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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 28
January 8, 2020
New board of supervisors takes oath of office By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – The four-year term of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors officially began last week as all five members were sworn into office. The two returning supervisors and three new board members were sworn in during an oath of office ceremony held on Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Powhatan County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Paul Cella administered the oath of office. In a simple ceremony that lasted about 10 minutes, Cella completed the oath of office with David Williams, District 1; Larry Nordvig, District 2; Mike Byerly, District 3; Bill Cox, District 4, and Karin Carmack, District 5. The ceremony was
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The members of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors sworn in Jan. 2 are, from right, David Williams, District 1; Larry Nordvig, District 2; Mike Byerly, District 3; Bill Cox, District 4, and Karin Carmack, District 5.
attended by a few dozen family members, friends, and local residents.
The board members’ first meeting was on Monday, Jan. 6, which happened after press
time. After taking the oath, Carmack said she was excited to
take on this new role serving Powhatan residents. She talked about some of the board members’ upcoming goals and issues that are likely to arise, starting with the fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget. Other issues likely to come up in the coming months include developing a strategic plan; updating the proffer policy; looking at the county’s transportation network, and revisiting some of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. “That’s a good start for the first six months,” she said. Carmack, who previously served as a planning commissioner, said her new role definitely represents more of a workload, but she felt the planning commission was good training for her new role in regard to understanding planning see SUPERVISORS, pg. 6
Rotary Club ready to roll the dice on Proposed bill seeks to annual Casino Night fundraiser curb affordable By Laura McFarland
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POWHATAN – If you know when to hold them and know when to fold them, the Rotary Club of Powhatan has a fun night out planned that also does some good in the community. The local civic group will hold its fourth annual Pair-a-Dice Casino Night with Massino’s Casinos providing professional dealers and Los Vegas-style games from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center on Skaggs Road. As well as being a great community event that helps accomplish
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The Rotary Club of Powhatan’s fourth annual Casino Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 17.
Richmond Symphony Orchestra to perform eclectic concert
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Chia-Hsuan Lin, associate conductor, will lead the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in its concert at 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Powhatan High School.
By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – The Richmond Symphony Orchestra is coming back to the county for a concert benefiting the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) and the music program in Powhatan County Public Schools. Returning for a fourth time, the symphony orchestra brings a wonderful cultural night out for people of all ages while also doing a major service for the community, said PEF board member Patti Mulherin. One of two major fundraisers the foundation holds each year, the concert helps pay for teacher grants, student
scholarships, and the Teacher of the Year dinner. “This is promoting music with our students in the county. It is a very special opportunity for our young people and people in general to attend a real symphony,” she said. “The Richmond Symphony Orchestra comes out and works with our students in a number of programs, so there is an exchange going on. I would call it a cultural event for Powhatan.” The concert will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. Tickets are $25. see SYMPHONY pg. 6
POWHATAN – When the General Assembly convenes today, Jan. 8, for the 2020 session, among the more than 650 bills legislators will consider is one that would make it illegal for any locality in Virginia to discriminate against affordable housing developments. Senate Bill 97 was prefiled in December 2019 by Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-9, who said she has been concerned for a number of years about the shortage of affordable housing in the state and the negative stereotypes about affordable housing projects that have led many loMcClellan calities to say “not in my backyard.” If passed, the bill would make it an unlawful discriminatory housing practice for any political jurisdiction, its employees or appointed commissions to “discriminate in the application of local land use ordinances or guidelines, or in the permitting of housing developments, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, handicap, or because the housing development contains or is expected to contain affordable housing units occupied or intended for occupancy by families or individuals with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income of the area where the housing development is located or is proposed to be located.” McClellan said she previously introduced a similar bill in the State Senate last year and when she served in the House of Delegates in previous years because the anti-discrimination measures in the Fair Housing Act weren’t expressly applied to local governments when making land use decisions. Discussions about land use in Powhatan County have been a hot topic for several years, especially as the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors updated and finally adopted its 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan. In the midst of those discussions, there have been several land use cases that have drawn a great deal of attention and feedback from local residents, including an application to build an affordable housing apartment complex in the county. On Feb. 26, 2018, the board of supervisors voted 4-1 to deny KCG Development LLC’s application to rezone a 26-acre 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. 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 see AFFORDABLE, pg. 8
Powhatan Today, January 8, 2020
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O B I T UA R I E S FRANK HUBBARD JR.
CAROL POLUBINKSI
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Frank L. Hubbard Jr., 95, of Powhatan, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hubbard; a son, Bruce F. Hubbard; a daughter, Brenda L. Hubbard; two grandsons, Paul Hubbard (Brooke), Mark Hubbard (Adrienne); a brother, Carroll Hubbard; a sister, Evelyn Osbourne; and HUBBARD one great-grandson, Max Hubbard. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020, in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan, and where services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7. Interment Emmanuel Episcopal Church cemetery, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Powhatan Volunteer Fire Dept. or Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
Carol J. Polubinksi, 83, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elanor and Al Schroeder; brothers, Ronnie, Kenny and Walley; sister, Betty; husband of 63 years, A.J. "Ski" Polubinski; daughters, Doris Polubinski, Ginny Tremblay, Larnie Reczek; and stepfather, Art Schecher. She is survived by a son, AnthoPOLUBINSKI ny "Tony" Polubinski (Martha); daughters, Evelyn Schaber (Edward), Sue Hensley, Kari Combs and Rhonda Durrbeck (Michael); sister, Linda Johnson (Kenny); grandchildren, Tabitha, Anthony, Amber, Robert, Zachary, Joshua, Liam, George, Jordan, Bryson, Jersey; numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 3 in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to leukemiafoundation.org or kidney.org. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
Miles C. Price, 66, of Powhatan, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019, from complications of lung cancer. Miles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Victoria Price; his daughters, Kate Price and Jessica Price; his sister, Maryann Bergeron; his niece, Nicole Mumford and her family; and his nephew, Christopher Bergeron and his family. Miles enjoyed gardening, helping with rescue dogs and traveling. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed. The family would like to MILES thank all of the nurses and staff at Hospice of Virginia's inpatient unit at Retreat Hospital for all of their compassionate care in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Bullmastiff Rescuers Inc., P.O. Box 16, Pottersville, N.J. 07979 or Snort Rescue, P.O. Box 6104, Hoboken, N.J. 07030. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Jan. 8
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-centralvirginia-bni-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 War Memorial Roundtable for all Veterans meets at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. Contact Ruth Boatwright at 804-3376859. The Free Clinic of Powhatan, located at 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan offers health services (medical, dental, mental health, women's health) free of charge for uninsured and low income residents of Powhatan County. Administration hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays, lab services are from 9 a.m. to noon and patient hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Mondays, registration for new patients is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. For more information, contact 804-5985637.
and Respecting Survivors (STARS), meets at 6 p.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in the back room. The group is for survivors, caregivers and family members to listen and support each other. For more information, contact Sue Bird at 804-212-8651 or Patty Hicks at 804-375-3499. 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.
The Powhatan Republican Committee’s monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com. The Woman’s Club of Powhatan’s Clothes Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, Monday and Tuesday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at 3908 Old Buckingham Road at the back end of the social services building. Donations accepted anytime but preferably during regular hours. Shoppers can fill a paper grocery bag full of stuff for $3. The second hand store sells clothes, shoes, books, movies, CDs, housewares, linens, toys, small electronics, games and more. Look for The Clothes Closet of Powhatan on Facebook. Powhatan Stars Cancer Support Group, formerly known as Powhatan Supporting the Alliance
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Kay’s Krafters, a small branch of From the Heart Stitchers, will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information and location, call Donna at 804-598-7514 or visit www. fromtheheartstitchers.org.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-598-3481.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Sunday, Jan. 12
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.
Monday, Jan. 13
Show off your creativity and building skills at Lego Club at Powhatan County Public Library. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us in the children’s activity room of the library for this afterschool building adventure. Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the library during this program. Lego club members may work on their own, or build as a team. The library provides the legos. You provide the creativity! The club meets at 3 p.m. on Jan. 13 and Jan. 27. 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,
community at no cost for over 13 years. Approximately 210 residents dropped off trees for recycling last year. Trees may be brought to the Yard Works in Powhatan, located at 1990 Anderson Highway, through Jan. 31. Hours for tree drop-offs are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees will be ground into mulch. According to Robbie Urbine of Yard Works, “Please make sure trees are free of all lights, tinsel and ornaments.” No artificial trees will be accepted. For more information, call Yard Works at 804-639-0311 or the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Friday, Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 9
Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Powhatan County Public Library will continue to offer Storytimes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 14. Powhatan County Public Library Storytime sessions provide an interactive experience for young children and their caregivers that promotes early literacy skills and school readiness. The Tuesday Family Storytime includes books, sign language, flannel boards, songs, and a related craft or activity. The Wednesday Music and Movement Storytime includes stretches, singing and rhythm instrument exploration of stories. Storytime sessions will be offered on a weekly basis through April 29; however, note that Storytime will not be held during the week of Powhatan County Public School’s Spring Break, April 7 and 8. Storytime cancellations due to inclement weather are posted on the library’s Facebook page. No registration is required for Storytime programs. For more information, call 804-598-5670 or visit the website at www. powhatanlibrary.net. Powhatan County Public Library will hold Teen Tuesdays at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14, 21, and 28. Make a difference at your library with our Teen Advisory Organization. Help plan and run teen programs, create library displays, suggest YA books and earn volunteer hours. Refreshments provided. Grades 6-12 welcome. 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.
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Let Powhatan Anti-Litter Council and Yard Works help you “Go Green” this holiday season! Yard Works and Powhatan Anti-Litter Council will partner again this holiday season to offer live Christmas tree collection and recycling free of charge to local residents. This service has been offered to the Powhatan
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.
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 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 see EVENTS pg. 3
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CRIME R E P O RT Arrests • One female was charged on Dec. 11 with possession of marijuana (Misdemeanor), driving while license suspended or revoked, and speeding. • One male was charged on Dec. 11 with unauthorized use of a vehicle (Felony) and petty larceny (F). • One female was charged on Dec. 12 with failure to update address within 30 days, eluding officer/ failure to stop (M), and speeding. • One male was charged on Dec. 13 with possession of marijuana (M). • One male was charged on Dec. 15 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and failure to drive to right of road. • One male was charged on Dec. 16 with driving while license suspended or revoked, illegal use of defective equipment (M), and warrant arrest. • One male was charged on Dec. 17 with possession of possession of marijuana (M) and driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Dec. 17 with manufacturing or selling a controlled substance (F). • One male was charged on Dec. 17 with manufacturing or selling a controlled substance (F). • One male was charged on Dec. 17 with possession of marijuana (M). • One female was charged on Dec. 22 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding. • One male was charged on Dec. 22 with driving while license suspended or revoked. • One male was charged on Dec. 23 with possession of a controlled substance and drug overdose. • One male was charged on Dec. 24 with possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended or revoked, and failure to maintain control. • One male was charged on Dec. 24 with possession of marijuana (M), illegal use of defective equipment (M) and failure to drive to right of road. • One male was charged on Dec. 25 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding. • One male was charged on Dec. 27 with selling/ giving/distributing marijuana, carrying a concealed weapon, illegal use of defective equipment (M), and driving while license suspended or revoked. • One male was charged on Dec. 28 with strangling another causing wound (F) and assault and battery of a family member (M). • One male was charged on Dec. 29 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding. • One male was charged on Dec. 29 with aggravated malicious wounding (F), strangling another causing wound (F), and assault and battery of a family member (M).
Powhatan Today, January 8, 2020
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – A young Powhatan girl recently turned her 5th birthday into a way to help her community. When Finley Nuckols turned 5 this fall, her birthday party was turned into a way to help out other children in need. Instead of birthday gifts, guests to her party were asked to bring toys for the Powhatan Christmas Mother to be given to children in need, said their mother, Heather Nuckols. Finley said her mom talked to her about giving the gifts to the local nonprofit and so she knew they were “giving all of the presents to families who didn’t have enough money to buy any for Christmas.” She said it made her happy to do it. Finley’s donations carry on a family tradition started a little more than four years ago by their older sister, Ellie, on her 5th birthday. At that time, the family asked guests to bring items for the Powhatan Animal Shelter. In the years since, they have also collected donations for Backpacks of Love. Heather, who is a dental hygienist, said she got
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Finley Nuckols, center, asked guests to her 5th birthday to bring gifts for the Powhatan Christmas Mother program. Donating birthday gifts is a tradition Heather Nuckols started with her oldest daughter, Ellie, right, and will continue with her younger sister, Macy.
the idea from one of her patients, who did something similar with her children. She said there was definitely some whining that first year with Ellie when the presents for the animal shelter came instead of presents for her. But when she and her mom went to take the gifts to the shelter, Ellie felt good about what she had done. “Even though she didn’t want to give her personal presents away, she got to have that good feeling inside and had a better understanding of why it is a good thing to do this and that she wasn’t
lacking in stuff even though we didn’t keep presents,” Heather said. Heather pointed out that her children get presents on a regular basis, even if it is something small during a visit to a store. Children get so “inundated with stuff” that it becomes normal to purge their toy collections because they can’t play with everything. She added that she also wants to teach her children starting at a young age that helping people should be a normal part of life. She plans to start the tradition with her daughter Macy, 1, even earlier than her older
siblings. “Even doing these birthday parties, my kids still think they are the center of the world. So whatever I can do to help them realize there are lots of people who aren’t as fortunate as they are and that they can share and they can help and that should be a normal part of their thought process, not just an extra thing they do. It should always be a thought in their mind – what can I do to help somebody else,” Heather said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
AARP Tax-Aide back with new scheduling system Contributed Report AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be offering free tax return preparation again this year at the Powhatan County Public Library. In 2019, more than 600 tax returns were filed in Powhatan through this program. Because the volume of tax returns has increased significantly over the last few years the group
is no longer able to schedule tax preparation appointments over the phone. However, people will be able to easily schedule appointments online beginning Monday, Jan. 20 through a link on the Powhatan library website, www.powhatanva. gov/247/Library. In the event someone does not have internet access or is not comfortable making a
tax appointment online, the library is available to assist them in making an appointment on the library computers. AARP tax volunteers will also be available at the library to make appointments the mornings of Friday, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31 and every Wednesday and Friday during tax season (Feb. 5 – April 10). Free tax return preparation appointments will
Board recognizes MLK Committee During the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors’ Dec. 16 meeting, the board unanimously passed a resolution in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Youth Day and National Mentoring Day on Monday, Jan. 20. The proclamation recognized January as National Mentoring Month and that the county understands the need to increase public awareness of the importance of youth mentoring and the benefits PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND it offers to youth in the community. “Mentors giving guidance and leadership to youth in the Powhatan community have been compassionate volunteers with broad areas of knowledge and expertise that serve as role models and build,” it read. Shown are committee members April Gray, from left, Laura Daniels, and Shirley Goins. The board thanked the committee members for their work on the ninth annual MLK Jr. Youth Day Community Breakfast, which will be held at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. The event is a morning of celebration in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on the talents and accomplishments of local youth joining together for a morning of community unity. Tickets are currently available for purchase for $12 for adults and no charge for children 11 and under. Purchase tickets before Jan. 11. For more information, contact Little Zion Baptist Church at 804-375-9404.
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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.
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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
Backpacks of Love, nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, needs help. In addition to the constant need for donated individualsized food items, adults or students are needed to double bag the plastic bags the group packs in, which will help expedite the packing process. (This job can be done at home if people pick up bags at the
pantry office.) The group also needs help breaking down boxes for recycling. This job should be done weekly preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays after packing days. These are great jobs for students looking for community hours. Contact Gloria at 804-598-2723.
Narconon Arrowhead is here to help you. Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referral services to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 1-800468-6933 or log on to www. narcononarrowhead.org. see EVENTS pg. 6
be available in the large conference room of the Powhatan library between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, April 10.
BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently commended New Horizon Bank N.A. in Powhatan on its achievement of another 5-Star Superior Rating. Not only has New Horizon Bank earned Bauer’s highest (5Star) rating for financial strength and stability, it has maintained that top rating for nine consecutive quarters. Earning and maintaining Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating indicates New Horizon Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation. “BauerFinancial would like to congratulate Mr. Brian Gizzard, president and CEO, the board of directors, and the entire team at New Horizon Bank. Strong leadership and dedication to excellence both inside the bank and outside in the community are the building blocks for success,” remarked Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. “Community banks, like New
Horizon Bank, are fiscally-fit because they go the extra mile to help their neighbors and friends be fiscallyfit as well. In the end, New Horizon Bank reaps the benefits of the strong communities it helped to build,” concluded Dorway. New Horizon Bank was established in 2009 and has been serving its neighbors and friends both ethically and fairly for 10 years. Today, New Horizon Bank operates through a conveniently located office in Powhatan and can also be found online at newhorizonbank.com. BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. Starratings are all available for free at bauerfinancial.com.
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Powhatan County receives clean 2019 audit report By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Powhatan County recently learned it had received a clean audit report on the county’s June 30, 2019, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). During the Powhatan County Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, Ann Genova, senior associate with Brown, Edwards and Company, LLP presented the results of the independent auditor’s report her firm did on the county’s finances. The county’s financial statements were prepared by Charla Schubert, finance director, and the auditor’s role is to review them and express an opinion. Genova said her firm expressed an “unmodified opinion� on the financial statement, “which is the
best opinion that an entity can receive.� “It basically means that the financial statements are accurate in all material respects,� she added. Genova said there were no findings in the report related to compliance with federal programs. There was one state compliance finding related to disclosure statements but no state compliance findings related to the Department of Social Services. In her presentation, Genova referred to the comments on internal control and other suggestions, which her firm refers to as the management letter. It is a report on internal controls, which should be considered in relation to the financial statement of opinion. It is not an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
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controls but is “required to describe certain deficiencies identified or material weaknesses if they are identified.� Some of the issues identified in the letter include the school district not having sufficient employee resources to ensure adequate segregation of duties over the small parts inventory function and recommending the schools update regulations regarding procurement to ensure full compliance with federal code. The audit firm also reiterated its recommendation that the county implement a purchase order system to serve as a management tool to control spending of county resources and to help ensure that the county pays only for items that are approved. Former supervisor Bill Melton congratulated Schubert on the clean audit report and the county’s audit committee on its work on the issue. County administrator Ted Voorhees added Powhatan County is one of the few jurisdictions of its size to prepare its own CAFR instead of paying an additional fee to have it prepared by the auditor. He also commended Schubert for the work she does. Other business handled at the meeting included: The board authorized the county administrator to execute a change order agreement with
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L3Harris for the purchase of mobile radios. On March 25, 2019, the board of supervisors authorized Voorhees to execute a contract not to exceed $9,725,000 with L3Harris for the construction of a new land mobile radio (LMR) system. The decision to contract for the purchase of the “subscriber units� (mobile and portable radios) was deferred to a later time. Tom Nolan, director of emergency communications, told the board that L3Harris had offered Powhatan a severely discounted price on the newly-released XL-200M Vehicular radio, which would save the county $93,584 if ordered during December 2019. The total cost of the units, if locked in during December, was $1,487,466. The county will order the radios as needed over a two-year period but will have the price locked in at the 2019 rate, Nolan said. David Williams, who represents District 1, led a discussion about how the radios will be funded. Voorhees pointed out that the county will be able to use certain existing funds to decrease the distance to funding the entire $1.4 million and then possibly discuss with the future board splitting roughly $500,000 over two years of capital improvement plan funds. He said the board wasn’t committing to those options, but those and other options were available. When asked if he was concerned when it came time the money wouldn’t be there, Voorhees pointed out that public safety is a “huge priority for the community,� so if he had to make choices about other capital needs and this one in his recommendations, he would make it a priority and make sure it
was funded. The board voted unanimously to authorize Voorhees to execute the purchase agreement. Dr. Paula Pando, president of Reynolds Community College, gave the school’s annual report to the supervisors, highlighting both an overall look and a closer look at how the college serves Powhatan County. Pando’s presentation focused on the diversity of the college’s student makeup, encompassing both racial diversity, the range of ages, and economic resources. She discussed the college’s focus on stabilizing enrollment, which included both student retention and an increase in new enrollment. She talked about efforts to “slim down� executive leadership in a top-heavy organization. During the 2018-2019 school year, 146 Powhatan students were enrolled. Of those, 17 percent were first-generation college students and 37 percent were age 25 or older, emphasizing how the “nontraditional student� is becoming the “traditional student.� The Advance College Academy saw 22 graduates with the Class of 2019 graduating with an associate’s degree before they earned their diplomas at Powhatan High School. Since 2018, 41 students have completed the ACA program. She added that the community college awarded $6,200 in scholarships in 2019 for Powhatan students. The four members of the board present voted unanimously to amend county code to revise residential irrigation use and remove the pump station credit policy. In order to conserve the allocated treated water
capacity purchased from Chesterfield County, county code was amended to prohibit residential irrigation systems from being installed or connected to the Route 60 (Flat Rock) water supply after a presentation from Ramona Carter, director of public works. Residential irrigation systems can cause peak demands in excess of three times the normal domestic water use. Residential irrigation systems are often programmed and homeowners are not aware of the demand the systems are placing on the domestic water supply. Until an additional water source is secured or additional capacity is purchased from Chesterfield County residential irrigation systems will not be allowed. Carter pointed out there are not currently any residential systems connected, so county staff felt this was a good time to make this change so no one would be adversely affected. Staff also recommended revising the code to remove a pump station credit policy, she said. The credit policy was originally put in place to encourage commercial development by offering developers a credit on the construction cost of installing a pump station to serve their property. Commercial development along the Route 60 corridor has developed without the need for the credit policy. Williams recommended passing the ordinance but asked staff to bring forward to the new board a workshop on what economic benefits the county offers to encourage development. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Luke’s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9AM Christian Formation (Sunday school for Children & Adults) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953
The Bridge The Church of Genito Jesus Christ of Church Presbyterian “Building a Bridge of Hope� Latter-day Saints
Church
Isaiah 58:12
2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA
598-2086 Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
www.EvergreenPowhatan.com
598-4970
598-8844
Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627) 2/10th of a mile north of Rt. 13
Rev. Robert Barnes
Powhatan United Methodist Church
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Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.
Worship service at 9:30 AM Meeting at Flat Rock Elementary School
1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA
804-403-3963 Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Patrick Conner, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service – 10 am - 11 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine – 11:10 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society – 11:10 am 598-7159 Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd. Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard
Providence Presbyterian Church
Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors
Worship: 8:30 Just off Rt. 13 in the Village1 . &. 11 a.m. Sunday School: Sun 598-4438 ol: 9: 9:45 .a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.
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3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
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Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road
Community Church Dr. Cavell W. Phillips, Pastor Where there is Unity, there is always Victory. A church “Where you are welcome� Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 – 7:30pm ( 60 Minute 11:00AM – 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday ) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411
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Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m. 378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398
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Heroes, Horses, and Healing event strengthens veteran community Contributed Report
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he Heroes, Horses, and Healing event recently held in Powhatan connected veterans and their families with providers. The event goal was to educate providers about military and veteran culture in order to better serve the needs of this population, while also connecting local veterans to service providers and community resources. Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center in Powhatan provided the ideal location for the event on Oct. 25. This center serves veterans by providing equine therapy and connection with peers. The facility seeks to serve more veterans and actively partners with many agencies, organizations, and individuals to meet the unique needs of veterans. “We wanted to host this event because we need to support our veterans, the people who serve them, and the people who love them. As service providers [from Goochland Powhatan Community Services], we want to know how to better serve this community. We want veterans and their loved ones to know we are here to support them. We also want to increase awareness and collaboration with local service providers that already do,” said Lise Fitzgerald, access supervisor at Goochland Powhatan Community Services. The event featured a networking opportunity for veterans, their families, and local resources to meet one another and learn about opportunities for support in Powhatan and surrounding counties. There were also panel discussions about equine therapy for veterans, ways to keep veterans and their families safe, and community supports available for veterans and their families. Goochland Powhatan Community Services distributed lock boxes to secure prescription medication, as well as cable locks, which can be used to secure guns at home. The audience heard about Lock and Talk Virginia, a statewide initiative funded by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to increase conversations about suicide and encourage individuals, friends, and family to reduce access to lethal means. Visit www.lockandtalk.org for more information on the initiative and www.dbhds.virginia.gov for more information on the services provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In addition to decreasing means to suicide, lock boxes and drug disposal kits, which were also distributed, decrease the possibility of opioids and other drugs being misused in our community. The event also welcomed the following organizations to share the great work they are doing in our community: Beyond Boundaries is a nonprofit based in Richmond specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and those in recovery programs on outdoor adventures. They welcome our community to join them as a participant, volunteer, or supporter. (www.beyondboundariesrva.org) Goochland Powhatan Community Services provides services for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders to the citizens of Goochland and Powhatan counties. Veterans, service members, and their fami-
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spouse spo employment help, webinars and online training, ing relocation and deployment tools, and much more. mo (www.militaryonesource.mil) The American Red Cross offers confidential services to all veterans and their families by connecting vic them with local, state and national resources th through a network of chapters in communities across th the United States and offices on military installations th worldwide. (www.redcross.org/get-help/militaryw ffamilies/services-for-veterans.html) The Rural Substance Abuse Awareness CoaliGoochland and Powhatan countion provides Goochlan ties ti with information, events, and resources related to substance misuse prevention, m ttreatment, and recovery. (www.rsaac.org) er Tech for Troops bridges the digiTr tal divide for veterans and their families, providing veterans with vidi skills, computers and IT skil workforce training. (www. work techfortroops.org) techf The Virginia Veteran & Family Support ProFamil gram (VVFS) is operated statewide by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and provides outreach, connection and support to veterans and their families as they address the challenges of military service, transition, deployments, post-traumatic stress or other behavioral health concerns, as well as, traumatic brain injuries and physical injuries. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255, press 1. (www.dvs.virginia.gov)
lies are welcome. The website lists the hours when an immediate assessment and referral to
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Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center in Powhatan held Heroes, Horses, and Healing to connect veterans and their families with providers.
services is available. GPCS is available 24/7/365 at 804598-2697 or at 804-556-3716 for psychiatric emergencies. (www.gpcsb.org) Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center provides year-round therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. Call 804-3186485. (www.ldequestrian.com) Mechanicsville Veterans of Foreign Wars is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. (www.vfw.org) Military OneSource is a Department of Defensefunded, 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help military service members, family, and survivors reach their goals, overcome challenges and thrive. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services,
Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.
GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH
Holly Hills Baptist Church
“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers
www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
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
804-375-9404
Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
SUNDAYS AT 10AM 1348 ANDERSON HWY POWHATAN VA 23139 RISENCHURCH.US
BAPTIST CHURCH 2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051 Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor 11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Graceland Baptist Church
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. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 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
Praise and Worship Service
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Old Trail Church of Christ oldtrailcoc.com | oldtrailcoc@gmail.com
Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Often quoted, but correctly? Written to Christians (Eph 1:1), it is not telling lost people what to do to be saved. It is a majestic general description of God’s grace plan. Repentance and immersion (Acts 2:38) are both required but are conspicuously absent here. Did you know that about twelve of the church members at Ephesus had to be immersed a second time to be sure they were baptized properly? (Acts 19:1-5)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139
Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241 First Worship 8:30 am Bible Study for all ages 9:45 am Second Worship 11:00 am Wed. Family Ministry 6:30 pm
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
Family Worship Center “Your Community Church”
598-2763
2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm
Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship - 11 am Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
Wednesday 7pm
Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
804-598-2301 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m. Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)
fbcpva.org
Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!
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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School leads youngest students in Reverse Advent Project
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The students and families of the Early Childhood program at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School participated in a Reverse Advent Project in December. Rather than receiving gifts, families were asked to donate food that was delivered to the food pantry at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Dec. 20. For each day, children brought in a specific item listed on their calendar to be donated to families that are in need in the community. The food the children brought included: peanut butter; stuffing mix, boxed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, dessert mix, applesauce, canned sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned beans, packages of oatmeal, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO packages of pasta, spaghetti The students and families of the Early Childhood program at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School participated sauce, chicken noodle soup, in a Reverse Advent Project in December. The items students brought were donated to the Powhatan Food Pantry. and tomato soup.
Ride Assist program needs volunteers Contributed Report Transportation is one of Powhatan County’s top three needs, and this need is especially felt by our senior population. Ride Assist Services is a community agency that advocates for the majority of seniors who desire to remain in their home and enjoy their community by providing transportation for those unable to drive themselves. Powhatan County is part of a region facing an age wave; our senior population is growing rapidly. The projected population of residents age 65+ will outnumber school-age children for the first time in history within 15 years. RAS wants to see Powhatan County elders have the freedom to enjoy all the valuable benefits associated with aging in place. Ride Assist Services is looking for individuals who care about the livability of Powhatan County for ambulatory seniors age 60+ who are able to live independently but need transportation for basic needs. Volunteer drivers will provide the rides that fit into their own schedule and their gift of time will impact the lives of individuals as well as
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and zoning issues. A common theme among the board members when asked about the future was the congenial working relationship they believe they will have. Nordvig, who has been in office since February 2015, said he is expecting “a less contentious board,” which will be a pleasure. Meeting with the other board members before they were sworn in, he said he felt they all “seemed to be a lot on the same page with what is important for the county.” One of his immediate concerns, he said, was that the county needs more commercial revenue but it needs to be “Powhatan-friendly commercial growth.” The budget is an immediate priority, and other issues the supervisors discussed included exploring broadband options and getting a capital improvement plan that matches the
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Kevin Lloyd, left, assists George Robinson during a recent ride provided by Ride Assist.
strengthen the vitality and fabric of our county. Any volunteers currently serving in churches to provide transportation and any senior church members receiving that transportation are welcome and encouraged to register with this program. Volunteers can connect through RAS with clients they know. The goal of this service is to meet the need of our county in a more sustainable, coordinated way. Ride Assist Services a central point for com-
munication, coordination, safety measures and record-keeping - provides volunteers with personal and vehicle identification, optional AARP safe driver course, mileage reimbursement, volunteer appreciation events, and ample additional liability coverage. Contact Jayne Lloyd, transportation coordinator for Ride Assist Services at 804-698-0438 or RAServices.PVA@ gmail.com with any questions or to apply as a volunteer for this program.
county’s budget. Williams, who has been on the board since 2012, said the public is likely to see a “board that is going to be very much together in terms of our vision and what our strategic plan is going to be for the county, and you will hear more about that as we go forward.” “I think you are going to see a board that is going to have fun and is going to enjoy going to work for the county and … addressing some problems that we have had on the table for a long period of time,” Williams said. The board knows it has certain issues it wants to address, including economic development, and he said the supervisors are going to bring forward some new ideas. Regarding the future, Cox simply said he thinks the issue of “talking about what individual board members want to do is what led the prior board down the wrong road. I really think it is going to be about what we want to do, and we will be talking
about that on Monday night as part of our organizational meeting.” Byerly said he has lived in the county since 1963 and it has given a great deal to him, so he is happy to be giving back now as a supervisor. One of his priorities is to help create unity in the county, and that starts with the leadership, he said. That means the supervisors being able to work together as a team and have good dialogue so they can find solutions for issues that exist in the county. Land use issues will likely be an important issue for the board in the near future, Byerly said. Many residents voted in the General Election based on concerns about what they want the county to look like in the future, he said. But he added he is new to the role and is ready for the challenge of tackling everything he has to learn to serve in his new position. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Associate conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin said the concert will bring a wonderful mix of music that audience members with a variety of tastes can enjoy. The program will include the “classics of the classics,” such as Gioachino Rossini’s “Overture to Il barbiere di Siviglia” (The Barber of Seville) and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67. The concert also features American composers such as Aaron Copland’s “An Outdoor Overture”; Leroy Anderson’s “Fiddle Faddle”; George Walker’s “Lyric for Strings,” and Florence Price’s “Symphony No. 1 in E Minor III. Juba Dance.” Price was the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra. Movie lovers may also recognize selections from “Oklahoma!” and “Aladdin.” Lin said she is thrilled that at the end of the concert, the Powhatan High School Chorus will perform with the symphony orchestra, singing “Do-Re-Mi”
event with the concert but represents some great educational opportunities for Powhatan students, said Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent. In the fall, the division’s fifth-graders attended a symphony performance in Richmond that has been great at generating interest in the orchestra program, which begins in sixth grade, he said. The symphony also brings in artists to do master classes with middle and high schools students. “It really is a partnership that exposes our students to a lot of performers and professionals they really wouldn’t have otherwise been able to experience without this relationship,” he said. As a further tie-in, students with the Powhatan Middle School Orchestra and the Powhatan High School Jazz Band will perform at the event before the concert and during intermission, Jones said. One of the most important goals of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra is music education, Lin said. By sharing music and
purchase and donate tickets so interested students can attend the concert who usually couldn’t afford it. When purchasing tickets online, there is also an opportunity to choose to donate one or more tickets to students. Jones reiterated that in addition to the immediate benefit to students with the cultural exposure, they profit in a huge way each year through the funds the concert raises. In addition to a golf tournament held in the fall, the funds raised by the Powhatan Education Foundation through the Richmond Symphony Orchestra concert are a huge asset to the school system. In 2019 alone, the PEF awarded 15 grants to staff and teachers for a total funding of $29,290.60. Scholarships are awarded annually to PHS seniors who exemplify the foundation’s high standard of excellence through participation in extra-curricular activities, volunteer service and perseverance in overcoming adversity. The foundation also funds the Teacher of the Year celebration, Jones said.
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The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Powhatan High School. Proceeds from the concert will fund the Powhatan Education Foundation.
from “The Sound of Music” and James M. Stephenson’s “Sing Along America.” At one point, the audience will be asked to sing along. “I believe that music is a great way to bring all of us together,” she said, adding the shared memory of many of the songs will “really enrich the experience we share with each other.” The partnership with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra is a community
building relationships with school divisions like PCPS, they can share great music and artistic heritage with future generations as well as the community at large. “That is precious for us. To have this opportunity to perform and also inviting students to be part of the process, I think it is a great way to enrich our lives and life experiences,” she said. Organizers have given patrons the opportunity to
“We hope that everybody will be able to attend. We think it’s a great opportunity for people in our community to see a true professional organization perform in our backyard without having to travel downtown,” Jones said. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for the Richmond Symphony Matinee Performance at Powhatan High School.
help in 2020 with sessions with veterans participating in equine therapy. Helpers are needed starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15, and 21; Feb. 4, 12, and 18; and March 3, 11, and 17. Helpers are needed starting at 9 a.m. on April 7, 15, and 21; May 5, 13, and 19; June 2, 10, and 16; July 7, 15, and 21; Aug. 4 and 12; Sept. 1, 9, and 15, and Oct. 6, 14, and 20. The start time goes back to 10 a.m. for sessions on Nov. 3, 11, and 17. No sessions in December 2020. To volunteer, call 804-318-6485. Visit www. ldequestrian.com.
Library for All, a program designed for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Each hour-long session offers something new. Participants read stories, make crafts, and play games. They also enjoy learning about new topics from guest speakers from the Powhatan community. The next Library for All session will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16. Caregivers must remain with attendees during each program. Everyone from the Powhatan community is welcome to attend. Contact the Powhatan Public Library at 804-598-5670 or visit www. powhatanlibrary.net.
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Feeding Powhatan is a nonprofit food pantry that exists to feed people who are struggling financially in the Powhatan community. The pantry will be open from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Income guidelines apply. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804303-6431.
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Be ready for 366 new opportunities in 2020 By Laura McFarland Editor
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anta delivered my introspection a little late, so it wasn’t until New Year’s Eve that I actually had a spare moment and the desire to sit down and reflect on 2019 and what 2020 will bring. As I looked back on 2019 to make our Top 10 stories list for the Dec. 25 edition, I considered the year’s worth of stories with a very specific criteria of community awareness, impact, and newsworthiness. But there were items that made it onto the list or even the short list that hit a different set of criteria I found personally moving or impactful. Last year marked the second time in my career that I covered a murder trial, and even my profession as a writer can’t help me find the words to express the heaviness that lay over that week and the days that followed. The trial lasted five days – five long, exhausting, heavy days of testimony and accusation and doubt and resolution. As with any time I sit and listen to the details of a case where humans have done harm to each other, the sheer weight of processing the details gave me renewed respect for those in all aspects of the criminal justice system who choose to take on that burden every single day to see that justice is carried out. But with the bad moments also can come some really good ones. I wrote a column in September about the powerful experience of witnessing Powhatan resi-
dent Russ Holland Jr. doing 343 laps around the Powhatan High School track in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. That day is one of the darkest in our nation’s history, but, even 18 years later, the love and patriotism that draws people together right after a crisis felt strong again on that track. I feel blessed and honored to have completed even a few of those laps in their memory. In reading the news stories last week about the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in my native Texas, I couldn’t help but remember one of Powhatan’s own killed in a similar unthinkable act. Chris Rapp, who formerly worked for Powhatan County as director of public works and was still a homeowner here, was one of 12 men and women who were killed on May 31, 2019, at the Virginia Beach Department of Public Works. But beyond the sadness of his funeral, I was so glad to have the opportunity to attend a memorial in his honor and then the dedication of the Fighting Creek Playground in his memory. It was good to hear the words of those who knew him best talk about the light he brought to their lives. He left a legacy of good in a community he loved, and that is an achievement anyone could hope to reach. I thought about several of the stories of the community coming together to help a family in need when sickness or tragedy struck. Some have gotten better, and others are still fighting hard to survive. And still the community cares. As always, I loved being witness to some of the
moments – both large and small – in the lives of Powhatan County residents. The county’s Veterans Day and Memorial Day celebrations are some of my favorite annual events. I was as thrilled as anyone to watch the division teachers learn someone cared about what they do enough to give them each $1,000 to spend on their classrooms and students. I also enjoyed the celebration that the career and technical education (CTE) program made of 11 students who completed their courses and got the opportunity to participate in a National Signing Day in preparation of their new careers. It takes all of these moments and so many more to make up a year with its ups and downs and everything in between. Just like 2019, the year ahead in 2020 will have its ups and downs and everything in between. But when I contemplated how I wanted to view the blank slate that is 2020, I thought about something a friend posted on Facebook. The post showed one person asking another, “What will the new year bring us?” To which the person answered, “365 opportunities.” And being who I am and sometimes having no control over my corrective red pen tendencies, I commented, “Technically, 366 opportunities. It's a Leap Year.” That being said, I love the sentiment. I love the idea that this new year in 2020 brings with it 366 new chances for us to challenge ourselves to try to wake up and treat every day as the new opportunity it is. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
A hill and a sled I won’t forget By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
It’s funny how some memories of Christmas remain in our minds, crystal clear in its detail; while others fall into the category of who knows where I was or what I was doing. That doesn’t mean those occasions weren’t festive and rewarding, they just didn’t make that imprint in our psyche that some others did. Throughout the years, I’ve written about many of those most memorable Christmas days of my life. Oddly, I’ve rarely described the Christmas that I’ll remember for a lifetime, a memory that always makes me appreciate my family more at this time of year. It’s a time of year that is always tinged with an unfilled void and a sense of sorrow not just for one of two seasons, but for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the holiday season also is a time of increased mortality and that group of survivors who have experienced a death in the family at Christmas are unwilling members of a lifelong society who will always see the holidays through a different lens. But, for some unknown reason, this holiday brought back memories of a different Christmas, one year after my father’s death. Our small family gathered up our presents and headed to Grandma’s house for the holiday. Realizing it would be a tough anniversary, all of us thought it best to be surrounded by the comfort of a loving family. So, we gathered in my Nannie’s house in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to endure our first Christmas without my dad. It was a cold METRO
and gray Christmas Eve as I strolled around the large yards on all sides of the house. I poked my head in the many outbuildings, but one my grandmother called the meat house caught my attention. It had long since surrendered its meat-curing purpose and now housed a untidy collection of old furniture and trunks. Hanging on one of those poorly lit walls, I glared at a familiar sight, the shape of a sled hanging on a wooden peg, probably resting there for decades when some other young boy hung it after a run on the hill at the high school. I asked my uncle about the sled, and he said it had been hanging out there as long as he could remember, but encouraged me to take it down and use it if when the weather cooperated. I carried the musty smelling sled to the back porch that ran the length of the rear of the house, and wiped off years of dust with a damp cloth. What lay beneath was a Flexible Flyer Americana, runners in perfect shape and the wood darkened and many times soaked with oil to preserve its integrity. It was as perfect as the one my father had given his kids not so many Christmases ago. It somehow reminded me of him, of the many sledding adventures we had enjoyed, moments not realized at the time for their importance or fleeting nature. The best thing about spending Christmas in Gaithersburg was the increased chance of waking up to about a foot of snow. The then small town was located in the notorious snow belt of western Maryland, a region that received record snows each winter. And, that’s how it happened as I awoke the first Christmas morning following the saddest one of my life. As we opened gifts and enjoyed a big Christmas breakfast, I wasn’t thinking of all the nice gifts I had received, but instead wondering when I could ex8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-730-0476
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cuse myself and give that Flexible Flyers a proper test. My mother patiently clasped the seemingly endless clamps on black boots that smelled like retreads, made much more difficult by the endless number of socks she had required. The new piece of rope provided sharp contrast to the darkened wood sled, and the Flexible Flyer logo barely visible under tons of lacquer and wood oil. The hill at the high school was packed with kids trying out new toys just received, and the hill was smooth and fast coated with a tiny glaze of ice on the surface. The old Flexi didn’t disappoint, and flying down that large hill somehow reminded, renewed and refreshed me. Somehow, that old sled made me feel like the kid who had just received the best gift ever. It was almost dark as the flurries transformed to flakes. The walk home almost seemed dream-like with big Christmas lights reflecting off the white surface, and the snowy dark sky as a backdrop. I walked down the unplowed streets, the sled following like a loyal dog and skimming across the quickly freezing snow with no effort. As I climbed the hill to my grandmother’s house, I remember thinking what a great Christmas Day this had been. And that old sled accompanied me on many runs in various locations, and always reminded me that some things in life have the power to provide joy if only in limited doses; but the impact they have last a lifetime. Sixty years later, I still think of my dad almost every day, and, yes, Christmas Eve still makes me melancholy, but it only lasts a second as I remember what I had, what I have, and just what good fortune can come in the oddest of forms, like that old worn sled.
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some wonderful things in Powhatan County, the casino night is simply a fun evening out, board member Patti Mulherin said. A single ticket is $50 or two tickets are $95. The price of a ticket includes two drinks, gourmet appetizers, “fun money” to gamble with all night, door prizes, and the chance to win raffle prizes or $5,000 on a golf putt shot. “Just by buying a ticket and coming, they become eligible for a number of the drawings that we have,” she said. The casino night is the group’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds providing for a year’s worth of good works, Mulherin said. “We used to have the Hops and Barley festival but not anymore, so this is it for us,” she said. “It goes a long way. Since it is our biggest fundraiser it provides us with money we can use in our community for donations to various organizations and charities.” Recipients of Rotary donations include Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA, Backpacks of Love, The Free Clinic of Powhatan, Powhatan Education Foundation and individual citizens in need. The construction of the Powhatan Library patio and window replacement at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center were also Rotary projects. The group has also been taking steps to have more of a one-on-one impact by having members directly help people in the community, Mulherin said. She gave a recent example of a single father whose refrigerator broke. The group helped get him a used refrigerator and even brought it to his house. The group also started their own Pay It Forward program, which saw them distributing several thousand dollars in $25 and $50 gift cards at Walmart and the two Food Lion stores in the county to complete strangers. “We were proud to ‘gift’ our local Powhatan residents as part of our recent community mission,” she said, adding all they asked in return was that the recipients do something nice for someone else to “pay it forward.” If you are interested in acquiring tickets for Pair-a-Dice in Powhatan-Casino Night, call 804-307-0301 or email rotaryclubofpowhatan@mail.com. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Residents go green for the holidays y at wreath workshop
Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners held a Holiday Greenery eenery Workshop on Dec. Dec 6 at Powhatan County Public Library. Volunteers demonstrated how natural materials can add a fresh look to holiday dĂŠcor. Participants learned about various types of greenery and how to use items such as fresh-cut greens, grapevine wreaths, wire and ribbon to make festive holiday wreaths.
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apartment complex was later cited in a letter sent to the county by a law firm representing the developer in fall 2018. The letter alleged that denying the rezoning request violated the Fair Housing Act and caused the developer to suffer “injury as a direct result of the county’s discrimination.� It cited language used during the Feb. 26 meeting by residents as well as documents sent to the county, many of which used “stereotypes and thinly-veiled language about race to warn supervisors of what they fear will be the result of affordable housing: high crime, drug use, dangerous people in proximity to Powhatan schools, ‘importing outsiders’ from other areas, destruction of the charming and
rural character of Powhatan, reduction of property values, and the like.� The developer later took its complaint to the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, which contacted the county in November 2019 saying it had initiated an investigation into potential racial discrimination by the board based on the complaint. If McClellan’s bill were to pass with its current wording, such a complaint could be taken to the state attorney general instead of going through the Department of Justice. McClellan said on Jan. 2 that she was aware of the Powhatan case and thought it was reasonable to believe that that decision was based on who was going to live there and the number of affordable housing units. “I did not pay close
enough attention to say whether that is a slam dunk case or not. But what was said at the hearing certainly raises that question. And if that decision was based solely on they are affordable housing units and who is going to live there, then that is exactly the kind of decision we are trying to curb with this bill,� she said. However, she said she does not know enough about the case to prejudge what the Department of Justice will find in its investigation. McClellan said she believes governing bodies in localities “have the right to listen to what people want in their community, but everyone in that community also, I believe, has a right to housing.� “There are too many people of lower incomes who don’t have housing available, and the gov-
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compatible neighborhoods. It involves taking into account private property rights and those who want to develop and attempting to harmonize them. Historically those land use decisions have been delegated to governing bodies like the board of supervisors, and “rightly so, because the best land use decisions are made nearest to the citizens affected.� Ware said he has not formally taken a position on the bill, but he doesn’t expect he could support it because of the request he so often hears from localities – “don’t tie our hands. Don’t give us mandates that limit or restrict unduly our capacity.� When asked about their reactions to McClellan’s proposed bill David Williams, District 1; Larry Nordvig, District 2, and Bill Cox, District 4, declined to comment. Mike Byerly, District 3, said he does not think the Commonwealth
should be regulating how a local jurisdiction applies permitting or zoning ordinances. “Additionally, race, gender, religion nor income should play any role in approval or denial of any permitting, zoning, or re-zoning applications anywhere,� he said. Karin Carmack, District 5, said it is obvious that discrimination should not be allowed to play a role in a decision made by the board of supervisors. At the same time, she said she is not thrilled about the idea of legislators in Virginia dictating to the localities its land use patterns and densities. “I think a locality is definitely much better versed at making those decisions certainly than somebody who has no idea of traffic implications, school implications, etc.,� she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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For Menger, the court is a 2nd home St. Catherine’s volleyball star named All-Metro player of the year By Zach Joachim Times-Dispatch
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St. Catherine’s junior Quinn Menger practices at St. Catherine’s.
Walking around St. Catherine’s campus with Quinn Menger feels a little like tagging along with a celebrity. As you walk down the steps of the Kenny Athletic Center to the gym, a passing administrator smiles and tells you “Quinn is our rock star.” As you enter the gym, basketball players shout, “you go Quinn,” and, “we love you Quinn!” Menger smiles, appreciative of the praise. But she said accolades make her
feel awkward, because she doesn’t play with them in mind. “I play to have fun,” Menger said. “Sometimes I feel guilty because some other people probably deserved it more than I did.” This year, Menger’s play was more than deserving — the St. Catherine’s junior setter is the All-Metro player of the year for girls volleyball. Menger (Powhatan) was a first team all-state selection and the LIS player of the year. The future Penn State Nittany Lion doled out 660 assists, served 68 aces, hit 130 kills, and added 60 blocks and 129 digs. Penn State has the second most Division I national championships with seven behind Stanford’s nine. Coach Russ Rose has led the program since 1979, and his .861 career winning percentage ranks first in NCAA DI history.
Menger was 10 years old when she attended her first camp in Happy Valley. She always thought of Penn State as a “reach school,” until suddenly it wasn’t. “I never anticipated actually having an opportunity to go there. Those camps, I was scared to death, they were really good,” Menger said with a laugh. “I never thought some girl from Richmond who put in tons of work could make that happen.” St. Catherine’s this year went 26-5 the team’s best record in a season. The Saints also made their first-ever appearance in the VISAA Division I state final, where they finished state runner-up but took a set off of Flint Hill, the state champions and top-ranked team in Virginia. “One way I would describe this year would be magic,” Menger told the Powsee MENGER, pg. 3B
Powhatan’s All-Metro selections By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor
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Wrestlers compete in Florida By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor Before they competed in the Knockout Christmas Classic in Kissimmee, Florida this past weekend, Powhatan head coach Jonathan Tanaka had been told that this tournament was pretty tough. He and his coaching staff even told their wrestlers as much. And then
they got down there, and it was still way tougher than they expected. “The biggest thing that we kind of took away…is just they’ve got so many athletes down there in Florida,” Tanaka said with a chuckle. “I don’t know if it’s the water or what, but, man, every kid we looked at looked like just a physical specimen – they are just quick, strong, all that stuff. You put that together with
kids that know how to wrestle and it makes it a handful for you.” Forty-one teams – including 5A, 6A and 7A state champions and runners-up from Georgia, top-shelf competition from Florida and perennial Alabama state title contender Thompson Wrestling – came together to provide an extremely challenging atmosphere with a see CLASSIC, pg. 2B
Young team is growing, improving By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – While it’s been tough sledding for Powhatan’s young boys basketball team as it completed the 7-game 2019 portion of its 2019-20 season without a win in the scorebook, the players – none of whom held fulltime starting varsity roles last season – continued to glean crucial gametime experience when they took on a challenging three-game varsity invitational at Glen Allen High School, Dec. 26-28. Powhatan head coach Ryan Marable told his players that every possession is like a quiz. “Something that you haven’t seen is a
new question,” he said. “But we can’t keep missing the same question over and over… it’s not a controlled environment; what happens in practice, I can control it. But when it’s in the game, they have to control it and make sure it doesn’t happen again and then…it’s not football where you get a chance to talk about it and call the play; it’s a continuous game and you only get so many timeouts. “But I was proud of our guys. We’re so inexperienced, and three games like this against 5A schools…really helps us just continue to get better and get experience – the right experience,” Marable said. “If FILE/POWHATAN TODAY you’re gonna lose, you want to lose to Powhatan senior Trey Moore see BASKETBALL, pg. 2B
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POWHATAN – Overall, Powhatan’s varsity volleyball team this year was young. But it did still have strong senior leadership in place, it was stacked with promise and talent, and Cindy Bryant, who took the helm going into the 2019 season, expected her group to surprise everyone. Powhatan’s depth shined as ELLISON many players, from underclassmen to seniors, made key contributions down the stretch to help Powhatan go 19-6 (including invitational games) and reach the Class 4, Region B semifinals. “I think we kind of surprised everybody,” said Star Bryant, Coach Bryant’s daughter and a senior on the 2019 team. “We weren’t really sure what the year was going to look like, but then…we competed hard and had a really good season and a really good record...I think we exceeded everybody’s expectations, including our own.” At the end of Powhatan’s stellar run, two seniors who were part of that core leadership made the 2019 Times-Dispatch All-Metro teams, with six-foot outside hitter and DePaul University signee Sierra Ellison making First Team, and Bryant making Second Team. “It was amazing, because it was a goal of mine, because I haven’t been able to do it the past few years and this year I really wanted to try and accomplish it because a bunch of my friends who are great volleyball players get it, and that was just a goal of mine to try and be on the First see VOLLEYBALL, pg. 2B
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his second opponent, Daniel Espino-Delgado (Homestead, FL) in 5:29. Timmons, in his first match of the 132 weight class, pinned Aiden Reichert from Winter Springs, FL in 5:27, then in the consolation bracket pinned Gabriel Vilchez from Miami in 2:34.
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good programs and teams that are wellcoached and run good stuff, and that can prepare you for the rest of the Dominion District.” As the invitational progressed, so did individual players’ points totals. In Powhatan’s first game – a 54-24 setback to Douglas Freeman – Logan Wyatt was Powhatan’s top scorer with 9 points. But the next night against host Glen Allen – who won 84-47 – Wyatt made 10 – and he was Powhatan’s second leading scorer behind senior Jay Harris, who poured in 18. And then, facing Atlee on Saturday, Powhatan had three players reach double-digits in the 69-44 loss as Wyatt knocked down five three-pointers to lead the team with 15 points, Harris racked up 14 with the help of three three’s of his own and six-foot-seven junior Ethan Kramer, who is continuing to find his footing in his first year on varsity, tapped into a rhythm in the second half and netted 11. “I think all of our guys have gotten
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Division I accent to it. Powhatan took its lumps, and only two of its wrestlers – Hayden Fitzsimmons at 182 and Linwood Hill at 195 – made it as far as the quarterfinals in their respective weight-class tournaments. But to see high-level competition that they wouldn’t have seen otherwise, and to get beat up a little bit and see what they’ve got to get better at – it’s why they went down there. And if the stiff competition itself wasn’t enough of a challenge, several of Powhatan’s wrestlers also endured sickness during the trip. “I got down there and my buddy who’s one of the tournament directors told me that…two or three of the teams from Florida just ended up backing out last-minute because they had several kids out with flu and sickness,” Tanaka said, adding: “I think a lot of our kids that were sick were able to push through it…hopefully some of them learned a little about themselves.” All told, the adversity Powhatan’s wrestlers faced across the multiple fronts made the wins that they did earn that much sweeter. Nine wrestlers – Fitzsimmons, Hill, Gavin Timmons (132), Micah Holt (220), Sean Hall (126), Bradey Lindhjem (heavyweight), Andrew Cheatham (152), Matthew Bales (152) and Hans Rehme (170) – all came away with at least one Knockout Christmas Classic victory to their names, and both Fitzsimmons and Timmons earned two wins apiece. Both Lindhjem and Holt joined Fitzsimmons, Timmons and Hill in making it to Day 2 competition. “All those kids who just made it to Day 2, I thought was a huge badge of honor just in a tournament of that level,” Tanaka said. “It was very tough just to fight out of Day 1…looking through there, every match from Match 1-on was tough.” Fitzsimmons won his first match by a 4-0 decision over Ben Valdes and pinned his second opponent, Daniel Espino-Delgado (Homestead, FL), in 5:29. But after reaching the quarters, Fitzsimmons took two losses by pins to Nolan Eaddy and Jalen Durham. He was among the wrestlers who didn’t feel well during parts of the trip. Timmons opened his tournament strong by pinning Aiden Reichert (Winter Springs, FL) in 5:27. And then, after he got bounced to the consolation bracket on a tech fall loss in his second match, Timmons pinned
better individually,” said Marable, who added that senior Trey Moore “has gotten so, so much better from a leadership standpoint, getting guys in the right spots.” Moore also rebounded well against Atlee, and when facing Glen Allen, he made two three-point attempts to spots where two of his teammates – Sam Moniz and Scott Wyman – were wide-open to put-back the misses. “He’s the extension of the court, so his positive energy is really helping these guys who don’t have a lot of experience,” Marable said. The coach added of Kramer: “Ethan just hasn’t played a lot – hasn’t played a lot on his own, hasn’t played a lot through the school – so to see him progress today…he’s getting [experience] now and it’s only gonna make him better. He’s got great feet, got great hands, he’s quick. He’s just got to get used to people trying to block his shot…I’m proud of him; he wants it, he wants to get better, he wants to keep progressing and as long as he wants it, he’s gonna continue to get better with his skills.” Powhatan had to play most of the invitational without starters LJ Alston and Brylan Rather, both of whom went out
More online Look for coverage of this past weekend’s wrestling competition at the Hawk Duals featuring Powhatan, as well as Powhatan’s Jan. 4 swim meet online at www. powhatantoday.com and in an upcoming print edition of the Powhatan Today! Gabriel Vilchez from Miami in 2:34 before taking a loss by pin. “Gavin Timmons I thought had probably his best tournament in a long time,” Tanaka said. “I know it doesn’t necessarily show on paper, but he just wrestled a lot more under control here, looked a lot just cleaner as far as his technique…I thought he had a really, really good tournament, especially with the level of competition he had to wrestle, just staying under control and just kind of staying within himself.” Hill defeated Bryson Johnson (Bradenton, FL) in his first match by a 7-1 decision to reach the quarterfinals, dropped down to the consolation bracket on a loss by pin to Demarcus Williams and then took a narrow 3-1 defeat by decision to Bertilus Bornelus. Lindhjem pinned Timothy Van (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) in 2:41, and Holt returned from a concussion – which he sustained in his team’s first match of the season against Lee-Davis during an invitational at New Kent High School – to take a 5-2 decision over Kourosh Rashidian. “Took our time coming back from that, making sure everything was good – obviously working with Shelly Mickens our trainer who does a phenomenal job making sure that he was getting everything he needed, and making sure he was 100 percent,” Tanaka said of Holt. “Just real happy that he’s feeling good – he even got put in some kind of tough situations [in the Classic], he got slammed a little bit – and he said he felt fine, so that was a good sign.” Sean Hall, who recently won both the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic 126 weightclass title and Outstanding Wrestler honors for the lower-weights division of that Classic, but was also among the wrestlers battling sickness in Florida, lost his first match, then defeated RyanMoustafa Ullayk (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) by a 12-1 major decision before taking a loss by pin. “Sean Hall unfortunately wasn’t feeling real great, didn’t have a great tournament, but I think he learned a lot,” Tanaka said. “We always talk about how…. wrestling is a microcosm of life and how it’s kind of a
of Thursday’s game against Freeman with concussions in the first quarter. “That really set us back as far as what we had prepared to do and then what we were able to do just from a personnel standpoint,” Marable said. “But I’m proud of our guys…individually guys got better at certain spots…we just need to continue to really make sure that we can clean up some of the things that keep happening.” The first-third of the season is over, but Marable said they could see this stretch as their preseason. “We’ve kind of seen everything now, and we’ll see more of the same, so hopefully, now that we’ve seen it, we can correct some of the things and continue just to get better,” he said, adding: “I just want our guys to stay together and realize that it’s tough sledding being inexperienced and playing against the schedule that we’re playing, and that we’re not asking for handouts – we’re just gonna go and keep trying to earn everything and make the teams that we play earn everything, and, at the end of the day, if we don’t have any regrets, then it’s a win, and we can go home happy and sleep better that night.”
vessel, it’s gonna help you. Sometimes in life, you’re not feeling real great, we’ve still got to get up and go to work – same situation here: not feeling real great, but we’ve still got to wrestle, and so just kind of learning how to wrestle when you’re not 100 percent, which is a skill in itself.” Cheatham pinned Jeremy Tribble (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) in 46 seconds, Bales pinned Carmichael Gonzalez (Avon Park, FL) in 55 seconds and Rehme won against Bakr Khaleel (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) by injury default. Powhatan now has a lot of good things on video that the wrestlers can now look at, begin picking apart and start building upon as they venture deeper into the season. “It was a really good time for our guys honestly to kind of take it on the chin a little bit so they can learn and figure out what they have to do better as we move forward,” Tanaka said, adding that “our biggest growth is gonna come from losses, not from wins, and we’ve got to be able to analyze and self-diagnose and get better in those positions and nothing teaches us that as much as losses, because you get that fire under you from losing on top of just kind of taking a step back and being like: ‘Okay, I lost, but why did I lose?’ And: ‘What worked really well for that kid might work well for me, right? So let me apply some of those things to my game and see if I can pick and choose and add some things to help me get better.’” Tanaka praised his coaching staff Thomas Smith, Zach Olson and Richard Fitzsimmons for helping their wrestlers with getting down to Florida and gleaning that invaluable experience. He added that Coach Fitzsimmons did a lot of the legwork behind the scenes when it came to setting things up, getting food for the kids and getting them all settled in. Ultimately – to Tanaka and his staff – the trip was about more than just the wrestling – it was about giving their student-athletes something that they could fondly look back on in their later years. From staying in a nice rental house with a pool, to going to a water park together, to going out to eat at a buffet, to stopping by South of the Border on the way back – even if the memories of the wrestling fades, Tanaka hopes those experiences that their wrestlers got to share together on that trip will stay with them for a long time.
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hatan Today, “and to me, being a part of the magic that was within the players on this team and what we could do was awesome. Every opportunity we got to play as a team was like pure magic, because we all love what we do.” Menger had no shortage of offensive options — sophomore outside hitter Elise Williamson was a first team All-State honoree, and senior middle blocker Jailah Channer was named to the second team. The duo totaled 541 kills between them. Coach Skip Weston noted a particular camaraderie in this year’s team. That culture drove them to the state final, and Menger had a major hand in building it, he said. “Everyone on the team is welcome, it’s a family,” Weston said. “And Quinn and (senior libero) Claire (Ellis) have been a big, open part of that.” Weston added that Menger functions as another coach on the court. She’s been around the game since she was a 3-year-old watching her parents coach. That early experience helped her lead by example as early as eighth grade. Menger has been a mentor to not only her teammates, but to young players in the Richmond area. The Saints host a camp in the summer, and Menger loves helping the kids there. “It’s right up my alley; we’ll break the speaker out and play music,” she said. “It’s fun for them to realize that it’s a fun place to be.” She hasn’t thought about the prospect of coaching down the road, but can’t imagine life without the game. Menger’s time on the court has been the aspect of high school she’s enjoyed the most, and the relationships she’s built while playing the sport she loves will stick with her more than anything. “The fact that some of my teammates are going to be my bridesmaids is so touching,” she said with a wide smile. “The fact that you get to do what you love with the people you love is awesome.” - Nick Vandeloecht of the Powhatan Today contributed to this report.
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Team,” said Ellison, who also made First Team All-Region and was awarded the Powhatan High School volleyball team’s Offensive Player of the Year honors. Bryant said it was pretty exciting to make All-Metro – she wasn’t really expecting it. But in reflecting on something she had talked about earlier with her mom, she said that, as much as it meant to have been voted in as an individual player, she couldn’t have gotten there without the support of her team and the group effort. “Looking back now…if I could go back, I wouldn’t change anything as far as the group of girls we had and the team, the team bonding – everybody was so close on the team,” Bryant said, adding how she was really thankful for her coaches and for the team with which she got to end her senior season. Bryant also made First Team All-Region and was awarded her Powhatan volleyball team’s Defensive Player of the Years honors for her blocking. The 5-foot10 middle this season delivered 47 blocks to go along with her 17 assists, 19 aces, 117 digs and 210 kills. “It’s always such a good feeling to come down from a really good block and just be like: ‘Whoa, I just did that,’’’ she said. “And that’s definitely what I look forward to, or love the most about volleyball – is just blocking and playing at the net.” Bryant is in cosmetology right now through Powhatan, so when she graduates, she’ll have her license and will be able to go straight into the workforce; she expects that she’ll probably play recreational volleyball, and that she will continue coaching volleyball in the community as well. Through playing volleyball, Bryant has gleaned a lot of life lessons both on and off the court, from putting in the hard work to staying dedicated and committed to something. “When you’re part of a team, that means that you’re being a good teammate regardless of how you might or might not feel about that person,” she said. “Being a teammate is being positive and uplifting other people regardless of how you feel yourself.” With a sprained ankle sidelining her for four games, Ellison in 2019 totaled 37 aces, 186 kills, 9 blocks and 142 digs. Despite the injury, the senior outside hitter bounced-back to provide key leadership to her team in the closing stretch. In her first game back in full – a 3-1 win for a regular-season sweep of James River – Ellison double-doubled with 13 kills and 14 digs, added 5 aces and a block and served for 14 straight points. “I just really focused – because I took time to step back when I couldn’t play – and I would just watch what other teams would do, see what our team’s strengths and weaknesses were and got to see that on the bench while I watched the games,” Ellison said. “It really helped me focus more on playing and getting that drive back…and really trying to win.” As she prepares to play for DePaul University’s Division I Women’s Volleyball team at the next level, Ellison’s takeaways from her recent time playing include learning how to really control her emotions. “Maybe when I get frustrated, this season has taught me that I can’t show that, and I really just need to keep it in myself, because I don’t want my other teammates looking at me, seeing that I’m frustrated, and then them getting frustrated, and then that impacting the game,” Ellison said. Ellison always had role models growing up, and this year, she feels that she got to be one to her Powhatan teammates. “For me, I tried to implement that… you can have fun,” Ellison said. “They take it so seriously, which is good, but I think it’s good to have fun with it and just not take it so seriously, and…and I would just try to spread as much volleyball knowledge to them as possible so they can learn it for future years.” Ellison added: “I really enjoyed my last year at Powhatan. I’m gonna miss it – and I just thank my mom because she supports me through everything.”
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HOMES RENTALS ACREAGE
1325 Gills Road, Powhatan 3 bedrooms, 2-bath doublewide on 10 aces. $825 /month + deposit. Call 804-794-3163
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53. Succulent plants 55. Soluble ribonucleic acid 56. Deliberately setting fire to 58. Infamous singer Zadora 59. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman 60. Influential sports mag 61. Aromatic Mediterranean plant 64. Sixth note of a major scale 65. Unit of explosive power 67. Large watertight chamber 69. Popular street 70. A way of watering CLUES DOWN 1. Mollusks 2. -__, denotes past 3. Anchor ropes 4. Large Middle Eastern country 5. To make a mistake 6. Ancient governor 7. Extents 8. Chinese surname 9. NYC subway ‘residents’ 10. Essential oil used as perfume 11. A way to treat injuries (abbr.) 12. Session
13. Units of land areas 15. Goes over once more 18. Where wrestlers work 21. Italian islanders 24. Avenue 26. __ Adams, U.S. President 27. Rest with legs bent 30. Type of flour 32. The Golden State (abbr.) 35. More (Spanish) 37. Stinging, winged insect 38. The use of irony to mock 39. Arsenals 42. Pouch 43. 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 46. Violent seizure of property 47. Restrict 49. Something comparable to another 50. Punishment device made from stems 52. Soul and calypso songs 54. Formerly OSS 55. Athabaskan language 57. __ bene: observe carefully 59. Six (Spanish) 62. Read-only memory 63. Chinese philosophical principle 66. American conglomerate 68. Tin
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 This week will get off to a social start, Cancer. Expect friends to bring other friends along if you are hosting a party. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your network.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Now is a key time to boost your bottom line, Libra. If you don’t already have a job, it’s time to get one. If you’re employed, you may need to seek out new revenue streams.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Deep soul-searching and a sharing of hidden emotions might be on the docket this week, Capricorn. It is brave to own up to your feelings. You’ll find support in friends.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 This is a week to take inventory of any goals that you may have put on a shelf, Taurus. Dust them off and create a plan of action because the time to pursue them is now.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, put all of your cards on the table and begin discussions with others who are influencers in your life. Only then can you come up with a strategy to get things done.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Various ideas are swirling around in your head, Scorpio. You’re not sure which ones you want to see the light of day just yet. Partner up on a trial project first.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 A deep cleaning or decluttering is in order, Aquarius. Start with one room in the house and then work your way onward as time permits. Decluttering can be liberating.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, an ambitious week is on the horizon. Your professional house is booming, and you are ready to perhaps move your career to the next level.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Make a point of being direct if you are upset, Virgo. Others need to know if they have stepped on your toes, even if it was accidental so they can make things right.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if stress has been ruling your universe, it might be time to step back and reevaluate your priorities. Find out which tasks you can shed from your daily list.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 You may soon encounter some awkward moments with some people you interact with regularly, Pisces. This will blow over quite quickly.
THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Recurring TV show 7. Throws out 13. Iberian Peninsula microstate 14. Gossip 16. Atomic #20 17. Ivy League institution 19. Of I 20. ‘He Is __!’: Scripture excerpt 22. Musical genre 23. Heavy cavalry sword 25. Ancient Olympic Site 26. Satisfies 28. Popular flower 29. Shared services center 30. Drain 31. A way to attack 33. Urban Transit Authority 34. Spiritual leader 36. Postponed 38. N. American plant with edible purple-black berries 40. Gazes unpleasantly 41. Gets up 43. Capital of Ukraine 44. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 45. Golf score 47. Superhigh frequency 48. Swiss river 51. Felons
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 The stars pull you deeper into the cocoon of your mind, Aries. This may help you as you work on a project or work through thoughts and emotions.
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(804) 598-2875 RENTALS
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3430 Brookland Manor Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139 24+ acre country estate with lovely combination of open pasture perfect for horses and wooded acreage for privacy. Pond on the property. 960 sq ft DETACHED GARAGE/ WORKSHOP. Spacious 4000 sq ft brick home. 4-5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths. $449,950
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1501 Porters Mill Road, Midlothian, VA 23114
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3782 Donavon Mill Court, Powhatan, VA 23139 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan, VA 23139 17.03 acres with small pond on the property, next door to 3132 Huguenot Trail, 2.3 miles east of Rt. 522 and Huguenot Trail. $124,950
Beautiful home in Quarter Mill. Convenient one-level floor plan with second master suite upstairs. 9’ ceilings, wood floors, spacious granite kitchen with sunny dining area. Great room with stone fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Attached garage.
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2802 Hilltop Lane, Powhatan, VA 23139
28 Hatcher Road, Cumberland, VA 23040
Spacious rancher with full walk-out basement with 2-car garage. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, cul-de-sac location convenient access to schools, shopping, and Rt. 288!
Beautiful new rancher on lovely 3.4 acres, open floor plan with lots of windows and natural light. Sunny dining room open to great room with gas fireplace. Kitchen with granite counters. Attached garage. $249,950
$234,950
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4 Ranch Lane Cumberland, VA 23040
5579 Blanton Street Powhatan, VA 23139
3776 Archie’s Way, Powhatan, VA 23139
Sports Lake Road Cumberland, VA 23040
Rare opportunity to find 76+ acres in 4 parcels with rustic hunting cabin and small pond. Wooded with numerous streams. Excellent for recreation or hunting. $199,950
1.6 acre on Hideaway Lake. Scenic natural setting overlooking the lake.
3.56 acres with lovely hardwood trees, conveniently located in Branchway Springs with easy access to schools, shopping, library, YMCA and Rt. 288!
76.44 acres with approximately 71 acres of open acreage perfect for your animals! Enjoy country living at its best surrounded by beautiful rolling acreage.
$49,950 Owner/agent.
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21501 Sappony Road, Moseley, VA 23120 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $800/month
2865-A Rocky Oak Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $995/month
2048 Urbine Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath $1350/month
3771 Old River Trail, Powhatan, VA 23139 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $995/month
Western Powhatan Apartment w/ 1 bedroom, 1 bath $850/month
4531 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 1 bedroom, 1 bath $750/month
ACREAGE 1037330-01
Powhatan Huguenot Trail — 17.03 acres with small pond...................................$124,950 3776 Archie’s Way — 3.56 acres ..............................................................$94,000 5579 Blanton Street — 1.6 acre — LAKEFRONT..................................$49,950
Cumberland Hatcher Road — 2 acres ..........................................................................$19,950
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2019 Powhatan Picks Contest Here’s your chance to give your favorite Powhatan County businesses the spotlight! Vote in our annual Powhatan Picks contest to help us recognize the best of the best. Just fill in your choice for the best business in each of the categories on the ballot. Hurry, voting ends on January 22, 2020. You must be at least 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary to vote. Must vote in fifteen categories for ballot to be counted. All paper ballot entries must be received in our office by Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Online voting ends at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Limit one vote per category per person. The 2019 Powhatan Picks Contest includes businesses located in the Powhatan County area. The 2019 Powhatan Picks Contest winners will be determined by the highest number of votes from the entries received, by the contest deadline. The 2019 Powhatan Picks Contest results will be published in Powhatan Today on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. The contest results do not reflect the views of Powhatan Today. Contest Rules: See complete contest rules at: https://www.richmond.com/news/local/central-virginia/powhatan/powhatan-today/powhatan-picks-contest-rules/article_52afa994-21b7-11ea-98ae-2330df9e7495.html
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