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April 22, 2020

Supervisors discuss paring down budget By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors acknowledged last week that budgeting for the foreseeable future is going to be a matter of watching revenues like a hawk and being just as vigilant about reducing expenditures. During a special workshop held on Thursday, April 16, the board discussed the need to completely reconsider the county’s fiscal year 2021 operating budget in light of the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

As one board member put it, the budget process has completely changed from what it was a few months ago when they were looking at a balanced budget with the luxury of considering new positions and capital projects. Now, the next few months especially will be about watching the county’s revenue streams – especially state and local – and moving forward only on essential needs. The supervisors also seem committed to hold off on adopting the budget for as long as possible – with the exception of the school portion that has to be approved in May – with the reasoning that the more time they have to gather

good data, the more informed their choices will be. Bret Schardein, interim county administrator, gave a presentation to the board that looked at some of the scenarios and challenges staff has already identified. One of the key areas he focused on was the FY 2021 revenues from local real estate tax collection. “This is our best guess at some of these numbers right now. They do seem to change daily or weekly as we get more information, but as of today, these are the scenarios we are looking at,” Schardein said to preface his presentation. He emphasized that the board has un-

til the end of June to adopt its budget and that “every single week that goes by we know more than we did the week before, both about this emergency and our financial situation in it.”

Real estate taxes The first half of real estate taxes in Powhatan are due on June 5, and when preparing the budget in the past, the county usually estimates it will have a collection rate of 97 percent or better. However, one of the big worries surrounding the pandemic is that as busisee SUPERVISORS, pg. 6

School board mulls lost revenues, ways to make cuts By Laura McFarland Editor

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Jenny Hammond and her children Zack and Gabby moved into Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan’s 14th house the first weekend in April.

Hammond family feels right at home in 14th Habitat house By Laura McFarland Editor

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POWHATAN – Jenny Hammond put in hundreds of hours of sweat equity over countless nights and weekends on

the house, but it wasn’t until someone handed her the key to the front door that it really sunk in – she was about to be a homeowner. “When they give you keys to somesee HABITAT, pg. 8

FY 2020 The two areas where the FY 2020 budget revenues may potentially be impacted are with the county’s sales tax and other local revenues, Johns said. Sales tax represents 9.7 percent of the total budget. “In regard to sales tax, we have not yet seen any

impact to sales tax, and I do not anticipate seeing any until the May, June, July, and August period. We accrue two months of sales tax, so July and August sales tax will be accrued to FY 20. How much it will be impacted is anybody’s guess,” he said. Staff intends to update the board each month moving forward with revenue figures, so as he starts to notice an impact, Johns said, he will let the board know. In the area of local other revenues, which encompasses areas such as student fees, summer school, tuitions, and facility rentals, the division does not anticipate collecting any more for the rest of the school year, Johns said. The division has collected about 75 see SCHOOL, pg. 4

Tiller keeps moving forward By Laura McFarland Editor

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POWHATAN – Powhatan County Public Schools is preparing for the worst and hoping for the best as it tries to gather more information to help make sound budget decisions moving forward. During a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, April 14, school board members received an update on both the current status of the fiscal year (FY) 2020 operating budget and projections being made for the FY 2021 budget they need to adopt in May. The closure of schools and the economic impact as a result of COVID-19 will affect both FY 2020 and FY 2021, said Larry Johns, assistant superintendent for finance and business operations. While it is too early to de-

termine the full extent of the impact, staff is being proactive about determining what actions may be necessary as revenues decline. Staff and the school board will be able to make better informed decisions as more information comes in over the next few weeks, but there are already areas staff knows are likely to be impacted, and using what they know, they can begin to formulate plans, he said.

POWHATAN – As Eli Tiller neared the end, he could hear the cheers of the people spread out on either side of Jeter Road. Cheers of “Let’s go Eli!” and excited yells got even louder in the last few seconds. For a moment, it looked like he would head into his driveway out of habit. But in the final seconds, he veered back on course, and with a last pump of his legs on his adaptive bike, he crossed the finish line – a role of toilet paper held by two friends on either side of the street. “It was amazing,” Eli, 20, said of the moment on Sunday, April 5 that he finished his cumulative 54.1-mile triathlon. This was a moment Eli had been

working toward since Feb. 19, when he began his latest cumulative adaptive triathlon. Over the last several months, Eli has been walking, riding, and swimming his way closer to a virtual finish line. Eli has physical and intellectual disabilities from an accident he had when he was 3 years old. He fell from a window in his family’s house in Powhatan and suffered a traumatic brain injury, his dad, John Tiller, said. Last June, Eli started doing virtual races as a way to bring some of the motivation he has when he does physical therapy into the home setting, his mom, Tricia Tiller said. “This was a good way to get him more independent with wantPHOTO COURTESY OF TILLER FAMILY ing to do this kind of exercise,” she Eli Tiller of Powhatan is shown with the medal said. he earned for completing a cumulative 54.1-mile And it has worked – to date Eli see TILLER, pg. 8

triathlon.

Families share their porch time

Porches of Powhatan feature series

Photos by Anjie Kay

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Welcome back to the Porches of Powhatan. In a world where life usually seems to be going a mile minute, porch time is a world of its own. And at a time when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way Americans live and interact, that time has never been more important.

Beginning with the April 15 edition of the Powhatan Today, we introduced our readers to a new feature series called the Porches of Powhatan. Inspired by freelance photographer Anjie Kay’s portraits of local families, the series by Laura McFarland offers snapshots of Powhatan families doing the best they can to live their daily lives in extraordinary times. Last week, you met a passionate volunteer who is driven to help others, a first resee PORCHES, pg. 3

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OBITUARIES BARBARA BOOKER Barbara Ann Booker, 88, born and raised in Powhatan, of Charlottesville, passed away in Roanoke on Monday, April 13, 2020. She is survived by four cousins, Faye Daley, Sarah Eck, Martha Brancazio and James Hawkes. Barbara was a retired teacher and a librarian with Virginia Public Schools. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

LAURA WEATHERFORD Laura Jane Smith Weatherford, 86, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E. Weatherford Sr.; parents, Ira James Smith Sr. and Ada May Howell Smith; son, James Weatherford Jr. (Rae); and siblings, Nellie May Smith, Ruby Ellis (Jacob), Ira

“Buck” Smith Jr. (Mildred), Thelma “Tootsie” Williamson (Cleve), Alice Wright (LinStutts WEATHERFORD don) (Odell) and Ernest Smith (Vivian). Laura is survived by her children, Roy White, Carolyn White Greene (Floyd), Donald Weatherford, Kenneth Weatherford and Brian Weatherford (Nancy); grandchildren, Stephanie Greene Hussey (Thomas), Chad Greene, James Weatherford III, Tyler Weatherford, Jacob Weatherford (Kasey Bradner), Brandi Weatherford, Donnie Weatherford and DJ Weatherford; four great-grandchildren, Liora Hussey, Garrett Hussey, Maria Weatherford and Gunnar Kent Weatherford; sisters, Lois Albritton (Calvin) Pace (Floyd) and Barbara Melton (Rudy); and numerous nephews and nieces. Early

in her secretarial career, Laura worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, and she later retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where her organizational skills and strong work ethic shone through. People were attracted to her kind nature and loving spirit, even to the point that passersby would strike up friendly conversations with her. Family was her priority, and she generously lavished them with love and compliments. She will be missed by all who experienced the blessing of spending time with this lovely lady. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date, to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Operation Smile so that others might have smiles as beautiful as hers: Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, www.OperationSmile.org.

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.

Wednesday, April 22

Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department is trying to make sheltering in place a little easier for local families by parading their rigs through local neighborhoods in their district. On April 22, members will be in Genito West and Turkey Ridge Drive around 5:30 p.m. and then drive to Timber Trace subdivision closer to 6:15 p.m. Members will keep the station’s Facebook page updated when they are on the way. They ask that residents maintain social distancing rules but come out and say hello. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Powhatan County Public Library will be closed to the public until further notice. 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. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net. Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on

COVID-19 virus, Passion Community Church’s “Do Good” ministry is opening a food pantry at the Powhatan Campus to support local families. It began accepting donations on April 20. Operating hours during the COVID-19 Event (for both donations and pick-up) will be: 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The food pantry will currently be open through June 14 but the date is subject to change. suggested items for donation: rice (especially whole grain), oatmeal, pasta (especially whole grain), diced tomatoes, jar or canned pasta sauce, canned vegetables, cooking oils (such as olive oil or canola oil), canned tuna or salmon, canned chicken or other meats, canned beans, dried beans, canned soups and stews, peanut butter, nuts, canned chili, trail mix, and non refrigerated juices. Donations NOT accepted: personal care items, junk food or sodas, items that require refrigeration, and perishables such as breads.

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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 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. On Mondays, registration for new patients is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. For more information, contact 804-5985637.

Thursday, April 23

In response to the economic and social impact of the

Virginia Career Works is offering virtual, call-in workshops through the Virginia Career Connect program. Sessions will be held at 3 p.m. every Thursday and 11 a.m. every Tuesday. The call in number is 1-978-990-5000, access code 335922. Learn about careers in healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, professional services, see CALENDAR, pg. 4

CRIME R E P O RT Arrests • One male was charged on April 8 with two counts of shoplifting/ concealment (Felony). • One male was charged on April 13 with stolen property with intent to sell (F) and grand larceny (F). OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS

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Visitors may enjoy nature in the Pollinator Garden located in FIghting Creek Park. Below is the Historic Garden behind the courthouse.

Experience Earth Week in Powhatan gardens Contributed Report Nature is moving on even as we are confined at home and separated from others. But this week is Earth Week and being outside, even by yourself, is a wonderful way to watch nature at its best! The male hummingbirds have shown up and are feeding on those trumpet-shaped blooms and searching for just the right nesting spots to tempt the females who will come in later. The bumble and mason bees are zooming from flower to flower then laying their eggs. And butterflies are now everywhere! The Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners have developed three gardens in Powhatan for the community to enjoy, and, if you follow the distancing rule, they are a great way for you to enjoy Earth Week, and especially Earth Day, which is on Wednesday, April 22. Directly behind the Powhatan County Courthouse is the Historic Garden, which contains plants used in the 19th century in home gardens in Powhatan. The Native Plant Trail in Fighting Creek Park runs from Powhatan County Public Library and continues up to the children’s playground. Native plants normally found in the woods in Powhatan are labeled as well as listed

on PlantsMap.com so that you can find out more about them. Also in the park, the Pollinator Garden sits across from the sports fields above the playground. There you will find it full of pollinators and the plants that attract and feed them. Powhatan Cooperative Extension’s vegetable gardens are gearing up for plantings this spring both at the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA and directly behind the Extension Office next to the Clothes Closet. These gardens provide food for the community and will continue to do so this year with some different methods to get educational information out, through videos on YouTube and Facebook. Take some time out for enjoying what nature offers this week and every week! Use our gardens, relax, and stay safe. For more information about the Powhatan Extension office contact 804-5985640 or check them out at https://powhatan.ext.vt. edu/, on Facebook @ VCEPowhatan, or the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners at www.gpmga.org.

Free Clinic of Powhatan offers safe pandemic grocery shopping tips Contributed Report Even in a pandemic we go to the grocery store. We may not go as often, but shopping is an ever present opportunity for con-

tracting COVID-19. So, the Free Clinc of Powhatan offers guidelines on shopping safely.

Wear a face covering As there is growing

Hi everyone, It’s me again Spud. I have started my treatments for the heartworms that I have, but I still have a ways to go. I would really love a quiet, peaceful, and loving home to recover in. I have already been neutered, and brought up to date on shots. Only thing is I need a patient owner who will work with my social skills when it comes to other dogs. It’s not that I don’t like them, It’s just I don’t know what to think of them. If you would like to meet me please contact the staff and they will be happy to assist you 804-598-5672. I look forward to hearing from you. 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 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

evidence that people can shed the virus before they are showing symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that people wear cloth face coverings out in public. The masks are not so much to protect you as to protect other people from you, in case you are infected. There are several designs readily available via the internet including the CDC’s site. They take little fabric and are not hard to sew. A key feature of each mask design is they use several layers of fabric. Layered cloth from old t-shirts make comfortable masks. When removing the mask, take it off at your ears. Don’t pull it off from the front where droplets are likely to be.

Limit your trips COVID-19 spreads by respiratory droplets. We are exposed to respiratory droplets when we are around other people. The best plan for shopping safely is to avoid crowds by shopping early or late and doing it quickly. Use a list so you can move around the store quickly. Most stores will share

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when they get shipments of items so you can plan the most advantageous time to go. Go alone: When families have been quarantined a trip to the store sounds like a great idea to get out of the house. The wise go alone. Do the math. If there are three people in the store from the same family, then they have tripled their risk of getting infected and bringing the virus home.

Sanitize carts and hands Once inside the store, take a few minutes to clean the handles of the cart or basket. Most stores have wipes available for customers to use. But don’t

leave it up to the store, take your own. If you are low on disinfecting wipes, use dish detergent and paper towels pre-moistened at home and carried in a plastic bag. Remember to avoid touching your face while you are in the store, until you can sanitize your hands again. Leave the cell phones in the car. Using the phone after you have touched something in the store means the phone is contaminated. Using the phone also brings your hands to your face and makes it more likely you can pass the virus to yourself.

lip and roll it back off the hand so it ends up turning inside out. If you touch your skin with a gloved hand, the skin is contaminated where it was touched. For the remaining glove, reach inside the glove with the now glovefree hand and pull the remaining hand out of the glove. If the non-gloved hand touches any part of the outside of the glove, then the hand is contaminated and needs to be washed. It really is easier not to wear the gloves and practice good hand hygiene as described above.

Skip the gloves

Regardless of whether we pay by cash or credit, we need to sanitize our hands (and credit cards) after the transaction. Give the cashiers some space. Thanking them for being on the front line is always appreciated. The main danger in grocery shopping is not food but the people we encounter. If we wear a mask, go alone preferably early or late, have a list, and practice good hand cleansing, we reduce our opportunity for getting infected.

Don’t be fooled that gloves are the key to staying virus free. Once a gloved hand touches something it is contaminated. A better approach is to leave the gloves at home and wash or sanitize our hands before entering the store, after leaving, and once again when we get home. For those who do choose to wear them, be sure to remove them properly. Grab the first glove on the outside at the

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sponders’ family trying to turn a bad situation into a learning opportunity, and a professional couple balancing home and work. They talked about their hopes and fears, their triumphs and challenges, and how they feel completely isolated in many ways while also experiencing family togetherness like never before. While “porch time” isn’t the same for all of them, they all agreed they have come to fully appreciate the value of their relationships and the time they are spending together. This week, several more local families agreed to share their stories, which are simultaneously unique and ordinary. So once again, we invite you to come spend a little time with some of your neighbors and take a look at a worldwide pandemic through the lens of the Powhatan experience.

tephanie Maybee of Powhatan is storing up her hugs. For a sociable person who enjoys networking, Stephanie has felt the pinch of social distancing. The co-owner of 360 Sheds and Metal Buildings in Amelia is still working, as is her husband Rick, but because business has slowed and they have reduced their hours, they are taking turns being at work. That means there are few days they are off together. From a business standpoint, Stephanie said she is feeling what many small business owners are feeling – a constant swing between trying to reassure themselves

Valerie Sikes

o matter what, last week was going to be difficult for Valerie Sikes of Powhatan. April 14 marked exactly one year since Valerie and her husband, Mike, lost their daughter, Rachel Mounayar, who

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was 37 when she passed away in her sleep in Virginia Beach, where she had gone for a concert with friends. Rachel, despite having several health problems of her own, had moved back home eight years ago to help her

that everything is going to be OK and fear that the sky is falling in. “And it is not just one day to the next, it is every 25 minutes or so,” she said. Still, she is trying to remain optimistic and said that is largely possible because of her belief in Powhatan as a community. She said she has loved watching on social media as people help promote local businesses and share the information or requests of their friends and neighbors. “The collective soul gets over it faster. I think in Powhatan we are going to remember how important this community is and keep on supporting it,” she said. At 59, Stephanie said she

mother, who was diagnosed in 2013 with lupus. In addition to helping her at home, Valerie said her daughter motivated her to get out of the house. “She had been a godsend. Without her here, it has been very hard. I don’t have the motivation that I had with her because we were so close. She would come get me up and say ‘we’re going to water aerobics,’ and I would do the same for her,” Valerie said. A few months after Rachel died, her family planted a peach tree given to them by a friend, Anjie Kay. The sight of the tree is often a comfort to Valerie when she sits on her back porch or can look out her kitchen window and see it. At some point along the way, Valerie decided to surround the little tree with a rock garden, and she started painting rocks. The pictures end up being whatever comes to her

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in the moment – a deer, a flower, a bumblebee, an ice cream cone, a Bible scripture, a yellow emoji, a ladybug, or a panda bear with a unicorn head, just to name a few. “Sometimes things come to my mind – stuff she liked – that I paint. I am not an artist by any means but I can look at a picture and draw it,” Valerie said. Painting the rocks or writing in her journal while sitting on her back porch has become a favorite pastime for Valerie. She was painting rocks when Anjie snapped the photo of her for the Porches of Powhatan series and enjoying a beautiful day outside. She finds herself on the porch even more now as she self-distances during the pandemic. Mike is an HVAC plumber and is still going to work, but because of Valerie’s compromised immune system, they are taking extra precautions when he comes home. He

decontaminates first thing when he walks through the door, and they are staying on opposite ends of the house. She also always has a can of Lysol at the ready. “I wait until he comes in and goes to the shower. Then I will go ahead and Lysol after he is back in the house. So far everything has been working,” she said, adding she has been conscious of being careful about germs for years because of the lupus. Because of the restrictions of the pandemic, Valerie admits it has been harder than usual. She and Mike still enjoy the porch together, but at this time of year, the Sikes’ back porch and deck would usually be a gathering place for many of their friends when the weather is nice. There would be plenty of laughter, eating, and playing games. “It really is rough. My sister see SIKES, pg. 5

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With the recent COVID-19 stay-athome order and social distancing in place, some in the community may feel a bit disconnected and miss their regular social routine. To help fill the void, Powhatan County Public Library staff members are contacting library patrons by phone to offer support and personalized assistance with navigating information. The calls are a way for the library to ensure that patrons who may have limited or no internet access are

aware of resources available to them during this time. Last month, when the library closed to the public to follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) related to social distancing, the PCPL team began to look for ways to continue community outreach in a safe METRO CREATIVE manner. The team agreed that phone calls would be the most effec-

is comfortable in her own skin and the act of staying home when she is not working to keep people safe. She knows how to keep herself busy. But she still misses the interactions she is used to having with friends, customers, and business associates. Most of all, she misses the comfort of giving and receiving hugs from those she cares about. “You can’t hug, especially if it is not in your immediate family. So with a small family like Rick and I, I only get but so many hugs,” she said. “It is hard when you are a social person and networking is important for you. The friendships and relationships

that are important to you and that you have built over time, you know they are there and you know you have allies and friends out there, but it feels different.” When she heard about the porch photos Anjie Kay was taking, Stephanie said her initial inclination was to participate because it seemed like such a communityminded project. Wanting to be creative and have a little fun with the photo, she decided to have Anjie photograph her sitting picnic-style on the porch of one of her sheds. Not a fan of the horror genre herself, she asked Rick for a recommendation of a book about a pandemic, and he suggested “The Stand.” “I don’t need any help with my dreams, they are vivid enough. So Stephen King is off my reading list. That is why I had to ask my husband what is in the book, because there is no way I will read a Stephen King book. It will make for nightmares I don’t need,” she said. Add in a cocktail shaker filled with water, a Festival of the Grape wine glass, and a few other props and she was ready for her close up. “It was more just trying to find a way to be humorous and dry during a time when it is not,” Stephanie said.

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percent of what was budgeted, so he is projecting a loss of $112,828 from those lost fees. On the expenditures side, Johns said he does not expect to see savings until the end of April. Payroll for salaried staff has been posted through March 31, but hourly staff has a cutoff of mid-March. Vendor payments have a 30-day lag time. Some areas where he is expecting potential savings include driver time for field trips and extra time above contract pay; diesel fuel for buses and gasoline for vans; utilities (heating oil, electricity, water); operating supplies until year end; substitute pay, and equipment purchases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have in fact issued some spending restrictions guidance that basically anything that is mission essential we will do, and if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not, then we will consider it and maybe not do it at this time,â&#x20AC;? Johns said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is even though I am concerned about our revenues, there is enough flexibility with our expenditures and these projected decreases that we will offset any lost revenue. So I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a big worry about FY 20 at this point in time.â&#x20AC;?

In planning for the upcoming FY 2021 budget, Johns said there are four areas of concern: sales tax, lottery-funded revenues, state funds, and the county appropriation. With the sales tax, the revenue represents 9.6 percent of the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total revenue budget, or about $4.8 million. Potential losses will be dependent upon the length of business closures and decreases in sales. Lottery-funded revenues represent 3.2 percent of the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total revenues, or $1.6 million. The language regarding the appropriations makes these revenues subject to actual lottery proceeds coming in, so the allocations could be reduced by the state. In the budget that the school board moved forward on March 31, state revenue was listed as $24.1 million based on the budget passed by the General Assembly. This was an increase of just over $1 million. Governor Ralph Northam has already announced he was sending the budget back to the General Assembly with his amendments and legislators will meet on April 22. A new calculation tool is expected to be published

Reaching the Goal 1 Timothy 1:5 â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.â&#x20AC;? Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words to Timothy are both a preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job description and an explanation to the community around â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he ministers the Word to influence and change the community. He swims against the flow around him. His work is not in vain. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thermostat, not a thermometer. The world is in darkness because of sin. Sin corrupts pure hearts, kills consciences and shipwrecks faith. Just look at our society!!! He exposes the darkness of all lies, all immorality, and all false doctrines by boldly proclaiming Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. (Isaiah 55:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:1-4)

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.

before the end of April to help divisions understand how their budgets will be impacted, Johns said. Local county revenues represent 48.4 percent, or more than $24.2 million, of the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. Originally, the county appropriation was projected to increase by $904,438 for FY 2021, but the board of supervisors has not adopted or appropriated those funds yet. Johns said he anticipates there could be a decrease, but right not it is too early to tell by how much. Johns also pointed out there are other considerations that are not currently included in the FY 2021 budget projections. Virginia is expected to receive $240 million in federal stimulus funds for K-12 education, but he has no idea how much Powhatanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share might be. The division is currently tracking expenditures related to COVID-19, and Johns expects to receive some reimbursements from FEMA. However, this process takes a long time so these potential funds should not be considered as revenue at this time. In looking at potential adjustments that can be made to reduce expenditures for the FY 2021 budget, there were three main increases to the original budget that were high priority but still optional. The school board had included $759,089 in salary increases. This represented a 2 percent salary increase for all employees and a specific 3 percent increase for bus drivers to make their wages more competitive. The budget originally included an additional $166,748 to cover an in-

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transportation, energy hospitality, and construction.

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The Powhatan Food Pantry is

crease of 4.12 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members and seven stipend increases. The new positions were for a school counselor, a special education teacher, a library assistant and an intervention assistant. The special education teacher is a standards of quality (SOQ) position and has to remain in the budget. There was also $354,063 in line item increases. Anything beyond these items would mean reducing positions, salaries and/ or benefits in the budget, Johns said. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said the Virginia Department of Education was still working on the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revisions at the meeting time. Because of the timing, the division would only receive the calculation tool for state revenues after the General Assembly meets again. Based on what he has heard, rebenchmarking of SOQ positions is still in the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, which represents a large part of the increase Powhatan had received from the state. The only comments from the board regarding the budget were from Kim Hymel, who represents District 5, and Susan Smith, District 2, who both asked that the board keep the behavior intervention assistant position for Powhatan Middle School, which many staff and parents feel will â&#x20AC;&#x153;bring continuity to the middle school for behavior issues.â&#x20AC;? Jones said that staff recognizes the importance of the position and had already discussed possibly reprioritizing and reallocating an existing intervention assistant position to cover those duties if the 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.

board cannot spend the money to add the position.

Board of supervisors On Thursday, April 16, Jones gave a similar update to the board of supervisors at its meeting. He also shared updates he had learned that day from the state. Jones said he had learned that the school division was expecting to receive about $200,000 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27. The law provides funding and flexibilities for states to respond to the COVID-19 emergency in K-12 schools. Jones said the funding will reimburse the division for some of its purchases related to distance learning, including hotspots and web cameras they recently purchased. Jones reiterated that the division will not receive a calculation tool from the state until after the General Assembly convenes again. However, the division was presented with a summary document that suggests Powhatan may receive somewhere between $450,000 and $500,000 less than the current state dollars in the General Assemblyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are certainly thankful that it is not more, but certainly that will result in us making some reductions in our budget. We have begun looking at that and working on the process even well ahead of this,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. Supervisor Bill Cox, who represents District 4, told Jones that speaking only for himself, he would not support the $904,000

increase from the county that the school board was originally anticipating. His priorities in building the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget will be on spending as little money as possible, building as big of a cash contingency fund as possible to give the county some level of financial flexibility, and looking at the budget anywhere from monthly to quarterly moving forward. Cox added that not only was he looking for the schools to cut the increases in salary, FTEs, and line items, â&#x20AC;&#x153;what we really need is for you to take a look at your budget and look at a way to reduce the transfer the county makes to the schools of 2021 versus 2020. In other words, the 2021 transfer would be less than the 2020 transfer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are really painful things to talk about, but we are in painful times, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anybody expects to get out of the year of the pandemic without some pain,â&#x20AC;? Cox said. Chairman David Williams added he will be trying to be very conservative and he will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;looking at where I can save dollars to have them available to meet the unknown challenge that we know is out there.â&#x20AC;? Jones said the school staff and school board understands these are uncertain times and they are prepared to do their part in looking for ways to make reductions. In addition to the new spending Cox suggested cutting, Larry Nordvig, District 2, encouraged the school board to look at total positions, salaries, and benefits and whether reductions are possible.

com.

All Powhatan County NAACP meetings and museum meetings have been canceled until further notice. 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 see CALENDAR pg. 7

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

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

Church

Isaiah 58:12

2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

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

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

www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

598-4970

598-8844

Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627) 2/10th of a mile north of Rt. 13

Rev. Robert Barnes

Powhatan United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA

804-403-3963 Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Patrick Conner, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 am - 11 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:10 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:10 am 598-7159 Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd. Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard

Providence Presbyterian Church

Living As Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors

Worship: 8:30 Just oďŹ&#x20AC; Rt. 13 in the Village 1 . &. 11 a.m. Sunday School: Sun 598-4438 ol: 9: 9:45 .a.m. 2253 Rosson Rd.

www.powhatanumc.us

Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)

Advertise in Church Directory.

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

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

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

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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Decker family

Porches of Powhatan feature series

Photos by Anjie Kay

Valerie Sikes poses next to the peach tree photographer Anjie Kay gave the family in memory of her daughter, who died last year.

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calls me a lot. My son calls. Somebody calls every day to see how I am doing. It is hard that I don’t see everybody else because we have been staying in isolation,” she said. On April 14, a small group of family members held a remembrance for Rachel in the Sikes’ backyard, including lighting Chinese lanterns. Valerie said it was rough leading up to that point because all she wanted was to be surrounded by family, and she was disappointed they couldn’t follow through on their original plans to hold a larger remembrance in Virginia Beach. But when the evening came and they held their small ceremony on a calm and quiet night, it turned out to be a beautiful experience Valerie said she will always remember. “I felt at peace. I felt like something was lifted from me, almost like she grew her wings and flew. I know some people don’t believe that, but that is how it felt for me,” she said.

SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

r. Raymond Decker is playing an ugly game of dodgeball, and he is taking every precaution to make sure he doesn’t get hit and unwittingly tag out his family, too. On most days, you can find Raymond at work at Family Practice Associates of Chesterfield dealing with a routine of masks, goggles, face shields, and as much social distancing as you can expect for a doctor seeing patients. When he is not at work, he is on his 25-acre horse and cattle farm in Powhatan with his wife, Jennifer, and children Josh, 15, Paige, 12, and Amanda George, 23, when she comes to visit. Life is intense right now for those in the health care profession. As a doctor, Raymond said it is in his DNA to help take care of people. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t struggle daily with wanting to protect his family if he became exposed and contracted COVID-19. And that doesn’t mean his family doesn’t worry about him because they never know what he is being exposed to when he leaves the house. One night recently, Raymond found his youngest daughter crying. He thought it was because of missed trips and vacations the family planned to be on at this time and tried to console her that this would pass and they would have other opportunities. “She goes, ‘that’s not what I am upset about. What I am upset about is that you are a doctor, you are going to be exposed, and you are old, and I don’t want to lose my daddy.’ It kind of brings it all home. I am 60 years old and I am blessed to have a 12-yearold, and I want to be there for her and watch her get

Above, the Decker family stands on their front porch. The family includes Paige, from left, Josh, Amanda, Jennifer and Raymond. They had a little fun with the second photo, which shows Raymond, a doctor, holding Lysol and hand sanitizer, Jennifer drinking from a bottle of wine, and their children using their phones. The phones have become lifelines for them as they try to stay connected with friends while practicing social distancing at their 25-acre horse and cattle farm in Powhatan.

older. But I also have a job to do that I want to take care of,” he said. Because of the intensity and pressure this part of their life brings to bear, the Decker family has worked to find good outlets for all of them. Josh and Paige are students at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School, and doing their schoolwork with the family’s extremely limited access to internet is a challenge all its own. Josh is missing the spring soccer season but is hoping football season will move forward in the fall. The family set up a special weight room for him in the garage so he can stay focused and in shape. “I am trying to get him to stay physically healthy so that when life begins again and football starts, he is (in condition), and I am trying to get him to safely burn off that energy so I don’t have a 15-year-old

who is irritating everybody in the house.” Paige is very artistic and has taken on all kinds of painting projects, including creating signs along with Jennifer for the 2.5 miles of trails the family has on their property. Jennifer, meanwhile, is busy doing a wonderful job of taking care of the children and all of the animals they have on their farm, her husband said. As families self isolate together, Raymond recognizes there is the potential that it can tear people apart or bring them closer together. He said he feels fortunate that his family has come closer together. When the Deckers agreed to sit for a porch time photo with Anjie Kay, Raymond said he understood her recollections of

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

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

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

(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

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

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

times spent on the porch with loved ones in New Orleans because he is from there as well. They had fun with the photo, with Raymond holding a can of Lysol and hand sanitizer, Jennifer drinking wine out of a bottle, and their children using their phones, which are their lifelines to the world more than ever. The family’s wraparound front porch looks out on a horse pasture, and Raymond said he loves sitting by his wife on their porch swing, enjoying a glass of wine, and just enjoying being in her presence while the stress of the day melts away. “How important is the porch time? The porch time is decompression time. The porch time is when I can stop thinking about COVID-19,” he said.

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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Reaching out in times of isolation

PHOTO BY JOANNA CALLAWAY

Liam Callaway practices social distancing while waiving to the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department as members parade through the Lake Shawnee neighborhood on April 13.

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nesses close and people lose their jobs, they won’t be able to pay their taxes. During the last recession, the county saw a 94 to 95 percent overall collection rate, Schardein said. With that challenge in mind, county staff is considering two budget scenarios based on real estate tax collection. In the first scenario, the county estimates it would receive 100 percent of real estate taxes on escrow accounts, or about 46 percent of the properties. The rest would be calculated at a 94 percent collection rate. Under this scenario, staff would look to cut about $1.7 million from the budget, an overall reduction of 2.96 percent. The more conservative scenario involves a straight 94 percent collection rate across the board and would look to cut about $2.66 million from the FY 2021 proposed budget, or a 4.64 perrcent overall reduction. “That is where we would need to certainly work with you all, because then we are not talking about not doing new things

or adding new things; we are actually going back and going to have to stop certain services or reduce certain services, reduce or eliminate programs. We are talking about actual employees,” Schardein said. Both of these scenarios address the school transfer but not the overall school division budget, he said. The county would have to work with the schools and decide if they would share reductions evenly or have one side absorb more of the reductions. Chairman David Williams, who represents District 1, asked Schardein to look at how other jurisdictions are working with their school systems to meet a target reduction of about 5 percent overall and reach out to Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, to discuss measures that can be taken in Powhatan. While the board did not talk extensively about the real estate tax rate, Schardein did provide the supervisors with a chart that looks at expected revenue for the FY 2021 proposed budget for the different collection percentages using different tax rates. He showed them figures starting at

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tive way to check in with patrons and possibly reach those who may not be aware that the staff is still on duty and available to help, even though the library building is closed. Library administrative coordinator Fran McCreight, who oversees the group making the calls, explained, “Our library patrons are the heart of what we do. Comfort calls are the perfect way to connect with them since we are unable to have our face-toface time together. We want each patron to know that they are thought of and

an 80-cent tax rate and then with each two-cent increase all the way up to an 88-cent tax rate. The board is scheduled to decide at its May 4 budget workshop what real estate tax rate it wants to advertise. Schardein reminded them they can advertise a tax rate and then choose to lower it, but they can’t advertise a lower rate and then raise it.

Reductions Schardein outlined areas county staff has already identified where reductions can be made. The health insurance increases came in less than expected, which accounts for $33,810 in savings. Staff originally proposed $257,815 in new positions or changes to positions, which are off the table now. Both the schools and the county were also considering a 2 percent raise for all employees, and eliminating that garners another $226,995 in savings on the county side. The county had originally considered funding the fire and rescue department’s volunteer recruitment and retention program when its current grant

that we care.” Library staff will be contacting patrons by telephone to check in to offer support and, in some cases, provide a link to services and information that may benefit them during this difficult time. The comfort calls are also a reminder for those who live alone to know that help from a trusted resource is just a phone call away. During a typical call, the staff member will offer to answer questions, and, if the patron has internet access and is interested, tell them about online library services. If a patron is interested in assistance from another

funding ran out, but staff recommended taking that out, along with funds for fire and rescue training. They also would take out third party plan review in the building inspections department.

Capital projects Schardein mentioned four capital projects that staff put on hold pending more direction from the board: purchasing and implementing a new ERP (enterprise resource planning) financial system; renovating the bathrooms in the county administration building; creating an Eastern Convenience Center, and a courthouse parking expansion project. Some of the projects are already funded through a bond package the county financed but moving forward might not be prudent because, beyond the initial project cost, they might lead to operations and personnel increases, he said. The board had a discussion about evaluating the projects and whether they should be delayed or replaced altogether. Williams asked staff to take an-

county department or community resource, PCPL staff will work to connect them. “We are so happy that we have the ability to offer this service to our friends and neighbors in the community,” said library director Whitney Berriman. “It’s a great way for us to stay connected to those who enjoy visiting the library on a regular basis. Chatting with a friendly librarian will hopefully be a bright spot in their day,” Berriman added. For details or assistance, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.

other look at the projects and bring back more information on the pros and cons of moving forward with each of them to help the members make a better decision. Schardein said there are several projects that staff plans to proceed on, including renovating the Skaggs Road building to move all county staff out of rented offices; a continued partial renovation of the gym at the Pocahontas Landmark Center; security upgrades in the social services department and the commonwealth’s attorney’s office; Village street signs (already partially complete), and the aces backstop (safety issue). Schardein also provided a long list of capital projects staff is recommending be moved out to future years.

FY 2020 While the bulk of the presentation focused on next year’s budget, Schardein said staff feels the county will be OK through the end of the current year’s budget. see SUPERVISORS, pg. 7

Let’s Make Each Day Earth Day!

With Powhatan’s Earth Day Celebration cancelled this year, try some of these green activities at home! • Plant native, perennial plants and trees • Keep track of encounters with nature: Download the iNaturalist app to ID different species of bugs, wildlife, etc. • Pump out septic tanks every 4-5 years so the groundwater won’t get polluted! • REDUCE: Pick a single-use product and trade it out for a reusable item—plastic water bottles, paper coffee cups, etc. • REUSE: Borrow books from a library, or buy used books; shop for clothing at Powhatan Clothes Closet or Goodwill • RECYCLE: lots of options at Powhatan Convenience Center - cardboard, plastics, etc. • Discover the birds in your backyard, or garden, using https://ebird.org/home • Start a compost heap at home • Kids Activities: bird feeders from pinecones; recyclable materials to build & design; recycled art magnets; ride a bike, jump rope! • Worm Composting • Plant a garden: containers, raised beds • Pick up litter—clean up your community!

Message brought to you by:

2020 Powhatan Earth Day Coalition in recognition of

Earth Day, April 22

Woman’s Club of Powhatan County, Inc.

What pastime or activity are you most looking forward to returning to when self distancing ends? E-mail answers to editor@powhatantoday.com or share them on the Powhatan Today’s Facebook page.

April 22, 2020

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It’s not the same, but it’s better than nothing By Laura McFarland Editor

love a good coincidence. Almost exactly a year ago, I found myself writing a column about a newfound passion I had been enjoying for awhile – board games. After a hiatus from any kind of board games for many years, I had discovered that today’s world of board games was far more diverse and sophisticated than the simple family games of the past, such as Monopoly, Uno, Trouble, and Dominoes. In the column, I talked about discovering a new group of friends and acquaintances with a shared interest in exploring new types of games and pitting our skills against others. I found then, and continue to find, that the board gamers I have met are an incredibly welcoming lot who absolutely love to introduce players to new games. I’m still not super competitive, but I do enjoy the challenge of trying to master a new game as quickly as possible. And I have found that the more games I play the easier it becomes to grasp the rules of different games as I build a better foundation of knowledge and understanding of how they work. Fast forward to today, when I have not attended a board game event in several weeks as a result of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Even before Governor

Ralph Northam issued his stay-at-home order, I was seeing many board game enthusiasts voluntarily canceling even small events. Board games are highly interactive, so the likelihood you could share unwanted germs was an obvious risk. I applaud those who recognized this risk early and made wise decisions to hold off on meeting. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss it like crazy – meeting new people, trying games for the first time, and just generally interacting with other human beings at a distance less than 6 feet. I know everyone has things they are missing right now – friends, families, classes, hobby groups, sports teams, work, and so much more. About three weeks ago, a fellow gamer told me about www.boardgamearena.com, a website where people can play board games online for free (although there are some games offered under a paid premium membership). I was skeptical since I know how elaborate and detailed some of the board games I have played are, but I tried it out and have been not only pleasantly surprised but thrilled. In the past three weeks, I have played board games with a friend down the street, another in Fredericksburg, and my mom and sister in Texas. Each time, we videochatted on the phone while we played the game on our computers and had a great time connecting even if we couldn’t leave our homes. I have tried old favorites and learned several new games that I look forward to trying

Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

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

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Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Ongoing

Friday, April 24

Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department is trying to make sheltering in place a little easier for local families by parading their rigs through local neighborhoods in their district. Firefighters and EMTs will parade through some neighborhoods with lights on but no sirens. Due to social distancing guidelines, they will not be making stops in the neighborhoods. They would love to see everybody out and waving when they drive by but ask residents to also follow the social distancing guidelines. The apparatus will leave the station for the below neighborhoods around 6:30 p.m., but the actual time they will be in the neighborhoods will vary. They will announce their arrival in each neighborhood on the station’s Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to share their photos to the group’s page. On April 24, they will visit Aston, Oak Leaf, Sea Sail, and Timberview. On Saturday, April 25, they will visit Spencerwood, Spencerwood West, and Maple Grove.

Saturday, April 25

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

Monday, April 27

A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible

Tuesday, April 28

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.

AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s

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 at: https://learning.

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.

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 804-6980438 or email RAServices. PVA@gmail.com to sign up or to learn more about the program.

With school facilities closed, the registration process for students starting kindergarten this fall at Powhatan County Public Schools will be online. Details and required documents for registration can be found on the Powhatan County Public School website www. powhatan.k12.va.us. Online registration forms will be available on the division and school websites starting April 30. Paper copies will be available upon request. After registering, you will be contacted by school personnel to complete the process, share information and answer any questions. Welcome Class of 2033!

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Families share their porch time: Love it! I moved to Scottville from North Chesterfield last July. The front porches designed by Michael Potter and his associates reminded me of my childhood home in southern Minnesota. One of the first items I purchased was a porch swing. Now I enjoy morning coffee, watching the sun rise, and listening to the rooster and birds. Life is good. And better yet, the sunsets and happy hours with wonderful neighbors are to be cherished. Thank you and keep up your good work. Marlene Culpepper Powhatan County

Graduation too important not to recognize Dear Editor, Is it possible for the students of 2020 Powhatan High School to graduate with a different setup, or does it need permission from the governor? Do we need a petition to Governor Northam? Why couldn't we use the football field, mark off 6 feet over the whole field, or use the stands to space students apart wearing masks to match their gowns (made by local seamstresses)? The parents and family members would remain in their cars and the event would be live-streamed to their phones, just like the county

meeting for the 2nd Amendment. The diploma would be in ABC order on a table to be picked up as they were announced by a speaker. This is a memory for their hard 12 years of work and not a nightmare for the end of school. I grew up here and graduated in 1973, my children graduated here, and my grandchildren. I have a grandson due to graduate this year. This is something I would like considered by the people of Powhatan and governor. Audrey Andrews Powhatan

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has finished five races ranging from a 10K to a 69.1-mile triathlon. The first race Eli completed in ¼-mile increments using his walker in his home because he needs a completely flat surface. The Cinderella race, which was 18.5 miles, is still his favorite, but mainly because he loves all things Disney. After that first race, Eli’s physical therapist worried he was overdoing the walking and recommended diversifying. So in the cumulative long-distances races that followed, Eli varied how he accomplished the mileage. He still walks at home in those ¼-mile increments, which is equivalent to 26 laps inside his house. He uses his adaptive bike, riding 2.25 miles at a stretch with one or both of his parents running beside him. Until the pandemic closed gyms across the state, he would also swim/swim walk for ¾ mile, or 53 laps, in the pool at the Eliza-

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Shown right, Eli Tiller crosses the finish line on April 5 to complete a cumulative 54.1mile triathlon he started in February. He has completed several races and proudly displays the medals he has earned at his home in Powhatan.

beth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA. So far, he has completed races that were 20.8 miles, 69.1 miles, and 51.4 miles using a combination of walking, riding and swimming. The Bunny Hop 10K he did in two 3.1-mile sessions on his bike. “That was probably a lot for my legs, and I honestly don’t plan on doing something as tough as that anytime soon,” Eli said. Each race has a theme, and

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thing, you are like wow, I actually get to move in here,” she said with a laugh. That moment came on March 27 for Hammond, and a little over a week later she and her two teenagers were moving into their new home. Usually there would have been a little more fanfare since the Hammonds are the owners of the 14th home built by Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan. There would have been a dedication ceremony attended by the Hammonds, their family and friends, and volunteers who helped make this dream a reality. But even without the special ceremony, Hammond and her 16-year-old twins Zack and Gabby are settling in and loving the new space they get to call their own. Hammond also has a grown daughter, Moriah, 22, who doesn’t live with them. “As far as the first night we spent there, I think we really just felt like this had been our home forever. We had been there so much it felt comfortable to us. It wasn’t odd feeling to be there. It felt more like this is how I have always dreamed it to be. This is how I have always imagined it would be in the end,” Hammond said. Moving into their new home marks a huge turning point for the trio, who had been living in a rented home for three and a half years that had many of the issues common with older homes and wasn’t the best situation for them. Even in that situation, Hammond, who works as a permit technician in the Powhatan County Building Department, said she thought long and hard before applying to Habitat for Humanity about two and a half years ago. Several people had encouraged her to do so, but part of her thought there were people more deserving or in a worse situation than her.

Eli has loved the medals he earns by completing a race. The 51.4mile race he just completed earned him the “We Go Together Like Bees and Honey” medal, which is already hanging on the trophy wall that is a testament to his never-give-up attitude. John said his son has increased in endurance and speed with each subsequent race. While Eli’s latest race wasn’t his first or even his longest one

What eventually helped her decision was her increased understanding of what Habitat for Humanity is – a hand up, not a hand out. “A lot of people don’t understand that I am not being handed this home. This is not a gift. I have to pay for it. It doesn’t cost as much as a house if I bought it through a real estate agent,” Hammond said. “In order to do that, you have to have a certain credit capacity and have some sort of income. They have guidelines for that. They have certain things you have to really have in order to be a candidate. I am surprised how many people don’t realize the house is not a gift. I would say about 75 percent of the people that I interacted without throughout the job thought I actually wouldn’t be paying the mortgage on it.” When she applied and was accepted, Hammond said she was grateful to be selected and was determined to be a huge part of the process. Roseleen “Spud” Rick, executive director of Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, said Hammond’s rental situation, being a single parent, and having a steady job were all factors in choosing the family. She also has a family member with a medical disorder that may lead to living permanently with Hammond, which was also a consideration when deciding on the layout of the three-bedroom home. Once the family was chosen and the work on the house began, Rick said she has never seen anyone put in so much time on their Habitat house. A homeowner is required to put in 200 hours of sweat equity into the house; Hammond worked more than 600 hours. “She was there on every single work day and she was frequently there during the week doing odd jobs. She was terrific,” Rick said. “I would describe her as

to date, John and his wife invited people to come cheer on their son as he finished it because of his continued perseverance. “The community has always been really supportive of Eli ever since he got hurt when he was 3. This was a big accomplishment for him – something he shouldn’t really be able to do,” John said. “His motivation is to make other people happy. So to have them there when he

extremely committed to being a homeowner, very hardworking, and committed.” Habitat broke ground on the house in August 2019 and worked on it over the winter, which was mild enough to still see progress moving forward. Rick praised Bobby Shortridge Jr., who was the construction supervisor on the project, for the terrific job he did. Hammond had volunteered with Habitat several times throughout her life and has a background in the building industry. She was at the house on a nightly basis doing whatever she could to help move the project along and prepare for the weekends when there were larger volunteer groups. “That is just my nature. I have a very strong work ethic. I knew they needed that kind of help and I was happy to do it, and I understood enough that I was able to,” she said. After the twins turned 16, they would help on Sundays and always worked hard, their mom said. As the project was nearing completion, the nation was becoming increasingly aware of and alarmed by the spread of COVID-19. Hammond said she was concerned things would start to be shut down before her house received its certificate of occupancy. She did what she could to help keep the process moving along so it could be completed as soon as possible, and on March 27, the certificate of occupancy was granted. Now safely ensconced in her new home and looking back at the process, Hammond said she is incredibly grateful to Habitat and everyone who helped make her dream of becoming a homeowner a reality. In addition to Shortridge, she praised all of the volunteers who helped on the project.

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Jenny Hammond and her children Zack and Gabby stand on the porch of their new home, the 14th house built by Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan.

She also pointed out that several businesses were a huge help. The project received a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo Build and donations from numerous companies, including Pella Windows of Richmond, Ferguson Enterprises, Delta Faucet Company, RC Goodwyn & Sons, Beers and White Inc., Ricks Grading & Excavating Inc., Village Building Company, Bon Air Exterior’s Inc, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Venetian Marble Inc., Universal Heating & Air, Jimmy’s Carpet, VAMAC, Sherwin Williams, Layman Brothers Insulation, Eternal Stoneworks, and Patriot Electric. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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did his final leg was amazing. Because of that, he actually biked the fastest 2.25 miles that he has biked in the entire cumulative race he has done.” It was meaningful to have people come out and cheer for him under the circumstances, Tricia added. Everyone maintained social distancing guidelines, but that didn’t dampen the mood. “We really appreciate the love we have gotten from our friends and the community. We appreciate how it motivates Eli and how it has really helped him,” she said. Eli was also thrilled to have his grandparents, Mike and Rosemarie Basinger, there to witness his accomplishment because they hadn’t seen each other since social distancing began. Eli has already started a new race – an 89.5-mile behemoth with the theme “We Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@pow-

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Senior spotlight Ethan Niles leaves as Powhatan boys LAX record holder for most points in single season Staff Reports POWHATAN – He’s been a key part of the major strides that Powhatan boys lacrosse has made since he first joined the team in 2017. Powhatan High School senior Ethan Niles, for whom the 2020 season would’ve been his fourth year as a varsity starter, helped the Indians win 10 games against 5 losses in 2019 for the fifth-year program’s best season to date. Niles was a 2019 Second Team AllRegion Selection as well as a 2020 Preseason All-American Nominee. He leads the team in overall points (goals and assists) and holds not only the record for most points in a season at Powhatan High School, but also the team assists record. Niles will attend Alvernia University in Pennsylvania this fall to study BioMedical Laboratory Science and play NCAA Division III lacrosse for the Golden Wolves. Niles talked about how he first started playing lacrosse, what it was like playing for his teams and how he has responded to his high school senior season being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Powhatan Today: How did you first get into the sport you play during the spring, and how long have you been playing? Ethan Niles: I first started playing when my dad brought home a lacrosse stick and we started playing catch in the yard. I’ve been playing for about 10 years now. PT: What made you enjoy or fall in love with the game? Niles: When I scored my first goal. It was my third game ever playing, and I scored a goal from about 10 yards away from the goal. From that point I knew this is what I wanted to do. PT: What do you feel you brought to the field and to the team that helped you stand out and/or contribute? Niles: I feel I brought energy to the team see NILES, pg. 2B

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Runners take off for the start of the 2019 Powhatan Warrior Run. The 2020 iteration of the race, which this year is raising funds for Mission 22, is taking the form of a virtual race this year due to COVID-19.

Powhatan Warrior Run lives on 3rd annual event embraces new form as virtual race, taking entries until June 10 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – Over the past two years, the Powhatan Warrior Run has quickly become a community staple. People from Powhatan County and elsewhere came out to Powhatan High School’s athletic stadium to carry sandbags over their shoulders up flight of steps, flip tires, crawl across a muddy stretch and overcome various other challenges scattered across the military-style obstacle course, all the while benefiting military causes and personnel through their participation in the 5k race. This year’s race would need a new organizer. Calie Rehme, the race’s founder, graduated from Powhatan High School in 2019 and now attends the United States Naval Academy. Enter Gavin Timmons. The Powhatan High School junior, whose dream it is to serve as an officer in the United States Air Force, wrestles with Calie’s younger brother Hans. During a wrestling tournament, Calie’s dad reached out to Timmons about the role that Calie had held. It would be a good leadership opportunity that could help him towards his dream. “I think it was an amazing opportunity see WARRIOR RUN, pg. 2B

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Powhatan High School junior Gavin Timmons, seen competing in the 2019 Region 4B cross country championships, has taken over as race director for this year’s Powhatan Warrior Run.

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Powhatan High School senior Ethan Niles competes in a 2019 boys lacrosse home game.

Part 2 of the Assistant Coaches series has been moved to the April 29, 2020 edition of the Powhatan Today. Also: C&F BANK’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, which is taking a look back at spectacular plays and game-defining moments made by standout athletes who hail from Powhatan County or play for Powhatan-area schools, will continue to do so through the June 17, 2020, edition of the Powhatan Today. All plays that will be highlighted between now and this summer will have occurred between the 2019 spring season and this most recent 2019-20 winter season. If you have a memorable play you would like to share with us, email the sports editor at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com or call 540-728-0549 between Monday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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W WHO: Jordan Krauss WHAT SHE DID: On May 15, in her Powhatan W

g lacrosse team’s regular season finale against Clover girls H Krauss, then a freshman, held possession of the ball Hill, b behind the opponent’s goal. Her team was down 2-1 and s was looking to make a pass, but with space emerging she in between the goalie and the closest defenders, Krauss’ c coach Laura Camp called out for her to “See it! See it!”

“She had an opportunity for a 1-on-1 because all the girls were clustered on one side,” Camp said. “I’m trying to encourage her to see it – see the opportunity and then take it.” Shifting out of her passing stance, Krauss rolled around and fired the ball into the net, tying the match at 2-2. Powhatan never trailed in that game again, and Krauss went on to tally up six goals in her team’s 19-7 win over Clover Hill. “She’s got such a high field IQ, excellent shot placement,” Camp said of Krauss after the game. “I’m really proud of how she played.”

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Landen Mauck’s first big-game trophy By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – On the opening morning of Spring Gobbler season, 6-year-old Landen Mauck shot and killed his first big-game animal – an Eastern Wild Turkey – on his family’s land off Upper River Way in Powhatan. “We went out there at 6 o’ clock and we heard some gobble up in the trees and they came down. We heard them gobble down there, then my dad pulled them in and we had to watch them for two hours,” Mauck said. He saw the turkey “strutting” and noticed that he had a hen “following right behind him when he was coming towards us.” He saw that the turkey crossed a few times – going up and down, up and down – and that he “puffed up” and “got mad” when he saw the decoys. Using his Hatfield .410 single shot shotgun and Tungsten Super Shot Turkey Loads, Landen got the turkey in the head with one shot. “It was really hard because I was shaking from excitement,” he said. The turkey weighed 20 pounds, making him one of the bigger turkeys Landen had seen, and he had a 10inch beard and 1-inch spurs. Landen had been hunting hard for the past couple years. On Youth Day the weekend before, they heard six gobbles and saw two turkey come to them and tackle their decoys. Landen had shot one turkey, but got him in the wing. He’s been going with his dad Corey since he was less than a year old. “The first time I sat on a stand, I was four months old,” Landen said. “’I’ve been carrying my gun for 1-and-a-half seasons, and I’ve done lots of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO practice at home.” Landen Mauck, pictured at center with his dad Corey, shot and killed his first big-game aniThe first animal that Landen mal, an Eastern Wild Turkey, on his family’s land off Upper River Way in Powhatan. killed was also the first one that the Maucks had taken off of his first big-game trophy, and deer this year because “tur- quite an accomplishment, their property since they pur- he’s going try and get one keys are way harder than deer.” something he’s been working chased it in 2016. “He’s put forth the effort,” hard for and he finally capimore turkey this year. Landen They are planning to mount also feels that he can get one Corey said of his son. “It was talized.”

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that was given to me. It’s something that not every student gets to experience, not every student gets to put together,” Timmons said. “It’s a lot of responsibility, but the impact that the race gets to make is definitely worth it.” When he took the helm, the race was to take place in the same fashion that it did the last two years. He and Calie’s mom, Caryn Rehme, went over the obstacles and drew up the old courses and where the events went. He was preparing to go out and secure sponsorship for the race, as well as talk to places that could lend him obstacles. He also cleared the course with Powhatan High School Athletic Director Tim Llewellyn. And then COVID-19 hit. Global life changed overnight. Schools closed. Sporting events ceased everywhere. The worldwide pandemic made community events like the Warrior Run impossible to hold live in the springtime. At first, Timmons didn’t really know what to think. But then his parents mentioned how they’d seen virtual races before. “That was like the moment where we kind of changed tracks,” Timmons said. “They said . . . ‘Okay, you can do research for virtual races and see what you can put together.’” Through doing so, Timmons has found a way to keep the Powhatan Warrior Run going through its third year, this time as a virtual race. Instead of going to a pre-selected location or course, the participants themselves get to decide where and when they will run the 5k. After they sign up, they will be able to upload five photos or one video of them running, walking or

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Participants work their way through the crawl station, one of the challenges in the 2019 Powhatan Warrior Run’s 5k obstacle course. This year’s virtual race encourages but does not require participants to do extra fitness exercises like pushups, pull-ups or hurdles, and/or compete with obstacles.

biking a 5k distance (indoor or outdoor) to the race submission email (powhatanwarrior5k@gmail.com). The video does not have to include the entire run and should be no longer than 1 minute in length, according to the Powhatan Warrior Run 2020 website. Participation is not restricted to Powhatan County. “Anyone around the world can participate in this amazing opportunity to be active in a time of confinement and isolation, as well as give back to those who have served in the United States’ global fight for freedom and peace,” Timmons said via video. Proceeds from the race will go to Mission 22 (https://www.mission22. com/about), a non-profit organization focused on the fight against veteran suicide. While this year’s iteration will not require submissions of participants doing extra fitness exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and hurdles, Timmons still encourages those exercises in the spirit of

the race’s original format, which utilized the obstacle course. Registration is currently open (https:// www.active.com/powhatan-va/running/ distance-running-races/powhatan-warrior-run-2020), and submissions can be sent between now and June 10. Once all submissions are in, race gifts will be mailed out to all participants after June 10, unless issues related to the pandemic continue to delay manufacturing and delivery times. For Timmons, it’s not been easy putting everything together, having it change and then having to put together almost a completely different race. “But in the end, it’s definitely worth it from a leadership standpoint, from an extracurricular standpoint,” Timmons said, “and even just having some fun challenge that you can do with yourself or your family is definitely worth it.” For more information about the 2020 Powhatan Warrior Run, visit the race website at https://spark.adobe.com/ page/JmmwqZ3w8LEAT/.

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and acted as a catalyst for our offense. I have great vision and awareness on the field, and I was able to help kids score and quarterback the offense. I definitely attribute my knowledge of my game to the extensive amount of YouTube highlights and college games I have watched. PT: What was it like playing with your team or teams in that sport? What were your teammates and coaches like? Niles: The relationships I’ve built playing lacrosse for Powhatan High School and my travel team will last forever. My teammates have always been supportive, and we’ve formed a brothership over the years. My coaches have been stern but fair, and I am grateful for them teaching me how to be a great lacrosse player and a better young man. I’m forever thankful for the support I’ve received by my fellow teammates and coaches. PT: What are your two or three favorite memories from games, practices and/or hanging out with your teammates? Niles: The bus ride home after we beat Thomas Dale for the first time my sophomore year. ... We celebrated that win with music, food and singing. Another great memory is how our team mobbed the field after an OT, sudden defeat win vs. Charlottesville High School. My favorite memory from this year was when we had pizza before a relaxed practice before we went on our hiatus. We knew something about our season was going to charge, so to end the season with smiles was a plus. PT: Are there life lessons or takeaways that go beyond the field that the game helped you to see or realize? Niles: Toughness and perseverance leads to success. In lacrosse, I’ve taken quite a few beatings and gotten my fair share of bruises and broken bones; however, if you fight through the pain and struggle, you often succeed in the end. PT: How tough was it for you to find out there would be no spring season due to the coronavirus pandemic? Niles: It was awful. I was excited to play a final year for Powhatan. I had first started playing when the league was created in Powhatan, and I was expecting a grand finale of a senior season. I’m very upset that I won’t be able to suit up with my brothers again. PT: If you’re playing at the next level, how are you staying in shape, and has losing the spring season given you extra motivation towards your goals? Niles: I’ll be playing Division III lacrosse next year for Alvernia University, a small private school in Pennsylvania. The offseason began the day our spring season was cancelled. To stay in shape I’ve been working out in our home gym and have been going for runs. I’m incredibly motivated to make next season amazing, and all of my sights are set on succeeding at the next level. With the remainder of school being cancelled, I’ve also begun preparing for the academic rigor I will be facing next year. PT: Is there anything else you would like to add? Niles: I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and teachers for supporting me and guiding me throughout my academic and athletic career. I’ll forever be grateful for y’all. I’d like to give credit to the Lord for blessing me with all of the abilities and opportunities I’ve received.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 6:00 PM via electronic communication to consider the following request: Case #20-01-REZC: Berk and Alp LLC (District #2: Powhatan Station/Graceland) requests the amendment of the proffer statement for three parcels (Tax Map Parcels #43-33, 43-33A, and 43-35) zoned Light Industrial (I-1) with proffered conditions and Commerce Center (CC) with proffered conditions (Case #18-01-REZC: Ordinance #O-2018-28). The subject properties are located southwest of the intersection of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) and State Route 671 (County Line Road). The applicant is requesting that Proffered Condition #1 be amended to reference a revised conceptual plan, which shows a new location for a commercial entrance on U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway). The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center and Natural Conservation (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. In accordance with Ordinance #O-2020-06 and Resolution #R-2020-23, members of the Planning Commission may participate by electronic means from a remote location that is not open to the public. All Planning Commission meetings are publicly accessible and interested persons may participate on the day and time specified above. Due to the local emergency declaration, the Village Building Auditorium will not be open, but members of the public are encouraged to provide comments and participate using the following methods: • Submit comments via email to the Planning Commission Secretary (Andrew Pompei) at apompei@powhatanva.gov. The comment period will open on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and will close on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Comments received during that period will be transmitted to the Planning Commission for review prior to the meeting and recorded in the meeting minutes. • Participate remotely by electronic means by joining a webinar at https://zoom.us/j/97298667665 or dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799 then typing in the webinar ID 972 9866 7665. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone (instructions will also be posted at powhatanva. gov/432/Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings). The meeting may be watched live at powhatanva.gov/432/ Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day by appointment only. Copies of staff reports are available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/agendacenter. Please call (804) 598-5621 with any questions.

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As of April 7, American Legion Post 201 in Powhatan hadn’t given up on the possibility of playing American Legion baseball this summer, even though there will be limited to no postseason tournament play. Concerns regarding the ongoing worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of the 2020 American Legion World Series and the eight regional tournaments. According to the Virginia American Legion’s website, as of Sunday, the regular season has not been cancelled,

although Vermont and South Carolina are among the states who will not be playing American Legion Baseball this summer. The following was posted onto Post 201’s Facebook page on April 2: “If there is a way, we intend to play baseball this summer. It all depends on the situation with the restrictions that are on us now. “If the restrictions are lifted as late as June, we have four Legion teams that want to play. However, it depends on a lot of factors such as where we can play...the school fields may be off limits, gathering size limits, etc.”

STUDENT NEWS Powhatan County residents earn degree from WGU The following local residents have earned their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 167,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. Diane Bennett of Powhatan has earned a bachelor of science, business management degree. Regina Wallace of Powhatan has earned a bachelor of science, nursing degree. WGU has recognized 5,617 undergraduate and 4,302 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees since Oct. 2, 2019. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. The average time to graduation for those earning a bachelor’s degree was two years, two months, while the average time to degree for graduate programs was one year, six months. The average age for those who graduated is 38 years old.

Molly Morgan named to Sewanee Dean's List Molly Catherine Morgan of Powhatan has been named to the Dean's List at the University of the South for the Fall 2019 term. To earn a place on Sewanee's Dean's List, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.625 on a 4.0 scale. Morgan is the daughter of Kimberly and Michael T. Morgan. The University of the South, familiarly known as Sewanee, is an independent liberal arts college located on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga. It has been consistently ranked among the top tier of national liberal arts colleges.

Bright named to Dean's List at Miami University Gabbi Bright was named to the Dean's List at Miami University for the 2019 fall semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within their division for first semester 2019-2020 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance. Bright of Moseley is majoring in political science, environmental science.

Frame makes Dean’s List at Shenandoah University Grace Frame of Powhatan is a music education major who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher at Shenandoah University in the Fall 2019 semester. Frame is one of 893 students that earned Dean's List honors in the Fall 2019 semester. Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally-recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education.

Local students receive Clemson University honors Local students were named to the Dean's List at Clemson University and President's List for the fall 2019 semester. Gabrielle E. Ernesto of Moseley, whose major is nursing, was recognized on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean's List, a

student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. Kourtney L. Matthews of Moseley, whose major is nursing, was named to the President’s List. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Wheaton College student named to Fall Dean’s List Wheaton College student Jonathan de Haas of Moseley was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Prince makes President's List at Coastal Carolina More than 800 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the President's List for the Fall 2019 semester. To be named to the President's List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. CCU has a student body of more than 10,000 and nearly 2,500 students were also named to the Dean's List for the fall semester. This means more than 23 percent of the student body earned recognition on either the Dean's List or the President's List. Among those named to the President's List was Madelyn Prince, a management major from Moseley. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Students earn UA Fall 2019 term academic honors A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). The UA Dean's and President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. The following local students made the list: Benjamin Thomas Hanifin, of Moseley, was named to The University of Alabama President’s List for fall 2019. Kelly Dovey Simmons, of Moseley, was named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall 2019. Benjamin Robert Amonette, of Powhatan, was named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall 2019. The University of Alabama, the state's oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a studentcentered research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education.

Millikin University’s Meghan Whitlock named to Fall 2019 Dean's List 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 see STUDENT NEWS, pg. 5B

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or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point 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 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.

JMU announces Dean's List for Fall 2019 semester James Madison University announced that the following students made the Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings on April 27, 2020, at 6:30 PM on the following matters. This meeting is being held electronically in accord with Virginia Code Section 15.21413. Instructions on how to view or participate in the meeting can be found at the end of this notice. The Board’s intent to dedicate a 0.450-acre portion of County-owned land referenced in Instrument Number 202000536, to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This parcel of land fronts Woolridge Road (Rt. 721) and Huguenot Springs Road (Rt. 607), in front of 2861 Huguenot Springs Road. The dedication is to facilitate road improvements, which were approved through the FY18 SMART Scale program projects known as the Rt. 711 & Rt. 607 Intersection Improvements. School operating and cafeteria budgets, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (FY 2021). A summary of the proposed School operating and cafeteria budgets are available on the County’s website at www.powhatanva.gov. The synopsis of the proposed School operating and cafeteria budgets are published solely for the purpose of public information, discussion and comment. Proposed amounts do not represent decisions of the Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds. The governing body (Board of Supervisors) may make appropriations to the School Division (Powhatan County Public Schools) from the funds derived from local levies and from any other funds available, for operation, capital outlay and debt service in the School Division. Such appropriation shall be not less than the cost apportioned to the governing body for maintaining the Standards Of Quality for the School Division prescribed as provided by law. Funds Summary Proposed Schools Operating and Cafeteria Budgets FY 2020 Adopted School Operating Fund School Food Service Fund

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James Madison University announced that the following students made the President's List for the fall 2019 semester. The students recognized were: Fred Badman of Moseley, Alexandra Balbontin of Mosley, Abigayle Davey of Moseley, Courtenay Taylor of Powhatan, Rebecca Kim of

Powhatan, and Laura Baird of Powhatan. Established in 1908, James Madison University is a community of 22,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers 124 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, keeps classes small with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and has the highest sixyear graduation rate among its peer institutions at 84%. JMU is quickly gaining a national reputation, and ranks as the most recommended university in the nation by students. As the No. 2 Best Public Regional University in the South, students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty, access to top-notch NCAA Division 1 athletics and state-of-the art amenities. Once students graduate they join an esteemed network of around 140,000 Dukes across the globe, giving of their time, talent and treasure to the university.

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The students recognized were: Tyler Brittain of Powhatan, Maegan Regula of Powhatan, Erin Harth of Powhatan, Amy Powell of Mosely, Jordan Bradley of Moseley, Karsten Gregory of Moseley, Clare Connolly of Moseley, Kyra McMahon of Moseley, Andrew Weight of Moseley, Caroline Rodda of Moseley, Noah Sharp of Moseley, Hannah Thomas of Moseley, Jacqueline Pecoraro of Moseley, Alexandria Shearer of Moseley, and Kaitlyn English of Moseley.

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Executive Director Habitat for Humanity Powhatan, Inc. is seeking a fulltime Executive Director. The mission of Habitat for Humanity Powhatan is to build homes and to perform critical repairs for qualified residents of Powhatan. Habitat for Humanity Powhatan is a non-profit organization which relies on donations to fulfill its mission. Duties include fundraising and oversight of operations of the organization as well as community involvement, public speaking, and press releases. This position requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of MS Office. Construction and/or Habitat experience is desirable. Non-profit experience is required. A Powhatan resident is preferred. Salary is $60,000 (negotiable based upon experience). To be considered for this position send a resume to: Habitat for Humanity Powhatan, Inc. John Saber, 3068 Greywalls Dr. Powhatan, Virginia 23139 or john_saber@comcast.net Habitat for Humanity Powhatan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.habitatpowhatan.org

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