road.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 7:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following requests: 17-06-CUP: Old Buckingham Road Properties, LLC (Powhatan Courthouse/Mt. Zion) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a microdistillery within the General Commercial (C) zoning district per Sec. 83-382 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The proposed use will be located on Tax Map 38-52, which consists of 1.36+/- acres. The subject property is located at 3835 Old Buckingham Road. The 2010 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Village Center on the Countywide Land Use Plan Map. 17-05-AZ: The County of Powhatan requests the amendment and reenactment of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan (Chapter 83), Article XII (Interpretations), Section 83-531 to allow certain improvements to encroach into required yards. 2017 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan: The County of Powhatan requests review and adoption of the proposed 2017 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The Long-Range Comprehensive Plan is a general guide for public ofﬁcials and citizens regarding the physical development of Powhatan County, establishing a framework for decision-making. § 15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia requires that every governing body adopt a Long-Range Comprehensive Plan. The current Powhatan County Long-Range Comprehensive Plan was adopted on July 12, 2010. All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time speciﬁed above. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are available one week prior to the Public Hearing upon request.

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