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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 46
May 20, 2020
Supervisors approve 90% of schools’ budget Board commits to evaluate the balance in coming weeks By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors last week decided in a split vote to fund 90 percent of the county’s portion of the public school budget with the understanding it will work with the school board in coming weeks to determine how to handle the other 10 percent. During the board’s workshop on Thursday, May 14, the supervisors spent two hours discussing what action to take on the school division’s fiscal year (FY) 2021 operating budget given the uncertainties ahead caused by COVID-19’s devastating impact on the economy. Board members acknowledged how much is still unknown about the impact on Powhatan’s revenue stream caused by businesses being shut down and people be-
ing laid off or having their hours or pay reduced. Each supervisor offered a proposal on how to move forward during the discussion. But while their dollar figures varied, the split was ultimately between deciding whether to outright reduce the county transfer of funds to the schools and move on or approve 90 percent of the budget and work with the school board to see how much the remaining 10 percent could be reduced. The final decision was a 3-2 vote in favor of adopting 90 percent of the county transfer, or $21,012,075. The two boards will discuss the other 10 percent, or about $2.33 million, in upcoming meetings and the supervisors will decide how they want to proceed before adopting the county’s final budget at their June 29 meeting. Chairman David Williams, who represents District 1; Larry Nordvig, District 2, and Bill Cox, District 4, voted in favor of the proposal. Mike Byerly, District 3, and Karin Carmack, District 5, voted against it. Only moments before the successful vote, Carmack had made a proposal to reduce the county transfer to the schools to $21.5 million, a decrease of about $1.85 million, with no further action regarding working with the school board. That vote failed in a 2-3 decision, with only Byerly supporting it.
While the board of supervisors approved part of the budget, it did not allocate any funds at the workshop. However, the supervisors did unanimously adopt a new policy that, starting with the FY 2021 budget, they will handle fund allocation on a quarterly basis for not only the school division but all county departments as the year progresses and more information is known. The supervisors’ decision only impacts the county portion of the school division’s operating budget and not federal or state funds. The budget the school board members approved on May 12 totals $50.2 million, including $1.4 million for a transfer for food services. The $50.2 million budget the school board adopted on May 12 represented a $1.36 million reduction from the numbers they had been working with in April. It dialed the budget back to a level funding request for local transfer funds. Instead of the projected $904,438 increase in local funds the division was originally projecting, the schools asked for the same amount of local dollars adopted in the FY 2020 budget. The school division, which was originally counting on a $1 million increase in state funds, saw that number reduced by $460,206 when the General Assembly amended its budget in April. The remaining $543,088 see BOARD, pg. 4
PCPS welcomes Class of 2033 with online registration By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Social distancing isn’t keeping Powhatan County Public Schools from welcoming the incoming Class of 2033. The school division began kindergarten registration on April 30, and administrators have been pleasantly surprised by the number of families that
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Local nurse Heather Hogston stands in the camper loaned to her by a Chesterfield County couple, Any and Reese Gordy, through a group called RVs for MDs. The camper allows Hogston to stay apart from her parents, who are higher risk for COVID-19.
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Nurse using RV donated Josiah for duration of pandemic receives By Laura McFarland Editor
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have registered their children in the new online format they set up, said Dr. Cheryl Thomas, director of elementary education. The schools usually have a big Kindergarten Registration Day to welcome their new students in person, complete with photo opportunities and a kindergarten assessment. Since that wasn’t possible with the current school clo-
POWHATAN – The separation is hard, but it’s worth it for Heather Hogston to protect her parents. For about six weeks, Hogston, a charge nurse at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, has been living in a camper parked near her parents’ home. Normally she would be inside the house with her parents, Terri and Rodney Hogston. But because they are both considered high-risk for COVID-19, she made the decision to isolate herself from them. “It worries me because you don’t know until it is too late with COVID-19. So I tried to isolate
myself as much as I could in my bedroom, but it wasn’t easing my mind,” said Hogston, 32, of Powhatan. She did find a way to ease her worries thanks to Amy and Reese Gordy, the Chesterfield County couple who own the camper she currently calls home. The Gordys donated the use of their camper through RVs for MDs to Fight the Corona Virus, a Facebook group that helps connect medical workers with people who can help them find temporary housing solutions during the pandemic. The RVs for MDs Facebook page was started on March 24 by Emily Phillips, the wife of an ER see NURSE pg. 2
birthday surprise By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Cars were lined up as far as the eye could see to make sure local boy Josiah Brooks’s 10th birthday was a special one. Josiah’s birthday is probably his favorite day of the year, and despite being mostly homebound because of social distancing restrictions, his parents, Melinda and Adam Brooks, still wanted to
PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND
Josiah Brooks enjoys the drive-by birthday celebration organized to help him mark his 10th birthday.
make his 10th birthday on May 8 extra special. The little boy was born with Down syndrome and has had many related health problems see JOSIAH, pg. 7
Families share their porch time By Laura McFarland
Porches of Powhatan feature series
Photos by Anjie Kay
Editor
POWHATAN – Welcome back to the Porches of Powhatan one last time. In a world where life usually seems to be going a mile a minute, porch time is a world of its own. And at 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 feature series called the Porches of Powhatan. Inspired by freelance photographer Anjie Kay’s portraits of local families, the series offers snapshots of Powhatan families doing the best they can to live their daily lives in extraordinary times. Last week, you met a couple working nonstop to make sure their youngest see PORCHES, pg. 5
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, May 20
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 the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pg/ powhatanlibrary. Feeding Powhatan will hand out meals for children in coming weeks while schools are closed. The nonprofit food pantry will hand out meals from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays 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. Preregister at https://forms.gle/ AS2SyxzaEUKxiQbB6. 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 804598-5637. Feeding Powhatan is a nonprofit food pantry that exists to feed people who are struggling financially in the Powhatan community. The pantry will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. 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.
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.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com. In response to the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 virus, Passion Community Church’s “Do Good” ministry is opening a food pantry at the Powhatan Campus to support local families. 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 July 31 but the date is subject to change. suggested items for donation: rice (especially whole grain), oatmeal, pasta (especially whole grain), diced tomatoes, jar
Saturday, March 23
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Monday, May 25
The staff of the Powhatan Today joins others across the nation on Memorial Day in recognizing those men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion.
Tuesday, May 26
Thursday, March 21
and school websites. After registering, you will be contacted by school personnel to complete the process, share information and answer any questions. Welcome Class of 2033!!
Relay for Life of Powhatan will hold a virtual Relay Spirit Week that will run from May 26 to 30. The kickoff event will feature a video to recognize cancer survivors in our communities, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges cancer patients and survivors face because of their disease, and most importantly –celebrate life. Other daily activities include a photo scavenger hunt; “Powhatan Strong” Day to acknowledge our community partners, and a remembrance day in honor of those who have finished the fight against cancer. We will end our Spirit Week with a Virtual Luminary Ceremony and a Solidarity day of “Why We Relay.” 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 Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Ongoing
Available now Emergency Housing relief funds to assist with rent, mortgage or other housing concerns. Powhatan Community Action Agency received a donation from Bob and Karla Curtis for emergency housing relief for families in Powhatan County affected by COVID-19. Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@dss. virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332. 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 are available on the division
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physician in Prosper, Texas, after she reached out and was connected with an RV for her husband to use, according to a release from the group. She recognized a need across the country and started the group to help connect medical workers with recreational vehicle owners willing to lend a hand. Run entirely by volunteers, the relief effort is designed to be a “matching service” to help provide nocost temporary housing solutions to America’s heroes. Hogston reached out through the group at the beginning of April, and after some issues with handling water and septic had been worked out, Reese Gordy delivered the camper to her house in Powhatan about a week later. “It was a major sense of re-
The Powhatan Convenience Center is now allowing a modified schedule for disposal of “free loads,” which are small amounts of construction and demolition waste generated at a residence. They may be disposed of at no cost, no more than once per month, provided such waste is limited to the amount contained in one level pickup truck load without supplemental sides. Convenience center employees will track monthly free loads by documenting the vehicle, license plate, and a description of the individual. At this time the convenience center will also resume metal recycling and oil/antifreeze/paint collection but will NOT accept any fee-based materials such as tires, appliances or materials in excess of the monthly free load. Commercial businesses are NOT permitted to use the convenience center. Free loads will only be allowed Tuesday to Friday subject to available capacity. Any resident attempting to dispose of free load material on Saturday or Sunday will be turned away. The Free Clinic of Powhatan is open and serving the community throughout this pandemic. The clinic has now expanded its mental health/counseling services to be able to serve more folks in the community that are going through difficult times since the onset of COVID-19. If you are having difficulties/issues (sad, anxious, not sleeping, having alcohol issues, etc.) and need to talk to someone, the Free Clinic’s services are available with no cost to you. The clinic has professional counselors and a psychiatrist that are on staff at the clinic. This service is available to our community to help you get through this stressful and difficult time. Contact 804598-5637. Powhatan County Public Schools has found five locations to park school buses that will give Wi-Fi access to students who need it. The Wi-fi enabled school buses are part of the school district’s plan to help families with poor connection to the internet as they work to continue the 2019-2020 school year while distance learning. The five locations of the school buses are: Little Zion Baptist Church, 5680 Cartersville Road; Muddy Creek Baptist Church, 3470 Trenholm Road; Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department (Company 5), 5631 Anderson Highway; Providence Presbyterian Church, 1950 Ridge Road; Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad Sub Station, 5901 Old Buckingham Road, and Macon District Volunteer Fire Department (Company 3), 6377 Old Buckingham Road. Although the 25th annual Relay for Life of Powhatan originally scheduled for May 2 was 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
lief. It just showed that there are a lot of good people still in this world, and in such a tragic situation as COVID-19, we really come together and unite through this,” Hogston said. The Gordys bought the camper about a year ago so they would have a place to stay when they went to visit their son at the University of North CarolinaWilmington. Amy Gordy stumbled upon the RVs for MDs page, and when she read the intent behind it, she thought it was fantastic. She automatically listed her camper, and when Hogston reached out, Gordy said she didn’t think twice. “Actually, I told Heather yes before I told Reese what I did, knowing he would have been fine with us lending that to her,” Amy Gordy said. “There are so many people on that site who are willing to come and dump
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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. virginianavigator.org/. Contact Riverside Senior Care Navigation at 1-888597-0828 or email: senior. carenav@rivhs.com. No health insurance? Goochland Cares will offer free medical care for adults living in Goochland, Louisa, Columbia, Fluvanna, and Cumberland counties. Goochland Cares is at 2999 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063. Visit www.goochlandcares.org or call 804-556-6260. AARP Tax-Aide service has been suspended until further notice. For status updates and current information, visit the AARP Site Locator Tool: aarpfoundation.org/taxhelp. Ride Assist Services is now accepting ride requests. Powhatan county ambulatory seniors age 60+ can call 804-6980438 or email RAServices. PVA@gmail.com to be registered as a rider in the program. They will then be able to request transportation by volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery needs and personal business such as banking. Ride Assist Services needs more drivers! Join a team of volunteer drivers providing transportation when their schedule permits - for Powhatan County ambulatory seniors age 60+ for basic needs. Call Transportation Coordinator at 804-698-0438 or email
the tanks for free and come and clean it when they are finished for free. It has been amazing. I am not concerned at all. I was more worried about her being OK – having heat, having hot water, and being safe away from her parents.” There are many people helping others during the pandemic in so many ways, and because they had this resource available, it was a no-brainer, Reese Gordy agreed. Before her husband delivered the camper, Amy Gordy put a care package inside with some tangerines, Vitamin C packets, and a note telling Hogston they hoped the camper gave the nurse some peace of mind. Amy Gordy said they are not concerned about when they will get the camper back. They want Heather to feel free to use it as long as she needs it as a safe space.
RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to sign up or to learn more about the program.
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has recently been given office space by May Memorial Baptist Church. This office is in the Youth House adjacent to the church. COPC is very grateful to finally have a central location. The nonprofit is now looking for volunteers to receive applications, answer the phone, etc. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If this is something you think you would enjoy a day a week or month, contact Patsy Goodwyn at 804-598-4464 or patsy@goodwynlumber. com. If you have submitted your name as a volunteer before, contact Patsy again as some previous information was lost.
Powhatan Food Pantry is in need of volunteers for AM food pickups at both Food Lion stores for various days of the week or substituting for illnesses and vacations. Vans for pickup are provided. Contact the food pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.
No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-5985630 ext. 2422 or 2420.
Powhatan County Public Library is excited to partner with Wowbrary to offer library patrons the opportunity to subscribe to a curated weekly e-newsletter showcasing new library acquisitions. Each newsletter features the latest bestsellers, movies, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, and more purchased by the library. Wowbrary alerts are free and all you need is a valid email address. Visit www.wowbrary.org to sign up. A Powhatan County Public Library card in good standing is required to check out print and electronic items. To obtain a library card, visit the library or apply online at www. powhatanlibrary.net.
Narconon Arrowhead is here to help you. Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referral services to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 1-800-468-6933 or log on to www.narcononarrowhead.org.
Habitat for Humanity Powhatan depends on volunteers and so many friends and companies have helped in the past and continue to do so. The need is for so many different skills - just showing up and helping, specific talents like plumbing, electricity and drywall, cooking for events, see CALENDAR, pg. 3
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Hogston said the camper, combined with other precautions she is taking, have definitely lessened her worries. If she has to go inside the house for any reason, which is rare, Hogston makes sure to disinfect anything she has touched. One of the few reasons she goes in is to immediately wash her work clothes after a shift. Then she bathes in an outdoor shower her brothers built at the beginning of April so she could take long, hot showers. For right now, Hogston said her life is pretty much work and home aside from the occasional grocery store run. She has been picking up quite a few double shifts, which means less time in isolation at home but also means less sleep. When she is home, she is grateful the 21-foot camper is spacious. She has a cooking area complete with stovetop and
ALAN COOPER Alan R. Cooper, 91, Army 1st Sergeant (Ret.), of Powhatan, widower of Bonnie Lee Cooper, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones May 6, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Marlene Lonski; daughter-inlaw, Pam Cooper, both of Chesterfield; three grandCOOPER children, Michael Lonski, Christopher Cooper, Brian Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Jaret and Sydney Lonski; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, David Cooper. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh. com.
CRIME R E P O RT Arrests • One female was charged on May 6 with unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat, or animal (Misdemeanor), possession of tobacco by a minor (M), texting while driving (M), eluding officer/failure to stop (M), and reckless driving – excessive speed (M). • One male was charged on May 9 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and reckless driving – excessive speed (M). • One male was charged on May 10 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), DWI, refusal of test, first offense (M), and driving without a license (M). OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS
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microwave, a bathroom, a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed, and a bench couch. She had enough room to start a 1,000-piece puzzle, which is her main entertainment other than her phone. “I try to keep as much normalcy as I possibly can. Honestly, when I am there I am generally asleep, trying to sleep, or doing my puzzle,” she said. Hogston is a hugger, so going so long without being able to hug anybody has been hard, she said. She is staying connected to her family by video chatting with her nieces and parents every day and staying in regular contact with friends. The video chats make it a little better, she said, and remind her why she is doing this – to protect her family. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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The fight against cancer is not canceled
Cumberland man charged with capital murder, robbery in fatal shooting in Amelia
Contributed Report
By Mark Bowes
COVID-19 has not changed the fact that people are still being diagnosed with cancer. The Powhatan Relay volunteer committee is committed to stay the course as we celebrate the 25th anniversary for Relay for Life of Powhatan. Organizers cordially invite the community to join them in a virtual Relay Spirit Week. Prior to Monday, May 25, they are asking cancer survivors to email their photos along with their name and the number of years in the fight against cancer to thetiantian@ gmail.com. Your special
photos will be included in a survivor video to kick off Relay Spirit Week. Additional activities are planned during Spirit Week beginning Tuesday, May 26 through CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Saturday, May 30. Check Relay for Life of Powhatan will hold a virtual out the Relay for Life of Relay Spirit Week that will run from May 26 Powhatan Facebook to 30. page for more details. The kickoff event will es, and increased public cancer. We will end our feature a video to recog- awareness to improve Spirit Week with a Virtual nize cancer survivors in the lives of people im- Luminary Ceremony and our communities, raise pacted by cancer. a Solidarity day of “Why awareness of the ongoOther daily activities We Relay.” ing challenges cancer pa- include a photo scavenger Although we can’t be tients and survivors face hunt; “Powhatan Strong” face to face at this time, because of their disease, Day to acknowledge our we will still fight cancer and most importantly – community partners, and head on. To join us in the celebrate life. It’s also a a remembrance day in fight against cancer, visit call to action for further honor of those who have www.RelayForLife.org/ research, more resourc- finished the fight against PowhatanVA.
Powhatan to receive federal stimulus aid Powhatan County is among several local governments in the Richmond region that will receive federal emergency relief to pay expenses directly related to the coronavirus crisis. Virginia informed localities throughout the state on Tuesday, May 12 what their share will be of the $650 million initially distributed under the CARES Act stimulus package, but only on the condition that they agree to limitations on how they spend it and repay any money that federal auditors later deem to be used improperly. The state will distribute the money from its Coronavirus Relief Fund by June 1 on the basis of popula-
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Flat Rock Elementary, Hollywood Walk of Fame; Pocahontas Elementary, Pieces to the Puzzle, and Powhatan Elementary, At the Drive-in. At the event, each registered child who has been registered will receive a free literacy kit that has been donated by the United Way and school readiness materials, Thomas added. Registrar Cindy Pruitt said Kindergarten Registration Day is usually one of her favorite days of the year at Powhatan Elementary because she loves the “excitement of seeing the sweet faces of the new babies and comforting the mommas that are a little uneasy.” She has missed not seeing the kindergartners in person this year and trying to make it as special as possible, but she said the process that started on April 30 has been exciting in a different way. “I literally was at my computer before 7 a.m. waiting on that first ding to let me know someone had just registered online. This continued until past 7 p.m. I responded to each ding with an email detailing how the process would then go to finish the registration,” she said, adding that many parents told her the online process was smooth and orderly. Flat Rock Elementary registrar Ebony Brown said her experiences so far have been great despite also being extremely overwhelming. “Parents really seem to like the process and have expressed how easy it is for them. Some have opted to conduct the registration solely via email, while most enjoy the Zoom meeting process,” she said. “I have been able to meet
He cautioned localities that the funds “should be considered ‘one time’ monies and should not be used for ongoing services and/or base operations.” The money can be used to cover eligible expenses through Dec. 30, but any costs beyond that date “must be paid entirely by the locality from local funds.” Virginia received $3.1 billion of the $150 billion provided by the law for direct state and local government relief — $1.8 billion for the state and $1.3 billion for localities. The money allocated on May 12 represents the first relief package for localities, with the distribution of the remaining $650 million likely to be subject to General Assembly action in late summer.
A Cumberland County man was arrested early Tuesday, May 12 and charged with capital murder and robbery in the May 9 fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man in Amelia County, the sheriff's office said. William Taylor Hale Mottley, 28, was apprehended without incident about 4:30 a.m. on Germantown Road in Prince Edward County by Amelia sheriff's deputies, with assistance from sheriff's offices in Cumberland and Prince Edward, Virginia State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, Amelia Sheriff Ricky L. Walker said in a release. Mottley is accused of robbing and fatally shooting Kaleb Ross Hart, 31, who was found dead in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds about 11:55 p.m. May 9 in the 11000 block of Genito Road, Walker said.
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Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call that a man had been shot, the sheriff said. In addition to capital murder and robbery, Mottley is charged with using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Walker did not disclose the circumstances of the shooting or whether Mottley and Hart were acquainted. Hart's place of residence also was not released. The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's office urged anyone with information to call the Amelia Sheriff's Office at 804-561-2118 or Amelia County Crime Solvers at 804-561-5200.
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and staffing the new soon to be open Habitat Store. Habitat has hired a part-time volunteer coordinator, Maria Sharples, to set up a data base, respond to volunteer phone calls and assign volunteers to projects. The volunteer hotline number is 804-372-9755. It is an answering machine and phone calls are returned on a daily basis. Call and volunteer!
Hope Project provides free transportation for Powhatan County residents to court, rehab, job interviews, doctor's appointments, and probation meetings for the those who have lost their driver's licenses due to drugrelated charges. Contact the Hope Project coordinator at 804-301-3324. Give a minimum of 24 hours notice.
The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Office and Powhatan Department of Public Works have partnered with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (VDACS) to bring a free recycling service to area farmers and horticulture business that were, up until now, without a location to recycle their properly rinsed pesticide containers. The collection site is a shed in the back right corner at Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Before bringing containers to the collection site, applicators must triple rinse or jet rinse containers, remove plastic sleeved label and/or label booklets, and remove caps. To schedule a drop off, contact Rachel Grosse at 804-598-5640 or 804-385-5370 or Dave Johnson at 804-385-6231.
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Incoming kindergartner Nicolette Arnold poses at a photo op set up by Pocahontas Elementary. Each elementary is offering a kindergarten photo op from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays through June 12.
quite a few of our upcoming kindergartners while doing so. Becoming familiar with the parents and students has by far been the best experience for me. Although the overall process is different, I still feel that I have been able to stay connected to the parents and address their concerns.” Pocahontas Elementary registrar Mindy Muntean said the opening day of registration was a little bit hectic, as Pocahontas has the most registered students with 88 kindergartners as of May 14. She has been doing video chats and phone calls with parents and occasionally has gotten to meet the student. Most parents wanted to just scan documents to her, and she was able to set up an office in her house, which made it much easier. Normally on the registration day, incoming students go through a kindergarten assessment. Some students are recommended for the Summer K-booster Program to help them prepare a little more before the fall semester starts, Thomas said. Currently,
the school division is waiting to see what happens with restrictions in the state by June 10. The division has come up with several scenarios based on the possible outcomes of what the governor regarding the restrictions. For information about ongoing kindergarten registration, visit www.powhatan.k12.va.us.
1 John 4:18-19 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. 19 We love, because He first loved us.” God is the original lover. Mankind (whether acknowledged or not) learns it from God. It is not self-taught. And the real antidote to fear is love. Are you a fearful person? Learn to love. How? Learn to love by learning from God in the Bible (His word). And here’s what is also interesting – anybody in this world who loves (even the hardened atheist) is reflecting something of God. God gets all the credit for any act of love anywhere. It’s traced back to Him. If you’re interested in further study of God’s word, meet with us Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Details on our website.
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sures, the school division set up an online registration process for parents to so they could register from home, she said. Staff has been pleased with the response. In 2019, 260 kindergartners were registered on the special kindergarten registration day between the three schools. As of May 13, 2020, Thomas said the schools had already registered 231 new students online. “We were really pleased with our Powhatan families and how well they responded,” she said. With the paperwork out of the way, the biggest challenge has been “trying to be personal and create relationships in an online setting,” Thomas said. “How do you have families feel like they are becoming part of a family when you are not face-toface,” she said. To personalize the process, a video message from the principal was sent with the parent’s receipt of submission. Registrars began contacting families immediately to schedule a virtual appointment, Thomas said. “We can’t hug them or get close to them so we try to continue with some of those things that make it feel really homey and personal,” she said. Since they didn’t have the main day photo ops, each school has set up an outdoor drive-by photo op where parents can bring their enrolled future kindergartner for a photo while maintaining social distancing, Thomas said. The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Friday through June 12. The schools’ kindergarten registration themes are:
tion. More than $96 million has been designated for the Richmond region, including $2.6 million for Powhatan County. Localities can use the money for a wide range of additional expenses in responding to the health emergency, but not their biggest need — the mounting loss of budgeted tax revenues to pay for core services of local government. “At this point, federal guidance indicates that the [relief funds] can only be used for the direct costs associated with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and cannot be used to make up for revenue shortfalls,” Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne said in a letter to city and county executives and the elected leaders of their localities.
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increase in state dollars PCPS will receive will mostly be used to cover a 1 percent increase to the Virginia Retirement System and a 10.7 percent health insurance increase, both of which are mandated.
Employee contracts Taking action on the school division’s portion of the budget last week was driven by two main factors. Per state code, the county has to adopt the schools’ operating budget by May 15. Also, a huge consideration was the school division’s desire to issue contracts to its full-time employees, which administrators were hoping to do starting on May 18. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, had previously said that a neighboring county has been trying to lure away some Powhatan employees, so the division wanted
to get their contracts in place. Larry Johns, assistant superintendent for finance and business operations, represented the school division at the May 14 supervisor meeting. When asked, he told the supervisors that personnel costs – salary and benefits – total about $41.3 million, or 84.7 percent of the schools’ operating budget. After the meeting, he explained that the contracts the division wants to approve this month total about $36 million. The rest of the personnel costs cover line items such as sports stipends, hourly/temporary employees (site-subs or recess monitors), unemployment, workers compensation insurance, and other various costs. With only 90 percent of the division’s funding from the county guaranteed with the board’s decision, Johns said school staff would be meeting to discuss their next steps.
Hey Everybody, My name is Sir Borris, and I am around 10 years old. Let me tell you a little about me. A kind person found me and I was not feeling well at all, I had wounds, was sneezing and underweight. I was picked up by some kind officers who then took me to the vet to be treated. I am on the mend now, and feeling a lot better, and gaining weight, I even have the energy to play and purr really loud. I survived out in this cold, harsh world alone with no food, shelter, and no one to love me, or protect me. I am really hoping someone who sees me will want to give me all that I have missed out on. I am being well taken care of here, but I really want a home of my own, a comfy bed, and lots of rubs from my human. If you would like to meet me please contact 804-598-5672 and the staff will be happy to talk with you, and make an appointment for you to come visit me. Hope to see you soon. If you would like to help the animals in our care you can do so by donating to our Medical Fund at Claws and Paws 4313 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, Va 23139.
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“We’ve got to have some internal discussions about contracts. I think at the end of the day, those discussions will be that we are going to go ahead and issue contracts,� Johns said. “Then we are going to have to come up with some scenarios of, if this baseline $21,012,075 transfer from the county is not increased, what actions are we going to take?� When Jones spoke to the board of supervisors at a previous meeting, he pointed out possible areas the school division had already identified where cuts could be made: eliminating $759,089 in salary increases; $166,748 for stipend and position increases, and $354,063 for various line items. Further reductions would likely lead to reducing positions and/or benefits, he said. One such reduction already worked into the budget involves leaving the position of director of transportation empty for the upcoming school year, a savings of $84,744. After the May 14 meeting, Johns said that if the $21.012 million figure doesn’t change because revenues are not realized, the school division has “some painful actions that will have to be taken during the year in order to stay under the appropriation from the county.� There are service contracts that could be reduced, such as how often the schools are cleaned or the grass is cut, but the division already took out capital equipment purchases and similar items, he said. PCPS did not have to use furlough days during the 2008 recession, but it reduced about 100 positions, some of which were early retirements; reduced contract days for over 20 positions, and reduced pay by 3 percent for all employees. The pay cut was restored mid-year with federal stimulus funds, but the contract reductions remained in effect, Johns
said. On May 15, Jones said the school board is committed to working with the supervisors to create a fiscally responsible budget during these uncertain and unprecedented times. “We look forward to having further discussions with the board of supervisors about the ramifications of reductions in the school system’s operating budget. Since 85 percent of our budget is personnel and benefits, any further reductions will impact our staff directly,� he said. During the meeting, Nordvig briefly talked about the board of supervisors approving the creation of a stabilization fund for the school division. Instead of unused funds going into a capital projects fund at the end of the fiscal year, they could be rolled into the stabilization fund. Jones told the school board on May 12 that staff has already projected about $850,000 in savings from this fiscal year, primarily in the areas of transportation, utilities, and substitutes.
Board proposals The bulk of the May 14 meeting was spent discussing various scenarios proposed by board members and staff on possible routes forward. All of the supervisors acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding both commercial and residential tax revenue and the need to be good stewards of taxpayer money. Byerly and Carmack pointed out that while the board will likely be armed with more information to make better decisions by the end of June, there will still be too many unknowns. They advocated moving forward with a conservative approach by reducing the county transfer to the schools outright. Carmack said it was backwards to be passing the schools’ budget when the supervisors haven’t
even set a tax rate, “and if we are not careful, we are going to be looking at a very significant tax increase for our citizens.� “As we go along the process, if we are wrong and we are off base, we can certainly allocate and give you guys more money. But, in this day and age, we know we are not going to have as much money as we did last year, so why are we going to continue funding things at the same level that we did last year,� she said. Byerly said he came prepared to make a decision, even if it is a tough decision. These are challenging times for everybody in the county who is trying to figure out the answer to their financial issues, he said. He also pointed out that the county is trying to figure out how much to give the school division when it hasn’t even set the tax rate used to calculate projected revenues, much less how much it will actually collect. “I am in the boat of be as conservative as you can be – be below conservative – and if we come out with revenue that exceeds what we are planning or thinking we are going to get, then we can change the budget and add more funding into the schools,� Byerly said. On the flip side of the vote, Williams, Nordvig, and Cox argued repeatedly that they wanted to collaborate with the school board on the issue since they and the staff are the ones who would have to make any potential cuts work. While he did end up voting for adopting 90 percent of the local transfer, Cox’s initial proposal accepted the areas where reductions could be made in the school budget totaling $1.28 million, which Jones had previously outlined. However, his proposal took it all out of the county transfer instead of some of the reductions being taken
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EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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Powhatan United Methodist Church Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.
Just off Rt. 13 in the Village
598-4438
Worship: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
www.powhatanumc.us Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)
598-6090
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road
Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m. 378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398
Powhatan 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.
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Community Church Dr. Cavell W. Phillips, Pastor Where there is Unity, there is always Victory. A church “Where you are welcome� Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 – 7:30pm ( 60 Minute 11:00AM – 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday ) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411
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804-403-3963 Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Patrick Conner, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service – 10 am - 11 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine – 11:10 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society – 11:10 am 598-7159 Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd. Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard
Providence Presbyterian Church
from increased state funds. His plan would mean the local transfer would be $22.97 million, which is 1.6 percent less than level funding, or $23.35 million. “This keeps us from initially getting into the bone and reducing head count in the schools. I don’t think we have to do that yet,� Cox said. Nordvig was the one to propose adopting 90 percent of the county transfer as a temporary measure and work with the school board regarding the rest of the requested funds. Adopting 90 percent of the requested amount does not prematurely commit the board to level funding, which he said he is uncomfortable with currently. “In keeping with the sentiment that I have been picking up from this board to plan for the worst but hope for the best, I would rather budget for the worst lower amount now and hope to give more as we gain more clarity,� he said. Williams talked about how much had changed since the boards seriously began discussing budgets in early 2020. In the midst of those changes, the board of supervisors never gave the school board a number to aim for in its budget, namely because they didn’t know yet what kind of reductions may be needed, he said. Yet since March 15 in particular, the county has “learned volumes more about our situation,� Williams said. He recommended that the school board should have the benefit of weighing in on any potential cuts to their budget. “I think we owe it to each other. We are one county. We need to know if we are proposing something, how does it affect their budget? Give them an opportunity to come and present and explain. We can have that discussion and I think make a better decision going forward,�
3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
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Hughes family
hen Brian Hughes talks about his and his wife Susan’s experience with COVID-19 and its fallout, his work and home life are inextricably linked. Brian is the lead pastor of Passionate Community Church and Susan is on staff as director of multi-site, so the first two weeks after the governor’s stay-athome order were literally spent in crisis mode for them and church staff. Here was this huge shift in reality that everyone would have to adapt to almost overnight; now how do we deal with it? The church staff targeted specific areas where they thought people might need assistance: helping families maintain healthy relationships when they were together much more than usual; helping people fight their fear in a rational and responsible way, and helping them stay connected with God and with other people when they couldn’t do life as normal. “Those are the questions we posed to our team and then worked out solutions for how to overcome them,” Brian said. They decided to address those topics in a sermon series but also made adjustments to the church’s programs and offerings. PCC was already sharing sermons online, so that wasn’t as much of an adjustment as many local churches faced in those first few weeks, he said. But staff, who were meeting virtually through Zoom, redesigned the small groups so they could also carry on through Zoom meetings; created a midweek online service called
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daughter feels safe, secure, and happy during these uncertain times; a busy working family who still find time to
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Thrive (the idea was not just surviving this moment but thriving through it); a live worship video every morning; a service for children on Sunday mornings; a nightly story time for children, and a teen forum. Although it didn’t happen in those first few weeks, the church also started a food pantry for those in need. “We basically covered every age group, and we provided content that they could then build community around that was biblically robust and completely relevant to how they are living their lives today,” Brian said. But putting together that Pastor Brian Hughes many programs in such a and his wife Susan short amount of time, even are shown at their with a large staff, took up a Powhatan home with great deal of time and ener- granddaughter, Kensley, gy, he said. Recognizing who they babysit on that the pandemic could last Fridays. Despite being for the foreseeable future, extremely busy at their the pastor told the staff they church helping people in needed to start setting some the community, the husreasonable boundaries. band and wife have been “We are all still working reminding themselves to really hard, but I think those make time for family. first two weeks we just about killed ourselves. We must have for people, you want to worked 100 hours a week,” Brian said. reach out and extend a “Everybody was in crisis and every- touch of care. And you body was trying to figure out what is just can’t do that,” he really happening here, what does the said. Brian and Susan, world look like, am I going to get sick, who are both workare the people I love going to get sick, ing from home. am I going to be able to eat, and where is the toilet paper? After those first two They miss being weeks, we started to settle more into a around people and simple activities like going out to eat or to the balanced routine.” Other than his children and their movies, but they are adapting, he said. families, who Brian and Susan have Instead of their former routine of startcontinued to interact with, and the ing every day by going to the gym, worship band and tech people needed they set up a makeshift gym at home for Sunday service, the couple’s in- and continue to work out. They go for person interaction has been really low, walks in their neighborhood when neiBrian said. As an extrovert, that has ther of them has a meeting. The couple has recognized that the been a definite struggle for him. He beauty of living in a world that is dotalked about officiating weddings and ing most of its interactions virtually is funerals under strict social distancing they can still fulfill their obligations as guidelines in recent weeks and how long as they are somewhere that has an difficult it was not to offer hugs – eiinternet connection. They have been to ther of congratulations or comfort. “That is taxing, because what you the mountains a few times, and when want is to hug people, you want to care they weren’t in their meetings, they
enjoy each other and life on their small hobby farm, and a family with three at-risk members striving to not let themselves become overwhelmed by fear and having a little fun
along the way. 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
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
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Holly Hills Baptist Church
“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers
www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ---- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
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Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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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
Praise and Worship Service
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So for the last time, 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.
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Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491
were out enjoying nature. But the best part of their week right now is probably Friday, when they basically disconnect so they can focus all their attention on their granddaughter Kensley, 10 months, when they babysit for the day. “It is something I look forward to all week long and something Susan looks forward to all week long. We are just totally smitten by that little girl, so that is the one day we pretty much shut everything off just so that we can spend lots of time with her,” Brian said.
they are spending together. For our final week of the feature series, several more local families agreed to share their stories, which are simultaneously unique and ordinary.
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139
Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241 First Worship 8:30 am Bible Study for all ages 9:45 am Second Worship 11:00 am Wed. Family Ministry 6:30 pm
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
Family Worship Center “Your Community Church”
598-2763
2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
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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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hether at work or at home, one of the hardest parts about the COVID-19 pandemic for Heather Scott of Powhatan has been the isolation. As a registered nurse at Chippenham Hospital for the last seven years, Heather said she has seen more than her fair share of patients going through pain and suffering in that time. But usually as that happened, patients had family or friends to turn to for comfort and support. Working in the ward dedicated to COVID-19 patients for the last several weeks, one of the biggest challenges continues to be watching them go through it alone, with only hospital staff there to support them, she said. “People are so scared, and now they are having to be here alone. Whereas before you could have support and visitors, now that is us,” she said. “So I am spending a lot of time with my patients in their rooms garbed up. I am making FaceTime calls so their loved ones can see them and they can communicate. If I was on the other end of that situation, I hope someone would do that for me.” As a central resource pool nurse, Heather is used to supplement whatever floor needs her on a given shift. But for the last several weeks, most of her 12-hour shifts have been spent exclusively in the COVID-19 unit. While she knows the hospital isn’t seeing the level of cases compared to cities like New York and the capacity hasn’t been as bad as they prepared for, Heather said she still ends every shift as mentally exhausted as she is physically exhausted. It helps that the hospital is outfitting them with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE), such as special scrubs, booty covers, hair nets, and goggles, which have to be put on before they enter a room, she said. When she gets home from work, she still disrobes in the laundry room, throws her clothes in the washing maStephens family
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ynn and John Stephens were literally about to walk out the door to take their dog, Bentley, for a walk when photographer Anjie Kay, who was selling them a puzzle, also offered to take their photo while she was dropping it off. Lynn said she was fine with the photo, even dressed in their workout gear, but she was disappointed her son Whit, a rising senior at James Madison University, wasn’t home to be in it as well. Then inspiration struck, and she ran inside to get Whit’s “fat head,” an enlarged cutout
Heather and James Scott are shown on their porch with their daughter, Ryleigh. Heather Scott is a registered nurse who works for Chippenham Hospital. For the past several weeks, she has been assigned to the hospital’s COVID-19 ward. James Scott owns Painter Near Me. Ryleigh has been busy with schoolwork and playing outside.
chine, and immediately showers to protect her family. Because of the precautions they have taken, she and her husband, James, have talked and feel comfortable with her still staying with him and their daughter, Ryleigh, 8. In a way, Heather feels like her husband has been impacted more than her because he is so concerned for her. “He just wants me to be safe and protected, and he has always been cautious,” she said. But while the trio is still spending a great deal of time together, they have isolated themselves from the rest of the extended family to reduce risk. Being isolated from her family would have already been hard because they are extremely close, Heather said. They live near each other, vacation to-
gether, talk to each other daily, and love being around each other. Yet Heather’s interaction with her mother has been limited to video chats and a few driveway visits where the visitor didn’t get out of the car. “When I have had those few little visits in the driveway, I feel like it does something on the inside of me – it gives me a little glimmer of hope. I feel a little bit closer to how things used to be, especially with all we have gone through already,” Heather said. The family’s separation has been harder because they are still grieving the loss of Heather’s 29-year-old sister, Danielle Trevillian, who died in a car accident in September 2019 on her wedding day in Powhatan. She was extremely important to them, and her loss has been felt deeply. Before on her days off, Heather said she could sometimes distract herself from some of the grief with fulfilling activities – volunteering in her daughter’s classroom at Powhatan Elementary on Thursdays or spending the day with her husband when he had Fridays off, too. “You just get a little routine, with not necessarily things that are fancy or anything but just little things that kept me busy. Now on my days off we stay home all day,” she said. She is still having plenty of quality time with her family. James, who owns Painter Near Me, a painting company in Powhatan, is working but has cut back some so he and Heather can juggle being home with Ryleigh. He has
been doing a great deal of yard work and riding fourwheelers with their daughter. “He is the one who taught her how to ride her bike without training wheels one day when I was at work,” Heather said. Ryleigh is an only child and is used to independent play, so she has been handling social distancing relatively well, her mom said. The little girl has been good about doing her schoolwork every day without too many issues. She loves to play outside and ride her fourwheeler and bike. She turned 8 on March 28, and the family had a social distancing birthday party complete with school friends who sang to her from the driveway and a T-shirt that said “COVID-19 ruined my birthday!” As a family, they have held scavenger hunts in the yard, played games, and just enjoyed being together. “I would say porch time for us is we are eating dinners outside more. Our back porch is screened in, so we eat dinner out there pretty much every night. We play Uno back there and Jenga and listen to music – just spending time together the three of us slowing down with nowhere to go and no agenda. We are just enjoying each other,” she said.
photo taken during his senior year at Powhatan High School. At the time, Lynn was anxiously waiting for May 8, when Whit was scheduled to come home from school after riding out the first part of social distancing restrictions and the end of his school year at an off-campus apartment. This summer he will be taking classes at John Tyler Community College and working at The Foundry, she said. “I miss my boy,” she said the day before he arrived home. In fact, Lynn misses a great many people – students, co-workers, family, and friends. She is a special education teacher at Powhatan Middle
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School, working in a collaborative group of sixth-grade teachers – four general education and four special education – called Team Phoenix. Having the schools closed and the announcement that the shutdown would last the rest of the academic year hit Lynn hard. She described it as feeling like she was going through the stages of grief. “At first I was numb. I was shocked. I couldn’t believe this was really happening. Like everybody, I was saying what is this going to look
like,” she said. Figuring out how to teach through distance learning has been a matter of trial and error and learning as they go, but in a way, that isn’t different from regular classroom teaching, Lynn said. If she were at school, she and her fellow teachers would be constantly re-evaluating and asking themselves how they can improve, so that feels the same. What has changed is their expectations. It is not about lowering them; see STEPHENS, pg. 8
What has been the most meaningful way you observed Memorial Day? E-mail answers to editor@powhatantoday.com or share them on the Powhatan Today’s Facebook page.
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You can still honor the fallen from a distance By Laura McFarland Editor
“The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden. And just as they whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we — in a less final, less heroic way – be willing to give of ourselves,” President Ronald Reagan, speaking at a Memorial Day ceremony on May 31, 1982, at Arlington National Cemetery. In the speech former President Ronald Reagan gave at Arlington Cemetery in May 1982, when I was less than 1 year old, he talked about the longevity of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address while remarking that few speeches have had such an important role in our national heritage. This isn’t because of the “inadequacy of the speakers, but because of the inadequacy of words.” As someone who spends every week searching for just the right words to tell the stories of Powhatan County and sometimes struggling to do so, I completely understand this sentiment. Sometimes moments, emotions, or actions are so momentous that it is difficult to encapsulate them in a few hundred words and still do them justice. Sometimes the phrase “words fail me” isn’t a cliché but an indication that some things are too big to stuff into a nutshell. It doesn’t mean we can’t try. Every Memorial Day, I usually attend two or more local ceremonies held in Powhatan County to honor its fallen. Afterwards, I try to describe what I saw and maybe include a little of its impact on me, but, in the grand scheme of things, these moments are so much bigger than it is possible to capture.
This Memorial Day is going to be quite different from ones we usually experience. Normally, I would urge people to find a local event to attend to remember the fallen. But with social distancing restrictions the way they are, even if events are being held – American Legion Post 201 has confirmed it will not hold an event – I couldn’t in good conscience encourage people to gather in large groups and risk their health and safety. This is especially true since I know, having attended these local events, that they are mostly attended by older people, who are among the most vulnerable population right now. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still observe Memorial Day in a meaningful way. Here are a few of the ways I have seen or heard about: Look through Powhatan Today’s Memorial Day section. The photos in this section that we publish every year are men and women who have served this nation in the armed forces. Since we don’t have a designated Veterans Day section, there are some photos of people who are still living that we also wanted to honor, but, for the most part, they are pictures of those no longer with us. We remember you! Recognizing that many Memorial Day events have been canceled, the American Legion has asked people to participate in a Virtual Memorial Day. If you go to www.legion.org and click on the picture on the main page that says Virtual Memorial Day, it will give you instructions so they can recognize the fallen on social media. It gives you instructions on how to submit the information, but you will need the service member’s name, along with the submitter’s relationship to the service member; year entering and year leaving the military; branch of service; American Legion membership, if not KIA, and a photo of the service member, either in uniform or civilian clothes.
The American Legion also provided a list of eight military and veterans museums that have incorporated virtual components and rotating exhibits to complement their physical locations. Check out the list at https:// www.legion.org/honor/248687/military-museumscant-miss-virtual-options. If you see something you like, maybe you can visit one or more of those museums once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Use some of the extra time you have to read a military-themed book. There are a wealth of fiction and nonfiction tomes that have captured the experiences of military across the generations in masterful ways. You can consider classic fiction such as “The Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Crane or “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway. Then there are nonfiction accounts such as “Unbroken” by Lauren Hillenbrand or “Thank You for Your Service” by David Finkel. If you don’t own it, reach out to see if the Powhatan County Public Library has access to a virtual copy through its service. If they don’t, it is possible to make requests. Contact 804-598-5670 or email library@powhatanlibrary.net. Create patriotic chalk art with your children. In looking at social media posts over the last several weeks, I have noticed posts about some awesome examples of chalk art done by local children. Have them draw patriotic images or messages on the driveway and post online to share in honor of the fallen. Observe a moment of silence as an individual or a family at 3 p.m. for the National Moment of Remembrance. This is the simplest but also the most heartfelt thing you could probably do all day as we take a moment out of our lives to remember the lives of men and women who gave their “last full measure of devotion.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
A M OT H E R ’ S LOV E By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
As I entered the gates at Fort Lee, I had a feeling of uncertainty, the type of feeling you get when you are preparing to do something that you would rather not. I was interviewing a soldier who was retiring after a storied career as a medic in the U.S. Army, and I anticipated a long narrative of battlefield memories and stories of survival. And this guy had seen all of those things, but he was much too humble to mention any of them as we talked of his many tours of duty. He had seen men die in his arms, and suffered through some unthinkable horrors in unspeakable situations. “When they know they are not going to make it, they call for their mothers,” he said, wiping a tear from his eye. “Their mother?” I replied with some surprise. He explained that — in that moment of total despair and surrender — battle-hardened heroes call for the one person that had cared for and healed them so many times in the past. That interview took place more than two decades ago when I worked at The Hopewell News, but the soft-spoken medic’s words have stuck with me. They resound with more intensity each year as Mother’s Day approaches, and we offer thanks and appreciation for the many sacrifices made by the ones who bore us. My mother was forced into a dual role early in my life. When my father died at a young age, leaving two small children and a stay at home mom behind, she must have felt like the weight of the world had descended on her. She didn’t shrink in the face of such an enormous challenge, and never shied from her mission to raise us the way my father would have wanted. She was more familiar with the needs of my sister, and attending dance recitals or school plays to see her perform seemed much more comfortable than attending a Boy Scout function or Little League game with me. I can recall many functions where boys showed up with their fathers, and I arrived accompanied by my mother.
Even more challenging was fielding questions from a young boy searching for answers in a world that seemed confusing after my father died. Queries most times reserved for man-to-man discussions were routine questions, and the answers most guys got from their fathers, I received from my mother. She also provided that swift kick in the rear end that boys often need, often tempered with the soothing shoulder that only a mother can provide. On her final day on this earth, I hurried to the bakery to get my sister a birthday cake on my way to the hospital. Somehow, every minute seemed important, and the long line of customers moved more slowly than usual. When I arrived at my mother’s bedside, my sister rushed up to me and said, “She’s been asking for you.” I grasped her hand as she tried to speak. “Don’t try to talk, just relax.” Now, I’ve often wondered what those final words might have been, but I have a confident hunch it might have been a final lesson in life, one thing maybe she had forgotten to instill in all those years of single parenting. With enormous effort, she took her other hand and placed it on top of mine, and looked at me and smiled. Minutes later, she was gone. As I sat in that hospital room beside her bed long after she had left this earth, I looked at the woman who had been both mother and father to me and thought of the sacrifices, the selfless hours, the uncomfortable moments associated with raising a teenage boy and the infinite amount of patience displayed by this amazing mother who taught me how to be a man. The words of that medic have never left me, and, somehow, it seems totally fitting that the first face in a man’s life also is the last one he seeks when the end comes. It’s also the reason we pay homage to the women who raised us on this important day of recognition. Simply put, it’s called a Mother’s Love. And when those last minutes of life come to us all, we’ll probably be no different from those brave men on the battlefield and call out for our mothers. Chances are, she’ll be there. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax:804-344-8746
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Josiah Brooks greets friends and family who came to celebrate his 10th birthday with a drive-by party.
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through the years. By the time he was 9 years old, he had already had nine surgeries, including two open-heart surgeries, his mom said. “He wasn’t even supposed to make it through birth, but he has defied all the odds,” Melinda said. Because of all of those health issues, Josiah has a compromised immune system, so his family is being even more cautious than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, she said. But they are also embracing the positives. For the last year, Josiah has been surgery free, so in addition to marking his birthday, his parents also wanted to celebrate how far he has come. Melinda had seen videos and photos online of drive-by celebrations of various kinds being held as a way to circumnavigate social distancing.
“I just thought that would be something special to do since he loves his birthday and loves his friends but could not be with his friends since he is susceptible to COVID-19,” Melinda said. “I put it on Facebook thinking we might have 15 cars. I had no clue the response we would receive from this.” About 38 cars drove by the Brooks’ house while they sat at the end of their driveway. Visitors waved homemade signs, shouted well wishes, and made noise as they slowly passed by the family twice – the Brooks live on a street with a cul-desac so cars got to offer their greetings to the excited little boy both coming and going. The people who came out for the event included family and friends, their pastor and his family, church members, and every teacher who has taught the third-grader since see JOSIAH, pg. 8
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good balance, she said. Academically, after they came back from spring break and were going to be introducing new content, Lynn said she and fellow teacher Audrey Cabezas went overboard. “That first week, Audrey and I were like gangbusters. The amount of work we put out that week wasn’t reasonable,” she said. “We have had to look and revamp and say ‘what is really important?’” There are still some definite ups and downs in the distance learning process, but Lynn said helping families get into a routine, whatever that may mean for them, has helped. She talks with parents and her students on a regular basis, and hearing their voices has been her “saving grace,” she said. “It is really hard. I am very much an extrovert and I get my energy from my students. I get my energy from physically being around people – touch and hugs – so that is really hard on me,” she said. Lynn also realized that the advice about routines goes two ways. In the beginning, there were days she was working from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. trying to get everything done. She had to take a step back from that to find a balance. Spending time with John has helped with that. He is still working as a utilities construction inspector for Henrico County, but as of late March, he found out employees couldn’t come into the office anymore. He has been working remotely, meeting with contractors and other employees when necessary and maintaining social distancing guidelines. At home, the couple has found a good mix of activities they can do together or separately. They love taking Bentley for walks, both in their neighborhood and on short road trips such as Hollywood Cemetery or Sailor’s Creek Battlefield, where they can get outside without really interacting with others. Going to sporting events together – whether a PHS game or the Flying Squirrels – has been replaced with Lynn joining John when he watches old
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Some of the people who attended a drive-by party for Josiah Brooks’ 10th birthday include: Sarah and Sam Thomas, top; Shannon Allen and Alexis Elzey, center, and Mary Ella, Sadie and Calvin Wilson.
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Powhatan’s 2020 varsity boys tennis team, including seniors Ryan Steinruck (front row, second from left), Wheat Fralin (front row, center) and Michael Washburn (front row, second from right) take a photo together in anticipation of the 2020 spring season.
4-year contributors reflect on careers By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor
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yan Steinruck has three siblings, and his grandparents always wanted someone in the family to play tennis. So around seventh grade, Steinruck started taking lessons. And then in high school – during which he competed in football in the fall and wrestling in the winter – he had a free season in the spring. “I just picked up a sport that I liked,” he said, “and started playing.” After playing a little bit here and there when he was his younger, Wheat Fralin started playing tennis heavily his freshman year of high school. “Tennis was really the first sport where I actually looked forward to practice and playing games because I loved playing it so much,” Fralin said. “I loved all the different aspects of it – serving, rallying, volleying – it was very interesting. There was always something to work on.” Michael Washburn had been playing basketball his whole life. But after his ninth grade season, he just needed a mental break from it and wanted an outlet. He was watching tennis over the summer and decided he wanted to try it. He and his dad, current Powhatan High School assistant athletic director Steve Washburn, went out and played tennis for fun around Michael’s eighth-grade year. When it came to trying out for the school team, Michael hesitated up until the last day, but his dad said: try it for a week or two, and if you don’t like it, you can set it down, but you’re going to regret it if you don’t try it. He tried it. “It was probably the best decision
I’ve ever made,” Washburn said. “I have the most fun, made the bestest of friends, had great coaches and I’ve had so much fun playing these four years.” All three seniors remained dedicat-
At a glance Multisport athletes Michael Washburn always enjoyed playing basketball, and he always looked forward to playing tennis because it was so much fun. “During the basketball season, it was: play basketball Monday through Friday; Saturdays, play tennis. During tennis season, it was: Monday through Friday, play tennis, and then maybe go shoot hoops outside on Saturday,” Washburn said. “I got tremendously faster, stronger just because, each of them, you need foot speed and quickness. I wasn’t very fast in probably my freshman year of basketball, and then tennis, getting on your tops of your toes and your feet and moving laterally, quickness-wise, it helped tremendously.” Playing three different sports in high school up until his senior year, when he just played football and tennis, Ryan Steinruck liked learning all of the intricacies that come with each of the three sports he played: football in the fall, wrestling in the winter and tennis in the spring. “Playing three different sports just allowed me to really understand different sports and have fun with it,” Steinruck said. “Wrestling this season, I would’ve liked to do, but it was definitely my chance to try and do something with tennis, so I just really worked at that all winter.”
ed to Powhatan tennis all throughout high school. All three also got to be part of history. In 2019, Powhatan’s boys tennis team qualified for and played in the coveted Virginia High School League Class 4 state tournament. “It was amazing, because you’re playing tennis with some of your best friends, and honestly, the way that both the admin at the school and all the families and the players got around us just because it was Powhatan’s first time ever having a tennis team do that . . . it was really fun,” Steinruck said. “I was shocked,” Fralin said. “I was extremely happy for [Class of 2019 alumnus and former no. 1] Brendan Pfab because he came a long way in these last three years. I was really happy for everyone. It meant a lot to the program. “We had really arrived.” The right to play in states ended up coming down to the doubles matches in Powhatan’s regional team matchup with Patrick Henry. Powhatan, needing to win of two of three in doubles to advance, switched up its pairings. Jacob Pfab, Steinruck’s main partner through the season, was placed with his brother Brendan, and Steinruck competed alongside Class of 2019 alumnus Connor Lindhjem. The lights ended up coming on as Steinruck and Lindhjem went twoand-a-half hours with their opponents and maxed out the two sets they played. Steinruck and Lindhjem pulled off the wild triumph, winning both sets (76, 7-6) on tiebreakers and finishing the match around 10:30 at night. “That was definitely a special moment,” Steinruck said. “It was so cool because it was underneath the lights,
At a glance The personality Wheat Fralin helped keep the mood light. “I’d say I was the personality – I made a lot of jokes, I guess I was the guy that made the jokes, I had the spirit, I was always making one-liners, made everyone laugh,” he said. He also took the younger players out to eat, further fostering the bonds of the team both on and off the court. late a night. You’re starting the match at like 8, so you’re already tired from your long singles matches. Connor had come off a long singles match himself, so he had to then go out and just come right back and play doubles again. And we had switched it up – I’d played with Connor before, but that was our first official match that we’d actually played together.”
Building up to this season With tennis, Steinruck loves the athleticism and tenacity that comes with every point. “It’s just nonstop every point – you’ve got to stay focused through the whole thing,” he said. “If you make one error, then you lose that point, and you’ve just got to go on to the next one.” He came into this year playing on the no. 2 singles court and having assembled a 32-17 career for the best singles record on the team over the past three seasons. He also would’ve held down the no. 1 doubles court alongside partner Jacob Pfab, with see SENIORS, pg. 2B
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School record. Pinnell’s 46-yard field goal became the longest by a Powhatan High School kicker, eclipsing the previous record of 41 yards, set in 1996. In the same game, Pinnell also made a game-tying 37-yard field goal, helping force overtime. While the game was decided on a field goal from Matoaca, with the Warriors winning 9-6, Pinnell would go on to kick the go-ahead point-after-touchdown in Powhatan’s 21-20 win over Clover Hill later in the season. Pinnell has committed to attend and play football for Averett University as a kicker.
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Some facilities reopening at Powhatan State Park Staff and Contributed Reports RICHMOND – Virginia State Parks are planning a gradual reopening of some facilities as the Commonwealth slowly eases public health restrictions put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. Come this Memorial Day Weekend, beginning Thursday, May 21, Powhatan State Park and several other state parks will reopen some but not all facilities. Powhatan State Park has remained open for daytime use but had been closed to overnight guests throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening plan beginning to take effect across all parts of the state except for Richmond, Accomack County and communities in Northern Virginia, the park will reopen its campgrounds and three yurts for overnight guests.
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whom he went 12-6 last year for the team’s best doubles record in 2019 and 30-14 all-in-all. “Jacob was such a cool guy,” Steinruck said. “His whole family is huge into tennis, so just having someone that stays focused and is really determined, it just made it a lot easier for me to really just go out there and have fun and put my all into every match. Steinruck said Pfab really excels at “just being a menace” at the net. “And then I was fairly good at baseline and serves,” Steinruck said. “I know that when I was serving and he was at the net, we definitely rarely lost that game.” Washburn and Fralin were jumping up to no. 3 and 4, respectively, on the singles courts. Both seniors were excited about the challenge, as well as the teams they were going to play this season, as Powhatan had shifted to playing their Chesterfield County and South Richmond neighbors in the Dominion District. And to Washburn, he and Fralin really had nothing to lose as they were getting ready to play together on the no. 2 doubles court. Fralin said Washburn had really stepped it up this year. “He made a vast improvement from last year to this year – it was almost like two different players. I mean, he looked dangerous this year,” Fralin said of Washburn. “It was fun playing with him because you knew he’d always have your back. If I made a mistake, I knew he’d always be there to hit the ball over. . . . We had a lot of synergy, because I’m left-handed and he was right-handed.” The two players meshed really well, and in their inner-team doubles matches with Steinruck and Pfab, they kept the games close. “I think we had a survivor mentality,” Fralin said. Throughout his career, Washburn enjoyed getting to play with his doubles partners, including Fralin, Ben Wojcicki his junior year and Connor Lindhjem his sophomore year. “[Lindhjem] was really helpful and taught me a lot of things, especially me getting into my second year at the time,” Washburn said. “He broke down things and made it a lot easier to learn things for me.” Washburn also grew as a tennis player through playing with Wojcicki, one of his many longtime teammates. “He explained things as a senior would and he taught me leadershipwise,” Washburn said. “Towards the end of the season, he was like: ‘You’re going to have to take over this role next year, and when you get a new partner.’ That helped me towards my senior year.” And for Washburn, Fralin was a really good partner to be with. “He was just as supportive, too. He taught me a few things. I taught him,” Washburn said. “We really relied on each other. I thought we were going to be really good this year.” Playing no. 2 in doubles was a challenge Washburn felt he and Fralin were ready for because of the time they had spent preparing. “We had a really good offseason, too,” he said. With Levander Kelley coming in as Powhatan’s new head tennis coach around a month before the 2019 season began, this year marked the first time that the team had gotten to have a full offseason of training with him. “Everything had a purpose,” Steinruck said. “Every drill, he said: you’ve got to visualize this situation as you’re
Powhatan State Park’s playground and its three shelters, which can hold up to 80 people, are not scheduled to reopen at this time. Statewide and park-specific operational plans have been developed to comply with group size limitations and social distancing requirements. Protocols are in place to look after the safety of all guests and staff. Powhatan State Park Manager Matthew O’Quinn encourages parkgoers to come prepared, understand their fee structures before they come and either bring the correct change so they can use the envelope system to pay for the daily parking fees or, if they would like, purchase an annual pass that they can hang on their mirror, allowing them to proceed into the park without needing to stop. O’Quinn noted that the pass lasts exactly one year, beginning on the day of purchase.
doing this, visualize your points – just really knowing everything about the game that you need to know to thoroughly succeed.” Washburn said Kelley really focused on mechanics with him. “He had me do all the little things right – get your feet in square – and he taught me the little things like keeping the eye on your toss and he made sure all the little mechanics I did were perfect,” Washburn said. “And he gave me so many shadow drills – so many things I could do [beyond the tennis court] – everything I could do when I’m at home or just sitting around…he just gave me all these little drills to do, which was huge in getting better.” The three seniors, Kelley said, set the standards for physical preparedness. “Their lasting impact of becoming the best you can be was displayed during winter training,” Kelley said. “On the courts or in the weight room, their efforts were to be admired.” Hopes were high. Fralin really felt like they were going to dominate this year. And with the young players they had on the 2020 team, Washburn was looking forward to giving back to them the things he learned from years past. “We had a lot of young players – majority freshmen and sophomores,” Washburn said. “All the things that those seniors taught me, I wanted to give back to them just because I want to see the success stay … and even maybe go farther.” Steinruck was gearing up for his first year as a team captain. “It was the most confident I’ve ever felt going into a season.” And then COVID-19 hit.
A promising season taken away The novel virus spread across the United States, with schools closing and events everywhere – including athletic games and matches – getting cancelled as a means of slowing the spread of the disease. As a result, all Virginia High School League spring sports seasons, including tennis, were cancelled before they could properly begin. “This was the season that I was really looking forward to, just as my pinnacle season really, trying to succeed in a way that I hadn’t done quite yet in any of my sports,” Steinruck said, “and it just kind of faded away.” “I was really heartbroken because I looked forward to this season more than any just because of all the success we had,” Washburn said. “We got better every year as a team and me individually, too, from my freshman to senior years. It was a steady rise of improvement of everything. “I was just really looking forward to how high we could get as a team and what the limit was of our improvement.” “It was a really hard pill to swallow when I learned the season was completely cancelled, because I really felt we had a solid team this year,” Fralin said, adding that losing the season this year reminded him of how much a role that tennis has had in his life. “I just love playing it so much. I’ll try to go up to the court a couple times with friends. It’s made me realize that it’s something I want to continue playing in college,” Fralin said. “It’s just kind of sad because I was so happy that tennis had finally come – you wait all year for it. “I was looking forward to it, because I felt like we were going to be a powerhouse.” Kelley pointed out that he has three adult tennis teams (USTA Weekend) that they can join. “Tennis is not over for these three players,” Kelley said.
“They can have a contactless experience if that’s what they wish,” O’Quinn said. “If they want to speak with someone in the office or a park ranger, we’re always there to help; however, some people would rather – especially during this time – not have to have contact. ... Some people would rather have a seamless experience when they enter.” Powhatan State Park’s canoe slides, and the picnic areas that are not in the shelters, are still open. “We have free-standing picnic tables that they’re free to use for day-use,” O’Quinn said. “If they see a picnic table that’s not in a shelter, they’re free to use those.” While park staff is hoping to begin offering interpretive and educational programs again later in the summer, Powhatan State Park, as of now, is not offering staff-led programming.
Fralin will be attending the University of Virginia. He’s interested in pursuing materials science and a specialization in chemistry and physics, because one day, he’d like to work as a materials science engineer. Athletically, he’s set on playing tennis, either by joining a club team or seeing if there’s an organization near his school for recreational tennis. Washburn will be going to community college next year, and currently, his plan is to come back during the spring after taking classes at John Tyler Community College to practice with and help Powhatan’s tennis team. “I really just want to give back – which I didn’t get to do this year – to next year,” Washburn said. His plan is to transfer, and his hope is to possibly play tennis in college, whether it’s in a playing or practice spot. Academically, he’s trying to go into sports management. Steinruck will be attending Liberty University on an academic scholarship and plans to major in business with a concentration in finance. He’ll try and play club tennis, but he also really enjoys spikeball – a 2-vs-2 sport similar to volleyball in which the objective is to hit an inflated ball across a centrally located circular net and make it so that the opposing team cannot return the ball. He’s definitely looking to join the university’s club spikeball team. Due to the pandemic, Steinruck has been working to keep himself in conditioning shape and keep his mental side going as he prepares for college. He’s been going to the gym every day before it closed and then each day after it reopened as part of Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening plan. He’s also been working out at home, going on runs and trying to get in 1,000 jumps each day while jumproping. Washburn has been playing outside, hitting the ball around in the backyard and at tennis courts with his dad. Fralin has been running a couple miles almost every day, as well as dieting. He’s lost 10 pounds and believes he’s in better shape now. With the pandemic, Fralin realized that, in any instance, “some things can come and flip your whole world upside down.” “You’ve just got to be able to evolve,” he said, “and adapt to the new situation.” “You go through your daily motions and you have your – I know me, I have a strict pattern that I usually stuck to, it was: wake up, breakfast, school, tennis, workout, homework – and I pretty much stayed with it every day,” Steinruck said. “And just having something like this that shakes it all up, it just makes you realize that there’s different stuff that you need to keep important and other stuff that isn’t always as quite as important that we tend to push forward.” Washburn sees that the situation with the pandemic is outside of his control. “I can only respect the decisions that are in place,” Washburn said. “Obviously, I would’ve loved to play this
At a glance Scholar-athlete of the year Ryan Steinruck was named Powhatan High School’s Male ScholarAthlete of the Year. “It’s a really cool title, because it’s definitely just showing that you’re not just a one-faceted kind of person,” Steinruck said. “You can definitely multi-task and have two different skill sets and try and excel at both of them, which is something that I definitely try to live my life around.”
At a glance A favorite memory Last year, Wheat Fralin and his doubles partner at the time, Cade VanBuskirk, rolled out an upset victory in an exhibition match. “We were outclassed, but we somehow beat [the opposing team] and then their coach came up to watch us while we were playing,” Fralin said. “It was a wonderful moment.” season, but if it’s best for everyone, it’s best for everyone.”
Bonds built along the way When the three student-athletes began their high school tennis careers, Powhatan’s team consisted mostly of freshmen and sophomores, so the seniors stayed with the same group of players throughout much of their high school careers. “We got closer and it made it more fun just to play with them,” Washburn said. “I wouldn’t have made the friends I did without playing tennis – I would’ve never met the guys.” They cherished those long van rides together, as well as the conversations they had as a team on those trips when Powhatan still played in the Jefferson District. “We bonded – we’re driving an hour and a half to Charlottesville, and just those moments of just talking … whatever the subject can be, whether it was sports, school – it was all of us together,” Washburn said. “It was the six, seven of us that were just in the van, including coach – we just had the best times.” “We really grew,” Fralin said. “It was a real sense of bonding and camaraderie because we were so familiar with each other from year to year.” “We were all just such good friends and just had so much fun. All four years I’ve got to know some amazing guys,” Steinruck said, adding that they had “two really good coaches” in Timothy Barnes, who was at the helm in their first two years, and Levander Kelley, who led the team as the head coach their junior and senior seasons. “Kelley has a long reputation of being an amazing coach, and he’s been really great at transforming my game over the last two years,” Steinruck said. “I came in having some experience, but having a coach that high of a level, he just transformed my serve.” Kelley also helped him with being much more patient and evaluating every situation on the court, Steinruck said. Washburn said that Barnes made his first years on the team an amazing experience. “He just welcomed me in and taught me a lot of things,” Washburn said, “and then having Coach Kelley my junior and senior year, he really taught me a lot, too, on and off the court.” “I‘ve always viewed him more as a life coach than a tennis coach,” Fralin said of Kelley. “He’s really good at teaching tennis and helping you understand it, but the majority of the time, he’s there to help you grow as a person.” Fralin described Coach Kelley as one of the most important and unique people he’s ever met. “I’m extremely thankful that he was here for us in these last two years, even though it’s been really short,” Fralin said. “I wish I had this year to grow with him.” Kelley showed Washburn how the memories and friendships they’re making now will go with them into the future. “These four years were so fun,” Washburn said. “It was unforgettable.”
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LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Honest and diplomatic communication may be needed at the office or your place of employment, Libra. Others may turn to you to be a mediator. Put those skills to use.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, family dynamics may be a little strained lately. It may be time for family members to redefine their roles and boundaries. Things may be sorted soon.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 If you are tired of taking one for the team, you may need to be more assertive in your work and social circles, Taurus. Set your limits and then stick with them.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 You are often a force to be reckoned with, Leo. This week will be no different. You can direct your focus in any direction. So think clearly on what you want to do.
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Hub NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Cup Series 2006 NBA Finals 2011 NBA Finals Wheel Jeopardy ›››‡ “Moana” (2016, Children’s) Holey Moley News Kimmel News Holly NCIS (In Stereo) FBI “Payback” Å S.W.A.T. “Diablo” News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer Ultimate Tag Å Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Chicago Med Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. News J. Fallon Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Married Ribs & BBQ: In the Kitchen With David (N) (Live) Å Life is Good (Live) philosophy - beauty PBS NewsHour (N) Spy in the Wild NOVA (In Stereo) Steve Backshall Amanpour-Co Good Time/By Call the Midwife (N) World on Fire: Baptiste-Master PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Decision 2020 All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Special Report Shark Tank Shark Tank Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night NCIS Å (DVS) WWE NXT (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ›› “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” (2017) “London Fallen” All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å Snowpiercer ››› “Sully” (2016) Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Conan Full The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Ghost Hunters Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Two Men ›››‡ “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016, War) Andrew Garfield. Å ››‡ “12 Strong” (2018, War) Daily South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Yankers Daily Yankers Expedition Expedition Expedition Un. Throwdown Expedition Un. My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life “One-ton Family” (N) My 600-Lb. Life (In Stereo) Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Å ››› “Pitch Perfect” (2012) Å Motherland Motherland The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “Three Comrades” ››› “Flower Drum Song” (1961) Nancy Kwan. Å ›››› “Sayonara” (1957) Å “Wedding Bells” “Anything for Love” (2016, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden Married-Sight Married-Sight Once Upon Married-Sight Once Upon Property Brothers Property Brothers Property Brothers Hunters Hunt Intl Celebrity IOU Å Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games T. Perry’s The Oval T. Perry’s Ruthless T. Perry’s The Oval ›› “Meet the Browns” (2008) Å “Captain America” ››‡ “The Mummy” (1999) Brendan Fraser. “The Mummy Returns” (2001) “Shawshank” ››› “Tombstone” (1993, Western) Kurt Russell. Å ›› “U.S. Marshals” Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Forged in Fire Forged in Fire: Meet the Judges “Judges Pick” (N) (In Stereo) Å
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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, June 2, 2020, at 6:00 PM via electronic communication to consider the following requests: Case #20-02-CUP: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (District #2: Powhatan Station/Graceland) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to permit a telecommunications tower (up to 200 feet in height) within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district, per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The proposed use would be located at Tax Map Parcel #52-16 (3043 Moyer Road), which consists of 148.30 acres of land located on the south side of State Route 602 (Moyer Road) between State Route 1030 (Timber Trace Road) and State Route 619 (Pineview Drive). The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. Case #20-02-REZC: Marshall and Laura Martin (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/Pineville/ Tobaccoville) request the rezoning of Tax Map Parcel #4-62C from General Commercial (C) to Crossroads (CR) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 2.998 acres of land located on the north side of State Route 684 (Cartersville Road) approximately 0.35 miles east of State Route 629 (Trenholm Road) (5750 Cartersville Road). Proffered conditions restrict permitted uses and site access. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation (0.35 miles east of a designated crossroads at Pine Tree) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. 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, May 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM and will close on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM. 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://us02web.zoom. us/j/88198316591 or dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799 then typing in the webinar ID 881 9831 6591. 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/LiveStream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings). The meeting may be watched live at powhatanva.gov/432/Live-Stream-of-PowhatanCounty-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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 6:30 PM regarding the following matters. This meeting is being held electronically in accord with Virginia Code Section 15.2-1413. Instructions on how to view or participate in the meeting can be found at the end of this notice. ADOPTION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS ORDINANCE On March 30, 2020, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2020-06 to address the Continuity of Operations of County government during the COVID-19 pandemic for a period of 60 days. O-2020-06 shall expire on May 30, 2020. Due to the on-going pandemic, the Board will re-adopt the Emergency Ordinance to address the Continuity of Government and hold a public hearing on said ordinance and vote to ratify the emergency adoption of the ordinance, as well as consider an amendment to the ordinance, as appropriate. Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1413, as well as pursuant to State and Federal executive orders, the Continuity of Operations Ordinance allows for the Board of Supervisors, and other boards, committees, commissions, and authorities, to meet remotely and to remotely allow citizen participation. The amended ordinance also suspends certain deadlines to which the public entity may be subject during the pandemic. Members of the public may participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88452029370 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 882 5040 7028. 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. The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/ Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings. Public comments may also be submitted to administration@powhatanva. gov or by leaving a voicemail at (804) 598-3639. Any comments received prior to 5:00 PM on Monday, June 1st, 2020 will be recorded in the meeting minutes. All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearings and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to view or participate in those hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Office at (804) 598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. Documents related to this proposal can be reviewed by contacting the County Administrator’s Office at administration@ powhatanva.gov or (804) 598-5612.
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Ways to give back to those who have served
M
ilitary service in the United States was once more common than it is today. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million. Military service in Canada is also somewhat uncommon, as the Department of National Defence reports that active military personnel totaled just 68,000 as of 2018. The vast majority of people in countries where military service is not compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. In fact, a recent report conduct-
ed for Canada’s Department of National Defence found that while many Canadians seem only vaguely aware of what their military does, appreciation for service members was high. Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures.
Serve as a driver for local veterans Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veter-
ans who can’t drive themselves. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker.
Donate airline miles Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries.
Consider sponsoring a service dog
A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an
organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog through an organization such as Companions for Heroes, adults who want to help service members can provide an invaluable service to those fighting to regain their quality of life.
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Robert Walton
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William Watson, Jr.
York Walker
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Alvah E. Walton
Mark W. Weeks
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‘Kaiser’ Worsham
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Elwood Yates, Jr.
Gray Younce
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METRO CREATIVE
Although Memorial Day pays homage to those who perished fighting for their country, it also is an opportunity to recognize the military men and women and their families who continue to work to ensure the freedom of Americans.
Honoring those who made ultimate sacrifice Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemorate the people who died in service of the United States of America. Even though barbecues and visions of the upcoming summer weather may command much of the attention come Memorial Day weekend, the holiday really serves as a remembrance for those military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the personnel who continue to protect and serve today.
Memorial Day origins Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day and was borne out of the Civil War. on May 30, 1868, General John Logan, a national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, decreed General Order No. 11, which designated
the day for the “purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion. May 30 was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle. It took several years for the first state to recognize the holiday, which New York adopted in 1873. By 1890, all northern states recognized Decoration Day. When the holiday changed from commemorating those who died fighting the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war after World War I, the South began to recognize it as well.
Honoring the military Although Memorial Day pays homage to the brave people who perished
fighting for their country, it also is an opportunity to recognize the military men and women and their families who continue to work to ensure the freedom of Americans. The United States Armed Forces is renowned for its size and strength. Various sources suggest the size of the United States military is somewhere between 1.4 and 1.6 million active service people. There are many ways to honor active, reserve and former veterans, as well as those who died in service of their country. Help Veterans of Foreign Wars distribute red poppies as a visual reminder of the military’s efforts. Volunteer at a veterans’ hospital or visit a wounded veteran at home. Offer financial, legal or career ex-
pertise through the Corporation for National & Community Service (serve. gov). Help to maintain the veteran area of a nearby cemetery. Place flags on all of the graves. Befriend military families who frequently relocate, making a concerted effort to welcome them into your community. Educate children about past wars and the services the military provides. Visit a military museum or historic site. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 pm local time for one minute. Post a message to the troops at the USO website (uso.org). —Metro Creative
Memorial Day should include time for reflection Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memo-
rial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life.
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 and recognizes all men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day coincides with Remembrance Day, which is a celebrated by the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 53 member states with connections to the British Empire. Though Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
are each celebrated on November 11, the latter recognizes armed forces members who died in the line of duty, making it more similar to Memorial Day than Veterans Day. It’s not uncommon for people to recognize fallen soldiers on Veterans Day, but many use the holiday to express their appreciation to existing veterans. —Metro Creative
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Each branch of the United States military has a unique mission, but all play a critical role around the world in keeping America safe.
America’s freedom owed to all military branches The United States military is one of the most comprehensive, effective and respected armed forces in the world. Without the tireless commitment of military personnel – from the soldiers on the ground to the support staff behind the scenes – America could not be the world power it is today. Each branch of the U.S. military has a unique mission, and here is a brief rundown of what those missions entail, courtesy of Military.com and the U.S. Department of Defense.
United States Army The Army is one of the three military departments that reports directly to the Department of Defense. The Army conducts operational and institutional missions around the world, typically handling land-based missions. The
Army also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world.
United States Navy Serving to protect the freedom of the seas, the Navy is another branch of the military that reports directly to the Department of Defense. Among its many missions, the U.S. Navy serves to make the seas safe for travel and trade.
United States Air Force The Air Force also reports directly to the Department of Defense and trains for and maintains global superiority in air, space and cyberspace. Air Force personnel fly planes, helicopters and even satellites.
United States Marine Corps The Marine Corps is a component of the Department of the Navy. It carries out global missions on both sea and shore and serves as an expeditionary force. Marines are a rapid-reaction team and are usually the first boots on the ground in a conflict.
United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard safeguards maritime interests through both civil and military missions. The Coast Guard operates around the world and in domestic waterways and ports.
U.S. Army National Guard The oldest branch of the U.S. military, y, the National Guard serves as a complementary comp co mpple leme ment ntar nt aryy force ar forc fo rcce to to active act ctiv ivee duty. d tyy. du
Those in the National Guard are trained to be versatile, providing for humanitarian aid, domestic emergencies, combat missions, and homeland security operations. The Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and Navy Reserve are the other branches made up of servicemen and servicewomen who primarily work civilian jobs but may be called to fulltime military duty if necessary. The U.S. Armed Forces are headed by the President of the United States. The Secretary of the Department of Defense reports directly to the Commander-in-Chief. The DOD controls each military branch, except for the Coast Guard, which is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security. —Metro Creative
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