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January 22, 2020

School board adopts pre-Labor Day calendar By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – The Powhatan County School Board last week voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a calendar for the 20202021 school year with a pre-Labor Day start. The decision at the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 marked the end of a months-long

discussion that involved the school board, staff, parents, and students. The board’s decision means the first day of the 2020-2021 school year will be Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The fall semester will finish on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, before the Winter Break. When schools start back on Jan. 4, 2021, it will be the start of a new marking period and a new semester. The school year will

finish on June 4, 2021. Chairman Joe Walters, who represents District 4, Rick Cole, District 1, and Valarie Ayers, District 3, voted in favor of adopting the pre-Labor Day start calendar. Susan Smith, District 2, and Kim Hymel, District 5, voted against it. In July 2019, legislation went into effect that would allow divisions that haven’t already sought a waiver to start their school year

up to two weeks prior to Labor Day. Those divisions that do choose to start early are required to be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. The decision by the board came after months of discussion, two school district surveys, input from the division’s calendar committee, and four presentations to the school board, said Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent. His recommendation from the

staff was for the board to adopt a pre-Labor Day start because of instructional benefits to students and teachers. During its presentations, the division has presented numerous ways the earlier start would be a benefit. Starting two weeks early allows additional instruction for students completing regional and national assessments in the Spring each year. It also enables see BOARD, pg. 7

Spanberger files bill inspired by local firefighter battling cancer By Laura McFarland Editor

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POWHATAN – A Powhatan firefighter’s battle with cancer has inspired a bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives that would provide veteran firefighters with the fair compensation, healthcare, and retirement benefits earned through their service. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, introduced a bill on Thursday, Jan. 15 called the Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act. The bill was inspired by Mike Lecik, a 40-year-old Powhatan resident who served as a U.S. Air Force firefighter and was twice deployed to the Middle East. He then transitioned to the

civilian fire service, both professionally and as a volunteer with the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department in his spare time. In January 2019, Lecik was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer that has been tied to the high-risk, carcinogenic workplace conditions that come with being a military firefighter. The Veterans Health Administration does not currently cover Lecik’s significant treatment costs, as the U.S. DepartPHOTO COURTESY OF ABIGAIL SPANBERGER’S OFFICE ment of Veterans Affairs Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger filed (VA)—in many cases— a bill on Jan. 15 inspired by local firefighter does not recognize the Mike Lecik’s battle to get coverage. direct service connection between firefighting and cording to a release from a military firefighter until cancer as a presumptive Spanberger’s office. his discharge in 2008. service-connected disAfter enlisting in the The Michael Lecik ability beyond one year U.S. Air Force in Octosee FIREFIGHTER pg. 8 following active duty, ac- ber 1999, Lecik served as

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Walters, Hymel elected to lead again in 2020 By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County School Board last week voted unanimously to elect Joe Walters as its chairman for the fourth-straight year. Walters, who represents District 4, was once again approved unanimously by his fellow board members in a vote taken at the board’s first meeting of the year on

Tuesday, Jan. 14. Kim Hymel was also unanimously re-elected as the board’s vice chairwoman, marking her second year in the position. The school board reorganizes every January for the upcoming year. Walters, who is starting his fifth year on the school board, said he once again appreciated his fellow board members’ votes of confidence see ELECTED, pg. 3

Flat Rock teachers surprised with gift of new workspace By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – The teachers and staff of Flat Rock Elementary School had a surprise waiting for them when they started back for their spring semester. Unbeknownst to them, the school’s PTO and a team of administrators and coaches had teamed up to give them an oasis of calm in an often hectic little world.

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Flat Rock Elementary teachers meet in their new teacher workspace.

After weeks of planning, a small group of staff members came in during the winter break and converted an old computer lab into a new teacher workspace that can be used by all, said Christy Berry, Flat Rock PTO president. The room has two purposes – providing a small breakroom when teachers and staff need to collect themselves and also offering a relaxing space when educators see SURPRISE, pg. 6

Stars in Motion dedicates Winter Gala to first responders By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – Tom Nolan said his feet are big enough to supply four left feet, et, so stepping onstage in the auditorium at Powhatan High School to do a dance in public was a bit nerve-wracking. When a call went out among local first responder nder agencies in the county to participate in a dance nce number at Stars in Motion’s tion’s seventh annual Winter Gala on Jan. 12, Nolan, who is director of the department of public safety communications, said he wasn’t sure he was ready to sign up. If he had known he PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

Stars in Motion dedicated its Winter Gala to honor local first responders and raise money for the sheriff’s office. Owner Sara Christman, top left, taught some first responders so they could join in a dance during the show, right.

would be dancing in front of more than 400 people, he admited he doesn’t know if he would have volunteered. But the knowledge that thee Powhatanschool wanted to honor lobased dance scho responders during the cal first respond he convinced him. event convin see STARS, pg.. 6

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CALENDAR Wednesday, Jan. 22

Powhatan County Public Library will offer Storytimes at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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 804-5985670 or visit the website at www.powhatanlibrary.net. Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department at 1959 Urbine Road. Visit http://bniva.com/ va-central-virginia-bni-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. 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. The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 23

The Powhatan Complete Count Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in the James River Conference Room at the Powhatan County Administration building, 3834 Old Buckingham Road.

Not sure what to do with the fancy tablet or e-reader you got for Christmas? Bring it into Powhatan County Public Library and a staff member will teach you how to check out e-books and e-audiobooks from PCPL’s digital collection using Overdrive’s Libby app. For the best classroom experience they recommend that attendees have a library card in good standing in order to check out e-books on their device during the session. Upcoming sessions are from 11 a.m. to noon on the following Thursdays: Jan. 23 and 30.

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.

Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, will hold a community meal called At the Table at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy a homecooked meal, a brief Jesus story, fellowship, and music. All are welcome. Mill Quarter Republican Woman's Club (MQRWC) will meet at Italian Delight restaurant, 1795 South Creek One, Powhatan. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The organization meets the fourth Thursday of every month unless otherwise advertised in the Community Calendar or MQRWC’s Facebook page. MQWRC is an active group and interested in expanding. Visitors are always welcome.

Powhatan Relay for Life meets at 6:30 p.m. at Bienvenue (3841 Old Buckingham Rd). All are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Beach at 804-3573902 or cmasten01@hotmail. com.

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

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

and run time is 122 minutes. Refreshments are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Powhatan Library. For more information, contact the Powhatan Public Library at 804-598-5670 or visit www. powhatanlibrary.net.

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

The Powhatan Moose Family Center, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, will host Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 804-5982809.

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

Ongoing

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

Friday, Jan. 24

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn will meet at 10 a.m. on the following Fridays: Jan. 24 and 31 at Powhatan County Public Library. Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, and other fans of fiber arts! Bring your current project to the small meeting room and share tips, ideas and company with other local crafters while you work. No registration is required and drop-ins are welcome. 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. 25

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

Sunday, Jan. 26

The Powhatan County Democratic Committee meets from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Powhatan Library.

Monday, Jan. 27

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. We provide the legos. You provide the creativity! The club meets at 3 p.m. on 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, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Powhatan County Public Library’s Take 2 Tuesday program returns in 2020 to offer a free movie at 11 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. All from the community are welcome to attend; however, note each movie's rating. Some material may be inappropriate for children. Sip tea and enjoy some sweet British treats while you view this beautiful film on the big screen. The Crawley family is preparing for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descend on the mansion. This film is rated PG

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Teen Tuesdays at 4 p.m. 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.

Let Powhatan Anti-Litter Council and Yard Works help you “Go Green” this holiday season! Yard Works and Powhatan Anti-Litter Council will partner again this holiday season to offer live Christmas tree collection and recycling free of charge to local residents. This service has been offered to the Powhatan community at no cost for 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. Ride Assist Services is now accepting ride requests. Powhatan county ambulatory seniors age 60+ can call 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to be registered as a rider in the program. They will then be able to request transportation by volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery needs and personal business such as banking. Ride Assist Services needs more drivers! Join a team of volunteer drivers providing transportation when their schedule permits - for Powhatan County ambulatory seniors age 60+ for basic needs. Call the transportation coordinator at 804-6980438 or email RAServices. PVA@gmail.com to sign up or to learn more about the program. The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has 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-

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 containers, remove plastic sleeved label and/or label booklets, and remove caps. To schedule a drop off, contact Rachel Grosse at 804-598-5640 or 804-3855370 or Dave Johnson at 804385-6231.

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)794-6953 for further information and to sign up for a program orientation and introduction. St. Luke’s is located at 2245 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan (corner of Huguenot Trail and Three Bridge Road). Powhatan County Public Library is excited to partner with Wowbrary to offer library patrons the opportunity to subscribe to a curated weekly e-newsletter showcasing new library acquisitions. Each newsletter features the latest bestsellers, movies, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, and more purchased by the library. Wowbrary alerts are free and all you need is a valid email address. Visit www.wowbrary. org to sign up. A Powhatan County Public Library card in good standing is required to check out print and electronic items. To obtain a library card, visit the library or apply online at www.powhatanlibrary.net. A box was provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to provide citizens a place to bring flags that need to be retired properly. It is located at the County Administration Building in the vestibule area by the front doors. County Administration is working with local groups that hold flag disposal ceremonies and will be routinely transporting the flags collected to these ceremonies. For questions, call 804-598-5612. 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 804372-6384 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 804301-3324. Give a minimum of 24 hours notice. The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Office and Powhatan Department of Public Works have partnered with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (VDACS) to bring a free recycling service to area farmers and horticulture business that were, up until now, without a location to recycle their properly rinsed pesticide containers. The collection site is a shed in

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 1-800-468-6933 or log on to www.narcononarrowhead.org.

Upcoming

The third annual Mr. Powhatan 2020 competition will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 in the auditorium at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. The event is sponsored by the school’s Relay for Life Club. The contestants are Hayden Bradbury, AJ Cascone, Harry Hayden, Joshua Jordan, Wyatt Lowe, Julian Lugo, Spencer Moran, Trey Moore, Ray Pleasants, Addison Price, and Hans Rehme. All are ready to suit up and show down! Admission is $5 and every single penny will go to the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society!

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center needs volunteers to help in 2020 with sessions with veterans participating in equine therapy. Helpers are needed starting 10 a.m. on 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.

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Prince Edward County Extension Office near Lowe’s in Farmville. Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433 or visit Facebook or our website: heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org.

The PCC Father Daughter Ball for for daughters of all ages will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Powhatan campus of the church. A $25 ticker covers one father and one daughter, with $10 for each additional person, max of $45 per family. Come dance the night away at the annual PCC Father Daughter Ball! There will be music, treats, giveaways and more! Daughters of all ages welcome (infant – adults) and all father figures welcome! Proceeds benefit the PCC Preschool Scholarship fund; helping children in our community gain the valuable experience of an early childhood education by attending preschool. Make payment prior to Feb. 2 by cash, check, or credit card

CRIME R E P O RT Arrests • One male was charged on Dec. 31, 2019, with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (Misdemeanor), refusal of chemical test (M), drinking while operating a vehicle (M), habitual offender/revoked license (M), offenses relating to registration, forged license plates/decals (M), eluding officer/failure to stop (M), and exceeding speed limit. • One female was charged on Dec. 31 with violating a protective order (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 1, 2020, with violating a protective order stalking (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 1 with assault and battery of a family member (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 3 with possession of marijuana (M). • One female was charged on Jan. 5 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and exceeding speed limit. • One male was charged on Jan. 6 with possession of marijuana (M) and driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 6 with violating a protective order stalking (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 9 with possession of marijuana (M), habitual offender/revoked license (M), offenses relating to registration, and operating an uninsured vehicle (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 9 with possession of marijuana (M) and failure to stop or yield right of way. • One male was charged on Jan. 9 with possession of a controlled substance (Felony). • One male was charged on Jan. 10 with profane swearing/public intoxication (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 11 with contempt of court (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 11 with unauthorized use of a vehicle (M). • One female was charged on Jan. 12 with possession of a controlled substance (F), driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), driving after forfeiture of license, and using a police radio during a crime (M). • One male was charged on Jan. 15 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), refusal of chemical test (M), and exceeding speed limit. • One female was arrested on Jan. 15 on a warrant. • One male was charged on Jan. 16 with violating a protective order stalking (M).

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BSH robotics team performs well at competition Contributed Report

wo middle school students on the new robotics team at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School came in sixth place among 33 teams competing in First Tech Challenge events at Roanoke College on Jan. 11 in Salem, Virginia. The team also placed sixth among 27 teams competing at Deep Run High School in Richmond on Dec. 7, 2019. “We did extremely well for a first-year rookie team,” said Marisha Fiden, who organized and coached the team starting in September and is the mother of one of two 12-year-old seventh grade BSH students. “Most First Tech Challenge teams are from high schools. We were one of the youngest, if not the youngest team. Our robot performed perfectly.” Grant Howerton led the team in programming and also participated as a driver. Nicolai Fiden focused on building the robot and drove the robot for the win in all but one game. Wright Condrey, also a BSH student, started with the team but was unable to participate in the competitions. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLESSED SACRAMENT HUGUENOT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Needing a minimum of three players on a team, Simon The Blessed Sacrament Robotics Team, which includes Nicolai Fiden and Grant Howerton, shown Trinkies, an 11th grade EF exchange student from Ger- left, competed at the First Tech Challenge events at Roanoke College on Jan. 11. many hosted by the Fidens, joined the team. The First Tech Challenge is designed for students in “First emphasizes gracious professionalism,” Fiden good but we never competed against them. The December grades 7 to 12 to compete by designing, building, and protournament had two separate competitions at the same losaid. “We could not have succeeded in our season without gramming a robot to compete in an alliance format against cation and Powhatan High School students fi nished fi fth.” the gracious professionalism of our mentors, FRC Team other teams. The robot kit is Android-based, and it is proFiden said BSH was lucky to have such a small team to A.R.T 5546 Bradley Harker, Raleigh Norris, Philip Fiden grammed using Java, the Blocks programming interface, start, letting them learn a great deal this season and come and technology head and team coach Alex Salas at the Apor other Android programming systems. Teams of students back next year with more participants to help not just with pomattox Regional Governor's School, where we met every Monday after school, and they shared their space, “building, programming and driving, but also with docu- develop STEM skills with the guidance of volunteer menting in a journal our daily efforts, and giving a presen- coaches and mentors as they build robots based on innovaequipment, and knowledge.” Powhatan High School’s First Tech Challenge Team tation on how we do this, all of which will earn extra points tive engineering principles. Awards are given for robot Spear 13804 loaned BSH a robot at a scrimmage the team for the team. These two boys led the way and will continue performance and teamwork as well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments. attended, “which was so exciting because we thought we this journey with a growing team,” Fiden said. “The robot kit of parts is reusable from year to year and BSH Head of School Paula Ledbetter said, “It's very were there just to watch!” she said. can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based proimportant for our students to have the opportunity to par“Mr. Robert Benway, the engineering teacher and team gramming. Rules must be followed to compete successticipate in robotics, and I am thrilled for our students who coach there, was incredibly helpful and invited us to come practice on their playing field and helped us modify our committed to launching the program this year. I'm very fully in the sophisticated field game. Each season conrobot to pass with the judges,” she said. “Their team is very proud of them and I hope their success will inspire other cludes with regional championship events. The robot game changes every season,” Fiden said. students to become interested and to participate.”

Movie screening to highlight larger fight against unwanted pollution Contributed Report Enough is Enough PreserveVA, a local nonprofit formed by Powhatan resident Victoria Ronnau, is continuing to stand up for all Virginians. Enough is Enough PreserveVA is taking the establishment head-on concerning environmental issues. Ronnau said she believes citizens have the constitutional right to clean water and air, not parts per million as dictated by our governing agencies. The proposed Cumberland County landfill is a perfect example of how “less than adequate” regulations allow the dumping of toxic waste in the watershed area of a major river where hundreds of thousands of citizens derive their drinking water, she said. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, a special movie presentation of “We the People 2.0” will be shown at the Westchester Commons Regal Theatre. The movie shows the efforts of other states and counties that are trying to stop fracking, pipelines, landfills and more by writing ordinances and saying NO to elected representatives and bureaucrats. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online at https://www.tugg.com/ events/we-the-people-2-0-qyat. Buy five tickets and get the sixth free. The deadline

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in re-electing him as the chairman. “With the previous board, we accomplished a lot. We opened a brand new middle school. We opened a joint transportation facility. We finished both of those on time and under budget, which is quite an accomplishment. And I think together, we have a lot more left to do,” Walters said. While the school board only saw one change to its roster with the addition of Susan Smith in District 2, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors saw three new members taking office. Over the next year, Walters said he looks forward to getting to know them and working with them to help prepare the county for the future. Walters pointed out that in addition to the major capital projects the county achieved in the last few years, the school board had

to purchase tickets is Feb 4. Enough is Enough wants to put an ordinance into the Powhatan County Code to protect the water rights of Muddy Creek, which flows into the county from near the site of the proposed Cumberland landfill. The state will say the local government doesn’t have the authority to write such an ordinance. Counties all over the United States are writing ordinances to protect their communities against corporate bullying, fracking, trash, pipelines and other unwanted corporate activity. It cannot be overstated how both corporations and state agencies (funded with taxpayer dollars) sue to force communities to accept toxic waste (and other harmful activities) against their will, Ronnau said. Enough is Enough PreserveVA fights for the belief that local governments should have the right to protect the citizens residing in their counties and preempt the state and federal laws, she said. The communities should have stronger, not weaker, laws than that of the state. The laws should be based on the voice of that community. For more information, contact Victoria Ronnau at EnoughisEnough.preserveVA@ gmail.com.

worked to significantly reduce its capital needs through projects and partnerships, especially the energy savings performance contracting deal with Trane Building Advantage and the solar project with Sun Tribe Solar LLC. At the Jan. 14 board workshop, the board learned that its five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) went from $17.23 million last year to a proposal of $6.187 million this year, thanks to those partnerships. With those in place, the school board will work on growing the strength of division staff and continuing to work with and improve the programs and offerings the schools currently have to make sure that when students “leave us they are prepared to enter the military, enter the job field, advance to college or career or trade schools and just make sure they are best situated as we can to be successful in the future,” he said.

Hymel, who has been on the school board since 2014, said it was nice to have the board put their trust in her again as vice chairwoman and she looks forward to working with everyone this year to move the county forward. Hymel agreed the biggest task ahead is establishing a good relationship with the new board of supervisors “to make sure we can all get along and do what is best for the students of this county as well as making good use of taxpayers’ money.” Hymel added she wants a good salary and compensation package for the teachers. “We need good teachers in our county and we need to keep them, so that is one of my biggest priorities,” she said. The next meeting of the school board will be on Feb. 11 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, with a workshop at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m.

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are complex, fascinating insects. Managing honey bees can be fun and profitable for youth who have an understanding of their colony structure and behavior. The club is open to all youth in fourth through eighth grades. The program will be held once a month and concludes in June with a handson learning opportunity at the Huguenot Beekeeper Association’s demonstration apiary. For this session, the youth will be outfitted in protective gear to observe the hives up close and see how the professionals maintain the colonies. The cost for the five sessions is $25, which includes all supplies and snacks. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by Feb 3. For more information about registering for this new 4-H SPIN Club, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640, or email Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@vt.edu.

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(cash and check can be dropped off M-F 9am-5pm at 4480 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan). Ticket prices will go up at the door – $30 per couple, $10 each additional person. Contact Jennifer Peterson, PCC Preschool director, at jennifer.peterson@ pccwired.net if you have any questions.

The seventh annual Valentine Gala will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Mill at Fine Creek, 2434 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for both the Free Clinic of Powhatan and Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan. The evening, which is black tie optional, will include a gourmet food and dessert bar, a live auction, and dancing. Tickets are $125 and proceeds are split between the two Powhatan nonprofits, which do great work in the community. Contact Terry Sanders at 804-598-2750. A new opportunity for young people to learn about honey bees, making honey and the basics of beekeeping with the Powhatan Honey Bee 4-H SPIN Club starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. Honey bees

Spring is the time to Learn the Basics of Beekeeping. The Huguenot Beekeepers Association is a group of experienced and beginner beekeepers that are dedicated to promoting beekeeping in our communities and supporting each other in our beekeeping activities. A course

on beekeeping will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays: Feb. 15 and 29 and March 14 and 28 in the auditorium of the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Registration is open through Feb. 8. Course costs $100 and includes three books, 2020 family HBA membership, and 24 hours of training, including hands-on work. Class topics include honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, pests and disease management, the beekeeping year, and more. Register at https:// huguenotbeekeepers.org.

Powhatan County Public Schools’ 2020-2021 Talent and Career Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Flat Rock Elementary School, 2210 Batterson Road. Available positions for the 2020-2021 school year include: elementary teachers, special education teachers, math teacher, physics teacher, biology teacher, instructional assistants, transportation, and substitutes. To register or for more information, visit the division’s website, http://www.powhatan. k12.va.us/, and click on departments/human resources or call human resources at 804-598-5700.

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G OV E R N M E N T B R I E F S Powhatan County Administration shared a January 2020 update that recapped some of the big moments and accomplishments across the county government in 2019 and shared plans for 2020.

County administration A ceremony to administer the Oath of Office to members of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors was held at the courthouse on Jan. 2 followed by a brief reception for supervisors and their families. Administration staff participated in the Virginia Association of Counties Crisis Communication training event, which included officials from several local jurisdictions. Staff plans to update local emergency management planning this year to include assignments to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Joint Information Center (JIC) staffing plans for employees outside of traditional public safety roles. A new cross-departmental security committee was created to ensure coordinated physical security improvements are

planned and executed to safeguard county workforce and the public. The county held yearend meetings of the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audit committee, and staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flywheel Team, which included reviews of annual accomplishments. The audit committee reviewed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;unmodified opinionâ&#x20AC;? issued by CPA firm Brown and Edwards, and Flywheel published a brief year-end newsletter and seeks input on training and learning opportunities for 2020. The office participated in a very successful meetand-greet opportunity jointly hosted by longtime Del. Lee Ware and county administration for the incoming board of supervisors to spend some time getting to know incoming State Senator Ghazala Hashmi.

Commissioner of Revenue Employees of Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, the externally contracted reassessment team, set up shop at the administration office for two weeks to meet with landowners to discuss reassessments. They had

Impress Men or God? John 12:42-43 â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śbut because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.â&#x20AC;? Sound familiar? We often spend our time and effort to impress flawed people instead of God. He alone deserves our full attention and affection. To be more concerned with what athletes, business people, celebrities, and politicians think of us than what God thinks of us is serious misdirection. Want God to marvel at you? Learn from the centurion: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at himâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? (Luke 7:9).

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approximately 500 appeals. The appeals process continued with the Board of Equalization starting Jan. 1. All applications to the BOE must be submitted by March 31. The average reassessment was approximately a 16 percent increase. Some neighborhoods saw larger increases and some saw smaller increases. If you wish to appeal, call 804-598-5799

Community development In 2019, the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) recognized the planning and zoning department with its Outstanding Organization Award for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes organizations for their significant contribution to the zoning or planning profession. The building inspection department had a record year, passing the main permit numbers of 981 in 2006 and 821 in 2007 with 1,051 in 2019. The county is close to closing a few bigger projects as well, such as the Colony Shop Building and their fabrication building, both of which have received a temporary certificate of occupancy. Another building with a temporary certificate of occupancy is Suite F of the new addition on an existing building on Carter Gallier near South Creek One. Suite F will be occupied by AMP Electric as 2020 comes in. The departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial projects have increased by 90.6 percent over 2018. Overall, permits are up 20 percent or more over 2018 as well. Homes are getting bigger here in Powhatan with a few houses above 10,000 square feet. These projects take a tremendous

amount of time for the review and inspection process compared to a normal 1,500-square-foot rancher style dwelling. David Dunivan thanked everyone in the building department and community development for all their hard work in 2019 with the increased workload. They are very proud of what they accomplished in 2019 despite more work and a smaller staff compared to the last construction boom. The building department staff has continued to work on certifications as well. In 2019, both inspectors, a permit technician, and a plan reviewer passed required certifications.

Extension Office Staff conducted eight Master Gardener trainee interviews in December for the training class starting in January 2019. Five 4-H volunteers were trained by staff to conduct new 4-H clubs (archery and beekeepers) in 2020. Rachel Henley spoke to Powhatan High School students about careers in agriculture through a Chamber of Commerce program. An annual private pesticide applicator recertification was conducted for 11 attendees for their biannual three-hour educational training/update to maintain their certification with the Virginia Department of Agriculture. Extension staff recently concluded a four-week babysitting class at Powhatan Middle School. The series focused on the important life skills required to be a successful babysitter. Students participated in discussions, role-playing scenarios, and a presentation by Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS. Nutrition programs were conducted for 250

third and fourth-grade physical education classes at Pocahontas Elementary in December. MyPlate food groups, as well as sugar in common breakfast foods and beverages, were highlighted. Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener volunteers demonstrated how natural materials can add a fresh look to your holiday dĂŠcor at a recent workshop. Twenty-five participants learned about various types of greenery and how to use them. Fresh-cut greens, grapevine wreaths, wire, and ribbon were provided. Thanks to the Powhatan State Park for allowing the organizers to cut greens from the park. Jane Henderson, Powhatan Family and Consumer Science (FSC) Extension Agent, recently completed training for the National Diabetes Prevention Programâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or National DPP. This program addresses the increasing burden of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in the United States. One key feature of the National DPP is the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program. This researchbased program focuses on healthy eating and physical activity and showed that people with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent (71 percent for people over 60 years old).

Finance The finance team launched the Budget Builder successfully and each department head has started the process of building their fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget. Also, the FY 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was presented to the board of supervisors on

Dec. 16, 2019.

Human resources Amanda Zirkle received a letter of appreciation from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education for participating in the review team session on Oct. 29, 2019, to develop the competencies for the Computer Systems Information and Computer Systems Information, Advanced State Curricula. Her experience and expertise contributed greatly to this process. The course competencies and frameworks will be posted in Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Resource System Online (VERSO) in June 2020.

Public safetyÂ Public safety communications had four lifesaves this year! Supervisors Mary Franklin, Cory Chaffins, and Lauren Brown, and Communications Officer Tony Knapke all provided life-saving CPR instruction to callers who had never performed CPR, much less on a loved-one. Each of the victims survived and recovered to close-to-normal or to a normal condition.

Public works Facilities began an evaluation of the septic tanks and drain fields for the Skaggs Road building. It looks like one tank will need to be replaced and one will need repairs in order to be used once the building is renovated. The Administration building bathroom upgrade project is out for rebid. Staff opened bids on Jan. 10. The Company 4 driveway and drainage improvement project will go out for bids in January. The asbestos abatement of the Skaggs Road building will begin in January.

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9:15AM 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a Bridge of Hopeâ&#x20AC;? Latter-day Saints

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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

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 am - 11 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:10 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:10 am 598-7159 Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd. Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard

Providence Presbyterian Church

Living As Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)

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

St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center

598-6090

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where you are welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30pm ( 60 Minute 11:00AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday ) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411

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Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m. 378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398

Powhatan Today, January 22, 2020

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Valentine Gala to benefit two nonprofits

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Powhatan County Administration shared a January 2020 update that included a review of the economic development department’s activities in 2019. The economic development department received the Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) 2019 Award for Outstanding Single Community with a population between 20,000-50,000 for their efforts in implementing the relaunch of the Business Retention and Expansion program. The county saw a range of new business announcements: River Run Animal Hospital, Crazy Rooster Brewing, Firefly Daycare, Canopy Adventure Park, Citizens Bank and Trust, Better Built Sheds Powhatan, Dunkin Donuts, Lyman Automotive, Rocky Ford Auto, Eastern Diesel, Indigo Auto Care, Pampered Paws, Healthy Haven, Capital Chips, and Advanced Auto Electronics. Eight existing Powhatan businesses completed big changes, including business expansions or relocations, in 2019: Lignum Vitae (13,000-square-foot building); Colony Construction (11,000-square-foot maintenance shop); McDonald’s (relocation and expansion); Sheetz at Flat Rock (remodel); Powhatan Real Estate Settlements (relocation and expansion); Certified Training Academy (home-based to brick and mortar); Mabel’s Espresso Bakery Café (relocation and expansion), and Powhatan Dental Assisting (relocation and expansion). The department completed more than 40 business retention and expansion visits plus additional local business meetings. Tourism events held in Powhatan County were the United States Disabled Golf Association (USDGA) Golf Tournament at Independence and the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (MATPRA) Conference and Tours. The department also pointed to several tours and meetings they helped facilitate in the county: Business Appreciation Breakfast with Powhatan Chamber; Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Tour of Businesses; Young Entrepreneurs Roundtablel; Richmond Region Tourism Workshop for local businesses, and Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) Selling to VA Workshop for local businesses.

SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Organizers of the seventh annual Valentine Gala are switching things up a little this year but promise more fun than ever. The annual fundraiser benefiting the Free Clinic of Powhatan and Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Mill at Fine Creek, 2434 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan. The event is always a great night out for those who come, but organizers decided to switch things up a little to keep the event fresh and entertaining and better deal with the growth it has seen in attendance, said Terry Sanders, who is president of the Habitat board and cochair of the gala committee with Connie Moslow. In the past, the event featured a delicious sit-down dinner, silent auction, live auction, and a few hours of dancing, she said. This year, guests will be able to sample a gourmet food and dessert bar highlighting tastes from around the world. “We really wanted to give people a chance to visit and mingle more and have more time for dancing so they didn’t have to wait at the table waiting to be served,” Sanders said. A live auction will be followed by more dancing than ever. The event is still black tie optional so people can enjoy

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Connie Moslow, left, and Roseleen Rick are the directors of the Free Clinic of Powhatan and Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, respectively.

dressing up for a great night out, she added. “As a night out, it is a wonderful preValentine occasion for the couple to enjoy dressing up, going to a really wonderful place, having wonderful food, seeing a lot of their friends, and meeting new people. It is always a great evening at The Mill,” Sanders said. Besides the fact that it is such an elegant evening in Powhatan and not too far from everybody’s home, it helps people in the community through the Free Clinic and through Habitat, Sanders said. Tickets are $125 each, and the proceeds are evenly split between the two nonprofits. “The more we do, the more we realize how much we are needed. The Free

Contributed Report What’s all the BUZZ about? A new opportunity for young people to learn about honey bees, making honey and the basics of beekeeping starts next month. The first meeting of Powhatan’s Honey Bee 4-H SPIN Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. Honey bees are complex, fascinating insects. Managing honey bees can be fun and profitable for youth who have an understanding of their colony structure and behavior. The club is open to all youth in grades four to eight. The program will be held once a month and concludes in June with a hands-on learning opportunity at the Huguenot Beekeeper Association’s demonstration apiary. For this session, the youth will be outfitted in pro-

tective gear to observe the hives up close and see how the professionals maintain the colonies. Huguenot Beekeeper volunteers are excited to share their vast knowledge about beekeeping with local youth. This club is designed for youth interested in gaining valuable life skills in the area of beekeeping. Club leaders will be using a 4-H honey bee youth curriculum developed through Virginia Cooperative Extension. The cost for the five sessions is $25, which includes all supplies and snacks. Space is limited for this program. Pre-registration is required no later than Feb 3. For more information about registering for this new 4-H SPIN Club, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640, or email Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension agent, at chowland@vt.edu.

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

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.

Advertise in Powhatan Today! Call 804-746-1235 for details.

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

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

Call your sales rep today • 746-1235

Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Praise and Worship Service

MOUNT ZION

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491

Clinic has expanded their services over the past few years greatly and we have really expanded our critical repair program. We are happy to be able to help our community, and the support of whoever comes really helps us do that,” she said. Both nonprofit organizations will give an appeal during the gala talking about their individual needs. While Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan does build homes for individual families, the nonprofit has been putting a great deal of emphasis on its critical repair program, both because of the need and the higher number of people they can help with their funds, Sanders said. The Free Clinic of Powhatan has huge changes coming in the next few months as it prepares to renovate and then move into its new space on Skaggs Road, said Moslow, director of the nonprofit. The move will come with expanded services, so the clinic really needs the help of the community and to bring awareness to what it does for those in Powhatan who can’t afford good care. “Fundraising is very important. When you try to get money from organizations and foundations, they want to know how the community supports your group. Plus it is an important way to get information out about the clinic,” she said. For more information about the event, to purchase tickets, or to become a sponsor, contact Terry Sanders at 804-5982750.

Young beekeepers wanted

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)

www.glbcpva.org

Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!

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And when he and several other first responders were doing “The Git Up” along with a larger group of dancers, he found himself having a great time. “I felt good. I was nervous at first. I saw all these young kids dancing and they were really good. When you do an organized dance that is choreographed, you don’t want to be the only one going left when everybody else is going right. I felt like I went in the right direction and I moved in the right way, for the most part,” Nolan said. “Having so much support from the crowd and Jaime (Walter), it made me feel good about it. I have never done anything like that.” In addition to dancers from Stars in Motion, Nolan was joined onstage by fellow 911 communications officers Cindy Gillespie and Tony Knapke; Detective Emma Barden with the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office; King George firefighter Scott Pennington; Company 1 EMT Stephenie White, and Company 1 firefighter

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want to come together for personal or professional meetings. “We wanted our teachers and staff to know how much they are appreciated by not only the PTO but all the parents in the school,” Berry said. “Flat Rock is like family. The teachers and staff are phenomenal. We would like to give them back a place where they can come to just relax, take a breath and have a change of scenery from the classroom during their planning period.

Brenda Breon. Also dancing was Jaime Walter, the widow of Virginia State Police Special Agent Mike Walter, a Powhatan resident who was killed in the line of duty in May 2017. Sara Christman, owner of Stars in Motion LLC, said she started the gala seven years ago for two reasons – to give her competitive dancers a performance opportunity before their season started and to do some community service at the same time. So, each year, the school chooses a different group or cause to receive the proceeds from the event. For this gala, she approached Jaime Walter, originally thinking to do something in honor of her husband. But Walter, whose daughter dances at the school, suggested instead that the event honor all first responders and raise money for the sheriff’s office. Walter also suggested the dance involving first responders, so Christman set about making it happen. “She was like, ‘What if we could actually get some of them to dance with us?’ So I just made it

happen,” Christman said. “It was our first time doing something like that, and it worked.” They decided to title the program “Brave” in honor of the way first responders go out and take care of the community. Christman offered the first responders several practices at the studio and they made a video so the dancers could practice at home. Not everyone who originally signed up made it onstage last week, but Walter said she appreciated that the ones who made it seemed to have a good time. “I think they were a little intimidated because of the dance and being onstage. Everybody that did end up performing really knew it was all in fun. Every time we met it was all in fun,” Walter said. She added that she had to fight the same fears since she danced for 14 years in the past but hadn’t been onstage in many years. She commended

the job Christman did on the entire show, but especially in the way they honored first responders. “It was a good cause and I think that is what made it even more special,” Walter said. Nolan said he couldn’t make it to all of the practices at the studio but recalled one practice session he and some of the other dancers held in the sheriff’s office’s sally port that was caught on the security tape and used to tease them the next day. “I don’t think I will ever be on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ It is too much work,” Nolan said with a laugh. Barden said she thought the dance and the event as a whole offered a neat and creative way to honor first responders. “It was a fun thing to do aside from the seriousness we deal with day to day,” she said. She added that she appreciated how patient Christman was working

“It is really just a small way to say we know you guys work so hard and take such good care of our babies. Here is a little spot for you guys to come and enjoy,” she said. On the school side, Dr. Martha Powers, assistant principal, helped spearhead the project. She said Heather Kerns, PTO vice president, approached her in the fall about doing something for the teachers, although the real idea hadn’t been hatched yet. The administration had already been contemplating what to do with an old computer lab since the

school division’s Chromebook initiatives have made it almost obsolete, she said. Gradually the ideas gelled, and a sketch for the room was approved by everyone. The PTO provided most of the funds for the project, which Berry estimated cost about $4,500. Then, on Sunday, Jan. 5, a group of administrators, coaches, and a few family members came in to paint the room, assemble the furniture, and add the finishing touches to make it a special place for staff to visit, Powers said. The room has three dis-

tinct areas. One is made up of several groups of four large student desks, where staff can either sit alone or with others. In a corner by the window are sofas and comfy chairs designed to create a completely calming atmosphere for people to meet. The last part is a little café area, complete with a pub table and coffee and snacks stations that the PTO will restock, she said. “It is the little things that matter and having it all come together has been pretty amazing,” Powers said. Primarily, the goal was to let teachers and staff know how much what PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND they do is appreciated, Powers said. She looks at A new teacher workspace created for staff at it not only as a place to Flat Rock Elementary School includes a cafe collaborate but for them to area, top, and a more comfy lounge area. have space to recharge and get away from their class- as well based on their team took part of their vaneeds,” she said. cation time to create the rooms. Angela Innerbichler, room. She appreciated the Principal Tanja Atkinsthird grade teacher, said small details they added, Nelson commended Powshe didn’t know what to such as a phone charger ers for being the champion expect when she heard docking station, a white of the project as well as about the room but she noise machine, and the rethe teamwork of the was more than pleasantly plenished snacks. “school and fabulous surprised. It is a calming She and Innerbichler PTO.” She said it has been room, between the soft both appreciated having a great team building accolors and comfortable the room on the second tivity for the administrafurniture. fl oor, closer to their classtion and coaches. “It is just a different atrooms, but added it was Even in the few days mosphere than our classnice to have downstairs after the room was opened, rooms, even though we try employees they normally Atkins-Nelson said she to make them as comfy don’t see as much coming could already see how its and calming as possible,” up to enjoy the room. purpose could evolve. she said. “I think it might help Some of the ideas that Innerbichler added that with bringing the whole have been suggested by having the room makes building together instead employees since it opened her feel spoiled but also of being so separated. I include a place for Bible happy that the organizers think we are going to see studies, yoga, and a small wanted to spoil the staff in more of each other,” Flembook sharing library. that way. ing said. “We had a teacher doEbony Fleming, anothLaura McFarland may ing a book club today. I er third grade teacher, said be reached at Lmcfarthink we had a vision in it made her feel valued to land@powhatantoday. mind, but our teachers helped to shape the vision learn the administration com.

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with the dancers and thought it was a nice gesture for her studio to honor them in that way. In addition to the special dance, the Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society performed before the show to entertain the crowd. The show also featured 150 performers of all ages performing 46 routines, Christman said. The dance students worked hard to put on a good show and do the cause justice. Sheriff Brad Nunnally said the money the gala raised is used as discretionary funds by his office. Sometimes those funds are used for extra training or to buy equipment. He also uses discretionary funds to hold an annual family day for the office at the Powhatan Rescue Squad Grounds. This year, he said he is going to open the picnic up to other first responders to show his appreciation for what they do. Nunnally said he was grateful for the dance school wanting to honor his office and other first responders with their show. Actions like that mean a great deal to his

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Stars in Motion dedicated its Winter Gala to honor local first responders and raise money for the sheriff’s office. Top left, owner Sara Christman, recognizes those who participated. The show also featuerd 150 performers performing 46 routines.

deputies, and it is motivating for them to receive that kind of support. “It is so nice to work in and work for a community that is supportive of their first responders. When our guys feel like they are part of the community, not just in it, they take ownership out here,” he said. “They want to do good work. They want to do a good job. They want to go out and be the type of law enforcement that the citizens expect in the county and that they will appreciate. (The citizens) showing their appreciation is great for morale and helps the guys realize the county supports us and they want us to do good work.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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Ratification of ERA in Virginia is long overdue By Laura McFarland Editor

wo years. It can seem like such a great amount of time, but, in the context, it is just a drop in the bucket on how long we have actually been waiting. It was roughly two years ago this week that I published a column in the Powhatan Today in support of Virginia voting to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Unfortunately, it failed to happen. Then it failed to happen again in 2019 in Virginia. But that changed on Jan. 15, 2020, when both chambers of the General Assembly passing the women’s rights measure. This makes Virginia the 38th state to pass the resolution to add to the U.S. Constitution the simple phrase, “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” The Senate passed the resolution in a 28-12 vote, and the House of Delegates approved it in a 58-42 vote. As I read the stories coming out of Richmond on Jan. 15 about this historic moment, all I could do was smile. Because even though I know the fight isn’t over, this is a huge milestone and it should be savored. Like I said, I know it’s not a done deal. There is still the huge looming issue of whether the ratification comes decades too late. One of the arguments used to oppose the ratification was that it was done well beyond the extended deadline of 1982. In all, 35 states had ratified the amendment by that point. Nevada took the step in 2017 and Illi-

nois followed in 2018. To be fair, it could be a valid legal argument. The opinion issued on Jan. 8 by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel saying the deadline has expired and the issue is moot was a real blow for supporters, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be challenged. But let’s say for a minute that this effort does fail – that after all legal means are exhausted, it stands that the ratification passed by Congress on March 22, 1972, and sent to the states to ratify fails. What then? We start again. We start again and work until all 38 of those states – and maybe more once the deadline issue is removed – vote to ratify it again. I believe in the U.S. Constitution. It was a good foundation document to start this nation. I also believe in the Bill of Rights, which have continued to shape this nation as it grew and learned to better embrace the phrase “We the People.” Because if the original document had truly fully embraced that idea, we wouldn’t have needed the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. We wouldn’t have needed the 15th Amendment in 1870, giving citizens the right to vote regardless of their race, only to need to come back 50 years later to pass the Women’s Suffrage Rights Article giving women the right to vote. Until the ERA is passed, women do not have the same federal protection of rights as men represented in this nation’s most important document. Speaking as one American woman, I would like to see that changed. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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the school division to complete the first semester prior to Winter Break, which is a more natural stopping point and will result in a more efficient start for instruction in January. The move provides consistency with all contiguous divisions except Chesterfield County. The dual enrollment calendar will align with the calendar for Powhatan High School. Advanced Placement students will receive two additional weeks of instruction prior to testing. The end of the school year will be two weeks earlier; not adding additional breaks during the school year. Athletic seasons will be more closely aligned with the academic calendar while there will be similar preparation time for regional and district arts/band competitions. It was also stressed all along that because 2020-2021 has the latest possible Labor Day, Sept. 7, the impact on summer break will be minimized in a way it won’t be in the following summer.

Board response Before the vote, Ayers made it clear she was going to support the calendar with the earlier start date “because it has been my commitment in serving on the school board to do what is best for our students.” She said she made the decision after reviewing all of the data from the staff, calendar committee, and the two surveys conducted by the division.

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Gordon Ramsay brought his unique brand of obnoxious behavior to Tappahannock recently in an effort to revive and reboot a Virginia institution. Lowery’s has been around as long as I can remember. In fact, I can remember when there were two restaurants — one on each side of the Rappahannock River. I’m not sure of the story surrounding that arrangement, but the landmark location in the small town has been the stalwart of the operation for many years. There’s no doubt Lowery’s has stood the test of time, and many a Virginia family has assembled for special occasions or reunions at the landmark on the river. Like many eateries, Lowery’s has experienced challenges in recent years with an aging customer base and a menu that hasn’t changed much in decades. Ramsay thought it was the perfect mark for his set of skills, and he arrived to revamp the once thriving location. Now, I am assuming that every restaurant owner is fully aware that inviting Ramsay’s crew for a makeover is risky business, and there’s rarely an episode where someone isn’t verbally whacked by his heavily-accented tirades. Add to that the fact that the tactless host showed up incognito and exposed inadequacies that included less than fresh seafood being served to customers. There wasn’t much that Gordon did like in the landmark eatery. He immediately reduced the number of items on the expansive menu, and reorganized the kitchen staff and spiced up the familiar but outdated and tired decor. But, he quickly recognized that the problem at Lowery’s was more detailed than a shrinking customer base, an overabundance of deep fried entries and a less than enthusiastic staff. What most of us didn’t realize as we waited for a table at the popular restaurant in past years was a brewing internal battle involving the two brothers who own and run the restaurant.

Ayers pointed out that the Virginia School Boards Association fought for at least 10 years to give school divisions the freedom to decide on their start dates and the legislature finally voted to give the divisions that choice. Walters didn’t state his intention early on, talking instead about the work that went into the decision and commending all of the people who helped and the community involvement. Although she doesn’t get a vote, the board allowed school liaison Haley Timberlake to share her opinion, which was also in favor of the pre-Labor Day start. She spoke about the extra time Advanced Placement students will have for instruction. Cole agreed with Ayers that his decision was based on doing what was best for Powhatan students while recognizing it might not be best for all students. “Is it best for 100 percent? No. Nothing we do is going to be best for 100 percent. But I think it is best for the majority of our students,” Cole said. “Being able to wrap up first semester before Christmas and have a legitimate first semester that is full length and get those examinations and grades done before students go home for Christmas and teachers can have that behind them. To take that break and come back and start on the second semester after Christmas, to me, makes a lot of sense structurally and it makes a lot of sense administratively.” About 40 percent of the high school’s students are involved in fall activities, 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-730-0476

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many of which have the students coming before school starts for practices or rehearsals, Cole pointed out. He added that what influenced him the most was talking with people in the community who actually weren’t personally happy about starting the school year earlier but still supported the idea after they looked at the data and were asked to make an objective decision. “That influenced me a lot because anybody can have an opinion, but I do value your opinion more when you have done the study and done the background and have the good knowledge base upon which to make that decision,” he said. Hymel said she had given the issue a lot of thought and talked to many constituents and felt she was doing what was best for students by voting against a preLabor Day start. She added she might vote for it in the future but not this year. “I will not be voting for this because they feel it has been pushed too quickly and it is a done deal before it even started,” she said. While acknowledging she was coming late to the issue as a new board member, Smith agreed that in talking with her constituents in District 2 she was hearing a “mixed bag of comments.” She said she personally is inclined toward an earlier start, but it being her first vote since taking office, she decided to “vote in the manner that I feel like the people who put me in this chair want me to vote.” “They feel like it is a done deal before the vote is ever taken, which was surpris-

The pair has gradually grown apart, and the rift has left employees shaking their heads at the lack of leadership and passion, clearly the result of the family squabble. Ramsay revamped the over-fried menu and replaced tired items with spiced up and more health conscious choices. The new menu features a familiar Hell and Back theme — pan seared. The comments since Ramsay exited Tappahannock are generally good, and long-time devotees of the restaurant have expressed their approval of the new menu. Many others are just glad that an obviously quickly sinking standby is taking steps to ensure its survival, and keep a Virginia tradition alive. Of course, some of the locals are not as pleased with the new selections, or the prices, but the owners have displayed a willingness to change, even when the inspiration comes from an over-energized celebrity chef. And loyal customers have vowed to continue their pilgrimages to the tiny hamlet on the river that always includes a lunch at Lowery’s. After I watched the show, I wasn’t convinced that Ramsay’s style or palate are precisely suited for Central Virginia and less sure that the new changes would succeed. Honestly, it’s probably a sense of nostalgia that makes me remorseful of the absence of the large barrel where children would fish for prizes. But, after watching the show, I’m less nostalgic about the strange smell in the dining room. But, don’t get me wrong. I hope Lowery’s makes a fantastic comeback and continues to make memories for Virginia families, and I’ll surely make a trip down Route 360 to sample the new fare. Knowing the realities of what goes on behind the scenes sometimes presents a clear case of too much information, and I’m not sure the show will hurt or help in the long run. If Gordon Ramsay can mend a broken relationship between brothers and offer their parents the hope of a secure future from the restaurant they started in 1938, more power to him; but, please, keep him away from my kitchen. ing to me. I tried to explain to them I didn’t think that was how it was really designed to be. It may be the impression they received, but I will not support this calendar for pre-Labor Day start,” Smith said. Ayers then spoke again saying it felt insulting for people to say this was a “done deal.” “In my mind, it was not. I looked at the information; I researched the information. I chose to look at the positives and the negatives. I read all of the comments from the people,” she said. “I don’t think anything we do is a done deal before we do the research involved and make a decision that is best for the students.”

Conflicts an all division message Jones sent out, he addressed one of the most common complaints about the earlier start – conflicts with family vacation plans. Parents were instructed to contact their principals if they had previously scheduled vacation plans that conflict with the beginning of the next school year. Jones said he spoke with some of the principals and heard they had “minimal” response to the news, mainly having to do with previously scheduled trips. The school district created a document addressing frequently asked questions related to the calendar change. According to the document, the school district will utilize the same process for absence requests see BOARD, pg. 8

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Military Firefighters Protection Act would create the presumption that veteran firefighters who become disabled by serious diseases—including heart disease, lung disease, and certain cancers—contracted the illness while serving in the military. Additionally, it would extend the window of time to recognize certain diseases as being serviceconnected to military firefighting to 15 years. By creating this presumption, the VA would be able to provide equitable disability benefits and treatment cost coverage to veteran firefighters like Lecik. “Military firefighters put their lives on the line each day—not just to defend our country, but also to selflessly defend their fellow servicemembers. In the wake of his diagnosis, Mike and his family have demonstrated incredible strength, kindness, and bravery—traits he has always demonstrated in a life of service to others. He truly represents the best of the Seventh District, and his strength is an example and inspiration to me,” Spanberger said. “Mike is selflessly committed to making sure that other military firefighters don’t face the same challenges he has, and I am proud of our work together on this legislation.” Lecik said he was proud to serve his country as a military firefighter, and, following his service, he was equally proud to build a life in Powhatan County

with his wife, Tiffany, and three daughters, Amery, Aubry, and Adalyn, over the last seven years. After his military service, Lecik became a civilian firefighter, working in both private and government positions in the years that followed. He began working as a Department of Defense fire inspector about six months after moving to Powhatan and was eventually promoted to chief fire inspector at Fort Lee. Soon after, he also began to volunteer with Company 2.

Seeking coverage Lecik began treatment soon after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, but a few weeks later, he suffered a grand mal seizure. It left him in a brief coma and then paralyzed when he woke up five days later. The months that followed have been a barrage of chemotherapy treatments, medical treatments, and physical therapy and occupational therapy sessions. Since his diagnosis, Lecik said he has been “incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support from our neighbors across the Powhatan community.” “But still, the rising costs associated with my diagnosis have made things difficult, especially as my condition is not recognized as service-connected by the VA,” he said. “As a military firefighter, you take on massive amounts of risk, and you hope your country has your back. Especially

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as the school handbook utilizes. Administrators will excuse ab-

sues well before the bill could be expected to go into effect. “I don’t want him to have to wait for this bill to move forward to get the coverage. But I think that speaks exactly to what this is. We shouldn’t have veterans who are working and fighting to get one-off approvals because of these types of illnesses,” she said. “We shouldn’t have veterans who have to pull together data upon data to show that they have a service-related injury or illness, particularly in this case when the science is so clear and we across the country have recognized the link between firefighting and certain types of cancers.” A 2010 study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters are more likely to suffer certain diseases and illnesses as a result of their career—and they experience higher rates of cancer than the general U.S. population. While many states have already recognized this link, the VA has not yet recognized this long-term presumptive disability— meaning thousands of U.S. veteran firefighters are left uncovered by the VA, according to the release. More than just wanting to help Lecik, Spanberger said the goal of the bill is “there shouldn’t be additional Mikes down the line.” “We were able to hear of his story, learn of his story, and recognize what is the shortfall in our laws

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Powhatan resident Mike Lecik, shown with his wife and three daughters, inspired a bill to help former military firefighters get coverage for health problems linked to their service.

amid high toxicity levels in materials currently used by the military, we need to take steps to take care of firefighters like me who eventually develop cancer or other diseases.” Lecik thanked Spanberger for her leadership and determination in introducing this legislation, “because this change would prevent high levels of stress and undue pain among veterans and their families.” Spanberger said she met Lecik when he approached her office with constituent services issues but she was already aware of his story through social media. Her constituent services team began working with him regarding veteran benefits, and she said it became clear to her that someone who had such a clearly firefighter-related cancer “shouldn’t be having such significant trouble getting the coverage he de-

sences for Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 during this transition year. Students will be allowed to make up work. This will be in effect for this transition year.

serves.” On the civilian firefighter issue, there were already significant conversations about the chemicals used by firefighters and working to make sure they have presumptive illness coverage, but military firefighters were excluded, she added. She said she introduced the bill in Lecik’s name because the VA is long overdue to provide veteran firefighters like him with the benefits they deserve. “By recognizing the long-term effects of military firefighting and the diseases that can arise from this career over time, our bill would provide muchneeded peace of mind and security to thousands of veteran firefighters and their families,” she said. Although the bill is inspired by Lecik, Spanberger said she hopes her office will be able to help the former firefighter with his is-

In response to one of the other common complaints about the impact on athletics and show choir/band, athletics will follow the same schedule as previous

years, according to the FAQ document. They will not start practices any earlier and will continue to follow VHSL guidelines. Music programs will make

that allows for someone like him to not be covered, and we are trying to fix that,” she said. Spanberger introduced the legislation alongside republican Congressman Don Bacon from Nebraska, who is also a U.S. Air Force veteran. She said she barely got through telling him the title of the bill when he agreed to be the co-lead on it. “I’ve served with hundreds of courageous and selfless military firefighters during my three decades in the air force. They were willing to pull us out of burning jets or carry us out of buildings engulfed in flames. In doing so, many came into contact with toxic substances and fumes,” said Bacon. “Our military firefighters deserve the same protections that other firefighters receive in our country by creating the presumption that those who become disabled from serious disease contracted the illness while serving in the military. This legislation ensures proper VA care. Our firefighters have our backs day and night, and we need to reciprocate when they encounter illnesses caused by their official duties.” Spanberger and Bacon’s legislation, is H.R. 5637, was cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Paul Mitchell (R-MI-10), Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA06), Elise Stefanik (R-NY21), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05).

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BSH rallies, beats KFS Avery unleashes 23 in last 9 minutes, Knights win 79-61

By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN - Raymond Avery didn’t score until late in the third quarter. But when he did, it turned the tide. Moments after knocking down three points from behind the upper-right arc to tighten visiting Kenston Forest’s lead over his Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Knights to 44-42, the senior received an inbound pass, dribbled a few steps forward, took the shot with two defenders near him, and watched as the ball smacked the backboard. see BSH, pg. 2B ANJIE KAY/POWHATAN TODAY

Powhatan’s Faith Henderson (left) maintains possession of the ball in last Monday’s home game versus Clover Hill.

Powhatan GBB takes 2 of 3 Henderson delivers monster 2nd half in win vs. Falcons By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Raymond Avery (center) drives towards the post against defensive pressure from Kenston Forest’s Jacob Stallard (left) in last Tuesday’s home game at BSH.

ICHMOND – Every time Huguenot’s girls basketball team tied the game or took the lead in the fourth quarter, Powhatan High School’s Faith Henderson had an answer. Right after Janelle Sample’s freethrows knotted up the game at 33-all, Henderson drove to the net, took a shot, recovered her own miss on an offensive rebound and netted the put-

back to return her Indians to the point. Later in the period, she responded to Huguenot’s go-ahead jumper by driving to the lane and sending in the layup; and then, when Sample tipped her Falcons back into the lead from the foul line, Henderson drew a foul of her own to knock down two of her eight fourth-quarter shots from the charity stripe. Powhatan never let go of the lead from there, denying Huguenot 50-44. “Every win for us is just big for us – every single win we can get. We always play hard,” Faith said. “Every second counts.” Faith’s monster second-half was key to her Indians’ victory. After see-

ing all of her first-half shots fail to fall through the hoop, the sophomore unleashed 22 points across the final two stanzas, including 16 in the fourth quarter. “I can just feel like: I’m not doing what I should for my team and I need to really step it up, so that’s when I just need to get that fire under me,” Faith said, “and I just know I have to do it for my team.” “I think tonight…she saw a little different adversity because in the first half she couldn’t hit a shot – she was making moves, shooting from the outside, trying different ways to score see GBB, pg. 3B

Knights win 2 more By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Powhatan’s Luke Buzzard (20), surrounded by pressure, eyes the basket in Wednesday’s home game versus Manchester.

Still in search of 1st win By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN - With their first cycle through their Dominion District matchups complete, the Powhatan Indians, still winless after 13 games, are looking to break-

through in their second go-around. “We’ve started behind in a lot of our games, we’ve kind of had some slow starts…we’re trying to earn everybody’s respect and…we didn’t do that tonight,” Powhatan head coach Ryan

Marable said Wednesday after the Indians’ 77-39 loss to Manchester. But he did add: “Against Monacan and James River, the coaches came to me after the game and said: ‘Man, your team plays really hard,’ and that’s all see BASKETBALL, pg. 2B

Wednesday’s win was fueled by second chances at the net. Some of those chances came by way of visiting Fuqua’s shooting struggles, but the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Knights earned the rest. The stifling perimeter defense that followed missed baskets on offense went hand-in-hand with an early flurry of ofNICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY fensive rebounds to create the chances that the Powhatan’s Luke Buzzard (20), surrounded by presKnights needed to assure, eyes the basket in Wednesday’s home game semble a 15-0 first-half versus Manchester. run and defeat the visiteam’s great attitude and chipped in 10. tors 39-27. After Fuqua netted “We’re continuing to praising the players’ the first bucket of the work ethic. grow and continuing to game, the Knights tore Freshman Madelyn develop this season,” past the visitors on 15 Mitchell led the way head coach Phil Villiott unanswered points, seizwith 13 points, and sesaid, reiterating the nior Katie Schiefer see BSH GBB, pg. 2B

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ing control of the matchup just a little ways into the second quarter. Players were able to come off the bench and glean game-time minutes before halftime and again in the second half; Charlie Potter drained a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, Emily Smith netted two points from the free-throw line and Cabrey Forward made one. Schiefer knocked down a pair of big three’s in the opening quarter, and the Knights, whom Villiott noted have been stressing offensive rebounds with the goal of hauling in 10 in a game, made at least seven of their 18 first-half points off of boards on the scoring end. Senior Elizabeth Carter also turned an early assist into a layup after Mitchell jumped for a steal to set up the short-court scoring drive. Eighth grader Hailey Holcombe also highpointed two grabs in the second half, with one leading to a layup from Mitchell. Holcombe, who ended the night with 6 points, flexed her speed as she drove the length of the court for one of her two consecutive shots near the top of NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Sidney McMinn (center) readies the short-range shot in Wednesday’s home game versus Fuqua.

the third quarter. “It’s very exciting; the thing with Hailey is that she plays a lot of basketball, so she’s very comfortable out there,” Villiott said. “She’s really patient with the basketball.” And for her teammates, Villiott noted that having Holcombe with them gives them confidence. Fuqua appeared to run into a literal wall early in the game as the Knights’ defenders locked down the perimeter to limit the visitors’ looks at the net. BSH also mixed full-court pressure into their play early on. “That’s definitely one thing we’ve been working on, is pressure defense,” Villiott said. “Pressure defense as far as tonight definitely helped out.” Seniors Carter and Sidney McMinn, who were part of the Knights’ defensive efforts, each added a 2-point bucket on offense. BSH the day before defeated Kenston Forest on the road, 47-30. Holcombe led the way with 19 points and Schiefer added 12. The Knights rounded out the week with a tough loss to powerhouse Richmond Christian, 41-17. BSH finished the week 2-1 to overall improve its record to 7-3. The Knights were scheduled to play a 6 p.m. matchup at Southampton Academy on Tuesday. They’ll next host Christchurch on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.

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It angled almost straight down and through the hoop, tying the game at 44all as the period-ending buzzer sounded. “I’d like to pretend that I meant to bank it,” Avery said of the wild 2-pointer, “but that wasn’t the intention – but it really helped get it going for me. First half to second half, it was a big turnaround – that shot had a lot to do with it.” When the fourth quarter commenced, Avery went for three from the corner; he watched his shot bounce off the rim and into the reaching hands of sophomore teammate Zander Nadeau, who with a spin move sent the ball up and through the hoop for the putback, propelling his Knights back into the lead for the first time since the second quarter. “I just thought I needed to shoot it,” Nadeau said. “I knew my team was down, and I just needed to score. With the starters out, I just know I needed to score – I needed to step up – so that’s what I did.” Nadeau poured-in a whopping 35 points overall, Avery unleashed an incendiary 18-point fourth quarter to finish the game with 23 and the BSH Knights, with the help of a fiery 22-0 run kickstarted by Avery’s 3-pointer late in the third, denied Kenston Forest 79-61 last Tuesday. “It was a huge win for us,” BSH head coach Chris Hamner said after the game. “It was really big because so many guys contributed.” “Everybody started clicking,” Avery said. “We hit a couple shots and everything turned around for us. We’ve been really stressing defense and we were holding them in the first and second half, but it’s really when the shots started falling – everything turned around for us.” Before Avery began pouring-in the baskets, his teammate Michael Tim-

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Zander Nadeau (center, above) secures the contested possession versus Kenston Forest players Trey Lewis (foreground at left) and Jacob Stallard (foreground at right) while BSH senior Chase Musselman (33) and KFS player Jah’Tavious Houston (1) look on.

mons flicked-in a high-arching 3-pointer near the top of the third quarter, and later in the fourth – after Avery and Nadeau combined for the first 10 points in the team’s scorching run of points – Henry Kiefer extended his arm from behind the arc and watched the ball he just launched swish through the basket for 3 points, sparking the home fans into an ecstatic roar and prompting the Kavaliers to call a timeout with the Knights having swung from going down 44-39 to leading 5244. Nadeau and Avery continued the rest of the scoring damage in the 22-0 run.

“Once we get a little bit of momentum, we can do a lot of great things,” Avery said. The Knights also received a keynote defensive performance from Chase Musselman, who crashed the boards for 11 rebounds. Hamner said he’s been averaging around 3 boards per game. “He played unreal for us defensively,” Hamner said of Musselman. Robbie Kurtz, who along with Avery and Nadeau has been one of the Knights’ leading scorers in the early portion of the season, dished-out 13 points, including

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we can ask. Those are the little things that need to happen in order to change the trajectory of the program here.” Before Wednesday, Powhatan, by scores alone, had its best three games, finishing 16 or fewer points behind Monacan (62-47), James River (66-50) and Clover Hill (59-51); the Indians trailed the hosting Cavaliers 40-37 after three quarters, but the home team pulled away with the help of 10 fourth-period points from Corrie Addo. Before that three-game stretch, the closest Powhatan had gotten to any team was 17 points. First-year varsity player Brylan Rather has emerged as a scoring leader for Powhatan; he delivered 24 points against Clover Hill, added 12 more to lead the team points-wise in its loss to Manchester and unleashed a 29-point night in Powhatan’s 87-55 setback to Huguenot on Friday. But Marable is looking for more than just scoring from the junior. “I love Brylan, he’s got a lot of talent – I think, you look at point

11 in the first half. But he got into foul trouble around the third quarter. “That hasn’t happened yet this year to us, so I was kind of curious to how we were going to respond, and guys stepped up,” Hamner said. “Guys off the bench held the fort down...Raymond played a huge second half…he came out like the Raymond of old.” Players like senior multisport standout James Hawkins played a lot more minutes than they usually do, but Hamner said that “you would’ve never even known it.” “They looked fresh. They looked ready to go. They knew exactly what the game plan was. They knew what to do,” Hamner said. “They just kept executing – they just kind of fed off Raymond and just kind of rolled.” Avery added his second 3-pointer and shot 7-for-7 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter. And Nadeau, in the words of Hamner, “played unreal” as he high-pointed rebounds at both ends of the floor and remained consistent on offense from start to finish. “That was kind of the Zander that we saw last year on JV a lot; we were waiting for it to transfer to varsity minutes,” Hamner said, “and finally it did…he played like an animal.” For Nadeau, the key to his 35-point night was “just hustling – just always going for the ball, shooting as many shots as you can, hoping they go down.” “We knew he was capable of doing that; it just took him getting the looks and hitting shots,” Avery said. “We’ve just been waiting for it. We knew it was coming.” BSH added a win by forfeit over St. Michael the Archangel before taking a 74-46 setback to Richmond Christian on Friday. Avery scored 20 points in the loss. The Knights (7-4) play back-to-back 7 p.m. games against Amelia Academy on Thursday in Amelia County and on Friday at BSH in Powhatan County.

totals and you think that he’s the leader of the team, but really it’s: What can you do that doesn’t come easy to you to help the team win? And…he’s new at this, he’s inexperienced in realizing that: I’ve got to do more than just put the ball in the basket,” Marable said. “The game is 32 minutes long; anybody can have success here and there. But are you going to be just as happy about getting a rebound and just as happy about staying in front of your guy and locking down your guy as you are hitting a 3 or getting to the basket? And we know he can do that, and we know he can do the other things really well, too.” It’s a matter of sustainable success, and Marable noted: “That just comes with experience and maturity, and he knows that and he just has to change that on his own to help his individual success become team success.” Players who came off the bench in the second half against Manchester were able to produce; Carl Hess, Scott Wyman, Luke Buzzard and Michael Washburn combined for 10 of the Indians’ 17 points across the final two stanzas.

“They really did what we asked of the first group,” Marable said. “They came in and kind of had some success doing what we kind of game-planned for and what we’ve been working on and what the starters have had success doing in other games, but for whatever reasons just didn’t put forth the effort or had it in them to really execute like we had gameplanned for.” Logan Wyatt added 11 points in Powhatan’s loss to Huguenot. Marable noted how they’re not going to forget this past stretch of games – “we’re going to realize why we’re in this situation.” “But until every single person in the program wants to change them – the results – in every single possession, then it’s just going to happen again,” Marable said. “We need to make sure we identify…and I think we have as a coaching staff…what isn’t working, and we just need to get these guys to buy-in to what works so that they can experience some success on the basketball court. We want it for them, but we can’t want it for them more than they want it for themselves, and nobody’s going to give it to us.”

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Malkerson leads Powhatan with 2 wins in Ashland Staff Report

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Powhatan’s Cole Malkerson swims the butterfly in the Indians’ meet at Ashland YMCA on Friday.

ASHLAND - Cole Malkerson continued his standout freshman season with another pair of individual wins in Friday’s meet hosted by Region 4B opponent Patrick Henry at the Ashland YMCA. The freshman won both the boys 200 yard freestyle (2:05.16) and the boys 100 butterfly (1:02.50) to lead Powhatan’s swimmers, who collected 12 podium finishes across the 22 events. Freshman Summer Kantanen swam second in the girls 200 individual medley (2:44.15) and joined teammates Emily Matthews, Abigail Johnson and Katherina Ernst in taking second in the girls 200 freestyle relay (2:04.71). Matthews, a senior, added a runner-up finish in the girls 100 breaststroke

(1:26.69) and a third place in the girls 200 IM (2:58.46). Summer, Matthews, Johnson and Bailey Kantanen swam third together in the girls 200 medley relay (2:21.71). Bailey added third-place finishes in both the girls 50 freestyle (31.06) and the girls 100 free (1:10.62). Sydney Hubbard took third in the girls 100 breaststroke (1:27.16) and Bailey, Johnson, Reese Smith and Aliah Greenhow swam third in the girls 400 freestyle relay (4:56.85). Russell Holland swam third in the boys 50 free (30.38). Elsewhere, in Saturday’s meet at Goochland YMCA, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Jenna Schwab took second to Goochland’s Abby Pillion in the girls 200 individual medley in 2:47.30.

Wolkiewicz 4th in 55m dash Staff Report

WOODBERRY FOREST - Senior Jeanne Wolkiewicz was Powhatan High School’s highest placer in Friday’s indoor track and field invitational hosted by Woodberry Forest School, taking fourth in the girls 55-meter dash in 8.11. Also: Gabriel Kerns ran sixth in the boys 500 run in 1:15.45; Alicia Dickerson placed sixth in the girls shot put with a distance of 24-08; Marissa Lampkin ran seventh in the girls 500 in 1:46.96; Sarah Law ran seventh in the girls 1000 run in 3:39.50; Brandon Eacho and Palmer Johnson ran seventh (5:17.31) and eighth (5:26.25), respectively, in the boys 1600 run; Alexis Elzey and Katlyn Foltyn ran seventh (6:45.39) and eighth (6:56.10), respectively, in the girls 1600; and Powhatan took fourth in the boys 4x400 relay in 3:46.84, as well as fourth in the girls 4x400 relay in 4:57.83. Powhatan’s competiFILE/POWHATAN TODAY tors at the invitational inPowhatan High School senior Jeanne Wolkiewicz, cluded student-athletes seen competing in the girls’ 300-meter dash in from Courtland, Orange, the St. Christopher’s invitational the Saturday Collegiate, Spotswood prior, led Powhatan in Friday’s Woodberry Forest and invitational host invite with a fourth-place finish in the 55 dash. Woodberry Forest.

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and was getting very frustrated,” Powhatan head coach Kristy Henderson said. “I think overcoming that – sticking with it in the second half – she did a good job. She needs to be a scoring leader – it helps us in the scoring department.” Faith also shot 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. “I just have to focus – it’s for the team,” Faith said. “I think about it for our team – we needed it.” “As a coach I instill: Free throws are super-important, and every free throw matters when you step up there, whether it’s the first one you shot in a game or whether it’s the last,” Coach Henderson said. The Indians cemented the momentum in their favor in the closing stretch when Sophie Dolan, with her team up by one point in the fourth, blocked the ball on the defensive end. Dolan’s teammate Logan Anthony recovered it and raced it across the court, with her teammate Faith keeping pace. Anthony dumped off the pass to Faith, who drew the foul. She knocked down both insurance shots from the line. “Every little thing we do leads to another, and every single thing we do ties together and just creates something good for us,” Faith said. “If we get excited for something little we do, it turns into bigger things.” Anthony, a sophomore, knocked down a 3-pointer and scored the first five points of the game. A bucket from freshman Erin Almond added to Pow-

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Powhatan’s Sean Hall, seen working to pin Atlee’s Calvin Lewis in a home tri meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, won the 126-pound weight class championship at the Big Blue Invitational held Saturday in Christiansburg.

Hall wins Big Blue title Staff Report CHRISTIANSBURG - Fighting back from a 5-0 deficit in the final match of his weight class in Saturday’s Big Blue Invitational, Powhatan High School junior Sean Hall surged past his opponent, Christiansburg’s Luke Robie, to win the 126-pound championship on an 8-6 decision. Hall, a two-time state placer, dominated his way into the final match, pinning Aron Simpson, Blacksburg’s Garrett Henderson and AJ Garrett before defeating Payne Salmons by a 12-6 decision in the semifinals. Hall’s teammate and fellow junior Linwood Hill placed runner-up in the 195 weight class, taking a 13-5 majordecision loss to Jace Bradbury. Hill, a two-time state qualifier, reached the final by pinning Charles Helen, edging past Derek Liddle and Mason Atkinson by decisions of 5-3 and 6-4, respectively, and besting his semifinals opponent Kellen Hunt 7-5 in overtime.

Bradey Lindhjem (heavyweight) powered his way into the semifinals, pinning both Kadin Hounshell and Christia Hall before out-duelling Floyd County’s Shane Monk 15-12 in the quarterfinals. Lindhjem’s journey in the championship bracket, however, would end in the semifinal round when he ran into Tyler Nix, who pinned him in 41 seconds. Lindhjem took two more losses in the consolation bracket and placed sixth. AJ Gaskins (152) also battled his way into his weight class’s semifinals, defeating Eastern View’s Trey Spiller by tech fall and pinning both Dylan Loomis and quarterfinals opponent Zakarie Bailey. After a narrow 5-3 loss to semifinals opponent Oyis `Ma Daroshefski bounced him to the consolation bracket, Gaskins took two losses to also place sixth. Two-time state qualifier Gavin Timmons (132) and Hayden Fitzsimmons (182) both reached the quarterfinals and placed eighth along with teammate Micah Holt (220).

hatan’s 7-0 start. Sophomore Kayla Terry added a pair of 3-pointers to help keep the Indians ahead of Huguenot 13-11 in the first quarter, and seniors Michala Taylor and Gabby Dintino joined Terry in making shots from the field to put the Indians up 20-16 going into halftime. Faith began to turn the corner in the third period when she gave her Indians a stretch of crucial plays that helped preserve their lead as the Falcons kept up their fierce pursuit. She faded back while facing physical one-on-one defense and let an insurance 2-pointer sail through the hoop, then, applying full-court pressure, jumped up for a steal on her team’s scoring side to set up a wide-open shot by Anthony. Taylor in the third hauled in key defensive rebounds and kicked-out a ANJIE KAY/POWHATAN TODAY pass to Dolan, who knocked down the Above: Powhatan’s Kayla Terry (2) drives the length of the court; below: jumper for one of her two baskets in Michala Taylor (10) drives against pressure from Clover Hill’s Kayla Sledge. the period. “She’s learning not to get too frus- double-double with 18 points and 15 trated if her shot’s not going in, but rebounds, and Terry chipped-in 12 knowing that rebounds are just as im- points to help the Indians secure the portant as points,” Coach Henderson win. said of Taylor before adding of her Powhatan’s sole loss in this threeteam: “We are getting better with game week came against Manchester learning each other’s strengths and 72-44 last Tuesday; Faith had 15 points weaknesses and learning…where in that game, and Terry and Dolan they’re going to be, what’s happening each added 9. offensively and defensively, communi“It’s super-big,” Coach Henderson cating.” said of going 2-for-3 this past week. Terry scored 9 points against Hu- “It would’ve been nice to have three guenot, and Anthony finished with 7. (wins this week), and we have our ups With Thursday’s triumph, the Indi- and downs, and sometimes the downs ans improved to 6-6 overall. Powhatan are too long – we’ve got to overcome also outlasted Clover Hill 40-32 last them and pick each other up and be a Monday; the Cavaliers did have height little more upbeat and positive on that on their side – “they outsized us; they sense – but I believe in them, and looked like they had three post players they’re believing in the process, and to basically our one,” Coach Hender- we’ll fight every time we step on the son said – but Faith was still able to court.”

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College Basketball College Basketball Hoops College Basketball Women’s College Basketball Skills Show. X Games (N) (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Station 19 (N) Å Grey’s Anatomy (N) Million Little News Kimmel News Holly Sheldon Unicorn Sheldon Mom Gayle King: News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Last Man Out Deputy (In Stereo) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Super Good Will Harmony Law & Order: SVU News J. Fallon M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Carter Å (DVS) BeautyBio Skin Down Home with David “1st Anniversary” (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Currents Unwine’d Aged Out: Brad Paisley: Amanpour-Co Untamed Wine We’ll Meet Again Country Music (In Stereo) Å (DVS) PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam NBA Pregame Å NBA Basketball: Lakers at Nets NBA Basketball Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan Full The First 48 The First 48 Å Alaska PD (N) Å 60 Days In (N) Å The First 48 Å Two Men ››› “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984) Eddie Murphy. Å ››› “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984, Comedy) Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Lights Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Reclaimed (N) Å Off the Grid Homestead Rescue Feet-Killing Me Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Feet-Killing Me 1000-lb Sisters (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law: Uncuffed (N) (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law “Mr. Deeds” (2002) grown- Every The Bold Type Å grown- Every The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King “Sporting Blood” ›››‡ “Imitation of Life” (1934, Drama) ››› “Body and Soul” (1947, Drama) “Falling for You” “Love in Paradise” (2016) Luke Perry. “Love on Iceland” (2020, Romance) Å Supernanny Å Married at First Sight (N) Å Supernanny Å Supernanny Å Flip Flip Flip Flip Christina Christina Flip Flip Flip Flip Restaurant: Im. Restaurant: Im. Restaurant: Im. Beat Beat Beat Beat ››› “New Jack City” (1991, Crime Drama) Wesley Snipes. ››› “Set It Off” (1996) Jada Pinkett. ›‡ “R.I.P.D.” (2013, Action) Jeff Bridges. Gamer ››› “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) Tom Cruise. Å “Night Museum” ›› “Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) Nicholas Hoult. “X-Men: First Class” (2011) Last Man Last Man ››› “Top Gun” (1986, Action) Tom Cruise. Å ›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People (N) Swamp People Swamp People

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Women’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball Big East PBC Countdown (N) NBA Basketball X Games (N) (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Sun Telethon: Funny Videos Shark Tank Shark Tank News Fun Vi Grammy Red: The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards: (N) (In Stereo Live) Å News Last Man Out Simpson Burgers Fam Guy Fam Guy News America This Week ROH America’s Got Talent (In Stereo) Å American Ninja Warrior (N) (In Stereo) News Greta Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Married Married Vionic - Footwear Scott Living Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) Å Scott Living Coastal Railways Howards End Sanditon-Mast Vienna Blood Å Thou Shalt Not Kill Country Music: Ken Burns: Country Music: (In Stereo) One 30th Anniversary Concert: CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Anthony Bourd. Anthony Bourd. Anthony Bourd. Kasie DC (N) Å Headliners Å To Be Announced Dateline Extra Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Fox News Sunday Life, Liberty Revolution Watters’ World Å Life, Liberty Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Dare Me Å (DVS) Mod Fam Mod Fam “Star Wars: R” ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) Chris Pratt. “Pirates of the Caribbean” “Wonder Woman” ››‡ “Justice League” (2017, Action) Ben Affleck. ››‡ “Justice League” (2017) “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016, War) ›› “Transporter 3” ››‡ “S.W.A.T.” (2003, Action) Samuel L. Jackson. Shooter ›› “White House Down” (2013, Action) Channing Tatum. Å ››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Å Office Office Office Office Office Office South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid (N) (In Stereo) Å Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé “Episode 12” (In Stereo) Sister Wives (N) 90 Day Fiancé (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law 700 Club 700 Club 700 Club 700 Club 700 Club King King King King King King Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Cross Delancey” “Three Smart Girls” (1936) Every ››‡ “It’s a Date” (1940) Deanna Durbin. “Hearts of Winter” (2020, Romance) “One Winter Proposal” (2019, Romance) Golden Golden “The Twisted Son” “Adopted in Danger” (2019, Suspense) “Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer” Love It or List It To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Worst Cooks Beat Beat Beat Beat “Best Man Hol” ›› “Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club” (2014) Martin Martin Martin “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” ›› “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” (2017) ››› “Troy” (2004) Brad Pitt. Break Breaking Bad Å Breaking Bad Å Breaking Bad Å ›› “Road House” (1989) Å ›› “She’s All That” › “Coyote Ugly” (2000) Piper Perabo. Å ›› “She’s All That” (1999) American Pickers American Pickers Auschwitz Untold: (N) (In Stereo) Å American Pickers

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College Basketball: Wisconsin at Purdue. College Basketball: Marquette at Butler. Hoops Elite NBA Countdown (N) NBA Basketball: Clippers at Heat X Games (N) (Live) Wheel Jeopardy House Fresh20/20 (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly Hawaii Five-0 Å Magnum P.I. Å Blue Bloods News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) Å News First Spo DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Figure Skating News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Gold Jewelry Sale Vault - Gemstone Gold Jewelry Sale (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover Country Music (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Amanpour-Co Reel TBA Antique Roadshow Legacy List Coastal Railways PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Proﬁt Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU ››› “Captain America: Civil War” (2016, Action) Chris Evans. Mod Fam Mod Fam Bones (In Stereo) ››› “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) Robert Downey Jr. “Star Wars: The” ››› “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (2008, Action) ›› “The Legend of Tarzan” (2016, Adventure) Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 01.24.20” (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Two Men ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010, Comedy) Adam Sandler. ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010) Adam Sandler. South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk The Comedy Central Roast “Rob Lowe” Bill Burr South Pk Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush “Fortune Favors the Bold” (N) (In Stereo) Å Opal Hunters 90 Day Fiancé Dr. Pimple Popper Feet-Killing Me My 600-Lb. Life (N) (In Stereo) Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked: Sea-Lebrity Edition (In Stereo) Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked (In Stereo) “Blart: Mall Cop” Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King “Boys’ Night Out” ›‡ “The Wrath of God” (1972, Western) ››› “Farewell, My Lovely” (1975) “Love, Order” “One Winter Weekend” (2018, Romance) “Write Before Christmas” (2019) Å Hopelessly in Love: (Part 3 of 3) Å Hopelessly in Love: (N) Å Hopelessly in Love: Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Home Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners T. Perry’s The Oval Tyler Perry’s Sistas Martin Martin ››› “New Jack City” (1991) Ice-T Å Futurama Futurama ›‡ “R.I.P.D.” (2013, Action) Jeff Bridges. ›‡ “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” (2009) “Jack-Giant Slay” ››› “I Am Legend” (2007) Will Smith. ››‡ “Safe House” (2012, Action) Å “The Guardian” ›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Keanu Reeves. Å ››‡ “The Guardian” (2006) Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens: Declassiﬁed “Secret Alien Codes” (N) (In Stereo) Å

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College Basketball Women’s College Basketball PBC WWE Backstage College Basketball: Teams TBA. (Live) College Basketball: Teams TBA. (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Conners Bless mixed- black-ish Emergence (N) News Kimmel News Holly NCIS “On Fire” (N) FBI (In Stereo) Å FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Resident (N) 24 Hours-Hell Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Ellen’s Game Ellen’s Game New Amsterdam News J. Fallon ››› “Catch Me if You Can” (2002, Comedy-Drama) ››› “Catch Me if You Can” (2002, Comedy-Drama) Shoe Shopping With Jane (N) (Live) Å Sunday Riley The Find With Shawn Killinger (N) (Live) PBS NewsHour (N) Finding Your Roots American Experience (N) (In Stereo) Amanpour-Co Equitrek Keep Up Call Home Midsomer Murders Murder Stage PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Hardball Matthews All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Profit (N) Å The Profit Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night The Biggest Loser The Biggest Loser (In Stereo) Iron Man ››› “Iron Man” (2008, Action) Pregame NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics at Miami Heat. Å NBA Basketball: Clippers at Lakers Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Miracle Conan Miracle The First 48 Å The First 48 Å First 48: Shocking First 48: Shocking The First 48 Å Two Men ›› “Four Brothers” (2005) Mark Wahlberg. Å Ink Master (N) Å ›› “Four Brothers” Office Office Office Office Drunk Drunk Drunk Drunk Daily Lights Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Moonshiners Å Guardians-Glades Moonshiners Å Fat Fabulous Fat Fabulous I Am Jazz (N) My Big Fat Fabulous Life (In Stereo) Treehouse Masters Treehouse Masters: Branched Out (N) Barnwood Builders Barnwood Builders ››› “Matilda” (1996) Mara Wilson. Å The 700 Club Å ››‡ “The Notebook” (2004, Romance) Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King “The Yearling” ››› “The Subject Was Roses” (1968) ››‡ “Psyche ’59” (1964) Curt Jurgens. “Brush-Love” “Dater’s Handbook” (2016, Romance) “Love Unleashed” (2019) Jen Lilley. Å ››› “Magic Mike” ››‡ “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006) ››‡ “Just Wright” (2010) Queen Latifah. Fixer Upper Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Rehab Rehab House Hunters Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped (N) Å Chopped Å Chopped Å ›› “National Security” (2003, Comedy) ›‡ “A Madea Christmas” (2013) Tyler Perry. Å Martin Star Trek ››› “Star Trek Beyond” (2016) Chris Pine. Å ››› “Doctor Strange” (2016, Action) “Titanic” (1997) ›››‡ “Captain Phillips” (2013, Docudrama) Tom Hanks. Å ››‡ “Safe House” Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Drilling Down Digging Deeper Curse-Island Project Blue Book Drilling Down

Powhatan Today, January 22, 2020

AUCTION SALES

LEGAL NOTICES

CARWILE AUCTIONS INC

O-2019-39. This ordinance amendment will add provisions to assure that the most current Code of Virginia sections referenced will apply to any situation in the future. Powhatan County Code Chapter 74 (Trafﬁc and Vehicles), Article I (In General), Section 74-1 (Incorporation of provisions of Code of Virginia) serves the function of incorporating various trafﬁc laws of the Code of Virginia into the County Code. Two of the referenced sections do not include the text “as now or hereafter amended”, which assures this timeliness. The cited sections are Va. Code § 16.1-278 (Appointment of Counsel and guardian ad litem) for juveniles under the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and §18.2-266 (Driving Motor Vehicles, Etc., While Intoxicated). The amendment will add this omitted text.

Beef Cattle Herd, Horse, Tractors, Farm Equipment, Stock & Horse Trailers, Shop Tools, Guns & Much More!

O-2020-01 (Case #19-09-REZC): Richard Lee Bucher (District #4: Powhatan Courthouse/ Mt. Zion) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcel #39-4A from Agricultural-10 (A-10) to Village Residential (VR) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 5.66 acres of land with frontage along the north side of State Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) approximately 0.25 miles west of State Route 620 (Mill Quarter Road) (3780 Old Buckingham Road). Proffered conditions address maximum residential densities (up to 3 single-family dwelling units), minimum lot area (1.5 acres), building design, access, and right-of-way dedication. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Village Residential (Courthouse Village Special Area Plan), which recommends maximum residential densities of four units per acre.

PARTIAL LISTING:

• Ford 600 Tractor • Ford 8N Tractor • Honda Pressure Washer • Old Farm Bell • Misc. Hand/Garden Tools • Cattle Gates, Head Gate • Round Bales Of Hay • Old Safe • Several Chain Saws • Polesaw, Welder, Shop Air Compresser • Canoe, Fishing Rods, Trolling Motors

O-2020-02 (Case #20-01-AZ): The County of Powhatan requests the amendment and reenactment of provisions set forth in Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance), Article XI (Definitions) by adding definitions for the terms attached, comprehensive plan, contractor’s storage yard, detached, independent cooking facility, residential kitchen, corner lot line, pet, right-of-way, outdoor shed sales, and corner yard; adding language to clarify differences between duplex dwelling, three- or four-family dwelling, and townhouse dwelling; modifying the definition for the term private kennel, clarifying that permitted fowl includes chickens and ducks; modifying the definition for the term livestock, clarifying that goats, bison, ponies, alpacas, and llamas are all considered livestock; modifying the definition for the term flag lot to align with the definition for that term in the subdivision ordinance; modifying the definition of medical and dental lab to better reflect activities associated with that use; removing the term large lot development; correcting grammatical errors; removing incorrect references to other portions of the zoning ordinance; and adding references to certain definitions that identify related terms.

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Public Auction to be held at Powhatan’s Community Self Storage, 3200 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA on Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Units being considered for auction are: 403, 442, 450, 735, & 772. Registration starts at 12:30 pm and no registrations will be accepted after 12:55 pm. Cash only and no early previews.

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Use Happy Jack Padkote to toughen the pads of hunting dog’s feet. Prevents cracking and bleeding. HERTZLER FARM & FEED (598-4021) (www.happyjackinc.com)

MISC. ITEMS WANTED BUYING ALL U.S. GOLD OR SILVER Coins & Collections, Bullion Gold & Silver, Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Watched, Broken or Scrap Gold, Sterling Silver Sets. For Collections, House Calls Made! $$Cash Paid$$ 804-218-9233

Farmers’ Markets HORSES & CATTLE GORE 2 HORSE TRAILER - Aluminum Ramp, Thoroughbred model walk through design, separate tack room. Just been through shop for complete safety check, New State Inspection. Like New Tires, $4,500. Call 804-457-3438

Recruitment ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT - Full Time to provide clerical services for Goochland Powhatan Community Services. Experience w/standard office software, electronic health record & knowledge in insurance billing is preferred. Starting Salary $27,518. For job description & application, visit www.gp csb.org or call 804-556-5400. Open until filled. EOE.

CASE MANAGER - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS - To provide CM services to adolescents & adults experiencing substance use & co-occurring issues. Duties include coordinator/liaison for Goochland Family Treatment Court. Full time w/excellent benefits. Visit www.gpcsb.org for application & details. Deadline 1/24/20, 4:30 PM. EOE.

Personal Care Aid/CNA Help Wanted: For Hemiplegic stroke patient, in home. Requires lifting & assist with daily living activities. Night/weekend availability. Must be able to pass a background check & be CPR certified. Please call (804) 357-1860

Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. HOMES FOR SALE

Rentals Available in Powhatan & Surrounding Areas www.HankCosby.com Click RENTAL PROPERTIES for more details. 5603-01

AUCTION SALES

HOMES RENTALS ACREAGE

LEGAL NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on January 27, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider and act upon the following request

ESTATE OF WOODROW “WOODY” PACK POWHATAN, VA

Announcements

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Saturday, January 25, at 10 a.m. 1630 MAY WAY DRIVE POWHATAN, VA 23139

• 2015 Chevrolet 2500Hd Diesel 4 Door W/ Only 16K Miles! • JD 5500 Tractor 4Wd Cab w/Loader • IH 464 Diesel Tractor w/Loader • JD 1250 Diesel Tractor 4Wd w/Loader • Kubota B7500 Diesel Tractor 4Wd • JD 620I 4Wd Side/Side Atv • Bad Boyz Zero-Turn Mower • 1995 Nissan Pickup • 1993 Chevrolet Corvette • Pull Type Hydralic 8 Wheel V-Rake • 10 Ton Tandem Pinel Hitch Trailer • 3Pt. Yard Rake 6 • JD 350B Trackloader (Located In Cartersville)

LEGAL NOTICES

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All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in those hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Ofﬁce at (804)598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. The full text of the proposed ordinance amendment in its entirety can be reviewed in the County Administration Building, located at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

VIRGINIA:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN

CAROLYN MARIE WALL,

Petitioner

Case No. JJ005927-01

Case No. JJ005928-01

DANIEL ALEXANDER WALL,

Respondent.

ORDER

The object of this suit is to obtain a Final Order pertaining to visitation with a minor child of the parties. Upon consideration thereof, it appearing from Petitioner’s afﬁdavit ﬁled with Petitioner’s Motion, that, after using due diligence, Petitioner is unable to ascertain the location of the Respondent; it is hereby

ORDERED that the Respondent appear before this Court on or before February 12, 2020 to protect his interests herein.

ENTERED: 18/DECEMBER/2019

Theresa J. Royal, Judge

I ASK FOR THIS:

Graham T. Jennings, Jr. PC (VSB #18542) 3810 Old Courthouse Tavern Lane Powhatan, VA. 23139 804-598-7912

Powhatan Today, January 22, 2020

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