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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 23
December 4, 2019
Powhatan supervisors vote 3-2 to adopt Second Amendment Sanctuary designation By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors recently decided in a split vote to pass a resolution declaring Powhatan a Second Amendment Sanctuary county. In front of a packed house during the board’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Village Building, the supervisors voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a resolution that vows opposition to potential bills being proposed for the next General Assembly session that supporters say would infringe on their Second Amendment rights. Chairwoman Angie Cabell, who represents District 3, Larry Nordvig, District 2, and Bill Melton, District 4, voted to pass a resolution brought forward
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Jean Gannon, the local Republican party chair, introduces an alternative resolution to the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors they later adopted in a 3-2 vote to accept a Second Amendment Sanctuary designation.
during the meeting by Jean Gannon, chairwoman of the Powhatan County Republican Committee. The resolution Gannon presented took a stronger stance than one the board was originally considering, which discussed the supervisors’ oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution without specifically seeking to adopt a Second Amendment Sanctuary designation. David Williams, District 1, and Carson Tucker, District 5, while both voicing support of the Second Amendment, voted against the resolution. They had asked the board to hold a workshop with Powhatan County Commonwealth’s Attorney Dickie Cox and Sheriff Brad Nunnally to help the board and the public understand what being a Second Amendment see VOTE, pg. 3
Local churches give thanks together as a community DOJ starts
investigation of racial discrimination By Laura McFarland Editor
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Passion Community Church, left, and Unity Community Church, right, both held Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 28 where they welcomed members of the community to celebrate together. See more photos Page 8.
POWHATAN – The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice recently informed the county that it has initiated an investigation into potential racial discrimination by the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors because of a 2018 decision to deny a rezon-
Powhatan Library offers a fun line-up to celebrate the season
Abigail Spanberger visits Free Clinic of Powhatan
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how Virginia’s participation in Medicaid Expansion led to some changes in the Free Clinic’s patient make-up. As more of the clinic’s existing patients were covered under Medicaid, the Free Clinic was able to increase the threshold of the patients it covers from 200 percent of the poverty level to 250 percent, she said. They also have expanded to helping people in Amelia, Cumberland, and a small section of Chesterfield counties. Moslow gave the example of an hourly construction worker who makes $16,000 and qualified for the Free Clinic’s services but had to work over-
Powhatan County Public Library is gearing up with an array of events and activities to celebrate the holiday season. To kick off the season, the library is hosting a community open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Stop by to share a special story time visit with Santa, enjoy delicious cookies and cocoa, and complete a craft or two. Be sure to check out the library’s holiday decorations, artfully arranged by the Teen Tuesday volunteers. PCPL’s Holiday Bingo will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Bingo is cohosted by the Powhatan Friends of the Library and everyone is welcome to play for fun prizes. Light refreshments and coffee will be served, courtesy of the Powhatan Friends of the Library. Players are welcome to bring their own lunch. Library for All Club will celebrate the season with a holiday party featuring a festive movie, craft, and snack
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During a visit to the Free Clinic of Powhatan, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger speaks with staff and volunteers to learn more about what they do.
By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, D7th, paid a visit to the Free Clinic of Powhatan last week as part of a two-day health carerelated tour in the region. Spanberger visited the clinic on Monday, Nov. 25 for a tour and a chance to talk to staff and volunteers about how they help people in Powhatan County and beyond who otherwise couldn’t afford health care. Executive director Connie Moslow introduced Spanberger to the Free Clinic and what it does, who it helps, and how things will change once it
moves into its new location on Skaggs Road in 2020. She talked about the medical services the clinic helps people get access to as well as dental care and mental health services. Moslow said she was happy to have the politician visit to increase awareness of the free clinics in Virginia and how they impact small communities like Powhatan when there is no other place to go. “I think she got that. I think she saw the need and all of the many services we provide, not just a doctor’s service. If she got that, I would be happy,” Moslow said. One of the points Moslow discussed with Spanberger was
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Mary (Monroe) Hardin, Shirley (Junior) Chandler, Erma Jones, Barbara (Kenny) Varney; grandchildren, Kendra Bodette, Dumauri Ellis, Brendan Hagins, Alexis Cline, Dylan Hagins and Kayden Cline; his devoted companion, Brutus; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 2 in the Bennett & Barden
Woodrow “Woody” Pack, 73, of Powhatan, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He is survived by his children, Lisa Cline (Perry), Teresa Hagins (Ty), Robert Pack; brothers, Charles “Buck” (Dana) Pack, Oscar “Halo” (Pam) Pack Jr., Ray Pack, James (Phyllis) Pack, Gerald (Rhodena) Pack; sisters,
Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. in the Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Belfry, Kentucky, with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. in the Pack Family Cemetery in Devon, West Virginia. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Dec. 4
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. For more information, call 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-virginiabni-on-fire/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. For more information, contact Senior Connections intake at 804-343-3000. 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. For more information, call 804598-5670. 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.
The Powhatan Anti-Litter Council meets at 1 p.m. in the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Contact Karen Ylimaki at 804-3186485.
The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440.
The Huguenot Beekeepers Association is a group of experienced and beginner beekeepers that are dedicated to promoting beekeeping in our communities and supporting each other in our beekeeping activities. The group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Visit https:// huguenotbeekeepers.org. 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 County Fair association meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Powhatan Fairgrounds located at 4042 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. For more information, visit www. powhatanfair.org. A community prayer meeting is held at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. The group prays for world, national and local issues. It is open to the public. The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
To get into the spirit of the holiday season, Powhatan County Public Library is offering a festive retro holiday film series on the first three Fridays in December at 11 a.m. The film series kicks off on Dec. 6 with a colorful, classical musical featuring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney. Singers Bob Wallace (Crosby) and Phil Davis (Kaye) join sister act Betty (Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. While there, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the men’s commander in World War II, who is facing financial issues with his quaint country inn. The talented foursome plan to help with a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that’s sure to put their friend and his business back on the map. This classic movie is not rated and run time is 120 minutes. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net. Powhatan County Public Library is gearing up with an array of events and activities to celebrate the holiday season. To kick off the season, the library is hosting a community open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy a special story time visit with Santa, enjoy delicious cookies and cocoa, and complete a craft or two. Be sure to check out our holiday decorations artfully arranged by the library’s Teen Tuesday volunteers. The drive-thru Nativity Christmas Story at Graceland Baptist Church will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7 at the church, 975 Dorset Road, Powhatan. The event is free and all are welcome. Drive your car through the Bear Creek Lake State Park campground and beach area to experience a wonderland
Powhatan Cruizer’s car club, which is open to any vehicle or motorcycle owner, meets at 6 p.m. at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds. Meetings are open to anyone. For more information, contact Charlie Williams at 804-898-0876.
Ring in The Advent Season with the St. Mark’s Ringers hosted by Powhatan United Methodist Church’s Monday Night Circle at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-yearolds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804-598-5646 or preams@powhatanva.gov for this month’s location.
Powhatan United Methodist Church will hold a Free Community Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, 2253 Rosson Road, Powhatan. Join us for food and fellowship. Families welcome. Children’s activities provided. The Winter Wipeout live pro wrestling event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. The event is free but donations will be accepted. The event is the culmination of a program with Powhatan County Public schools and an award from Partners in the Arts. Holiday Homemade Showcase will be held on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 153 Perimeter Dr., Westchester Commons next to Office Max. The annual craft show is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. 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 804-594-7009. Call and volunteer! Donate! Help us build!! Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
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The Powhatan Christmas Mother book and toy drive will be held through Dec. 16 at the Books-a-Million at Westchester Commons.
Let it rain, snow, sleet or hail! You’ll be prepared with the 2019 Powhatan Christmas Mother umbrella. For only $10 you can support the Christmas Mother program and be prepared for inclement weather, too! Small enough for a great stocking stuffer or to keep in your briefcase or bag, it’s available for sale at New Horizons Bank, Essex Bank, Citizens Bank and Trust, Hobby Hills Bakery, and Fine Creek Provisions!
Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, Powhatan, will hold its annual Miracles of God Christmas Celebration for all people with special needs and their families/caregivers at 10:30 a.m. There will be a sensory-friendly service and songs. This event is also open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 804-598-3481. Powhatan County Public Library will hold Bingo, sponsored by the Powhatan Friends of the Library, and everyone is welcome to play. Bingo sessions will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to offer an additional half hour of game time. Four sessions are scheduled on the following Monday dates: Dec. 9, March 9, 2020, and May 11, 2020. Light refreshments and coffee will be served, courtesy of the Powhatan Friends of the Library. Players are welcome to bring their own lunch. Make new friends, win prizes and have a good time at the library! Contact 804-598-5670 or visit the website at www. powhatanlibrary.net. 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.
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. For more information, call 804-598-2809.
AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
The Eclectic Book Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Powhatan County Public Library. For more information, call 804-598-7611.
The Powhatan American Legion meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Members invite all veterans of the armed forces to attend the meetings of American Legion Post 201 held at the Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. For more information, contact Ray D’Aguanno at 804-543-1295.
Ongoing In the spirit of the holiday season, the Powhatan County Public Library Board voted unanimously in favor of offering Fine Forgiveness
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has recently been given office space by May Memorial Baptist Church. This office is in the Youth House adjacent to the church. COPC is very grateful to finally have a central location. The nonprofit is now looking for volunteers to receive applications, answer the phone, etc. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If this is something you think you would enjoy a day a week or month, contact Patsy Goodwyn at 804-598-4464 or patsy@goodwynlumber.com. If you have submitted your name as a volunteer before, contact Patsy again as some previous information was lost.
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 804-598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420 for more information.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Sunday, Dec. 8
Monday, Dec. 9
Gospel singing takes place at 7 p.m. at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness. Church at 3400 Courthouse Road, Richmond. Come sing along and enjoy the music and Christian fellowship and food. For more information, call 804-276-0479 or 804-837-4205.
The sixth annual Mistletoe Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pocahontas Elementary School, 4294 Anderson Highway. The craft and vendor show will have 50+ vendors, a kids craft area, raffles, and food for sale. Visit facebook.com/ MistletoeMarketVA. Only email pocaPTO@gmail.com with any questions. Do not call the elementary school as this event is put on and run by the PTO and volunteers.
Month from Nov. 25 to Dec. 25. Library patrons are encouraged to donate canned goods to the Library’s Food Pantry Collection Box and fines will be forgiven. One overdue fine will be removed for each can donated at the library. To be eligible for fine forgiveness, library materials must be returned in good condition. Damaged items that are returned will be ineligible for fine forgiveness and billed to the patron account according to library policy. Fine amnesty does not include the cost of lost materials or collection agency fees. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.
Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Parade entry applications are available through the Cumberland County website, https:// cumberlandcounty.virginia. gov/. For questions, contact Barbara Gamage at barbmein@aol.com.
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Thursday, Dec. 5
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 TRIAD meets at 10 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480 Batterson Road. The group discusses issues relating to senior citizens. It is open to the public. Contact Rudy Gregory at 804-598-5656.
of lights and popular seasonal figures with its annual Lights at the Lake: A Drive-Through Christmas Light Show. The show is held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at the park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040. New decorations and displays will make the event brighter and better than ever before. Admission fees will be waived with a new unwrapped toy or a monetary donation to benefit Cumberland Christmas Mother. On Sunday, Dec. 8, Santa Claus will make a special appearance at Bear Creek Hall during a Pancake Supper where you can also have a souvenir photograph taken with Santa for $3 per photo. A $2 donation is suggested to partake in the Pancake Supper and the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park (FOBCLSP). On Friday, Dec. 6 and 13 and on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14, bring your appetite to S'mores, Cocoa, and Crafts at Bear Creek Hall. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the bonfire, and at the craft table make an ornament or holiday craft for free. Ingredients to make s'mores will be available for a suggested $2 donation to benefit the FOBCLSP. Contact 804-492-4410 or BearCreek@ dcr.virginia.gov.
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.
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)7946953 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 patrons can join millions of readers worldwide in a riveting tale of survival during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club.
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.
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches needs drivers for clients to go to doctor appointments and small errands as present volunteers are being overwhelmed with requests. For more information on volunteering, contact Liz Benton at 804-372-6384 or angels5517@aol.com.
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!
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 804-301-3324. Give a minimum of 24 hours notice.
The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Office and Powhatan Department of Public Works have partnered with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (VDACS) to bring a free recycling service to area farmers and horticulture business that were, up until now, without a location to recycle their properly rinsed pesticide containers. The collection site is a shed in the back right corner at Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Before bringing containers to the collection site, applicators must triple rinse or jet rinse
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Pocahontas Elementary School first nine weeks Honor Roll 2019-2020 First Grade All A: Savannah Berry, Aubree Bondurant, Aubrie Bryant, Madilynn Crompton, Ellison Davis, Collins Davis, Willow Eagan, Chesney Elder, Zakary Elton, Alex Fife, Clementine Fiorello, Sophie Fontenot, Evan Ford, Lillian Gildea, Zane Gilliam, Olivia Griffin, Kylie Grubbs, Madelyn Hancock, Aubrey Hathaway, Carson Hessick, Callum Hoyt, Ashlyn Hubble, Lanie Jastram, Tyler Ledford, Jordynn Lilly, Jaxon Lilly, Dylan Marshall, Landen Mauck, Landen McPherson, Haven Moore, Raider Morris, Trevor Moseley, Jiovanni Moses, Lillyana Outman, Woody Richter, Levi Richter, Sophia Rodriguez, Charlotte Smith, Caylee Snellings, Lucian Strader, Ivy Tanaka, Margaret Wadford, Richie Walton, Anastasia Wilder, Ashton Wood, Selena Wright, Milena Yancey.
First Grade A/B: Avery Alexander, Georgia Aycock, Lena Barlow, KayLynn Belles, Janiya Brown, Harper Burton, Hailey Campbell, Brantley Coley, Clinton Collins, Wesley Cox, Liam Crawford, Tatiana Dawkins, Austin DeKeyser, Claire Fairchild, Noah Fleming, Bentley Fransico, Austin Frasier, Maryah Greenstreet, Cheyanna Hart, Raelynn Hodges, Dylan Kaloski, Liam Lavender, Layla Leandro, Ava Martin, Sydney Maxwell, Clayton Miller, Jaxon Newton, Sara Nunnally, Jase Robinson, Clayton Shock, Jackson Stinnett, Lillian Stroud, Katelyn Tackett, Jesse Townsend, Emily Wadford, Avery Williams.
Second Grade All A: Antonio Alvarez Lazo, Noah Bates, Savannah Benkovitz, Allison Bohn, Lillian Brandenberger, Kinleigh Brooks, Amaya Brown, Brooklyn Bryan, Amelia Chavez, Harlan Coleman, Leah Coley, De-
gan Cornell, Genna Cosgrove, Canyon Crain, Shannon Crews, Macey Davenport, Cheyanne Dunivan, Emily Durrbeck, Phoenix Edwards, Amelia Etheridge, Jackson Fife, Carson Franklin, Tanner Gills, Alesis Green, Annalise Gross, Will Habel, Hunter Hall, Alex Halvorsen, Vivian Hancock, Madison Harding, Evelyn Hawkins, Aubree Hill, Marissa Hughes, Stuart Jeffress, Bryson Kantzler, Jude Kelly, Levi Kitchen, Jospeh Lazo Ota, Harper Lee, Emmarose Lewis, Charles Maine, Aiden Marcum, Ryleigh Martin, Lydia Martin, Levi McGee, Jovani Medina, Trevor Melton, Chase Melton, Connor Merkel, Aubrey Miller, Ariana Mulcahy, Keller Neuman, Travis Oliver, Scarlett Ortiz, Emma Palmore, Sawyer Peterson, Avery Quinones, Tavyn Rama, Sydney Raymond, Caleb Reinke, Olivia Reinke, Sydney Richardson, Michael Rose, Nicholas Rucci, Skylar Ryan, Zachary Seibel, Cayden Senger, Kaitlin Shelton, Jolee Shepperson, Charlotte Snider, Adalyn St. Lawrence, William Stotler, Piper Sumpter, Morgan Talamantes, Brayden Taylor, Tyler Thomas, Sofi Wheless, Mason Whitehead, Natalie Whitlock, Harper Kent Yandle, Siraj Yarell.
Second Grade A/B: Coleson Bakes, Lillian Campbell, Brooke Carter, Adrianne Church, Riley Clark, Addisyn Clifton, Kelsey Coon, Emori Daniel, Dorian Dawkins, Markus Dickerson, Karleigh Edwards, Halona Gilbert, Benjamin Griffen, Lacy Hendel, Luke Hudson, Emory Rama, Avery Reed, Dominic Rodriguez, Haileyanne Skinger, Aislyn Smolka, Ethan Stepko, Sawyer Traylor, Alyssa Williams.
Third Grade All A: Riley Aeschlimann, Beauly
Amos, Rachel Bohn, Anabella Castillo, Madelyn Cloman, Aidan Cosgriff, Parker Daniels, Isabella Desmet, Jonathan Ellis, Hailey Fishburne, Caden Gibson, Reed Golden, Liam Greenway, Jett Hansen, Haylee Hill, Joshua Hughes, Riley James, Sage James, Ryleigh Kaloski, Hunter Kantzler, Jocelynne Lahham, Isaac Lane, Addison Leary, Avery Lessner, Camden Lilly, Rylee McNutt, Campbell Moore, Jacelle Morgan, Mason Morrison, Connor Murphy, Jacob Nicholson, Natalie Palmore, Addison Pennington, Morgan Persaud, Jasper Peterson, Ryan Plunkett, Chloe Reese, Alondra Rutherford, Harper Skinger, Landon Slate, Hunter Smith, Thomas Steele, Ella Terry, Everett White, Annabel Williams, Devin Willis, Mady Winall, Levi Woodfin.
Third Grade A/B: Alexis Babb, Greyson Baker, Avery Bauer, Brooke Bellamy, Brayden Blankenship, Ashlynne Braswell, Zy'Kierra Brice, Abigail Buikema, Adlie Burkhart, Carlynne Butler, Jakson Castlebury, Elizabeth Caudle, Cash Chamberlain, Dakota Cheely, Mason Connelly, Harlynne Crain, Corbin Cridlin, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Danburg, Jeremiah DaSilva, Clayton Davis, Fiona Day, Liam Dinch, Mason Doyel, Kendall Elliott, Abigail Fairchild, Hunter Freeman, Nalea Graham, Aeverie Hardy, John Caleb Harmon, Leah Hatcher, Kayja Hawkins, Landon Homer, Emmett Horner, Jackson House, Emma Huff, Maddie Anne Hutchinson, Ryder Jamerson, Chloe Johnson, Gavin Kerr, Nhadala Martin, Madelyn McMichen, Bentley McPherson, Marliyah Morris, Shakira Morris, Preston Parker, Elena Paulin, Easton Pennington, Alaysia Pretty, Christian Ramirez, Owens Reynolds, Autumn Robins, Seth
Robinson, Sparsh Rudra, Michael Ruqus, Trey Schenck, Maddison Sigler, Hadley Singh, Freyr Stover, Cyrus Sumpter, Ethan Swan, Ryder Talley, Kainoa Tanaka, Lydia Tibbs, Dylan Tomlin, Hayleigh Walton, Mason Whitlow, Madison Williams, Michael Williams, Tyler Wilson, Maddie Wray, Julian Yancey, Steven Yellis.
Fourth Grade All A: Kaitlyn Berry, Sean Bjerregaard, Annabelle Brevard, Cailin Britt, Dustin Church, Avabel Cote, Emma Crews, Julia Crompton, Carly Davidson, Nicholas DeKeyser, Dakotah Dunn, Landon Flora, Luke Forkey, Madison Gareau, Madeline Gross, Katelyn Habel, Zach Huff, Seth Hull, Alex Johnson, Zebediah Koelzer, Peyton Ledford, Frankie Maher, Thomas Maine, Tyler McCracken, Summer Mitchell, Madalyn Myers, McKayla Nuckols, Lorelei Pope, Kalia Ross, Kaya Ross, Garrett Smith, Makenna Talamantes, Stella Tucker, Garrettt Smith.
Fourth Grade A/B: Austin Baran, Lily Bowers, Conner Brock, Chase Brownson, Sydney Buikema, Ethan Burchett, Sahlomen Burton, Madison Carmack, Demeatrius Coleman, Skyler Cutright, Tyler DeGroat, Chris DeShazo, Kassidy Finney, Colby Franklin, Brody Gobble, Jacobee Hardy, Danica Hirsch, Jackson Holland, Victoria Howell, Aidan Kaleta, Ashmeet Kaur, Eli Kupesky, Jacob Lane, Lorenzo Lewis, Conner Mabe, Madison Machotka, Addison Magill, Sophia Marks, Shawn Murphy, Ellie Nuckols, Kadence Oliver, Cassidy O'Neil, Paulett Ortiz-Anguianno, Oktobyr Pritchett, Connor Proffitt, Boe Richardson, Kaylee Robinson, Ryder Rodriguez, Parker Rus-
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Sanctuary means and how it would be enforced. The board’s actions come on the heels of decisions made by other counties in Virginia and states around the nation to adopt a Second Amendment Sanctuary designation. In Virginia, the movement started to gather steam after democrats won control of the General Assembly in the 2019 General Election. Some of the other localities that have also passed similar sanctuary resolutions include Giles,
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surrounding the Second Amendment with 14 out of the 15 comments made on that subject. The period started with Gannon’s presentation of her alternative resolution and the reasons she was asking the board to support it.
Gannon’s resolution reiterated the right to bear arms, as guaranteed by the Constitution, and then addressed proposed legislation and language of support from Governor Ralph Northam “that is unconstitutional as it pertains to the rights enumer-
Right to bear arms The public comment period was dominated by people voicing concerns
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time to get a job done, bumping him up to $18,000. That knocked out his eligibility, which was now over 200 percent of the poverty level. “At 200 percent you are dirt poor. At 250 percent you are still dirt poor but it allowed more people to come to the Free Clinic,” she said. Spanberger said the intention of her visit was to better understand what the local community is doing, learn about some of the stories of the health care needs and impact within her area from the clinic, and hear possible specific takeaways of what can be done from a federal perspective. “There is an interesting challenge as the clinic has been able to expand who it serves because of Medicaid Expansion changing the poverty level of patients they are seeing. It was just brought to my attention that in fact hospital systems who frequently work with charity care providers, that
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During a visit to the Free Clinic of Powhatan, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger speaks with executive director Connie Moslow.
there is a concern related to federal law of whether or not they can change their poverty levels to meet what the local clinic has. I would have never been aware of that. That is not something that has been raised to me recently,” Spanberger said. The Free Clinic and its work are valuable resources that highlight the importance of preventative health care and being able to see a doctor or dentist before a person is walking through the doors of an emergency room because he or she couldn’t afford to manage a
chronic condition, Spanberger said. It is an issue that touches not only the patient’s life but also the larger economy. “Visits to clinics like Powhatan and hearing some of the first-hand stories, it affirms for me the fact that health care continues to be the No. 1 issue for people across our district, be they insured through an employer or be they using the services of a free clinic like this one,” she said. Moslow also talked with the congresswoman about how issues such as lack of
transportation for a patient to receive services or being unable to afford a prescription have impacted how the clinic operates to be able to help them. The clinic has an excellent working relationship with Walmart to purchase prescription medicines for its patients and also has a prescription assistance program (PAP) to work with pharmaceutical houses to get discounts on expensive prescription drugs. Depending on the needs of that year, the clinic has spent anywhere from $17,000 up to $40,000 a year on prescription medicines, Moslow said. When asked about how what she learned on the visit might translate into Spanberger’s priorities moving forward, she pointed to the issue of cost prohibitive prescriptions and how it causes people to make the “decision of when to pick up a life-saving medication that they need or not.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
sell, Brianna Sanchez, Parker Schott, Sage Shiver, Carter Smith, Matthew Taylor, Lilly Thomas, Conner Thomas, Tyler Walters, Natalie Woodard, Simon Woodard, Brady Yarbrough.
Fifth Grade All A: Emma Aeschlimaann, Harmony Branch, Will Brown, Camden Bryant, Wade Clough, Madison Crawford, Owen D'Ambrosio, McKenna Davenport, Abigail Elder, McKenzie Harding, Aiden Hoyt, Carter Ickes, Krysten Marshall, Kane McLachlan, Austin Mika, Brandon Murphy, Nathan Nicholas, Dillon Olinger, Bryson Onorati, Ava Palmore, JaRyan Reams, Cora Reynolds, Corbin Roark, Ava Rose, Brooke Smith, Brody Thomas, Kathryn Toman, Kendall Utt, Liam Watkins, Andrew White, Matthew Williams, Humter Wilson, Nicholas Yellis.
Fifth Grade A/B: Cedric Adams, Mackenzie Amburn, Kendra Barton, Will Bates, Elizabeth Beach, Kyle Beswick, Skylar Boswell, Kyle Burgmaster, Gemma Casarez, Gabe Courtright, Carolyn Culver, Sabrina Dishman, Patrick Ellis, Ethan Garcia, Addison Gillespie, Sebastian Goforth, Daevion Grayson, Claire Griffen, Cash Hansen, Madison Holder, Mason Hooks, James Hudson, Ayden Jackson, Trevor Jefferson, Kahlan Jones, Chris Langer, Navaeh Leone-Ancone, Chandler McPherson, Carter Melton, Ryan Pell, Salo Piacente, Gabriel Poulin, Lillian Rozario, Edward Shelton, Kelli Smith, Elijah Smith, Anna Sparks, Dane Einar Stover, Reece Stuart, Carina Trotman, Peyton Troupe, Madison Vazquez, Cadence Walton, Chelsea Watson, Blake Woodley, Caysea Wright, Eliana WrightGoode.
ated in the U.S. and Virginia Constitution.” The resolution states the board’s intention to oppose “within the limits of the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use such legal means at its disposal to protect the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms, including through legal ac-
tion, the power of appropriation of public funds, and the right to petition for redress of grievances, and the direction to the law enforcement and judiciary of Powhatan County to not enforce any unconstitutional law.” Gannon said that the arguments to deny adopting the resolution are political and weak. “The fact that the state and federal government see VOTE, pg. 4
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may withhold funding because we stand tall to support our Constitution is not only wrong, but it is illegal, especially in light of the quid-pro-quo inquiries we have been exposed to for the past two weeks,� she said. Gannon’s speech was met with a standing ovation from the majority of the room and followed by a variety of comments along the same lines. Resident Steve Jenkins read a small portion of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He denounced legislators’ plans to “infringe on our liberties� and asked the board to declare their intention to “honor, respect, defend, and affirm our founding document� and, more specifically, “our right to
bear arms.� Cecil Youngblood said individuals must stand up and keep the right to bear arms to protect Powhatan from turning into something it isn’t. Citizens have to have guns, keep them, and use them responsibly, he said. “This county has to stand strong to protect the rights of the citizens who make this country a great country. We want to be a county that stands tall,� he said. Jake Florence talked about moving to Powhatan about a year and a half ago and finding Powhatan a special place to live. “It feels so much freer out here – so open and rural and it just feels perfect. I think that is something we need to preserve. I think that is what this 2A sanction is about – we
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need to stand up for it and you the good members of our board are the line of defense that we are depending on right now,� he said. Richard Brown said when it comes to the Second Amendment, gun rights are often equated with hunting. The Second Amendment is not about hunting or sport; “it is about my life, my liberty. It is about all these people’s liberty.�
‘Watered down’ About 40 minutes into the meeting, the board’s discussion about this issue started with Melton pointedly asking Nordvig why he “felt like he needed to have a watered down version in our packet.� The resolution that Nordvig proposed and that was in the board packet available to the public was focused on “reaffirming the Powhatan Board of Supervisors’ commitment to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.� It listed some of the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights that the board would commit to uphold, including “being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms,� “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,� “nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.� Nordvig explained he “wanted something quick� because of the movement gaining momentum in Virginia in response to what he considers “deeply disturbing bills that have been prefiled in Richmond, Virginia, inexcusable in my opinion.� He said he did not have access to the templates circling around regarding a Second Amendment Sanctuary
designation but he didn’t want to be silent. Nordvig said he is personally in support of being a Second Amendment Sanctuary and had signed a petition Gannon circulated regarding the resolution. But he said he respects the right of the new and coming board to fully understand the meaning and implications of the sanctuary resolution. Some of Nordvig’s comments would be echoed by Williams and Tucker, who both called for a workshop on the topic to include the existing board, incoming board members, and Nunnally and Cox. Williams repeatedly stressed the desire to have a better understanding of what the designation means and what they would be asking of local law enforcement in regard to how they uphold the laws passed by the General Assembly. He pointed out the lack of a singular definition or parameters for the designation or the long-term impacts of trying to live by it. In talking with people about the issue, Williams said he found everyone had slightly different interpretations of what the designation did or didn’t do. “Some people thought it would be a complete nullification of any laws that are enacted down at the General Assembly that we don’t like – that weaken our Second Amendment rights. That is not the case. So, I think it is very important that we have that workshop within the public where we go through, OK, if they do pass, for example the Red Flag law, how is that going to be either ignored or is it going to be served by the sheriff? What exactly is going to happen with your constitutional officers,� he said. He also cautioned that if the board did take ac-
tion that citizens didn’t go home “and think that you’ve got certain protections that you might not have.� Tucker pointed out that everyone agrees in principle Powhatan is a Second Amendment county and they are just arguing over specific pieces of that. He suggested endorsing Nordvig’s resolution, which he called a “temporary template,� and agreed with Williams’ suggestion of a workshop held no later than Dec. 31. “This is a weighty issue with passionate advocates and we need not only do our own due diligence but we need not to react just to emotional aspects of the issue. We must ask what we are getting ready to do and what the longterm consequences thereof might be,� Tucker said.
‘Loud and clear message’ Meanwhile, Melton and Cabell from the start took strong stances to support Gannon’s suggested resolution in its cry to make Powhatan a Second Amendment Sanctuary. Melton commended Nordvig for beginning the process with his resolution but argued the board needed “to send a loud and clear message now.� Melton proposed the board adopt Gannon’s resolution but amend it to add some of the language from Nordvig’s resolution regarding upholding the Bill of Rights. “I truly agree with the citizens here tonight that we need to send a loud and clear message now and that we should not wait for the next board to have to deal with this,� Melton said. Cabell said her concern with Nordvig’s resolution is that it did not address the use of public funds or any legal means, which are both mentioned in Gannon’s resolution.
“I think that if you want to talk about substantive and effect for maximum impact, you talk about money and law. So, if we do truly want to be substantive and effective for maximum impact, then I think we should support the resolution that Jean Gannon has brought us,� she said. Although she didn’t think adding language from Nordvig’s resolution was necessary, Cabell seconded Melton’s motion to approve the resolution mentioning the sanctuary status.
Tipping the scales The discussion continued between the board members with them essentially repeating their arguments for a workshop and gathering more information versus immediately adopting the sanctuary status. The issue came to a head right before the vote when Nordvig, who was visibly conflicted, ultimately decided to support the sanctuary designation. Nordvig regularly makes the argument that the residents of Powhatan are the supervisors’ bosses so the board members need to listen to what they have to say. When he voted in favor of Gannon’s resolution, he said he thinks it is a “good idea to drill down deeper into this.� However, the people who spoke and came out in support of the sanctuary designation convinced him to vote in favor of it, he said. At the end of the meeting, three citizens stood up and said they were glad the board of supervisors passed the sanctuary resolution. However, each man asked the board to continue with the proposal Williams and Tucker pushed for – to have a workshop to fully flush out and discuss this issue with the constitutional officers who would be charged with upholding that task.
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Powhatan woman charged with hanging puppy Editor
POWHATAN – A local woman has become the first person charged in Powhatan County for felony animal cruelty under Tommie’s Law after she told authorities she killed her ex-boyfriend’s 10-month-old dog by hanging it with an extension cord, officials say. Yasmine Burton, 21, of Powhatan County was charged on Friday, Nov. 22 with felony cruelty to animals and grand larceny after she allegedly took the dog from her former boyfriend’s home in Dinwiddie County, brought it to her house in Powhatan and killed it, said Rob Cerullo, deputy commonwealth’s attorney. Burton initially came to the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office and reported that her ex-boyfriend’s dog, Choppo, a 10-monthold pit bull, had passed
away of unknown causes in the back yard of her residence, Cerullo said. She told deputies that the animal had been ill and acting strangely for the prior two days that she had been watching the dog, he said. “At first she came to the sheriff’s department to report that the dog was dead, and she made it sound like the dog died of natural causes. I guess she just wanted them to know for whatever reason,” Cerullo said. However, when animal control officers responded to the home and found the body of the animal in the woods behind the residence, they determined the dog may have died under suspicious circumstances and began an investigation, Cerullo said. During that investigation, Burton became a suspect in the death of the animal. During an interview
with deputies, Burton “made statements indicating that she was responsible for the death of the animal,” Cerullo said. Burton claimed her ex-boyfriend was abusive and she took his dog without permission. She told investigators she used a household extension cord to hang the animal from a tree in the rear of her residence “because of the way her exboyfriend had treated her,” Cerullo said. A law went into effect July 1 that stiffened the penalty for animal cruelty, making it a Class 6 Felony. The law addresses situations where a person “cruelly and unnecessarily beats, maims, or mutilates any dog or cat that is a companion animal” and the animal dies. The new law was dubbed Tommie's Law in honor of the dog who died after being tied to a pole
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Powhatan United Methodist Church is inviting the public to welcome the start of the holiday season with an oldfashioned Community Christmas Breakfast. The church, located at 2253 Rosson Road, Powhatan, will hold the event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The congregation invites people to celebrate the season and travel to Bethlehem to visit the manger where Jesus was born. For the past six months, the church has invited local residents to a free community breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a wonderful time of fellowship together. The congregation promises the December breakfast will be much more. A few snowflakes, some cookie crumbs, sparkling lights, and familiar music have reminded us Christmas is coming. Pull out the decorations and let’s celebrate the birthday of the
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Christ child. Each year we look forward to spending time with family and friends and having the opportunity to see Christmas through the eyes of our children. On Dec. 7, as always, breakfast will be delicious! Guests will find the usual pancakes and sides with some special treats added. Christmas music and a craft table for kids (of all ages) will help make the season bright. A few crumbs on the floor will show the way to the Christmas Cookie station— there will be yummy sugar cookies to decorate, with some to eat and some to take home. As the children’s Shepherd Parade visits the manger, join in singing familiar carols and hearing the story of what happened in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago, the event we still celebrate today. There will be photo opportunities for children and families at the Nativity Scene. This community event is free to all, compliments of Powhatan UMC.
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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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5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ---- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
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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
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Cumberland County Cumberland Christmas Parade set for Dec. 8 By Laura McFarland Editor
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UMBERLAND –The 2019 Cumberland Christmas Parade will bring its own brand of holiday cheer to the village of Cumberland County Courthouse. After a few years where weather canceled the holiday event, organizers are hoping it will come back stronger than ever this weekend. The parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 and feature community civic organizations, civic groups, businesses and more, all wanting to spread a little Christmas cheer, said Barbara Gamage, one of the organizers. This year’s theme is once again “A Cumberland County Christmas – Caring and Sharing,” embracing the idea that Cumberland’s residents know the importance of looking out for each other, Gamage said. The last two years the parade was canceled because of bad weather, so Cumberland hasn’t been able to have a
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Santa Claus always makes a special appearance in the Cumberland Christmas Parade. This year’s event will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8.
parade. That is why organizers decided to use the same theme, she said. People love to see the creatively decorated floats, car clubs, different animals, fire engines and ambulances, and local bands performing special music. “It is something that has been historic here for years. I think people look for-
ward to it. The kids love it. I just think it is something we need to do if there is any way possible, so we are trying again,” she said. Entries were slow coming in during November, but Gamage said she hopes several would come in this week to round out the festive event.
Lights at the Lake returns
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Contributed Report Bear Creek Lake State Park will once again host its annual Lights at the Lake event for the next two weekends. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7, and 8, and again on Dec. 13, 14, and 15, visitors to the park will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and popular seasonal figures. New decorations and displays will make the event brighter and better than ever before. Admission fees will be waved with a new unwrapped toy to benefit Cumberland Christmas Mother, or a monetary donation to the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park (FOBCLSP). On Sunday, Dec. 8, Santa Claus will make a special appearance at Bear Creek Hall during a Pancake Supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Have a souvenir photograph taken with Santa for $3 per photo. A $2 donation is suggested to partake in the Pancake Supper and the proceeds will benefit the FOBCLSP. On both weekends of Fridays and Saturdays, bring your appetite to the S'mores, Cocoa, and Crafts at Bear Creek Hall from 5 from 7:30 p.m. Toasty coals will be ready for your marshmallows, and roasting sticks will be available. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the bonfire, and at the craft table make an ornament or holiday craft for free. Ingredients to
This year’s grand marshal is Coach James “Jimmy” Johnson, a longtime basketball coach in Cumberland and former principal of Cumberland High School. An alumni basketball game will be held on Dec. 7 at the school and many former players are coming. She was hoping some would stay over until Dec. 8 and ride behind him in the parade. The application is also on the county’s website, http://www.cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov and you may also ask for one to be emailed to you by contacting barbmein@aol.com. There is a $25 entry fee to help with expenses, but churches, school organizations, county officials and civic organizations are exempt from this fee. All parade entrants must be decorated and follow the theme if possible. No float other than the Christmas Parade Committee’s float will have “Santa” on it. For more information, contact Barbara Gamage at 804-492-4803. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
Andrew Hoyt, current assistant principal at Cumberland Middle School, was recognized at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Cumberland School Board for being selected to participate in the University of Virginia/Curry School of Education SCOPE 15. With the philosophy of “Leading People, Leading Learning,” SCOPE 15 is a two-year leadership development program for high potential school administrators. SCOPE stands for Statewide Community of Practice for Excellence, and the program is designed to promote leadership through the establishment of a community of educational leaders and practitioners across the state. FILE PHOTO
On the Friday and Saturday nights of Lights at the Lake, people are invited to join in the S’mores, Cocoa and Crafts event.
make s'mores will be available for a suggested $2 donation to benefit the FOBCLSP. For more event information, call the park office at 804-492-4410. The park is located at 22 Bear Creek Lake Road, Cumberland, Virginia.
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Teachers recognized at the November meeting of the Cumberland School Board were Michael Hill and Susanne Williams. (Not pictured is Allison Mitchell.)
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Students of the Month for November include Shonna Robinson, left (sixth-grader) and Gabriel Reed (second-grader). Not pictured is Montiara Booker (12th-grader).
Contributed Report Each month during the monthly meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for each school. The following students were recognized at the school board meeting held on Thursday, Nov. 8: Gabriel Reed, second-grader at
Cumberland Elementary School, son of Christopher Reed and Constance Mottley of Cumberland. Shonna Robinson, sixth-grader at Cumberland Middle School, daughter of Arlene Liggins-Robinson and Joseph Robinson Jr. of Cumberland. Montiara Booker, 12th-grader at Cumberland High School, daughter of Markita Booker of Cumberland.
ing: Susanne Williams, Cumberland Elementary School third grade teacher. Michael Hill, Cumberland Middle School science teacher. Allison Mitchell, Cumberland High School chemistry teacher.
A Santa Breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Cumberland Middle School. Come join Santa for breakfast. The cost is $8 per child if you pre-register or $10 per child at the door and $5 per adult. This price includes a photo with Santa, crafts, and breakfast. Homemade holiday cookies for sale by the pound are back by popular demand. NJHS Holiday Bazaar with vendors and crafts. Enjoy holiday music and crafts. There will also be a cake auction, raffle items, and more. The event is sponsored by the Cumberland Band Booster Club.
Cumberland County Public Library will hold a Children’s Christmas Art contest. The contest is open to all children in grades
pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. One entry per person is allowed. All entries must be children’s original artwork. Artwork must be accompanied by official entry form signed by participant’s parent or guardian. Overall winning submission will be used on the program cover of the library’s Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9. Winning artwork will be displayed in the library during December. Non-winning artwork may also be displayed as space permits. The deadline for receiving entries is noon on Friday, Dec. 6. For additional rules and guidelines and/or entry form, visit the library at 1539 Anderson Highway, Cumberland. Visit www. cumberlandcountypubliclibrary.org.
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Exercise caution this holiday season By Laura McFarland Editor
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few years ago I made a bad choice. I was visiting my family in Houston, Texas, and, for some reason, my mom, my nephew, and I decided to go for a walk at a local park. I don’t know what got into us, but we made the ultimate stupid move and left valuables in the car that were visible. The next thing I know, someone is approaching us and telling us about a car with broken windows. I rushed to the car, and, sure enough, the stuff was gone. The list of items stolen included my wallet, which, aside from the issue of canceling credit cards, had me extremely worried about how I was going to get on a plane without a valid photo ID. It was a painful life lesson about being aware of your surroundings and making smart choices with your belongings and yourself. I was reminded of this unfortunate incident the other day because of a PSA provided by the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers about safety tips during the holiday season. The PSA was all about remembering that – even as we are entering into a season of goodwill and helping others – there are those who would seek to take advantage of your inattention and distraction. I highly recommend our local families look at the full list on the agency’s Facebook page or seek out similar lists just to jog our memories or educate our young people about making smart choices in the coming weeks. They are applicable the entire year really, but, with so many more people shopping and visiting multiple locations in the coming weeks, criminals are sure to be on the prowl. Here are just a few of the reminders the agency shared: Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car. Set your alarm or use an anti-theft device. Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member. Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside. If you must shop at night, park in a well-lighted area. Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight. Keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag and parcels. Do not put them down or on top of the car in order to open the door. When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings. Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area. Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home. Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit. Ask mall or store security for an escort before leaving your shopping location. Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car. If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a police station, mall, or well-lighted location. Withdraw only the amount of cash you need. Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help in case your child is separated from you. Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car. Teach children their full name, address and telephone number to give to police officers or mall security. Teach children to immediately inform you if a stranger is bothering them. The agency also provided a few tips for safer behaviors at home: Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes. When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail. Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer. Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied. Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations doorto-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved. Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate. At this time of year, there is so much good cheer and stress that it is easy to get caught up in either the giddiness or the busyness of the festivities and all that comes with them. Even the best planning is still sometimes not enough to avoid being the victim of a crime, but a little extra vigilance on our parts can make it more difficult for criminals to accomplish their goal of taking advantage of us. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-730-0476
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L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Coalition grateful for years of Tucker’s support Dear Editor, The Coalition of Powhatan Churches would like to bring to the attention of the citizens of Powhatan County its appreciation for the generosity of Carson L. Tucker, supervisor for District 5. Carson is retiring after 12 years of service as a member of the board of supervisors. He had previously served as a planning commissioner. In addition to giving countless hours of time in service, he donated his entire salary as a supervisor to the Coalition of Powhatan Churches for the entire 12 years. He designated that this donation was to be used to help citizens in danger of losing their homes because they were having difficulty paying their real estate taxes. Through the years, this
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Backpacks of Love, nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, needs help. In addition to the constant need for donated individual-sized food items, adults or students are needed to double bag the plastic bags the group packs in, which will help expedite the packing process. (This job can be done at home if people pick up bags
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ing application for an apartment complex. A letter from the department of justice was sent to supervisor and chairwoman Angie Cabell, who represents District 3, in November announcing the investigation into whether the supervisors had violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Cabell was the lone person who voted against denying the project. The FHA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race and other protected classes in zoning decisions. “The focus of our investigation will be whether the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors has unlawfully discriminated on the basis of race in the denial of a rezoning application submitted by KCG Development LLC for the construction of an affordable housing development known as The Reserve at South Creek,” read a letter from Sameena Shina Majeed, chief of the housing and civil enforcement section. County administrator Ted Voorhees last week declined to comment pending the outcome of the investigation other than to say, “Powhatan County is cooperating fully with this informal investigation and asserts that it has lawfully exercised its zoning powers in the matter of inquiry.” On Feb. 26, 2018, the supervisors voted 4-1 to deny
festive movie, craft, and snack at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the library. Library for All is a social club designed for adults with disabilities and their caregivers; however, everyone from the Powhatan community is welcome to attend. Caregivers must remain with attendees during each program. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.
at the pantry office.) The group also needs help breaking down boxes for recycling. This job should be done weekly preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/ or Thursdays after packing days. These are great jobs for students looking for community hours. Contact Gloria at 804-598-2723.
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containers, remove plastic sleeved label and/or label booklets, and remove caps. To schedule a drop off, contact Rachel Grosse at 804-5985640 or 804-385-5370 or Dave Johnson at 804-385-6231.
has amounted to well over $100,000 and helped many people retain their property. Through his generosity and caring, he not only gave a huge material benefit to these people, but also gave a part of himself. He did this with a caring heart and genuine concern for his fellow citizens in need. It is difficult to fully express the gratitude of the Coalition of Powhatan Churches and the citizens he helped. A simple thank you doesn’t seem to do it. We wish him Godspeed, peace, and happiness as he enjoys his retirement. Carson, thank you for a job well done. You will be greatly missed. Patsy G. Goodwyn President of the Coalition of Powhatan Churches
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KCG Development LLC’s application to rezone a 26acre property so it could build a 204 multi-family apartment complex in Powhatan. The project, known as The Reserve at South Creek, would have been situated on land located at the crossroad of Old Church Road and Carter Gallier Boulevard. The developer proposed to finance the project using housing tax credits. The case drew a great deal of attention from residents, many of whom spoke at meetings pertaining to the project. Most who spoke publicly vehemently opposed a project that would have brought low-income apartments to the county. A very small number had publicly supported it and argued it would fill a need in Powhatan for affordable housing. A good portion of the arguments against the apartment complex included increased traffic on already congested roads, negatively impacting the rural feel of the county, extra burden on the schools, and increased crime. But some of the stronger rhetoric against the apartment complex was later cited in a letter sent to the county by a law firm representing the developer. The letter alleged that denying the rezoning request violated the Fair Housing Act and caused the developer to suffer “injury as a direct result of the county’s discrimina-
Raise a glass and toast the season and the Christmas Mother program. Betsy Blandford and Fine Creek Brewery invite you to join them on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 8 pm. Explore the new flavors creatively produced by expert brewers and support the Powhatan Christmas Mother program.
tion.” It offered to discuss resolution of the claims without the additional cost of litigation. County attorney Tom Lacheney said in 2018 that he didn’t see a legal claim in it and that the county wouldn’t take action because the rezoning was denied and the case is closed. The department sent a two-page request for different documents pertaining to the county in general and the KCG Development case in particular. Included in the request were: copies of the county’s comprehensive plan for 2010 and 2019 and a current zoning map of the county; a list of all proposed multifamily housing developments, workforce housing developments, and developments using federal low income housing tax credits or any other federal or state grants since January 2010, and a list of all proposed single-family residential housing developments since January 2010. The letter also asked for all documents related to KCG Development; the zoning history of property where the project was proposed; sign-in sheets from the meetings where the project was discussed; documents related to the development provided by the Powhatan Citizens Alliance and any other civic groups, and any other documents or correspondence regarding the project.
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Breaking bread together: Two local churches host community Thanksgiving meals Passion Community Church
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P i Community Passion C i Church, Ch h above, and Unity Community Church, below, ow both hosted Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 28 and invited anyone from the community to come and join them. This was Passion Community’s fifth time holding a special holiday meal for church members and the community and Unity Community’s first time, with plans for next year already underway.
Powhatan residents John and Linda Meyerhoeffer, right, recently vacationed in Nassau, Bahamas, with their friends, Charles and Karen Blankenship of Moseley. The picture was taken on Election Day and the friends are wearing their “I Voted Absentee� stickers and holding a copy of the Powhatan Today they brought along with them.
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at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. Library for All is a social club designed for adults with disabilities and their caregivers; however, everyone from the Powhatan community is welcome to attend. Caregivers must remain with attendees during each program. Visit the library on Thursday, Dec. 19 for the library’s Gingerbread Day celebration! The library is excited to offer two performances of Barefoot Puppets’ Little Red & the Gingerbread Man at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The hilarious retelling is inspired by the classic tale of “The Little Red Hen.� Barefoot Puppet Theatre’s original puppets, innovative stag-
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ing and surprise ending are seasoned with liberal dashes of Dr. Seuss, The Bremen Town Musicians and The Fox and The Hen. Each performance runs approximately 45 minutes. Following each performance, young visitors are invited to decorate gingerbread cookies. For details, please Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.
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A dream realized Powhatan’s Gerardi embracing first year as starting wrestler for Virginia Tech By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor
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Powhatan High School’s wrestlers warm-up prior to the start of a 2019-20 preseason practice.
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owhatan’s varsity wrestling team is entering the new season with a look you don’t see every year. Several experienced wrestlers are coming back, yet the team will be senior-less this 2019-20 campaign. So when
it comes to leaders on the mat, the program is turning to its juniors. “That’s a big thing for this year, is us stepping into that leadership position as juniors,” said junior Sean Hall, who last year placed third in the 126 weight class of states. “Us being younger, we still have a couple more years to grow, so us growing together can really help each other – just
everyone benefitting from everyone else.” “They’ve handled it really well so far,” Powhatan head coach Jonathan Tanaka said. “Hopefully we can just continue that.” Powhatan last year as a team took fifth place in states and finished second to Eastern View in regionals. Class of 2019 standsee CARTER, pg. 2B
Burgess taking on first role as a coach Former VCU, overseas player helping lead Powhatan team as assistant basketball coach By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – Jordan Burgess has played for a venerable line of coaches throughout his high school, college and professional basketball career. He’s competed for Shaka Smart and Will Wade at VCU. His head coach at Bene-
dictine, Sean McAloon, just won a national championship this spring at the helm of IMG Academy. And now Burgess – in transitioning from player to assistant coach on Powhatan’s varsity basketball team – is getting to see the improvement from the players in the way that his former coachsee BURGESS, pg. 2B NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY
Powhatan boys basketball assistant coach Jordan Burgess (right) talks with head coach Ryan Marable during a 2019-20 preseason practice.
e’s been thinking about this since he was probably five years old. Collin Gerardi had Virginia Tech blankets and pillows in his room while growing up. He’s been a Hokie fan all his life. On top of it all, he’s from Virginia. The school is very special to him. So while it’s still very early in his first season as a starting wrestler for the Hokies, just traveling with the team, going places, getting ready for home matches and being a Virginia Tech wrestler – it’s GERARDI everything that the fourtime state champion from Powhatan expected. It’s everything he’s been dreaming about throughout his life. “A big thing we’ve been talking about here and I try to live by all the time is just being grateful – being grateful for the opportunity to wrestle here and to represent Virginia Tech,” Gerardi said. “Because this can be stressful…doing school and wrestling, taking some losses – whatever it may be, it’s stressful – but at the end of the day, you have to put it in perspective and be grateful for the opportunity to put on that maroon and orange singlet.” Going into his first year in the see GERARDI, pg. 5B
Previewing 2019-20 Powhatan swimming Staff Reports For the first time, the Powhatan High School swim team – in its fourth year – will have swimmers who have been with the team for all four of their high school years. The team also has some really good young swimmers joining the team this season. Powhatan’s coaches expect the boys to definitely be stronger, and the girls’ team to be deeper with talent than in past years. The mix of senior leadership
and young talent has the coaches excited for the season, and with a more experienced team combined with the incoming freshmen, they expect to be more competitive across the board. They also anticipate that they will be able to field competitive relays with both the see SWIMMING, pg. 5B
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out J.D. McMillin, wrestling at 120, became the program’s third individual state champion his senior year. This season, Powhatan’s team goals are to win the Region 4B team tournament and place among the top 3 in states. And if the Powhatan Indians are in the top 3, then that means they had several of their wrestlers place and do really well. Last year they took 7 wrestlers to the state tournament, and they’re looking to try and take more this year. In addition to Hall (126), the Indians return two-time state qualifiers Linwood Hill (195 or 220) and Gavin Timmons (132). Tanaka noted that Hall – who also earned state runner-up honors as a freshman and earned third as a sophomore after missing much of the season due to a shoulder injury – put together a really good offseason. And he’s built up his strength, so he’s “a bit more filled-out for that weight,” Hall said. He’s complemented lifting for about eight months with practices three times a week and runs. Against opponents on the mat this year, he’s looking to get into more scrambles and ride tough on top. Timmons – who last year shifted up a weight-class to 132 right before the postseason with Hall’s return and is projected to wrestle at 132 for the season – wants to place at states this time around. He feels his aerobics have definitely improved thanks to both the increased mileage of his running from this past summer and the caliber at which he ran throughout this most recent cross country season. He also spoke to improving his upperbody strength. “I was lacking that last year and I felt it,” Timmons said. “But this year I think I’m able to pull some more strength together so I can hit the moves that I want to hit in the match.” He added of the team: “I think everyone in general has gotten stronger this year.” Hill wrestled 220 the last two years, but he’s noticeably cut down his weight since last season, and in addition to teammate Micah Holt being able to
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es enjoyed seeing it. “That’s what Coach Marable and I enjoy seeing,” Burgess said. “We’re improving.” Powhatan’s players have the opportunity to learn from someone who’s not too far removed from the basketball court himself. He also knows what it takes to get to the next level. Burgess was a four-year mainstay in VCU’s lineup from 2013 to 2017, helping his Rams reach the NCAA tournament all four years, and he recently competed professionally in Romania and Mexico. “Being able to play at a high level in each area of basketball that I played in – especially being on winning teams at each level of basketball I’ve played at – it helps a lot,” he said. He’s reunited with Powhatan head coach Ryan Marable, who was on McAloon’s coaching staff during Burgess’ senior year of high school at Benedictine. They built a relationship over the last several years, and when Marable got hired as the Powhatan basketball team’s new head coach, the opportunity came open for Burgess to join his staff.
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Powhatan High School’s wrestlers incorporate tumbles into their warmups during a 2019-20 preseason practice.
contribute at 220, his coaches feel that the 195 class is a little bit better weight for him. Hill is a lot faster this year, Tanaka said, and his coaches are challenging him to see if he can be more of a leader, a little more vocal and a really good role model and example for the younger wrestlers. Tanaka also noted that both Hill and Timmons have the ability to place in the state tournament. “This year it’s a matter of trusting that ability and making sure that they see the competition they need to see in order to get there,” Tanaka said. He added that Hayden Fitzsimmons, who last year placed 6th in regionals in the 160 weight class and is jumping up to 182 this winter, “had an awesome offseason.” Fitzsimmons decided not to play football this year and wanted to focus just on wrestling; he lifted throughout the summer and fall seasons and wrestled this fall. “He looks really good; really excited for him going up to 182,” Tanaka said of Fitzsimmons. “Really excited for him to test the waters at that weight class.” AJ Gaskins and Andrew Cheatham, who last year placed 5th in regionals as a freshman, both have been considered for the 145 class, and Cheatham is also a candidate for wrestling even further up at 152. “As a ninth grader at 138...I
thought he wrestled really well last year; we were really impressed with him, he had to wrestle a lot of upperclassmen throughout the year,” Tanaka said of Cheatham. “This year it’s gonna be: how fast can he transition to 145, 152 or wherever he ends up, how well he can acclimate to those weights. Obviously he’s been wrestling a long time and it was really cool last year to see him have some success as a 9th grader…a lot of kids, especially at that weight, really struggle making the transition.” And with older brother Colby Cheatham having enjoyed a standout wrestling career as a state placer and two-time state qualifier, Andrew has the chance to try and best his brother’s marks, as becoming a threetime state qualifier and placer are still among the possibilities for the sophomore. Powhatan has seen a strong influx of newcomers – mostly 9th and 10th graders and several student-athletes from the JV football team – join the program. They helped raise the number of wrestlers in the room to 38 as of Wednesday, Nov. 20. Some of the newcomers include student-athletes who were part of Blackhawk, wrestled for a few years, took some time off and then came back to the sport. “Really, really happy when we get those kids back because it validates that: number one,
that our program is something that is worthwhile and that kids want to be part of,” Tanaka said. “And at the same time, obviously there’s a reason why they want to come back, whether or not it’s the sport or their friends or whatever the case may be, but it’s just cool to see that those kids have made that decision on their own.” Powhatan will test itself against some of the region’s best, taking on teams ranging from Spotsylvania to Hanover, Lee-Davis and George WytheRichmond to Dinwiddie, whom the Indians are slated to host in their first 2019-20 home meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10 (6 p.m.). “It makes our region a little deeper,” Tanaka said. “Personally we think it’s going to be a good thing for us…we always want to challenge our guys, we always want our guys to be prepared for the state tournament and we think the best way to do that is to be able to grind through that regional tournament and be able to push through and wrestle some quality kids.” The Indians will continue to see new Dominion District opponent Cosby (whom they’ll host in a tri-meet with Atlee on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, 6 p.m.) as a really good test for them, and on the team’s designated Senior Night, they’ll host both Dominion District and Region 4B opponent Monacan (Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, 6 p.m.). Although Powhatan
won’t have any senior wrestlers that night, Tanaka wants to recognize Ryan Steinruck and Isaac Trent; both seniors aren’t wrestling this year, but they’ve given multiple years to the program. “Both of them have been stellar kids, stellar student-athletes as far as kids that give you everything they have in the practice room,” Tanaka said. In addition to Coaches Tanaka, Richard Fitzsimmons and Zach Olson, Powhatan Wrestling’s staff will feature Powhatan High School Class of 2013 standout Thomas Smith, who also graduated from and wrestled for Ferrum College and is a former state place-winning wrestler, and three-time state champion Lam Le, who is coming back into the fold after coaching at Powhatan when Tanaka first started, and who worked with wrestlers like Sean Hall when they were at Blackhawk. “It’s been really cool to have some familiar faces come back around and it’s one of those things where…we as a coaching staff as a whole, we want people to…enjoy the success that we have every year because they were all a very critical part of it,” Tanaka said. Hall is among those looking forward to Powhatan’s season beginning on Dec. 7. “I think – as long as everyone’s putting in the work – we can be state champs,” Hall added.
“He trusts my basketball knowledge,” Burgess said. “It’s always great to give back to locally where you’re from. It’s just a great opportunity for myself to start off in my coaching career.” “Trust is huge,” Marable said. “I can just trust that we have the same philosophies and it’s all about making these kids better and making them better parents, fathers, citizens… and better basketball players.” Burgess works to help each and every one of the team’s players with areas where they NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY need help or improvement. For example, with Powhatan assistant coach Jordan Burgess (left) works with the players in a drill during a practice. Powhatan’s tallest player this year, six-foot-seven all about scoring – we’re season.” “You’ve got to get cess…it affords you the junior Ethan Kramer, trying to instill in them “I think Jordan has a used to it. It’s just like opportunity to really Burgess spoke to help- that it’s not just about great perspective on anything else – you’ve give back to him, all the ing him work on his scoring,” Burgess added. teaching the game,” got to work at it. You’re effort he put into it beskills in the post. “We’ve got to play de- Marable said. “Not all not going to be perfect cause I honestly “I think by the time fense, got to get the players are great coaches on the first try…it’s trial wouldn’t be here withwe get going in the sea- 50/50 balls, we have to because the game came and error,” he said. “Dif- out him and the other son” – he said – “a lot of hustle and our effort has easy to them. Jordan’s ferent guys react differ- players that I have had people will see a good to be there every time.” one of those kids who, ent ways to things, and – that’s special to me change in Ethan.” He’s been part of where the game came you have to learn how because of our relationBurgess strives to teaching Powhatan’s easy to him, but he your guys are and...just ship,” Marable said. bring intensity and resil- players that the little worked for it all and he like your guys have to “And now hopefully he iency to the court, just as things help the big played a bunch of differ- get better each day, can go to where he he did as a player. He’s things. ent positions and he was coaches have to get bet- wants to be and then emphasizing patience in “You can’t just skip the glue guy, and he ter each and every day continue that passion his role as a coach, and one part and go to the knows those little details also.” for giving back to the he’s looking to help the main product,” Burgess that can make a good “You’re only as good game and giving back to players understand how said. “You have to start player better.” as the people around young people…hopemuch better they can be. with the little things – Burgess is embracing you, and you’ve got fully one of his guys “A lot of the guys, es- every little detail counts the opportunity to learn somebody like Jordan wants to be a coach and pecially in the younger and helps towards a win- more about how he is as who really…had no ego allows us to pay it forgeneration, think that it’s ning team and a winning a coach. regardless of his suc- ward.”
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Powhatan student-athletes earn postseason honors Staff Report The conclusion of 2019’s VHSL and VISAA fall seasons in both field hockey and volleyball saw several Powhatan student-athletes earn postseason honors for their standout play and contributions to their teams. Powhatan Field Hockey senior Michala Taylor earned First Team All-Region on the Region 4B field hockey team, and Ella Weber and Kaitlin Thompson both made Second Team All-Region. Erin Barney earned Honorable Mention. All four field hockey players were part of a season in which the Indians won three matches in penalty shootouts. Powhatan Volleyball seniors Sierra Ellison and Star Bryant were named to First Team All-Region on the Region 4B Girls Volleyball team, and sophomore setter Bryson Amorese was named to Second Team All-Region. All three were part of a standout season in which Powhatan went 19-6 with invitational games included and reached the Region 4B semifinals in postseason play. Ellison recently signed to DePaul University. Quinn Menger, from Powhatan, earned VISAA Division I First Team All-State honors. Menger, a junior, helped her St. Catherine’s volleyball team not only achieve a 26-5 season including invitational games, but also reach the VISAA Division I state final, in which the Saints fell to Flint Hill in four sets. Menger has committed to Penn State, which ranked no. 7 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll for Week 13 (Monday, Nov. 25). FILE PHOTOS/POWHATAN TODAY
Powhatan Field Hockey senior Michala Taylor (6) made First Team All-Region, Powhatan Volleyball seniors Star Bryant (1) and Sierra Ellison (10) made First Team All-Region and St. Catherine’s junior Quinn Menger, from Powhatan, made First Team All-State.
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VARSITY SCHEDULES Wednesday, Dec. 4 Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m. Powhatan HOME vs. Cosby 6:30 p.m. BSH away at Millwood Girls Basketball 5 p.m. BSH away at Millwood
PHOTOS COURTESY VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia Tech redshirt freshman Collin Gerardi, from Powhatan, in both photos, wrestles Ohio State’s Quinn Kinner in a dual held Nov. 17, 2019.
Powhatan, BSH, Goochland and Louisa at Goochland YMCA Saturday, Dec. 7 Wrestling 10 a.m. Powhatan away at New Kent High School Monday, Dec. 9 Girls Basketball 6 p.m. BSH away at Grove Christian Boys Basketball 7 p.m. BSH away at Grove Christian
Thursday, Dec. 5 Girls Basketball 6 p.m. Powhatan HOME vs. Huguenot Friday, Dec. 6 Swimming 6:30 p.m. Varsity meet featuring
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boys’ and girls’ teams this year. Bailey Kantanen, Emily Matthews, Mia Wison, Maura Campbell and Troy Porter are among Powhatan’s leading returners. Newcomers include Cole and Wyatt Malkerson and Summer Kantanen. The coaches hope to have more
GERARDI Continued from pg. 1B
starting lineup, Gerardi felt that the preseason went by really quickly. He also felt he and his teammates put in a lot of really good training. When the regular stretch began, the Hokies dug in early with three tough duals against top 20 programs – no. 19 Missouri, no. 15 Northwestern and no. 8 Ohio State, which was then ranked third in the country. The Hokies came out on top in all three. They’re currently 3-0 as a team and ranked fifth in the nation themselves. “We prepared pretty well for it and I felt like we were all confident going in,â€? Gerardi said. “Our team atmosphere right now is in a great place as far as competition and team morale.â€? Gerardi’s match was actually the one to kickoff the Hokies’ dual with the Buckeyes. “I didn’t even have time to be nervous,â€? he said. “I just went out there and‌wrestled and came out on top, got the Hokies on a roll.â€? He set the tone with his 7-1 win by decision over Quinn Kinner – ranked 14th in the nation at the time – and then Gerardi’s friend, 125-pounder Joey Prata who went to St. Christopher’s School, ended the dual on a 5-2 victory for Tech. “The leaders on our team like David McFadden and some of the older guys really stepped up and motivated us to get going,â€? Gerardi said. “Traveling with the team, getting there and then just getting the job done was special. I really felt a part of the team.â€? The Hokies’ roster brings together wrestlers from different communi-
ties and states – several Northeasterners, several wrestlers from Virginia and Ohio and a few from the Carolinas and Alabama – but Gerardi said they all have a common ground: their love for the sport of wrestling. “We can hang out outside of wrestling and do things together,â€? he said. “And also, just being part of the Virginia Tech community in general has brought us closer together. We spend so much time together, whether it’s in the wrestling room or just being at our houses, because we live so close, but it’s special – we never really get tired of each other.â€? Gerardi’s record to open his first team season is 5-3. He and his teammates most recently wrestled in the Navy Classic, where he went 3-2. He said he didn’t have his best tournament, but he got a lot of good experience and saw a lot of things he can work on in the break leading up to the Cliff Keen Invite in Las Vegas (Dec. 6-7). “So far this season’s been really good,â€? he said, “and transitioning from being a redshirt last year to being a starter this year has been a really cool experience.â€? Redshirting, he said, was really beneficial for him. “It’s kind of how you look at it, really; some people maybe don’t like the redshirt year as much‌they kind of wish maybe they were with the whole team‌but being able to redshirt and compete unattached at a lot of opens, getting a lot of good, quality matches in was super helpful for me,â€? Gerardi said, adding that “transitioning from high school to college was tough academically as well, so being able to have that year to maybe not
compete every single weekend but still get a lot of matches helped me kind of acclimate to school and wrestling all at the same time. It was awesome.â€? And while wrestling unattached, Gerardi won the 133 weight class title at the App State Open, placed 7th at the Southern Scuffle on a 4-2 record (with both his losses coming in sudden victory) and assembled an overall record of 17-6. He feels he’s matured a lot from last year to this year, and he’s been intentional with his training. “I’ve been able to work smarter and know when I need to back off a little bit and let my body recover‌and when I need to push it a little bit harder,â€? Gerardi said; striking that kind of balance early, he noted, will not only provide him with an advantage on the mat, but will also help him greatly after college when he enters the workforce. The biggest thing he’s taken away from his three season losses to date is that he’s capable of coming back and beating those guys later in the year. It’s a long season, so he doesn’t want to dwell on his losses too much, but he spoke mainly to keeping up his intensity and making sure that he’s “firing on all cylinders the whole time.â€? “Even my coaches tell me, every day in practice, that my conditioning is second-to-none,â€? he said. “I can go for 7 minutes – I can go for as long as anyone in the country – so really just keep my intensity from the beginning, and I’m gonna end up wearing those guys out.â€? He’s aiming to place high on the podium this coming weekend in the Las Vegas invite, which he described as being similar to the NCAA tournament in March.
Wrestling 6 p.m. Powhatan HOME vs. Dinwiddie Girls Basketball 6 p.m. BSH away at New Community 7:15 p.m. Powhatan away at L.C. Bird Boys Basketball 7 p.m. BSH away at New Community Wednesday, Dec. 11 Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m. HOME vs. L.C. Bird
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