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Vol. XXXII No.. 27

December 26, 2018

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By Laura McFarland News Editor

Bond projects finish – Opening of new middle school, water tower, joint transportation facility

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OWHATAN – The completion of the majority of the major construction and renovation projects Powhatan County bonded in 2016 brought a well of new resources to citizens, making it the top story of 2018.

Cumberland landfill could have major impact on Powhatan R-C zoning issues make for a rocky year

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Proposed income-adjusted apartments draw big push back

Bond projects completed Three of the five major construction projects that helped make up the $49.4 million lease revenue bond package deal undertaken by the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors were completed in 2018.

At $33.9 million, replacing and renovating the junior high school into the new Powhatan Middle School was by far the biggest project in the bond package. The school opened on time and within budget just in time for the 20182019 school year.

The school recently finished its first full semester as a place to educate Powhatan’s 1,026 sixth, seventh, and eighthgraders.

While the new joint transportation facility opened in December 2017 to service school district vehicles, it didn’t reach its full capacity and start servicing county vehicles until February 2018.

Kris Gwaltney, director of transportation for the school district, said that

Board of supervisors finances $9.4 million in new bond projects Trooper’s killer enters Alford plea/Highway dedicated Two hurricanes impact county Ups and downs of the comprehensive plan Elementary schools redistricted Habitat Store opens

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The new Powhatan Middle School was one of the major bond projects completed this year.

since the new building opened, the morale of the drivers and transportation staff has been improved, safety training is completed on site, and drivers have a fine work facility to call their home station. Communication is also improved since all transportation staff members work together in the same building, she added.

The 500,000 gallon water tower that sits next to the joint transportation facility had a few hiccups during construction but finally went online on Aug. 18, said Ramona Carter, director of public works. The water serves the joint transportation facility and new middle school with nonpotable water for fire suppression. see TOP 10, pg. 3

County receives clean audit report

By Laura McFarland News Editor

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John Aldridge reports the county had a clean audit report.

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors heard at their last meeting of 2018 that the county had received an unmodified, or clean, opinion on the county’s fiscal year 2018 audit report.

John Aldridge, a partner with Brown Edwards and Co. LLP, the

county’s auditor, updated the board at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 17 about the county’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year (FY) 2018.

Aldridge said that CPA Megan Argenbright gave a more detailed report to the county’s audit committee a week earlier, but he was just going to hit some of the highlights.

The unmodified opinion is “as

good as it gets� as far as audits go, he told the board. However, the highlights he mentioned also drew attention to some of the county’s practices that, while acceptable, should continually be considered.

One of the aspects Aldridge said he usually pays extra attention to is the county’s general fund balance.

Powhatan county keeps an average see AUDIT, pg. 4

Powhatan employees embrace Christmas spirit

By Laura McFarland

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POWHATAN – Several of the Powhatan County administration offices went a little overboard on the Christmas cheer this holiday season as part of a decorating contest between the different departments.

Volunteer judges walked through the Powhatan County Social Services Department and Administration Building on Dec. 13 to see which of the over-the-top, movie-themed Christmas displays would win.

All of the employees who participated decorated their offices on their own time using their own money, making the lengths some of them went to PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND to create their fabulous decorations all the more impressive, Employees in the treasurer’s office pose in the Polar Express wonderland they cresaid Roxanne Salerno, eco- ated. Their decorations tied for first place with social services in a decorating consee DECORATED, pg. 6

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O B I T UA R I E S DORIS BANTON Doris Banton, 88, of Powhatan, widow of George L. Banton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Linda "Lin" Carter (Jimmy) of Powhatan; grandson, Corey Redd, and one great-grandson, John Redd. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 in the Bennett and Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, and where services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 20. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

DONNA JESSUP Donna Lynn Ramsey Jessup, 73, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully and on her own terms on Friday, December 14, 2018. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Roxanne McLane, Teresa Dickey (Richard) and daughter of her heart, Christine Douglas; sister, Janet Davis (Donald); magnificent MeMe to her grandchildren, Kasie Garner (Billy), Sean McLane, Marshall and Joey JESSUP Dickey; and great-grandchildren Berkley and Easton Garner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Florence Ramsey.

Donna was selfless, generous, kind and so funny. She loved gardening, reading and family vacations to anywhere with water and sunshine. You could find her watching the sunset on her porch with her many wonderful friends and beloved dog, Dottie. Funeral services began at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at May Memorial Baptist Church in Powhatan.

Family received friends following services.

DANIEL MACMILLAN Daniel “Dani” Macmillan of Powhatan passed away at home on December Sunday, 16, 2018, a day after celebrating his 89th birthday.

Dani enjoyed his family, woodworking, traveling, trains, and good company. He always had a smile for anyone he met. We all share so many wonderful and everlasting memories of Daniel. He was a talented, craftsman/artist, woodworker, mechanic, and also MACMILLAN someone who could create such unique projects by adding his own personal touch. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, he graduated from East Orange High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded by his parents, Daniel and Georgina Macmillan, and leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Cecilia M. Coppinger Macmillan; his four daughters, Linda, Kathy (John), Ceil (John), Jeannie; his three grandchildren, Katie, John-

ny, Jenna; and his three great-grandchildren, Lucy Rose, Gabriel Thomas, Jack Daniel. He is also survived by his brother, John and his wife Barbara Macmillan, his niece, Laura (Michael) and their children and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to the Memorial Mass for the Celebration of Dani’s life, at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480 Batterson Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. Burial will be private. Refreshments following the celebration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Powhatan First aid and Rescue Squad.

RICHARD THOMAS Richard L. "Larry" Thomas, 77, of Powhatan, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force, was a retiree of Philip Morris after many years and was a member of the Central Virginia Radio Control Club. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Betty Jean Perkins Thomas; sister, Bernita Thomas Stockner; brother, Charles Lewis Thomas (Mary); six nieces and one nephew. The family received THOMAS friends from 1 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 21, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A graveside ceremony was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, at Riverview Cemetery.

Classic Granite & Marble relocating to Powhatan Contributed Report Commonwealth Commercial Partners recently announced the sale of 17605 Midlothian Turnpike in Powhatan County to Classic Granite & Marble, a local family-owned natural stone fabrication and installation company. The company plans to construct a 98,000-square-foot, threestory, state-of-the-art facility as its new corporate headquarters.

Commonwealth Commercial Partners’ Chris Jenkins, Joe Buhrman and Bill Barnett represented the seller, Oakbridge Corporation, which developed the original Oakbridge Commerce Center. The sale price totaled $2,100,000.

The new facility for Classic Granite & Marble will house its showroom, corporate office, fabrication, and warehouse space. The property, located on Anderson Highway and County Line Road, is just minutes from its existing location on Midlothian Turnpike near Route 288.

Classic Granite & Marble specializes in kitchens, tile backsplashes, fireplaces and bathrooms, and offers granite, marble, quartz and more. These materials are frequently hand-picked from countries across the globe including Italy, Brazil, Turkey and India.

“Our goal is to be the largest natural stone fabricator and installer in the country and we have outgrown our current building,” said Tony Kilic, president and founder. “We need more space for our employees and additional warehouse space for our product lines. We also see

this as an opportunity to expand our award-winning showroom. Our customers want to see and feel the materials before starting a project in their home, and with a new showroom, we’ll be able to feature more choices and ideas to inspire our customers.”

The purchased property totals 25± acres, and the 98,000-square-foot facility will anchor a larger development, The Shops at Stone Village, which is proposed to include complementary commercial and retail. The move is expected to bring new jobs and commercial investment to Powhatan County. "Classic Granite is a welcome addition to Powhatan's District 2,” said Larry Nordvig, board of supervisors member for District 2. “This is the type of commercial enterprise Powhatan citizens are looking for: low traffic volume, but high-volume creator of jobs and revenue. Tony kept our citizens informed every step of the way. Classic Granite will be a good neighbor."

Assistant county administrator and director of economic development Bret Schardein added, “Classic Granite, Powhatan County, Commonwealth Commercial, Balzer & Associates, and others have done extensive work to bring this project to fruition. This is a very large investment in the county at an incredibly important location.”

“Securing a project of this scale takes tremendous resolve from everyone involved. Classic Granite’s vision matches their ability to effectively manage projects and see them through to the finish line,” Chris Jenkins, associate at Common-

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Shown are renderings of how Classic Granite & Marble’s new facility in Powhatan is supposed to look.

wealth Commercial, said. “Tony and his team will continue to have a long-lasting, positive impact on the community.”

Kilic added, “We will be investing over $10,000,000 in Powhatan with this new facility and creating more than 100 jobs over the next five years. We’ve made sure to keep the needs of our community in mind with respect to building design, job growth, and upscale retail spaces.”

Construction will begin shortly after Classic Granite receives site plan approval from Powhatan County. Mark Sowers,

of Oakbridge Corporation, said “Tony and the team at Classic Granite truly see the vision of this property. This is the best real estate west of Watkins Centre and provides Tony an opportunity to grow his business to match his ambitions.” Balzer & Associates assisted Classic Granite with civil engineering and rezoning and Super Structures has been hired as the general contractor.

For more information about Classic Granite & Marble, visit Classicgranite. com or call 804-378-1100.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, Dec. 26

Senior Connections offers a lunch and social event called Friendship Cafe that is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. It provides socialization, nutrition, exercise, transportation and information about relevant topics for seniors ages 60 plus. For more information, contact Joan Doss with Senior Connections at 804343-3000 or jdoss@youraaa. org.

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 804-5985637.

Thursday, Dec. 27

The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7

p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.

The Woman’s Club of Powhatan’s Clothes Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, Monday and Tuesday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at 3908 Old Buckingham Road at the back end of the social services building.

Donations accepted anytime but preferably during regular hours. Shoppers can fill a paper grocery bag full of stuff for $3. The second hand store sells clothes, shoes, books, movies, CDs, housewares, linens, toys, small electronics, games and more. Look for The Clothes Closet of Powhatan on Facebook.

Mill Quarter Republican Woman's Club (MQRWC) will meet at Italian Delight restaurant, 1795 South Creek One, Powhatan. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The organization meets the fourth Thursday of every month unless otherwise advertised in the Community Calendar or MQRWC’s Facebook page.

MQWRC is an active group and interested in expanding.

Visitors are always welcome.

Powhatan Relay for Life meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Huguenot Safety Building.

All are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Beach at 804-357-3902 or cmasten01@hotmail.com.

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

The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.

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

Friday, Dec. 28

New Horizon Bank, 1870 Stoneridge Commerce Drive, Powhatan will hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit https://www. redcrossblood.org/ to make an appointment. Keyword is NewHorizon.

Saturday, Dec. 29

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

Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, will hold a First Day Hike activity day. Join a park ranger for a guided hike.

Event details are found on the Powhatan State Park website at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ state-parks/powhatan.

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan

“Please make sure trees are free of all lights, tinsel and ornaments.” No artificial trees will be accepted. For more information, call Yard Works at 804-639-0311 or the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.

Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

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 804-5982809.

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.

A box was provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to provide citizens a place to bring flags that need to be retired properly. It is located at the County Administration Building in the vestibule area by the front doors. County Administration is working with local groups that hold flag disposal ceremonies and will be routinely transporting the flags collected to these ceremonies. For questions, call 804-598-5612.

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

Ongoing

Let Powhatan Anti-Litter Council and Yard Works help you “Go Green” this holiday season! Yard Works and Powhatan Anti-Litter Council will partner again this holiday season to offer live Christmas tree collection and recycling free of charge to local residents. This service has been offered to the Powhatan community at no cost for more than 12 years.

More than 130 residents dropped off trees for recycling last year. Trees may be brought to the Yard Works in Powhatan, located at 1990 Anderson Highway, between Jan. 2 and 31, 2019. Hours for tree drop-offs are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees will be ground into mulch. According to Robbie Urbine of Yard Works,

The Powhatan Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to pick up food once a week from both Food Lions on either Wednesdays or Saturdays.

It should only take a couple of hours. If interested, call 804-372-9526 or email powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.

Habitat for Humanity

Powhatan depends on volunteers and so many friends and companies have helped in the past and continue to do so. The need is for so many different skills - just showing up and helping, specific talents like plumbing, electricity and drywall, cooking for events, and staffing the new soon to be open Habitat Store.

Habitat has hired a part-time volunteer coordinator, Maria Sharples, to set up a data base, respond to volunteer phone calls and assign volunteers to projects. The volunteer hotline number is 804-372-9755. It is an answering machine and phone calls are returned on a daily basis. Call and volunteer!

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 see CALENDAR, pg. 7

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Phoenix Tank, the contractor, will be charged $4,940 for fire watch needed in the time period that the school was open but the water tower was not online, Carter said. The project currently is in the process of being closed out. The contractor is unable to complete the final grading until spring, so that was pulled out of the contract and will be completed when the ground dries out.

The water tower’s one-year warranty period will not start until the project has been closed out, she said.

The final bond project that has yet to be completed is the courthouse expansion, which will also house a new 911 communications center.

Carter updated the supervisors about the delays with the courthouse at their meeting on Monday, Dec. 17. Carter said the project, which was originally scheduled to be done on July 9, has had some approved extensions. However, there are 116 extension days that Richmond-based contractor Daniel & Co. Inc. has requested that the county has not approved, and the company already has to pay 18 days in liquidated damages, she said. The cost is $600 per day in liquidated damages.

Bill Melton, District 4, asked for a timeframe and said it is time to close the project out, “and if they’ve got to bring extra people or resources in to get it done, then at this point, I think that is the conversation we should be having.”

Carter said there are meetings every two weeks with the contractor. The current schedule was to have substantial completion by Dec. 22, but it was estimated the contractor was actually three weeks from substantial completion at the time.

Powhatan. Powhatan residents raised issues with this additional burden on their roads and worries about more work trucks on the road with other vehicles, especially on the two-lane stretch of road from near Route 522 to the county line.

With the county approval, County Waste was set to move on to its applications to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, a lengthy process that takes anywhere from 18 to 30 months. Meanwhile, opponents of the landfill in both counties continue to hold regular community meetings to discuss plans to fight the dump, including methods such as injunctions, lobbying with legislators, court case, and zoning appeals.

The issue of Residential-Commercial (R-C) zoning in Powhatan had so many contentious facets this year that it could actually be on this list in multiple ways.

While gaining better control to make sure Powhatan is growing in a smart way has been a goal of the county for a few years, the real fireworks on the issue of R-C zoning started on Feb. 26.

During a public hearing about reinstating language into the county code regarding auxiliary turn lanes, David Williams, who represents District 1, began an aggressive questioning of staff mem-

#2 Cumberland landfill’s impact on Powhatan The shockwaves of the approval by the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors of applications related to a proposed landfill in Cumberland County near the Powhatan County border on June 28 are still being felt.

The landfill went from being announced to approved in less than a month, including a community meeting, two planning commission meetings and a six-hour marathon board of supervisors meeting on June 28 that ended after 1 a.m. the next morning with a vote to approve the applications.

The Cumberland board voted 3-2 in favor of approving County Waste of Virginia’s application to rezone 15 parcels totaling 1,144 acres in District 2 to Industrial (M-2) as well as granting a conditional use permit (CUP) for the intended use.

The landfill is set to be located on the far eastern side of Cumberland County, just north of Route 60 at its intersection with State Route 654. The closest point of the property to the Powhatan County line, found along in the entrance road off of Route 60, is only a few hundred feet away. At some places, the edge of the landfill is about 3,000 feet or less from the county line.

Just like Cumberland residents whose homes are located adjacent to the proposed site, nearby Powhatan residents have raised concerns about potential well water and ground water contamination, odor, pests, towering hills of trash, air pollution and more.

One of the big selling points the company touted to Cumberland residents was that most of the expected 175 to 250 trucks bringing trash to the landfill daily would come from the east on Route 60, which means directly through

by-right uses under R-C zoning.

In the last few weeks, talk of eliminating R-C zoning altogether have seen big push back from people who own property zoned R-C and developers.

Most recently, a work group committee meant to examine the issue further was formed by the board on Dec. 13. It is expected to start its work in early 2019 and eventually come back with recommendations for the board of supervisors.

#5 PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Supervisors listen to a presentation on a new bond financing package being proposed.

#3 R-C zoning issues make for a rocky year

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A large number of R-C property owners and developers came to ask the county not to eliminate the zoning district, saying it will negatively impact them.

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Williams drew attention to the fact that the CVS project at Dorset Road met neither the access management standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) nor the more strict standards of the county, with one entrance receiving as much as a 35-percent reduction.

Adding to that issue was that the developer put in the infrastructure under the R-C zoning and then came back in recent weeks to rezone connected parcels. Opponents of R-C zoning argue it leads to piecemeal development instead of a more cohesive, attractive project.

The debate has continued over the ensuing months as county officials discussed the restrictions in influencing positive growth in the county when R-C zoning allowed for so many types of businesses to come in with a by-right application. Since then, the county has adopted architectural standards and severely reduced the number of allowed

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Residents wait to speak at a February supervisor meeting on their opinions about potential lowincome apartments in the county.

#4 Proposed income-adjusted apartments draw large opposition Some of the most well-attended meetings of the board of supervisors and planning commission in 2018 came early in the year, when residents showed up in droves to weigh in on the possibility of a developer building a 204 multifamily apartment complex in Powhatan.

During the board’s meeting on Feb. 26, the supervisors voted 4-1 to deny KCG Development LLC’s application to rezone a 26-acre property so it could build the apartment complex. Angie Cabell, District 3, voted against the denial. The project, known as The Reserve at South Creek, would have been situated on land located at the crossroad of Old Church Road and Carter Gallier Boulevard. The developer proposed to finance the project using housing tax credits.

Many of those present in the packed auditorium spoke up, either at this meeting or at other local government meetings before it, to vehemently oppose the project that would have brought low-income apartments to the county. A very small number had publicly supported it and argued it would fill a need in Powhatan for affordable housing.

Some of the arguments against the apartment complex included increased traffic on already congested roads, negatively impacting the rural feel of the county, extra burden on the schools, and the risk of increased crime. Many argued it was not in congruence with the county’s comprehensive plan.

Some of the stronger rhetoric against the apartment complex was later cited in a letter sent to the county by a law firm representing the developer. The letter alleged that denying the rezoning request violated the Fair Housing Act and caused the developer to suffer “injury as a direct result of the county’s discrimination.” It offered to discuss resolution of the claims without the additional cost of litigation.

County attorney Tom Lacheney said at the time he didn’t see a legal claim in it and that the county wouldn’t take action because the rezoning was denied and the case is closed.

Lacheney said last week he has not heard anything else on the matter.

lion. It was made obvious pretty quickly that the board had no intention of doing the projects all at once, but there was still the possibility of doing the work in two phases.

However, by the time the issue was back in front of the board at its meeting on Oct. 16, the proposal had dropped significantly from $23.9 million to $9.4 million.

During the board’s meeting on Oct. 22, supervisors voted 3-2 in favor of approving the plan to pay for seven of the CIP projects using borrowed funds.

Voting for the project were chairman Carson Tucker, District 5; Cabell, and Bill Melton, District 4. Voting against it were Williams and Larry Nordvig, District 2.

Some of the projects on the list included the repurposing of Pocahontas Middle School; Village Building sports fields upgrades; expanding and paving a gravel lot on Marion Harland Lane; constructing a new convenience center in the east end of the county, and filling maintenance needs at Pocahontas and Powhatan Elementary schools through energy performance contracting.

The biggest opposition raised by Nordvig and Williams about the bond projects were about taking on more debt so soon after the 2016 bond package and increasing Powhatan’s debt service vs. expenditure policy level, which is a factor in its credit rating.

County administrator Ted Voorhees told the supervisors at their Dec. 17 meeting that the county has received the funds in its VA SNAP Project Fund account to do the projects.

The 2018 bond was issued by Sterling National Bank and closed on Nov. 21 with a 3.919 percent interest rate fixed through the final maturity on April 1, 2035, Voorhees said in an email after the meeting. The board authorized $9.4 million in projects and debt “up to” $9.6 million, which included project financing and issuance costs. The project funds and additional costs combined are $9.563 million.

#6 Mike Walter’s killer sentenced/ Memorial highway dedicated Virginia State Police Special Agent Michael T. Walter had a big impact on Powhatan County in life, and even after he was killed in the line of duty, which was why his murder was the top story of 2017.

His inclusion again on the Top 10 list for 2018 came in the form of two stories, one positive and one that left many in the county saddened and angered.

Plans were underway in January for the state to dedicate a portion of Route 13 between Route 1002 (Emmanuel

#5 Board of supervisors finance $9.4 million in bond projects

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Opponents of the proposed landfill in Cumberland County protest outside one of the June meetings where it was reviewed. Powhatan and Cumberland residents were among the protestors.

With the end hopefully in sight for the bond projects of 2016 when the courthouse expansion is finished, the county was already looking ahead to other needs.

At first, the supervisors heard a presentation on Sept. 13 with a proposal on how to finance 12 projects on its capital improvement plan (CIP) for $23.9 mil-

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Jamie Walter speaks about her late husband, Trooper Mike Walter, at a dedication ceremony of a memorial highway in his honor. see TOP !0, pg. 5

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Reblooming your poinsettia plant: a Game of Thrones challenge

By Virginia McCown

Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener

Question: Winter is coming! How can I care for my Christmas poinsettia so it’ll bloom again next year?

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of 2.83 months of unassigned fund balance. That figure has remained fairly steady, he noted, citing 2.87 months in 2017, 2.96 months in 2016, and 2.93 months in 2015. “The reason I tell you all of that is that paints a picture of consistency

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ly over, he said. The “magic number� of what is an appropriate amount to have on hand may differ depending on the county, he added. Goochland County keeps 4.4 months fund balance and Amelia keeps 5 months. “So it just kind of depends on the locality, the reserves you are building

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Friday, Dec. 14

Answer: For the night is long and full of terrors?

I hope not for your poinsettia’s sake! But if you do not strictly adhere to these specific post-holiday steps, your poinsettia may not bloom next Christmas.

With all that goes into yearly holiday preparations, are you truly committed to this plant you’ve recently been gifted?

Yes? Okay then. Let’s begin.

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Saturday, Dec. 15 • A deputy responded to a report of damaged property in the 2100 block of Maple Cottage Road. • A deputy responded to a domestic situation in the 2300 block of Red Lane Road that resulted in one man up. It depends on your tax base, â€? Aldridge said. “But it is just something I think is critical when you look at the finances of the county that you remind yourself every year - what are we looking at as far as reserves go?â€?

Aldridge also advised the board to continue to look at the county’s water and wastewater operation, which is not self supporting. The cash flow statement from that fund was negative about $500,000, and the county had to transfer about $2 million from the general fund to help with the debt payments. He acknowledged he knows the board is aware of that fact, but felt it needed to be mentioned that the audit continues to find “it is not where it needs to be to be self-sustaining.�

County administrator Ted Voorhees said the county is very aware of the fact it subsidizes water and sewer. However, it could be taking some significant action on that front in the near future.

All of the homeowners associations in the Founders Bridge area have acknowledged it would be in their interest if the county considered acqui-

arrested for assault and battery of a family member. A second call the next morning resulted in an additional charge of violating a protective order. • A deputy responded to a report of a business finding unknown drug paraphernalia on the premises in the 600 block of Founders Bridge Boulevard. • A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting in the 1900 block of Anderson Highway.

Sunday, Dec. 16 • A deputy responded to a domestic situation in the 2200 block of Kiowa Drive that resulted in one man arrested for assault and battery of a family member and other charges. • A report of a suspicious person was made at the sheriff’s office. • A deputy responded to a larceny in the 3700 block of Old River Trail.

sition of the Founders Bridge Utility Company, Voorhees said. Staff will present a schedule of how that might proceed at a board workshop in January 2019. “We will lay that out and see how that might help us. We do have the belief that will add more paying customers to our utilities and potentially move us in the right direction on this issue,� he said.

Aldridge also mentioned the audit’s look at the federal money that comes to the county and how it is used. In FY 2018, the total federal money that came through the county was about $3 million. The firm has to test a certain percentage of those dollars and found no issues of noncompliance.

Aldridge and the board also recognized the work done by Charla Schubert, finance director, who prepares the CAFR each year. Brown Edwards has clients across Virginia, and while some prepare their own CAFR, others pay his firm to do it.

Aldridge said the county is fortunate to have someone of Schubert’s caliber who consistently pulls togeth-

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Coffee hour to follow each service Guests Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 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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Manakin Episcopal Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

985 Huguenot Trail

Providence Presbyterian Church

Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online.

Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations.

598-1174 pccwired.net

598-4970

794-6401 www.manakin.org

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

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

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.

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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.

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

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er a pure audit.

Voorhees also publically acknowledged Schubert for her attention to detail and dedication to accuracy. “She burns the midnight oil – whatever she has to do to get it done. I know her staff also helps and allows her to lock herself in her office sometimes. They try to keep things running while she is really focused on that,� he said.

The full CAFR can be found on the county’s website, http://www.powhatanva.gov, and looking at the Audit Reports link under the Finance Department.

Included in the 226page document is a summary of auditor’s results.

It notes that no significant deficiencies relating to the audit of the financial statements were reported; no instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements were disclosed during the audit, and no significant deficiencies relating to the audit of the major federal award programs were reported.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

Church Directory.

Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.

3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733

St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Saturday - 5 p.m.

Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center

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Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m.

378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398

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draft on Dec. 5, 2017, to the supervisors.

The supervisors began reviewing it in early 2018 but found there were several issues they felt needed more work.

They appointed a comprehensive plan workgroup to continue reviewing the document. The group came back with recommendations on Dec. 13, at which time the board came to a consensus on the last two chapters and the Future Land Use Map.

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Church Road) and the Cumberland County line in the trooper’s honor marking it with signs along the way.

On Oct. 26, elected officials, law enforcement, family, friends and community members gathered at the Village Building to dedicate the “Trooper Michael T. Walter Memorial Highway.”

The dedication ceremony included several special speakers talking about Walter not only in relation to his ultimate sacrifice but the life he lived and the lasting impact he made in his 45 years on this earth.

One of the last to speak but also the most poignant was Walter’s wife, Jamie Walter, who honored her husband’s memory but also expressed her need for something good to come out of a situation that forever changed the lives of her and the couple’s three children.

Jamie Walter expressed shock and anger that a few weeks earlier, the trial of her husband’s killer, Travis Ball, ended before it even started when Ball took an Alford plea, which meant he acknowledged the evidence was strong enough to convict him but didn't admit guilt.

Under the plea agreement, prosecutors withdrew their intent to seek the death penalty and Ball would receive a term of life in prison without parole, but that would be suspended and Richmond Circuit Judge Beverly Snukals could decide on an active sentence of 20 to 60 years.

On Oct. 11, the judge sentenced Ball to 36 years in prison, a move that saddened and angered many in Powhatan and around the state who thought life in prison or the death penalty would have been more appropriate for the murder of a law enforcement officer.

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A tornado heads toward Chesterfield County but is visible in Powhatan, which also had one tornado touch down.

down in Powhatan about 2 miles south of Genito Road. The reported damage in the county from the estimated EF-0 tornado was to outbuildings, cars and trees with no loss of life.

Powhatan saw up to 10 road closures on various secondary roads across the county due to either flooding of the road, pipe wash outs, down trees, or downed power lines. About 1,400 people experienced power outages.

A few weeks later, Tropical Storm Michael blew through Powhatan on Oct. 11, and the damage from wind and water was significant. Dominion Energy reported 5,700 Powhatan customers affected by the storm and Southside Electric Cooperative had 6,301 without power at the peak of the outages, according to spokespeople for the two companies. Those outages lasted anywhere from a few hours to almost a week.

Additionally, Rocky Ford Road over Rocky Ford Creek and Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek both received significant damaged and required extensive repairs. There were other state road washouts and private roads that suffered heavy damage from the flooding.

Michael and Florence impact Powhatan County

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Early fall was a scary time in regard to weather as hurricane season took its toll on Virginia. Powhatan County was nowhere near as hard hit as other areas and fortunately suffered no deaths as a results of the storms, but their impact were still felt with a tornado, downed trees, damaged homes, flooding and massive power outages.

While the much-hyped Hurricane Florence did not hit the Richmond area head on as originally projected, it did have big impact when tornadoes formed as part of the storm system.

On Sept. 17, one tornado touched

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4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

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The Powhatan County School Board decided in early 2018 to redistrict its elementary schools.

Worship Service, Each Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School, Each Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Prayer and Bible Study, Each Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Reverend Stanley S. Ward, Sr., Pastor 804-278-7868

Holly Hills Baptist Church

5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139

(Independent Bible Believing)

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

www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

SundayYouth Ministries 6:00 PM SundayAdult Bible Study 6:30 PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM

379-8930

Wednesdays 4:00 pm Kingdom Kids 5:45 pm Mid-Week Meal 6:30 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051 Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor 11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

The past year has been a big one for Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan, and the biggest change of all was the opening of its own Habitat Store.

In the midst of hiring its first fulltime executive director, Roseleen “Spud” Rick, performing dozens of critical repairs and starting to build the nonprofit’s 13th house, the group also renovated and opened its own resale store.

The store, which is at 1922 Urbine Road, is inside the former Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department building, which sat vacant for many years. Habitat for Humanity rents the space from the County of Powhatan for $1 a year and spent months completing massive renovations to the building to make it serviceable.

Office: 804-598-2667

Tuesdays 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 12-4

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The decision to redistrict Powhatan County Public Schools’ three elementary schools was not welcomed by a small number of local families, but the school district reported that the transition went smoothly overall.

Powhatan, Virginia Located on Lee's Landing Road

Sundays 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 6:00 pm Youth Soul Food

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Children’s Pageant Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

Candlelight Eve Service Dec. 24 at 5:00 p.m.

3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan (804) 598-3098 Visit us on the web at Maymemorial church.org

“A Church Where Love Never Fails!”

Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.

598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road

Muddy Creek Baptist Church

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

375-9212

Family Worship Center “Your Community Church” 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223 Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ

Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Contemporary – 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Worship – 11 a.m.

Children’s Worship – 11 a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Children’s Worship (all ages) – 2095 Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m.

1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road New Generation Praise & Worship – 804-598-2455 Sat. 7 p.m. www.redlanebaptist.org Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m.

Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: Small Groups 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org

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

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

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Ordinary People. Extraordinary God!

804-598-2301 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., 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

804-375-9404

Baptist Church

Graceland Baptist Church

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9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ---- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m.

Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study

Hollywood

Michael Edwards, Pastor Ashley Edwards, Minister of Children and Youth Joan Maples, Minister of Music

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Elementary school redistricting

St. James Baptist Church

1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock

804-598-5491

The school board knew well in advance that the opening of the new middle school this year meant that space previously used at Pocahontas Elementary School for sixth-graders was now available. As it stood, the school would have been at about 67 percent capacity while Flat Rock Elementary and Powhatan Elementary were at 90 percent and 94 percent capacity, respectively.

It was decided that redistricting the elementary schools would create a more balanced, uncrowded student population as the county grows, and the county would benefit by avoiding unwanted elements such as using trailers or needing to build a new school to accommodate students.

A 21-person committee worked in conjunction with consultant firm K&C Associated for six months to come up with three viable options for the school division for redistricting.

Board members heard several complaints from parents who didn’t want their children changing schools but ultimately decided that failing to act was not an option. The four members present at the meeting on Feb. 27 voted unanimously to approve one of the options.

An update at the school board’s Aug. 28 meeting showed that all of the schools were between 82 and 85 percent capacity and class sizes were expected to be good. A total of 28 variances were granted between all of the schools. There were issues with getting bus routes worked out to keep ride times manageable, and route adjustments to make sure they are optimal are always ongoing.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

After reaching an informal consensus on several points, the board directed staff to make plans to put their final draft out for review by citizens at public open houses in January. The goal seems to be to have the board have its public hearing and final approval of the revised comprehensive plan at its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 28.

While the 2017 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan has yet to be adopted, current expectation as of the board of supervisors’ last workshop in December was that the end was in sight, possibly as early as January 2019.

It took more than two years of work to review and update the 2010 LongRange Comprehensive Plan. The planning commission began reviewing it in late 2016 and forwarded an updated

Praise and Worship Service

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Supervisors listen to an update on the Future Land Use Map from Karin Carmack, planning commission, and Andrew Pompei, planning direrctor.

Updating the 2017 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

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1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

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1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)

fbcpva.org (Independent, Fundamental Bible Believing) Sunday School - 10:00 am • Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 am Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 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

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Powhatan High and Middle FFA winners recognized Contributed Report Powhatan Middle School and Powhatan High School FFA winners were recognized by the Powhatan County School Board during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

The Powhatan Middle School second place State Plant Science CDE Team was only eight points below first place. Members of the team were Gage Hoskin (fifth High Individual), Sadie Marks, and Rebecca Harrell, along with sponsor Jennifer Bowry.

The Powhatan High School results of state and national competitions since Spring 2018 were: List of awards for chapter: Gold Rated Chapter by the Virginia FFA Association – rated as Superior Chapter the top 10 percent of chapters in Virginia; Gold Rated Chapter for Public Relations and South Eastern Area Winner for Growing Leaders Division.

The State FFA Degree – the State FFA Degree is the highest award The Virginia State Association can give to

an FFA Member. This year the school had four recipients: Jordan Winall, Olivia Arnold, Elizabeth Akins-Bredemier and Lily Carnahan.

The Honorary State Degree – this is the highest award that the Virginia State Association can give a supporter, sponsor or and educator in agriculture education. This year two teachers in Powhatan received this award: Caitlin Smith and Chris Whitlow.

The American FFA Degree – the American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention and Expo each year to less than 1 percent of FFA members, making it one of the organization's highest honors. Requirements to earn the honor are lengthy. In addition to their degree certificate, each recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key. This is the second year in a row Powhatan has had an American Degree recipient and that member is Dakota Stroud.

Lily Carnahan was the finalist for the Virginia Star Farmer and Southeast-

PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Powhatan High and Middle FFA students are recognized by the school board on Nov. 13.

ern Area Star Farmer and reserve grand champion for Market Heifers at the State Fair of VA- Representing Powhatan FFA. State Career Development Event

and Contest winners – Horse Evaluation Team placed first in the State Contest and represents Virginia in the Nasee FFA, pg. 8

PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Powhatan County staff held a decorating contest among the departments that was judged on Dec. 13.

Participating were: top left, the human resources/finance team; top center, social services, whose Whoville wonderland tied for first, and top right, the commissioner of the revenue’s office. Shown below left, judge Brian Weitz looks at social services’ Grinch-themed decorations, and bottom right, planning and zoning staff members show off their Whoville Christmas spirit.

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nomic development program manager.

In the end, social services and the treasurer’s office tied for first place,

and the planning and zoning department tied for second with the human resources/finance team.

Inspired by “The Polar Express,” the treasur-

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er’s office was transformed into train lover’s dream, complete with a miniature train display, a window counter turned into the outside of a train, hot chocolate and cookies, and a place to pick up your ticket to ride.

While social services embraced the Christmas spirit throughout its building and was counted by the judges as one department, the showstopper of the building was in the hall housing the benefits employees. Visitors walk through an open doorway marked Whoville into a hallway where all of the whimsy and color of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” comes to life.

The judges for the good-natured contest

were Sherri Cline, creative director for IDI; Brian Weitz, senior concept designer for Shepard Exposition, and supervisor Carson Tucker.

Cline said she was impressed with the creativity and how they worked so hard to make their decorations feel interactive, making it a hard decision for the judges.

The treasurer’s office’s decorations looked “very professional” and the judges appreciated how they incorporated their counters into the décor, she said.

Weitz, who is Cline’s husband, said the social services display felt like a fun house for Christmas.

“You could go through it and it was almost a

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nated are used to support the Habitat mission of building affordable homes and making critical repairs for Powhatan homeowners.

At Habitat’s annual meeting on Dec. 5, store manager Barbara Brown reported that over the nine Saturdays the store had been open up to that point, it had seen $15,200 in revenue.

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A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 16 and people were lined up outside before it opened for its first day of business on Aug. 4. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

New and gently used building materials, home accessories, and some furniture are accepted and resold. Funds raised from the sale of items do-

maze. They didn’t just stick to one façade; they did the whole thing so you felt surrounded by the décor,” he said.

Weitze also commended the planning and zoning department’s take on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” complete with a little dog playing the role of Max, and the way the human resources/finance team embodied Buddy the Elf’s excitement on seeing Santa in “Elf.” Weitz said he would hope citizens coming into the buildings would get the feeling that “this is a pretty warm county.”

Treasurer Faye Barton said decorating her office took a great deal of paper, cardboard and imagination. The office slowly

took shape as staff decorated it over two consecutive weekends. She loves that her office feels like Christmas.

“It’s a lot of Christmas spirit. There is no big major prize other than to say you won. But honest to God they have had so much fun. It has been a real team that came together to pull this off,” she said. “I think it brings morale up in the entire building.”

If you can’t make it to the county offices before they take the decorations down for the season, the Powhatan Today Facebook page has two live videos that tour both buildings that participated.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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Laura McFarland Local officials cut the ribbon on the new Habitat may be reached at LmcStore that opened in Powhatan County to benfarland@powhatantoefit the local nonprofit. day.com.

What was your most memorable event of 2018?

E-mail answers to editor@powhatantoday.com or submit them online. Visit www.powhatantoday.com to see fellow residents’ responses.

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Powhatan had plenty of stories to tell in 2018

By Laura McFarland News Editor

Believe it or not, the last column of the year is often the hardest one to write. It’s kind of like someone coming up to you and saying, “I’ve only got a minute, can you tell me what happened in season 7 of ‘Game of Thrones?’ ” – only without the swords and dragons.

Oh, if only my year-end summary included swords and dragons.

You only have to look at the front page to see that it has been quite a busy year in Powhatan, and those are only the top 10 stories. That was a narrowed-down list.

There were many more stories – about good and bad happenings – that also affected the county and its residents.

Part of me felt like 2018 was a year in which the slang term “woke,” a reference to how people should be aware of current affairs, really applied to Powhatan.

The county is growing, and that means change. What kind of change we see is the question county leaders are trying to determine.

We started off the year with the possibility of lowincome apartments, transitioned to the Comprehensive Plan and access management standards, and are ending the year on R-C zoning issues. All of those issues are related to how Powhatan is growing -- and while there definitely has been some level of heightened awareness and increased participation in the commissions and boards that make these decisions there could always be

more.

Going into 2019, as county staff works to set up the public meetings in January about the Comprehensive Plan – the document that literally shapes how Powhatan will grow – it would be great to see a huge turnout of people wanting to get informed and offer their views.

Fortunately for Powhatan readers and yours truly, not all news comes in meeting form. It’s great to get out and meet new people and help tell their stories, whether it is a service member coming home from deployment; a dance school that aims to bring the joy of music and movement to people of any ability; a talented baker competing on a cooking show; the Powhatan County Electoral Board swearing in its first black member; a group of people that want to show Powhatan’s “LOVE;” or talented students demonstrating their skills at the local, state and national levels.

I appreciate the increased push for tourism evident on the part of the county. Too often people fall into the mentality of “There’s nothing to do here” when thinking about their own community. While Powhatan isn’t a bustling metropolis by any means, it definitely has things to offer both residents and visitors.

Always entertaining and engaging are the many festivals, parades, and special programs presented by individuals, civic groups, businesses and nonprofits. So many of these events are designed to be highly entertaining while also raising money for awareness of local issues, showing Powhatan likes to have fun but also has a big heart.

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

I try to avoid the Christmas rush as much as possible, but, inevitably, I find myself stuck in some line I’d tried my best to avoid.

As I waited at a popular clothing store to purchase some traditional products for my daughters, I couldn’t help but notice the frazzled looks on the folks surrounding me.

The line moved at a snail’s pace, and the lady beside me turned and said, “Christmas gets harder each year.”

I simply nodded not really considering the comment, and it didn’t really strike me until I reached my car many minutes later.

My car engine had only been on for seconds when I heard a huge bang behind me.

Turns out, one of those stressed out shoppers had pulled out of a parking spot without looking and banged into a passing SUV. The whole incident was none of my business, but the location of the accident blocked me from pulling out of my parking spot.

It was then I really started to wonder if Christmas is getting harder.

Making the perfect Christmas isn’t easy by any estimate, but can the expectations of the season actually deflect from the joy and happiness associated with the holiday season?

I thought of the many friends I have who begin their preparations months in advance for the biggest holiday of the year.

They make sure each stocking is perfectly stuffed, or everyone gets that most wanted gift.

That’s not our style around here, and a little last-minute shopping is part of our holiday traditions. I would somehow feel like I’d missed a sure sign of the season if I didn’t end up in a mall surrounded by a horde of frantic last-minute shoppers.

There’s certainly no doubt that once those gift lists have been submitted, I feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of finding those items. As the years have passed, I’ve learned a real appreciation for detail when it comes to shopping and the necessity of getting just the right thing, especially when it comes to teenagers.

I’ve learned that my choices sometimes

don’t resemble theirs, and what I thought of as cool doesn’t come close in their minds.

Even with those complications, I still try to keep it all in perspective, and, maybe too often, I find myself reminding my children that giving is more important than receiving and the true spirit of the season begins with charity.

Does any of this mean making sure your home has the perfect Christmas is getting next to impossible? Probably not.

I think back to my Christmas as a child, and how the gifts I received always seemed like someone read my mind and delivered just the present I wanted.

Whether it was a shiny red bike, football helmet or that perplexing chemistry set, it all seemed almost ordained as the most exciting day of the year progressed.

My last Christmas with my father stands out in my mind. During the weeks leading up to the big day, my parents had asked me a dozen times what I wanted, but I couldn’t decide and only hinted at a few items.

Somehow, without the aid of big box stores or internet shopping, my parents came up with a selection of gifts that made believing in Santa Claus easy.

We spent most of that last Christmas together playing a gift he’d selected for me: an electric football game. I was too young to appreciate his perfect selection of gifts, but it was the hit of my holiday season.

Was it really as easy as my parents made it look? I suspect not.

Is Christmas really getting harder? I suppose it depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to holiday cheer.

Somehow, the real joys of the season don’t require a trip to the mall or a long line of irritated shoppers. The warmth of home, the glow of a Christmas tree in a candlelit room and the company of good friends and family remains the same today as it did on those modest yuletides of the past.

Here’s hoping your holidays aren’t too busy, and you and your family enjoy the joy and love that comes alive during Christmas. And the peace and joy that may seem a little harder to attain do not dim the magic of your season. Remember, it’s the little things that make those lifelong memories.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

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Of course, there are always the moments and the stories that make you sad and even angry. Often those moments are never forgotten; they are simply survived.

But that too can be an achievement in its own right.

On a personal note, 2018 has been a good year for me. I watched as my nephew – who it seemed like only a little time before I had witnessed being born – graduated high school. I became a member of the Lady’s Slipper, which floats in the James River Batteau Festival. I saw my family a few extra times this year, which is always nice, and am currently entertaining my parents, who are here for a few days.

Continuing my tradition of bringing guests to experience Powhatan first-hand, less than three hours after they disembarked from their plane in Richmond, they were sitting in a board of supervisors meeting. I rewarded their patience by taking them to a great local Powhatan restaurant.

So that’s it. A few more days and 2018 is done. Depending on who is reading this, you may be excited about the prospect of a new beginning or just believing it has to be better than what came before. Whatever the outlook, we hope those wishes are realized for you.

From the entire staff of the Powhatan Today, we thank you for welcoming us into your homes and businesses for another year. We look forward to continuing to engage with you and bring you your local news every week.

Happy New Year and see you in 2019.

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to the 2018-2020 biennial state budget. The closest meeting to Powhatan will be held at noon on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at the Science Museum of Virginia, Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 W. Leigh St., Richmond, VA 23220. The purpose of the hearings is to receive comments on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 201820 biennial state budget.

Those persons wishing to speak may register at each hearing site no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the hearing.

Speakers will be taken in the order of registration.

Each person may register only one speaker at a time. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes or less.

Speakers representing groups and organizations should consolidate remarks to reduce duplication.

Persons unable to attend may comment in writing to either: Delegate S. Chris Jones, P.O. Box 406, Pocahontas Building, Richmond, Virginia 23218

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community hours. Contact Gloria at 804-598-2723.

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.

Narconon Arrowhead is here to help you. Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referral services to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 1-800-4686933 or log on to www. narcononarrowhead.org.

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ances. Water only when dry. Poinsettias don’t like wet feet!

February: Feed the poinsettia some all-purpose houseplant plant food. Check and remove any pesky insects. If the plant appears to look a bit leggy, cut it back to about 6 inches tall.

Early spring: Remove dried leaves. If needed, add additional potting soil.

Early summer: Prune off 2 to 3 inches to promote side branching.

Transplant the poinsettia to a larger container with a good growing mix and move it outside for the summer. Place it in indirect light.

Midsummer: Trim the plant again. Now

move it into full sun.

Continue to water and fertilize but begin increasing the amount to speed up growth.

Prior to first frost: Move your poinsettia indoors to an area that gets at least six hours of direct light daily. Decrease fertilizer.

Early fall care: Around the autumnal solstice but no later than Oct. 1, your poinsettia will begin needing your full attention.

Give the plant 13 hours of uninterrupted darkness (basement, preferably) and 11 hours of bright light each and every day. Keep the evening temperatures cool – about 60 degrees F. Continue to water and give fertilizer. Rotate the plant daily to give all

or Senator Thomas K. Norment Jr., Senator Emmett W. Hanger Jr., P.O. Box 396, Pocahontas Building, Richmond, Virginia 23218.

May Memorial Baptist Church is hosting a community Bible Study, open to all women, starting on Tuesday, Jan. 15, but registration deadline is Jan. 2. The winter session is Lysa TerKeurst’s “Finding I AM.” Meeting dates are: Jan. 15 and 29, Feb. 12 and 26, March 12 and 26 and April 9, 2019. The study begins at 10 a.m. with a video followed by group discussion based upon the course workbook and ending at 11:30 a.m.

Child care will be provided.

Course materials are $15.

For further information and to register contact Sandra Cowles, 804-376-7901 or sandra.cowles@aol. com or May Memorial Baptist Church, maymem@ verizon.net. May Memorial Baptist Church is located in the Village on 3922 Old Buckingham Road.

sides even light exposure.

Thanksgiving: Halt the short day/long night regimen. Place the plant back in that sunny window that gets at least six hours of direct light. Reduce water and fertilizer.

Christmas: Hopefully, your poinsettia task will prove successful.

Your lovely plant will be back in bloom!

Virginia McCown is a master gardener living in Central Virginia along with her garden and assorted creatures both great and small. For more information about poinsettias or any other gardening questions, contact your local Cooperative Extension: Goochland office (804)556-5841 or Powhatan (804) 598-5640.

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Staff honored for service under pressure Contributed Report During the Powhatan County School Board’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the board took the time to give a special recognition to transportation driver Sheila Payne and transportation assistant Jane Perryman.

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, transportation received a note of praise from a parent for the efforts Payne and Perryman during the extreme weather and tornado warnings experienced in Powhatan County on the afternoon of Sept. 17.

Tracie Omohundro, assistant superintendent for instruction, read the parent’s letter during the recognition. The parent explained that the two women were on the bus with her children when

the call came out for the schools to shelter in place. The pair evacuated the bus into a local daycare, where they were dropping the first set of children off.

“Three of my four children were with them, and I cannot tell you enough how thankful I am for their efforts. You truly never know what an emergency will look like when your children are not with you, but I want you to know how much they went above and beyond the call of duty,” the PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND parent wrote.

The Powhatan County School Board honors bus driver Sheila Payne and transportationo assisThe parent wrote that the children were safely tant Jane Perryman for their level-headed handling of a high-pressure situation when Powhatan evacuated and held ap- County came under a tornado watch and their bus had already departed a school. propriately in a hallway when needed, even one pounds by the way, out wrote. “These women children dry – Ms. Jane The parent went on to son who is wheelchair of his chair and to the are angels walking on and Ms. Sheila soaking thank the school district dependent. floor and kept him safe. Earth. When it was time wet. They shrugged off for hiring people who “These women got They calmed all of my to come home, they their efforts when I truly love their children, my son, who is ninety children,” the parent dropped them off – my thanked them.”

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tional Contest held at National Convention.

Team members were: Emily Eanes, third place overall; Lexi Akins-Bredemier, fifth place overall, and Jordan Winall, sixth place overall.

The Junior Agriculture Mechanics Team placed first in the State Contest. Team members were: Joe Manderbaugh, second place overall; Trey Timberlake, third place ooverall; Mason Hathaway, sixth place overall, w aand Will Winall, eighth pplace overall.

Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Jordan P Winall is the state runnerW uup in the Extemporaneoous Public Speaking Conttest and represented Virginia in the Big E V Competition held in C Springfi eld, MassachuS ssetts, where she placed ffourth.

Forestry – the Powhhatan FFA Forestry team pplaced second in the state aas a team. Team members were: Colby Lowery, secw ond o place individual; Trey Timberlake, third place T iindividual; Jordan Winall, eighth place individual, and Joe Manderbaugh.

This team represented Virginia at the Big E competition and placed fourth.

Colby Lowery was the fourth high individual in the contest.

On Nov. 26, Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department instructors prepare fellow firefighters in search and rescue techniques that can be utilized in big-box stores such as Walmart. During the scenario training, firefighters were tasked to find and rescue victims. They were critiqued on search and rescue technique, utilization of RIT system, radio etiquette, and teamwork. Instructors for the training were James Sullivan, Joseph Dunn, and Troy Blair. Firefighters in the scenario were Daniel DeHart, David Burton, Josh Stewart, Nicholas Sears, Austin Urbine, and Channing Ward.

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Powhatan wrestler Jarrett Tronge (heavyweight) squares up against Louisa County’s Logan Yancey in Wednesday’s home match at Powhatan High School.

Powhatan Wrestling defeats Louisa 43-25 Trent, Tronge, McMillin earn pins

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OWHATAN – Both Issac Trent and Jarrett Tronge rallied in their respective matches to win by pin and contribute to their Powhatan Wrestling team’s 43-25 home victory over Louisa County on Wednesday.

“Louisa always wrestles really tough. Really, really proud of Issac Trent at 170; that kid beat him last Satur-

day actually at Lee-Davis, and [the following Wednesday] we’re pinning the kid, so that’s a huge win for Issac,” Powhatan Wrestling head coach Jonathan Tanaka said after the match. “Jarrett Tronge…composed himself together, went out and got six points for the team which is huge.”

Trent, a junior, rallied out of a 4-1 deficit against Benjamin Froschauer to tie the 170 match on a reversal. With momentum on his side, Trent worked to pin Froschauer with 54.1 seconds left in the second period.

His win gave Powhatan its first team lead of the day at 25-22 before back-to-back wins by forfeit clinched the team match for the Indians.

Tanaka called second-year wrestler Trent “a really good athlete” and added that he works really hard every day.

“He knew he was gonna get a rematch tonight,”

Tanaka said. “He was really excited all day and you kind of saw it when he got out there.”

Tronge, wrestling in the heavyweight class, put the exclamation mark on Powhatan Wrestling’s night when he bounced back from getting a penalty point assessed against him to win by pin with 42.5 seconds left in the third period.

“He’s full of energy and...we try to channel it as best we can. We’re really working with him as far as just trying to figure out a way to control and channel some of that aggression that he’s got,” Tanaka said, “and that was really big for him…I think it’s big that he knows his team is behind him and supporting him...he knows he’s a senior and he knows he’s a leader, so it was good to see him take a second and compose himself and get back out there to get a pin for his team.” see WRESTLING, pg. 3

Powhatan competes at Colonial Heights invite Krauss places 2nd twice in Thursday's swim meet

By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

RICHMOND -- Ethan Krauss earned two runner-up finishes to lead his Powhat-

an Indians in the Colonial Heights Invite swim meet that was held Thursday night at Swim RVA. The schools competing in the meet were Powhatan, Maggie Walker Governor’s School and host school Colonial Heights.

Krauss placed second in the boys’ 200 yard freestyle with a time of 2:13.08 behind Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s Bryce Mortimer’s first-place time of two minutes flat. see SWIM, pg. 2

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Ethan Krauss placed second in his heat in the 200 yard men’s freestyle with a time of 2:13.08.

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It was Harris’ first game back since his team’s season-opener at home versus Monacan when he got injured. Harris scored nine points in Friday’s win with all nine points getting scored in the fourth quarter.

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Daniel Kennedy competes in the 500 yard men's freestyle.

Summer Kantanen competes in the first heat of the 100 yard women's backstroke.

Wyatt Malkerson competes in a 100 yard men’s freestyle heat.

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yard Meet Brittany. She is 3 to 4 years old. This young lady is super sweet, and snuggly. She is more than happy to give you lots of love. She is one of the sweetest ladies we have had here. If you would like to meet this wonderful, loving, and caring young lady, please contact us at 804-598-5672 to schedule a meet and greet. You can also find our other adoptable pets on Petfinder and Facebook. Happy Holidays!

If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139.

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Krauss also finished second in the 100 yard backstroke on a time of 1:05.78 – right on the heels of his teammate Maggie Walker’s James Puzon’s first-place time of 1:05.31.

For the Powhatan girls’ swim team, Mia Wilson, Kayleigh George and Bailey Kantanen performed well in the 50 yard freestyle, finishing third (28.85), fourth (30.39) and fifth (31.58), respectively.

Emily Matthews placed third in the girls’ 100 yard freestyle (1:07.26) and Mia Wilson and Kayleigh George placed third (1:18.57) and fifth (1:25.34), respectively, in the girls’ 100 yard backstroke.

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Kantanen placed sixth in the 200 yard freestyle (2:35.98); Ella Smith placed seventh in the 200 yard individual medley (3:14.15) and eighth in the 100 yard backstroke (1:35.01); Abigail Johnson placed eighth in the 50 yard freestyle (35.45); Hailey Haddix placed seventh in the 100 yard freestyle (1:14.28) and seventh in the 100 yard backstroke (1:28.99); and Emily Matthews placed sixth in the 100 yard breaststroke Ella Smith competes in the 200 yard women’s (1:28.79). individual medley.

Also for Powhatan Boys Swimming: Adam the meet said that the team Ratliff (boys' 200 yard IM, 2:11.53, and boys' 100 Kirkman and Troy Por- was up and down.

"It's been a rough couple yard butterfly, 0:57.88), ter placed seventh (29.16) and eighth (31.25) in the weeks with the snow and Peyton Ellinghaus (girls' 50 yard freestyle, respec- exam week. Practice atten- 50 yard freestyle, 27.22), tively, and Kirkman also dance was low," she noted. Jacob Wilmouth (boys' placed seventh (1:29.22) in "I look forward to getting 50 yard freestyle, 25.48), back on track after break, Adeline Cullen (girls' 100 the 100 yard breaststroke.

In the relays, Powhatan and hopefully we will be yard butterfly, 1:02.68, placed fourth (2:23.41) and consistent with practice at- and girls' 100 yard breastsixth (2:38.61) in the girls’ tendance as we have mul- stroke, 1:17.22), Henry 200 yard medley relay, tiple meets coming up in Paulson (boys' 100 yard fourth (2:04.21) and sixth January before regionals." freestyle, 0:51.10, and Individual winners from boys' 100 yard breast(2:30.96) in the girls’ 200 yard freestyle relay and Maggie Walker were Em- stroke, 1:06.95), Madelyn fourth in the 400 yard free- ily Mortimer (girls' 200 Campbell (girls' 500 yard yard freestyle, 2:14.92, freestyle, 6:05.98), Lorenstyle relay (5:12.98).

Maggie Walker Gover- and girls' 100 yard free- zo Galang (boys' 500 yard nor’s School swept all 22 style, 1:01.32), Bryce freestyle, 5:14.69), Kate events in Thursday’s swim Mortimer (boys' 200 yard Farmer (girls' 100 yard freestyle, 2:00.00), Pax- breaststroke, 1:13.33) and meet.

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Powhatan also got a pin from senior J.D. McMillin (120), who dominated his match against Zion Villines all the way to the decisive moment in the third period with 1:08 left on the clock. Before the pin, he racked up at least 11 near-fall points and two takedown points. “J.D.’s been wrestling phenomenal all year,�

Tanaka said; McMillin’s opponent in the match, Tanaka added, is “very talented, but J.D. wrestled really, really well.�

Newcomer and sophomore Gavin Timmons (126), who transferred to Powhatan from Abingdon last year, followed up his teammate McMillin’s pin with a major-decision win over Anthony Ciatola. “Really excited to have him in the fold. He’s a really good student, really good kid,� Tanaka said of Timmons, adding: “Ev-

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eryday, I feel like he shows something a little different‌we haven’t coached [him] for a long time, but really only a month or a month-in-a-half into our season, so we really don’t know kind of what he’s capable of or if he knows what he’s capable of yet.�

Freshman Andrew NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY Cheatham (138) held on with a reversal and two The Powhatan Wrestling team lines up during team introductions, below, Powhatan wrestler JD more points on a near-fall McMillin (120) works to pin Louisa County opponent Zion Villines in Wednesday’s home match in the third period to fend versus Louisa. off his opponent by decision, 12-10. His brother month-and-a-half until both battled really hard at some matches that we (Virginia Tech) to come Colby Cheatham (152), a we get to when it counts,� and it was good to get a wrestled, figure out what back during their Christsenior, took a narrow 1-0 Tanaka noted. “That’s win tonight.� we did wrong, what we mas breaks, watch the loss to defending regional what we’re always workTanaka said they talked did right, keep improving wrestling meet and cheer champion Austin Mills. on their former teamto their student-athletes on those things.� ing towards.�

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Wednesday prior due to awesome – first home Greslick over Aiden Lit- 160, Jacob Moss at 195, “But at the same time, the snowstorm that had match of the year – which tlefield by pin, Zachary Linwood Hill at 220) and it’s our time to get better,� blanketed the region ear- is really big for us,� TanaTaylor over AJ Gaskins Louisa taking one (Alex Tanaka said. “We’ve got lier that week, he noted ka said. “We’re really big by decision and Kyle Al- Bradford at 132). But now a month of compe- that the rescheduling al- on the community and the berts over Jack Mundt by Tanaka added: “I think tition under our belts, so lowed Powhatan alumni Powhatan Wrestling famdecision. it was one of those situ- now we can take a look at including Sam Tomlinson ily and keeping every“We’ve got another ations where I think we some film and take a look (JMU) and Collin Gerardi body together.�

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GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.

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SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have more on your mind than you are willing to admit, Sagittarius. But showing vulnerability may make you seem more approachable to others.

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UFC UFC College Basketball Crashed Ice UFC Reloaded Å College Football Scores College Football: Academy Sports & Outdoors Texas Bowl Wheel J’pardy! Charlie Brown: Conners Kids Conners Kids News Kimmel News Access Big Bang Sheldon Mom Neighbor S.W.A.T. “Hunted” News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Last Man Cool Last Man Cool Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mike ET Inside I Feel I Feel Law & Order: Special Victims Unit News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Leah’s Closet (Live) Shoe Shopping With Jane (N) (Live) Å Nonstop Style “Skechers” (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Currents Inside Queen Elizabeth I: Wild Ponies: Xerox-Jazz Festival Hey Upstart Craft in America (N) Alvin Ailey American Dance: (In Stereo) PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Impeachment CNN Tonight Anderson Cooper 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 Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News Night “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows” “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows” Mod Fam Mod Fam Bones (In Stereo) NBA Basketball: Celtics at Rockets NBA Basketball: 76ers at Jazz Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Seinfeld Seinfeld Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Remem ››‡ “Bad Boys” (1995, Action) Martin Lawrence. Å ›› “Bad Boys II” (2003) Å South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “Brrr It’s Cold Outside” (In Stereo) Å Naked and Afraid Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Stories of the ER Stories of the ER The Secret of Crikey... Irwins The Secret of The Secret of The Secret of The 700 Club Å ›››‡ “Monsters, Inc.” (2001) ›››‡ “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt.

M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Reformer-Red.” “Murder, My Sweet” (1944) ››‡ “Pitfall” (1948, Drama) Dick Powell.

Cornered “Christmas” “Christmas Made to Order” (2018) Å “A Wish for Christmas” (2016, Drama) “Lakeview Terr” ›››‡ “The Help” (2011, Drama) Viola Davis. Å “Whitney” (2015) Flip or Flip or Flip or Flip or Flip or Flip or House Hunt Intl Hunters Hunters Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped Å Beat Beat Beat Beat ››‡ “Red Tails” (2012, Historical Drama) Cuba Gooding Jr. ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) ››› “Enemy of the State” (1998, Suspense) Will Smith. Å Futurama Futurama ›› “Colombiana” ›››› “The Godfather, Part II” (1974) Al Pacino. ›››› “The Godfather” (1972) Marlon Brando. Å Last Man ››› “Walk the Line: Extended Cut” (2005) Joaquin Phoenix.

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College Football: San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl Post Speak for Yourself Scores College Football: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl SportsCenter (Live) Wheel J’pardy! Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s: Dick Clark’s: News Dick Extra (N) Access Neighbor Happy Magnum P.I. Å Bull (In Stereo) Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Fox’s New Year’s Eve With Steve H.: Fox News at Ten Fox-New Year: ET Inside A Toast to 2018!: (N) (In Stereo) Å New Year’s News NYE ››‡ “Grumpy Old Men” (1993) Jack Lemmon. Å ››‡ “Grumpy Old Men” (1993) Jack Lemmon. Å Inspired Style (Live) LOGO by Lori Isaac Mizrahi Live! PM Style With Shawn Killinger PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Live From Lincoln Center Å ACL Hall-Fame: Currents Globe Trekker Great Performances (In Stereo) Å Brad Paisley: PBS NewsHour (N) Special Report New Year’s: New Year’s: New Year’s: New Year’s: 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 Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News Night Law & Order: SVU WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Law & Order: SVU “Step Brothers” ››‡ “Central Intelligence” (2016) ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008) Will Ferrell.

Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Seinfeld Seinfeld PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam Live PD Presents “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, Adventure) RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO RENO Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws (N) (In Stereo) Å Street Outlaws (N) (In Stereo) Å Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Last Alaskans Last Alaskans Last Alaskans North Woods Law North Woods Law ›› “Just Go With It” (2011) Adam Sandler. Å The 700 Club Å ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014) Å Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Song-Thin Man” ›››‡ “That’s Entertainment!” (1974) Fred Astaire.

“That’s Ent. 2” “Cro-Christmas” “A Christmas Detour” (2015, Romance) “A Midnight Kiss” (2018) Adelaide Kane. ››‡ “My Sister’s Keeper” (2009) Å ››› “Marley & Me” ›› “A Walk to Remember” (2002) Å Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Kids Baking Kids Baking Kids Baking Winner Cake All (N) Chopped Å Madea’s Big Happy Family: Å ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone The Walking Dead The Walking Dead The Walking Dead (In Stereo) The Walking Dead “Honor” Last Man Last Man Last Man Movie Å Movie Å Marijuana: A: The Marijuana Revolution: (In Stereo) Cocaine: History Between the Lines:

TUESDAY EVENING

UFC Prefight Show UFC 232: Prelims Crashed Ice Crashed Ice Cotton Studio Capital One Orange Bowl: Oklahoma vs Alabama. (N) (Live) Studio Wheel Jeopardy Mickey’s 90th Spectacular: (In Stereo) Alec Baldwin News Secre Bensin Whacked God Friended Me 48 Hours (In Stereo) 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Wipeout Big Bang Big Bang 9-1-1 “Haunted” The Resident News Mod Fam Hell’s Kitchen News LifeLock Dateline NBC (In Stereo) Å Saturday Night Live News SNL Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å MicrodermMD White Sale (Live) Shawn’s Beauty Secrets (N) (Live) Å Perricone MD: Lawrence Welk A Place to Wait ... Upstart 800 Words Å Globe Trekker NOVA (In Stereo) Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) Independent Lens Globe Trekker Å CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) The Nineties “The One About TV” Å The Nineties Å Hardball Matthews All In With Chris Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Fox Report Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Greg Gutfeld Watters’ World Å NCIS (In Stereo) NCIS (In Stereo) NCIS “Fallout” NCIS (In Stereo) Mod Fam Mod Fam “Pete’s Dragon” ›››‡ “The Jungle Book” (2016) ›› “Alice Through the Looking Glass” “National Security” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Love Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 11.11.17” (In Stereo) Å ››› “Dumb & Dumber” (1994, Comedy) ›‡ “The Waterboy” (1998, Comedy) “Wedding Crash” South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Expedition Un. Expedition Un. Border Live (In Stereo) Å Expedition Un. Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole ››› “Tangled” (2010) Voices of Mandy Moore.

Alice ›››› “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men King King “Ride-High Ctry” ››› “The Young in Heart” (1938) Å ››› “Keeper of the Flame” (1942) Å “Reunited at” “A Midnight Kiss” (2018) Adelaide Kane.

Winter “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” “Boyfriend’s” “Killer Vacation” (2018) Alexa Havins.

“Seduced by My Neighbor” (2018) Å Fixer Upper Å Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Log Log Kids Baking Kids Baking Kids Baking Kids Baking Kids Baking ››› “Training Day” (2001) ››› “Training Day” ›‡ “Obsessed” (2009, Suspense) Idris Elba.

“Fast & Furious” ›› “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003, Action) “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” Cast ›› “Road House” (1989, Action) Patrick Swayze.

The Walking Dead The Walking Dead Party Down South Party Down South Party Down South ››› “Twister” (1996, Action) Helen Hunt.

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DEC. 30

Shot in the Dark (In Stereo) “They Fight” (2018) Å 2017 Dog Show: Crowned: SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Tiger Woods: Return SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å Funny Videos Funny Videos Funny Videos Funny Videos News Enter.

Football 60 Minutes (N) Å Neighbor Neighbor God Friended Me S.W.A.T. “Payback” News Football The OT The Orville (N) Fam Guy Rel News Big Bang Big Bang Game Football Night in America (N) NFL Football: Teams TBA. (N) (In Stereo Live) News Cops ›››‡ “Full Metal Jacket” (1987) Matthew Modine.

Cops Cops Cops Cops Dooney & Bourke (N) (Live) Å Flex Belt “Fitness” Susan Graver Style Flex Belt “Fitness” Downton Abbey Little Women: Victoria-Master Victoria-Master Queen Elizabeth I: Retire Safe & Secure With Ed Slott: Å Brain Secrets With Dr.: Super Woman Rx With Dr.: CNN Newsroom The 2000s Å The 2000s Å The 2000s Å Kasie DC (N) Å Kasie DC (N) Å Headliners Å To Be Announced Dateline Extra Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal The Profit Å Fox News Sunday Scandalous Revolution Life, Liberty Scandalous Law & Order: SVU Law-SVU Law & Order: SVU Law-SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU “Catching Fire” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (2014) “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” “Blended” (2014) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang “Boy Next Door” “John Wick” (2014) ›› “National Treasure” (2004, Adventure) Nicolas Cage. Å “John Wick” (2014) “Indiana Jones” ›››‡ “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Å Raiders Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Last Frontier Alaska Last Frontier The Last Alaskans Alaskan Bush 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day Fiancé (N) (In Stereo) Return to Amish (N) (In Stereo) Crikey... Irwins Crikey... Irwins Amanda-Res. The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) ›››› “Finding Nemo” (2003, Children’s) Å ››› “Tangled” (2010) Voices of Mandy Moore.

Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Doctor Zhivago” ›››› “The Maltese Falcon” (1941) ›››› “Casablanca” (1942, Drama) “Cmas. Palace” “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters” “Cheerleader” ››‡ “Sleeping With the Enemy” (1991) ›› “The Stepfather” (2009) Dylan Walsh.

Hunt Intl Hunters Beach Beach Bahamas Bahamas Island Island Hunt Intl Hunt Intl Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games “Barbershop” ››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” Kevin Hart: Laugh: Martin Martin 2 Fast “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” (2006) Deadly Class Å Zone Zone Walk The Walking Dead The Walking Dead The Walking Dead (In Stereo) The Walking Dead Doubtfire ›› “The Bucket List” (2007) Jack Nicholson. Å ››› “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993, Comedy) Pablo Escobar: The Rise and Fall of El Chapo: Å Marijuana: A Chronic History: (In Stereo)

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DAYTIME AFTERNOON

UFC Weigh-In (Live) College Basketball Red Bull Series Speak for Yourself College Football Scores College Football: Valero Alamo Bowl Wheel J’pardy! FreshSpeech 20/20 “A Killing on the Cape” (In Stereo) News Kimmel News Access Garth: Live at Notre Dame!: (In Stereo) Blue Bloods News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Last Man Cool Hell’s Kitchen News First Spo DailyMail Mike ET Inside Midnight, Texas (N) Dateline NBC (N) (In Stereo) Å News J. Fallon ›››‡ “Full Metal Jacket” (1987) Matthew Modine. ›››‡ “Full Metal Jacket” (1987) Matthew Modine.

LOGO by Lori Goldstein (N) (Live) Å Peace Love World Nonstop Style “LOGO” (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover Great Performances (N) (In Stereo) Å Austin Darley Darley Antique Roadshow Downton Abbey Call the Midwife (In Stereo) News E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Special Report CNN Tonight Anderson Cooper Hardball Matthews All In With Chris Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam Bones (In Stereo) ›‡ “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler. Å (DVS) ›› “Kindergarten Cop” (1990) Burgers Burgers ››› “Captain America: Civil War” (2016, Action) Chris Evans.

ELEAGUE Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 01.06.18” (In Stereo) Å ›‡ “Dirty Grandpa” (2016) ›› “The Hangover Part II” (2011) Bradley Cooper.

“Talladega Nights:” South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Gold Rush Å Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush: The Dirt Gold Rush WW Gold Rush Å Four Weddings 90 Day Fiancé “Extended: Episode 10” 90 Day Addic Addic 90 Day Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked: Unfiltered Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked: Musicians: Tanked (In Stereo) ›››‡ “The Incredibles” (2004, Children’s) Å The 700 Club Å ›››‡ “Ratatouille” (2007) M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Love-Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Barkleys-Brdwy” “A Hard Day’s Night” (1964) ››‡ “Jailhouse Rock” (1957, Musical) Tommy “Sweet Christm.”

“Jingle Around the Clock” (2018) Å “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) Å “Sleep.-Enemy” ›› “Enough” (2002, Suspense) Jennifer Lopez.

“Killer Mom” (2017) Å Love It or List It Dream Dream Dream Dream House Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners blackish blackish blackish blackish ››› “Get On Up” (2014, Biography) Chadwick Boseman.

Van Helsing Å Z Nation ›› “Need for Speed” (2014) Aaron Paul. Z Nation (N) “The Notebook” ››› “Cast Away” (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks. Å Dietland “Pilot” ›››‡ “Lethal Weapon” (1987, Action) Mel Gibson. ›››‡ “Lethal Weapon” (1987, Action) Mel Gibson.

Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å

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UFC NFL NFL UFC UFC UFC Crashed Ice Speak for Yourself College Football Scores College Football: Cheez-It Bowl -- California vs TCU. (N) (Live) Wheel J’pardy! Gold House Mod Fam Single Mod Fam Single News Kimmel News Access The 41st Kennedy Center Honors: Magnum P.I. Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Empire (In Stereo) Star (In Stereo) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mike ET Inside Chicago Fire Chicago Med Chicago P.D. News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man White Sale (Live) In the Kitchen With David (N) (Live) Å White Sale (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) Amer. Experience Song of Mountains Curious Inside Little Women: Victoria on Masterpiece (In Stereo) Å PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Special Report CNN Tonight Anderson Cooper Hardball Matthews All In With Chris Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal (N) Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News Night “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” “Harry Potter-Phoenix” Mod Fam Mod Fam “Love Actually” ››‡ “The Intern” (2015, Comedy) Robert De Niro. ›› “Horrible Bosses 2” (2014) Burgers Burgers Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Full Catch Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind Live PD: Rewind Live PD: Rewind Storage Storage ››‡ “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) Jeff Goldblum. ›››‡ “Jurassic Park” (1993) Sam Neill.

South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Border Live Å Border Live Å Border Live “Border Live 12.26.18” Å Border Live Å My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life “Rena & Lee’s Story” Lost in Transition My 600-Lb. Life The Vet Life Å The Vet Life Å The Vet Life Å The Vet Life Å The Vet Life Å ›››‡ “The Lion King” (1994, Children’s) ›››‡ “Wreck-It Ralph” (2012) Å The 700 Club Å M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “North by NW” ››› “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977) ›››› “Deliverance” (1972) Jon Voight.

“Cmas. Getaway” “The Christmas Cottage” (2017, Drama) “Marry Me at Christmas” (2017) Å “Me Before You” ››› “Secretariat” (2010, Drama) Diane Lane. Å ››› “Marley & Me” Property Brothers Property Brothers Property Brothers House Hunt Intl Property Brothers Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games ›› “Madea’s Witness Protection” (2012) ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) Tyler Perry. ›› “Colombiana” (2011) Zoe Saldana.

“Skyfall” (2012) ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Å “National-European” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Vegas Last Man Last Man ››‡ “Legally Blonde” (2001, Comedy) ››‡ “Legally Blonde” (2001, Comedy) Pawn Pawn Vikings (In Stereo) Vikings “Hell” (N) “National Treas.”

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College Basketball Shot in the Dark (In Stereo) PBC Speak for Yourself Rose Bowl Allstate Sugar Bowl: Texas vs Georgia. (N) (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Conners Kids blackish Splitting The Rookie News Kimmel Extra (N) Access NCIS (In Stereo) FBI “Doomsday” NCIS: New Orleans News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Lethal Weapon (N) The Gifted (N) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mike ET Inside Ellen’s Game This Is Us Å New Amsterdam News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man FLY LONDON AnyBody Wear Dooney & Bourke Fashion & Accessories Clearance (Live) PBS NewsHour (N) We’ll Meet Again Great Performances Å Sym POV Skindi Articu Wait ... A Place to Indian Summers Confucius Was PBS NewsHour (N) The Nineties Å The Eighties Å ››› “Love, Gilda” (2018) Å Style: ››› “Love, Gilda” Hardball Matthews All In With Chris Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Profit (N) Å The Profit Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News Night Law & Order: SVU WWE SmackDown! (In Stereo Live) Å Miz & Miz & Miz & Miz & Bat v ›› “Suicide Squad” (2016, Action) Will Smith. ›› “Suicide Squad” (2016) Will Smith.

“Blended” (2014) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan Å Leah Remini Leah Remini Leah Remini Elizabeth Smart Elizabeth Smart ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) ›››‡ “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Å Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws “Bristol: Race to $200K” Bad Chad Customs Street Outlaws Å Big Fat Fab.: My Big Fat Fabulous Life (N) I Am Jazz (N) I Am Jazz AKC National Championship Dog Show: (N) (In Stereo) Dogs: The Untold Story “Wild Workers” ››› “Pitch Perfect” (2012) Anna Kendrick. Å The 700 Club Å ›› “Just Go With It” (2011) King King King King King King King King King King “20th Century” ›› “It Happened in Flatbush” ›› “Turnabout” (1940) Å “One Million B.C.” “Mingle All” “Coming Home for Christmas” (2017) “Reunited at Christmas” (2018, Drama) “Secretariat” (2010) Married-Sight Married at First Sight (Season Premiere) Married-Sight Dream Dream Dream Home: Windy City Rehab Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped (N) Å Chopped Å Chopped Å ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) Tyler Perry. ››‡ “This Christmas” (2007) Å Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Walk The Walking Dead ›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999, Science Fiction) Keanu Reeves.

Matrix Last Man ››‡ “Footloose” (2011, Drama) Kenny Wormald. ››‡ “Footloose” (2011) Kenny Wormald.

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GENERAL

GENERAL

Residential for Rent Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area.

Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

Now Hiring Hard Workers!

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“If you like working around cars and being outside, I’d love to have you on my team!”

Stop by 11950 W Broad, near Short Pump Town Center, to speak with Bennie or apply online today at carpoolcarwashes.com *Immediate full-time openings available* * Hourly wage + tips * Flexible schedules * Paid every week!! * Referral Bonuses * Earn as You Learn Incentive for students * Quick Growth Opportunities

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HOMES FOR SALE

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Rentals Available in Powhatan & Surrounding Areas

AUTO REPAIR/PARTS Wanted: Good, Reliable & Dependable Mechanic. Great Pay! Must have own tools. Apply within: 1842 Watson’s Wood Road, Crewe, 23930 or call 434-645-9734 ask for Parker or Trey.

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HOMES RENTALS ACREAGE

LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

Legal Notices TRUSTEE SALES TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1797 Anderson Hwy, Parcels A & C, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Tax Map I.D. No. 042-64D In execution of a Deed of Trust recorded December 23, 2003, in Deed Book 548, Page 733 ("Deed of Trust"), in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, County of Powhatan, VA ("Clerk’s Office"); the Sole Acting Substitute Trustee, having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated October 15, 2018 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office as Instrument No. 18-0003983, will offer for sale at public auction, the real estate briefly described as Parcels A & C, lying and being in Huguenot District, Powhatan County, VA containing 2.827 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey made by Woodrow K. Cofer, Inc., Certified Land Surveyor, dated June 29, 1992, revised January 19, 1994, entitled "Plat Showing 3 Parcels of Land Lying on the Southern Line of U.S. Route 60", and which is more particularly described in the Deed of Trust. The sale will be conducted at the front entrance of the building which houses the Circuit Court of Powhatan County, 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 on January 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

TERMS:

Cash.

Successful bidder’s deposit of the lesser of 10% of the final amount bid or $20,000.00 will be required, with balance of sale price to be paid within 30 days. The successful bidder’s deposit MUST be paid by CASH, CASHIER’S OR CERTIFIED CHECK at the foreclosure sale. The real estate will be sold "AS IS." The real estate will be conveyed by SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, subject to all rights, reservations, leases, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions superior to the Deed of Trust as they may lawfully affect the real estate. The purchaser will be required to pay all closing costs except the grantor’s recording tax. Real estate taxes will be prorated as of the date of sale. Risk of loss to the real estate will pass to the successful bidder upon acceptance of the bid by the Trustee. Additional terms may be announced at the sale.

This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and times.

HAMILL D. JONES, JR., Sole Acting Substitute Trustee For Information Contact: Hamill D. "Skip" Jones, Jr. Sole Acting Substitute Trustee 1900 One James Center 901 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 697-5128

LEGALS

LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

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, January 8, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following requests: 18-05-REZC: Powhatan Plaza, LLC (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/ Flat Rock) requests the rezoning from Agricultural-10 (A-10) (1.43 acres), Residential-Commercial (R-C) (5.72 acres), Mining and Mineral Extraction (M) (5.67 acres), and General Commercial (C) (1.52 acres) to Commerce Center Planned Development (CC-PD) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 14.34 acres of land located north of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) at its intersection with State Route 1351 (Luck Stone Road), being Tax Map 42-25, 42-25A, 4226F, and 42-26E and portions of Tax Map 42-25M and 42-26-1. Proffered conditions relate to building architecture, public utilities, and transportation infrastructure. The 2010 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. 18-10-AZ: Powhatan County requests the amendment and reenactment of the Subdivision Ordinance of the County of Powhatan (Chapter 68), Article III (Subdivision Standards), Section 68-175 (Access And Circulation), Subsection (e)(5) (Vehicular Access and Circulation: Vehicular Access Management) to require that any reductions in the driveway intersection spacing standards set forth in Table 68-175(e)(5) d.2 be approved by the Board of Supervisors, after review by the Planning Commission. Currently, such reductions must be approved by the Director of Community Development, provided that certain criteria are met.

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 prior to the Public Hearing upon request.

James River Juvenile Detention Commission, located in Powhatan County, was established in 1996 to serve the counties of Goochland, Henrico and Powhatan. The following is a summary of the Commission’s financial activities for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 and 2017.

This is being published in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Code Section 30-140:

Total assets Deferred outflows Total liabilities Defered inflows Total net position at year end June 30

$

Total revenues Total expenses Change in net position

$

$

$

2018 9,261,252 1,001,246 4,016,396 1,242,308 5,003,794

Re-Stated 2017 9,551,809 1,129,012 5,007,932 598,633 5,074,256

2017 9,551,809 1,114,042 4,416,883 598,633 5,650,335

5,343,844 5,414,306 (70,462)

5,183,463 5,804,745 (621,282)

5,183,463 5,228,666 (45,203)

The County of Henrico is the fiscal agent for James River Juvenile Detention Commission.

Questions concerning the summary, or requests for complete financial statements for the Commission should be directed to Commission Member and Henrico Deputy County Manager Anthony Romanello, P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775.