Powhatan Today – 10/16/2019 by Powhatan Today

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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 17

October 16, 2019

All Powhatan public schools accredited by state By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – All Powhatan County Public Schools have received accreditation according to the final report from the Virginia Department of Education. During the Powhatan County School Board’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Tracie Omohundro, assistant superintendent for instruction, gave a presentation about the division’s accreditation for 2019-2020. The final accreditation report for the district was released on Sept. 30. Omohundro pointed out the school division was accredited using the School Qualities Profile implemented by the Department of Education. The system no longer uses the term “fully accredited,” but all Powhatan schools

received the highest accreditation pos- levels: Level One, meets or exceeds state standard or sufficient improvesible under the new system, she said. Each school was evaluated using ment; Level Two, near state standard or sufficient improvement, school quality indicaand Level Three, below tors that measure their state standard. performances in cerBased on these, a tain categories. In addischool would either be: tion to looking at the accredited, meaning all overall student body in school quality indicators each school, the acat either Level One or creditation process Level Two; accredited also considers the with conditions, meanschool’s performance ing a school has one or in certain subcategomore school quality inries: students with disdicators at Level Three; abilities, black stuor accreditation denied, dents, economically meaning a school that disadvantaged students OMOHUNDRO fails to adopt or fully and Hispanic students. implement required corPerformance on rective actions to adeach school quality indicator is rated at one of the following dress Level Three school-quality indi-

cators. Omohundro went through how each school did with the school quality indicators. Flat Rock Elementary School – accredited. Level One in all overall categories. Successes included increases in math among economically disadvantaged students (+10) and a 3.7 decrease in chronic absenteeism. Areas of focus were students with disabilities (Level 2 in English and math). Pocahontas Elementary School – accredited. Level One in all overall categories. Successes included increases in the black (+3) and Hispanic (+2) student reading subcategories and a 10-point increase among students with disabilities. Powhatan Elementary School – accredited. Overall Level One ratings see ACCREDITED, pg. 4

PHS students get dose of financial reality Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Laura McFarland Editor

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POWHATAN – “I’m going to be broke,” the young man intoned, looking at the list of health insurance premiums needed to cover him and his family. Ramona Carter, the volunteer who was running the medical insurance table, just smiled in commiseration and nodded. Before long, the young man could be seen at another table, seeking a second job to help pay his bills. This is reality, and it isn’t always pretty. But educators at Powhatan High School are hoping this glimpse into real life – otherwise known as the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Reality Store program – will help students become more aware of the challenges they will face when they are required to become completely self-sufficient, said Jane Henderson, family and consumer sciences agent.

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Volunteer Whitney Berriman talks to Powhatan High School students participating in the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Reality Store program, which is designed to help them make a better connection with the costs of being an adult.

The school partnered with the local Cooperative Extension on Monday, Oct. 7 to put on the Reality

Store, which saw about 300 students in the Economics and Personal Fisee REALITY, pg. 5

Hurt seeking write-in votes for school board

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foundation for a successful life, Hurt obtained a diverse education. Her education has focused on icki Hurt has an- business, STEM subjects (robotnounced her efforts to ics, chemistry and physics), and run a write-in cam- pharmacy. During the process of paign for Powhatan earning her MBA, Hurt became proficient in interCounty School preting financial Board in District 1. and strategic planHurt has been ning documents. an educator for Outside of the over 35 years. Her classroom she has teaching experifundraised for variences have spanned ous academic instimiddle school tutions. through college. As Hurt desires to an educator her efbe an integral conforts focused on entributing member suring her students of Powhatan Counfelt they were part ty. She became of a supportive and concerned when safe community as there was not a canwell as mastery of didate for the the subject content. HURT school board on the Hurt views teaching ballot in District 1. as a passion and not Hurt felt she was qualified to fill as a job. As a member of the school the position on the school board board, Hurt’s priorities will in- and immediately began the elecclude: ensuring a safe environment tion process. Hurt has a website for all students, supporting teach- for more information regarding ers, supporting parents’ involve- her campaign at www.vickihurt. ment in their child’s education, fa- com. Hurt feels Powhatan’s quality cilitating an effective relationship between the board of supervisors of life is only as strong as the eduand school board, and focusing on cation delivered to the children. fiscal and academic accountabili- According to Hurt, an opportunity to serve on the school board would ty. Knowing that education is the be an honor of a lifetime.

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Powhatan Department of Social Services is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month along with director Sharon Rochelle, front left, and Patricia Butcher, front right, both breast cancer survivors.

Possible calendar change draws large response By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – The possibility of shifting the start of the school year forward by up to two weeks has proved to be a hot button issue for Powhatan County Public Schools, but whether there will actually be a change is still up in the air. Tracie Omohundro, assistant superintendent for instruction, gave an updated presentation to the Powhatan County School Board during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 about the question of the division’s start date. The school board is considering a staff proposal to start the school year two weeks early, beginning with the 20202021 school year. In July 2019, legislation went into effect that would allow divisions that haven’t already sought a waiver to start their school year up to two weeks prior to Labor Day, Omohundro said. Those divisions that do choose to start early are required to be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. The board had previously heard a presentation on the issue at its Aug. 13 meeting but asked for more information and input on the issue, including a survey for parsee RESPONSE, pg. 9

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O B I T UA R I E S OWEN WALKER

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Owen Rucker Walker, 78, of Powhatan, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Gwen Bates (Steve), Carole Walker, Jill Fields, Adele Walker-Blue (Bob); sister, Elinor Lindsey; brother, Leonard Walker; and seven grandchildren. Owen was a lifelong farmer, an active member of the American Legion Post 201 and was on the Powhatan Planning Commission for over 30 years. The family received friends Monday, October 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett &

Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 15 at 11 a.m. in the Passion Community Church, 4480 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan. Interment at 1 p.m. in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 201 Baseball Program, 3602 Branch Lake Ct., Powhatan, VA 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Oct. 16

Powhatan County Public Library will continue to offer Storytimes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 10. These events provide an interactive experience that promotes early literacy skills and school readiness. Family Storytime on Tuesdays includes books, sign language, flannel boards, rhymes, songs, and a related craft or activity. Music & Movement on Wednesdays includes stretches, singing and rhythm instrument exploration of stories. Storytimes will run through Nov. 20. No registration required. Contact 804-598-5670 or visit the website at www.powhatanlibrary.net.

Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department at 1959 Urbine Road. Visit http:// bniva.com/va-central-virginia-bni-onfire/en-US/index for information. To attend a meeting as a guest contact Chapter President Page Yonce at pyonce@cfmortgagecorp.com. 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. Contact Senior Connections intake at 804343-3000. Feeding Powhatan is a nonprofit food pantry that exists to feed people who are struggling financially in the Powhatan community. The pantry will be open from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Income guidelines apply. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-303-6431. Powhatan County Public Library’s storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. The library is closed on Sundays and county holidays. Contact 804- 5985670. The Woman's Club of Powhatan meets at 10 a.m. at PCC (Powhatan Community Church), 4480 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan. The Woman's Club manages the Powhatan Clothes Closet, which is the main source of money for their many philanthropic projects such as the Powhatan Rescue Squad, Fire Departments, Social Services, Powhatan student scholarships, plus many more local causes. To attend a meeting, call membership chairman Kay Watson at 804-240-4896 to let her know you will be coming or just simply drop in; the welcome mat is always out. Visit www.womansclubofpowhatan. org or look up the Facebook pages: Woman’s Club of Powhatan/The Clothes Closet of Powhatan.

Powhatan County Public Library will continue to offer Library for All, a program designed for disabled adults and their caregivers. Each hour-long session offers something new. Participants read stories, make crafts, and play games. They also enjoy learning about new topics from guest speakers from the Powhatan community. Past guest speakers have included Powhatan State Park rangers, Powhatan Fire, and the Powhatan Extension Office. The fall 2019 Library for All sessions will be held on the following Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Oct. 17; Nov. 14, and Dec. 12. Caregivers must remain with attendees during each program. Everyone from the Powhatan community is welcome to attend. Contact the Powhatan Public Library at 804-598-5670 or visit www. powhatanlibrary.net. Be sure to like the library’s Facebook page. Powhatan Civil War Roundtable

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. A free caregiver support group sponsored by Powhatan United Methodist Church and Powhatan Family Counseling will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 2253 Rosson Road. It is an open group for anyone who has family or friends dealing with chronic mental health or physical illness. Some meetings will have a special guest speaker. The group is facilitated by Dr. Judith Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist. Contact Dr. Oliver at 804-598-9577

The Powhatan chapter of the NAACP meets at 7 p.m. at different locations each month: Oct. 17, Little Zion Baptist Church; Nov. 21, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and Dec. 19, Greenbrier Baptist Church. Contact Gail Hairston at 804-598-3435.

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.

intersection of Old Buckingham Road and Mann Road. Find out what they have been doing, and where their next ride or event will be. Contact Tom Barnes at 804690-4884 or Frank Vaughn at 804512-8835.

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 Powhatan Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon at County Seat Restaurant.

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

Powhatan Crime Solvers meets at 7:30 a.m. at The County Seat. Contact 804-403-HELP ( 804-403-4357) or go to www. powhatancrimesolvers.com.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ mobile customer service center, called DMV 2 Go, is traveling across the state to serve customers. One will be in Powhatan County from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on at 3834 Old Buckingham Road. Each full service office provides all DMV transactions. Thanks to DMV’s partnerships with other government agencies, customers may also now purchase certified copies of Virginia birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, obtain E-ZPass transponders, and apply for their hunting or fishing licenses on all five DMV mobile offices. For more details, scheduling information, and most current calendar of upcoming locations visit www.dmvNOW.com/ DMV2GO. To connect with DMV 2 Go on Twitter, use @VirginiaDMV or #DMV2Go.

Powhatan County Branch NAACP will hold a Candidate’s Community Forum from 4 to 6 p.m. at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. Open to all citizens of Powhatan County. Get your questions answered before the upcoming election. Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company will hold a Rabies Vaccine Clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. at the station, 3971 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Cost is $7 per shot. Veterinary services provided by Dr. Elizabeth Hazelgrove with Cumberland Animal Hospital.

Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company will hold a Brunswick Stew Sale with the food ready at noon at the station, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Cost is $7 per quart. Preorder at the station or by calling 804598-4389.

Habitat For Humanity - Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful, kind and generous participation. The Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The volunteer hotline number is 804-372-9755. The office is located in the Habitat Store and the office number is 804-5947009. Call and volunteer! Donate! Help us build!!

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

The Christian Motorcyclists Association Powhatan chapter Living Wheels will meet at 6 p.m. at Company 1 Fire station at the

Powhatan Food Pantry is in need of volunteers for AM food pickups at both Food Lion stores for various days of the week or substituting for illnesses and vacations. Vans for pickup are provided. Contact the food pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com.

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 804598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420 for more information.

For all your gardening questions, the Master Gardener Help Desk is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Powhatan Extension Office, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, located in the basement next to the May Memorial Baptist Church. The phone number is 804-598-5640.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is offering a Monday morning Montessori based Christian Formation program for children ages 3-7. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program is centered on contemplation and enjoyment of God. The Monday morning program provides an alternative option for parents in the community who are seeking to involve their child in a Montessori based Christian experience. Each of the three “Catechists” has over 100 hours of training and are certified CGS instructors. The class will meet in a special area called the Atrium, which has been carefully prepared with everything the child will need to explore and grow in their faith and knowledge of God’s love for them. The program will run from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Monday mornings. Parents and younger siblings will be able to stay on site in the church nursery during the instructional time. There is no cost to attend the program. Interested parents may contact the church office at (804)794-6953 for further information and to sign up for a program orientation and introduction. St. Luke’s is located at 2245 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan (corner of Huguenot Trail and Three Bridge Road).

Powhatan County Public Library is excited to partner with Wowbrary to offer library patrons the opportunity to subscribe to a curated weekly e-newsletter showcasing new library acquisitions. Each newsletter features the latest bestsellers, movies, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, and more purchased by the library. Wowbrary alerts are free and all you need is a valid email address. Visit www. wowbrary.org to sign up. A Powhatan County Public Library card in good standing is required to check out print and electronic items. To obtain a library card, visit the library or apply online at www.powhatanlibrary.net.

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.

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!

A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Saturday, Oct. 19

The HOPE Ministry Supper Table monthly dinner will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Dinners are served at the Powhatan County Fair building, 4317 Anderson Hwy. The Supper Table serves those in need and the elderly of Powhatan County. For further information and if you need transportation to and from the Fair Building, contact Mamie Scott at 804-382-9154. Free food and fellowship is provided. Bring a friend and/or neighbor.

Oct. 26, Health and Wellness Day sponsored by the Powhatan Free Clinic and Powhatan Women’s Club, including an American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Monday, Oct. 21

The Powhatan Ruritan Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Powhatan United Methodist Church. Dinner will be served followed by a program and a brief meeting. They are a community service organization dedicated to our county. All are welcome. Contact Jake Berman at 804-651-4503.

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. Contact 804598-5637.

Thursday, Oct. 17

will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at County Seat Restaurant. Steward Henderson will be speaking on “Fighting for their Freedom: The US Colored Troops.” Dinner will be included, cost is $20. Please join us. Contact Pat Whitmer at patwhitmer77@gmail.com or call 240-298-0141 with questions or RSVP. Visit www.powhatancwrt.com.

Powhatan County Public Library offers a free movie at 11 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. All from the community are welcome to attend; however, please note each movie's rating. Some material may be inappropriate for children. The October film was chosen by both the National Board of Review and American Film Institute as one of the Top 10 Films of 2018. The film stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture. In this new take on the tragic love story, Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally, played by Gaga. As Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, with Jack struggling against his own internal demons. Rated R. Run time 135 minutes. Refreshments are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Powhatan Library. Contact the Powhatan Public Library at 804-598-5670 or visit www. powhatanlibrary.net. The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan 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. Contact 804-598-2809.

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

Ongoing

Hope Project provides free transportation for Powhatan County residents to court, rehab, job interviews, doctor's appointments, and probation meetings for the those who have lost their driver's licenses due to drug-related charges. Contact the Hope Project coordinator at 804301-3324. Give a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Cooperative Extension promotes fundraisers Contributed Report Agriculture is everywhere! Virginia farmers both big and small, full time and part-time, ensure that food is available to families along with fiber for building, clothes and more. The state’s geographic location is enticing for families with the best of all worlds, four seasons, ocean and mountains, cities and small towns and lots of beautiful country views! This makes Virginia a perfect location for many different types of agriculture production. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, every job in agriculture and forestry supports 1.7 jobs elsewhere in Virginia’s economy. Powhatan is no stranger to agriculture and forestry production with more than 400 producers in the county covering nearly 35,000 acres. Although a small county, the proximity to population has its pros and cons. Many farmers have taken advantage of direct marketing to consumers, restaurants, stores, and even breweries. While pressure from development is lurking, some farms have even embraced bringing the public to the farm for agritourism activities to help diversify their operation and ensure the next generation can come on board. These farmers may utilize Virginia Cooperative Extension for assistance for many things from getting started with their farm, to disease/pest issues, financial and marketing info, new research, etc. Most localities in Virginia and the nation have an Extension office. Powhatan has agents covering all three program areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, and family and consumer sciences. The Virginia Association of Agricultural Extension Agents is hosting its national annual meeting and professional development conference in Virginia Beach in July 2020. They need your help to showcase Virginia Agriculture in a grand way for all the extension agents, specialists and their families that will attend. This conference is a great way for ag agents to learn, grow and improve their programming efforts that support Virginia farmers, gardeners and youth across the state. Consider purchasing a John Deere gator raffle ticket or fish fry dinner ticket to support their mission. Gator Raffle: Only a total of 399 tickets to be sold! Prizes include a new John Deere XUV 835M (with cab, heat, air conditioning, electric dump bed, brush guard, alloy wheels and radial tires); one second place prize of $1,000, and four third place prizes of $500. Tickets are $100. Fish Fry Dinner: Only 200 pre-sale tickets sold! Dinner includes fried fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, beverage and a dessert. Dinner will be dine-in or take-out at the Powhatan Rescue Squad field pavilion on Friday, October 25, from 5-7pm. Tickets $12 (kids 12 & under: $8). For tickets, contact Rachel Henley, Powhatan Ag Extension Agent at rachelhenley@vt.edu or 804-385-5370.

CORRECTION A story that ran Oct. 9 on cell towers being approved by the planning commission should have read: “According to Margaret Taylor, her church, Mt. Pero Baptist Church, had the opportunity to lease land to a cell tower company in 2018 but turned it down because of several studies that state radiation from cell towers can possibly cause health problems.”

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Farmers market pops up in Village

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POWHATAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Powhatan Village area has a farmers market again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at least for the month of October. A popup farmers market will appear twice more this month as part of a short-term series to gauge interest in bringing this kind of venture back to the Village on a regular basis next year, said Lisa Dearden, executive director of RVA Agriculture, the nonprofit running RVAg Farm and Craft Pop-up Markets. The popup markets will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 24 in the parking lot of Three Crosses Distillery, 3835 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. The two events will feature vendors selling handmade, homegrown, and handcrafted items, as well as a food truck to eat dinner and live music, Dearden said. Powhatan used to have a farmers market in the Village area, but it moved to first the parking lot in front of Tractor Supply and then Westchester Commons in previous years to try to gain more visitors. The market was discontinued at Westchester Commons in August because it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going well, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To test the waters to see whether Powhatan Village was ready for us to come back, we decided to do a series of pop-ups,â&#x20AC;? she said. Dearden said the people in the Village were supportive in the first part of the series and she hopes the last two events go as well to show people want this kind of market back on a regular basis in 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am super happy about bringing the market back to the Village of Powhatan, because it just really brings a place where people can come and commune, meet with people who grow their food, and really support local and rural businesses. That is what helps keep a rural community strong â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to support that local economy,â&#x20AC;? Dearden said.

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Despite being relatively small, the Oct. 10 market included a variety of products, including meat, vegetables, baked goods, honey, a knife sharpener, handcrafted fiber crafts, and a food truck. Tara Powers, the owner and baker of Powhatanbased business Vanilla Bourbon Southern Desserts, was thrilled to hear about the pop-up market. In addition to its location in front of Three Crosses Distillery, which supplies the whiskey used in her cakes, she said she was happy to have a business opportunity so close to home. She said she bakes out of her home and bakes everything fresh, so she appreciates having somewhere close to sell her cakes. RVAg Inc. will also host a Small Business Saturday Pop-up Farm and Craft Market on Nov. 30 at the same location. Hours to be announced. For information about RVAg Inc., visit https://rvagriculture.org/ or call Lisa Dearden at 804-314-9141. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

Planning commissioner Owen Walker dies By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Owen Rucker Walker, who served on the Powhatan County Planning Commission for more than three decades, was a lifelong farmer in the community, and was a proud member of American Legion Post 201 for 55 years, has died. Walker, who died on Thursday, Oct. 10 at age 78, was remembered by friends and colleagues for his years of service to the community in various ways. Walker lived in Powhatan all of his life with the exception of four years at Virginia Tech, two years in the U.S. Army, and two years teaching as a certified vocational agriculture teacher in another locality. He was a staple of the planning commission for more than 30 years, and his work spoke to his love for Powhatan County, said supervisor Bill Melton, who previously served on the planning commission with Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was great mentor to me as well to other planning commission members. He approached all cases with civility to all parties and worked hard to ensure he had considered all sides before voting on all cases. His understanding of the history of growth and zoning in Powhatan will be truly missed,â&#x20AC;? Melton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will miss his infectious laugh, love for life, and friendship.â&#x20AC;? Supervisor David Williams, who also previously served on the commission with Walker, agreed he was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;historianâ&#x20AC;? of the board. If someone wanted to know how anything came about in the county, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owen was your guy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He felt very strong about this county, he loved this county, he was part of this county, and I think he was emblematic

of what this county is about. It is about serving. And he freely gave of his time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to the planning commission, the American Legion, and to Legion Ball. We are going to miss him,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Planning commission Chair Karin Carmack called Walker a â&#x20AC;&#x153;true gentlemanâ&#x20AC;? who was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very respectful and had a great wit about him. He will be missed.â&#x20AC;? Walker gave an interview to the Powhatan Today in June 2019 in which he talked about his history with dairy farming in Powhatan County. When he was 2 years old in 1942, his father, G.A. Walker, started a Grade A dairy in Powhatan, a tradition that Owen Walker embraced fully as he grew older. During his years away from Powhatan County he had to make a decision about the direction his life could take â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a teacher, a military man, or a dairy farmer. But while he did teach for several years at Huguenot Academy as an industrial arts teacher, after starting up his own dairy farm in 1968, Walker said the farm is where he felt he belonged â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was in my blood.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a lot of hard work, but if you managed right, back in those days you could make a good living,â&#x20AC;? Walker said in June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I basically started on my own and it was tough. Daddy helped. We swapped equipment back and forth.â&#x20AC;? Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to retire from the dairy business in March 2006 wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t difficult, he said. He had four daughters who were interested in the work but found better jobs. He was also already getting into the beef business and he said he was just tired. Max W. Timberlake Jr., president of the Powhatan Farm Bureau Federation, said that as a lifelong farmer, Walker

was a long-term member of the Farm Bureau and served on the board of directors. Between being a farmer and serving on the planning commission, Walker â&#x20AC;&#x153;was faithful to serve his county under multiple different administrations and economic conditions.â&#x20AC;? Another important way Walker served the community was by being an active member of American Legion Post 201 for 55 years, including serving in different elected offices such as commander, finance officer, and athletic officer, said Ray Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aguanno with Post 201. When American Legion Post 354 was looking at disbanding its baseball team in 2000, Walker was one of the leaders that were key to relocating the team to Post 201. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Walker was a key fixture at all post activities. He was front and center at the wine festivals and Christmas Parade selling Brunswick stew for the post. If there were any quarts of stews left from these events, then he would visit the local businesses to sell it to those who did not get any,â&#x20AC;? Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aguanno said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owen was also at the American Legion Post 201 sponsoring of the National Guard Family Day each year. This event allowed the Post to thank the National Guard and their family members.â&#x20AC;? In 2016, Walker was instrumental in the effort to bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Powhatan, Timberlake said. He worked on that project extensively from the very start and considered it one of his big accomplishments in the Legion. Each summer, Walker was ever present at the American Legion Senior Baseball games and would even travel to some of the away games to support the team, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aguanno said. Every spring without

fail, you could always count on a call from Walker asking for a donation to keep the baseball team going, Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was very instrumental in keeping Legion Ball alive in this county. A lot of posts

Robert L. Ford, Sr. March 18, 1948-October 17, 2017 We thought of you today, But that was nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Loving you always, Susan, children and grandchildren

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eas of focus are Level 2 in English for students with disabilities and math for black students and a Level 3 for students with disabilities in math. Powhatan Middle School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accredited. Overall Level One ratings except a Level Two rating in English achievement gaps. Successes included an overall increase in math (+12) and English (+3); increases in English among Hispanic students (+14) and students with disabilities (+14), and increases in math among black students (+25), Hispanic students (+20), students with disabilities (+10), and economically disadvantaged (+15). Areas of focus are in English for black students (Level 3) and economically disadvantaged and students

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From the desk of Eddie H. Whitt Candidate for Supervisor, 4th District, Powhatan County Various Board of Supervisor candidates have been talking about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping Powhatan Rural.â&#x20AC;? In fact, the 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan* recently adopted by the current Powhatan Board of Supervisors references rural 199 times, but nowhere in that document is there a definition of rural. I will admit the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;ruralâ&#x20AC;? is elusive, and is quite different depending on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethnic, geographical, and socio-economic upbringing and background. Let me share with you my background as it pertains to rural. I was born into a family of sharecroppers in Northeast Arkansas. My grandparents lived in a four-room bungalow house on 40 acres of land jointly farmed by my father and grandfather. The 40 acres were broken down into three main parcels; 15 acres were used to raise forage for the livestock which consisted of two mules, a milk cow, chickens, and hogs; five acres were for the house, barn, pig sty, chicken house, corn crib, garden, well, and outhouse; the back 20 acres were planted cotton and considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;the cash cropâ&#x20AC;?. After I was born, my parents moved to town as the farm could not support two families. My first recollection of working on a farm was about age 8. I would pick cotton with my grandmother and be rewarded for my efforts at a wage of 2 cents for every pound of cotton I picked. On a good day, I could pick about 50 pounds. As a teenager, I plowed and disc land for planting, combined wheat, and hauled it to the granary/mill. In the fall, I worked at a cotton gin where I would run one of the two â&#x20AC;&#x153;sucksâ&#x20AC;? or giant vacuum hoses that moved the cotton from the trailers into the gin for deseeding, cleaning, and compressing into bales. While in college, I worked a short time at the Agriculture Husbandry and Dairy Barn. After graduating college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Extension and Education, and unable to find a job as a county agent or agriculture teacher, I joined the Army. When I left active duty with the Army, I became a beekeeper and started my current farm, where, for the last 20 years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been earning a part of my livelihood doing agricultural construction. So, when I hear people talking of â&#x20AC;&#x153;keeping Powhatan rural,â&#x20AC;? I wonder about their background. Have they experienced rural as I have? Who do you want promoting and protecting rural and agricultural lands in Powhatan County?

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with disabilities (both Level 2). Powhatan High School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accredited. Level One in all overall categories. Successes included an overall increase in math (+8) and English (+3); increases in English among black students (+23), students with disabilities (+14), economically disadvantaged (+5); and increases in math among black students (+3), Hispanic students (+14), students with disabilities (+13), and economically disadvantaged (+16). Areas of focus include a dropout rate that increased 1.2 percent. Omohundro pointed out that the schools had already been reviewing preliminary data and coming up with strategies and supports that could be implemented based on the analyses. Some of the strategies she outlined included: developing teacher leadership and spreading strengths through book study (PMS); instituting progress monitoring for English Language Arts (PMS); matching intervention more closely to student needs (PowES); presenting culturally-responsive teaching performance development to meet needs of reporting groups (PHS); providing before and after-school tutoring for reading at the elementary and middle schools; providing phonics training (PocES and FRES), and utilizing book studies focused on achievement gaps (PocES). â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are just some example of the things they have developed at the school level to address the areas that we saw that were areas of focus by school,â&#x20AC;? Omohundro said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But overall, it has been great core instruction by our staff, great analyses by our administrators. A focus on considering each student

throughout the school year to make sure that they are doing the best they can, so we are very pleased at the overall accreditation report we received this year.â&#x20AC;? Rick Cole, who represents District 1, said he hoped the schools understand that the school board is very proud and grateful to everyone who has a hand in getting the schools accredited. He said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to minimize that the schools have areas they need to work on and it would be wonderful to someday â&#x20AC;&#x153;get everybody in every category to where they need to be,â&#x20AC;? but he wanted to acknowledge â&#x20AC;&#x153;how hard that is, because you are talking about individual students who have individual strengths and they also have individual limitations.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically what we are trying to do is get everybody across the same finish line, and many of them are not starting in the same place,â&#x20AC;? Cole said. Kim Hymel, District 5, said she hopes to see the schools focus in on raising the Level 2 and 3 standings in some of the subcategories, particularly black students. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said that according to the state superintendent of schools, only one school division out of 132 divisions in the state made the mark when it comes to students with learning disabilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly know that we have work to do and we have made some tremendous gains and we still have work to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this is a societal issue and a statewide issue and it is one we will continue to work on with some of our students that are certainly struggling to make the mark on one multiple choice test. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the other

point that I want to make â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that this is one test and it is one measure that quite frankly in Powhatan we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend a lot of time preparing for anymore because we think there are more important types of learning activities, assessment activities, experiences that we want our students to have as opposed to just drilling and killing for one test,â&#x20AC;? he added. Omohundro concurred that if people walk into PCPS classrooms and see the rich instruction students are receiving, it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;never going to show up on a test with these kinds of measures.â&#x20AC;? The â&#x20AC;&#x153;drill and killâ&#x20AC;? method could increase the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scores by several points, but the schools instead choose paths that will make the students successful in the long run, including increased STEM activities, rich writing experiences, or career exploration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are the things that will make our students stronger in the long run than just performance on a single test. But we also understand that there is value in reporting this information for a community as a whole for economic development, for housing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand that and we understand we are part of that, but I will say if you come to our schools, if you participate and you see what is going on with our teaching and our learning, a single measure does not show what is really happening.â&#x20AC;? Despite that assurance, Jones pointed out that the division is still doing better on its SOL ratings over last year. For a full listing of results of PCPSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accreditation, visit http://schoolquality.virginia.gov/ divisions/powhatancounty-public-schools. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9AM Christian Formation (Sunday school for Children & Adults) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953

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EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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Mount Calvary Baptist Church

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

Providence Presbyterian Church

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Worship: 8:30 Just off Rt. 13 in the Village1 . &. 11 a.m. Sunday School: Sun 598-4438 ol: 9: 9:45 .a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.

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

St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor 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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Community Church Dr. Cavell W. Phillips, Pastor Where there is Unity, there is always Victory. A church â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where you are welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30pm ( 60 Minute 11:00AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday ) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411

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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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County asks employees to think outside the box By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Local government is encouraging county staff to think outside the box with a new contest it is holding to improve how it operates. The county recently introduced the Process Improvement Grant (PIG) contest to promote innovation and creativity among staff, said Ted Voorhees, county administrator. He has asked staff to submit quick, “low hanging fruit” ideas that could help improve how the county government operates. Ideas could include ways to save money, improve customer service, or increase efficiency. Staff members will have a shot at winning up to $1,000 in implementation money for a project, “because sometimes that is an obstacle to moving forward with

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nance classes to go through the exercise. “The Reality Store is a financial simulation that teaches children about living on their own within the community,” Henderson said. At the beginning of their class period, each student came to PHS auxiliary gym and was given a piece of paper with certain parameters – a career, it’s salary, marital status, number of children, and take home pay after taxes, Henderson said. There were chemical engineers, waiters/waitresses, lawyers, geological technicians, cooks, aircraft manufacturers, and dropouts. Some were married and some single. Some had no children and some as many as three. Some had to factor in student loans from college. “The reason behind this is because people decide to go to college and their salaries and their education levels will be different. Where they live is going to be different. We added in the differences if you are going to school to make it more realistic, because not every student is going to be attending a college and not every student realizes the importance of staying in school. This is to help them make better choices,” Henderson said.

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With profiles in hand, students had to visit tables set up throughout the room that would chip away at that take-home pay amount as they chose a place to live, what car to drive, what kind of medical insurance to buy, groceries, child care, utilities, clothing, and more, said Hilary Parr, a business teacher at the school. There was even a chance table where students drew cards that could either hurt or help their finances – they won $25 on a lottery ticket or had a car accident that came with a $1,000 repair bill. “The hope is that they get a little piece of the reality so they can see how much it really costs to be an adult – how much housing costs and utilities. So when we go back into the classroom and start talking about these items individually, they have had an experience of seeing in a big picture as an adult how much it is going to cost them to live in a month,” Parr said. Economics and Personal Finance, which is a state-mandated class for graduation, covers all the basics of personal finance – insurance, budgeting, retirement, taxes, income, careers, life after high school, and the basics of economics, Parr said. Seeing the reality of how all of those things impact you on a very personal level was

some sort of innovation,” Voorhees said. “This will be an opportunity to get some creative juice flowing and have almost like a Shark Tank competition,” he said. A project team formed to run the contest came up with the idea of playing on the acronym of the grant and embrace a pig theme. Voorhees shot a tongue-in-cheek video with Tucker the Pig, encouraging employees to enter the contest. “I think it will be fun. Sometimes you’ve got to break out of your routine to shake things up and give some people the opportunity to demonstrate creativity because I think that is a way to engage with employees and show them we care about what they are thinking,” he said. The contest will be held until Oct. 23. Winning ideas will be rewarded with small prizes.

good groundwork for the lessons to come. Senior Carter Warren said she honestly didn’t know what to expect when she received her sheet assigning her as a computer programmer with a 6-month-old daughter and a spouse who doesn’t work. She was pleased with how she did, ending up with several hundred dollars left over at the end of the exercise. Some of the things that surprised her included the difference in prices when choosing between generic and name brand groceries and clothing and having to decide on housing based on having a young daughter. Then there were the communications costs – “that stuff is expensive,” she said. The hardest part was “definitely how quick everything adds up. Since we are teenagers and don’t have to pay for anything, you don’t realize how much your parents are paying for everything. It puts things in perspective,” Warren said. Addison McCullough, a sophomore, was assigned the career of instrument distributor and given a wife and two children in his scenario. He was floored at his grocery bill, which was about $600, and was one of the contributing factors that caused him to take a second job in

his scenario. “I was expecting not to be $365 in debt, but it turns out I was. I didn’t think groceries were going to be that much,” he said, adding he now understands the significance when he is choosing between the name brand and generic cereal. Tony Hackenberg, one of the volunteers, said he has helped out at the Reality Store simulation when it used to be done with middle schoolers. He felt like it had more of an impact on high schoolers since that is a closer reality for them. Hackenburg laughed as he talked about the students’ reactions to the cost of child care, ranging from “I can’t afford this” to “I have too many kids” to “I’m glad I don’t have any kids.” “It makes them aware of what the true cost is of setting up a family unit. For the most part I think it is realistic and the fact is that most of them have never done a budget. They go through all these stations, and in many cases they are going to end up negative and have to go back through and say how can I adjust this so my expenses are not greater than my budget.” Henderson said she loves when the students participating in the Reality Store have those “ah hah”

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students to make good choices, but it is up to the student to make the final decision on their budget,” she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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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 Sunday 6 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

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moments about how things work or how important something is that they never even think about – such as insurance or the cost of groceries. “Most of the time the volunteers have an opportunity to help guide the

Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers

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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor

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

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2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223

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

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Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month

Muddy Creek Baptist Church

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Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm

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

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

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

375-9212

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. Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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Powhatan Social Services starts to build ride assist program, seeks drivers Contributed Report Powhatan County Department of Social Services staff is excited to move forward with Ride Assist Services and network to obtain a volunteer driver pool! The region is facing a projected age wave. Over the next 15 years, the total population of people age 65 and older will outnumber school-age population for the first time in history. By the year 2040, the number of people age 85 and more is expected to more than quadruple since 2000. A staggering majority of seniors prefer to stay in their home and age in place, enjoying their community. Many don't have that freedom because they are unable to find transportation to medical appointments or the grocery store. Ride Assist Services is structured to coordinate between the transportation needs among local seniors and the generous giving of time and effort by volunteers. A volunteer deter-

mines their availability, choosing to provide only rides that fit into their own schedule. Drivers will also participate in AARP safe driving course (online or classroom setting in Powhatan) for which RAS will reimburse each driver. This course can provide substantial savings on a driver's personal automobile insurance. The department’s goal is to provide a platform for coordination that makes this collaborative effort sustainable. Jayne Lloyd, travel coordinator for RAS, is happy to meet with individuals or groups to provide more information about this much needed service to Powhatan County. Volunteer drivers in this program will not only impact the quality of life for senior population; they will strengthen the fabric and vitality of our community! For more information, contact Jayne Lloyd at 804-698-0438 or RAServices.PVA@gmail.com.

C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests • One male was charged on Sept. 30 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (Misdemeanor). • One male was arrested on a warrant on Sept. 30. • One male was charged on Oct. 2 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Oct. 2 with possession of marijuana (M), texting while driving (M), driving while suspended or revoked (M), failure to update ad-

dress within 30 days, and improper lane change. • One make was charged on Oct. 4 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Oct. 5 with possession of marijuana (M). • One make was charged on Oct. 5 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding. • One male was charged on Oct. 6 with assault and battery of a family member (M).

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The Virginia office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving held its annual Regional Law Enforcement Awards Dinner on Oct. 3 at Richmond Hilton Hotel and Spa at Short Pump. During the ceremony, Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office’s Deputy J.D. Hamill, second from left, and Sgt. Rodolfo Riopedre, second from right, each received MADD Awards for their role in pulling over drivers who are driving impaired. The mission of MADD is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking. Also shown are Lt. Lee Sullivan, left, and Sheriff Brad Nunnally, right.

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The 11th annual Pumpkin Patch is being held in front of Country Living Homes, 2504 Anderson Highway. The Pumpkin Patch is sponsored each year by the Knights of Columbus Council 9507. Proceeds go to charitable causes. The patch is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays in October. The patch will also have special activities for no charge: Oct. 19, activities for kids, including games, story time, and pumpkin and face painting, and Oct. 26, Health and Wellness Day sponsored by the Powhatan Free Clinic and Powhatan Women’s Club, including an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Shown left, Claire Watkins, 2, picks out pumpkins with her grandparents, Jim and Katey Perdue of Powhatan on Oct. 12. Shown right, Elizabeth Johnson of Powhatan purchases pumpkins with her grandsons, Isaiah Jackson, 7, and Isaac Jackson, 1 1/2.

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Brrr! Your home’s heating systems are working double time to keep you warm this winter. The Powhatan County Fire and Rescue Department says safety must be your top priority since heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Follow Powhatan Fire and Rescue suggestions to keep your home warm and safe. “The biggest mistake is putting something too close to a heating source,” says firefighter Art Tate. “Keep anything that can burn 3 feet away from space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, and radiators.” Remember that skin burns, too. Make sure that people and pets stay 3 feet away. Use portable heaters that have been listed by a testing laboratory (look for the laboratory’s label). These heaters should have an automatic shut-off switch so that if they are tipped over, they will turn off on their own. Plug portable electric heaters directly into the wall outlet; don’t use an extension cord or power strip. Kerosene heaters must be refueled outside. “Evenings (5-8 p.m.) are the peak time for home heating fires,” Tate said.

“Turn space heaters off when you leave the room or fall asleep.” “Older adults are at increased risk from home fires,” Tate continued. “Older adults have a higher home fire death rate, and heating is the second leading cause of fire deaths for people ages 65 and over.” If you care for an older adult, plan for this increased risk. Check space heaters throughout the season. Make sure that bedding, throws, and clothing are kept at least 3 feet away. Verify that fixed heating equipment is inspected every season and professionally cleaned when necessary. Talk with older adults to make sure that they understand their risk of burns and fire. Plan for emergencies. Older adults may move more slowly or have trouble hearing a smoke alarm because of hearing loss. Make a home fire escape plan around their abilities. Keep the telephone, hearing aids, and eyeglasses next to the bed. If someone in your care uses a cane or wheelchair, decide who will help him or her get out in an emergency. For additional fire safety information or becoming a volunteer go to, volunteerpowhatan.org, Find us on Facebook, Powhatan Fire and Rescue, and/or call 804-598-5646.

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Don’t tell the racing pigs what was for dinner By Laura McFarland Editor

hen your first visit to the Virginia State Fair starts with seeing a calf take its first steps, you know you are going to have a good time. Despite telling myself for the last seven-plus years I have lived in Virginia to make it to the state fair, it never happened – until this year. The timing worked out for me to finish work and head up the road to Caroline County on Sept. 30 joined by my friend Rachel, who was visiting from North Carolina. In addition to being a Monday night, it was a rainy evening, which some would see as a problem. We saw it as an opportunity to avoid the crowds. Literally the first thing we saw as we entered the state fair from the press parking lot was a newborn calf that was about 90 minutes old. Housed in a tent focused on cows and their importance to society, it took a minute for Rachel and I to understand what we were seeing. The mother cow was still passing the afterbirth and connected to her offspring by the umbilical cord. As it moved around, taking its first steps and grappling with all of the sights and sounds of its new world – complete with the paparazzi-like onlookers snapping its picture – the mother cow was trying to lick evidence of the calf’s arrival into this world from its fur. It was an awesome introduction to an event that is part carnival and lights and part agricultural celebration. Without a map to guide us in the beginning, our first pass through of the state fair was just about soaking it all in. I loved seeing the bales of hay decorated like different scenes, hearing the giggling screams of the children on the kids’ rides, and smelling the first

tantalizing whiffs of the fare the fair had to offer. Before long though, we had a map and were heading with purpose to the fair’s Main Stage to watch the Xtreme Chinese Acrobats perform acrobatics, juggling, and tumbling feats with hula hoops, pots, furniture, and more. Their flexibility and balance, combined with the precision with which they work, is amazing to watch, and I marvel at the skill they must have honed over many years in their young lives. After the show, we had a destination in mind but were waylaid by Hilby the Skinny German Juggler Boy, whose style of street performance and comedy had Rachel and the woman in front of her in such hysterics that the woman’s husband kept looking at them and shaking his head. Hilby was a one-man show who did it all – from juggling fire to eating off a sword while balancing on the top of a unicycle, all while poking fun at Americans, Virginians, and Germans at the same time. “He was really an exceptionally talented man,” Rachel said, while laughing as she remembered his act. Once his show was over, we headed into the Farm Bureau Center to the competitive arts exhibition. The biggest attraction in there for me was the quilts, both because that is an art I am very passionate about learning right now and because I knew at least one of the people from Powhatan who had entered her quilts. But while the quilts were amazing, I was equally impressed with the wide range of competition categories on display in the exhibit hall, including tables decorated in literary themes, photographs, baking contest entries (they looked so good I wished I was a judge), LEGO sculptures, duct tape clothing, metal sculptures, painted furniture, paintings, mixed media artwork, wreaths, baskets, dolls, decorated lamps, ceramics, and so much more. The skill and creativity on display inspired me to consider entering something of

my own next year. The delicious aromas wafting around the fairgrounds finally got to us, and we decided to purchase a snack – chocolate-covered bacon on a stick. This was our one indulgence for the night, and it was totally worth it as we both enjoyed the mix of savory and sweet. I know it sounds really wrong, but we decided to finish our snack in a hurry because our next destination was back up the hill to see the Rosaire’s Royal Racers pig races. It was standing room only around the track to see some swift and not-so-swift portly porkers make their way around the track. You just had to laugh at the monikers given to some of the racers – Pork Chop Pam, Harry Hambone, Belly Buster, Rolling Thunder, Tyrone the Terrible, Lyndsay Loham, Christina Hogulara, Hama Montana, and Brittany Spareribs. The energy of the races was great because the crowd was as excited and boisterous as if people were watching the Kentucky Derby and had rent money on the line. There is so much to see and do at the state fair that it is impossible to talk about it all in one go. But as we headed back toward the car later in the evening and passed back by the livestock tents, it was great to feel like we had come full circle. The newborn calf was resting in a different pen with its mother and looked surprisingly calm despite all the stimulus of its surroundings. We decided to get hands-on in our final moments there by participating in the cow-milking demonstration. It took two pulls for me to hear the hiss of the milk squirting out and hitting the pail, but Rachel was successful the first time around, which prompted her to break into a huge grin and crow, “I’m a natural!” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Reader praises dedication, hard work done by Bill Cox

Supporter points to Asip’s ideas on jobs, broadband

Dear Editor, I live in District 1, so I will not have the opportunity to vote for Bill Cox. I would, however, like to share with my fellow citizens of Powhatan County, especially those in District 4, why I would vote for Mr. Cox. In my opinion, our present planning commission has been the most informed of any previous commissions whose meetings I have attended over many years. Much of this information has been available due to the ardent and time-consuming research of Bill Cox regarding all matters brought before the commission. His research has been beneficial to all citizens interested in the decisions to be made by the planning commission and the board of supervisors. Having attended planning commission meetings in regard to applications, I have come away better and/or fully understanding what was proposed. I believe that attention to detail in the planning commission stage of an application has in many cases enabled the board of supervisors to make better decisions and to make them more promptly. Mr. Cox, because of his attention to detail, has made numerous logical, pertinent suggestions encouraging an applicant to make changes to a proposal to be more in line with the ideals of the citizens of our county as stated in our Comprehensive Plan. If your hope is that Powhatan County can remain rural in the midst of the untamed commercial and residential sprawl of Henrico and Chesterfield counties, vote for Bill Cox. If your hope is that Route 60 in Powhatan will not mirror Route 60 in Chesterfield, vote for Bill Cox. If you want a true watchdog, someone who will research and monitor applications, actively attempt to improve applications, and inform the citizens of our county, vote for Bill Cox. Mr. Cox's knowledge of the complexities governing our county and his understanding of the wishes and hopes of the people of Powhatan are exemplary. Powhatan County desperately needs someone of his caliber on the board of supervisors. Constance Kennon Harriss Powhatan County

Dear Editor, We support Mike Asip for Delegate in Virginia’s 65th House District. We’re voting for Mr. Asip because he will work hard to pass legislation that fosters the creation of good jobs. For example, Mike supports giving localities the ability to provide tax incentives to small businesses in rural Virginia to encourage economic growth. Mr. Asip believes in investment in infrastructure, such as broadband. Mike wants to help develop public-private broadband partnerships with local, state, and federal investments. Broadband access is needed to help expand employment opportunities in our region. Mike Asip believes that for professions where the need is critical, such as teaching and psychiatric nursing, the Commonwealth should forgive student loans. He supports community college workforce and internship programs. Mike understands that our veterans should be given the resources they need to transition successfully into the civilian workforce. If we want to support job growth in our region, we need Mike Asip in the House of Delegates. Bill and Ellen Smyth Powhatan County

Resident says Asip has skills, experience to be delegate Dear Editor, Next month we face many choices as we fill out our ballots on Election Day. One of those decisions will be particularly easy for me to make. I support Mike Asip for Delegate in the 65th House District. Mike has spent his entire career, and now his retirement, in service to schoolchildren and their families. As a parent of a school-age child, this experience and knowledge means that I know Mike will advocate for my family. He’s particularly attuned to the financial hardships being faced by our public schools and school teachers. He believes that we need to increase teacher pay to

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ensure we hire and retain the best educators for our children. He also supports a tax credit for teachers who use personal funds to buy instructional materials. Incumbent Delegate Lee Ware voted against House Bill 624 that would have allowed this limited tax credit. Mike understands the pressures on middle-class and rural families and his priorities include ensuring a living wage and supporting investment in job-creating infrastructure such as rural broadband access. In order for our children and our businesses to be successful and competitive we need access to reliable internet in all parts of our district. He also supports certain incentives for rural small business creation and expansion. Big corporations shouldn’t be the only businesses benefiting from tax relief. His opponent, Delegate Ware, voted against the rural economic development bill in committee. For me, the choice is clear. Mike Asip has the skills, experience and, most importantly, the desire to always do the right thing for his fellow Virginians by serving as our next Delegate for the 65th District. I will proudly vote for him on November 5th. Alicia M. Amos Powhatan County

Colleague points to positive changes made by Nunnally Dear Editor, I am writing to encourage your readers to re-elect Brad Nunnally for sheriff on November 5, 2019. As the deputy commonwealth’s attorney for the County of Powhatan, I have had the privilege of working closely with Brad and the sheriff’s office for the past four years. In that time I can attest that Brad has instituted substantial changes that have not only saved taxpayers money but have made Powhatan a safer place to live and work. For example, almost immediately upon taking office, Brad reduced the number of administrative positions. Not only did this cut some of the red tape, but it also allowed Brad to increase the number of deputies on the road, in the schools, and in the Criminal Investigations Division. All of this was see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Former middle school renamed Pocahontas Landmark Center By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Powhatan County School Board has officially decided to rename the former Pocahontas Middle School as Pocahontas Landmark Center. During the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the members voted unanimously to approve the new name change, wanting to move forward on a moniker that would both honor the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and incorporate the various entities that will be housed there in the future. One thing was clear from the discussion at this meeting and in past meetings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the name Pocahontas isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere. In one way or another, all of the board members stated that the only question for them regarding the new name was deciding what came after Pocahontas. The middle school, which closed when Powhatan Middle School opened, will serve as the future site of the school administration office as well as housing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and recreation department, the Christmas Mother programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters, and other potential tenants. When the board last discussed the renaming at its meeting on Sept. 10, staff had recommended Pocahontas Landmark Complex as a potential new name. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pocahontasâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landmarkâ&#x20AC;? were nods to the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past serving the black students of Powhatan. The county established Powhatan Training School nearby in 1931 and built a brick high school for black students on the

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done at no additional expense to taxpayers. Brad has also worked closely with my office to help launch the Powhatan Multi-jurisdictional Grand Jury. The grand jury is a powerful investigative tool that grants the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office authority to cross jurisdictional boundaries while investigating cases, including bringing indictments and subpoenaing witnesses and documents from anywhere in the state. Prior to having this resource, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authority ended at the county line, making it more difficult to investigate cases that span multiple jurisdictions such as drug dealing, financial crimes, and computer crimes. Under Bradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office has also develop a child sexual exploitation and internet crime unit that ensures the successful prosecution of

current site in 1937, according to the historical marker placed in front of the school in 2015. That building was named Pocahontas High School in 1941 and Pocahontas Middle School in 1969, when county schools were desegregated. Meanwhile, using â&#x20AC;&#x153;Complexâ&#x20AC;? in the new name was meant to point to the variety of groups that would be using the campus moving forward, Jones said. At the board's request, staff consulted with community members who have been involved with the repurposing of Pocahontas Middle School since the original committee work several years ago, said Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent. They confirmed that as long as Pocahontas was prominent in the title of the new facility they were happy. When the name came up again on Oct. 8, along with the much simpler Pocahontas Administration, Pocahontas Landmark Complex was still being considered and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have strong opposition. However, when Jim Kunka, who represents District 2, suggested replacing the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;complexâ&#x20AC;? with â&#x20AC;&#x153;center,â&#x20AC;? several of the board members expressed support. The board acknowledged that the building is likely to be referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old middle schoolâ&#x20AC;? for awhile because so many people attended the educational institution or had children who went there. But going forward, they want signage and a message that clearly states the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new purposes. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

internet child predators targeting our children and our schools. All of this looks incredibly good on paper, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just look good, these changes have had real world impacts on the county and its citizens. For example, criminal arrests are up 16 percent. This includes the most serious offenses such as drug offenses, which are up 32 percent and DUI offenses which are up 44 percent. Breaking and enterings into our homes are down 30 percent and destruction of our property is down 25 percent. In fact, the Virginia State Police has determined that Powhatan County has the fourth lowest crime rate in the state. This is an incredible accomplishment considering we are so close to major urban populations such as Henrico, Richmond City, and Chesterfield County. It is my opinion that none of this would have been possible without the fine work of the men and women of the Powhatan Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office as led by Brad.

Powhatan suspends all open burning due to dry conditions Contributed Report In light of the atmospheric conditions and the extended period of dry weather locally, there is a heightened risk associated with open burning. Accordingly, effective immediately, the Powhatan County Fire Marshal hereby prohibits all open burning in Powhatan County, suspends all previously issued open burning permits, and suspends the issuance of any new burn permits. This prohibition is in effect until the atmospheric and dry conditions abate sufficiently to decrease the heightened risk. Open burning permits that have been suspended may be extended for the period of time that the suspension is in effect. The only burning

The simple fact is that since Brad Nunnallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election four years ago, Powhatan has become a safer place to live and work. Based on his accomplishments, I believe he deserves to be reelected and I sincerely hope you will join me in voting for Brad Nunnally for sheriff on Nov. 5, 2019. Rob Cerullo Powhatan County

Voter wants change, not more of same Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to my fellow residents of Powhatan to encourage them to look carefully at Mike Asip, local candidate running for Delegate of VA65, and if you can, give him your support. Mike is running against Lee Ware, a man who has been in the House of Delegates since 1997. Mr. Ware has, in effect, become something of a fixture at the Statehouse, essentially embedded and usually uncontested. As such he has become accustomed to being re-elected, presuming that he does not need to earn your vote. Mike is running to give voters an option: do we keep the same old, status quo representation of Mr. Ware, or are voters ready to give a worthy challenger a fair and honest hearing on the issues that Powhatan voters most care about? Taxes, schools, housing, growth and development, job creation and training,

that is permitted during this prohibition is for governmental, firefighting, or military uses. Failure to comply with the open burning prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor. In taking this action, Powhatan County joins with its neighboring localities of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and Goochland counties, who have recently enacted similar burn bans. The county continues to be in regular contact with the Virginia Department of Forestry about existing conditions. The prohibition is in place until further notice. Citizens and businesses with questions about the open burning prohibition can contact Powhatan Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Fire and Rescue at 804-598-5646.

broadband and other infrastructure, health care, law enforcement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are just some of the pressing issues that confront us going forward. When looking at Mr. Wareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting record, one finds that none of these issues has been successfully tackled by him during his lengthy tenure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is, considering just how long he has held his office, disappointing to say the least. Mike has good, sensible ideas on all these issues. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working with and for people over his 38-year career as an educator, administrator, and advocate, and would bring both his passion and compassion to Richmond, coupled with a willingness to work with people of all political stripes to find practical solutions that address the many concerns we face. As a wiser man than I once said, repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. So ask yourself this: how well has Mr. Ware really come through for you in VA65? How has he improved your life or made things better for you and your family? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for a change; if you think VA65 can do better, indeed has to do better than simply rubber-stamping Mr. Ware back to the Statehouse again just to fill a seat and get nothing done, then Mike could use your vote. To find out more about Mike and where he stands on the issues and how he will get things done for you, please go to https://mikeasipfordelegate.org. William Howe Powhatan County

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ents and students. The calendar committee, which meets again on Oct. 24, is still reviewing the issue of the potential calendar change and will present the school board with draft calendars reflecting both pre- and postLabor Day start dates along with recommendations from them and superintendent Eric Jones, Omohundro said. She added that the calendars will take into account not only the basic school dates and impacts on student testing and extracurricular activities, but other considerations such as summer school, the school cleaning schedule, teacher development time, curriculum writing, and other planning issues.

Survey results Omohundro said last week that the survey garnered 1,564 responses from middle and high school students, parents and employees, which was a massive increase over the 90 to 158 calendar survey responses received in the last few years. “Clearly it is something that people are wanting to have input on,” Omohundro said. While the survey asked several questions, the heart of the issue was whether, based on the information provided by the division, the person taking the survey would consider changing the calendar to begin two weeks before Labor Day and ending two weeks earlier. Of the 1,564 responses received, 47 percent said yes, 37 percent said no, 13, percent said maybe, and 3 percent had another response. Omohundro pointed out that the survey received more than 350 written comments, which ran the gamut of responses. Some were simply opposed or in support of the idea. Others raised concerns about vacation, the impact of heat, extracurricular activities, college start times, part-time jobs, holiday breaks, and possible impacts on employee salaries. Comments questioned how much next summer would be shortened; worried about the lack of air conditioning on buses; asked to end the current school year a week early to compensate for an earlier start next year; advocated for year-round school; voiced concerns about disrupting planned summer vacations; asked for a schedule that aligns with surrounding counties for people who work in those districts; asked to consider a one-week early start date; said the division would be messing with families’ abilities to vacation with off-season rates; and questioned the list of benefits the division said an earlier start would bring.

Pros and cons During her presentation, Omohundro once again discussed the benefits the staff recognized for both pre- and post-Labor Day start dates. Some of the benefits for starting earlier included: first semester will end prior to winter break, minimizing multiple transitions after the holidays; dual enrollment calendar will align with PHS calendar; Advanced Placement students will receive two additional weeks of instruction prior to testing; end of school year will be two weeks earlier; not adding additional breaks during the school year; athletic seasons will more closely align with academic calendar; consistency with all contiguous divisions (except Chesterfield - pending their calendar decision); duration of uninterrupted time during first semester (prior to winter break) for stronger academic preparation; similar preparation time for regional and district arts/band competitions, and because 2020-2021 has the latest possible Labor Day, impact on summer break is minimized. The benefits of leaving the calendar the way it is included: maintains traditional calendar (since late 1980s); access to vacation discounts in late August; availability of established day care and camp programs; time to acclimate to athletics /

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haven’t been able to sustain it because of the cost. But Owen was going to make sure that the money was there that we had Legion Ball here in the county,” Williams said. Similar to one holding court, Walker was always the center of attention, D’Aguanno said. People who met him were drawn to “his wonderful personality, larger than life smile, and multitude of stories.” A few months after joining the post, D’Aguanno said Walker supported him while he was learning about becoming the adjutant. He talked about visiting the older man at his home and

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band during the month of August prior to starting academics; concerns about heat on buses and at recess; maintains the family traditions of vacations; lengthier summer vacation in 2020, and other large divisions (Richmond, Henrico, Hanover) are not starting early in 2020-2021.

Board comments The school board held a lengthy discussion about the proposed calendar change, with some still questioning it and others showing favorable leanings. Valarie Ayers, who represents District 3, pointed out that the Chesterfield County School Board is letting the newly elected members make the decision for the division about possibly making a change, which makes it difficult when wanting to know if Powhatan would be aligned with its neighbor. Rick Cole, District 1, said he was heartened by the high level of survey responses, which showed there will be people ecstatic and angry by the board’s decision no matter what they decide. But what it comes down to is “what we believe is best for the students. We will have to consider that as we go forward.” “It is change with a capital C and we always tend to hesitate with change. I will be interested to see what the calendar committee recommends after their next meeting,” he said. Jim Kunka, District 2, said he was surprised that the responses seemed about 5050 divided on the issue. He saw valid reasons both ways but thought some of the adjustments that would be made in the private sector – with daycare, camps, etc., – will work themselves out. He agreed the decision is about what is best for students academically. Kim Hymel, District 5, said she has not spoken with anyone in her district that was for the earlier start date. Many felt this is being “pushed on them so quickly,” she said, adding she still doesn’t see the need for the change. She also pointed out that many felt the survey was one-sided. Jones explained that since the alternative to change means simply staying the same, staff put more emphasis on the impacts of changing and the reasons for it. “Keeping the status quo, the potential benefits are you keep things as they are, so we didn’t feel the need to list all of those in the survey because people know what they currently do. The question that we thought people would have is why are we even considering this, what are the potential benefits,” Jones said. A good deal of the discussion revolved around the time around the winter break, including issues such as potentially eliminating mid-term exams at the high school to gain back instruction time and how the two semesters would be divided up. If eliminating the exams is one of the reasons, the division needs to be clear that is what it is doing, Hymel said. Cole pointed out that the days before winter break aren’t always the most productive, and there is another adjustment period when school starts back up again in the new year. Having a clean break between the semesters, with the fall semester ending before the break, could reclaim some of that time. When Hymel continued to press about the reasons for changing, Jones said the extra two weeks of instruction before standardized testing and other assessments are the main reason so many lobbied to have the autonomy to make this change. “Two-thirds of the school divisions in the state have a pre-Labor Day start,” he said. Chairman Joe Walters, District 4, agreed the General Assembly made the right decision in letting school divisions choose their own start dates but added that it is now up to Powhatan’s board to make a decision about what is best for the county. He added that he is interested to hear the calendar committee’s recommendation and continued input from the community. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

never wanting the visits to end. “He left me smiling, appreciating life at all times. I pray that I can follow in his footsteps,” he said. “Owen was a great man, great mentor, great father, great grandfather, great American and a very honorable man. God has taken a great friend from me and I pray to see him again one day.” Owen R. Walker is survived by his daughters, Gwen Bates (Steve), Carole Walker, Jill Fields, Adele Walker-Blue (Bob); sister, Elinor Lindsey; brother, Leonard Walker, and seven grandchildren. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

Delegate Lee Ware

Helping Businesses and Employees Thrive in Virginia’s Diversified Economy We citizens of the 65th District are privileged to be represented by a legislator who has a large role in shaping Virginia’s tax and related policies of immense importance to employers and employees alike. As chairman of the Finance Committee in the House of Delegates, Delegate Lee Ware shepherds all tax- and revenue-related bills. As a senior member of the Commerce & Labor committee, he provides crucial leadership on bills that benefit businesses, workers, and taxpayers. As chairman of the Commission on Unemployment, he contributes to the fair administration of one of the state’s most important agencies for displaced employees. Delegate Ware is a senior member, too, of the Agriculture, Chesapeake, & Natural Resources committee—agriculture remaining, in our ‘high-tech’ era, the leading industry in Virginia. And, he serves on the Small Business and the Employee Retirement Security and Pension Reform commissions. And, he served as chairman of a joint House and Senate subcommittee on Wireless Communications which gave the initial boost to statewide efforts to expand broadband and other wireless services into Virginia’s rural counties. Much remains to be done, but Delegate Ware helped to spearhead the endeavor. For his legislative labors, he is endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and is highly rated by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to join us in reaffirming an outstanding legislator in November. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Lee Ware, Bill Edmunds, Treasurer

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Lonesome Dove to hold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heroes, Horses, Healingâ&#x20AC;?

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Keeping Veterans and their Families Safe: Preventive strategies to support the mental wellness of the veteran community; and Community Support for Veterans and their Families: Providing a safety net for the veteran community. Join us for: horseback riding (weather permitting, ages 16 and up, must wear close-toed shoes to ride); raffles every hour, and refreshments and snacks. Consider contributing to Lonesome Dove's donor drive: paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates); bottled water; used computers; old trophies, and used generators. Any questions can be directed to Robin Pentecost: rpentecost@goochlandva.us. Register at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/heroes-horses-and-healing-youare-mission-critical-tickets-70919926409.

Contributed Report Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heroes, Horses, and Healing: You are Mission Criticalâ&#x20AC;? to help connect veterans and their families with providers and teach providers how to be more culturally competent. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at Lonesome Dove, located at 6137 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139. The schedule will include a variety of topics: Round the Barn: Connect with your neighborhood partners who work with veterans, service members, and their families; Lock and Talk: Medication lock boxes and cable locks provided to veterans, service members, and their families; Stories of Healing and Horses: Lonesome Dove shares stories about equine therapy and serving veterans; CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Food pantry seeks donations for Thanksgiving meal packages

Lionel the Lion, a member of the Hands Toward Heaven Puppet and Children Ministries, hosted a Christmas in July party on July 27 for the Miracles of God Special Buddies at Graceland Baptist Church. Lionel and RC the dog greeted guests to include Buddy the ElfÂŽ, Mary the mother of Jesus and the little drummer boy. Even the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, made an appearance. Light snacks were provided, a puppet show entertained all attendees, and decorations of lights and a Christmas tree decked out with various snack cakes were part of the festivities. The afternoon culminated with a reading of the Christmas Story. Planning has already started for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas in July party set for July 25, 2020.

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Ballsville neighbors invited to connect Contributed Report

an neighbors, we are 25 minutes away from our closest emergency service. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get back to knowing each other. There will be live music, a table for the Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescue and JET program, face painters and other activities for the kids, free hot dogs and

Enough is Enough, Preserve VA is hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet Your Neighbor Eveningâ&#x20AC;? event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Ballsville Rescue Squad Building, 5901 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. Southwestern Powhat-

baked goods. If you would like to bring something to share, feel free, but it is not required. Just bring your chairs and relax. Organizers received confirmation that Glen Sturtevant, Karin Carmack and Bill Cox will attend for a fun and relaxing social evening of friends.

complete family dessert item. To ensure that every family gets the same identical meal packages, the food pantry is asking people to include all of the items in double bags (for strength) and mark each bag â&#x20AC;&#x153;Completeâ&#x20AC;? so that the volunteers know every item is in the bag. If it is not complete, leave it unmarked. Donations of $10 Food Lion gift cards or cash to purchase additional food are also appreciated. Make checks payable to the Powhatan Food Pantry and send them to Theresa Fields, treasurer, 1520 Swiftwood Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139. Drop off items at the food pantry, 2500 Batterson Road, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 21. Contact Patsy Goodwyn at 804-5984464 or patsygoodwyn@gmail.com.

The Powhatan Food Pantry is accepting donations for its Thanksgiving Complete Meal program to provide those in the community with a traditional holiday meal who may not otherwise be able to have one. The program serves about 300 people each month through the food pantry, so the need is great. The food pantry has a complete list of items it is asking to be donated, preferably with the entire meal provided. On the list is one 40-ounce can of yams or sweet potatoes; one 13-ounce box of mashed potatoes; one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce; two 15-ounce cans of corn; two 15-ounce cans of green vegetables; two 10-ounce cans of gravy; two 6-ounce packages of stuffing mix; one box of hot chocolate; one small box or jar of ice tea mix or tea bags, and one

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FG propels Cosby past Powhatan By Billy Fellin Correspondent

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Trevor Parker (7), seen throwing the ball vs. St. Michael, and Dom Falchi combined for 324 yards and 3 touchdowns rushing vs. Fishburne Academy in the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Knights’ 31-14 win.

BSH runs past Fishburne By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

AYNESBORO – Trevor Parker and Dom Falchi combined for 324 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground and the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Knights (44) barreled past hosting Fishburne Academy on an explosive second half to win 31-14 on Oct. 11. Parker, the quarterback, carried the ball 19 times for 180 yards and 2 scores while completing 2 passes on just 4 attempts for 20 yards. His 2-yard run into the end zone in the second half gave BSH the lead, and his 4-yard rushing TD capped a run of 24 points that put the visiting Knights in control of Friday night’s game. Falchi also had 19 carries and churned out 144 yards plus a 4-yard insurance score, bringing him up to seven consecutive games with at least one touchdown. Senior James Hawkins, enjoying a breakout performance in his first varsity high school football season as the Knights’ kicker, kept the first-half score tight on a 19-yard field

goal. Zach Miles, who moved from defensive tackle to defensive end midgame, enjoyed what was likely his best game of the season, ending up with two sacks and six additional tackles. Defensive end Khadeis Battle, who’s been on fire these past few games, was in on two tackles for a loss and three more tackles. “Really our defense has improved in the last couple of ball games,” said BSH head football coach Gary Brock. “We’re coming of age a little bit – and also the fact that we moved some people around a little bit changed some of our schemes…we feel pretty good about our guys now.” The Knights got off to a slow start as Fishburne led 6-3 at halftime, with Trey Tiano punching in a touchdown from 4 yards out. BSH did have its chances early on, but two promising drives were halted by turnovers. They initially marched the ball 60 yards down field, mostly on the ground, but a short pass by the Knights got tipped and fell into the hands of the home team in the red see BSH, pg. 4B

Powhatan’s defense gave the Cosby Titans all they could handle on Friday night. The Indians’ defensive unit held the Titans in check for most of the second half, including three pivotal drives where Cosby netted zero yards. But the final drive for the Titans - and the leg of kicker Kyle Lowe - proved to be the difference. Lowe split the uprights from 27 yards out as time expired to get his Titans the win in an 18-15 nailbiter. “I feel like we’ve done this five out of the six weeks,” Indians coach Mike Henderson said. “We wait until too late in the second half to start playing. We just don’t execute well on offense in the first half a lot of the time. We’re getting better. Our record is what it is.” Turnovers were an issue for the Indians during the game, but particularly in the first half as they put them in untenable situations against Cosby. On the first play of the game for Powhatan’s offense, after Cosby went up 3-0, the Titans’ defense picked off a pass and returned it inside the Indians’ 10 yard line. One play later, Cosby scored a touchdown to make it 9-0. Two drives later, after Lowe kicked another field see POWHATAN, pg. 4B

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Powhatan’s Isaac Trent (10) comes away from scoring a tying 2-point conversion in Friday’s game at Cosby.

Powhatan golfers compete in regionals Staff Report RUTHER GLEN - After recording their season-best nine-hole marks in the Region 4B South sub-regional in Petersburg, Powhatan junior Connor Voorhees and Powhatan sophomore Brandon Washburn took their talents to Mattaponi Springs Golf Club (18 holes, par 72), where they competed in the Region 4B FILE/POWHATAN TODAY main tournament on MonPowhatan’s Brandon Washburn drives the ball day, Oct. 7. Washburn batout of a sand bunker and towards the green tled in a playoff for the final early in the Oct. 1 Region 4B South sub-regional individual entry into the tournament. Washburn shot an 84 in the Oct. 7 state tournament after Region 4B main tournament.

shooting an 84, but he fell just short of qualifying for states with a loss in the playoff. “Though I’m disappointed he didn’t advance, I’m very happy that he got that experience as a sophomore,” Powhatan head golf coach Chris Leech said, noting how that experience is “going to help immensely down the road.” Voorhees wasn’t far behind, shooting an 87. “Getting to the region

shows both Connor and Brandon what they are capable of,” Leech said, “and also provides some inspiration for the rest of the team to improve their games so we can try to make it as a team.” Monacan won the Region 4B team championship over runner-up Patrick Henry, 299-329. Hanover’s Andrew Wilkinson medaled on a standout 6-under-par score of 66. FILE/POWHATAN TODAY

Powhatan’s Connor Voorhees putts the ball in the Region 4B South sub-regional. Voorhees shot an 87 in the Region 4B main tournament.

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Powhatan VB caps winning streak at 11 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN - Everyone on the team contributed to Powhatan Volleyball’s straight-sets victory (25-4, 25-9, 25-7) over George Wythe on Oct. 8, lifting the Indians to 12-1 on an 11th straight regular-season win. Bryson Amorese delivered 10 aces and served a 9-0 opening stretch, Kara Huber served 8 aces. Zoe Higley made 5 aces. Natalie Mueller rocketed 7 surefire kills across the net and McKenzie Goacher added 3 aces to 10 assists. Goacher, Higley and Nina Marsho - who’s been working her way back into the rotation after enduring an ankle injury earlier in the season - all showcased laserlike approaches to their serves, firing them like line drives across the net and picking up points in that fashion against the opposing team. Amorese also had a late ace scrape the top netting and drop onto the shallow floor on a similar serve. “It stays in my mind that that laser serve is in there - if we can ever work it in, we might need it

sometime, just say: ‘Hey, we’ve got to have that...right now, justgive-it-a-try type thing,” Powhatan coach Cindy Bryant said; she added of 5-foot-10 Marsho: “She has a really aggressive serve and she’s above it with her height, she gets above it really well.” Powhatan’s regular-season winning streak, however, would ultimately be capped at 11 matches on Oct. 10 as a surging Monacan Chiefs unit, coming off a 5-set win over James River on Oct. 8, played 5 more sets to get past the Indians 3-2 (14-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 9-15). “Just couldn’t find a consistent rhythm tonight...some great long rallies, but way too many unforced errors on our part that, in the end, allowed Monacan to come out on top,” Coach Bryant said Oct. 10. “I’ve been sensing that we were getting ‘comfortable’ in winning and that some of our work ethic was starting to wane. “Loss is a great teacher, so we will learn from it and come out stronger next week,” Coach Bryant said. Against Monacan, Natalie Mueller landed 4 aces in the loss and also double-doubled

with 12 kills and 12 digs while adding 3 blocks. Star Bryant led the team with 13 kills and added an assist, 4 digs and 4 blocks. Kenzie Urbine had an ace, 9 kills, 4 assists and 11 digs. Bryson Amorese made a kill, 35 assists and 9 digs. Coach Bryant also pointed to the notable play of sophomore Kendal McMullin in right back defense on Thursday night. “She has a strong team voice, and we’ve been trying to figure out where we can get her out there using that voice to help in our defensive scheme,” Coach Bryant said of McMullin. “She had a couple huge sideline digs.” Powhatan’s next two matches are at home. This Wednesday’s contest on Oct. 16 against James River will be Powhatan’s Pink Out night for breast cancer awareness. Thursday, Oct. 17 against Clover Hill will be Powhatan’s Senior Night. Both matches are slated to begin at 7 p.m. “We’re trying to improve some things, and our mental game is one of those things for sure,” Coach Bryant said on Oct. 8, noting that they had been working on some specific

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Nina Marsho (7) goes for a kill at the net in her Powhatan volleyball team’s Oct. 8 home game versus George Wythe while her teammates McKenzie Goacher (13), Kendal McMullin (20) and Natalie Mueller (right) look on.

plays that they would run if their passes are what the team is hoping to see. As they continue on, the Powhatan Indians continue to be stacked with players who can make plays. “We definitely have players vying for positions on the court - I love that,” Coach Bryant said. “I have girls texting me for extra reps after practice.”

She has girls trying to say: “I want on the court; how can I do that?” “And I love that - that’s healthy for a team that’s winning to have competition for court time,” Coach Bryant said. “We welcome that - it always stays nice. They’re nice about it, but they need to be working hard to get out there. It’s a competitive court.”

Powhatan FH takes on Rapids in shootouts By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – Head coach Stephanie Tyson tells her Powhatan Field Hockey players all the time that, when they are having a good day – when they are on – they can play with anyone and everyone in the Dominion District and be contenders. This past Wednesday night’s effort proved that point again. It wasn’t a win for the Indians in the scorebook, but they more than rebounded from a tough 4-0 setback the previous Monday against Monacan, taking James River all the way to shootouts – the fourth time Powhatan has gone that far beyond regulation this season alone – before falling just short in that stretch, in which the Rapids out-shot Powhatan 2-0 to secure a 2-1 win on Oct. 9. “We just need to have confidence in ourselves and each other and continue to work hard,” Tyson said. “We have a chance to do well the last three games of the season in the district and heading into regional

play.” Due to injuries and other adversities, Tyson said her team has not really been able to get into a good groove this entire season. “I don’t think we’ve played with the same starting lineup two weeks in a row,” Tyson said. “It seems like we always have to make adjustments for one reason or another.” But outside of their 4-0 loss to Monacan on the road, the Indians, through all the changes, have dominated four of their matches by six goals or more, and they’ve been in the mix in the rest of their contests, winning three of the four games that saw them compete in shootouts. Five of their six losses were by 2 goals or less. “This team has done an amazing job of adjusting and doing what we need them to do from game to game,” Tyson said. Powhatan on Wednesday fended off six first-half penalty corners earned by the visiting Rapids to lead 1-0, courtesy of an athletic shot landed by Mi-

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Powhatan’s Michala Taylor (left) contends for possession of the ball in the Indians’ Oct. 9, 2019 home field hockey match versus James River.

chala Taylor. The senior multisport standout crossed the ball and reversed the ball, going low as she sent the shot scooting across the ground, through an opposing player’s legs and into the goal. “That’s my move – I love it, I love to do it,” Taylor said. “It’s my favorite thing; it gets through goalies every time because they expect you to pull back and hit, so they’re prepared for the pullback and they start moving, and then it just leaves a lot of space open.” “Michala is a really fun player to watch,” Tyson said. “She is one of the most athletic kids I have ever coached and she has so much potential. She puts so much pressure on herself and we have been talking to her about the fact that this is her senior season and we want to see her succeed and have fun. “She finds a way to score in the big games and is a serious competitor. I am proud of her and cannot wait to see how this season unfolds for her.” Erin Barney and Joy Johnson both excelled at putting pressure on James River’s defense. Tyson said that Barney, a senior, “is having her best season ever.” “She plays hard every practice and game and makes things happen for us offensively,” Tyson said. “I am extremely proud of the way she has stepped up this year. She is quiet but leads with her effort and positive attitude. You will never hear her say anything negative or complain. It has been such a joy for me to watch her this season because she really is one of our most valuable seniors.” And Joy, as a sophomore, has been “making so much progress” according to her head coach.

“She also works hard every day and wants to learn the game. She is very coachable and wants to know what she can do to improve,” Tyson said. “Because of those things, she is really starting to catch on to the offense and has seen a ton more playing time. I am excited to continue to see her continue to grow as a player.” Powhatan’s defenders were like flippers in a pinball machine on Wednesday, continuously flipping the ball away from the goal and consistently warding off the visitors’ pressure. “Proud of them every game – everybody gives their all and fights a lot,” Taylor said. “Our defense has been so strong all season. Ella Weber is definitely the leader back there and we all have so much faith and confidence in her abilities. She is calm and steady, and that really helps when the opposing team is turning on the pressure,” Tyson said, adding of senior keeper Emily Stephenson: “I can’t say enough about Emily’s performance in goal this year. She continues to work hard and it is paying off. I am so proud of her and she has been mentally tough even when facing adversity. It has been so fun for me to watch. And to see her be successful is what it really is all about.” Tyson also praised the defensive play of sophomore Savanna Johnson against James River. “I was hard on her Monday after the loss to Monacan because I wanted her to put more pressure on the ball and be aggressive,” Tyson said. “She really stepped up and was a different player vs. JR. She had no varsity experience until halfway through the season when she

became a starter, and we really have asked a lot of her. She is quiet but so hard working and has improved more than anyone this year.” After Powhatan led first on Wednesday evening, James River bounced back six minutes into the second half on a goal notched by Lauren Phan to even-up the contest. The Rapids in regulation earned 11 corners to Powhatan’s 2, but the Indians weathered all 11, as well as a chain of corners earned by the Rapids in the 7-versus-7 overtime period – the first level after regulation – to ensure that the match reached shootouts. But the Rapids’ goalie made four big saves in the shootouts’ 1-versus-1 rounds - which feature five players from each team going head-to-head with the opposing team’s keeper - and James River’s Sara Hudson and Claire Kaskey made the decisive shots for the opposing team. Powhatan (7-6) plays at Manchester on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. before hosting Clover Hill – who beat the Indians 2-0 earlier in the season – on Powhatan’s Senior Night on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. “I think we are more than good enough to be a good challenger against them,” Taylor said. “We just have to work on positioning - we’ve got a new team this year, so knowing your position makes it easier to not have to go around like you’re in a pinball machine…you know where to go, you know where to run, we can get passes more smoothly – stuff like that so we’re not just pushing and pushing and pushing on our bodies, give some people a break and others a little more potential room to just let loose and fire it at the goal.”

Powhatan XC competes in Albemarle Invitational Staff Report EARLYSVILLE - Davis and Jackson Tester led Powhatan Cross Country in the Albemarle Invitational held this past weekend at Panorama Farms. Davis and Jackson recorded the fastest times for Powhatan as Davis delivered an 18:53.90 and Jackson ran a 19:13.30 in the varsity boys race, which featured 300 finishers and a 15:08.70 from first-place

runner Carlos Shultz of Loudoun Valley. More finishers for Powhatan were Jack Connelly (20:48.70), Stevie Bigham (21:29.20), Erik Glanden (24:32.80), Brodie Glanden (25:27.00) and Liam Clancy (26:26.20). Powhatan captain Gavin Timmons, recovering from an IT injury, did not race on Saturday. Cole Whiting, coming back off of a month of foot rehabilitation (soccer injury), had Powhatan’s fastest

time in the JV boys race with a 19:23.30. Palmer Johnson was not far behind on a 19:31.50. More finishers in the JV race were Grant Woodard (20:15.90), Joshua Holland (20:26.00), Anthony Cavedo (20:34.10), senior Gabe Kerns (21:09.30) and Brayden Hamilton (23:00.20). Freshman Rebecca Ray led Powhatan in the varsity girls race with a 22:11.40. More finishers for Powhatan were Alyssa Gorman

(23:13.80), Lucy Redlich (23:54.10), Virginia Bird (24:30.40), captain Alexis Elzey (24:32.80), Audrey Lennon (25:33.20), Sophie Dolan (25:44.10) and Raquel Iga (25:58.90). Board Run’s Ellie Desmond was the first-place runner with a 17:56.50. Powhatan’s finshers in the JV girls race were Katharina Ernst (24:26.30), CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Chloe Grell (25:38.70), Powhatan’s Virginia Bird finishes the Cassie Murray (27:46.60) girls varsity race at Panorama Farms. and Carly Dolan (28:06.10).

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OCT. 18

NHRA College Football College Football: Ohio State at Northwestern. (N) (Live) Å College Football: Pittsburgh at Syracuse. (N) (Live) Boxing Wheel Jeopardy House Fresh20/20 (N) (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly Hawaii Five-0 Å Magnum P.I. Å Blue Bloods (N) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) News First Spo DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Blacklist Å Dateline NBC (N) (In Stereo) Å News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man David’s Holi-YAYS (N) (Live) Å Isaac Mizrahi Live! Dyson Airwrap DaretoShareBeauty PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover Great Performances (N) (In Stereo) Å Amanpour-Co America The Café Antique Roadshow Downton Abbey R. PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Bones (In Stereo) NBA Preseason Basketball: Pelicans at Knicks Open Court Å Knight MLB on Deck Å MLB Baseball: Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals. (Live) Å MLB Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 10.18.19” (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Two Men Two Men ››› “Grease” (1978, Musical) John Travolta. Å ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987) South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk The Comedy Central Roast Stand-Up Stand-Up Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush “A New Rush Begins” Å River of No Return Island Medium Long Island Long Island Medium “A Spirit Returns” Long Lost Family The Aquarium Å Crikey... Irwins Secret Life-Zoo The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) ››‡ “Scream 3” (2000, Horror) David Arquette. The 700 Club Å ››› “Scream 2” (1997) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Transatlantic” “All Monsters Attack” (1969) “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” (1971) “Godzilla-Gigan” “October Kiss” Good Witch Å Golden Golden Golden Golden King King ›› “Stepmom” (1998, Drama) Julia Roberts. Å “My Best Friend’s” Carib Carib Dream Dream You Get Dream Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners “Boyz N the Hood” ››› “New Jack City” (1991) Wesley Snipes. Å Martin Martin Martin “Boo! A Ma” › “Jason X” (2002, Horror) Lexa Doig. Van Helsing Å Futurama Futurama “Friday the 13th” ›› “Friday the 13th” (1980, Horror) Å ›‡ “Friday the 13th, Part 2” (1981) Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Cheerleaders ›› “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009) Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens (N) In Search Of Å Ancient Aliens

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OCT. 19

Post Drag Racing WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) Å College Football College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) College Football: Tennessee at Alabama. (N) (Live) Football College Football: Michigan at Penn State. (N) (Live) Å News Secre Bensin Carbon Bob Bob FBI “Appearances” 48 Hours (In Stereo) News World’s Football Extra The Masked Singer The Masked Singer News Mod Fam Beat Shazam 12 News Paid Prg. The Voice Å Dateline NBC Å Saturday Night Live News SNL Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Dog Dog Gift Guide (N) (Live) Duraﬂame Heaters Shawn Saves Christmas (N) (Live) Å Lawrence Welk Call Home Murder Midsomer Murders Blue Song of Mountains Wild Metropolis (N) Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) POV (N) (In Stereo) Å ArtScene Van Jones CNN Newsroom ››› “RBG” (2018) Ruth Bader Ginsburg. United Shades Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Greg Gutfeld Watters’ World Å “Red 2” (2013) ››‡ “The Magniﬁcent Seven” (2016) Denzel Washington. Treadstone “Batman Begins” ›››› “The Dark Knight” (2008, Action) Christian Bale. Å (DVS) Suicide “Intelligence” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Jokers Jokers Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 10.19.19” (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ››‡ “The Sandlot” ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks. Å Goonies Friends Friends Friends Friends ›› “50 First Dates” (2004) Å “Wedding Crash” Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “River, Rain and Jealousy” (In Stereo) Å 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days 90 Day: Other 90 Day Fiancé Crikey! Crikey... Irwins Pit Bulls-Parole Amanda-Res. Amanda-Res. ›››‡ “Ghostbusters” (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray. Ghost II ››‡ “Hocus Pocus” (1993) Bette Midler. Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “McLintock!” (1963) ›››› “Pather Panchali” (1955, Drama) ››› “The River” (1951) Nora Swinburne. “Love, Order” “Good Witch: Curse From a Rose” Å Christmas: “Harvest Love” “Stepmom” (1998) “Patsy & Loretta” (2019) Megan Hilty. “I Am Somebody’s Child” Fixer Upper Love It or List It Love It or List It House Hunters Love It or List It Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Baking ›› “The Wedding Ringer” (2015) Kevin Hart. “Welcome Home Roscoe” ›‡ “Blue Streak” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) “Critters Attack!” (2019, Comedy) Å Futurama Futurama “The Shining” Å ›› “Christine” (1983) Keith Gordon. Å ››‡ “Pet Sematary” (1989) Dale Midkiff. Movie Å ››‡ “The Princess Diaries” (2001) Julie Andrews. “Princess Diar. 2” UFO’s: Secret: In Search Of (N) Å

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Pregame MLB Baseball: New York Yankees at Houston Astros. (Live) MLB on FS1 Postgame (Live) SportsCenter (Live) SportCtr MLS Soccer: LA Galaxy at Minnesota United FC. SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos Darndest Things Shark Tank (N) The Rookie (N) News NCIS: LA 60 Minutes (N) Å God Friended Me NCIS: Los Angeles Madam Secretary News Elmntry Football The OT Simpson Bless Burgers Fam Guy News America This Week ROH Football Night NFL Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys. (N) (In Stereo Live) News Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Married Married philosophy - beauty (N) (Live) Å Fitbit Versa Gift Guide (N) (Live) Å Downton Abbey Durrells in Corfu Poldark-Master Press-Masterpc Hidden Britain Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop: Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop: Secrets-London: CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Declassiﬁed This Is Life This Is Life Kasie DC (N) Å Headliners Å To Be Announced Dateline Extra Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Fox News Sunday Watters’ World Å Revolution Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mr. Robot (N) Treadstone “Batman v Sup” ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot. Å (DVS) “Rush Hour” (1998) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Jokers Monster ›› “We’re the Millers” (2013, Comedy) Live PD: Wanted ››› “Salt” (2010) ›››‡ “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016, War) Andrew Garﬁeld. Å “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” ›››‡ “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Å ›‡ “The Waterboy” (1998, Comedy) › “Jack and Jill” ›› “50 First Dates” (2004) Å Alaska Last Frontier River of No Return Why We Hate Å Last Frontier 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (N) Unexpected (N) 90 Day Fiancé Lone Star Law Å Lone Star Law Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law Å Lone Star Law Hocus ››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” (2012, Children’s) Å ››‡ “The Addams Family” (1991) Å King King King King King King Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Thats Entert.” “Here Come the Nelsons” “Sweetheart of the Campus” Nelson: Nelson: “A Harvest Wedding” (2017) Jill Wagner. “Paris, Wine & Romance” (2019) Å Golden Golden “The College” “Patsy & Loretta: Special Edition” Å “Santa’s Boots” (2018) Megan Hilty. Å Good Bones Å Beach Hunters Å Caribbean Life Å Hawaii Hunters (N) Mexico Mexico Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Halloween Wars (N) Gingerbread Halloween Baking “Wedding Ring” ››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” (2008) Martin Martin Martin “Harry Potter-Phoenix” ››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) Daniel Radcliffe. The Walking Dead The Walking Dead The Walking Dead Talking Dead Å The Walking Dead “Where the Heart Is” (2000) ››‡ “Me Before You” (2016) Emilia Clarke. Å “Where Heart Is” American Pickers American Pickers: Bonus Buys “Surprise Picks” (N) (In Stereo) Å

The Herd with Colin Cowherd Lines NFL Live Varied GMA3: Strahan General Hosp. Young Bold The Talk Amer 25 Maury Days of Lives Kelly Clarkson Heat of Night JAG Varied Programs Splash Molly Go Arthur Tiger Pink Se Splash CNN Right Now CNN Newsroom MSNBC MSNBC Live The Exchange Power Lunch Outnumbered Daily Brieﬁng Law & Order Law & Order Varied Programs Friends Friends Friends Friends Varied Programs Bar Rescue Mom Mom Varied Programs Varied Programs Dr. Pimple Gypsy Wedding Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole Movie Varied Programs Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Movie Movie Varied Programs Movie Movie King King King King Varied Programs Pioneer Pioneer Varied Programs Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Reba Reba Reba Reba Varied Programs

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OCT. 21

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NHRA Drag Racing: AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. Å One Crazy Night Seaver (In Stereo) Monday Night NFL Football: New England Patriots at New York Jets. (Live) SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy Dancing With the Stars “Week 6” Å The Good Doctor News Kimmel News Holly Neighbor Bob All Rise (In Stereo) Bull (In Stereo) Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang 9-1-1 “Rage” (N) Prodigal Son (N) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Voice “The Battles, Part 3” (N) Å Bluff City Law (N) News J. Fallon M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H PM Style With Amy Stran (N) (Live) Å LOGO by Lori Gift Favorites PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Retro Report POV “Blowin’ Up” (In Stereo) Aman Craft in America Art in the 21st Art in the 21st Roadtrip-Next: PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour American Greed American Greed American Greed American Greed American Greed The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Chicago P.D. WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å The Purge Å Bat v ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot. Å (DVS) “Huntsman War” Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American American Conan Jokers Live PD Live PD Live PD Live PD Live Rescue “Live Rescue -- 10.21.19” Live PD: Wanted Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Lights Street-Memphis Street-Memphis Street Outlaws “Let Them Eat Crow” (N) Street-Memphis 90 Day: Other 90 Day: Other 90 Day: Other 90 Day: Other The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans: Arctic Refuge (Sea The Last Alaskans: Arctic Refuge (Sea “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) ››› “Goosebumps” (2015, Fantasy) Jack Black. The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Devil-Webster” “The Story of Louis Pasteur” ›››› “The Life of Emile Zola” (1937) Paul Muni. “Falling for You” American Humane Hero Dog Awards: The Love of: Golden Golden “Nanny-Christ” “Snowed Inn Christmas” (2017) Å “Christmas Lost and Found” (2018) Å Good Bones Å Good Bones Å Rock the Block (N) One/Kind Hunters Hunters Hunt Intl Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Cake-Off Gingerbread ››› “South Central” (1992, Drama) Glenn Plummer. ››‡ “Poetic Justice” (1993) Å “Harry Potter and Half-Blood” ››‡ “Annabelle: Creation” (2017, Horror) Å Futurama Futurama ››› “Independence Day” (1996) Å ››› “Independence Day” (1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith. Last Man Last Man ››‡ “Tower Heist” (2011, Comedy) Ben Stiller. ››‡ “Tower Heist” (2011) American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers Pawn Stars (N) Pawn Stars

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MLB Pregame MLB Baseball: Houston Astros at New York Yankees. (Live) MLB Postgame SportsCenter (Live) CFB 150 Football College Football: UCLA at Stanford. (N) (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Grey’s Anatomy (N) Million Little Away-Murder News Kimmel News Holly Sheldon Unicorn Mom (N) Carol’s Evil “Rose390” (N) News Colbert Big Bang Pregame NFL Football: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos. (N) (In Stereo Live) News ET Inside Super Harmony Good Sunny Law & Order: SVU News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Christmas Decor David’s Down-Home Christmas (N) (Live) Holidays With Shawn (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Currents Art Secrets of Dead Hidden Britain Amanpour-Co Untamed Wine Native America Retro Report Retro Report PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Temptation Island Chrisley Chrisley “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) Chasing the Cure “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Chasing the Cure Big Bang Big Bang Conan Jokers Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 10.17.19” (In Stereo) Live PD: Wanted Live PD: Rewind Two Men Two Men ››› “Top Gun” (1986, Action) Tom Cruise. Å ››› “Top Gun” (1986, Action) Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Lights Last Frontier Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed (N) (In Stereo) Å 90 Day Fiancé 40-Year-Old: Don’t Age: Schizophrenic: Schizophrenic: River Monsters River Monsters “Lair of Giants” Å River Monsters River Monsters “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” The 700 Club Å ›› “Scooby-Doo” (2002, Children’s) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King ›››‡ “The Haunting” (1963, Horror) ››› “Easy Living” ›››‡ “The Uninvited” (1944, Horror) “Pumpkin Pie” “Good Witch: Spellbound” (2017) Å Golden Golden Golden Golden King King ››› “Magic Mike” (2012) Channing Tatum. Å “The Good Mistress” (2014) Flip Flip Flip Flip Flip Flip Hunters Hunt Intl Selling Hunters Halloween Wars Halloween Wars Halloween Cake-Off Beat Beat Beat Beat “Diary of Mad” 2019 BET Awards: Martin “Joy Ride” (2001) ›› “Boo! A Madea Halloween” (2016) Tyler Perry. “I Know What You Did Last” ›‡ “Ghost Ship” (2002, Horror) Å ››‡ “The Crazies” ›‡ “Thirteen Ghosts” (2001, Horror) Last Man Last Man ››‡ “Tower Heist” (2011, Comedy) Ben Stiller. ››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å American Pickers American Pickers American Pick. American Pickers American Pickers

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OCT. 16

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Pregame NFL PBC Collection WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Å MLB Postgame CFP Rankings American Game E:60 (N) Series of Poker SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Pumpkin: Toy mixed- black-ish Emergence (N) News Kimmel News Holly NCIS (N) (In Stereo) FBI “Crossroads” NCIS: New Orleans News Colbert Big Bang Pregame 2019 World Series: Game 1: Teams TBA. (In Stereo Live) Å News DailyMail ET Inside The Voice (N) Å This Is Us (N) Å New Amsterdam News J. Fallon ››‡ “Godzilla” (2014) Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Å ››‡ “Godzilla” (2014) Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Å FITNATION Slimline Shoe Shopping With Jane (N) (Live) Å Shawn’s Beauty Secrets (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Finding Your Roots Retro Report Frontline (In Stereo) Amanpour-Co Travel Appear.: Call Home Unforgotten on Masterpiece ArtScene PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Profit Å The Profit Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU The Purge (N) Å Treadstone (N) Law & Order: SVU NBA Pregame Å NBA Basketball: Pelicans at Raptors NBA Basketball Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Misery Misery Conan Misery The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48: Tulsa The First 48 Å ›››‡ “Creed” (2015, Drama) Michael B. Jordan. Å Ink Master Grudge Fittest Couples Office Office Office Office Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Jefferies Daily Lights Bering Sea Gold Bering Sea Gold Bering Sea Gold Escobar’s Millions Bering Sea Gold Outdaughtered (N) Outdaughtered Counting On Outdaughtered Å Outdaughtered North Woods Law North Woods Law: Uncuffed (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Å “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” The 700 Club Å ›› “Scooby-Doo” (2002, Children’s) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King Parade of Comedy ›› “The Last Dragon” (1985) Taimak. ›››‡ “Lady Sings the Blues” (1972) “Good Witch” “Falling for Vermont” (2017, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden “Heaven Sent” “Hometown Christmas” (2018, Romance) “Santa’s Boots” (2018) Megan Hilty. Å Fixer Upper Å Fixer Upper Fixer to Fabulous Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped (N) Å Chopped Å Chopped Å “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” ››‡ “The Family That Preys” (2008, Drama) Kathy Bates. “Annabelle: Cre” “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” (2013) ›› “Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) Å “Carrie” (1976) ››‡ “Trick ’r Treat” (2007, Horror) Å ›› “Silver Bullet” (1985) Gary Busey. Last Man Last Man ›› “Where the Heart Is” (2000) Natalie Portman. Å “Where Heart Is” The Curse of Oak Island: The Top 25: The Curse of Oak Island: The Top: Curse of Oak:

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Youth teams reflect growth of LAX in county By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN - Assembling a chain of passes with 2:22 remaining, Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th/8th grade lacrosse players worked together to send the ball flying downfield. Their teamwork was rewarded. Luca Blevins finished off their collective efforts by flinging the ball against the netting for his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th goal in Game 1 of 2 versus opponents from the Chesterfield Youth League. Several of those players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now around 14 years of age - have been playing together under head coach Matt Leynes since they were 8 and 9 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a family, they stick with each other and they play as a team and they operate as a team,â&#x20AC;? Leynes said. Together, those players delivered a dominant pair of showings for Powhatan on Saturday, routing two different CYL teams, 10-3 and 12-4, to cap the final games of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall lacrosse season at the Administration Building Field in Powhatan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good day for Powhatan Lacrosseâ&#x20AC;Śthe young men of Powhatan Lacrosse played hard today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they also delivered results, played through adversity, played several different positions and played through pain a lot of times,â&#x20AC;? Leynes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the young men, when they struggled at timesâ&#x20AC;Śwhen it was time to play the game, they finished, and the second half of the second game showed our resilience and the talent of our team.â&#x20AC;? Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade teams also played against CYL teams on Saturday, with Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5th/6th graders also taking on two different teams in back-to-back contests. While the results of the day featuring the younger teams favored the CYL groups, a teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success can also be measured by how much growth and progress the coaches see from their players over the course of the season. And since Day 1, head 5th/6th grade team coach Kent Carson has seen â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 percent growthâ&#x20AC;? from his players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting ground balls, passing and catching, or trying to play offense and defense â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and head 3th/4th grade team coach James Lane said his players â&#x20AC;&#x153;have grown a ton.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the great age to bring kids inâ&#x20AC;Śgive them the experience, let â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em fall in love with the game and teach them the fundamentals so they contribute in the older age groups,â&#x20AC;? Coach Lane said. Of his unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which also includes some 1st graders who play on the team as there is a 1st/2nd age group but not a 1st/2nd grade team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lane added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got tough kids. Most of our kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over half of them, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have never played lacrosse before, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re picking up the sport, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning the fundamentals, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great group of kids to work with.â&#x20AC;? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to compete, Lane said, noting how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won about half of their games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to play those kids that have played lacrosse longer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger,â&#x20AC;? Lane added of teams like the ones from the CYL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;because it gives our kids a sense of what really good lacrosse looks likeâ&#x20AC;Ś something for us to aspire to.â&#x20AC;? Coach Carsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16-player 5th/6th grade team this season has featured 13 5th graders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in their first year of playing full-field with a little more contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and three returning 6th graders.

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Powhatan 5th/6th grade player Gavin Driscoll (31) works to reclaim possession of the ball in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home game.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of new kids that are trying to get used to running and passing and playing both sides of the field, substitutions, try and set up some plays for themâ&#x20AC;Śand teach them thatâ&#x20AC;Śitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a passing game, and that way you can set up your offense or your defense.â&#x20AC;? With the returners and players who have been in the program, Carson said they try and get them to be leaders, as well as remind them that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a team effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We share the ball every time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I remind them constantly we share the ball,â&#x20AC;? Carson said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and then try and teach the new kids: Hey, this is the correct way we either pick up a ground ball, pass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or what we do on a certain set, or how we pick players.â&#x20AC;? On the upper-end, Leynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7th and 8th graders, who improved to a 5-1 record after Saturday, are experienced in the game overall. They play on travel NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY teams, they practice at home and most of the team has even practiced at Coach Luca Blevins (9) reacts after scoring a goal for his 7th/8th grade team. Leynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house. They practice multiple times a week with the recreational team and then have practice with their respective travel teams. About half of the team has advanced to the next level of travel lacrosse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good thing,â&#x20AC;? Leynes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a really good thing from the start.â&#x20AC;? Purchase any new The future is bright, he added. John Deere â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some athletes on this 1 - 4 Series Compact Tractor team that can flat-out play the game,â&#x20AC;? and get a Leynes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of each and evFREE ATTACHMENT OF ery one of them.â&#x20AC;? YOUR CHOICE!* Retail Value* The youth teams are the foundation Rear Blade Landscape Rake Pallet Forks Plow Spreader Box Blade of a collective lacrosse program thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the rise in Powhatan, as the high school boys and girls varsity teams just this past spring enjoyed their best seasons to date with nine wins each. For more details, visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the youth playing JamesRiverEquipment.com/GetAttached the game, then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to have the program at the high school, and we want to see it continue to grow,â&#x20AC;? said ! " ! # $ ! # $ ! # $ ! # $ ! % $ ! % $ ! & '$ ! ( "!! &$ !! & $ !! & $ !! # $ !! # $ !! # $ !! % $ !! % '$ ) " $

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Annual hunting trip a longtime tradition Staff Reports

hunting equipment. The four driving up were scheduled to leave Monday morning, with their travels slated to take them through states including but not limited to Indiana, Missouri and Wyoming en route to Colorado. Their five-day hunt will be held Oct. 19-23; they are looking to return home on Saturday, Oct. 26. Going on the hunting trip are Axle Nixon, Ralph Lineweaver, Ray Avery IV, Brian Gregory, Caleb Shortridge, Gary Neal, Scott Thorpe and Elwood Yates Jr.

POWHATAN - A longtime tradition of fellowship first begun by retired Sheriff Shirley Reynolds in the mid1960s continues on, as eight men on a rainy Sunday afternoon loaded up their equipment at the home of Elwood Yates, Jr. in Powhatan prior to beginning their annual mule deer and elk hunting trip to Hayden, Colorado, at D&K Outfitting. The trip consists of four flying and four driving to take up the

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goal for Cosby to make it 12-0, Powhatan had another drive stopped immediately by a turnover as the ball hit the turf after a completed pass-andcatch and Cosby recovered the fumble. But despite having the ball at the Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 after the turnover, the Indians defense held strong and the Titans settled for a field goal and a 15-0 lead that would stand until halftime. In the second half, however, the Indiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense turned the tables on Cosby - and turned a turnover into a score to begin their comeback. Jaysun Carroll picked off Powell on a fourth down attempt by the Ti-

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tans on their first drive of the second half. Four plays later, Indians quarterback Hans Rehme ran it in from 33 yards out to make it 15-7. Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense stood tall throughout the game, but were especially effective on three consecutive Cosby possessions following Rehmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The defense played great the whole game,â&#x20AC;? Henderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played great every week. We need to do some more on offense to score points when we have the opportunity.â&#x20AC;? Cosby had three possessions, including one after a Powhatan fumble on a promising drive, in which the Indians defense held them to a net zero yards. Following the third of those - and helped by a defensive pass interference call on the Titans -

the Indians scored on a four-yard run by Isaac Trent. Trent then scored on the ensuing 2-point conversion to tie the game at 15-all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked hard on goal line offense this week,â&#x20AC;? Henderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put (Trent) in at tailback in the goal line offense. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of our best defensive players and we gave him a role on the offense. That looked good.â&#x20AC;? On Cosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next possession, a 30-yard strike from Powell to Matthew Channell got the Titans in good position, but the Indians defense shut down the Titans offense after that play, including stuffing Powell on a 4th-and-1 to turn the ball over on downs. Unfortunately for the Indians, the offense was unable to take advantage of this late-game drive as a short run and back-to-

back incompletions stalled the drive and forced Powhatan to punt. The last drive of the game belonged to the Titans and was helped along by a defensive pass interference call on the Indians. The Titans methodically moved down the field until Powell found Erick Smith all alone in the Powhatan secondary, a play that moved the ball to inside the Indiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10-yard-line. A run by Michael Bourne centered the kick and Lowe converted the game-winning field goal as time expired, following an attempt by the Indians to ice him with a timeout. Powhatan fell to 3-3 after the loss to the Titans. The Indians will host Monacan for its homecoming game on Friday.

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fensive linemen Battle, Miles and David Mann, all three of whom were providing the rushers with good blocking up front, Brock said. Later in the game, Fishburneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shawn Brogdon rolled out a 70yard kick return touchdown, but the Knights would match them on Chase Musselmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goalline rush. Hawkins added four successful PAT kicks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even his first tackle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to his 19-yard field goal for yet another consistent performance. Brock all year has been very complimentary of Hawkins, noting how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve â&#x20AC;&#x153;got one of the best kickers around.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been a force for us, done a great job; in the game yesterday, it was the same way,â&#x20AC;? Brock said Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do without him really. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just jumped inâ&#x20AC;Śheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good one, he really is.â&#x20AC;? Brock also noted how Ben Newton has â&#x20AC;&#x153;really, really respondedâ&#x20AC;? at middle linebacker and has been a big factor in the defense improving. Instead of keeping him on one side, the Knights put him in the middle, where his speed and range has been a boon to his team. Two games remain on the schedule for the Knights. Before their regular season game at Chincoteague on Friday, Nov. 1, they will play at Quantico this coming Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. The Knights are currently

ranked 6th in the VISAA Football Division III poll. The top four teams advance to the postseason, putting BSH in a mustwin situation the rest of the way forward. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need some help to advance in addition to winning their next two games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been through the teeth of our schedule at this particular point,â&#x20AC;? Brock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quantico is going to be formidable, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing Homecoming and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a big crowd and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be ready for that type thing. But I feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing better ball right now than what we have been in the past.â&#x20AC;? Everyone also seems to be healthy at this point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a good sign for the Knights going into their final regular-season matchups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in good shape physically,â&#x20AC;? Brock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our physical conditioning has helped us out tremendously I think this year where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to hang in there and stay with some of these teamsâ&#x20AC;Ś.when we took over in the second half [on Friday], again it was our conditioning that served us well. We just kept the ball and were grinding it out and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them get it back and that type-thing, and we hope to do the same thing here in the next two ball games.â&#x20AC;?

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Powhatan head middle school soccer coach Willie Miles talks to his players during the 2019 regular season.

Middle school soccer unbeaten through 15 matches Staff Reports POWHATAN – Powhatan’s middle school soccer team was unbeaten going into Monday’s

final regular-season match on the road, assembling a 13-0-2 record as of Sunday night, Oct. 13. Postseason play will begin for Powhatan on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 4:30

p.m. Powhatan, the number-one seed, is the home team. The winner of Thursday’s contest will move on to play for the championship on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Powhatan Middle School soccer players (from left, clockwise, in orange jerseys) Chase Connelly, Kenan Muminovic, Logan Thompson, Addison Wallace, Zach Kneessi and Sally Woodard all go after, possess or contend for the ball at different points of the 2019 regular season.

SCORES & SCHEDULES SCORES Friday, Oct. 4 Volleyball St. Catherine’s 3, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 0 Highlights (STC): Quinn Menger 34 assists, 7 digs, 2 blocks, Jessie Atkinson 12 digs, Claire Ellis 9 digs, ace, Jailah Channer 13 kills, 4 blocks, Elise Williamson 11 kills, 9 digs, 5 aces, Rian Sherod 10 kills, 2 blocks, 4 digs Monday, Oct. 7 Volleyball St. Catherine’s 3, Saint Gertrude 0 Highlights (STC): Quinn Menger 16 assists, block, ace, Jessie Atkinson 12 assists, 6 aces, 3 digs, Claire Ellis 11 digs, 4 aces, Elise Williamson 9 kills, 5 digs, 2 blocks, Jailah Channer 9 kills, 2 blocks, Campbell Wood

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PYAA Day: Tribe FB teams host Midlothian PHOTOS COURTESY ANJIE KAY

The Powhatan Warriors and Tribe youth football teams - including the 5-7 flag teams, the Minors, the Juniors and the Seniors teams - and the Powhatan youth cheer squads hosted the Midlothian Mustangs and the Jacobs Jaguars on PYAA Day held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot.

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Cheer team competes in district tournament PHOTOS BY KENNY MOORE/FOR THE POWHATAN TODAY

The Powhatan Competition Cheer team competed in the Dominion District tournament held Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at Monacan High School. Monacan won the tournament, with Cosby placing runner-up.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to §15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at its meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider and act upon the following requests: O-2019-34 (Case #19-05-CUP): HCE Powhatan Solar I (District #4: Powhatan Courthouse/ Mt. Zion) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a solar energy farm and related accessory uses within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district, per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The proposed use will be located on a portion of Tax Map Parcel #37-23B, which has frontage on the west side of State Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) at its intersection with Spoonbill Drive (private road). The subject property totals approximately 89.52 acres, with the proposed use located within a project area of approximately 45 acres. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. O-2019-35 (Case #19-07-CUP): The County of Powhatan (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/ Pineville/ Tobaccoville) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a telecommunications tower (up to 400 feet in height) within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #35-46B (1725 Cook Road), which consists of 62.43 acres. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Land Use Plan Map. O-2019-36 (Case #19-08-CUP): The County of Powhatan (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/ Flat Rock) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a telecommunications tower (up to 400 feet in height) within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #42-7G (2040 U.S. Route 60/ Anderson Highway), which consists of 7.01 acres. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Industrial (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Land Use Plan Map. O-2019-37 (Case #19-03-REZC): East West Communities (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #43-61, 43-64, and 43-64E and a portion of Tax Map Parcel #43-63 from Agricultural-10 (A-10) to Commerce Center Planned Development (CC-PD) and Village Residential Planned Development (VR-PD) and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 120.68 acres of land located on the north side of State Route 675 (Page Road) near its intersection with U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) adjacent to the Chesterﬁeld County line. Approximately 6.98 acres would be rezoned to CC-PD with proffered conditions and approximately 113.7 acres would be rezoned to VR-PD with proffered conditions (Maximum Density: 249 Dwelling Units/2.19 Dwelling Units Per Acre). Proffered conditions address a master plan of development, maximum density (up to 249 dwelling units), access and circulation (including improvements to U.S. Route 60), and building materials. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center, Village Residential, and Natural Conservation (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan, with maximum recommended residential densities in the Village Residential land use designation being four dwelling units per acre. O-2019-38 (Case #19-07-REZC): Stavemill II LLC (District #2: Powhatan Station/Graceland) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-7-1, 42-7-5, 42-7-6, 42-7-7, 42-7-9, and 42-7-R from General Commercial (C) (Ordinance #O-2018-38) (1.89 acres) and General Commercial (C) with proffered conditions (Case #03-15-REZC) (14.3 acres) to Commerce Center (CC) with proffered conditions (16.19 acres) and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 16.19 acres of land southeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway)/State Route 634 (Stavemill Road)/ State Route 1351 (Luck Stone Road). Proffered conditions address a conceptual plan, the provision of utilities, and access and circulation. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.

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All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in these hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Ofﬁce at (804)598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. Copies of the full text of the proposed ordinance and related documents may be examined in the County Administrator’s Ofﬁce in the Powhatan County Administration Building during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, located at 3834 Old Buckingham Road. LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN RHONDA ANN VANDENBURGH, Petitioner v. Case No. CL19000931-00 WILLIAM MICHAEL VANDENBURGH,

Respondent. ORDER The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant on the ground that, pursuant to Subsection 20-91 A (9)(a), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for one year. Upon consideration thereof, it appearing from Plaintiffs affidavit filed with Plaintiffs Motion, that, after using due diligence, Plaintiff is unable to ascertain the location of the Defendant: it is hereby ORDERED that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before November 4, 2019 to protect his interests herein. ENTERED: 11/SEPTEMBER/2019 S/PAUL W. CELLA, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Graham T. Jennings, Jr. PC 3810 Old Courthouse Tavern Lane Powhatan, VA. 23139 804-598-7912

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