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March 25, 2020

Schools closed through end of academic year By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN –Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that all schools in Virginia will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic school year. During a press conference, Northam said that the closures are necessary to minimize the speed at which COVID-19 spreads and protect the capacity of the state’s health care system. “School division leaders will provide how students can learn the information they were meant to cover for the remainder of the year. By (Tuesday), our department of education will issue guid-

ance to help school divisions think through those decisions and ensure every student is served equitably,” he said. “We are already working on waivers to relieve test requirements and ensure that our students who were on track to graduate can do so.” Northam said he understands that many families will face the question of who will care for their children, especially “essential workers” such as doctors, nurses, first responders, and grocery store workers who help “keep our communities functioning.” Virginia has 1.2 million children under age 12 in the commonwealth and half of them are in public schools or preschools, he said, and half of them are in

public schools or preschool. A Yale study estimates that 80,000 may be the children of healthcare workers. “Today I am calling on our local communities, private daycare providers, community childcare partners, and public schools to rally together to provide childcare to the young children and school age children of essential personnel. Our childcare providers are also essential personnel. We must rally together to fill this pressing need across the commonwealth while following strict public health protocols to keep our children safe,” Northam said. Dr. Eric Jones, Powhatan County Public Schools superintendent, said he and other superintendents were informed

about the closures about an hour before the public announcement. He said it catches him by surprise that the decision is being made now to close for the remainder of the year. However, he said his staff had been working on different scenarios and planning for them, one of which is what happens if public schools are closed for the remainder of this school year. “I think we are still working through that and what that looks like. But I do know that our focus for this initial closure we have announced has been on engagement and enrichment and not giving new material per se, except in some high school courses and dual enrollment see SCHOOLS, pg. 5

Program gives First responders take extra safety precautions direction to first-time offenders

By Laura McFarland Editor

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Above, cafeteria workers and volunteers hand out food to families who need help with meals for their children while schools are closed. Inset, Flat Rock Elementary teacher Tia Stout hands Crystal Corcoran meals for her children.

Schools, local nonprofits feed youth during shutdown By Laura McFarland

PCPS held its first food distribution on March 17 at Powhatan High and Middle schools, successfully handing out enough food to last 273 young people with four days of breakfasts and lunches, said Dorothy Kohler, food service director for Sodexo, which contracts with PCPS for food services. Several more bags of food were distributed to families who did not have transportation or could not attend the distribution event. Kohler said her employees worked 14 hours on March 16 to prepare 2,400 balanced meals for 300 local young people. She planned to increase that number for the second distribution on March 23 to 5,000 meals for 500 students as word spread of the service the schools were offering to children and teens under 18. The pickups will occur from 8 to 10 a.m. each Monday in the bus loops of the two see FEED, pg. 3

see SENIORS, pg. 6

see OFFENDER, pg. 8

Powhatan High School student Alex Knowles, who is in the Firefighter I class, helps keep equipment clean at Company 2 to protect first responders and the public.

By Laura McFarland

Editor

PCPS food services

United States and other countries has clearly shown that the most vulnerable population includes those who are 65 and older and have chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. In light of that, agencies such as the Powhatan Health Department, Senior Connections, and more have been making changes and trying to educate people about how to protect

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POWHATAN – Powhatan County Public School officials and community members worked hard in the first week of school closures to make sure local children had enough to eat and there are systems in place for the coming weeks. After the school division announced on March 12 that it would be closing for two weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, a variety of groups began making plans to relieve some of the burden on already stressed local families and ensure children were receiving enough food. From an overnight food drive by Backpacks of Love Inc. to the school district’s efforts to local nonprofit Feeding Powhatan stepping forward to help, many in the community pitched in to show Powhatan children they are a priority. And now, as all Powhatan private and public schools have announced the closures will be extended until mid-April, the effort to keep the food supply available is an ongoing commitment.

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County First Time Offender and Community Service Program isn’t a free ride, but it is a chance to turn a youth’s life around. Aimed at 14- to 17-year-olds who have been found guilty of a nonviolent crime, the program LUXFORD provides a “careful balance between mentorship and accountability,” said Gretchen Brown, senior assistant commonwealth’s attorney and the program’s new supervisor. Students who have been found guilty of a crime in the Powhatan Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court receive community service, the First Time Offender program, or both. What follows is 36 hours of classroom work and an average of 50 to 100 hours all aimed at helping young men and women who made a poor choice take responsibility and, hopefully, undergo a big change in outlook. Does it work? They’ll stand by the program’s record. In the almost two years Brad Luxford has been the county’s community juvenile officer, 41 youth have gone through the program. In that time, there was zero recidivism. And before that, Lucky Hill filled the role, making a lasting impression on many local youth. “The kids who have been through the program, none of them have received additional charges. They are staying out of trouble,” Brown said. Before going to work in the commonwealth’s attorney’s office, Brown spent many years working as a defense attorney

POWHATAN – Powhatan County’s first responders are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and residents as they answer calls for help in the coming weeks and months.

While their jobs by definition involve having a presence in the community and interacting with people in difficult situations, local first responders can still take steps to limit contact with the public as part of the larger atsee RESPONDERS, pg. 4

Steps being taken to protect seniors, vulnerable population CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Chick-fil-A at Westchester Commons donated lunches to be delivered to Powhatan seniors by volunteers on March 21. Shown, Jayne Lloyd delivers a bag to Yvonne Porter, who stayed inside. Seniors were also told the department of social services is handing out nonperishable food so they can avoid exposure.

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Individuals and communities around the nation have been working hard to make adjustments to protect seniors and those with serious underlying medical conditions – the populations most at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 is a disease medical professionals are learning more about every day, data in the

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s note: Efforts were made to update any listings that may have been canceled in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, however some listings may not have been updated. Call to check.

severe symptoms such as breathing difficulty, high fever, and severe coughing, visit the emergency room. For more information, contact 804-5985637.

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To help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Powhatan County Public Library will be closed to the public through March 28. This includes meeting room reservations. While the library is closed, the book drop will also be closed. Fines accrued during the closure will be waived. Library WiFi and e-branch resources are available 24/7 at http://www.powhatanva. gov/1650/E-Branch. Need a card? Complete the online application at http://www. powhatanva.gov/253/Gettinga-Library-Card. The top three ways to contact library staff are: library@powhatanlibrary. net, 804-598-5670, or Facebook Messenger. Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pg/ powhatanlibrary. Feeding Powhatan will hand out meals for children in coming weeks while schools are closed. The nonprofit food pantry will hand out meals from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays during the school closures at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Income guidelines apply. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-303-6431. Pre-register at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VL8V DTKVkjnTvSjnSbjkYUUSmn rm9TSJ4F1DwohdHeH_HQ/ viewform. 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. Patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. No patients with virus symptoms will be seen as the Free Clinic does not have testing kits. If you have

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

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

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The Powhatan Anti-Litter Council’s free recycling event originally scheduled for March 28 has been canceled. Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

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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

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The Powhatan Moose Family Center, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, has canceled its regular Tuesday Bingo until April 7. For more information, call 804-598-2809.

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

The 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.

at: https://learning. virginianavigator.org/. Contact Riverside Senior Care Navigation at 1-888-597-0828 or email: senior.carenav@ rivhs.com.

No health insurance? Goochland Cares will offer free medical care for adults living in Goochland, Louisa, Columbia, Fluvanna, and Cumberland counties. Goochland Cares is at 2999 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063. Visit www. goochlandcares.org or call 804-556-6260.

AARP Tax-Aide service has been suspended until further notice. For status updates and current information, visit the AARP Site Locator Tool: aarpfoundation.org/taxhelp.

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. 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 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to be registered as a rider in the program. They will then be able to request transportation by volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery needs and personal business such as banking.

Ride Assist Services needs more drivers! Join a team of volunteer drivers providing transportation when their schedule permits - for Powhatan County ambulatory seniors age 60+ for basic needs. Call Transportation Coordinator at 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@ gmail.com to sign up or to learn more about the program.

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The Woman’s Club of Powhatan Clothes Closet will be closed for at least one week. It normally closes in line with the school division. It normally 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.

Although the 25th annual Relay for Life of Powhatan originally scheduled for May 2 has been postponed, organizers are still hoping to put it on later in 2020.. As part of the 25th anniversary celebration, organizers want to honor the volunteers who started this wonderful event. In 1996, a spirited group of Powhatan volunteers held the first Relay For Life of Powhatan. They worked together to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Some were cancer survivors or cancer patients, and many others were friends or loved ones of people who had suffered with cancer. Organizers are trying to reach the volunteers from that 1996 Relay to show their appreciation for the great event that they founded and passed down. If you participated in the first Relay For Life of Powhatan in 1996, contact Carol Beach at cmasten01@hotmail.com. Visit www.relayforlife.org/ powhatanva. The Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health is offering “Caring for You: Mind, Body and Soul,” an educational course at no cost for caregivers of individuals with memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease. This new program consists of 10 short and informative lessons. Participants will benefit from: learning new skills and tools to increase self-care and confidence as a caregiver; a fully online course with lessons accessible at anytime from anywhere without scheduling or leaving home, and microlearning, allowing caregivers to learn information in brief bursts (five to 10 minutes) that they can apply quickly to their demanding lives. Lessons include: Caring for Your Mind: Guilt and Fear, Frustration, Loss and Grief; Caring for Your Body: Body Mechanics, Sleep; Caring for Your Soul: Spirituality, Being in the Moment Together, Just for You; and Caring for Your Mind, Body and Soul: Identifying and Accepting Help. Register online for this free educational course supporting caregivers

see CALENDAR, pg. 7

Once busy spring 2020 now left empty with canceled events By Laura McFarland Editor

With the uncertainty of what might be in store for the nation in the weeks ahead and in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, several local organizations have already made the decision to cancel large events originally scheduled for the coming weeks. The Knights of Columbus had decided to cancel its remaining Friday Fish Fry's, originally scheduled for every Friday through Easter. The free recycling event the Powhatan Anti-Litter Council scheduled for March 28 has been canceled. The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce has canceled the first

concert of the Village Vibe 2020 Concert Series, which was supposed to take place on April 17. The chamber has not canceled the next concert in the series, which is scheduled for May 22. The Powhatan Lions Club has canceled its 45th annual Steer Roast and Charity Golf Tournament, which was supposed to take place on April 22. The Powhatan Anti-Litter Council’s Powhatan Earth Day Celebration, which was supposed to take place on April 23, has been canceled. Powhatan’s Festival of Fiber, which was supposed to take place on April 25, has been canceled. After weighing the decision between cancellation and postponement, organizers of the an-

nual Powhatan Spring Antique Power Show scheduled for April 25 and 26 decided to postpone the event indefinitely. The Goochland - Powhatan Master Gardeners Association’s annual Spring Garden Fest originally scheduled for April 25 has been canceled. Relay for Life of Powhatan has made the decision to postpone the survivor dinner scheduled for April 17 indefinitely. The organization has also decided to postpone the Relay for Life event on May 2 and is hoping to reschedule it to the fall. For many nonprofits, the events were their largest annual fundraisers. Visit their websites to find out how you can support these local causes.

Free Clinic offers advice for online COVID-19 remedies: Check your source By Dr. Barbara Brown Special to the Powhatan Today

Another week has passed and the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by more than 800 percent. As you practice social distancing to stop the rapid spread of the virus, you likely are spending more time online. Internet blogs can yield true and not-so-true information. Such is the case for the recommendation that sipping warm water every 15 minutes will prevent you from getting COVID-19. When you are doing an online search for information about preventing COVID-19, you find blogs that seem to be from reputable sources. They report there is advice from Japanese doctors for preventing the

virus. They advise never let your mouth and throat get dry so drink sips of water every 15 minutes. The reasoning is the water rinses the virus out of your mouth, down your esophagus, and into your stomach, where stomach acid kills the virus. The sipping prevents the virus from getting into your lungs because it washes it away. Luckily, we have the good folks at Snopes.com to check these claims. It turns out there is no evidence to support this claim. It is false. It is true COVID-19 infects the lungs through the mouth or nose. This is why experts want us to wash our hands, not touch our faces, and remove ourselves from crowds. Medical experts also advise drinking plenty of fluids (non alcoholic and decaffeinated)

when we are sick because it keeps mucous membranes from cracking and thus prevents germs from entering the body. But, there is no evidence to support that sipping water every 15 minutes will prevent anyone from contracting COVID-19. Sipping water every 15 minutes isn’t harmful and makes it more likely that you stay hydrated. But, social distancing, frequent hand washing, and not touching your face go further to prevent COVID-19. When you read something online that sounds too easy, check it. In the meantime, if you feel ill, call your health provider and don’t go to their office or clinic unless advised to do so. Dr. Barbara Brown is a board member of the Free Clinic of Powhatan.

Powhatan declares state of emergency Staff Report

owhatan County joined many local localities last week in declaring a Local State of Emergency, which will allow the county to move more swiftly in putting resources toward the issue, should they become needed in the future. While administration and emergency management officials remain comfortable with Powhatan’s current state of preparedness, this declaration will allow the county to move more swiftly in putting resources towards the issue, should they become needed in the future, according to a release issued on Wednesday, March 18. In the release, Powhatan Board of Supervisors Chairman David Williams, who represents District 1, said the board is working closely with interim county administrator Bret Schardein and the emergency management team to ensure the county is continuing to run as smoothly as possibly in these ever-changing times. “Keeping the public safe and healthy is our utmost concern,” he said. The board meeting originally scheduled for March 23 was canceled, and all items, including previously advertised public hearings shall be rescheduled and re-advertised for a later date. Powhatan County has created a Coronavirus Planning Team comprised of county leadership from emergency management, sheriff’s office, fire/rescue, 911 dispatch, IT, public information, administration, schools, department of social services, and public works. The team is meeting frequently online to continue to monitor, plan and coordinate efforts to address impacts. The county is a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team (CVAHIMT), which is comprised of Powhatan, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Richmond, and Goochland. The team’s purpose is to help lead a regional response to COVID-19 and allows Powhatan to draw on a larger network of communication, information, and resources. Powhatan has an Emergency Operations Plan (or EOP) for local emergencies and employs a fulltime emergency management coordinator? The EOP is a multi-discipline, all-hazards plan that establishes a single, comprehensive framework for the management of major emergencies and disasters within the county. The plan outlines the roles and responsibilities assigned to county departments and agencies for response to disasters and emergencies. The release also gave an update on how county departments are operating as the county tries to help stem the spread of COVID-19 and protect Powhatan citizens. Access administration to offices shall be by appointment until Sunday March 29. Call ahead to see if your request can be handled remotely or to schedule a time to come in

at 804-598-5612 or administration@powhatanva. gov. A list of departments and their contacts can be found at http://www.powhatanva.gov/35/Departments. For a comprehensive list of County closings, check the Powhatan COVID-19 page at http://powhatanva.gov/1687/COVID---19-Information. Other department updates include: The building department is following current CDC guidelines when performing both office and field duties. All communication shall be performed through phone or email until further notice. The department has placed a drop-off box inside the double-doors of the administration building for permits, amendments, and other paperwork. Leave any and all information that you feel necessary when leaving paperwork. Permits can also be mailed in. Fees will be calculated at a later date and staff will contact applicants with the amounts and how payment will be accepted. A valid email address is necessary for them to respond. Inspectors may refuse to inspect portions of buildings occupied by individuals diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, exposed to others with the virus, or displaying symptoms of illness. Anyone on an inspection site is asked to maintain a minimum 6 feet distance from county staff and have limited communication with them while they are on site. Inspections are being performed as usual at this point and staff will be expanding the third party inspection process as necessary. The public can leave a voicemail at 804-5985622 #2 or email the correct person listed on the staff directory. Trade permits normally issued over the counter will need to be mailed in with the fee which they can request the amount due by email from Jenny Hammond at jhammond@ powhtanva.gov or 804598-5622 #2. Proffer amounts to be mailed in and CO requests can be emailed to Hammond. To pick up a permit request by email to Hammond or by voicemail at 804-598-5622 #2 to set up an appointment time. All sports leagues, teams, and activities have been suspended on county and school fields and facilities. County parks are still open to the public, but people should abide by federal and state guidelines, such as social distancing and do not gather in groups of 10 or more. All restrooms will be locked. Powhatan County Public Library will be closed to the public, through Saturday, March 28. This includes meeting room reservations. While the library is closed, the book drop will also be closed. Fines accrued during the closure will be waived. For the most upto-date information visit the library’s Facebook page. Library WiFi and county e-branch resources are available 24/7. see EMERGENCY, pg. 5

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Virtual presentation on Route 60 to be held Contributed Report For public health and safety, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will provide a virtual public comment opportunity on draft recommendations for potential corridor improvements on the Route 60 corridor in Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nelson and Powhatan counties that will enhance safety and capacity along the corridor while balancing the needs of economic development and access management. This opportunity will take the place of open forum meetings previously scheduled for March 26 in Buckingham and April 1 in Powhatan. This is the second and final public involvement opportunity for the Route 60 Corridor Study. The public may view

information that would have been shared at the previously scheduled meetings by visiting http://www.virginiadot. org/projects/lynchburg/ route-60-corridor.asp or http://www.virginiadot. org/projects/richmond/ route-60-corridor.asp. The virtual presentation and comment period will be available March 26 through April 11. Citizens may provide oral and written comments through April 11 to Darrel Johnson, VDOT project manager, 1401 East Broad St., Richmond VA 23219, 804-371-8868, 800-367-7623 or TDD/ TYY 711 or via email to Darrel.Johnson@VDOT. Virginia.gov. Reference â&#x20AC;&#x153;Route 60 Corridor Studyâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line of any e-mail correspondence. Anyone requiring a print copy of the presentation can contact the project manager listed above.

Two deputies receive Virginia Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Certification Chief deputy Jeff Searfoss, right, and detective Austin Schwartz with the Powhatan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office recently graduated from the 2020 Class of the Virginia Sheriff's Institute Certification Program, obtaining their VSI certification. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE POWHATAN This program COUNTY SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE evaluates the continued individual professional development of Virginia sheriffs and deputies. The VSI Certification Program was developed by the Virginia Sheriff's Institute in cooperation with the Virginia Sheriff's Association, the Performance Management Group at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at the Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation.

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Above, Feeding Powhatan volunteers Justin A Wilson, center, and James Coalson load preW packaged meals inot Jennifer Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle for p her children. Shown left, cafeteria employees h worked 14 hours on March 16 to prepare meals w tto give to PCPS students the next day.

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schools for the duration of the school closures, even during the week of spring break, she said. Going forward, each food bags will include breakfast and lunch for five days. Children/students must be present in order for meals to be picked up. Contact the PCPS Food Service Department at foodservice@Powhatan. k12.va.us if you are interested in having free healthy breakfast and lunch meals provided for your child/children. Indicate how many youth will be with you and whether you will pick up from the middle or high school. Those who need help but cannot attend a distribution event may call 804653-0001. Kohler said she spoke with several of the parents who received food during the event and heard overwhelmingly positive feedback. One parent said it â&#x20AC;&#x153;was a lifesaver because they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a chance to go to the grocery store.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this really had a huge impact. I already can tell by how many folks have called me, stopped me, talked to me about how this has been such a huge impact for them. Everyone is really nervous about making sure they can provide for their family,â&#x20AC;? she said. Kohler stressed that the meals are offered for any youth 18 or younger and not only students who normally receive free and reduced lunches.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is also for anybody because we are in a time of emergency and everyone is feeling food issues and wanting to make sure their children are fed,â&#x20AC;? she said. Crystal Corcoran of Powhatan stopped by on the first day of distribution to pick up meals for her 5-year-old. Not having to worry about the extra meal preparation helped her focus more on the school work that came home with her daughter and give her more attention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a little overwhelming with having to improvise on being mom but also being a teacher. Our 4-month-old has a heart condition history, so we try to be very cautious anyway, but this has made us really cautious,â&#x20AC;? she said. With four school age children in her household, Jen Butler of Powhatan said having those prepared meals was a big help for her family. She said she was thankful she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to plan breakfast and lunch for the rest of that first week and appreciated how it saved home resources in case they need them for the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Point blank it makes it easier for us. If you have gone to the grocery store, you have seen the situation there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the lack of multiple items at multiple different grocery stores. This helps out a lot,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus the kiddos were very excited to get to see some of the people they knew on top of still feeling like they go to

school. Our little one said one morning for breakfast, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is just like at school.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That was really cool for them. They thought it was really cool that they got to have school food at home.â&#x20AC;?

Feeding Powhatan Feeding large groups of people is already a regular occurrence for Feeding Powhatan, a nonprofit food pantry that operates from 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). On Monday, March 16, Powhatan Community Action Agency reached out to Jennifer Davis, outreach coordinator for Community Life Church, and asked if they would be willing to also take on the task of providing meals for youth unable to get to the school distribution events. Davis said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate in saying yes, and within two days, volunteers had successfully pulled together the first of two bi-weekly food giveaways and set a plan in place for the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to help alleviate the hunger crisis with these children. So many children in Powhatan depend on free and reduced lunch and breakfast at school. With the kids at home, we know that need is great,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they offered us the funding for it, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but say yes. We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that stress to

be on the parents.â&#x20AC;? The food pantry will hand out bags of pre-packaged meals from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays during the school closures at the church. Income guidelines apply but she said they are not declining families who need help. However, children must be present to receive the bags. The food pantry has been trying to help by also providing parents with five pre-packaged lunches. At the first event on March 18, the food pantry gave 180 meals to 70 people, and on March 20, that number increased to 930 meals to 186 people, Davis said. She plans to keep going with the effort until schools start back up or the funding through Powhatan Community Action Agency runs out, whichever comes first. Davis said she is looking for volunteers to deliver bags to families unable to attend the food distribution events. The food pantry is also see FEED, pg. 4

C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 9 with manufacturing/ selling a controlled substance (Felony). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 9 with possession of marijuana (Misdemeanor). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 12 with possession of tobacco by a minor. â&#x20AC;˘ One female was charged on March 12 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), refusal of chemical test, and speeding. â&#x20AC;˘ One female was charged

on March 14 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 14 with contempt of court. â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 14 with duties of driver in event of accident involving damage only to unattended property (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 15 with possession of marijuana (M). â&#x20AC;˘ One male was charged on March 15 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding.

Census time upon nation Contributed Report Residents have begun receiving instructions for completing the 2020 Census Questionnaire. It is important to count every citizen because the federal government allocates resources based on population. We want to be sure Powhatan will receive its fair share of funding. It is especially important to reply from the safety of your own home by internet or by phone. Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; information is aggregated (compiled into groups), not used on an individual basis, and is held confidential by law. The information that you share as part of your civic duty cannot be used against you by anyone. Census enumeratorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (those that go door to door) training is being pushed back due to COVID-19 and there may be fewer workers

available to go door to door. Replying by internet or phone will reduce the need for these workers, save tax dollars in this time of financial crisis, and reduce interactions at front doors, which will be healthier. Neither county offices nor the library will be able to provide computers for the public to use as they have been closed to public visits. If citizens need help, they may call 804-598-5612, the county administration line, and Carla Neidigh will be happy to assist them. County administration is not conducting the census; the United States Census Bureau is responsible. The county has no part in hiring or supervising census workers. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole role in the census is to provide information on the importance of responding to the census. Go to census. gov for more information.

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asking for donations of pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, mayonnaise, small boxes of cereal, fruit cups, small juices/ juice pouches, or individually packaged snacks. Visit the Feeding Powhatan Facebook page or call 804-3036431. Pre-register at https:// docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VL8VD TKVkjnTvSjnSbjkYUUSmnrm9TSJ4F1DwohdHeH_HQ/ viewform.

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tempts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Sheriff Brad Nunnally and fire and rescue chief Phil Warner shared the steps their agencies are taking to accomplish that goal. Both said they are following the contact guidelines provided by the Virginia Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and are finding it effective, and the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is also in constant contact with

Backpacks of Love (BPOL) announced on March 17 that it is continuing to provide weekend food to the children during their time off from school. During the school year, the Powhatan-based nonprofit organization delivers roughly 900 bags containing 5,400 meals per week to children in seven counties, including about 215 bags a week to Powhatan children.

the Department of Homeland Security.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office Deputies are continuing to patrol, detect, investigate, and suppress crime in the community as usual, Nunnally said. People will see just as many deputies on the roads patrolling day and night as before. But his office is trying to limit contact with people as much as possible so that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to self-quar-

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Spud I am a shepherd mix, and around 5 years of age, I was a stray that no one came for. I am neutered, and up to date on shots, However, while I was at the vets office I was informed that I was Heartworm Positive. I was really upset about it because it could have been prevented. I am super sweet, spunky, and quite the talker, If you want a conversation I am the pup for you. I really enjoy my toys also. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for a home with a big fenced in yard, Loving owners, and lots of toys, and a comfy bed. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to get my heartworm treatment soon. If you would like to come meet me, Please call 804-598-5672 and schedule a meet and greet. 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

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

During the school closures, BPOL is serving young people in Powhatan and Cumberland counties and may add others back later, said Brenda Fulcher, executive director. The nonprofit handed out 200 bags in Cumberland on March 19 and planned to hand out bags to Powhatan students on March 23 at the middle school. Starting on Monday, March 30, the nonprofit will hand out food bags from 8 to 10 a.m. at both the high school and the

antine any deputies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to handle non-emergency calls over the phone. We would prefer to have that to limit the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposure to us and our exposure to the public,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still out patrolling. We are still out looking out for everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests. We are making sure our businesses, some of which are closing down right now, are staying secure. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see any upticks in break-ins.â&#x20AC;? If deputies need to respond to a residence, the residents are being asked to meet them outside if possible to minimize any cross contamination caused by them interacting with numerous people daily. Nunnally urged patience and kindness in a time of great stress,

middle school. This event will be done at the same time the school district is doing its food distribution. Food bags will be available at the Powhatan BPOL Pantry for those in need of additional help. They will need to call 804-5982723 to coordinate pick up. The nonprofit is currently in need of cash donations as well as donations of protein items to distribute. It is asking for donations of the following in individually packaged portions:

whether people are dealing with pharmacy staff, grocery store clerks, or other service industry employees who are already under pressure. He also praised local restaurants for going into voluntary compliance with restricting not having more than 10 people in their facilities and encouraged residents to support them by getting takeout orders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am still eating out and I am still bringing home food from restaurants in the county, so I would encourage people to support them,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Fire and rescue Powhatan Fire and Rescue has reduced its response to non-life threatening medical emergencies to just a medic unit, Warner said. The depart-

Matthew 13:7 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out.â&#x20AC;? Matthew 13:22 â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.â&#x20AC;? A parable in verse 7 and explained in verse 22 reveals a trap that maybe the most fall into. We are busy with hobbies, sports leagues, and working hard to be successful - but multitudes allow that â&#x20AC;&#x153;busynessâ&#x20AC;? to crowd out the eternally important â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a healthy and fruitful spiritual life from the Lord. Is your lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;busynessâ&#x20AC;? choking the Word?

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.

Powhatan Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

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

Beanee Weenies, Vienna Sausages, ravioli, Spaghetti Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, spaghetti meatballs, lasagna, chili beans, peanut butter (16oz or smaller), and tuna fish. Donations can be dropped off at The Backpacks of Love Pantry located at 3035 Lower Hill Road, Powhatan. For more information about Backpacks of Love, visit https:// backpacksoflove.org. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

ment has three different levels of medical response. Priority 1 calls involve life-threatening emergencies, and first responders will still be dispatched in these cases, he said. In Priority 2 and 3 calls, only an ambulance will be sent to minimize potential exposure. The 911 communications officers are also asking if anyone in the house is having difficulty breathing, fever, or a cough and will pass the information on to responders so they are prepared pre-arrival. Among career staff, there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any employees in the older age range that the CDC is recommending self-isolate because of higher risk, Warner said. However, there are volunteers who fit that description. He is making the recommendation to the volunteer companies that they limit their exposure and cancel their meetings for a few weeks or conduct them via conference call, but he is not mandating it. He also hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set a limit on how many come to the stations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we have done at the fire stations is limited public access. We are recommending that children and spouses stay away from the fire stations for the next couple of weeks,â&#x20AC;? he said. When the county cleaned all of its buildings, that included the two county-owned structures. The Powhatan Rescue Squad and Companies 3,

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9:15AM Christian Formation (Sunday school for children & adults) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953

The Bridge The Church of Genito Jesus Christ of Church Presbyterian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a Bridge of Hopeâ&#x20AC;? Latter-day Saints

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2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

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

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598-4970

598-8844

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Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

Worship service at 9:30 AM Meeting at Flat Rock Elementary School

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4, and 5 have followed suit with similar cleaning efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have six transport units within the county. The schools offered to spray a disinfectant in the back of each of our units that they use on the school buses to help keep germs down from 10 to 14 days. We have done all six of our transport units with that (decontamination) process, and every 10 to 14 days we are going to redo that to help protect our providers and our patients,â&#x20AC;? he said. He added that companies still have to follow normal decontamination procedures after a call for service as an extra layer of protection. As of last week, Warner said the call levels have been down in Powhatan, and he is hearing the same from neighboring localities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In all honesty, it is eerily quiet. I travel through the county every day and it is just getting more and more quiet,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my personal opinion, I think everybody is taking these measures seriously and working from home with their kids and doing the right thing to help stem this outbreak.â&#x20AC;? All employees and volunteers are being told that if they are sick or have a fever, they should not work, volunteer, or attend any training sessions. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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

598-6090

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road

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

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

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STUDENT NEWS Millikin University is pleased to announce that Meghan Whitlock of Moseley, VA is among the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point

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courses. I anticipate that focus will change since we are going to be out for the remainder of the year,” Jones said. “It will change more toward us completing the course work that our students are enrolled in in the best way we can using a distance learning model that includes online learning as well as hard copies of material for those that don’t have good internet access.” Currently, instruction for students is taken care of through the previously announced closure that would have run through April 13, Jones said. Teachers are continuing to provide work and staff has sent packets of information home at the elementary level to get students through spring break. Additional information will be sent out about how the school district will proceed after that time period. All PCPS buildings are currently closed completely and no staff is working other than doing cleaning and essential maintenance, but that could also change now, Jones said. “It could mean we bring in small groups of students to provide opportunities for them to continue their learning. It could mean us operating our schools to support the community in other ways such as childcare or other medical facilities,” Jones said. “These are all just scenarios that could happen. “I think our schools

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average on 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors. The students named to the Dean's List at Millikin University are listed in alphabetical order according to last name. Millikin University is a private, comprehensive university with a diverse student population of approximately 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students. A Millikin education

are a resource for our community and the facilities are there for our communities, so if there are other needs that arise in our community as a result of this pandemic, I fully anticipate that we will arise to that challenge to meet whatever needs the community has,” he said. The state is still going to apply for a waiver for students to not take SOL tests and for certain graduation requirements to be waived, Jones said. That has to be approved by the Virginia Board of Education, which is scheduled to be done the first week in April. “Until it is approved we won’t know exactly what it says and what is approved. And as far as accountability measures, that also has to be approved by the federal department of education,” he said. “But I fully anticipate that this will not negatively affect seniors in terms of their gradation and being able to move onto the next phase of their lives, whether that is higher education, the military or the world of work. They will all be recognized as graduates of Powhatan High School at the conclusion of this closure.” Concurrently with waiting for guidance from the state, PCPS staff members will begin planning and working on what education looks like for Powhatan students from now until June, Jones said. “We will need to take some time to finalize that because we want to mini-

EMERGENCY features Performance Learning, a unique learning approach offered only at Millikin that gives students the chance to build the confidence and skills to succeed before and after graduation. Millikin offers more than 50 majors in the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies and Tabor School of Business, and is located on a 75-acre residential campus in Decatur, Illinois.

mize as much as possible mixed messages and having to recommunicate different messages. So it may be a week or so before we give new guidance to the community, but we are going to work really hard to make sure that guidance we give, when we are able to give it, is accurate and something our community can rely on moving forward,” he said. Jones said the feedback that staff has received has been mostly positive in terms of the efforts teachers and staff members have made. He recognizes some face even more challenges with home instruction because of lack of internet service in their homes. “It certainly provides some challenges, as everybody knows, but we are doing everything we can to overcome those challenges in the best way possible. That may look differently moving forward from the middle of April on, and there may be opportunities for students who don’t have in-

ternet access to access itt in our facilities, but it is too early to tell for sure,” Jones said. “At this point, I have been very proud off how our community and d students have come together to meet this challenge, and I am very confident that even thoughh this will be a shock to many and that there is going to be a lot of concern n and apprehension, that wee will get through it and wee will be sure we have a balanced approach for ourr students, our staff and ourr parents to make the mostt of a very difficult situation.” Jones added that thee meals the school district is currently providing willl continue at least through h the end of the school year. Laura McFarland mayy be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

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 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

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

Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

see EMERGENCY, pg. 7

IT’S TIME TO STOCK YOUR POND!

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

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

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The convenience center is operating normally. Follow current guidelines when visiting. Public works offices are closed and available by appointment. Grounds and facilities are working normally and using social distancing. Custodial staff is operating normally. Utilities are operating normally. The Powhatan Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is open by appointment only. Customers may contact 804598-5660 for appointments for mission critical work. All other business will be conducted via U.S. mail or email. The Powhatan County General District and Juvenile Domestic Relations Courts are state offices open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Visitors are encouraged to call the office to see if business can be handled over the phone, but if it is necessary to come in, only one person is allowed in at a time. There will be limited court dates with emergency cases only. Contact 804-598-5665 or visit www.courts.state.va.us for more information or to check the status of any pending cases.

The Powhatan Office of Elections is currently closed to the public. Limited staff will be working in shifts in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, but will only be accessible to the public via phone, e-mail, and fax at this time. In the meantime, the public can utilize online resources for electronic voter registration and absentee ballot requests. If online resources aren’t an option, the public can request to have election documents mailed to them. If special accommodations need to be made for any election/voter registration service, contact the office at 804-598-5604. Visit http://www.powhatanva.gov/310/Voter-Registrar. The commonwealth’s attorney’s office is open and can be contacted by phone as usual. It will remain open to serve law enforcement and courts. Citizens can call in for assistance. The commissioner of the revenue’s office is offering services by appointment or phone calls. Call first to see if staff can complete your business over the phone or email. Call 804-598-5619. Board of

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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themselves and others. Only a month ago, transportation coordinator Jayne Lloyd was thrilled with the growing interest she was seeing in Ride Assist Services, a program that partnered ambulatory seniors age 60 plus with drivers who could help them run errands or visit medical appointments. Now, she is seeing less demand for that service as seniors follow guidance to self-distance but more need for volunteers who can help seniors get the supplies they need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For seniors that are in need during the upcoming weeks, what we are doing is preparing to serve those seniors who might be in need and have volunteer drivers in place to drive food to those in need so that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be exposed,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also plan to ask our volunteer drivers if there is a situation where a senior is low on medicine and they can get their prescription called into Powhatan Drug. We have found out they will allow the customer to call in and pay over the phone and release the medicine to the driver to take to the senior.â&#x20AC;? The outreach number for seniors with concerns or who need assistance is 804-698-04838. People interested in volunteering may use the same number. While she has not seen a high need among seniors yet, Lloyd said in the conversations she has had with local seniors, the most prevalent responses

were assurances they were trying to limit their exposure and gratefulness that someone was checking on them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are taking an already isolated population and now they are going to be isolated even further because they really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be exposed,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be getting that daily safety check, we will still have someone contacting them by phone to check in on them,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is super critical. Oftentimes, our Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers are the only person our clients see all day. Knowing someone is out there and cares for them means so much. They say social isolation

service since March 17. The office said the decision protects the population it serves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; older Americans and people with underlying medical conditionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online services remain available at www. socialsecurity.gov, and local offices will also continue to provide critical services over the phone.

Senior Connections suspended Friendship Cafes until further notice and is providing participants with meals at home and contact calls to keep in touch and assess their needs. The agency is conducting assessments and service assistance by telephone instead of home visCONTRIBUTED PHOTO its. Feed More is changing The Powhatan Department of Social Services the schedule of its Meals has put together food packages to deliver to on Wheels deliveries local seniors if they run low. meals to homebound seniors and people with dis- can do more damage than Free Clinic of abilities. Starting on Fri- smoking cigarettes, so day, March 20, the knowing somebody in Powhatan program began a schedule your community cares for The Free Clinic of of delivering once a week, you means a lot to these Powhatan is reaching out with clients receiving any- folks.â&#x20AC;? to its most vulnerable pawhere from five to 10 froFeed More is seeing an tients and trying to help zen meals, depending on influx of applications with them with their basic their meal plan, said Jessi- doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orders of people needs, executive director ca Howe Hickey, market- who have compromised Connie Moslow said. A ing and communications immune symptoms or great portion of the clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager for Feed More. have just been released patients have chronic conThis schedule will be in from the hospital, and the ditions, including COPD place for the foreseeable agency is trying to process and other lung conditions, future. them as quickly as possi- so they are more at risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have seen a reduc- ble,â&#x20AC;? she said. Currently, the clinic is tion in our volunteers and For more information not taking new applicawe are limiting the contact on Meals on Wheels, visit tions and wants patients to for the homebound neigh- www.feedmore.org/howcall ahead before they bors with the outside world we-help/meals-oncome, Moslow said. The as much as we can,â&#x20AC;? Hick- wheels/. clinic is doing telemediey said. Anybody who is inter- cine as much as possible, Feed More does have a ested in volunteering with but she admits it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t client services team that Feed More can visit www. have the proper tools for it. will still be making phone feedmore.org/volunteers. The doctor and nurse praccalls to the neighbors to All local Social Securi- titioner are calling to make sure they are OK, ty offices have been closed screen customers and see she added. to the public for in-person

if they can be treated without leaving the house, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to keep as many people as we can out of the clinic and still treat them and treat them well and let them know we are there for them,â&#x20AC;? Moslow said. All patients are being treated in one room within the clinic and are being kept apart to reduce risk of exposure. Moslow said she is also relying mainly on paid staff since most of the volunteers are 65 plus and thus more vulnerable.

Self-isolating Self-isolating and keeping their spirits up when they do not have visitors will be a challenge for many seniors. Anjeanette Lewis, administrator and owner of Essene Inc., said she began a quarantine at her facility on March 10 for her Powhatan-based residential living facility for seniors and people with special needs. No visitors are allowed to visit until further notice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was in the best interest of Essene and the residents that we just bunker down and go on quarantine. And it has worked out pretty good; we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone stir crazy yet,â&#x20AC;? she said last week. Staff is closely monitoring the 28 residents and following the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and the Virginia Department of Health. Not being able to go out or receive visitors can be hard for them, but the families understand and appreciate the precaution, and the residents understand it is for their safety,

Lewis said. Dr. Gregory Beechaum, pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church, said he has communicated with many local seniors who say they are concerned but not fearful. The church halted services and activities in March but still wanted to keep members connected, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In some ways even though we are not able to come in contact with one another we have been closer because we started conference call prayer meetings and Bible studies. We are praying for the community,â&#x20AC;? he said. He added that seniors have been grateful for simple phone calls and Facetime calls, especially those seniors who live alone. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want seniors to become depressed or sick without anyone knowing there is an issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are living in a great time for something like this to happen. With all the technology we have, we are better prepared than if this had happened at another time, another season,â&#x20AC;? he said. George Robinson, 87, of Powhatan said he canceled all of his involvements when word of COVID-19 becoming more of a threat began to hit home. He and his wife live near their son and his family, so they are close enough if they need help, but still private. Right now, he is trying to keep his distance, he said, and follow along with the state and federal updates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like the administration is doing what they can do. Just be careful. Try to follow their guidelines. I see SENIORS pg. 7

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verwhelmed. I think if there was one word that could encapsulate what many people are feeling right now as we take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19, that word could do it. Businesses are having to shut down or severely limit hours and access. People are not working either because of those limits, furloughs and layoffs, guidelines regarding the number of people who can be in the same location, or they have to stay home with their children because of the closure of schools and childcare facilities. The panic that led people to stockpile resources has led to shortages of necessities and made the search for them like a treasure hunt. It’s not a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s a pack of toilet paper, a loaf of bread, or baby wipes and diapers. I will say it has been heartening to see people sharing updates on social media when they find resources people have been looking for and share the locations. We are constantly being told to stay away from people for their safety and ours in a time many people wish they could just have a comforting hug. People who so much as cough are looked at as if they are lepers. One after another, the events that bring us together as a community are being canceled or postponed.

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

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

No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.

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

A box was provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to provide citizens a place to bring flags that need to be retired properly. It is located at the County Administration Building in the vestibule area by the front doors. County Administration is working with local groups that hold flag disposal ceremonies and will be routinely transporting the flags collected to these ceremonies. For questions, call 804-598-5612.

Habitat for Humanity Powhatan depends on volunteers and so many friends and companies have helped in the past and continue to do so. The need is for so many different skills - just showing up and helping, specific talents like plumbing, electricity and drywall, cooking for events, and staffing the new soon to be open Habitat Store. Habitat has hired a part-time volunteer coordinator, Maria Sharples, to set up a data base, respond to volunteer phone calls and assign volunteers to projects. The volunteer hotline number is 804-372-9755. It is an answering machine and phone calls are returned on a daily basis. Call and volunteer!

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School activities and sports, community meetings, dinner out with friends, festivals, and so much more are off the table for the foreseeable future with no known end in sight. Like I said, it’s overwhelming. But, in the face of all that, we also are seeing heartwarming stories coming out about how the community is trying to help one another. As soon as news about Powhatan County Public Schools being closed began circulating, there was an effort led by volunteers with Backpacks of Love to get at-risk children food to help their families make it through. Teachers need to be given major kudos for putting together a basic two-week lesson plan essentially overnight to help students while they were out of school. Were the results perfect? No. I did hear about confusing instructions and assignments, parents feeling inundated with too much information, and there is always the ever-present issue of many families not having the internet access they need to finish their work. But considering how quickly all of this has snowballed, they deserve some leniency. The schools also stepped up to help families by preparing four days worth of meals last week and five days worth for this week for any child under 18. They gave out 273 bags of prepared meals in the first week and were planning for even more this week as more people heard about the effort. Feeding Powhatan also stepped up with the meals

horticulture business that were, up until now, without a location to recycle their properly rinsed pesticide containers. The collection site is a shed in the back right corner at Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Before bringing containers to the collection site, applicators must triple rinse or jet rinse containers, remove plastic sleeved label and/ or label booklets, and remove caps. To schedule a drop off, contact Rachel Grosse at 804-598-5640 or 804-385-5370 or Dave Johnson at 804-385-6231.

Backpacks of Love, nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, needs help. During the school closures, BPOL is continuing to make sure children receive enough to eat on the weekend. The nonprofit is currently in need of protein items to distribute and is asking for donations of the following in individually packaged portions: Beanee Weenies, Vienna Sausages, ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, spaghetti meatballs, lasagna, chili beans, peanut butter (16oz or smaller), and tuna fish. Donations can be dropped off at The Backpacks of Love Pantry located at 3035 Lower Hill Road, Powhatan. For more information about Backpacks of Love, visit https://backpacksoflove. org or contact Brenda Fulcher at 804-598-2723.

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equalization hearings are postponed to a later date. The office in cooperation with the Powhatan Board of Supervisors will accept late filings for the Tax Relief program for the Elderly and Disabled through May 15. Staff will accept phone verification of income and assets in order to encourage the target population to stay home during this uncertain time. The treasurer’s office will offer services by appointment or phone calls. Call first to see if we can complete your business over the phone or email. Call 804598-5627 or visit http:// www.powhatanva.gov/316/ Treasurer. Residents may contact the Powhatan Extension Office by calling the main office number at 804-598-5640, or email staff at https://powhatan.ext.vt.edu/staff.html. • All programs, including Spring Garden Fest, have been canceled through April 30. Powhatan 4-H camp registrations may be mailed, or delivered to the drop box located to the right of the Village Building front doors. There are no female spots available. The Virginia Tech soil testing lab is experiencing longer than normal turnaround time for soil testing

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really think the administration is doing a good job of advising people what to do. Just stay home,” he said. Yvonne Porter, 80, of Powhatan said she began to listen to authorities about staying at home several weeks ago. She can’t drive,

they are giving out twice a week while schools are out of session. The Powhatan Community Action Agency reached out to the local nonprofit on March 16 and asked if they would take on the task of preparing food bags, and they didn’t hesitate. The next day they had volunteers ready to pack up, and, the day after that, they held their first drive-thru event. There are people putting out constant reminders to support local businesses in the ways that are still available, such as ordering take-out from local restaurants and still tipping as if you ate in their dining rooms. These are just some of the bigger instances. There also are small kindnesses such as reaching out to seniors who are self-isolating. Please remember them in the weeks and months ahead. As one official put it, they are an already vulnerable population that just got more isolated. Give them a call to make sure they have necessities or just to chat. If you think you are going stir crazy, they are probably feeling the same way. We don’t know what is ahead for this county, this nation, and this world, but I think Powhatan has proven many times over that it is a strong community. I am not going to repeat all of the warnings about what you should or should not be doing to stop the spread of the disease. I will simply ask people to be as kind and patient as they can to help us all get through this overwhelming situation as best as we can. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

samples to be analyzed due to the COVID-19 virus impacting their staffing. They are also receiving well above average sample volume. All samples will be analyzed, but bear with us during the next month or so as they try to resolve these issues and return to a regular process. Sample forms and boxes may be picked up at the rear of the Powhatan Village Building at the Extension Demonstration Garden. The Master Gardener Help Desk will have limited, or no ability, to send samples to the plant disease, weed ID or insect ID labs at Virginia Tech. Contact the main office at 804-598-5640 or email gpmastergardener@gmail.com with inquiries. If you are in an area without good internet, and need access, the County has several free public Wi-Fi spots available. The network Powhatan_guest is accessible in the parking lots of the Powhatan County Library (2270 Mann Road), Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) and Village Building (3910 Old Buckingham Road). It is also available from the Courthouse (3880 Old Buckingham Road), but parking near the building is limited. Many businesses, particularly restaurants, also have free Wi-Fi inside or outside of their buildings. Although closed,

the Powhatan County Library is working to expand the availability of loaner hotspots. Comcast Xfinity WiFi Free for Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser. More information from Comcast may be found at www.xfinity. com/prepare. Be aware there is misinformation being shared, particularly on social media, much of it looking legitimate. The best sources for official vetted information are the Center for Disease Control and the Virginia Department of Health. The best website for national information is the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. The VDH has a website for Virginia’s status http://www.vdh.virginia. gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/. The county will continue to put out information directly on anything specific to Powhatan at http://powhatanva.gov/1687/COVID--19-Information.

so the few times she goes out, it is with her daughter. However, lately even if she rides with her daughter, she stays in the vehicle. She added that she just signed up for Ride Assist Services since she can’t drive. She has her first ride scheduled in April for a dentist appointment and is hoping it won’t be canceled. “I really am not fearful.

I think it is just important that everybody pays attention to the local authorities and the medical experts and tries to follow what they say; that is what I am trying to do. I am not fearful of anything terrible happening, but you have to take responsibility for yourself and do what you think is right,” she said.

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and handled numerous cases where the program afforded a youth the opportunity to learn something from a mistake instead of just being punished for it. She saw the value of the program then, and she stands by it even more as a prosecutor, which is why she unexpectedly took on the role of supervisor at the beginning of March. Luxford, a former Powhatan deputy, has been operating the program under the umbrella of the Powhatan Department of Social Services, which originally took

the program under its wing in July 2014. But after undergoing a state audit, the local social services office found out about a month ago that the program couldn’t remain under its purview. Refusing to see the program disappear or youth referred to an online course, Brown volunteered to become the supervisor and the local commonwealth’s attorney’s office agreed to oversee it. “Online classes would not be an effective substitute for the hands-on program. Putting kids in front of screens for more screen time is not a way to teach them empathy and human values,” she said.

During the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors’ March 9 budget workshop, Richard “Dickie” Cox, commonwealth’s attorney, spoke about the importance of the program. He praised Luxford’s work in the program and asked for an additional $8,084 to raise Brown’s salary to compensate her for taking on the supervisor role. “I can tell you the failure to sustain this program would be catastrophic for kids that have made a mistake and need a little guidance. You know what kind of kids a vast majority of these are – they just need a little guidance to get them on the right track,”

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change your life…and maybe the world,” “Making Ethical Decisions,” by Michael Josephson, and various TED Talk videos. He always has roundtable discussions, and at the recommendation of one of the youths, he started incorporating Kahoot! quizzes into the curriculum, which they found engaging. “Students learn about character and ethics. They learn about ADHD, anger, interpersonal skills, being part of a team, and, hopefully, a lot about themselves. The program is about social and interpersonal relationships and about building confidence and self-worth. It is about taking responsibility for their actions and their future,” he said. Luxford also oversees youth who have been assigned community service by the court. He helps them find a government or nonprofit organization to serve their allotted hours and reviews and checks their time. Any government or nonprofit organization can adopt a youth for service if they provide adult supervision with Luxford’s approval, and the program needs more partners to agree to participate, he said. The community service hopefully opens the youths’ eyes to the con-

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Cox told the board. The main thing to understand about the young people referred to the program is that the great majority of them are not criminals, Luxford said. Yes, they have been found guilty of crimes such as larceny, drug-related offenses, trespassing, and minor assault, but it is often “a teenager lashing or acting out motivating their actions.” “Most people can remember their teen years. Hormones raging, the part of your brain telling you to take risks developing before the part of your brain that analyzes risks and tells you it isn’t worth it,” he said. “These are young people who have potential, that have made mistakes, are immature, struggling and need reigned in. They are good at heart once you get past the sometimes bad attitude. They are salvageable.” The First Time Offender program lasts six months, with youth attending three-hour classes two Saturdays a month with others in the program. Luxford utilizes curriculum using the “Six Pillars of Character,” “The Power of Choice,” and “Cage the Rage” programs. He also uses teaching aids such as Admiral (U.S. Navy Retired) W. H. McRaven’s “Make Your Bed: Little things that can

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March 25, 2020

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Spring sports cancelled for the year T Staff Reports

here will be no spring sports in Virginia this year. After multiple school closures and postponements, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday ordered that all public and private schools in the state close for the rest of the year in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. With schools closed for the duration of the 201920 academic calendar, all athletic activities have effectively been cancelled for all schools in the Virginia High School League and all schools part of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. That means the remainder of the spring seasons for Blessed Sacrament Huguenot have been cancelled, and that none of Powhatan High School’s spring teams will get to play a regular season game in 2020. After the NCAA cancelled the remainder of its championships for winter and spring, Northam initially ordered that all schools close beginning Mon-

day, March 16 and through Friday, March 27. Powhatan High School and Blessed Sacrament Huguenot then announced further school closures that would’ve pushed the start of both schools’ athletic seasons back to Monday, April 20. But as the coronavirus continued to spread and the number of people who tested positive for the contagion both in the state and nationwide continued to increase, further closures and cancellations seemed imminent. The cancellations mean that there will be no local sanctioned high school games between now and the 2020 fall season. As far as this summer’s American Legion Baseball season is concerned, Richard Anderson, chairman of the National Americanism Commission, on Sunday, March 22 wrote a letter adressing the pandemic. The letter can be viewed on American Legion Baseball’s website (https://www.legion.org/documents/baseball/ALB_Corona_Virus_Email.pdf). “American Legion Baseball’s highest priority is the health, well-being and safety of all our participants, families, volunteers and fans,” Anderson wrote.

“Currently the National American Legion Baseball schedule remains in place per dates approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC); however, the schedule is subject to the respective state restrictions where the Regional and World Series tournaments are scheduled. It remains the goal of the Americanism Commission to hold our Regional and World Series tournaments this summer if possible. Anderson added that the Americanism Baseball Committee strongly encourages and recommends that departments suspend all baseball activities (team meetings, tryouts, practices, etc.) until all restrictions have been lifted. Sports Editor’s Note: Despite the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic calendar, the Powhatan Today sports department remains committed to sharing stories that highlight the contributions of our athletic community. Story suggestions can be emailed to nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com or called in to 540-728-0549 between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For BSH Knights, a season to remember Contributed Report The 2019-20 basketball season was a standout year for both the boys and girls varsity teams at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School (BSH) in Powhatan County. The boys basketball team finished fifth in the conference, with senior players Robbie Kurtz and Raymond Avery achieving their 1,000th-point milestones in the same game on Jan. 31 – a 65-60 win over Brunswick Academy. “Robbie and Raymond are very special kids,” said BSH head varsity boys basketball coach Chris Hamner. “They completely bought into the new system at BSH for four years. I am so happy for them that they both earned 1,000 points in the same night. [It’s] a memory that will last a lifetime, that was not given but earned.” “It was really special to be able to experience this with Robbie,” Avery said. “We have been working really hard and it was really cool that we both hit the milestone on the same night. I am so proud to have been able to reach one of my biggest athletic goals as a Knight.” “The whole season was really special and being able to experience it with Raymond, after all the work we’ve done together for four years made it even more special,” Kurtz said. “I hope that this milestone will inspire future Knights to work towards their goals.” Hamner said that basketball is a great way for students to gain a tremendous amount of life skills while having fun and supporting their school. “Our team this year is filled with so many different types of personalities that have all come together for a common goal and achieved that goal by having our first winning season in a long time,” Hamner said. “Basketball at BSH teaches our students to be passionate about practice, games, and being a great teammate. ... I pray the passion that they are learning to play with will lead to having that same passion for college, work and the rest of their life. “Coaching this group of seniors has been very special. I was lucky enough to have great kids on and off the court,” he said. “The way we play basketball is a lot different than the normal high school team. These seniors bought into the system and worked extremely hard for four years. I am so proud that their hard work paid off with a winning season for them.” It was the Knights’ first winning season since 2014-15, when they went 22-9 and reached the VISAA state quarterfinals. The girls ended their regular season with 12 wins and 6 losses, and tied for runner-up in the Virginia Colonial Conference with an 8-4 conference record.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

In photo at left, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot senior Raymond Avery (above) stands with a BSH student in the lower school, fourth grader Jack Hickey. In photo at right, BSH senior Robbie Kurtz (right) mentors BSH fifth grader Jaxson Flowers. Both Avery and Kurtz helped their varsity basketball team achieve its first winning season (12-10) in five years, and both seniors reached 1,000 career points on the same night.

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Katie Schiefer (right) and Sidney McMinn (left) defend Eastern Mennonite’s Samantha Forbes.

The Knights also finished the year ranked 12th in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division III poll. The Knights went on to place runner-up in the VCC tournament, win their first round of the VISAA state tournament 34-31 over Eastern Mennonite School and end the 2019-20 campaign with a final record of 15-8 for the Knights’ fourth winning season in six years and their winningest mark since the 201415 season when they went 16-10.

This year also marked the first time that the Knights won a state tournament game since the 2012-13 season, when they reached the state tournament’s final four. “Playing sports at BSH has given me the opportunity to gain many friendships and build many life skills,” said BSH senior and girls varsity basketball player Katie Schiefer. “If I had been at a public school, I would not have had all the opportunities to participate in athletics that I have had at BSH. “The fact that anyone can play any sport that they would like to play brings us together as a school,” Schiefer said. “My teammates and coach have pushed me to be my best.” Schiefer was named Second Team All-Conference for her sophomore and junior years and was also named MVP as a junior in 2019. “Sports are a great way to get my mind off school work, to de-stress before going home and doing homework. I have learned time management skills playing sports, which will be great to have in college and in the workforce,” Schiefer said. “I’m also thankful for our team’s experience and success collecting food for the Powhatan food pantry.”

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j just a scrimmage, the Powhatan varsity v boys soccer team showed its s strength and talent early on with a win o over Atlee, scoring multiple goals on p penalty kicks. The Indians’ goal scorers

included Harry Hayden (pictured, 6) and sophomore Parker Sloan. The Indians’ new head varsity coach is Willie Miles. They went into the season with a roster including but not limited to Hayden, Sloan, Aiden Willard, Nate DeLong, Zach Shelor, Danny Bennett and keepers Dante Holder and Tucker Thomas.

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Undisputed Pac-12 Football in 60 Å Undisputed O.J.: Made in America: (Part 3 of 5) O.J.: Made in America: (Part 4 of 5) SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy Gold Schooled Mod Fam House Stumptown (N) News Kimmel News Holly Survivor (In Stereo) SEAL Team (N) S.W.A.T. (In Stereo) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer LEGO Masters (N) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago P.D. (N) News J. Fallon Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Gourmet Holiday In the Kitchen With David (N) (Live) Å Clarks Footwear (N) PBS NewsHour (N) Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) Sacred Wonder Amanpour-Co Darley Time/By Little Women: Little Women: Little Women: PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Decision 2020 All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour CNBC Special Re Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Deed: Chicago Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Chicago P.D. WWE NXT (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ››› “The Hangover” (2009, Comedy) “Geostorm” (2017) All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å ››‡ “Jack Reacher” (2012) Tom Cruise. Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Conan Full PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam PD Cam Two Men Two Men ›››‡ “Django Unchained” (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx. (In Stereo) Å South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Park Å Nora South Pk South Pk Expedition Un. Expedition Unknown (N) (In Stereo) Å COVID-19: Expedition Un. My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life “Dominic’s Story” (N) Dr. Pimple Popper Save My Skin Lone Star Law Lone Star Law: Uncuffed (N) (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Motherland Motherland The 700 Club Å ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Hunchback” ›››› “Some Like It Hot” (1959) Å “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (1935) “Perfect Bride” “Love by Chance” (2016) Ben Ayers. Golden Golden Golden Golden King Married Married at First Sight “Secrets and Lies” Bride & Prejudice Married-Sight Hunters Hunters Property Brothers Property Brothers Maine Cabin Off/Grid Off/Grid Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Tournament Guy’s Games “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” Tyler Perry’s Sistas Twenties Boom Tyler Perry’s Sistas The Magicians Å The Magicians Å ›››‡ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) “Matrix Reload” ›› “Road House” (1989, Action) Patrick Swayze. ››› “First Blood” (1982) Å Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom CMT Crossroads Golden Golden Forged in Fire Forged in Fire Forged in Fire (N) Eating Eating Forged in Fire

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Undisputed MLB Baseball (N) Å Undisputed O.J.: Made in America: (Part 4 of 5) O.J.: Made in America: (Part 5 of 5) SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy Station 19 (N) Å Grey’s Anatomy (N) Million Little News Kimmel News Sona Sheldon Sheldon Mom Neighbor FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Last Man Out Deputy Å (DVS) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Super Brooklyn Indebted Indebted Law & Order: SVU News J. Fallon Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Feels Like Home Down Home with David (N) (Live) Å Wicker Park-Florals Barbara King PBS NewsHour (N) Inside Unwine’d America America Summoned: Amanpour-Co Untamed Wine No Passport Alzheimer’s: Pilgrimage Å PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Decision 2020 All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour CNBC Special Re Shark Tank Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (N) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU The Sinner (N) Chicago P.D. Bones (In Stereo) “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” (2016) ››‡ “The Magnificent Seven” (2016) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Hot Ones Conan Brooklyn The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Live PD: Wanted 60 Days In (N) Å The First 48 Å ›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Å Wife Swap (N) Å ›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Å Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Off the Grid Off the Grid Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Save My Skin (N) Stories of the ER Stories of the ER The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans: Arctic Refuge (N) Yukon Men: On the Edge (N) (In Stereo) The Bold Type Å Motherland The 700 Club Å ››‡ “Twilight: Extended Edition” (2008) Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Dr. Strangelove” ›››‡ “Malcolm X” (1992, Biography) Denzel Washington. Premiere. Nothing “Flip Romance” “A Brush With Love” (2019, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden King King Married at First Sight (N) Å King King King King Hunters Hunters Flip Flip Flipping Flipping Hunt Intl Hunters Mexico Mexico Food Food Food Truck Race Food Truck Race Vegas Chef Restaurant: Im. 2019 BET Awards: Å “All About Benj.” 2 Fast “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” (2006) ››› “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) “Rambo Part II” ›‡ “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage. ››› “Under Siege” (1992) Last Man Last Man Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People (N) Swamp People: Swamp People

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NASCAR Race Classic (N) Å WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) Å NASCAR Race Home Run Derby UFC Archival SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank American Idol (In Stereo) Å News Secre Bensin Carbon NCIS: Los Angeles SEAL Team Å 48 Hours (In Stereo) News World’s Big Bang Big Bang LEGO Masters 9-1-1 “Fools” News Mod Fam 24 Hours-Hell 12 News Larry ››› “Trolls” (2016, Children’s) Å Saturday Night Live News SNL Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Dooney & Bourke LOGO by Lori Cuddl Duds: Layers Dooney & Bourke (N) (Live) Å Lawrence Welk A Place Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Blue Song of Mountains Sacred Wonder Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) POV “The Rescue List” Å Unwine’d CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Race-Whte Hse Royal Dynasty MSNBC Live Å All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Secret Secret Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Greg Gutfeld Watters’ World Å “Harry Potter” ›››‡ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) “Harry-Phoenix” “Batman v Sup” ››‡ “Justice League” (2017, Action) Ben Afﬂeck. ›› “Suicide Squad” (2016) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Miracle ›› “London Has Fallen” (2016, Action) Live PD (In Stereo) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 03.08.19” (In Stereo) Å ›› “The Expendables 3” (2014, Action) Sylvester Stallone. ››‡ “Red 2” (2013, Action) Bruce Willis. Ofﬁce ››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005) Owen Wilson. ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010) Adam Sandler. Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws Å Say Yes: ATL Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta (In Stereo) Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Secret Life-Zoo The Zoo: Bronx-Sized (N) (In Stereo) The Zoo: Bronx-Sized (N) (In Stereo) ››› “Despicable Me 2” (2013, Children’s) Å The BFG ››› “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011) Å Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Four Musket.” ›››› “A Letter to Three Wives” (1949) ›››‡ “People Will Talk” (1951) Å “In the Key of Love” (2019, Romance) “Just My Type” (2020) Premiere. Å “Sweetest Heart” “Perfect Mother” “A Mother Knows Worst” (2020) Å “My Mom’s Darkest Secrets” (2020) Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Nate and Jeremiah: Nate and Jeremiah: Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners ››› “Barbershop: The Next Cut” (2016) “Seven Pounds” ››‡ “Stomp the Yard” (2007, Drama) John ››› “21 Jump Street” (2012) Jonah Hill. ››‡ “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” (2017, Action) “Rocky II” (1979) ››› “Rocky III” (1982, Drama) Sylvester Stallone. ›› “Rocky IV” (1985, Drama) “Tammy” (2014) ›‡ “Tammy” (2014, Comedy) › “Coyote Ugly” (2000) Piper Perabo. Å Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens (N) The UnXplained (N) Ancient Aliens

Copa America Centenario Soccer Å Soccer Å ESPN Original Documentaries ESPN Original Documentaries SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos American Idol “309 (Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment)” News NCIS: LA 60 Minutes (N) Å God Friended Me NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New Orleans News Elmntry Last Man Out Simpson Duncan Burgers Fam Guy News America This Week ROH Little Big Shots (N) The Wall (In Stereo) Zoey’s-Playlist Good Girls (N) News Greta Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Married Married FITNATION Slimline Dyson Cleaning (N) Susan Graver Style Easy Solutions Oil Cosmetics Fake or Fortune? Call the Midwife (N) Garth Brooks: The Library of Congress: Austin City Limits Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2: (In Stereo) Å Call the Midwife (N) CNN Newsroom CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Royal Dynasty Race-Whte Hse Kasie DC (N) Å MSNBC Special MSNBC Special Dateline Extra Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Å Fox News Sunday Life, Liberty Revolution Watters’ World Å Life, Liberty Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam “Suicide Squad” ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot. Å (DVS) “Wonder Woman” ›› “The Break-Up” ›› “The Break-Up” ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) Chris Pratt. “300-Empire” ›› “Transporter 3” ›› “White House Down” (2013, Action) Channing Tatum. Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Wedding ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010, Comedy) Adam Sandler. “Talladega Nights: Ricky Bobby” Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid (N) (In Stereo) Å Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (N) Sister Wives (N) 90 Day Fiancé The Aquarium The Aquarium (N) The Aquarium North Woods Law: Uncuffed (In Stereo) “Despicable Me 2” (2013) ›››‡ “Back to the Future” (1985, Comedy) Michael J. Fox. Future II Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Heart-Hunter” ›››› “Citizen Kane” (1941, Drama) ›››› “The Pride of the Yankees” (1942) “Just My Type” Calls the Heart When Hope Calls Golden Golden Golden Golden “Mother Knows” “Remember Me, Mommy?” (2020) Å “A Mother Betrayed” (2015, Suspense) Home Town Å Extreme Makeover House House 100 Day Dream Home Town Å Tournament Buddy vs. Duff Å Buddy vs. Duff Å Beat Beat Beat Beat “Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Marriage Counselor” ›› “Seven Pounds” (2008) Will Smith. Harry ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) Daniel Radcliffe. “Harry-Phoenix” The Walking Dead The Walking Dead The Walking Dead Talking Dead Å The Walking Dead Sandlot ››‡ “The Replacements” (2000) Keanu Reeves. ››› “Troy” (2004, Adventure) Brad Pitt. The World Wars: The World Wars: (In Stereo) (Part 2 of 3) Å

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AUCTION SALES

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS

CARWILE Legal Notice AUCTIONS INC DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CROWD RESTRICTIONS THIS WILL BE A REAL ESTATE ONLY AUCTION REAL ESTATE OF EVERETT L. REBICK 1407 PAGE RD., POWHATAN, VA. 23139 Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m.

CANCELED: US Route 60 Corridor Study Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nelson and Powhatan Counties Public meetings canceled; please note alternate opportunity to participate

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2865 B Rocky Oak Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $995/month 6116 Autumn Bluff Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bath Open Floor Plan, Just Renovated $850/month 2048 Urbine Road Powhatan, VA 23139 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $1,350/month 3821 Howell Road Powhatan, VA 23139 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $995/month 2606 Huguenot Springs Road Midlothian, VA 23113 (Powhatan County) 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $1100/month 2518 B Georges Road Powhatan, VA 23139 2 bedrooms, 1 bath (2nd Floor Apartment) $795/month 941 and 943 Anderson Highway Cumberland, VA 23040 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $895/month (Brand New Duplex) 3290 Maidens Road Powhatan, VA 23139 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Full Basement $1300/month

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PLEASE NOTE: For public health and safety, VDOT has canceled the citizen information meetings on the Route 60 Corridor Study, originally scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 26 at the Buckingham Agricultural Center and Wednesday, April 1 at Powhatan Middle School. Information that was to be shared at the meetings and a virtual public comment opportunity will be available from March 26-April 11. Beginning March 26, a presentation will be available at http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/route-60-corridor.asp and http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/lynchburg/route-60-corridor.asp. Comments will be accepted through April 11 by contacting Darrel Johnson, project manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad St., Richmond VA, 23219. (804) 371-8868, 800-367-7623 or TDD/TTY 711 or by email to Darrel.Johnson@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Please reference “US Route 60 Corridor Study” in the subject line. Anyone requiring a print copy of the presentation can contact the project manager listed above. Find out about the draft recommendations for potential corridor improvements along the 103-mile Route 60 Corridor through Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nelson and Powhatan counties that will enhance safety and capacity along the corridor while balancing the needs of economic development and access management. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the telephone number listed above.

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 2560 Glenridge Court, Powhatan, VA 23139 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated June 16, 2015, and recorded in Deed Book 870, Page 526 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for Powhatan, VA, securing a loan which was originally $267,500.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Circuit Court, located at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 on: April 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging, lying and being in Huguenot District, Powhatan County, Virginia, designated as Lot 19 containing 2.00 acres, more or less, as shown on subdivision plat entitled "Glenbrooke, Section A, Huguenot District, Powhatan County, Virginia,", prepared by Woodrow K. Cofer, Inc., Certified Land Surveyor, dated July 7, 1994, and recorded July 21, 1994, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Powhatan County, Virginia, in Plat Cabinet E, Slide 138, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property conveyed, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold "AS IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required at time of sale, in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $465.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

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