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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 37

March 11, 2020

Board of Supervisors dives into budget process By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors took its first look at the county’s fiscal year (FY) 2021 operating budget in a session that was less about balance sheets and more about familiarizing themselves with the process. With three new supervisors experiencing their first budget as board members, county staff made the initial budget workPHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND shop held on Monday, March 2 a broad The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors took its first look at the introduction to the proposed budget. Interim county administrator Bret county’s fiscal year 2021 operating budget in a March 2 workshop. Schardein gave an overview to the upcoming budget, which is currently proposed at $64.8 million, a $415,534 in- budget of $64.4 million. These num- posed budget from Powhatan County crease over the FY 2020 adopted bers do not yet include the full pro- Public Schools, which the supervisors

Primary sees 14.63% turnout By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Powhatan County saw a slightly higher than expected turnout for the Democratic Presidential Primary last week with 14.63 percent of registered voters turning out to cast a ballot. As he did in Virginia as a whole, Joe Biden earned the most votes in Powhatan, with 1,812 choosing him as the democratic nominee for president. Of the other five remaining candidates, Bernie Sanders

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Above, John and Tracy Chowanski check in at the Powhatan Courthouse precinct in the Village on March 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. Right, Pamela Boatwright votes at the Smith Crossroads precinct.

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Three men rescue woman before vehicle catches fire By Laura McFarland Editor

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will not see until Monday, March 16. The county saw an overall increase of about $2.1 million in estimated revenues from real estate taxes, personal property taxes, other taxes, and other revenues, said Charla Schubert, director of finance. The net increase of the budget was reduced by the one-time use of capital maintenance reserve from the FY 2020 adopted budget to fund capital projects and recycling costs. The capital maintenance reserve will be evaluated during the review of capital improvement plan at a later workshop. While the board hasn’t adopted an official budget policy yet, Schardein explained that the staff went into the process with a goal of revenue neutral expenditures.

POWHATAN – Three men who came across the scene of a wreck where a woman drove off the side of a road in Powhatan and hit a tree pulled her from the wreckage moments before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. A nearby neighbor and two men who were driving by responded to the single-vehicle accident, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, March 6 in the 4900 block of Old Buckingham Road, according to Pat Schoeffel, assistant fire chief. They found the driver conscious but dazed in the vehicle and pulled her from the vehicle when they noticed the motor compartment had started to smoke.

Although fire and rescue arrived only six minutes after the 911 call was dispatched at 7:12 a.m., the car fire was fully involved, Schoeffel said. “When we got there, it was burning from end to end so she definitely wouldn’t have been alive by the time we got there,” he said. The woman was taken by Medflight from the scene of the accident. John Moir, who lives near where the accident occurred, said he was loading his Jeep to head to a drill weekend with the Tennessee Air National Guard and was walking back to his house when he heard the accident happen. He ran over and found the driver leaning against the door, so he

t was a passing of the torch. Jordan Krauss’ older brother Ethan had been going with their parents, John and Kelli, to help villages in the western part of Honduras for the past four years. But after Ethan began attending college at West Virginia University, the time had come for Jordan, a sophomore at Powhatan High PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLI KRAUSS School, to take Jordan Krauss gives a lacrosse part. stick to Kelion in Honduras. She kind of knew what to expect. She knew what the days were going to look like when it came to working with the school in the village they’d be going to – Santa Rosita – and the trench line that they’d be digging for the PVC pipe that would be bringing water directly to the community. She had been seeing pictures of her parents’ time and work there since she was a little girl. But she didn’t expect to feel the way she felt when she first saw the children. How some of them didn’t have shoes. How excited they were to do just the simplest activities with her, like blowing bubbles, for an hour. How grateful they were for those little things, like the tennis balls and lacrosse sticks that they brought for them to play with and have. “It’s so amazing to just be able to give that to them,” she said, “and make them happy and just play with them all day.” She had a Polaroid camera with her, and so the boys and girls would come up to her, asking: can she take a picture with them? She loved just hanging out with them – really just doing anything with them, because they’ll do that one activity with you all day. “They will never get bored with doing anything.”

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see MISSION, pg. 6

Local author Bob Flynn cautions people not to settle for ‘pretty good’ in life in new book By Laura McFarland Editor

PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

Bob Flynn wrote ‘Ain’t No Such Thang as a Purdy Good Alligator Rassler.’

POWHATAN – Warning: no alligators were harmed in the creation of this life philosophy. But when reading Powhatan author Bob Flynn’s new book, “Ain’t No Such Thang as a Purdy

Good Alligator Rassler,” the one thing the author hopes readers do go a few rounds with is their sense of complacency. Early in the narrative-based self help book, a character name Clyde explains this colorful phrase to others around him. Alligator wrestling is a challenging under-

taking where trial and error won’t cut it. If a person doesn’t do all they can do to prepare for that kind of steep challenge in advance, when it’s actually time to take on the task, the results probably aren’t going to be favorable. In his book, Flynn points out see FLYNN, pg. 7

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O B I T UA R I E S JAMES BARNETT James “Bernie” Barnett, 76, of Midlothian, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and a son. He is survived by his fiancee, Debra; his sister, Lorraine; his brother, Stanley; his children, Cindy, Dolores (Stacey), Stewart (Laura), Tina (Scott) and Angela; his grandchildren, Leslie, Wayne, BARNETT Brandon (Kelsey), Jordan, Cody, Kurt and Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Mathias and Marleigh; as well as numerous extended family and friends. From a young age, Bernie understood the value of hard work, establishing Barnett’s Heating & Air Conditioning in 1972, he became a very successful business man. He proudly instilled this value in all his children and many others he knew. He lived life to the fullest, making sure to take time to do the things he loved, especially travel. A memorial service will be held at Passion Community Church, Powhatan Campus, 4480 Anderson Hwy., at 2 p.m. today, March 11, with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the

American Heart Association or a local animal shelter of your choice.

RISA ELLIOTT Risa Shultz Elliott, 65, loving sister, mother and grandmother, departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The family invites friends to attend a celebration of her life, to be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Road West, Goochland, Va. 23063 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Please bring your memories and share a meal. Norman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

DORIS LIPSCOMB Doris Irene Walls Lipscomb, 96, of Powhatan, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wirtley T. Jr., and her son, Wirtley T.”Billy” III. She is survived by four sons and their wives, Warren (Evelyn), David (Debbie), Dale (Dawn), Ted (Susan); brother, Floyd Walls Jr.; sister, Ellen Brown; 11 grandchildren and their LIPSCOMB spouses, and 14 great-grandchil-

dren. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 in the Graceland Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Graceland Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

SHAWN RICHARDSON Shawn Richardson, 47, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Kim Richardson; mother, Connie Richardson; brother, Keith Richardson; and many extended family members. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy., PowRICHARDSON hatan. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in the Graceland Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, March 11

The deadline is March 11 to register for a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Concert that will be held on Sunday, March 16 at May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Road. The special St. Patrick’s meal will begin at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:15 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage as well as shepherds pie and soda bread will be served. Cost is $8 per person or $25 max per family. Make your reservation by contacting 804-598-3098 or maymem@ verizon.net and reference St. Pats. 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 March 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. Contact 804-318-6485. Visit www.ldequestrian.com. 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. Contact 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 War Memorial Roundtable for all Veterans meets at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. Contact Ruth Boatwright at 804-337-6859.

The Free Clinic of Powhatan, located at 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan offers health services (medical, dental, mental health, women's health) free of charge for uninsured and low income residents of Powhatan County. Administration hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays, lab services are from 9 a.m. to noon and patient hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Mondays, registration for new patients is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. For more information, contact 804-5985637.

Thursday, March 12

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 Clothes Closet is open every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3908 Old Buckingham, behind the social services building. Donations are accepted during regular hours. The second hand store offers clothing, shoes, housewares, small appliances, books, toys, games and more. Shoppers can fill a grocery bag full of stuff for a few dollars. Look for The Clothes Closet of Powhatan on Facebook. Powhatan Stars Cancer Support Group, formerly known as Powhatan Supporting the Alliance and Respecting Survivors (STARS), meets at 6 p.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in the back room. The group is for survivors, caregivers and family members to listen and support each other. Contact Sue Bird at 804-2128651 or Patty Hicks at 804375-3499.

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

The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant. The Powhatan Republican Committee’s monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.

The Randolph District

Stacks fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. In its eighth year, Sweets in the Stacks is the library’s springtime community support campaign and features live music, door prizes, a variety of sweet and savory snacks served among the bookshelves, and the raffling off of a variety of themed gift baskets donated for the event. Regular library services will not be available at the event. Adult tickets are $10 each and children’s tickets are $5 (for ages 10 and under, available only at the door on March 14). Adult tickets can be purchased either in advance or at the door (while supplies last). Also available in advance or on the night of the event are the raffle tickets for the baskets. They are $1 each or 6 raffle tickets for $5. Individuals need not be present on March 14 to win baskets as long as their names and phone numbers have been written clearly on their raffle tickets. Contact the Cumberland Library at 804492-5807 or visit the library’s website.

The Knights of Columbus will hold its Friday Fish Fry's from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday through April 3 in Father Val Hall at St. John Neumann Church, 2480 Batterson Road, Powhatan (located directly behind Tractor Supply Company). All profits will go toward parish and Powhatan community projects. Eat in or take out. The cost is $13 for adults; $6 for children 6-12, children under 5 eat for free. Family price is $35. Desserts are 3. Stay for Stations of the Cross and Adoration, which begin every Friday during Lent at 7 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn will meet at 10 a.m. on the following Fridays: March 13, 20, and 27 at Powhatan County Public Library. Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, and other fans of fiber arts! Bring your current project to our 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, March 14

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

Friday, March 13

Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Potato and Chili Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the station, 2145 Cumberland Road, Farmville. The group is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a potato and chili dinner to raise money to support Cumberland firefighters.

The Powhatan High School Diversity Fair will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the school, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. The event will include a cultural walk, flag ceremony, workshops, performances, and more. There are activities for all ages. It is open to the public and free. The Cumberland County Public Library will be holding its annual Sweets in the

Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-598-3481. Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

Sunday, March 15

The Virginia Orchid Society will meet at 2 p.m. in the upstairs room at Strange’s Florist and Greenhouse at 12111 W. Broad St., Richmond. Thomas Sampliner will talk on “Orchids of Northern Thailand.” It is free to the public. Anyone interested in learning to grow orchids

and being with other orchid lovers are welcome to attend. Contact Robin Maiorana, VOS publicity chairman at 804-306-1457 or Rmyorana@ gmail.com.

Monday, March 16

Powhatan Crime Solvers meets at 7:30 a.m. at The County Seat. Contact 804-403-HELP ( 804403-4357) or go to www. powhatancrimesolvers.com.

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

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. every Monday.

Tuesday, March 17

The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting to discuss broadband with

Fax submissions to calendar to804-344-8746 email to news@powhatan.com, or mail to 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted. see CALENDAR, pg. 7

Lions Club continues mission to recycle hearing aids Contributed Report The Central Virginia Lions Hearing Aid Bank, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established to provide hearing aids to citizens in central Virginia who can’t afford to pay retail prices for hearing aids. The bank was established in 1993 by Dr. Frank Butts, audiologist and owner of Hearing Clinics of Virginia, and Dr. Larrie Dean, who was dean of the VCU Health Alliance, along with other members of the James River Lions Club. Their mission was to help people in the area with hearing problems find solutions to their handicap in a cost effective manner. They asked other Lions Clubs in the area to collect used hearing aids. It was determined that behind the ear (BTE) instruments could be refurbished to like-new condition, and with the use of a custom earmold, could be fit to a new person. The bank provides hearing aids to citizens who qualify in 23 counties and six cities in south central Virginia. That includes Powhatan, Goochland, Chesterfield, Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Prince George.

How does the process for applying for and receiving an aid work? The bank receives a request for an aid. An application is sent out with instructions for the applicant to make an appointment with a doctor of audiology, and to make certain that the doctor will fit an aid without charging the applicant a fee. Audiologists participating in the program may charge Medicare, Medicaid, or an insurance company for the initial test hearing test, but agree to fit the aid(s) without a charge. The applicant needs to get clearance from a medical doctor to wear a hearing aid. When the application is completed and signed by the applicant, an audiologist, and a medical doctor, they send it with a $50 application fee to the bank. That application fee helps the bank to offset the cost of rehabilitation of the aids, the shipping and receiving of the aids, and some administrative costs. The application is screened to ensure the applicant qualifies to receive an aid. Applicants must be at or around the Federal Poverty level of income. The audiologist will indicate the type of aid and perhaps a certain manufacturer. One of our audiologist volunteers chooses an aid that

meets the criteria, and sends it to the company in Minnesota that reconditions the aids. Only multi-channel – typically 12-channel - digital aids are used. Once the aid is reconditioned to factory standards, it is returned and sent to the audiologist, who contacts the applicant for the fitting appointment. The person receiving the aid pays a $50 co-pay (registration fee), and the aid is theirs with a one-year warranty. The bank’s record of quality has gotten so high that there are 30 audiologists in the coverage area who are willing to take the aids given to the applicants, and have no problem administering the warranty on them for a year. The bank currently has over 600 used hearing aids of different types and manufacturers that can be reconditioned and fitted to new users. About one aid per day is being received from local clubs and from all over the country, primarily due to the website – www.Lionshabva.org. As new aids are received, the bank is constantly culling older aids so that it can ensure that the recipients get the most current aids with the most up-to-date software.

The board members of the Central Virginia Lions Hearing Aid Bank believe that their efforts are helping certain citizens remain socially active by providing these high-quality devices at almost no cost. It has been proven that, just like with vision correction, correcting hearing problems can help people to retain a healthier lifestyle. The bank does have a local Powhatan connection. Ray Dewey, one of the longtime members of the Powhatan Lions Club, was a board member for a number of years, and Mike Jones, also a member of the Powhatan Club for years, is serving his second term as president of the bank. If you know of someone who needs hearing aids and is not in a position to pay the high retail costs currently being charged, go to the website listed above or call Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 to see if the bank can help. If you have used hearing aids that you would like to donate, contact a Lions Club member in your area who can direct you to one of the eyeglass/ hearing aid collection boxes they have put into the area, go to the website, or call Mike Jones.

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Virginia horse tests positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 Contributed Report

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Ken Peterson, left, is a consultant helping the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors create their new strategic plan through a series of three workshops.

Board continues to build strategic plan for Powhatan

RESCUE Continued from pg. 1

climbed in through the back seat to check on her. But when he and a passerby who came to help noticed the smoke, they decided to quickly remove her “because fire and a vehicle don’t mix,” Moir said. Moir said he has had training in vehicle accidents and scene response as part of his time with the Guard, adding his unit trains for incidents like this regularly, so he was glad he could be a help in the situation. “My main concern right now is the woman is alright. I am not hurt. My family is not hurt. No one else was hurt.

structure, transportation, and the registrar’s office. They only fleshed out two of these objectives before the meeting ended a little after 9 p.m. Under education, they talked for awhile about what role the county would have since most decisions and goals about the schools are ultimately set by the school board and staff. The supervisors’ role comes more through providing adequate funding to achieve their goal of supporting high quality education, and they can help do that by having a good working relationship with the school board, supporting the development of a master plan for public education, and supporting career and technical education (CTE) efforts that could provide highlyqualified members of the local workforce. Under the public safety objective, the board talked about helping fire and EMS, with measurables such as promoting volunteerism, tracking response times, examining property loss data, moving toward an education/training center for personnel, and making sure they are properly equipped. Sheriff Brad Nunnally, who was at the meeting, weighed in as the board asked how to help his office succeed. The measurables they discussed were the crime rate, number of calls per deputy (miles), employee turnover, keeping them properly equipped, animal control’s rates of success, and substance abuse prevention. The third goal dealt with the county’s financial management, and the board decided to set objectives in the areas of financial policies, the county’s financial position, its efficiency, and the budget/ CIP allocation of financial resources. Goal 4 deals with economic development, and the board focused on measures to ensure the county is business friendly; attracts, retains, and helps

My main concern is her,” he said. Moir described the scene as “controlled chaos” and credited Trooper Kyle DeHart, who was one of the other men who stopped, with taking control of the scene immediately. When he arrived on the scene while driving to work, he got the other two men to carry the woman even further from the vehicle as the fire started to take hold. The woman was taken by Medlight to a nearby hospital. The accident is currently under investigation and the driver has been charged with driving under the influence, according to the state police. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

businesses expand, and maintains its profile, planning, and exposure. The final goal, which is to have an excellent county employee team, should focus on recruiting and retaining them, professional development, and creating a positive environment, they said. Peterson said the board would continue fleshing out these goals and objectives at the final strategic planning workshop, which will be held at 6 p.m. on March 24 in the conference room of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. The meeting is open to the public. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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POWHATAN – When trying to lay the foundation for the future vision of Powhatan County, word choice is the key. The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors continued its work last week on finding the right words to describe the future Powhatan that residents want to see. On Thursday, March 5, the five supervisors held the second of three special strategic planning meetings with Ken Peterson, president of Good Government Ventures LLC. The first session with Peterson on Feb. 11 was about establishing a firm foundation on which to build a strategic plan. Last week’s three-hour session was focused on pulling those ideas together to develop a shared vision, mission statement, and strategic plan moving toward the next 10 to 20 years. “Tonight we are going to establish goals and objectives that, if they were achieved, would accomplish those goals. And if those goals are accomplished, the vision would be realized,” Peterson said. Although they haven’t voted on anything to make it official, the board members came to an initial agreement on the first draft of several elements. The current draft of the county’s vision statement is: A vibrant community that exemplifies blending a relaxed rural lifestyle, excellent public services, and close proximity to urban amenities where business can prosper and stars are visible at night. The current iteration of the mission statement is: To provide excellent public services in an efficient, effective, accountable manner and to protect the rights and freedoms of our citizens. The core values the county will employ to uphold those statements are service to community, integrity, approachability,

accountability, and transparency, the board decided. With these in place, the board then went on to set goals to achieve some of the most important elements of what they want local government to achieve. By the end of the meeting, they had started to brainstorm measurable actions the county could take to achieve those goals, but they ran out of time before they finished. While the debate around the different items was lively, it wasn’t heated. One point that the board went around on for awhile was how to capture the desire spoken by many citizens to keep Powhatan as rural as possible while recognizing there are parts that no longer fit that description, especially on sections of Anderson Highway and on the east end of the county. Peterson also tried to keep the board focused on aspects of county life they could directly influence. In the end, the board created five general goals with underlying objectives to help them achieve those goals. The first goal, maintaining a rural lifestyle, was the only one that was fully fleshed out at the end of the meeting. Under that goal, they talked about the objective of maintaining the county’s rural character with efforts such as focusing on lower density, conservation easements/ open space, the number of farms/rural acreage, overlay districts, and architecture/landscape/signage along main roads. They also talked about how important the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance would be toward this objective. With the objective of rural lifestyle, they talked about outdoor recreation and equestrian activities. The largest of the goals was to provide excellent public services, focusing objectives specifically on the areas of education, public safety, parks and recreation, health, infra-

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On Feb. 21, the State Veterinarian’s Office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed one horse in Powhatan County tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), the virus that causes Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy. The infected horse was at a boarding stable in Powhatan County that has been placed under quarantine. No horses had left the property in at least two weeks. All exposed horses are being monitored twice daily for fever (temperature over 101.50 F) and other clinical signs. No additional Virginia horses have been exposed. There is no cause for alarm concerning the METRO CREATIVE general horse population in Virginia, according to VDACS. EHV1 is a virus that is present in the environment and found in most horses all over the world. Horses typically are exposed to the virus at a young age with no serious side effects. A large percent of horses carry the virus with no clinical signs for the remainder of their lives. Rarely, exposed horses develop the neurologic form of the disease. Horse owners with concerns should contact their veterinarian. The Equine Disease Communications Center Biosecurity web pages www.equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity have more information on best practices for disease prevention in horses and VDACS has more information on EHV-1 at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals-equine-herpes-virus.shtml. Horse owners also may contact VDACS’ Office of Veterinary Services at 804-786-2483.

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Honor Roll Powhatan Middle School Second Nine Weeks Sixth Grade All A Mackenzie Aeschlimann, Blake Badgett, Logan Baggette, Evan Baker, Gillian Bates, Michael Batson, Matthew Betz, Quentin

Booker, Hannah Boyle, Travis Brock, Levi Burkhart, Olivia Carter, William Clancy, Benjamin Compton, Anderson Daniels, John DiNardi, Don

The Unborn

For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; (Psalm 139:13-15) Under Mosesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Law even an accidental miscarriage called for judicial involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If men struggle with each other and strike a woman with child so that she gives birth prematurely, yet there is no injury, he shall surely be ďŹ ned as the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband may demand of him, and he shall pay as the judges decide.â&#x20AC;? (Exodus 21:22) Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view of the unborn and abortion? Scripture speaks quite clearly!

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in further study of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word, meet with us Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Details on our website.

Old Trail Church of Christ oldtrailcoc.com | oldtrailcoc@gmail.com

Dittman, Xavier Donikin, Noel Dooley, Jackson Faris, Joshua Franco, Violet Frank, Lauren Freeman, Caleb Fuentes, Marnie Garland, Emily Gibbs, Connor Golden, Aiden Green, Caris Grell, Kylie Hackler, Lilyana Hamilton, Taylor Harper, Sophia Hoffman, Caleb Holloway, Emma Honaker, Joseph Kelley, Joshua Layman, Ryan Maokhamphiou, Samara Martin, Haylee Miller, Cassidy Moser, Brooklynn Narbut, Georgia Nice, Hailey Ragland, Georgia Rambo, Marley Rasmussen, Samuel Reilly, Christian Rittner, Lyla Ross, Lily Samuels, Evan Sargent, Lauren Scythes, Gavin Seitz, Arilyn Sellars, Sally Smartschan, Parker Smith, Caroline Speight, Natalie Stopf, Lacie Taylor, William Timberlake, Christian Toman, Gavin Tomlinson, Abigail Trevillian, Elizabeth Vallent, Karly Vaughn, Brielle Walters, Shane Whitlock, Katelyn Williams, Riley Willis, Luke Wright, Farrah Zaki.

Presents

PETS of the WEEK Hello, everyone! My name is Sawyer, and I am around 2 years old. I am a Lab mix and super sweet. I love running around in the back of the shelter and making new friends. I have some pretty awesome buddies here. I am neutered, and up-to-date on shots. I am in search of a home where I can snuggle on the couch with my human, sleep in their bed, and have lots of outside play time with them. But mostly I am searching for love â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a loving home, and loving humans. Do you ďŹ t this description? Do you have lots of love to give? Do you have a home that will welcome me and treat me like your baby? If so, please call 804-598-5672 and schedule an appointment to meet me. I am sure you will love me at ďŹ rst sight. There also are others here that have been here for some time, and they are still waiting. So, if I am not the one, maybe they will be.

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

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Sixth Grade All A/B Madilyn Adkins, Mia Akersveen, Brandon Atkinson, Dillon Barnes, Tyler Bilthuis, Hunner Blevins, River Braswell, Mitchell Bremer, Franklin Brooks, Emily Bruce, Nathan Butler, Brandon Campbell, Noah Campbell, Raegan Carter, Lydia Cliborne, Pietro Conigliaro, Kaylie Cook, Annie Crane, Eva Crane, Nathan Danburg, Jonah Davidson, John Davis, Joshua Dean, Kendall Dickerson, Ethan Dippold, Blakley Dowdy, Cameron Duck, Amara Durham, Zachary Durrbeck, Taylor Ellis, Audrey Etheridge, Mary Fens, Samantha Fens, Aubrie Field, Shawn Flippo, Aaron Forden, Matthew Fountain Jr, Tristan Frame, Abigail George, Grace Gicheru, Emily Ginn, Victoria Goin, Jayden Goode, Sophie Habersack, Jace Hamersley, Shane Hargitt, Mazie Har-

mon, John Harrison, Aiden Hawthorne, Virginia Hayden, Kendall Hayton, Krusen Heller, DaZiya Henderson, Rowan Henke, James Hester, Aidan Hicks, Rachael Hinson, Gavin Hoskin, Devin Howard, Nariah Howell, Nariona Howell, Ethan Hoyt, Sean Hughes, Gloria Jamerson, Alaina Jasper, Justyn Jenkins, Arlena Johnson, Megan Jones, Hannah Kantanen, Zachary Kantanen, Noah Kimble, Alexa Lawson, Thomas Leary, Maya Lesine, Jesse Lowe, Wyatt Madures, Dylan Mapes, Bradley Marks, Skiilar Martin, Katelyn Matthews, Addison May, Charles McConnell, Jaylen Mercado, Logan Mercer, Hayden Miller, Lucy Mincz, Blake Monson, Joshua Montgomery, Carolina Mooring, Brianna Murray, Reed Newsome, Bradley Norkunas, Colton Palmore, Addison Pullin, Cameron Quinn, Tyler Richardson, Kaylee Riley, Hannah Ritchie, Hailey Sanford, Brett Schott, Kayla Scioscia, Cody Seibel, Valentina Shultz, Lydia Sidell, Coleman Smith, Maddox Smith, David Snavely, Kelsie Snellings, Henry Stanley, Benjamin Stevens, Jordan Stierle, Matthew Stoneman, Jack Sullivan, Asia Taylor, Julie Thompson, Aiden Trevillian, Sophia Trikowski, Jackson Vanderpool, Christopher Veliz Vance, Olivia Vilar Harvey, Samuel Weaver, Rylee Weeks, Kurt Wehrmann, Nathan Weyer, Kiera Woodson, Jackson Wright, Ella Yarhouse, Jah'nie Youmans-Jackson, Brayden Zaun.

Seventh Grade All A Alexis Adkins, Riley Baltz, Henry Bowman, Tori Bowman, Zachary Bragg, Trevor Britton, James Brooks, Riley Brumfield, Aleah Burnett, Caroline Camp, Isabelle Chandler, Andrew Cheshire, Jacob Chim, Daniela Conigliaro,

Emily Davis, Emma Dowdy, Addison Elliott, Carter Estep, Savannah Forkey, Anna Franklin, Justin Frasier, Laylah Fritz, Megan Gobble, Haydon Hall, Taylor Harding, Ava Harper, Mason Heckel, Matthew Henderson, Isabella Hiatt, Leah Holland, Addie Joyce, James Kennedy, Ella Kinker, Keira Kinnier, Miles Laroche, Wyatt Lennon, Nadia Lesine, Claira Lively, Landyn Llewellyn, Jami Martin, Krissa Martin, Samantha Martin, Sydney McCracken, Alyssa McNutt, Jaiden Michael, Emma Morris, Mackenzie Mozingo, Eli Muse, Kaitlyn Nicholson, Bevyn Nunnally, Jadyn Palka, Alexander Pearson, Lauren Pike, Eleanor Pillsbury, Sahara Pinelli, Sadie Redlich, Shelby Reed, Savannah Ryman, Shannon Seay, Sydney Shiflett, Maxwell Sparks, Megan Stocker, Taylor Sutphin, Emma Terry, Cody Trent, Hayden Vick, Jamison Wallace, Eastan Weber, Ellen Weimer, Cori Whitehead, Jesse Whiting, Hayden Wilkerson, Hunter Wright, Anna Yarbrough.

Seventh Grade All A/B Crystal Adams, Edgar Alejo, Max Altieri, Jake Arnold, Michael Avery, Jackson Baker, Ashley Beach, Elijah Bell, Gracie Boggs, Charles Boyer, Robert Bozard, Jameson Britt, Trent Britton, Dalton Bruce, Christa Butler, Analee Cave, Julia Cecil, Paige Clark, Chase Connelly, Kaylee Cooper, Melody Cox, Elizabeth Curtis, Deric Cypress, Kenley Dalton, James Davis, Skye Davis, Blake Dean, Isabella DeLisi, Virginia Dewey, Madeleine Dunaway, Jacob Durrbeck, Allen Ellis II, Max Erwin, Kaitlin Farmer, Logan Ferguson, Adrianna Flippen, Garrett Fortenberry, Wyatt Fortune, Elizabeth Fralin, Evangeline Fridley, Nevaeh Gareau, Courtney Georgopoulos, Bryce Gil-

strap, Aidan Gorman, Piper Gray, Ella Green, Jayden Griffin, Rebecca Griffith, Mackenzie Halfon, Kaitlyn Hancock, Ryder Hansen, Parker Harris, Delaine Healy, Jadyn Hirsch, Jackson Howell, Jacob Huffman, John Jastram, Mya Johnson, Zamarii Jones, Parneet Kaur, Kaelyn Keaton, Reghan Kerns, Thomas Kimbrough, Zachary Kneessi, Erica Krauss, Matthew Langfitt, Dylan Ledlie, Skylar Lewis, Reili Machotka, Alexandria Magill, Blake Markel, Marissa McLarn, Matthew McLarn, Luke McNeel, Braeden McNew, Emily Minbiole, Jackson Morris, Savannah Morris, Kenan Muminovic, Valeria Munoz, Caleb Murray, Torie Nash, Armando Nieves, Kaelin Ortiz, Tyler Overboe, Grayson Palmore, Keira Parker, Avery Payne, Amelia Pendleton, Enrique Pereyra Garcia, Phoenix Perritt, Jason Peyton, Lewis Powers, Chloe Proffitt, JoAnna Raychouni, Robert Reamy, Sierra Richardson, Alexander Ritchey, Ashley Roberts, Trevor Robinson, Darryl Sanders, Michael Saunders, Ryan Scaparo, Nolan Scheetz, Sarah Seaman, Sophia Seeley, Carter Shust, Kasia Smith, Madelyn Smith, Olivia Snider, Benjamin Speight, Gerald Stauffer III, Noah Sterrett, Cadence Taylor, Logan Thompson, Lauren Traupman, Kate Travis, Devyn Trevillian, Kendra Turner Gregory, Zachary Wall, Addison Wallace, Christian Warren, Brittany Webb, Noah Whelan, Margaret White, Benjamin Whitver, Ray Williams III, Abigail Williams, Thomas Williams, Peyton Wirt, Nicole Yanguez.

Eighth Grade All A Madeline Barnwell, Elaina Buczkowski, Katherine Cerullo, Bradley Coerper, Caoilainn Conner, Genevieve Cosgrove, Kayla see HONOR ROLL, pg. 5

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

Church

Isaiah 58:12

2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

598-2086 Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM

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

www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

598-4970

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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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Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net

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 oďŹ&#x20AC; Rt. 13 in the Village 1 . &. 11 a.m. Sunday School: Sun 598-4438 ol: 9: 9:45 .a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.

www.powhatanumc.us

Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)

Advertise in Church Directory.

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

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

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

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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, March 11, 2020

Daughter runs into burning house to save parents By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – A Powhatan County woman saved the lives of her elderly mother and stepfather last week after she pulled them from their burning home. Powhatan County Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a house fire at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the 1900 block of Judes Ferry Road. The fire was contained to one room. Sherwood Haddon spoke about the incident on Friday, describing how his sister got a call from her mother, who lives next door, saying she had heard a pop and was smelling smoke coming from her reclining power chair. His sister called

911 and then rushed next door and got her mother, 86, and stepfather, 90, out of the house, which was already filling with smoke. “She lives 150 feet away. When she went into the house, it was solid black smoke. She could see the flames on the chair were getting bigger and bigger. That chair was in is completely burned up,” Haddon said. All three were transported to MCV, Haddon said, with his sister and mother suffering the most from smoke inhalation. His sister pulled their stepfather out of his chair and then dragged him out of the house, so he was below the smoke and wasn’t as badly affected, Haddon added. He said Friday that his sister

would be coming home the next day and his mom would be released in a few days. Despite the stress of the situation, Haddon said he is grateful his sister was close enough to act so quickly and that his loved ones escaped more serious injuries. “If my sister hadn’t been at home they wouldn’t be here,” he said. The house suffered an estimated $200,000 in damage, Haddon said. The room with the chair was badly damaged and the areas around it will also still need extensive repairs. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

4-H Camp registration open Contributed Report

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If your child enjoys meeting new friends, discovering new life skills and just having fun, then consider 4-H camp this summer. Powhatan 4-H Junior Camp takes place the week of July 27-31 at Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg. Camp is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 13 years old. Featured during the week will be a cool karaoke pool party, camper talent show, and of course singing around the campfire. Registration for Powhatan 4-H Camp opened on March 2. Campers select from a variety of classes, including kayaking, crafts, marine science, wild life, canoeing, fishing, Maker projects and more. Jamestown 4-H Camp is situated on 16 wooded and open acres, located

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outside of Williamsburg along the banks of the James River. The facilities include air conditioned cabins and lodges, a swimming pool with a diving board, air rifle and archery ranges, an amphitheater for campfire programs, and picnic pavilions. The recreation hall and dining facility are also air conditioned. Jamestown 4-H Camp maintains a rustic, country atmosphere. Campers are transported on county buses from Powhatan County to 4-H camp on Monday and returned safely back on Friday afternoon. The camp fee covers lodging, meals, activities, transportation, and programs. There are limited spaces available and slots fill quickly. Camp scholarships are available but applications must be submitted no later than April 15. Thanks to the follow-

ing businesses and organizations for their generous donations to the 4-H camping program and making the scholarships available for last year’s camping season: Powhatan Christmas Mother, Tractor Supply, Powhatan’s Celebration of the Horse & AG Expo, and Wear a Smile, Share a Smile Inc. Spots are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute to register your child for camp. Applications can be found at the local middle and elementary schools in Powhatan. For more information or to pick up a camp application, contact Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Powhatan Office, at 804-598-5640 or email chowland@vt.edu. Applications may also be downloaded from the website at http://offices. ext.vt.edu/powhatan/.

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Cote, Julia Dondero, Breanna Gillespie, Ivy Gogerty, Olivia Goodrich, Georgia Griffin, Mason Hughes, Zachary James, Tane Jeffs, Madalyn Johnson, Isaac Kelley, Corynn Lampman, Lindsy Lawyer, Matthew Layman, River Leynes, Zoe Lucas, Emily Meadows, Thomas Menting, Eli Monson, Rylan Powers, Sean Priddy, Carter Quinn, Isaac Rambo, Kaitlyn Rissmeyer, Chase Schuhle, Hailey Taylor, Brynna Tester, Eli Timmons, Ian Timmons, Howard Toft, Logan Wilhelm.

Eighth Grade All A/B Michaela Amburn, Chase Babb, Connor Bates, Hunter Beil, Anabel Bichsel, Holly Bishop, Carrie Blashfield, Sadie Bondurant, Ciara Booker, Mckayla Braswell, Benjamin Britton, Zoe Broaddus, Shauna Callahan, Trevor Coppock, Zander Crossman, Brooklynn Crump, Lindsey D'Ambrosio, Rhett Dauley,

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

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

Holly Hills Baptist Church

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

www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

(Independent Bible Believing)

Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM

379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock

5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ---- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study

804-375-9404

Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.

SUNDAYS AT 10AM 1348 ANDERSON HWY POWHATAN VA 23139 RISENCHURCH.US

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

The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting to discuss broadband with guest speaker Dr. Christopher Ali. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 in the auditorium of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is open to the public. Ali is an assistant professor in the Department of Media Studies for the University of Virginia, where he focuses on rural broadband and public policy. The meet-

Jackson Davis, Madeleine Davis, Austin Dodd, Cole Donnelly, Ashlyn Dowdy, Kennedy Dowdy, Tyler Dunford, Brayden Dunning, Joshua Easter, Christiana Edmondson, James Elam, Thomas Epps, Mia Evans, Sophie Farmer, Samuel Favreau, Mackenzie Flora, Garrett Foltyn, Tyler Fox, Peter Frank, Madison Fromherz, Evan Garland, Emma Gayness, Michael Gicheru, Olivia Grasty, Connor Gravatt, Casey Grell, Savannah Griffin, Savannah Griffin, Autumn Harlow, Talon Harness, Cole Harper, Katherine Harrison, Grace Hayden, Natalie Hintz, Hailey Houston, Cortney Humphreys, Jonathan Hunt, Jacqueline Hymel, Madalyn Ickes, Mayson Jenkins, Ryan Jones, Sarah Kantzler, Miriah Keuther, Noah Lane, Gianna LaRaffa, Tyler Lawson, Steven Lawyer, Samantha Lilly, Ian Lockett, Trinity Luck, Chelsy Luna, Adam Lyman, Dillon Mabe, Annabelle Mack, James Maiden, Kyle Marsh, Reese McLachlan, April Milburn,

ing will be an opportunity for board members and citizens to discuss challenges and opportunities related to rural broadband and work to develop realistic plans and goals. The subject of broadband is an all-too real conversation that affects many citizens’ lives and businesses, so coming together as a community can help the matter progress with action. This meeting is intended for discussion and citizen participation is welcome to better understand the needs of the community in regards to rural broadband connectivity.

Evangeline Mitchell, Olivia Moss, Justin Myers, Makenzie Nixon, Katharine O'Neil, Jackson O'Quinn, Makenzie Parrish, Erin Pell, Noel Rhoden, Lauren Richardson, Emily Ritchie, Marilyn Robinson, Charisa Russell, Mara Rutkai, Leyla Sakrisson, Ethan Sargent, Jaila Scott, Jason Seibel II, Caleb Shust, Kylee Sprouse, Amber Stewart, Wesley Stotler, Michael Tambellini, Allison Taylor, Ava Tucker, Gavin Utley, Jack Valcourt, Brandon Vallent, Bradley Wade, Gracelin Watts, Jaksyn Waycaster, Hunter Whitlock, Mary Wilson, Sally Woodard, Courtney Woodel, Leeanne Wrenn, Ryan Zaun.

OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Call 804-643-4414 x3 Email: paidnotices@ timesdispatch.com Deadline is noon Friday for the following week’s issue.

Graceland Baptist Church

Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org

Praise and Worship Service

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Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

Board to take another look at broadband

CHURCH DIRECTORY

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

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Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-7461235 ext. 2 for details.

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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PHOTOS COURTESY KELLI KRAUSS

Top right, Jordan Krauss takes a photo with the children at the school in the Honduran village of Santa Rosita. Some of the children hold up a sign that says “Welcome Mission of the Water.” Top center: Jordan helps dig the trench line for a PVC pipe that will bring water to Santa Rosita. Top left: Jordan introduces the game of lacrosse to children in Pierdas Coloradas, Honduras.

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And when she introduced them to the game of lacrosse – told them what it was and that there was a boys game and a girls game, showed and taught them some passing and stick tricks – they were eager to learn. She would bring a couple of sticks to wherever they went each day, and after she gave some of the sticks to the school the first couple of days, she and her family saw that a couple of the children were really picking up the game. So she brought individual sticks for each of them the next time they came back. A couple of the boys, Ever and Mario, got really good at it as they were throwing the ball with each other, flipping their sticks and doing stick tricks. At the water celebration held at the village in which Jordan’s family worked last year - Pierdas Coloradas – Jordan got to teach the children there about lacrosse as well, and one of the girls, Claudia, was really picking it up. She was so determined in those couple of hours – she had that stick in her hand the whole time – and every time Jordan would give her another stick trick to do, she would get it in 10 minutes and go over to show Jordan, wanting to demonstrate what she had learned. When Jordan and her family went back to the village a couple of days later to work on the school, Claudia wasn’t there, but Jordan had brought a stick for her to keep. She and her family gave the stick to the Pierdas Coloradas water system’s manager, who said he would give the stick to Claudia. “They learn so quick,” Jordan said of the children, “and they want to learn.” They weren’t there because they had to be there, she said. “They’re there because they want to do that, and they pick up everything so quick.”

All of Jordan’s lacrosse donations were collected through her Powhatan lacrosse team, her club team, the Richmond Strikers Lacrosse organization and her church, St. Luke’s Episcopal. When they go back – because next year they’ll visit Santa Rosita after the water system has been put in – Kelli is certain that some of the kids are going to be running down the mountain road in their flip flops, carrying their lacrosse sticks, excited to reunite with the young woman who happily spent that first week with them as their teacher, coach, and friend.

Fulfilling a need John and Kelli Krauss were living in Leesburg when they went on their first mission to Honduras through their church 10 years ago. They’ve been going with the same core group of people every year, but after the trip kind of fell off of the church’s calendar a few years in, they weren’t willing to give up this work that they had grown to love so much. “Every village we went to,” Kelli said, “we would become so connected to them.” So after going on its own for a year or two, the group decided to create the nonprofit Partnership for Clean Water and Education (PCWE/www.pcwe.org). The nonprofit now has 10 board members and for years has been working in villages in the western part of Honduras near Copan. It’s mainly focused on bringing clean water to those communities. Each project consists of finding a water source, tapping into it with a headwall that captures the water, linking the headwall to an underground PVC pipe that stretches all the way to the village, and putting in a cistern through which the water is supposed to be purified. From there, the water is distributed to spigots located outside

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drew 699 votes; Michael Bloomberg, 324 votes; Elizabeth Warren, 272 votes, and Tulsi Gabbard, 47 votes. Director of elections Karen Alexan-

each and every home serviced by the pipe. Kelli said there are about 40 homes benefiting from the water system in Santa Rosita. PCWE works with Agua Para el Pueblo (Water for the People of Honduras) and Cornell University, who look at different ways to install the clean water systems. All of the systems they’ve helped install are gravity fed; there’s nothing else you need to do except install it, because the water source is usually higher up than the village, and even if it has to go up and down the mountain, there’s so much pressure in that pipe that it can then feed into the village. PCWE does a couple of fundraisers each year to try and at least fund one water system for one village every year. “In 10 years now, we’ve been to so many village celebrations where they can’t even almost put into words their gratefulness and how thankful they are that people from thousands of miles away think of them and want to do this for them,” Kelli said. “Some of these villages, we had a village last year – there was a guy, 65 years old, had never had water in his village. I mean this was the first time they were getting fresh, clean water funneled into the village. Otherwise, it’s going to a dirty water source with a pot, filling it up and bringing it back.” As they continue their mission, one of the possible courses of action Kelli said they’re looking at is making sure that the villages in which they’ve previously worked are properly maintaining the water systems they now have, and that they’re keeping on top of the purification process. But they have noticed changes when they’ve gone back. People just look a little healthier now that they’re drinking clean water. “Even just in the one year, you do notice a change, and in the villages too, a lot of the times the kids can’t go to school because

der said she was hoping to see at least a 10 percent turnout for the primary on March 3, so the 3,223 ballots cast was a nice surprise. The figure was still higher than the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary, which had an 8.4 percent turn-

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they have to walk to these water sources,” Kelli said. But now that they have the fresh water right there in their community, they’re freed up to attend school.

Fostering educational opportunities for Honduras’ youth While bringing clean water to the villages remains the main focus, the mission’s commitment to education in Honduras is steadily growing. For many children, the highest level of schooling they can attain in their villages is sixth grade, unless their families can afford to send them away to high schools, or schools with higher education in larger villages and communities. The teachers in the schools are very dedicated, Kelli said, but the classes are being taught in very, very bare conditions. The schools are made of cinderblocks – sometimes even mud blocks – and Jordan one day was teaching a boy who didn’t have a chair, meaning he had to stand as he did his work. In the last couple of years, PCWE started looking at schools and ways to help them. While John and Kelli funded a school for a village they worked in 10 years ago as individuals, last year was the first time that the nonprofit committed to building one. The people of Pierdas Coloradas had approached John, Kelli, and their group with a handwritten letter asking for a school. The board voted right there on the spot and said that, yes, they would do it. That’s part of why they returned to Pierdas Coloradas with Jordan: to work on the foundation for the new school. And on the first day they reached Santa Rosita, Jordan was told that she could work in the school with the children. She helped with bringing in supplies and teaching the students about sanitation so that, when the new water system was installed, they would know about washing one’s hands, what brushing your teeth means, and how to use a lavatory properly. She helped the students with lessons in which they learned about numbers and colors. She ended up giving one of her la-

out. In that same election, the county had a 33.2 percent voter turnout for the Republican Presidential Primary. Speaking about 70 minutes before the polls closed, Jean Cable, election chief of the Smiths Crossroads precinct at PCC, said it had been a steady day. At that point the precinct was only about 25 votes away from its final tally, which was the highest percentage of voter turnout (18.38 percent) of any of the precincts. “We have been steady all day. We have not had long periods of time where nobody shows up. We would have a rush and then a little bit of down time and then a few more people,” she said. While the election in Powhatan was smooth and drama free, Alexander said poll officials did report confusion among some voters. “There were a lot of voters who weren’t familiar with the fact that it was a Democratic Presidential Primary only. And a lot of Trump supporters came out to vote for Donald Trump and were confused when they saw the sample ballot and realized they weren’t going to have that opportunity. But some people still voted,” she said. “I believe a lot of republicans came out hoping to support republican candidates and just went ahead and voted anyway with whatever angle they had in mind.” Pamela Boatwright of Powhatan said she voted for Biden because of his work with Barack Obama. She said she has a 20-year-old and it is vital for her “to show it is important to vote to make changes.” Katrina Bell, another Powhatan voter, also supported Biden, whom she

crosse sticks, as well as a Powhatan Lacrosse shirt, to a boy named Kelion, who was one of the students she taught. Jordan was also a physical education teacher, and the children got to go outside with her and play, blow bubbles, jump rope, and learn lacrosse, which they loved. Kelli thinks that, while they were happy to receive things like a tennis ball or a lacrosse stick, it means so much more to them to know that people care about them. “There are these strangers showing up every day for a week, wanting to be there, wanting to spend time, wanting to work on the trench line, to do this for them.” Jordan loved that first trip to Honduras – “it’s a memory I’ll never lose” – and she’s looking forward to returning next year. John and Kelli’s son, Ethan, started going to Honduras his freshman year and went every year until he graduated from high school because he fell in love with the project. But Kelli did say that, after she and John had been going for a decade, “you kind of forget what it is for someone when they go for the first time and see this.” Seeing it through Jordan’s eyes brought it all back. “And I don’t want to say we’re desensitized, because we go there and we understand the magnitude of what we’re doing. But you get used to it. You know what to expect when you go,” Kelli said. “So seeing it through her eyes this year was really special and engaging to me, and then seeing how much she embraced it – because it’s a project that we love so much – to see her jump right in and really embrace it and love it and want to go back just makes me extremely proud as a parent, and hopefully we’ve set her on a good path to knowing that she has a lot to give.” Getting to partake in her family’s mission for the very first time – being part of their work in Honduras and a part of the lives of the children in the villages – helped Jordan to see that people shouldn’t take things like playing a sport – or even something as essential as access to clean water – for granted. “Because those kids there have nothing,” she said, “and they’re so grateful for so little.”

liked when he was vice president and was her favorite of the remaining candidates. John and Tracy Chowanski declined to say who they voted for but said they came out on March 3 to have a voice in the democratic process. Because of timing, they picked up their two children from daycare and brought them to the polls, explaining along the way what they were doing. Tracy Chowanski said she was excited for her children to see their parents vote. “This is their first time seeing it. Just for them to be a part of the process and see how it works. We were talking about it in the car on the way here and they were excited to be involved,” she said. With the Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary over, Alexander will be turning her sights to the General Election in November. She anticipates it will be hectic, so she urged voters to prepare early. “We are expecting a massive turnout for the presidential election in November, so I really hope people will take the opportunity to start updating their voter registration status and doing their research on candidates prior to the close of books in October so that things can run as smoothly in November as they did (March 3),” she said. Alexander added that she is still waiting to hear more details about the implementation of no excuse absentee voting, especially how many days it will be open. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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Don’t embrace a poisonous election season By Laura McFarland News Editor

he Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary is under the state’s belt. While the final democratic candidate had not been chosen as of the time I am writing this column, Virginia’s part, at least for now, is not as front and center. That means there is likely to be a little bit of a respite from the political campaigning before it really kicks into gear in the months ahead of the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. In talking with the average person, I generally hear only negative things about elections and campaigning. Part of it may be disillusionment with the performances of past elected officials. Part of it comes from disdaining the way we are inundated leading up to elections with candidates telling us why they are the best or their opponent is the worst. The ugliness some campaigns sink to can be unbelievable. Many of us can remember clearly how bad the atmosphere surrounding the 2016 presidential election

became, and, depending on your age, you may remember some far more sordid campaigns in the years before that. In 2016, whether I was observing people in my personal acquaintance or the larger population through different media representations, the behavior became downright spiteful and disheartening to watch at times. The meanness that abounded on all sides in that particular election left a bad taste in my mouth for months, and it makes me cringe when I think about what we may be in store for in 2020. If you are a regular reader of this column, you might notice that I rarely criticize what people stand for in their personal or professional lives. I believe in the right to free thought, no matter how different it is from mine, as long as it doesn’t involve hurting others or breaking the law. I do, however, sometimes take issue with the way people represent themselves or act when it comes to their beliefs. On general principle I don’t believe that treating other people with basic human dignity – even if they hold different views – is the same thing as saying you agree with them. Let’s give an example from last week. With only a

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expertise, some say the job has turned this president a whiter shade Contributing Columnist of orange, evidence the job takes a If you blinked your eye, you may toll on everyone who occupies the have missed it, but it’s presidential office. It doesn’t take a detailed or accuprimary time in the Commonwealth, and on Tuesday, thousands of Virgin- rate memory to recount how the ians added their two cents to what question of age has seemed very imseems to be an ever-increasing and portant to American voters in recent confusing question of just who will years. Ronald Reagan was constantly oppose our incumbent president in berated regarding his fitness for ofNovember. Considering my status as a ma- fice, and many lamented his deterioturing member of an aging America, rating abilities during his second you may thing I’d be thrilled with the term in office, but others referred to a prospect of a pair of plus 70-year- forgotten names and dates as wisolds vying for the top spot in the na- dom. Ronald Reagan was 69 years old tion - but I’m not. Unlike the people running this when he was elected president, the year, most of them older than Bill oldest elected head of state in American history. Bernie Sanders is Clinton, I’ve learned that 78 years old, and Joe Biden with age comes, yes, is a year behind. And some added Donald Trump is amount of wislike the guy drivdom. But, I’ve ing the bus at the also learned that, as nursing home at a years click off, limitaspry 73 years, the tions become more apyoungster of the trio. parent. I’ve also noticed that the ones affected I must admit I enby this inevitable ter this year’s electorchange in skill-sets are al season with a lackMETRO CREATIVE luster attitude, and, for often the last ones to acknowledge the hands of the first time in many time stand still for no one. years, I don’t have a clear choice in Add to that equation, a job that mind. I’ll leave it to politically-savdemands the most from the youngest vy minds to decipher just why the of candidates, and one might reason- contest seems to lessen in intensity ably ask if the job might be done bet- rather that heat up. Maybe, it’s beter by a younger person. I say yes. cause the candidates are in bed by 8 I first voted in 1968, and if there p.m. is one constant in our American poI also think it’s commendable litical arena, it’s the before and after that Americans see the aging prophotos of the, so far, men, who have cess with a better sense of underaccepted the challenge. Not a one of standing than just because you can’t them has survived those photos that find you keys doesn’t mean you clearly show the strain of the job, the can’t drive a car. immense daily grind of pressure and But, honestly, I’m yearning for politics that takes a toll on all who that candidate with youth and vigor, endure it. the excitement of energy and vitaliEven the youngest of candidates ty of a younger man or woman who, have displayed the wrinkled lines of in mind, would be better suited to experience that only the White the demands of perhaps the hardest House can provide. job on earth. I must admit our current presiDon’t get me wrong. There are dent has perhaps shown the least plenty of jobs for which a 70-yearwear and tear emitted by the enor- old or older would be the perfect mous responsibilities, and it seems candidate, and I’m the first one to his age has better prepared this presi- appreciate the wisdom and experident for the rigors of office -- or ence that only years can provide. maybe he handles it better than his I’m just not sure running the younger counterparts. Even with that country is one of them. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax:804-344-8746

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Club meets at 7 p.m. The nonprofit volunteer organization is open to women over the age of 18. The club promotes friendship, community service and leadership. For information about the club, meeting locations or becoming a member, call Joy Matkowsky at 492-3038.

CALENDAR guest speaker Dr. Christopher Ali. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is open to the public. The meeting will be an opportunity for board members and citizens to discuss challenges and opportunities related to rural broadband and work to develop realistic plans and goals. The subject of broadband is an all too real conversation that affects many citizens’ lives and businesses, so coming together as a community can help the matter progress with action. This meeting is intended for discussion and citizen participation is welcome to better understand the needs of the community in regards to rural broadband connectivity.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Teen Tuesdays at 4 p.m. on March 17, 24, and 31. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to help plan and run teen programs, create library displays and suggest YA books at Teen Tuesdays.

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

H.O.P.E. – Helping Others Prepare for Eternity is a Ladies Group that meets at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Cartersville Baptist Church. All women are invited to join. H.O.P.E encourages Christian development of ladies in the church and community through missions, spiritual outreach, community involvement, and Christian fellowship. We take our name to heart and work hard to do God’s will on many levels, supporting local, state, national, and international missions on a regular basis.

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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. Powhatan Area Radio Club meets at 8 a.m. The group starts with breakfast at County Seat and then moves at 9 a.m. to the emergency operations center in the basement of the Village Building. Contact Curt Nellis, Powhatan’s emergency management coordinator, at 804598-5677 or visit www.n4pow. com.

The Powhatan Moose Family Center, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, will host Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Contact 804-598-2809.

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that too many people don’t take that approach to life. They don’t prepare well, and at best, the journey of their life leads them to “pretty good” success and a form of settling that can see them giving up their hopes, dreams, and potential. “My passion is causing people to really examine their lives – both personally and professionally – and not settling for pretty good,” Flynn said.

democratic primary taking place on the ballots in Powhatan, generally the only campaigners outside the polls were representatives of the democratic party. If one of those campaigners greets you with a simple “welcome to the polls,” here are some examples of some responses I have no issue with: “hello,” “thanks,” ”Trump 2020,” “not interested,” “windy today, isn’t it,” or plain silence. “F*** you” is unneighborly and uncalled for. We have 237 days until Election Day, and it’s only going to get more heated from here. That is the nature of the beast that is political campaigning. The ugliness of this campaign is inevitable even here in Powhatan County, right? Unless you remember that while politics matter, so do people. That heated, open, strong, and even angry debates about issues don’t have to turn into intolerant, hate-filled diatribes. That a person who has a different political view as you may be just as likely to stop and help you change a blown tire as one who checks all the same boxes on a ballot. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are offering free tax return preparation again this year at the Powhatan County Public Library. Schedule appointments online through a link on the Powhatan library website, www. powhatanva.gov/247/Library. In the event someone does not have internet access or is not comfortable making a tax appointment online, the library is available to assist them in making an appointment on the library computers. Free tax return preparation appointments will be available in the large conference room of the Powhatan library between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm every Wednesday and Friday through Friday, April 10. How does a fishing trip on the Chesapeake Bay sound to you? Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department is raffling off a half day fishing trip on the bay. Captain Zane from Northern Neck Sport Fishing will host your group up to six people for a four to six-hour fishing excursion.

Using a storytelling structure, the book is a guide to mastering the “12 Absolutes” essential for success in the swamps of today’s ever changing unpredictable landscape, Flynn said. The absolutes are part of a love-based vision Flynn developed with his wife, Austine, in the late 1990s but learned over a lifetime of experience. Based on the works of King Solomon, whom Flynn described as the “greatest businessman that ever lived,” the absolutes are meant

The winner must use the trip this calendar year, and the type of fish you'll catch depends on the time of year you schedule the trip. The prize does not include tip for the crew. Tickets are yours for a donation to FCVFD of $20 each. Checks can be made payable to Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department or FCVFD. Many members have tickets available, but you can also stop by the firehouse when you see us there. Members will be scheduling times for ticket sales soon and we will post those times on the station’s Facebook page. The drawing will be made on April 14.

Ride Assist Services is now accepting ride requests. Powhatan county ambulatory seniors age 60+ can call 804698-0438 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 Transportation Coordinator at 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to sign up or to learn more about the program.

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has recently been given office space by May Memorial Baptist Church. This office is in the Youth House adjacent to the church. COPC is very grateful to finally have a central location. The nonprofit is now looking for volunteers to receive applications, answer the phone, etc. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If this is something you think you would enjoy a day a week or month, contact Patsy Goodwyn at 804-598-4464 or patsy@goodwynlumber.com. If you have submitted your name as a volunteer before, contact Patsy again as some previous information was lost.

to help people avoid or escape the trap of complacency. Flynn spoke to the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 18 about his book, focusing his talk on the first absolute: pre-determine the focus. “There is so much clutter out here, so much distraction, so many things to catch our attention, if you don’t predetermine your focus you will be scattered. Your thinking will be scattered, your actions will be see FLYNN, pg. 8

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any new increases in funding should come from new recurring revenue, which was primarily from the re-assessment and any increases there, and then to apply the historic revenue allocation that we use with schools, which comes out to about 52 percent county, 48 percent schools,â&#x20AC;? Schardein said. Chairman David Williams, District 1, explained that the revenue neutral approach was so the new board could go through and better understand the budget before it is time to actually advertise this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax rates. The board did not start discussions on the tax rate at this workshop. Williams also pointed out the plan to have Schardein talk about some of the possible challenges the board could face outside of the current fiscal year budget so the supervisors can plan better for the future instead of only looking at immediate needs. He said he wanted to do that in the context of his goal to reduce the tax rate and also reduce county debt in the next four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is something I am going to be looking at and suggesting to the board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that we develop that plan looking out over four years, that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just plan for this year,â&#x20AC;? he said. The board and staff members covered a great deal of ground in the three-and-a-half-hour budget meeting, going from a general introduction to a closer examination of many of the county departments, contributions, personnel, and revenue. Some of the highlights from the meeting included: Â&#x201E; Regarding employee pay and benefits, county staff, like the school division, is proposing a 2 percent merit pay increase for all employees. This would cost the county $207,180. Staff also suggested that the county absorb the health insurance increase, which

is expected to be about 12.8 percent or $207,180. Schubert said the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance broker, David Rowe, was working to get it reduced. Like the school board had a week earlier, the supervisors expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in finding out the higher rate. Rowe had originally estimated 5 percent, but Schubert said she had more time than the schools, which started presenting the budget to their board in February, to make adjustments for the higher rate. Â&#x201E; The conversation about the estimated health insurance increase sparked the first of a few discussions by the board about evaluating services the county has been using for years, such as its insurance company or insurance broker, without shopping around to make sure the county is getting the best deal. Although it may be too short of notice to shop around for a better health insurance option for the current fiscal rate, the board agreed to start looking to best weigh their options. Â&#x201E; Based on the current revenue neutral model and the existing 52-48 split the county and schools have with new revenue, local funding for the school division would increase by $904,438. Â&#x201E; Schubert pointed out that refinancing decisions the previous board of supervisors made in the last few years will save the county $625,506 in debt service payments. Â&#x201E; Each year before the staff puts together the budget, they have to examine the requests from all of the county departments and constitutional offices regarding personnel changes or additions, certifications, and salaries and benefits. Staff received $1,289,567 in total requests from the various department. The budget proposal staff showed the board last week funded $748,606 of the requests. The actual proposed position changes add up to a combined 4.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) changes. Changes,

which are mostly a matter of increasing hours for existing employees, would be made in the Circuit Court Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, emergency 911 center, fire and rescue, social services, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, IT department, and community development. Some of the other suggested requests county staff recommended approving include: pay increases based on certifications earned; IT enhancements; funding fire and rescueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recruitment and retention program while the department applies for another grant; fire and rescue training; continuing participation in the Richmond Region Tourism and funding a membership increase; building inspections for thirdparty review of large projects; and additional funding for the voter registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for the presidential election. Â&#x201E; With the goal of keeping an eye to the future, Schardein also pointed out there are a variety of unknown factors that could influence spending during the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next four years in office: the purchase and implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance system; the land mobile radio system maintenance; buses; election security; possible re-assessment increases in FY 2022; possible broadband projects; evaluating the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proffer model; a possible recession; General Assembly unfunded mandates; legal issues with outstanding lawsuits against the county, and the possible impact of the Coronavirus. Â&#x201E; When going through the budget of each department, one of the issues that came up repeatedly was each oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line item for maintenance and service contracts. Mike Byerly, District 3, pointed it out with several of the departments and asked for a comprehensive list of the different companies the county is contracting with for services. Â&#x201E; During a discussion about the IT department, one of the issues they talked about signifi-

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cantly was IT director John Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to install Office 365 on all county employee computers. The proposed budget only funded a portion of that request, but Larry Nordvig, District 2, started a discussion not only about the efficiency of having everyone on the same system but the security risks since some of the systems currently in use are no longer supported. This flowed into a discussion about how some new offerings, such as an ERP system or the new LMR system, have a one-time purchase cost but then also come with built-in maintenance costs moving forward because they are proprietary systems. Â&#x201E; The board had a discussion about contributions the county makes to nonprofit organizations or agencies. They did not raise issue with most of the line items, which include Medflight, forestry, Senior Connections, Meals on Wheels, the YMCA, and more. However, they did have discussions about Senior Navigator and the National Association of Counties. Byerly also asked the board to have a discussion about making a contribution to the Powhatan County Fair. Â&#x201E; Schubert took the board through a whirlwind look at the projected revenues for the FY 2021 budget, which can be found in detail in the budget in Section 2. She pointed out several times that the projections were very conservative. The board will meet with the school board at 6 p.m. on March 16 at Pocahontas Landmark Center to receive the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget presentation. The supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new 6:30 p.m. start time begins with its regular meeting on March 23 back at the Village Building. The board has another workshop on March 30, a regular meeting on April 27, and a special meeting on May 7, which is the deadline to adopt the school budget. To access any FY 2021 budget documents, visit http://www.powhatanva.gov/424/Budget-CIP.

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scattered,â&#x20AC;? he said. Angie Cabell, executive director of the Chamber, said Flynn was a dynamic speaker and his message well received at the February meeting, so much so that she asked him to speak at the March meeting of the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Books and Brews Book Club, which focuses on business-related books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has extensive experience and a really great way of delivering his knowledge that makes it very palatable for everybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; male, female, young, old, business owner, staff. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what world view you have or perspective you come at it from, he makes it very palatable for everybody,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing is that it is just really neat that he is here in Powhatan and we have all of these wonderful people right next door.â&#x20AC;? Flynn can clearly trace the life path that led him to developing his absolutes. Originally from Paw Creek, North Carolina, he was 17 when he signed right out of high school with the West Palm Beach Athletics, the A team for the Kansas City Athletics. He played three years before he was traded, and since he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go, he returned to his hometown and started working for a petroleum company. One of the major turning points in his life, Flynn said, was being fortunate enough to have a mentor who recognized that despite his lack of education, he had a strong work ethic and was good with people. R. D. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;? Fisher set Flynn on a path that let him work his way up the company without a college education, eventually going through the intensive Phillips Petroleum Sales and Marketing Program. In those early years, he said he learned the immutable Universal Spirit Laws, and when he applied them to his life, he advanced steadily through the years at the company, where he worked 21 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a guy that played baseball with a chip on my shoulder. I am fiery. I had to be. I am 5 feet 7 inches and was 165 pounds,â&#x20AC;? Flynn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then when I went into the business world there were all these highly educated people and I was not. I am telling you I was intimidated by all these people with degrees I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have. That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my route. It took me a long time to understand that my gifts were different but I did have gifts.â&#x20AC;?

CRIME R E P O RT Arrests â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 24 with possession of marijuana (Misdemeanor), illegal use of defective equipment (M), and driving while suspended or revoked. â&#x20AC;˘ One female was charged on Feb. 25 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 26 with driving under the influence 2nd/3rd offense within 5-10 years (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 27 with trespassing (M) and assault and battery (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 27 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 28 with driving without a license. â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on Feb. 28 with possession of a controlled substance (Felony) and driving after forfeiture of license (M).

Crime brief The Powhatan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office responded to a firearm discharged inside a residence at about 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the 2600 block of Maidens Road. One person was injured and transported to MCV and was conscious and communicating. There is no threat to the public, according to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office said at the time. Due to the ongoing investigation no further information was released before press time.

Flynn continued to apply what he had learned in his training techniques both as an independent consultant after he left Phillips and as vice president of sales, marketing and customer service at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No Such Overnight Trans- Thang as a Purdy portation in Rich- Good Alligator mond, where he Rasslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Bob worked for seven Flynn. years. When he was in his early 50s, Flynn met his future wife, Austine, and they were married in 1996. Together, they created a love-based vision that guided their lives. Love is the greatest force in the universe, he said. About 12 years ago, a company hired Flynn to write a series of 12 articles for employees about the 12 absolutes of personal effectiveness. He continued to use those articles in training and consulting work. A few years later, a friend suggested Flynn write a book sharing his vision. The process didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight. Flynn was traveling extensively for work, and about six years ago, he started writing when he could. The articles were dry, business writing with no pizzazz, he said. So, he couched the absolutes in a narrative of protagonist Jack Williams, an everyman who â&#x20AC;&#x153;has a pretty good life, a pretty good wife, a pretty good job but he is settled there and he is not realizing his potential. But the man has a lot of potential.â&#x20AC;? Flynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book was published in November 2019 and he still remembers the day the first box of them arrived at his home in Powhatan and the feeling of joy that overcame him when Austine told him she was proud of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You write a book. You put it out there. I thought it was good but it is my baby. If anything is any good you can monetize it. But I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write it to make money. As trite as this will sound, if it helps one person then I am a happy guy. This is the book I needed when I was 21 years old,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No Such Thang as a Purdy Good Alligator Rasslerâ&#x20AC;? is available on Amazon.com.

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Sanchez triumphs for state title Freshman wins VAWA folkstyle 112-pound class championship By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Powhatan senior TJ Gates has committed to attending and playing football for Hampden-Sydney College.

POWHATAN - At first, Natalia Sanchez was really nervous going into her matchups with Caitlin Davis. At stake was the Virginia Wrestling Association Folkstyle States USA junior girls 112-pound championship, and Sanchez saw that Davis – her sole opponent in the bracket – was taller than her. Her broad stance intimidated her. Sanchez had also overstretched a ligament in the inside portion of her knee a CONTRIBUTED PHOTO few weeks beforehand, limiting her to Powhatan freshman Natalia Sanchez (right) stands as the Virginia Wrestling three days of practice going into the Association USA junior girls state champion in the 112-pound class at

Family legacy Greenhow earns 2nd at states lives on see SANCHEZ, pg. 2B

Richmond’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center. At left is runner-up Caitlin Davis.

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Gates to become third generation football player and student at Hampden-Sydney By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – For Powhatan High School senior TJ Gates, the family legacy runs deep. One of his grandfathers, Judge Ernest P. Gates, played football at Hampden-Sydney College and later served on the college’s Board of Trustees. TJ’s grandfather on his mom’s side, Dr. Jorge Silveira, was a professor at Hampden-Sydney. TJ’s father, Tom Gates, also played for the college, as did TJ’s uncles Bill Moore, Rusty Gates and Caleb Varner, and his three cousins Ben Gates, John Moore and Will Moore. TJ’s mother, Kathy Gates, took classes there while she worked towards her degree at Longwood, and his aunt, The Rev. Gini Gates DiStanislao, has an honorary doctorate from H-SC. Three more uncles and five more cousins have graduated from there as well. So when he begins his freshman year this fall, TJ Gates will become the 18th member of his family to go to Hampden-Sydney College. “It’s truly an honor,” he said. “I was raised around Hampden-Sydney and I’ve known its place for me for a while.” And he, too, will get to continue his football career at the collegiate level, as he has committed to playing for the Tigers. see GATES, pg. 2B

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Powhatan High School junior Anthony Greenhow dashes to a second-place finish in the boys 300-meter dash in the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor track and field championships at Liberty University last Tuesday.

Competing in the Class 4 indoor state track and field championships in Lynchburg on Tuesday, March 3, Powhatan High School junior and multisport standout Anthony Greenhow ran a blistering time of 34.2 seconds to take runner-up in the boys 300-meter dash. While he narrowly missed out on the gold – Courtland’s Matthew Spicer turned in a winning time of 34.1 seconds, a slim 0.1 of a second quicker -– Greenhow with his time set a new Powhatan High School record in the 300. He also joined Spicer in beating the previous meet record of 34.95, set by E.C. Glass’ Emmanual Walker in 2018. Greenhow’s state runnerup finish in the 300 followed a regional championship performance in the Class 4, Region B boys 55-meter dash, in which he ran a time of 6.47

seconds to break his own school record and set the new Region 4B record. Seniors Paris Brown and Arnell Jackson both took on the final indoor track and field state meet of their high school careers. In the girls 55 dash preliminaries held Monday, March 2, Brown ran a 7.64, which was 18th fastest in the event. The top eight advanced to Tuesday’s final heat in the 55. Jackson notched a ninthplace distance of 16-6 3/4 out of 18 competitors in the girls state long jump on Monday. Brown, Greenhow, Jackson and their Powhatan track and field teammates are now turning their attention to the 2020 outdoor season. Greenhow and Jackson both earned placements in last year’s outdoor state meet, as Greenhow ran third in the boys 100 dash (11.13 seconds) and fourth in the 200 (22.25) and Jackson took fourth in the girls long jump (17-3 1/2).

Experience-heavy unit preps for 2020 Previewing Powhatan’s varsity softball team Staff Reports POWHATAN – Last year’s core of newcomers stepped up to help Powhatan’s varsity softball team deliver a 15-6 season and reach the Class 4, Region B semifinals after losing seven starters from the 2018 state runner-up team. This year, the Indians return all but three starters (Class of 2019’s Briana Hensley, Lindsey Elam and Gabby Moore) and will feature several juniors who contributed to last season’s successes. Four seniors – middle infielder

Maddy Hayden, first base Rileigh De Weese, pitcher/outfielder Madeline Peloke and outfielder Kota Lewis – return to lead the team. Returning juniors include infielder/ catcher Kayla Davis, pitcher/outfielder Sarah English, catcher Emmalee Lawson, outfielder Jillian Ratliff, infielder/pitcher Ellie Barton and infielder Bella Lhuiller. Returning sophomores include infielder Joy Johnson and outfielder Savannah Johnson. New players coming up from the JV team include juniors Autumn McMillen, Courtney Osterman, sophomore Carsen Hogston and freshman Taylor Fitzsimmons. Pitching will be more experisee SOFTBALL, pg. 4B

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Utility player Sarah English (12) is among the Indians’ returners for the upcoming 2020 season.

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School junior multisport standout delivered his best state ﬁnish to date when he narrowly ﬁnished second to Courtland’s Matthew Spicer in the boys 300-meter dash during the

Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor track and ﬁeld state championships, held March 2 and 3, in Lynchburg. Spicer, also a junior, ran a winning time of 34.10, a slim .01 of a second quicker than Greenhow’s 34.20. Greenhow earlier in the season qualiﬁed for the 300 state event

via time. His state runner-up ﬁnish in the 300 followed a performance in the Class 4 Region B boys 55-meter dash in which he ran a regional championship time of 6.47 seconds to break his own school record and set the new Region 4B record.

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Indians looking to build on last year’s successes By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Powhatan’s Hayden Somerville (26) is picked up and embraced by a teammate after he scored a goal in Friday’s home scrimmage versus Benedictine.

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tournament. “I was so unconfident and nervous and just stressing out for the states coming up,” she said, “because I didn’t think I had a chance of winning whatsoever just because I had missed two or three weeks of practice.” Sanchez pinned Davis in 2 minutes and 45 seconds. “After winning the first one, I was very shocked,” she said, “but confident, except I didn’t want to get overly confident and mess myself up in the second round.” Because Sanchez and Davis were the only two wrestlers in the 112-pound bracket, the champion would be determined through a best-of-three format. Sanchez led 1-0 after the first round, so a win in the second would guarantee her the title. Sanchez pinned her again, this time in 1 minute and 9 seconds. That’s how she secured her first VAWA state championship at Richmond’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center. “Winning that, it just gives me more hope for my future matches,” said Sanchez, a freshman at Powhatan High School. She was dominant in both

Powhatan’s boys lacrosse players have been playing together for more than three years, and the continuity, confidence and camaraderie they’ve built up with one another have all been visible to their head coach Joe Niles. He wants to see his team be “fast, physical and aggressive,” and that’s what he saw out of his guys in Friday’s home scrimmage versus Benedictine. The Indians are coming off of their first winning season (10-5) in four years as a member of the Virginia High School League, and they’re stacked with talented returners. That group includes: four-year starter and senior Ethan Niles (attack, Alvernia University commit), who leads the team in overall points (goals and assists) and holds the team assists record; four-year players and three-year starters Robbie Williams – who should be a key offensive player and scorer for his team – and Spencer Moran – “the heartbeat of our defense” according to Niles; fouryear players Jacob Leynes – who’s expected to take on a key defensive role on the team this year – and Hayden Bradbury – “the ‘brains’ of the defense,” Niles said; sophomore goalie Connor Jeffs; face-off specialists and threeyear players Chase Mahaney and Ryland Davis; Brandon Palmore; and Hayden Somerville, who showed his toughness in Friday’s scrimmage when he took a big hit late in the game, but didn’t lose possession, didn’t break his rhythm and slung the ball into the net for the goal. According to Niles, the guys “really have bonded together” and are “a really super tight group.”

rounds. Eleven seconds into the first period of her opening round, she took down Davis for two points, then racked up three near-falls for a 9-0 lead. She added a reversal before securing the pin 45 seconds inside the second period. In the second round, Sanchez strung together a takedown and a 3-point near-fall for a 5-0 lead 17 seconds inside the match before pinning Davis in the first period. She first began wrestling in 2016 along with her sister, Sabrina Sanchez. Their brother was the first one to wrestle, and when they went to one of the practices, they watched and “thought it would be fun to throw each other around since home wasn’t the best place to do it,” Natalia said smiling. Their coach at the time, Virginia State Police Special Agent and Blackhawk Gym co-founder Mike Walter, further inspired them. He was the one who got Natalia into wrestling. She committed to wrestling with her sister for one full year. Then she stopped for multiple reasons. Coach Walter was shot and killed in the line of duty in May 2017. Her sister had also stopped going before her. But when Natalia found out that there was a girl who was wrestling at the youth

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Powhatan’s Natalia Sanchez (right) takes a photo with Caitlin Davis at the Virginia Wrestling Association Folkstyle States championships in Richmond.

club, she was inspired to go back. She’s been wrestling ever since, bringing her total time on the mat to about two-anda-half years. In addition to competing at the JV level for Powhatan High School, Natalia got to take on a couple of varsity matches at the

“It’s exciting,” he said. “You don’t see that all the time, and these guys really are – they’re a band of brothers. They’re in it to win it, and they work super hard together.” Newcomers include freshman goalie Jaden Cabaniss, junior midfielder Andrew Bastiansen and sophomore long stick midfielder Dante Evans. The boys lacrosse scene in the Dominion District should provide the Indians with stiff competition, but they’re also coming out of a highly talented Jefferson District, where student-athletes on those teams have been playing lacrosse for a long time. Niles said they did start making gains on those teams, and they’re excited to be where they are now in the new district. “Looking forward to playing Midlo; they’re a monster,” Niles said. “James River’s a monster. Cosby’s a monster, so we’re the tiny guys, we’re the little fish swimming with a bunch of sharks. But I think we’ll do okay. We’ve got our own brand of lacrosse here. These kids are bulldogs – they never give up, they play as hard as they can, they’re going to give you the full 60 minutes of lacrosse.” For Niles and his varsity team, a successful season would be to reach the state tournament and win a couple of games. “But just seeing these boys grow as lacrosse players, become good young men and that sort of thing and be productive outside and off the lacrosse field…in the classroom, that’s the most important thing for us,” Niles said. “If we can see that happen, that’s great. That’s a good, successful season for us.”

120-pound spot this season when Britton Proffitt went out due to a concussion. “I was very shocked at first. I did not think I was going to end up in a varsity spot,” Natalia said. “But it ended up working out at one of my matches. It was our home meet (versus James River and Monacan at Powhatan High School), and I had beat the girl (Monacan’s Cameron Huffman in a 5-3 decision). I was very shocked, because it was my first varsity match, too.” Natalia went to states her first year and earned third place, and she’s also participated in a couple of smaller youth tournaments. She’s thinking that if there are any girls-only tournaments coming up during the offseason, she will look to go to those. She’s wrestled boys in matches during the school season. The Virginia High School League does not have separate divisions for boys and girls in wrestling. “Wrestling in the mixed ones, it’s harder and scarier because the guys...they have more muscle, and they’re bigger, and with the girls, I know I have a chance of winning because we’re around the same with muscles,” she said. “And plus, I just feel more comfortable with it, too. I mean, guys, it’s fine. It’s just, I’m a little nervous.”

As girls’ participation in wrestling grows nationwide, Natalia has been further inspired by “seeing that lots of girls are going into it.” “It’s inspiring me to stick with it and to not give up, because there are hard times during wrestling,” she said. “But you just have to get past those, because not every day is going to be a hard day for you…you have your hard times, but you get over them.” As she’s competed, she’s seen her Powhatan teammates and coaches supporting her, and she knows that they’re there for her, win or lose. For Natalia, that’s been a central part of what’s helped her attain the wins and state championship she now has. “My coaches (Zach Olson, Jonathan Tanaka and Richard Fitzsimmons) are a big part of that, because they’re there for me and they inspire me to keep going, and my teammates as well,” Natalia said. “They’re all brothers to me, and they kind of make me a stronger and better person.” Natalia was very surprised by how her first year on the Powhatan team went. She’s proud of her teammates and how they were towards her. “I wouldn’t think they would be inclusive since I was the only girl,” she said, “but they were really sweet and kind to me.”

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“I’m looking forward to it,” said Gates, who spoke to wanting to “see what I can do at the next level.” “Not many people get to do that.” Gates started playing flag football around first grade, then moved up to tackle. He’s loved the sport from the day he first put the pads on. In his senior season, Gates, a team captain, delivered 91 total tackles (58 solo, five for loss and three sacks), forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles across 10 games played in 2019. “It’s really studying the film and it’s really working in the weight room and in the offseason,” he said. “You’ve got to be bigger and stronger and faster than your opponent.” The 6-foot-2 senior linebacker on Sept. 20 racked up eight tackles (two for loss) and both forced and recovered a fumble to lead his Indians football team past Midlothian. They won that game with a rare winning score of 2-0. Gates’ postseason accolades include Honorable Mention All-Metro, Honorable Mention All-Region and the Indian Award (coach’s choice for team MVP), and he was chosen to play for the South All-Stars in this past year’s Big River Rivalry All-Star se-

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Powhatan football’s Cameron Arnold (52) and Wyatt Lowe (58) congratulate TJ Gates (44) after he sacked Cosby’s quarterback Josh Powell (in photo at right) in an Oct. 11 regular season game. Gates committed to Hampden-Sydney.

nior showcase game. He was a threeyear varsity starter at linebacker and a four-year varsity letterman across three seasons at Powhatan and his eighth grade year at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot. As a freshman, he started at linebacker on the Powhatan High School JV football team that went 11-0. He and his varsity Indians went 7-3 in 2018, and he’s gotten to learn from two head coaches with storied careers: Jim Woodson, who at the end of that 2018 season retired as the winningest

head football coach in the Richmond area (282-106-1 with 16 district championships, eight regional titles and state championships in 1996 and 2003), and Mike Henderson, who led Blessed Sacrament Huguenot to five VISAA state championships, led Douglas Freeman High School to six winning seasons in seven years and took the helm of Powhatan’s team this past fall. From both coaches, Gates has learned how to be a better person and football player both on and off the

field. He’s also been around the Hampden-Sydney coaches for a while through his cousins. He described them as good people. “And the players, they’re people like me,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being part of that group.” Gates is one of two siblings. His brother, Josh, also went to Powhatan High School. Josh played on the 2007 and 2008 varsity baseball teams and was part of the Indians’ 2008 state championship-winning season.

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Girls LAX continuing to build and grow Preview: Powhatan varsity girls lacrosse By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

fter graduating the pioneering class of Ashley Van Buskirk, Anna Causey, Nailah-Bena Chambers, Mary Kate Roberts, Moriah Stanley and Ellie Sullivan – six seniors who were part of the program since its first year as a Virginia High School League member in 2016 – the Powhatan girls lacrosse team is heading into 2020 with the talent and experience in place to build upon its winningest season (9-6 in 2019) to date. “A successful season for us would be seeing the girls implement what we teach them and executing it on the field,” said head varsity coach Laura Camp. “If the girls work together, put in 100% effort every game and have fun,

the wins will take care of themselves.” She and assistant coach Angie Van Buskirk have been impressed with the development of their returners in the offseason. Riley Little, Jade Dowdy and Michala Taylor, all seniors, will be Powhatan’s anchors in the midfield in addition to sophomore Sophie Dolan. They expect another strong season from sophomore Jordan Krauss and senior Hailey Camp, both of whom were the Indians’ leading scorers last year. Senior Madeline Cecil and sophomore Peyton Tuttle will complete the attack lineup, senior Hazel Saunders will lead the defensive lineup along with Skyler Hall and Chloe DeGroat and, according to Camp, Emily Stephenson is “ready for another stellar season in the goal.” “She has improved every year,” Camp said of the senior goalie, “and we expect that to continue.” She said their newcomers are a

young group, but also that “they are athletic and confident.” “Defensively, Catherine Griffith, Isabelle Carson and Sam Flippo have shown tremendous growth in the offseason and tryouts,” she said. “Lexie Campbell and Kendal McMullin both had excellent offseason play and will be a force in the midfield.” And on offense, Kate Adams and Sophie Payne, both freshmen, had strong offseasons in indoor play. Camp expects that they will be strong assets for their attack squad. “I’m really excited that we have a balance of seniority and younger players,” Camp said. “The seniors have been playing together for four years now, but already have a chemistry with the underclassmen. Having a JV team has enabled us to have a strong bench, with the opportunity to pull players up throughout the season. There’s not one player I don’t feel confident playing.” The team has been moving the

ball really well with quick and accurate passes, she said, and there’s been a huge improvement among the players when it comes to them using their non-dominant hands. “They are all athletic and well conditioned, so we expect them to be able to finish games strong,” Camp said. “Defensively, the girls are doing a great job with their footwork and staying marked up.” The upperclassman-heavy defense has been doing a great job with their slides and communication, she said. The players’ challenges have always been their assertiveness with ground balls, the coach added, so that remains a continuous area of improvement for them. The Indians will also be putting heavy emphasis on improving their draw controls in addition to their goalie clears. “Our JV coach was a goalie in high school, so we are excited to have someone with knowledge who can work one-on-one with our goalies and give them solid

training,” Camp said. Camp called JV head coach Kaitlin Long “a fantastic addition,” and she and the coaching staff were thrilled with the number of middle schoolers who came out to play for the first time. She added that having the JV program through Powhatan Lacrosse last year helped tremendously. The girls are now coming into the varsity team with experience, which to Camp has been a huge stepping stone for them, as it’s enabled them to build on the skills that the players have already learned, as opposed to starting from scratch. “To be able to fill two complete teams this year is a testament to how the sport is growing in our county. We continue to have an amazing group of kids who come out eager to learn and work hard,” Camp said. “Having Coach Long and Coach Van Buskirk, both incredible coaches and people, is going to help launch our program to the next level.”

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enced this year. Peloke, who missed most of last year due to surgery, will join the arms of English and Barton, who handled most of the pitching last year, to give the Indians greater depth in the circle. Defensively, Powhatan has the potential to be strong with much of the infield returning. The outfield remains a question mark as Ratliff is the only returning starter in the outfield. Head coach Marie Crump said they are still trying different players in different positions, but fortunately, she said, they have a lot of versatility on this team. Crump noted how, right now, they are working hard on their fundamentals and trying to improve their communication. “Hopefully our scrimmages will give us the opportunity to see where we are and what area we need to improve on,” she said. Offensively, Crump would like to see her team be stronger throughout the lineup. De Weese, Davis and English – all of whom provided a lot of power

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Sports Editor POWHATAN – For the first time, Jared Rottmund will get to coach seniors who were in the girls soccer program as eighth graders when he first took the helm of Powhatan’s varsity unit. “It’s going to be a great season,” he said. “We’ve got the depth and now they just need to come together as a team.” He saw that the group started clicking in the second stanza of Thursday’s home scrimmage versus Prince George. The defense showcased its lockdown potential in the latter stages of the matchup, mostly keeping the pressure off of senior goalie Reese Vandell, and the offense was able to challenge the Royals’ surehanded goalie with a couple of powerful, lasering shots on goal. The Indians’ talented pool of returners include but are not limited to stonewalling backstop Sarah Amiss, Meghan Hodge and two leading forces at both ends of the field in Emma Barnett on offense and Emily Matthews on defense. “With Emily Matthews back there…she’s just phenomenal,” Rottmund said, praising her “great leader-

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Powhatan’s Emma Barnett (second from right) contends for possession of the ball against three Prince George defenders in Thursday’s scrimmage.

ship” and adding that she knows how to work with her teammates. Seniors Savannah Wood and Violet Parks are both coming back, and just like they did last year with Katie McCarthy and Jennah Jarosinski, the Indians will have two senior goalies to turn to as Vandell rejoins the team and Camden McCullough adds her versatility to the mix. This season marks the first time that Rottmund will have six freshmen on the team, including Morgan Oliver, Emily Taylor and Emma’s younger sister Sarah Barnett. He’s also looking forward to the depth and

added experience that they’ll have this year on the coaching staff, as he’ll get to work with assistant coach Varna Redlich. While the Indians will will battle a tough assortment of teams in their move back to the Dominion District, they aim to be ready for the challenge, having taken on what Rottmund described as “a grind” in the incredibly talented Jefferson District. “We’re just going to stick with a fast formation,” Rottmund said. “We’re just not going to be intimidated. We’re just going to be the ones that come in and fly under the radar.”

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Rileigh De Weese (below), seen completing a trip around the bases after hitting a 2019 season home run, and Kayla Davis, (above) seen getting ready to take off from third base for home during a 2019 season game, are among several players who are returning to the Powhatan High School varsity softball team for this upcoming 2020 season.

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and contact for extrabase hits and RBIs last season – will return. The coaches are also seeing some good things offensively from several of the other players. “I think we are capable of being an exciting offensive team,” Crump said. “The key will be our ability to embrace the concept that ‘good swings produce good hits.’ We are working hard to ‘see the pitch’ and make good swings.” For Crump and the team, the prospect of shifting to the Dominion District is exciting. It’s a strong softball district, and the teams from that group, along with non-district powerhouses Hanover, Patrick Henry and Goochland, will make for a very competitive schedule. “Every game will be a battle, but hopefully that will make us stronger as the season progresses,” Crump said. “This team is working very hard – and I don’t think anyone will ‘outwork’ this group. “Our goal is to improve each day and see how good we can become.”

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Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider and act upon the following request: O-2020-03 (Case #20-01-CUP): Kimberly Wilkinson Payne (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a private kennel as an accessory use on a property consisting of less than two (2) acres within the Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) zoning district, per Sec. 83-213(b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The proposed use is located at Tax Map Parcel #41-6-5 (2016 Judes Ferry Road), which consists of 1.0 acres. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Residential on the Countywide Future Land Use Map.

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O-2020-04 (Case #19-06-REZC): Markel Eagle Partners, LLC (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-55A, 42-55B, 42-57G, 42-72 and a portion of Tax Map Parcel #42-55 from Agricultural-10 (A-10) and General Commercial (C) with proďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions (Case #06-14REZC) to Commerce Center (CC) with proďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions and Village Residential Planned Development (VR-PD) with proďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 43.15 acres of land with frontage along the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) at its intersection with State Route 1101 (Holly Hills Road) and along the south side of State Route 675 (Page Road) at its intersection with State Route 1110 (Old Powhatan Estates), including 1680 Anderson Highway and 1647 Page Road. Approximately 5.06 acres will be rezoned to CC with proďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions and approximately 38.09 acres will be rezoned to VR-PD with proďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions (Maximum Density: 79 Dwelling Units/2.07 Dwelling Units Per Acre). ProďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions associated with the proposed CC zoning district address building materials, parking lot surfacing, and shared access. ProďŹ&#x20AC;ered conditions associated with the proposed VRPD zoning district address adherence to a master plan, maximum residential densities (up to 79 singlefamily dwelling units), perimeter buďŹ&#x20AC;ers, stormwater management, transportation improvements, provision of age-restricted units, and cash proďŹ&#x20AC;ers. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center and Village Residential (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan, with maximum recommended densities in the Village Residential land use designation being four dwelling units per acre.

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O-2020-05 (Case #20-04-AZ): The County of Powhatan requests the amendment of provisions set forth in Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance), Article IV (Village Growth Area Districts), Division 2 (Village Growth Area Planned Development Districts) to clarify language describing the intent of Village Growth Area Planned Development Districts and to require that development within Village Growth Area Planned Development Districts incorporate certain design concepts that are identiďŹ ed within a planned development (PD) plan.

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All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in those hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce at (804)598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting.

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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.

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POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Powhatan County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings pursuant to Section 58.1-3378 of the Code of Virginia-1950, as amended, for the purpose of equalizing real estate assessments and for hearing complaints of alleged irregularities due to lack of uniformity or errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE, OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change is granted, the taxpayer, or his agent, must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the property is not uniform with other similar properties or prove that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. To make an appointment with the Board of Equalization, please call 804-598-5799. Appeals to the Board of Equalization must be submitted by March 31st 2020. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. The date(s) and time(s) are: February 25, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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